Ibiza at New Year has a lot to offer: lots of restaurants and bars are open, it's a quieter time of year to enjoy the island without the crowds of summer, plus there's a plenty of places to ring in a change of year. Pacha has its renowned New Year party and on New Year's Day itself is Circoloco at DC-10. Here's a selection of hotels with New Year availability for you to choose from. Remember, like any time of year, you'll need to book restaurants and get club tickets in advance.
Talamanca Hostel
If you want to be on the beach, this place is hard to beat. Talamanca Beach is very pretty and there are great views out to sea. During winter it has a nice selection of places still open next to the beach promenade; you'll see locals and holidaymakers enjoying a lazy breakfast or a long lunch in the winter sun. The rooms all have Wi-Fi and air-con and many have balconies and sea views. If you are in a small group you can get a suite that sleeps four, that has an extra living room and terrace with direct beach access. You could walk to Pacha for its New Year's Eve celebrations, or simply go for cocktails in Ibiza Town before moving on to your party destination.
Puchet Hotel
The brightly decked out rooms will give you a festive feel in this San Antonio hotel. There's free parking, a 24-hour reception and a mini-bar in each room. It is set in a great location with easy access to everything. The staff is very accommodating and there's a big big breakfast choice. It is one of the best times of year to enjoy the sunsets of the San Antonio Bay with its winter purples, pinks and oranges casting a brilliant light on everything around. It's great value and has easy access to San José, San Rafael and Ibiza Town. There's a good number or bars and restaurants open all year round – we doubt you'll be bored.
Marino Hostel
Also in San Antonio and a bit more on the budget end is this family-run place. It's on a quiet street and in a quieter time of year, you'll get a very tranquil stay around New Year's Eve. You get the usual Wi-Fi and air conditioning to keep you heated and there's a restaurant and café on site doing sublime steaks and great pizzas. The rooms have recently been refurbished and are modern and bright. Calo des Moro is the nearest beach or for a longer walk, go from here towards Cala Gracio around the rocks for a great way to clear out 2015. San Antonio is so beautiful at this time of year; you'll want to see it in winter again.
Ocean Drive
With breakfast served till 4pm, you'll be able to stay out a bit later after some New Year partying. The art deco design gives some retro glamour to this hotel in Marina Botafoch in Ibiza Town. You can walk by the yachts moored up for winter and get some spectacular view of Dalt Vila across the water. There's some great touches like a complementary mini-bar and bathrobes and slippers, to snuggle up on the bed whilst preparing for the New Year fun ahead. Rooms are very stylishly done out in dark brown and cream and many have sea views. The restaurant is open till late and of course you are close to the epicentre of most things for all kinds of action.
Duquesa Playa
Comfortable apartment accommodation for couples and families; you can even get some with two double rooms and bathrooms. All of the apartments have balconies, fully-fitted kitchens and a lounge area. Whilst ideal for self-catered stays, Santa Eulalia, where this place is located has tonnes of restaurants open all year and plenty of bars. The beach promenade makes a lovely winter walk and Ibiza Town is reached easily. If all you want to do is stay in and around this town, there are lots of options of things to do nearby. There's many room options and with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, it's clear it's a well-loved destination stay. Note: check out for a New Year stay is 1 January, due to high booking numbers.
Bon Sol Prestige
This very friendly set of studios is ideal for couples with room for a child or baby for which cots are available at a small charge. These blonde-wooded airy and stylish apartments have Wi-Fi for making Skype calls to loved ones and Satellite TV and a kitchenette. Its located near to the beach in Playa d'en Bossa, so you could take a nice stroll on New Year's Day. There are restaurants and bars including the luscious Lips beach club that's open nearby and Ibiza Town is a very short cab ride away. The staff will be able to point you to things to do, so everything really is available in this one package.
Villa options
If a hotel isn't what you had in mind, remember that several villas are available too for larger groups. You'll find a full selection on our Villas page.
WORDS: Julian Heathcote
