AluaSun Mediterráneo

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside Spanish and German, so you can deal with the practicalities without resorting to underwater sign language. AluaSun Mediterráneo is an aparthotel-style resort built around apartments and bungalows, with the useful combination of a proper place to sit, somewhere to prepare a drink and enough space to make a diving holiday feel less like living out of a suitcase.

The property was renovated in 2023 and has 263 rooms. Couples can keep things simple with a sea view and a terrace; families have the option of apartment-style accommodation rather than a single hotel room with everyone's luggage forming a small reef system.

You are in S'Algar, on the coast of Menorca, with the hotel beside the sea and a golden-sand beach 50 metres away. Cala Alcaufar Beach is about 1.1 miles away by road, while Calo Roig Beach is roughly 1.5 miles away. Punta Prima Beach lies about 2 miles away, giving you several coastal options when you fancy a change of scenery.

Menorca Airport is around 9 miles away by road, with a driving time of about 20 minutes. Mahón is also about a 20-minute drive, while Torre d'Alcaufar is roughly 1.5 miles away. For a longer outing, Parque Natural de s'Albufera des Grau is about 6 miles away by road, and the Maó Lighthouse is around 7 miles away by road.

A few restaurants sit within reach, including Reina Isabel at about 0.7 miles by road and Piccolo Mundo at around 2.1 miles. The setting is coastal rather than town-centre urban, so having a car can make Menorca's beaches and sights easier to explore.

These are apartments and bungalows rather than standard hotel rooms, which matters when you return hungry, salty and not especially interested in eating dinner on the bed. Kitchenettes come with a refrigerator, kettle and kitchenware, while a seating area and sofa bed give you somewhere to spread out beyond the sleeping space. A private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.

For a couple, the sea-view apartment is the obvious choice if looking out towards the water matters more than stepping straight into the garden. Families can choose apartment accommodation with a separate living feel, while the bungalow with direct pool access keeps the water very close indeed. The garden-view option suits guests who would rather have outdoor space than a sea-facing outlook.

Air conditioning should make the return from a hot, salty day easier, and the furnished terrace or sun terrace gives you somewhere to sit with a cold drink. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is there for the evening wind-down. Children of any age are welcome, but cots and extra beds are not available, so the existing sleeping arrangement deserves a proper look before you book.

The stay is all-inclusive, with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner available at Restaurante Buffet. The cooking is international, with a broad buffet format that lets you build a proper plate after a day in the water rather than negotiating over one heroic sandwich. Buffet breakfast is also the practical morning option when the day starts early.

Restaurante Mediterráneo gives the evening a different shape, serving Mediterranean food à la carte on a terrace. Three restaurants are listed in the hotel's facilities, with these two named dining options providing the clearest contrast: buffet and international indoors, Mediterranean and terrace-based in the evening. Special-diet menus are available on request.

There are two bars. Bar Piscina sits beside the pool and concentrates on cocktails and cold drinks; Bar Hall does the same job in the lobby, with cocktails and other beverages. No continuous snacking or late dinner service is specified, so the buffet and bar rhythm is the safer basis for planning your post-dive appetite.

The main outdoor draw is a large swimming pool with an integrated pool bar, sun loungers and beach towels available for pool or beach days. The bungalow option with direct pool access takes this one step further, although the main pool is shared and outdoors rather than reserved for adults. A garden, furnished outdoor areas and a sun terrace give you places to sit without automatically ordering another drink.

For the body that has spent the day carrying cylinders, the fitness centre, sauna, hot tub and relaxation area offer several ways to slow down. Massages, facial and body treatments, beauty services and a solarium are also available, while yoga classes are listed among the wellness facilities. Some activities, including massages and treatments, carry an additional charge; the important point is that recovery does not have to end with a chair beside the pool.

If you still have energy in reserve, there are darts, billiards, table tennis and mini golf. Tennis, cycling and hiking are available nearby or off-site, and the property also offers access to a free nearby sports complex where you can play tennis or football. Kids' club facilities, children's entertainment and a playground make the resort workable for family trips, even if the adults' main ambition is a quiet drink after dinner.

Check-in starts from 3 pm and check-out runs until midday. You need photo identification and a payment card at check-in, and the hotel asks you to provide your expected arrival time. A 24-hour reception, luggage storage, tour desk, currency exchange, car hire and a shuttle service are available, which is useful when flight times and diving plans refuse to cooperate.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Parking options include nearby free public parking and paid parking at the property, so check which arrangement applies to your stay. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, and the hotel also has a reception safe.

Dogs are accepted on request, with dog-friendly rooms available subject to availability and a maximum weight of 10 kg. Smoking is not allowed. The nearest airport is Menorca Airport, about 9 miles away by road, or roughly a 20-minute drive.