18 of the best hotels in Ibiza
Ibiza is a glittering actress in the Mediterranean Sea — an island that plays every role to perfection, whether it's a family-friendly resort, a playground for neon-clad ravers, a historian's picturesque ruin, a gourmet traveller's treasure trove, or a heat-flooded haven for beach lovers. The so-called White Isle's party reputation hasn't disappeared by any means, but has evolved over the decades to include something for everyone. Now, renowned DJs such as Pete Tong combine nights at the decks with days cycling the island's peach-coloured paths. So whether you're looking for a wellness retreat in the serene north or a chic beach club serving up sunset cocktails in the south, Ibiza has you covered. Here are some of the island's best hotels.
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££ | SPA | POOL | Best for a rustic retreat
Pressed into the very centre of Ibiza's north is Balafia, a fortified hamlet built in the 14th century. This smattering of domestic-meets-defence buildings is easy to pass by, perched at the top of a tree-lined gravel track, but now there's good reason to visit. One of Balafia's medieval stone towers has been made into an agriturismo, sunk into green gardens wreathed in creepers, flowers and soft blue sky. Can Quince, with six rustic rooms, is a hushed haven with private terraces, a swimming pool, locally sourced breakfasts and engaging pop-up workshops. What's more, the hotel is surrounded by chilled walks that take in citrus orchards and gorgeous island panoramas.
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£ | SPA | POOL | Best for gourmands
This bucolic east coast getaway may sound like many others — traditional 17th-century architecture, delightful solitude, winding woodlands, sun-dappled terraces and calming natural-toned interiors — but Can Domo has an extraordinary culinary trick up its sleeve. The hotel's restaurant's menu was created by Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo, two young Spanish chefs that share two Michelin stars and one green star between their two restaurants in Madrid and Casas-Ibañez. Can Domo's menu is boosted by its own olive oil production, an organic, on-site orchard and a garden, where they grow seasonal crops, all of which are served alongside wild meats and fish.
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££ | SPA | POOL | Best for all-inclusive style
On Ibiza's west coast, with airy spaces and quirky artwork crowned by a rooftop infinity pool and bar, this adults-only spot is perfect for sunset views. A short stroll from idyllic sandy coves and the town of San Antonio, TRS Ibiza provides a five-star, all-inclusive experience with swim-up suites, expansive pools (often featuring a DJ playing chilled beats), and a spa with a serene terrace sheltered by tall grasses. Dine at à la carte Argentine delight El Gaucho and locally focused Helios, or international buffet Capricho, stroll to the nearby sandy cove, or upgrade to the Signature Level for VIP extras.
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££ | SPA | POOL | Best for bohemian bliss
The ultimate example of Ibiza's bohemian-luxe offering, this spacious retreat blends into the pine-clad hillside on the island's northern tip. There are sensational sea views from the infinity pool, an organic farm supplying the hotel kitchens, a stylish boutique and an impressive spa serving up high-tech treatments and personalised wellness programmes. Then there are the multiple restaurants and bars offering everything from Middle Eastern cuisine to sushi, tapas to beachfront cocktails accompanied by live music. The resort may be vast, but it's cleverly designed to still feel like an earthy retreat, complete with palm-thatched roofs, rattan lanterns and muted rust and taupe hues.
££ | SPA | POOL | Best for sustainable style
This upmarket, environmentally friendly boutique hotel has panoramic vistas from the adults-only rooftop infinity pool, feng shui-inspired spaces and a vast Revival Spa. There are two other garden pools alongside the relaxed Mediterranean restaurant, Alabastro, while rooftop Maymanta is where the chef Omar Malpartida serves up fresh dishes inspired by his native Peru. Rooms are decorated in muted colours with bright splashes, and the whole hotel is bathed in light, with plenty of relaxed patios and chillout zones.
