Hotel Xaloc Playa, Punta Prima

Request a pool-view room; higher floors offer more privacy, while ground-floor rooms provide easier pool access.

Request air conditioning when booking and budget for the extra fee; a hired fan may not be adequate in summer.

Request a pool-view room, preferably on the ground floor, for a pleasant outlook and convenient access; car-park rooms may be larger.

Request a sea-view room, ideally at the front, for the best outlook.

Request a front or sea-facing room for beach views and quieter nights, but expect some traffic noise.

Pack a travel kettle and your own tea and coffee supplies to avoid paying €3 per pot of tea.

Choose a garden-facing room for a quieter, more sheltered outlook away from the pool.

Hire or bring an electric fan immediately because the main hotel bedrooms lack air conditioning and can become hot at night.

Request a bungalow, especially for families, for space, privacy, silence, and air conditioning; some accommodate up to six people.

Reserve a room fridge in advance; it costs extra but is useful because rooms do not include one.

Ask for a bungalow when travelling with a family; bungalows sleep up to five and offer outdoor space, air conditioning, and a safe for extra fees.

Request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult; there is no lift, and these rooms are spacious and suitable for limited mobility.

Request a shaded or rear-facing room to stay cooler without air conditioning; email the hotel before arrival with your preference.

Choose a high-number or top-floor room, preferably in the west block, to stay farther from the bar and avoid overhead noise.

Take the number 92 bus from near the hotel to Mahon; it costs €1.80 each way, takes 25–30 minutes, and runs hourly.

Claim a sunbed or shaded area early, especially after breakfast when the pool becomes busy.

Request a front-facing first- or second-floor room for sea views and a quieter outlook.

Choose rooms 001–008 for immediate pool access, but expect some noise near the bar.

Avoid rooms over reception, directly above the entertainment stage, because evening noise can be very loud.

Choose a top-floor room at the end of the hotel for a quieter location.

Skip reserving sunbeds with towels; the hotel usually has plenty available.

Pack mosquito repellent, as mosquitoes are a problem.

Dine later to find a pleasant table on the terrace, or arrive early to use the small adjacent dining room.

Check accessibility in advance because the lift reaches only the first floor and higher floors require stairs.

Request a ground-floor room if you have mobility issues; upper floors require stairs despite the lift.

Choose rooms 802–816 for large, airy rooms with sea views and included air conditioning.

Avoid rooms above the bar, as noise may carry upward.

Request a room in the 400s or room 506 for extra quiet and privacy.

Choose room 808 for a spacious, quiet, high-floor room with a sea view and good bathroom.

Walk along the coast and ride the Ting Ting train.

Email the hotel before your holiday with specific room requests; translating the message into Spanish may help.

Borrow a hotel beach parasol for the week, and bring or request beach towels if needed.

Avoid the newest rooms if space matters because they seem to be smaller.

Choose a front-facing room if extra space matters, though it may have slight traffic noise.

Avoid rooms facing the central courtyard if you have small children, because evening entertainment can be noisy until after 11pm.

Ask for rooms 007 or 008 if you want a convenient ground-floor pool location.

Request room 106 for a lovely first-floor pool view.

Avoid rooms numbered 600 because they overlook unattractive waste ground.

Choose room 601 for a shaded balcony and local birdlife, but expect a limited view.

Request rooms 501–515, especially 503, for cooler conditions away from direct sunlight.

Choose room 210 for a quiet third-floor pool view.

Choose room 110 for a first-floor pool view.

Choose rooms 102, 104, or 105 for an ideal second-floor pool-facing location.

Request room 103 for a newly refurbished room.

Avoid rooms 801–805.

Choose room 825 for a large, quiet room away from the pool.

Request room 812 for a spacious, reasonably quiet sea-view room.

Choose rooms 707–712 for fabulous sea views.

Request rooms above reception or the restaurant for sea views.

Choose a south-facing room for the best view.

Request a walk-in shower if you need easier access.

Avoid rooms above the main entrance.

Email the hotel with your preferred room location before arrival; staff will try to accommodate it.

Use the large public car park near the hotel if the few spaces beside the property are full.

Hire a car for stays longer than a week, as the resort is quiet and local shops are limited.

Buy five litres of water at reception for €1.50.

Bring your own sanitiser, shampoo, soap, and larger bath towels.

Bring your own hairdryer, as the room hairdryer may overheat and be inadequate.

Explore the beach and restaurants around Punta Prima for good food in a quiet setting.

Expect a quiet resort with few shops, although the available stores are well stocked.

Consider booking flights and the hotel separately because airport bus connections are easy.

Visit Mahon on a Saturday or Tuesday to explore the market.

Choose a room away from the bar if you retire early, as the area can remain noisy in the evening.