CM Mallorca Palace, Sa Coma

Choose any room for a pool or garden view; all rooms have balconies overlooking the central pool area.

Request a ground-floor room for direct pool access, a larger terrace with sunbeds, morning sun, and easier accessibility.

Request a second- or third-floor room for better views, more privacy and afternoon sun; avoid the cleaners’ cupboard.

Arrive early to secure your preferred sunbed, as towels may appear before breakfast.

Request a suite or junior suite for extra space, a lounge and double balconies with sunloungers.

Choose block 3, preferably on the second or third floor, for a quiet location and evening sun from about 4pm.

Request a ground-floor room in block 3 near the garden or upper pool for quiet surroundings and easy pool access.

Use the hotel’s beach bag and pool or beach towels, which can be exchanged regularly.

Walk to the beach in about two minutes; it is roughly 200 yards away.

Request a first- or second-floor room; email the hotel directly, and consider rooms 3215 or 3216 for especially good views.

Choose a higher-floor room for more open views, especially on the top two floors.

Request an afternoon-sunny balcony for pleasant warmth and longer outdoor use.

Avoid first-floor rooms above reception if you want a good view, although they receive full afternoon and evening sun.

Request block 2 or 3 for quiet; choose block 3 as the quietest, away from the bar and restaurant, and avoid block 1 above them.

Use the bus stop directly outside the hotel; services are regular, inexpensive, and accept cash or contactless phone payment.

Choose any room for a quiet, inward-facing pool or garden view; soundproofing is good, though views vary.

Book a suite for a larger, quieter balcony overlooking the main pool.

Do not worry excessively about sunbeds, as loungers are generally available despite some early reservations.

Choose half board or add hotel dinner for €18 per person nightly; the hotel food is a strong option locally.

Join the hotel’s organised activities, especially the good-value trip to Artà Market.

Avoid rooms above the buffet or dining room because breakfast preparation can be noisy and the rooms may be cold and dark.

Use Cala Millor for busier shopping and nightlife, while Sa Coma offers a quieter atmosphere.

Bring or buy your own coffee if you need caffeinated coffee, as rooms provide only decaffeinated sachets.

Ask for a ground-floor room in Block 3, where premium rooms offer especially spacious outdoor areas.

Book a suite for extra space and a larger balcony; most suites are in the two blocks farthest from the pool bar.

Use local buses instead of hiring a car to reach nearby resorts and places such as Porto Cristo.

Book a premium double room for a private terrace, two sunbeds, and direct pool access.

Expect cool pool water; the sea may feel warmer.

Avoid a ground-floor room if insects concern you.

Expect a commercial, tourist-focused area and limited attractions beyond the beach and immediate surroundings.

Arrive early for breakfast or dinner to secure a terrace table and avoid queues or food running out.

Request the east side for afternoon sun on the balcony.

Visit Porto Cristo for lunch and consider cycling there on the connected cycle paths.

Use free street parking nearby instead of the hotel car park, which was reported at €5–€10 per day.

Hire bikes from the hotel and explore the area’s excellent cycle paths.

Request room 3015 if you want a ground-floor room.

Request room 1106 for a pleasant pool outlook.

Request room 1107 for a particularly pleasing pool outlook.

Request room 1102 for strong afternoon sunshine in both the room and balcony.

Request room 1201 if you prefer a corner junior suite with evening sun.

Request suite 2023 for balcony sunloungers, a table and chairs.

Request a terrace room for convenient access to the pool and restaurant.

Choose block 1 or 2 if you prefer to be farther from the restaurant area.

Choose a room in the main block above reception for late-afternoon and evening sunshine.

Request the block to the right of reception, where rooms beginning with 3 get sun until sunset.

Buy essentials and sun cream at the shop opposite the hotel if you are travelling light.

Take a taxi from the airport if your transfer is likely to be tiring.

Check the bathrobe charge before using one, as a robe was reported to cost £8.50.

Visit the beach on Thursday or Sunday afternoon to avoid loud pool-party music.

Explore Cala d’Or harbour, Andratx harbour, and Palma City if you hire a car.

Use the spa facilities, including the sauna, indoor pool, gym, and hairdresser.

Take the glass-bottom boat trip from the beach for a worthwhile outing.

Stay alert for pickpockets around the local markets.

Compare the half-board upgrade at the hotel, where one upgrade cost €18 per person per night.

Book a Bali Bed in advance for a more private poolside setup.

Pack long trousers for the evening meal if required by the dress code.

Look for restaurants between Sa Coma and S’illot rather than relying only on the nearby tourist strip.

Book a table at the restaurant next door for an excellent meal.

Expect a limited selection if you choose the early breakfast service.

Have a post-dinner cocktail at the hotel bar for a cool, relaxed setting and good drinks.

Ask for a mattress topper if the bed feels too firm.

Choose the main building for closer access to the spa, dining area, bar, reception, and exit.

Choose rooms away from the restaurant for a quieter stay.

Choose room 1215 to watch the evening entertainment from your room until it ends around 10 p.m.

Choose room 3117 for evening sunshine on the balcony.

Avoid room 1118 if you want a good view and afternoon sun.

Consider room 3002 for excellent sleep quality and a convenient distance from the pool.

Avoid rooms 1101–1108 and 1201–1208 if you dislike hot balconies, as they receive strong afternoon sunlight.

Request a double bed if you dislike twin beds, which can separate during the night.

Consider a first-floor room in the main block above reception for a quiet night.

Bring extra bottled water because the room fridge fits only one large bottle.

Choose a room above the bar for afternoon sun; rooms opposite the bar and reception or above the dining room get morning sun.

Request a central top-floor room for a clearer pool view; choose ground floor instead for direct pool access, and don’t worry about noisy lifts.

Request an upper-floor room facing the pool for a quiet stay.

Bring a kettle or request one on arrival if you want tea or coffee in your room.

Request room 1101 for its corner location, extra balcony space, and room for a sunbed.

Avoid room 2001, where the main door to the block can slam shut repeatedly in the morning.

Try the warm indoor pool, which is often quiet and rarely used.

Choose this hotel for quiet relaxation rather than loud music or pool games.

Do not expect ocean views because rooms overlook the pool and gardens.

Walk about 200 metres to reach the beach; the hotel is not directly beachfront.

Request a double bed when booking because most rooms have twin beds.

Ask for a kettle because rooms may provide only a coffee maker.

Ask for a mattress topper if the bed feels too hard; it may be provided quickly.