Globales Cala Bona

You get a straightforward base in Cala Bona, with the useful comforts that matter when your main plan involves getting wet, getting hungry and then sitting down. Globales Cala Bona suits divers who want a full-service hotel rather than a small guesthouse: there is a spa, a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour reception.

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside German, Spanish, French and Italian. That makes the practical conversations easy, whether you are checking arrival details, asking about the area or arranging a car. The atmosphere is built around the facilities and the location rather than any elaborate theme; after a day outside, you can retreat to the pool area, the terrace or your own balcony.

The address is in Cala Bona, on Mallorca's east coast, beside Cala Millor Bay. The sea is about 0.05 miles away, and Cala Bona Beach is roughly 0.1 miles from the hotel. Cala Millor Beach is about 0.6 miles away, around an 11-minute walk, giving you another stretch of sand when you fancy a change of scene.

You are not cut off from useful holiday infrastructure. Restaurants including Cat's Whiskers, Modu and Syrtaki are within roughly 0.2 to 0.5 miles, while bars such as Bar Cafetería Menfis are about 0.6 miles away. For a little history, the Banys Àrabs are around 2.3 miles away. Manacor railway station is about 11 miles from the hotel, and Palma de Mallorca Airport is roughly 36 miles by road.

The suite layout gives you more than a bed and a suitcase corner. A sofa and desk create a separate living area, which is handy when one of you wants to read, sort photographs or simply avoid having the television on while the other recovers from the day's exertions. Family configurations are available, and the suite format also works well for a couple who values a little breathing room.

Every room has air conditioning, a private balcony overlooking the pool area, a wardrobe, a private bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV. The balcony comes with outdoor furniture, so it is an obvious place for a quiet drink while the pool area winds down. Garden views and pool-facing outlooks keep the setting uncomplicated; no need to dress for dinner just to enjoy the evening air.

Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and daily housekeeping keeps the practical side moving. A minibar, heating and a lift add useful everyday comfort. The rooms are non-smoking, with wooden or parquet flooring, and accessible units are available for guests who need wheelchair access.

The on-site restaurant covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with international buffet meals served on an outdoor terrace. That is a sensible arrangement for divers: you can eat at your own pace, go back for the item you missed while discussing the morning's dive and avoid turning dinner into a logistical exercise.

There is one bar on site, open until midnight, plus a snack bar for the moments when a full meal feels like an unnecessarily ambitious project. Room service is also available, and wine or champagne can be ordered. The dining formula is not specified, so you should check the board arrangement attached to your chosen booking rather than assuming that every meal is included.

Two pools give you an indoor option as well as an outdoor one, with sun loungers and parasols around the pool area. There is also a children's pool, while the spa provides a relaxation area and massage treatments. Guests aged 16 and under cannot use the swimming pool or spa, so families should factor that rule into the plan before promising everyone a post-beach swim.

The fitness centre is there for anyone who still has energy to spend after the water, although a long session is hardly compulsory. Bicycle rental and bike tours offer a way to see more of the coast, and walking tours are available too. A golf course lies within 3 miles, while live music and entertainment staff provide something to do on site when the sensible choice is to remain horizontal.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is around an hour's drive away. An airport transfer can be arranged with the hotel, privately or by shared shuttle, and should be booked directly with the property. Car hire is available through reception, which is useful if you want to reach beaches and inland sights under your own steam. Luggage storage, a tour desk and concierge services help when arrival and departure times do not line up neatly with your plans.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 19:30 and check-out from 01:00 to 12:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the hotel asks you to provide your expected arrival time. Visa, Mastercard and cash are accepted. Laundry is available, and free WiFi covers the hotel. Pets are not accepted.