ILUNION Menorca, Cala Galdana

Request a back room away from the pool and stage for quieter evenings; pool-facing rooms can hear children’s entertainment until about 11pm.

Choose a ground- or lower-floor room, especially with children or mobility concerns, because there are no lifts and upper floors require many stairs.

Ask for a higher or front-facing room for the best available views; front rooms may overlook the pool or bay.

Allow extra time for the steep uphill walk from the beaches, especially in hot weather; stay nearer the bay if hills are difficult.

Start breakfast early to avoid queues and breakfast-time crowds, especially for coffee.

Check whether a true sea view is available before paying extra; front rooms may instead overlook the bay or pool.

Book a premium room if you want an upgraded option.

Request a room near the pool and restaurant for convenient access.

Use nearby street parking if the hotel’s small car park is full; parking around the corner is free.

Arrive early at the pool because it gets busy.

Tell the dinner chefs about dietary needs, or eat elsewhere; breakfast caters well to meat and non-meat eaters.

Do not expect room service.

Borrow pool towels from the hotel.

Book a spa massage if you want a treatment; the spa also includes a gym.

Use the free Wi-Fi around the restaurant; it may also reach the pool and some rooms.

Ask whether your apartment overlooks the pine forest or swimming pool before booking.

Expect hot balconies when the air-conditioning unit sits on the floor.

Choose a ground-floor woodland-facing room for a quieter outlook.

Request room 118 for a ground-floor location near the children’s play area, away from the bar.

Choose room 315 for a rear-facing position.

Choose room 224 for a pool-area outlook.

Request room 225 for afternoon sun and quiet, though its view is limited.

Choose a one-bedroom apartment to avoid sleeping on the hard sofa bed.