What hasn't Ibiza Town got going for it as a place to stay? Being the island's capital, you will see an international and cosmopolitan bunch of people who are either visiting or living here. You also get the island's greatest concentration of glamour, fine restaurants and bars with life (especially during summer) extending through the day and night. Did we also mention that Ibiza Town has a medieval citadel, has great museums and culture, boasts a huge harbour and is home to one of the world's biggest club brands? Yes, there is much here.
In fact, there's so much we could tell you about Ibiza Town and all the things that you could do there, that we could write a guide on it, oh hang on... The pluses for staying here are immediate and obvious: you have everything in one space and you can easily get to anywhere on the island. You can get to all the super clubs quickly with Playa d'en Bossa next door and San Rafael or San Antonio quickly reached via the island's fastest highway.
There are no real beaches in the town, but walk around the citadel of Dalt Vila high on the hill, and you'll see some truly striking views of the Med and the rest of the town. You are also close to beaches like the one at Talamanca and Las Salinas is but a short car or bus trip away. A lot of places in Ibiza Town are open all year round and you will get much cheaper rates if you want to come in winter, which might be a good option. Do remember, that whilst Ibiza can be enjoyed all year round, summer is the time when there are the most things to do, so be sure that when you do come that the things you want to will be available.
We've selected a number of hotels for superior levels of comfort that are centred around Ibiza Town itself, so you can enjoy this noble Mediterranean city in style.
Royal Plaza hotel
Classic elegance and comfort at this centrally located hotel with well-appointed rooms and many singles, meaning that you can come as a couple, a lone traveller or on business. You are right next to the main shopping streets and there are stunning roof views of the citadel of Dalt Vila. The hotel has its own restaurant serving Basque and Mediterranean dishes, a spa, sauna and indoor Jacuzzi for some relaxing “me” time.
El Hotel de Pacha
For a taste of the Pacha lifestyle, you need to try their hotel. Inside, the rooms are minimalist with very comfortable beds and have a balcony or terrace, plasma TVs and very spacious bathrooms. The main areas downstairs are a profusion of eclectic modernism and its bar and restaurant both make stylish meeting points. A great place for top-drawer luxury accommodation in an iconic building that at night is a bright red illuminated beacon.
THB Los Molinos Hotel
Close to the beach in Figueretas, this tastefully decorated hotel has all the comforts you might need. Think gorgeous gardens and a huge palm-lined pool area as well as a gym and spa at your disposal. No wonder so many guests come back each year. All rooms are well-equipped with flat screen TVs and mini-bars and for a little extra, you can get a bigger, airier room with French-style windows affording you terrific sea views.
La Torre del Canonigo
High on the hill in old town Ibiza is this luxury hotel set in an old tower with stone arches and carefully selected fine pieces of furniture. This makes an ideal place for lovers set within the walls of this ancient Mediterranean citadel. All rooms have breathtaking views of the city and harbour below and are exquisitely decorated. There is an onsite Japanese fusion food restaurant, Kyüpiddo, superb attention to detail and personal service. Go and indulge yourself.
El Puerto Hotel and Apartments
Here the choice really is yours as there are both hotel rooms or apartments with a living room and kitchenette. You get city centre accommodation with bright modern rooms and a touch of silk and luxury with the premium hotel rooms. You can pamper yourself in the spa, have a massage or beauty treatment and hit the town, relaxed, waxed and possibly polished.
Ocean Drive
Retro art-deco styling, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe furniture and architecture inspired by Miami South Beach gives this hotel a distinctive look and feel. It is around the corner from Pacha and the boutiques, bars and restaurants in trendy Marina Botafoch and attracts top DJ's to it's rooftop sky bar. The rooms are decked out in chocolate and lavender and have either spectacular harbour or mountain views. You can also get breakfast up to 4pm and enjoy a lazy morning in bed.
Remember that Ibiza Spotlight has all kinds of accomodation from hotels to apartments to villas for all your holiday needs.
WORDS | Julian Heathcote
