Hm Balanguera Beach, Playa de Palma

Request a higher-floor room for better views and a quieter stay, but note that the seventh floor may hear Sky Bar noise.

Book a sea-view or partial-sea-view room, preferably at the front, for a balcony and attractive views; construction or surf noise may occur.

Take bus 25 from the stop outside the hotel to Palma; it costs €2 each way and takes about 20 minutes.

Choose a pool-facing room for afternoon sun and views toward the pool and sea.

Use public transport rather than driving, and note that the hotel has no parking.

Book breakfast only and skip the evening meal or half-board option.

Use free Wi-Fi at nearby beach cafés instead of paying for the hotel’s Wi-Fi.

Head to the rooftop Sky Bar for panoramic views and a relaxing drink by day or night.

Use the pool in the quieter, shadier months, but check the sun position because trees can cast substantial shade.

Request a corner room for extra space and, possibly, a hanging chair.

Consider the second floor for a balcony roughly three times larger than standard balconies.

Choose an end room if you want a swing chair on the balcony.

Avoid standard rooms if balcony sunshine matters, as they may receive no direct sun.

Choose this hotel only if its adults-only policy suits your plans.

Book directly through the hotel website to access additional extras.

Use the nearby cash machines and SPAR shops for convenient snacks and drinks.

Plan bus journeys in advance because timetables and bus stops can be confusing.

Take the A2 bus from the stop outside the hotel to the airport for €2.

Avoid Uber in rainy weather because prices can surge.

Visit in June for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.

Take a taxi from the airport instead of pre-booking a €65 transfer; a taxi costs just over €20.

Use the white phone to request rooftop service.

Book a shower slot before leaving if you need to freshen up after checkout.

Expect a three-day turnaround for pool towels and do not hang them on the balcony.

Bring goggles because the pool water is very salty.

Expect limited bathroom privacy because the bathroom has a glass-fronted door.

Cover or mark the glass light fixtures to avoid bumping your head.

Bring an eye mask because the curtains may let in morning light.

Ask reception to change your room if the assigned one does not suit you.

Expect single rooms to have no balcony.

Confirm that you need one double bed, as the hotel may provide two single beds instead.

Request room 306 for a pool view with a partial glimpse of the sea.

Consider room 708 for a quiet corner room with a street view.

Avoid room 511 if you are sensitive to noise from neighboring hotels’ evening entertainment.

Avoid rooms in the X09–X17 range on every floor.