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£ | POOL | Best for retro Ibiza vibes
Blending Italian flair with nostalgia for the Ibiza of the 1960s, a golden decade when Spain's restless young people escaped to the White Isle to live it up as bons vivants, this hotel is a retro riot of colour and style just steps from the beach. Think fresh blue and white floor tiles throughout, creamy whites with splashes of scarlet and curved mirrors. Spaces include Lola's, an ode to one of the island's first nightclubs, the Sorella restaurant and terrace, and sun-drenched cocktail spots with sea views. An adults-only hotel focused on 'the art of living', it has 167 rooms and suites that all come with balconies, Marshall speakers and old-school telephones. Several are named after Ibiza's most notable characters, including artists, designers and the founder of Pacha nightclub.££ | POOL | Best for a rooftop pool
This former cinema is one of the most exciting boutique hotels in Ibiza, courtesy of the Standard, whose London outpost is a notorious celebrity magnet. A white cubist exterior keeps it inconspicuous from the outside, while inside there are lots of nods to local tradition in its 53 rooms, with blinds constructed from fishing nets and cosy rugs produced on the island. Art by up-and-coming talent add bursts of colour throughout, but the main event is undeniably upstairs: a buzzy lavender-filled rooftop with an infinity pool and bar where guests can toast the striking views of Dalt Vila fortress. When hunger strikes there's ultra-cool Jara, open year-round and switching between cocktail-fuelled bingo brunches and slick dinners, or Up, a buzzy Japanese-Mexican bar that opens on the rooftop in summer. The exclusivity is dialled up along the road at Casa Privada, a 14-room private residence complete with outdoor hot tubs, a yoga studio, rooftop bar and glorious plunge pool.£| SPA | POOL | Best for a chic retreat
Pristine, palm-dappled grounds and a gleaming white exterior give way to art deco design at Hotel MiM Es Vive. Not far from Playa d'en Bossa and the historic Dalt Vila, this trendy hotel is an adults-only retreat that keeps its Ibiza essence with sea views and a stylish Sky Bar where a DJ spins chilled tunes. Spend your days relaxing by the pool, enjoying a restorative massage at the wellness centre or taking a yoga class. Then, as the sun sets, head to the sultry Experience Bar and on to dinner at Restaurant Deco for fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
££ | POOL | Best for partying
Both a stylish hotel and jumping nightspot, Ushuaia has become the place to stay on Playa d'en Bossa. All-white with quirky decor (check out the oversized ants in the foyer advertising the club night of the same name), this vast hotel is divided into two. Ushuaia Tower is quieter, positioned around a sleek, red-tiled pool, while the Ushuaia Club looks out over a separate pool and the stage where you can watch top DJs do their thing. Expect chilled beats, day parties and a whole selection of bars and restaurants, including Hell's Kitchen, Mediterranean-meets-Pacific the Beach, Japanese fusion Minami and the Oyster and Caviar Bar.
££ | SPA | POOL | Best for unbridled glamour
A fusion of Coco Chanel's monochrome aesthetic and the epicurean philosophy of indulgence, Bless Hotel in Cala Nova is big on elegance and coastal tranquillity. Clean lines and plush amenities adorn each space of this luxury hotel. There are endless sea views, vast lagoon-like pools and a luxurious spa with its own indoor garden. Then there's the sleek rooftop pool with its Epic Infinity Lounge, as well as cocktail bar Llum Pool Club. Definitely reserve a table at Etxeko restaurant, created by lauded Basque chef Martín Berasategui and awarded a Michelin star in 2023.
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££ | SPA | POOL | Best for rustic luxury
On a 32-acre estate in the rolling countryside of Ibiza's interior, this agriturismo property manages to be rustic yet truly decadent. The centrepiece is a 300-year-old whitewashed farmhouse with gnarled wooden beams, tiled floors and antique furniture. There are 24 rooms and suites, with hidden courtyards, rolling lawns and a beautiful pool area. The spa is in the orange groves and gardens, with a pool, hammam, sauna and treatments topped off with yoga and Pilates sessions.££ | SPA | POOL | Best for a back-to-nature stay
Contemporary rooms and suites come with furniture made by local artisans at this rural retreat in the sun-kissed Ibizan countryside. Terraces have views of the surrounding olive, fig and pine trees, there's a T-shaped aquamarine pool, a spa with hot tub and soothing waterfalls, a hammam, an ice bath and a serene sundeck. The chic Salvia restaurant works wonders with Mediterranean ingredients and has glass walls with countryside views and an outdoor terrace.
