Seramar Hotel Comodoro Playa

English, German, Spanish and French are spoken by the hotel team, so you can sort out the practical details without resorting to underwater sign language. The setting suits divers who want the sea close, food on site and a straightforward place to return to rather than another project to organise once the tanks are empty.

The Seramar Hotel Comodoro Playa works for couples who want a sea view and a balcony, but it also has family accommodation when more space matters than romantic symmetry. Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a 24-hour reception cover the useful parts of a diving day. The rest is up to you, including whether the evening ends at the bar or with your feet in the sand.

You are in Palmanova, on Mallorca, beside the coast and close to the resort's restaurants and bars. Son Matias Beach is about 100m away on foot, while Palma Nova Beach is roughly 700m away. Magaluf Beach is about 300m away by road, so the livelier side of the resort is close enough to reach without planning an expedition.

For dinner outside the hotel, El Salmón is about 50m away and The Duke Restaurante around 50m away on foot. Jjs Sports Lounge and The Prince William Pub are roughly 100m away, with Blue Moon Bar about 150m away. Palma is around 15 minutes by car, and Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 14 miles away, with the drive taking roughly 20 minutes in the stated conditions.

You can also use the hotel as a base for days away from the beach. Palma Intermodal Station is about 7 miles away, while places such as Bellver Castle, the Miró Mallorca Foundation and the historic centre of Palma sit further inland. This is a resort location first, with the city available when you fancy more than another round of sun, sea and suspiciously optimistic paving.

For two people, the sea-view twin rooms keep things simple: two single beds, parquet flooring, modern décor, a private bathroom, satellite television and a balcony. The high-floor version is the one to consider if your priority is looking out over the coast rather than at the nearest passing holidaymaker. A room with direct access to the solarium gives you an easier route outside when sitting on your own balcony feels too sedentary.

If you are travelling as three, the triple room uses three single beds. The family room is the more sensible choice when everyone arrives with bags, clothes and the general debris produced by a week near the water; it offers considerably more room and four single beds. For a couple wanting a little more separation between sleeping and sitting areas, the deluxe sea-view suite is the room to look at.

Every room has air conditioning, a wardrobe or closet, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower or bath, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer. The balcony gives you somewhere to sit with the day's last drink, while the sea view does the heavy lifting at first light. There is a desk as well, should you need to deal with anything more demanding than deciding whether to swim before breakfast.

The all-inclusive arrangement keeps the main business in the building: eating, drinking and getting back to doing very little. Breakfast is a buffet, served from 7.30am to 10.30am, and the two principal restaurants cover breakfast, lunch and dinner. That gives you a practical start before a morning out, provided your diving schedule fits the breakfast window.

Restaurant Comodoro serves varied international cuisine indoors. Restaurant Buffet works in buffet style and adds show cooking, which is useful when you want to see what is being prepared rather than interrogate a covered dish like a piece of evidence. Special diet menus can be arranged on request, and room service is available on request too.

There are two bars. Bar Salon is the lobby bar, with cocktails and a comfortable place to sit, while Pool Bar keeps the drink within reach of the outdoor pool. A snack bar, an on-site coffee house, fruit and vending machines for snacks and drinks fill in the gaps when a full meal is more ambition than appetite. Wine and champagne are also available, with drinks outside the all-inclusive arrangement handled separately.

The main outdoor pool comes with its own bar, sun umbrellas and a hot tub, so you can make the transition from sea water to chlorinated water without leaving the hotel grounds. Sun terraces, a terrace and outdoor furniture give you several places to dry off and let the afternoon pass at a respectable pace. The actual beach is close by, with golden sand, sun loungers and parasols.

When your legs have recovered enough for a modest challenge, there is table tennis and billiards, while bicycle hire provides a way to see more of the area without committing to a full expedition. A golf course lies within 3 km. The hotel also offers access to water-based activities including snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat excursions and equipment hire.

There is a gym for those who still believe the day needs a second form of exertion. Evening entertainment, themed dinner nights and cultural excursions add a little structure when you want it; the shared lounge and TV area are available when you do not. Families have a kids' club for children aged 4 to 12, children's entertainment, babysitting, a children's pool and a children's menu, so mixed-age groups can divide the day without requiring military planning.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 14 miles from the hotel, and an airport transfer is available in a paid service arranged through the hotel. Car hire is also available, while private parking on site requires reservation. Street parking is another option. A lift reaches the upper floors, and luggage storage, concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange are available at reception.

Check-in starts from 2pm and check-out is by 11am. The reception is open around the clock, with private check-in and check-out available. If you arrive before the room is ready, luggage storage gives you a practical way to lose the suitcase without losing the day. Free Wi-Fi covers all areas of the hotel.

Children of any age are welcome, and cots for children aged up to 2 can be requested, subject to the selected accommodation option. Extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed. Visa and Mastercard are accepted, and cash is also accepted. If you book more than four rooms, different conditions may apply, so groups should check the booking terms before confirming.