INNSiDE by Meliá Alcudia, Port d'Alcudia

Eat breakfast before 9am to avoid the busiest period, especially around 9–10am.

Request a room away from the road and nightly entertainment to reduce traffic and evening noise.

Use nearby street parking, especially out of season, but check restrictions carefully because parking tickets are issued.

Reserve a pool sunbed early if you want a specific spot, as towels can appear first thing.

Bring your own tea bags and milk, or take tea and coffee from breakfast, because in-room supplies may not be replenished.

Avoid the evening meal or half-board option if food quality is important to you.

Request a pool- or sea-view room if you value the outlook, but avoid pool views with young children because entertainment runs until about 10pm.

Bring mosquito spray because the hotel’s location near the lagoon attracts mosquitoes.

Expect a family-focused atmosphere, especially during school holidays.

Sit on the breakfast terrace for sea views and a cooler setting than the dining room.

Try the cocktails, especially the mango mojito.

Hire a pool bed or cabana the day before through reception if you want a guaranteed space.

Do not rush to reserve pool sunbeds; availability can remain relaxed outside peak periods.

Bring extra coat hangers, but leave soap, shampoo, a hairdryer, towels, and beach towels at home.

Book a larger room or ask for a loft room with a south- or east-facing view.

Walk to the beach, which is about five minutes away, and explore the beautiful Old Town.

Choose a mountain-facing room on a higher floor for a quieter stay; floors above 2 may have larger suites.

Use the hotel’s central bus connections to reach Can Picafort, the Old Town, and Port de Pollença.

Travel toward the end of May if possible to reduce the risk of mixed weather.

Choose another hotel if you want a peaceful, quiet getaway.

Research the surrounding areas before booking your holiday.

Book elsewhere if you require gluten-free dining.

Buy soft drinks elsewhere and keep them in the room fridge, as hotel drink prices are relatively high.

Visit Aqua at the port for a special meal with a lovely view; it is about five minutes by taxi.

Avoid the hotel restaurant and explore the nearby beaches or restaurants instead.

Try the hotel restaurant instead of searching nearby for dinner.

Eat outside peak dining hours because the restaurant becomes crowded and busy.

Bring suitable baby-bathing equipment, as rooms may not have a bathtub.

Ask for a courtesy room near the end of your stay if you need to shower and change before a late flight.

Choose a road- or mountain-facing room for evening balcony sun, but expect more traffic noise.

Treat room 509 as a pool-view room rather than a true sea-view room.

Avoid room 141 and check the fridge on arrival, as it may not work.

Ask for room 145 if available; it has an excellent outlook and is about five minutes from the beach.

Bring headphones and your own music if you want to avoid relying on the hotel’s entertainment.

Ask for a copy of your check-in documentation.

Avoid travelling to Alcudia Port by taxi on Sunday evening, when waits can be long.

Ask reception to order a taxi; the service is convenient and reasonably priced.

Take bus 324 to the port and Old Town.

Take the airport bus, which stops almost directly outside the hotel.

Expect the pool to feel cool when you first enter, although it is pleasant once acclimatized.

Reach the beach before 10am in June to find chairs easily without rushing breakfast.

Avoid the restaurant side of the pool if you want afternoon sunshine.

Use the hotel as a base for participating in or supporting the Mallorca 312 bike race.

Visit the market early, as transport becomes difficult and crowds increase after 10am.

Get out and explore the island rather than staying at the hotel throughout your trip.