££ | POOL | Best for beachside living
Not far from Ibiza Town, in the bay of Talamanca, the handsome Ocean Drive hotel comes with a split-level pool and impressive views across the Mediterranean views towards the Dalt Vila old town. With 117 rooms and suites, you have a choice between sea views, private terraces and even your own private rooftop with a pool. Sip cocktails at the poolside bar, or treat yourself to oysters and champagne. The OD Sky Bar has exquisite views across to the island of Formentera in the distance.££ | SPA | POOL | Best for laid-back luxury
With its natural wood and stone, this Japanese-influenced boutique hotel is a study in what it refers to as 'bohemian minimalism'. Just a short walk from Cala Gracio and its beaches, and surrounded by pine-covered hills, OKU has two pools and luxurious swim-up rooms, a spa and wellness area for treatments and yoga classes, and (this being Ibiza) a resident DJ. The juice bar keeps things healthy by day; the rustic, thatched pool bar supplies signature cocktails after dark. The two restaurants are headed up by the executive chef Mark Vaessen, who joined from the renowned Sushisamba.
Read our full review of OKU Ibiza££ | POOL | Best for understated elegance
Just outside Ibiza Town, this designer agriturismo has been lovingly renovated from its milk-farm roots by the owners, with soft brushed stone, wood, neutral tones and elegant minimalism designed to let the setting take centre stage. A 15th-century watermill overlooks the gleaming infinity pool and there is an open yoga temple with retreats hosted throughout the year. The restaurant is in lush gardens where Mediterranean-Asian fusion dishes are prepared using the hotel's own organic produce.££ | SPA | POOL | Best for family fun
Carefree luxury is the order of the day at this five-star resort, designed like a whitewashed village in a pine grove on the cliffs of Ibiza's west coast. Looking out over the mystical rocky outcrop of Es Vedra, this all-suite luxury hotel sits between the beautiful coves of Cala Comte and Cala Codolar with uninterrupted views of the turquoise waters. An infinity pool seems to jut out into the Mediterranean, plus there's a family pool and a kids' club. Then there is the spa, ready to knead you into a state of bliss with various wellness retreats and services. Meanwhile, the View restaurant delivers just what the name promises.
Read our full review of 7Pines Resort Ibiza££ | POOL | Best for eccentric A-list style
Freddie Mercury once held a legendary birthday party here, Grace Jones has stayed and so has Jon Bon Jovi. And more than 40 years after it first opened, the rock 'n' roll approach to Ibiza living continues in the San Antonio hills. There are just 26 rooms, a pool that you may recognise from Wham's Club Tropicana video all those years ago, and an atmosphere that captures the original carefree hedonism of Ibiza. Relax by the pool by day or play a game on the hot-pink tennis court by day, then in the evening dine in candlelight at Pikes restaurant and enjoy live DJ sessions and cocktails at the Sunset Terrace Bar.££ | SPA | POOL | Best for bohemian vibes
Embrace the island life at Pure House Ibiza, a bohemian 19th-century estate tucked into a lush hillside lined with orange and olive groves. The hotel is conveniently located near Ibiza Town for accessing great beaches and parties, yet its gardens — populated with apricot, mango and fig trees — offer a sanctuary from the island's buzz. The 30-acre property combines wood, natural stone and sandy tones. Splash around the pool, try a serene yoga session and spa treatment, then head to dinner for a healthy, organic meal.
Additional reporting by Lucy Perrin and Jo Davey
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