Martinez Apartments

Martinez Apartments is for divers who would rather have a flat than a hotel room. You get a separate bedroom, a living-dining area, an open-plan kitchen and a furnished private terrace or balcony, so the evening can follow your own timetable rather than the dining room's. Make a drink, put something simple on the hob and let the legs recover. Sensible, not theatrical.

The property is an aparthotel in Palmanova with a seasonal outdoor pool and shared areas arranged around it. Air conditioning covers the hot, salty days, while free WiFi runs throughout the property. A daily housekeeping service keeps the practical side from taking over your holiday.

You are in Palmanova, Mallorca, around 0.2 miles from Palma Nova Beach. The address is not an isolated coastal outpost: shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, sports facilities and a medical centre are all nearby. Es Carregador Beach is also about 0.2 miles away on foot, with Son Caliu Beach and Platja de Ponent Mar within roughly 0.4 miles.

For a change of scene, Palma is about 9 miles away. A bus stop sits around 0.1 miles from the apartments, with buses to the city. That gives you a straightforward option for leaving the car idea behind and heading into Palma without turning the day into a transport project.

The area also puts several named places within reach by car. K3 Climb is about 1.8 miles away, while the Miró Mallorca Foundation and Marivent Palace are around 5 miles away. Bellver Castle is roughly 7 miles from the apartments. The airport is about 9 miles away, usually around a 15-minute drive.

The one-bedroom apartment layout suits a couple who want room to spread out after a day in the water, and it can accommodate a third guest on the sofa bed in the living area. The separate bedroom gives you an actual door between sleeping and sitting; useful when one person is up early and the other is not yet prepared to negotiate with the morning.

The kitchen is set up for more than making coffee. You have a refrigerator, microwave, hob, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware, with a dining table for eating indoors. That works well for breakfast before an early start, a packed lunch assembled without ceremony, or a late meal when restaurant timing has lost its appeal. Tea and coffee facilities are also available.

A furnished balcony or terrace gives you outdoor seating and views that can include the pool, garden, mountains, city or inner courtyard, depending on the apartment. Inside, there is air conditioning with heating, a sofa, seating area, desk and flat-screen satellite TV. The bathroom has either a walk-in shower or a bath, along with towels and a hairdryer. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, so keep that in mind when you are carrying luggage and your enthusiasm is still at airport level.

This is self-catering territory, with the kitchen doing the heavy lifting. Nearby supermarkets make it easy to stock the refrigerator, while bars and restaurants are close enough for the evenings when cooking feels like an unnecessary second activity. El Cruce, Julio Tundidor Molina S.L. and La Piazzetta are all within roughly 0.1 to 0.2 miles.

The property also has a snack bar and outdoor dining space, so there is an option for something lighter without committing to a full restaurant meal. A packed-lunch service is available for days when the schedule starts before the appetite has caught up.

Breakfast can be booked as part of the accommodation and includes Continental, Full English/Irish and gluten-free options. It is served at Hotel Gabarda, a few metres away. You can therefore choose between making your own first coffee in the apartment or walking a short distance for a more substantial start.

The seasonal outdoor pool is the obvious place for a low-effort afternoon, with a sun terrace, loungers and umbrellas around it. The garden and furnished outdoor areas give you somewhere to sit without having to leave the property, while the hot tub offers another way to take the stiffness out of the day. No timetable is required; this is the part where doing very little is entirely legitimate.

If the sea is calling but a full beach outing is not, Palmanova's beaches are close enough for a short walk. Palma Nova Beach is around 0.5 miles away in straight-location terms and roughly 0.5 miles on foot from the apartments; Es Carregador is closer. The nearby coastline gives you a choice between a quick dip and a proper stretch of sand.

For something more active away from the water, K3 Climb is about 1.8 miles away. Palma opens up the cultural side of the island, with the Miró Mallorca Foundation, Bellver Castle and the old-city sights all within driving distance. Back at the apartments, the shared lounge and TV area are available when the sensible plan is simply to sit down.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time. A photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Check-out runs from 01:00 to 11:00, giving you some flexibility for an early departure, although the timing is best matched to your travel plans rather than left to chance.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is around 15 minutes away by car. Car hire is available through the property, and luggage storage, a tour desk and currency exchange are also available. Bicycle hire can be arranged as well. WiFi is free throughout the apartments and common areas.

There is no lift in the building, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs only. Smoking is not allowed, pets are not accepted and cash is not accepted for payment. Children of any age are welcome, although there are no extra beds; cots depend on the accommodation option. The property is also adult-focused in its listed facilities, so check the selected apartment's arrangements carefully if you are travelling with children.