Gran Sol Hotel, Cala Bona

Request a full, front-facing sea-view room rather than a side view; the beach outlook and larger balconies are worth paying extra for.

Book a full sea-view room and pay extra if necessary — the quiet outlook and beach views are worth it.

Request and pay for a full, forward-facing sea-view room; the uninterrupted outlook and sunrise are worth the supplement.

Choose a side sea-view room for a pleasant, quieter outlook and cooler conditions, but expect less balcony sun and smaller balconies.

Request a high or upper-floor room for better views and less noise from rooms above; the hotel has only four floors.

Arrive at the pool before 8am for a sunbed, especially one in a sunny spot; loungers are limited and usually claimed by 10:30.

Specify the exact room type, sea view, and balcony in writing when booking, then verify the allocation because side views or Juliet balconies may be substituted.

Choose a rear sea-facing room for quiet surroundings, morning sun, and the sound of the Mediterranean; expect shade from afternoon onward.

Request a high-floor full sea-view room, preferably on the second or third floor, for larger balconies and quieter views.

Choose a high-floor sea-view room, particularly on the fourth floor, for quieter nights, better views, and larger balconies.

Request a front-facing or sunny balcony if you want afternoon or late-day sun; side-facing rooms can lose direct sun by late morning.

Book early and ask Thomson for a full, front-facing sea-view room, preferably on the third or fourth floor, especially when booking a superior room.

Choose a front pedestrian-street room for afternoon and evening sun, people-watching, and street activity, accepting possible evening noise.

Book a suite for a separate lounge, full sea view, large balcony, and outdoor loungers.

Upgrade to a superior double or superior sea-view room for more space, a balcony, and better views.

Choose a front or right-side room for late-afternoon and early-evening sun; front rooms also suit people-watching.

Avoid rooms overlooking the shops, walkway, or supermarket if you prefer a sea outlook, although the street-facing rooms are generally quiet.

Avoid rooms 107 and 108 if you want a balcony, as these rooms do not have one.

Confirm that your room includes a balcony, as some rooms and ground-floor suites do not.

Upgrade to a junior suite for a separate lounge, sea view, and balcony or patio; junior suite 307 has a quiet sun terrace.

Avoid ground-floor rooms if you want an unobstructed sea view; terraces are also smaller, except for selected superior rooms with patios.

Book a Junior Suite, especially rooms 207 or 307, for worthwhile extra space and comfort.

Choose a side room nearest the beach for a sea view, but avoid side rooms if evening sun or pool-area noise matters.

Use the beach if the small pool area is full; two loungers and a parasol cost €14, while the pool loses sun late afternoon.

Choose a back-facing room for uninterrupted sea views, larger balconies, and more natural light.

Request a side sea-view room on a higher floor for views of both the sea and street, plus more space.

Consider a corner room or suite for extra space and picturesque views.

Request room 209 for an east-facing sea view, evening coolness, and a quiet outlook over the footpath and cycle track.

Email the hotel with your room requirements when booking and confirm them again before arrival.

Avoid ground-floor rooms if you want sunlight, although they can offer quiet and good views.

Request a fourth-floor room — only four rooms are there, beside the gym, indoor pool and sauna, with sea views and the longest sun exposure.

Choose half board for the hotel’s varied buffet and cooked-to-order food.

Book early if you want a sea-view room, especially during busy periods.

Consider room 216 for a sunny balcony or room 201 for a Levante and partial beach view.

Leave beach towels and towelling robes at home; the hotel supplies them, along with communal inflatables and toiletries.

Consider room 404 for excellent sea views and a large balcony.

Request room 315 for a corner position, full beach view, and morning sun.

Request a ground-floor room for easier access; some have direct garden access or private sunbeds.

Choose a fourth-floor room to stay near the gym, spa, and roof terrace and receive longer sun exposure.

Expect no balcony sun after 11:30 unless you choose a suitable orientation; left-side rooms lose afternoon sun and can feel chilly in shade.

Use the free Wi-Fi in the public areas, lounge, and terrace.

Treat room 216 as a quiet balcony option, but do not expect a sea view.

Request room 402 for excellent sea views, but avoid the fourth floor if quietness is your priority.

Request room 314 for a bright, full sea view overlooking the beach.

Avoid booking a junior suite balcony specifically for sunbathing, as the balcony may not receive enough sun.

Book a standard sea-view room if superior sea-view availability is limited; only three superior sea-view rooms exist.

Avoid Suite 007, which may not be fit for purpose, and check whether a superior sea-view room such as 008 meets your requirements.

Book half board for the breakfast and dinner selection, especially when upgrading to a Junior Suite.

Request room 308 for its stunning sea view and large balcony.

Check the Thomson website’s room photos before booking, as the images accurately show the available room locations.

Use the fourth floor for convenient access to the gym, indoor pool, and roof terrace.

Choose a room above the restaurant on the second or third floor for excellent sea views.

Pack extra hangers if you need more wardrobe space.

Request room 311 for a third-floor room with a balcony.

Avoid room 205 if you want a full sea view; choose room 211 instead for a direct sea outlook.

Know that rooms ending in 01 through 06 are side-facing, shaded, and offer partial sea views.

Choose room 403 for a particularly good side sea view.

Ask for a room without a glass door if that suits your preference.

Request room 310 for a high-floor sea view.

Avoid ground-floor room 5 if privacy and security are priorities.

Book a superior room with a balcony explicitly, as the superior category does not automatically include one.

Request room 008 for a private terrace with sunbeds and easier access for disabled guests.

Avoid room 218.

Ask for room 105 or 106 for a side or direct sea view, respectively.

Try to get a sea-view room at the back of the hotel.

Consider rooms 007 or 008 for excellent accommodation.

Go straight to your gate after security at Palma Airport because electronic passport-control queues can cause delays.

Visit in May for fewer crowds and milder temperatures.

Bring rock shoes or water shoes to avoid sore feet.

Ask for room 304 for views over the pedestrian area, Levante pool, and sea, with morning sun.

Use the hotel’s single parking space early; once it is taken, park at the neighboring Gran Sol sister hotel.

Use the indoor pool and gym, then try the more secluded fourth-floor sun terrace.

Take the local bus to visit Palma.

Choose the €15 evening meal for an extensive menu, fresh fish and meat cooked to order, and a substantial buffet.

Request room 307 or 308 for a particularly high-standard room.

Bring earplugs because corridor conversations and closing doors can be audible through the rooms.

Walk about 10 minutes up the road to reach a good beach and several local markets.

Avoid room 107 because it has no balcony.

Check availability through TUI, as the hotel was reported to become TUI-only from 2023 onward.

Remember that rooms ending in 1–7 face the street, while rooms ending in 8 or above generally have sea views.

Plan for the pool and food-and-drink areas to occupy separate levels.