Porto Drach Aparthotel & Suites, Porto Cristo

Pay extra for a marina or harbour-view room, preferably on a high floor; front views are best, while rear rooms may face a busy road or car park.

Request a pool-view room for afternoon sunshine; pool-facing balconies generally stay sunnier than marina-facing rooms.

Request a higher-floor room, especially on floors 5 or 6, for the best harbour views.

Choose a rear room for privacy and afternoon or evening sun, but expect road, car-park, and possible traffic views or noise.

Choose front rooms for harbour views and daytime sun, or rear and top-floor rooms for afternoon and evening sunshine; rear rooms may have road noise.

Choose a pool-facing room for more sun, including sunrise or sunshine until about 4 p.m., and space to use balcony loungers.

Request a high-floor sea-view room; the fifth or sixth floor offers especially stunning views.

Choose a third-floor main-building room for the largest balconies and spacious layouts; room 303 is the corner option.

Request a top or high-floor room to reduce overhead, air-conditioning and road noise.

Request a large balcony or terrace; balconies include two sunbeds, a table, chairs, and a clothes airer.

Request the annexe for a quieter stay, particularly an apartment overlooking the marina.

Ask the hotel which rooms match your preferred outlook, location and proximity to the street, reception, restaurant or pool.

Choose a Premier or premium room for a larger balcony and extra space.

Request room 11 for a very large balcony and all-day sun.

Book a taxi or private airport transfer early, as the coach service may be unreliable.

Request room A23 for a quiet marina outlook and a lovely balcony.

Use the nearby beach instead of relying on the small, quickly filled pool; it is about a 10-minute walk and has loungers and toilets.

Arrive or queue around 9:30 a.m. to secure a pool sunbed.

Choose a top-floor room opposite the pool to stay farther from the bar and avoid being overlooked from above.

Book a two-bedroom apartment for older children or family privacy; basic family rooms may lack a balcony.

Choose room 602 if you want afternoon sun.

Book room 607 for exceptional views and sun from about 7:30 a.m., moving from the port balcony to the pool balcony.

Ask for room 8 in Block A for marina and restaurant views with cooler evening conditions.

Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to surrounding noise.

Travel in May or June for a quieter experience.

Consider Kurtcar for cheaper car rental, with airport drop-off available for an extra fee.

Print the bus timetable before travelling so you can check each route’s final destination.

Use the back entrance when walking to the Caves of Drach instead of taking the hill.

Visit the Caves of Drach nearby, but expect many steps and steep paths if mobility is limited.

Try Flamingo Bar and Restaurant at the far end of the beach.

Skip the expensive breakfast and compare nearby venues in town.

Bring salt, washing-up liquid, a brush and other kitchen essentials because apartment supplies are limited.

Check that you have been assigned the correct room before unpacking.

Request rooms 401, 501 or 601 for especially good views and sunshine.

Consider apartments 4A or 5A, but bring earplugs if traffic noise bothers you.

Consider Room 8 in the annexe for its large balcony and good views.

Choose Room 106 for its exceptionally large balcony.

Choose Room 305 for excellent views.

Consider Room 607 for a two-bedroom apartment with a good high-floor position.

Avoid paying extra for Wi-Fi or parking.

Avoid standard two-bed apartments if possible.

Book a third-floor suite in the main hotel.

Request room 306 for a sea-view option.

Avoid room 302 if reliable air conditioning is essential.

Avoid booking a studio if you dislike basement-like sleeping areas.

Request room 601 for a quiet top-floor position overlooking the pool and harbour, with sunshine until mid-afternoon.

Choose annex A14 for less passing traffic and a great view.

Choose annex A10 for no room above, but expect considerable passing traffic.

Contact the hotel before arrival because room views and layouts vary considerably.

Walk to nearby shopping areas, restaurants, and bars.

Avoid rooms directly above Soma if cooking odours from around midday would bother you.

Try Soma for good food and an excellent wine selection.

Ask about February balcony availability, when one may be included without an extra charge.

Ask about renting a room for late checkout when departing on a late flight; availability permitting, it may cost €20.

Choose bed and breakfast rather than half board.

Choose a two-bedroom apartment for extra family space and include Wi-Fi when booking.

Book well in advance if you want a sea or harbour view.

Bring a kettle if you want one in the apartment.

Check whether stairs are required before upgrading to a marina-view room.

Avoid side rooms if you are sensitive to boatyard noise.

Ask for top-floor annexe room 108 for spacious accommodation, a balcony, and lovely views.

Request sea-view room 301, 302, 303, or 306 on the third floor.