Hotel Casablanca, Santa Ponsa

Request a pool-facing room rather than a road-facing room for better views, more privacy, less road noise, and possible sea or bay views.

Choose a high-floor pool or sea-view room for the best outlook, quieter nights, and sunsets.

Expect many stairs, especially to the pool; use the lift in the adjoining apartment building if needed, but check accessibility carefully.

Request a pool-view room, choosing a low level if preferred; pool views are quieter and more scenic, and emailing a week ahead may help.

Request a balcony rather than a patio; some rooms have only sliding doors and a safety rail, while front rooms may lack verandas.

Request an upper-floor room for better views and potentially less noise; top floors may offer sea views and be quieter.

Bring or hire a kettle and iron, and budget for the additional charges for a fridge and safe.

Request a room away from the restaurant, kitchen, or entertainment area to reduce noise.

Request rooms 106, 107, or 108 for a pool outlook and private terrace.

Request rooms 401–406 or 501–506 for pool views with sea views.

Request a private-balcony room for more outdoor space.

Try Baguette Land opposite the beach for large, tasty homemade sandwiches and a light lunch.

Pay for breakfast if available; the selection includes a full English breakfast, pastries, and fresh fruit.

Book half board if you plan to eat mainly at the hotel, as dining out can be expensive.

Request the exact room type and get confirmation from both the agent and hotel before arrival.

Book direct for the best deal.

Consider room 510 for its lovely balcony, though lower floors may have larger balconies.

Ask about room 611 for a spacious room with a good view.

Choose ground-floor apartment 624 if you want convenient pool access for a family.

Request apartment 619 for a spacious, quiet room.

Ask for a spacious family room if travelling with a baby, even if it lacks a sea view.

Ask to change rooms if a ground-floor apartment does not suit you.

Avoid the terrace overlooking the pool.

Request rooms 401 or 410 for a larger layout.

Avoid room 414 if you want more space, as it is quite small.

Request room 104 for its spacious layout, private pool exit and private terrace.

Avoid room 210 if you want a lie-in, as dining-room chairs moving overhead can wake you.

Avoid rooms 200–216 if you want quiet, as they sit beneath the dining room.

Ask for a second-floor room with a sea view.

Ask the hotel about changing rooms if your residential-side room is affected by coach noise.

Tuck the shower curtain into the bath to prevent flooding the bathroom.

Avoid wearing white swimwear in the pool, as the water may discolour white items.

Take the boat trip to Dragon Island, and consider the Caves of Drach and Hams cave excursion if you can manage the long coach journey.

If the hotel car park is full, look for spaces on nearby Carrer Gran Via Puig de Randa.

Use the Spar supermarket across the road for convenient supplies.

Walk to the beach and Santa Ponsa centre, both conveniently close to the hotel.