Grupotel Tamariscos, Ciutadella

Book a sea-view room and pay extra if needed — views are excellent, balconies are often larger, while limited-view rooms may face shade or foot traffic.

Use hotel pool towels rather than bringing your own; borrowing is free, changing costs €1, but confirm current charges.

Visit the sandy beach two minutes away for clear, shallow, warm water, a lifeguard, and clean surroundings.

Request Block C for quiet rooms and excellent sea views.

Reach the beach by 10 a.m. to avoid the busiest period.

Visit Ciutadella for a beautiful evening out, travelling by nearby bus, hire car, or other bus routes.

Arrive early at the pool for a well-positioned sunbed and one of the few umbrellas.

Request Block B for pool or beach views and quieter late evenings.

Bring a travel kettle instead of hiring one from reception.

Ask for a corner room for the biggest balcony.

Request room 301 for a quiet top-floor position overlooking the pool and beach.

Request room C114 for its sea-view balcony.

Request room C113 for its sea-view balcony.

Request room C112 for its sea-view balcony.

Request room C108 for its sea-view balcony.

Choose a pool-facing room for a quieter stay than sea-facing rooms, which may hear noise from nearby hotels.

Choose a sea-view room facing either morning sun and the beach or evening sun and the lighthouse.

Travel in mid-September for a quieter holiday with pleasant weather.

Buy bottled water because Menorca tap water can taste salty; supermarkets stock it.

Bring effective insect repellent to avoid fly and mosquito bites.

Allow for a long coach transfer because the hotel is at the other end of the island and the coach may have no toilet.

Arrange a coach or taxi transfer, or hire a car locally.

Expect to pay extra for the safety box.

Book boat trips early because they may be fully booked later in your holiday.

Allow for limited on-site parking; use roadside parking if the car park is full.

Use either marina route to avoid the steps and bridge if mobility is difficult.

Reach the harbour and its restaurants with a 10-minute stroll.

Choose the bed-and-breakfast option if you prefer flexible dining.

Try the on-site bar for drinks with great views.

Watch the sunset from the Lighthouse restaurant.

Email Grupotel Tamariscos in advance with your room request.

Expect limited storage space even in a large room.

Choose a two-bedroom apartment for two adults and two teenagers.

Avoid relying on sofa beds for older children because they may be uncomfortable.

Choose a top-floor room to avoid noise from above.