Meet the Reborn Destino Five Ibiza: The New Jewel Of The White Isle
Whether you're a gourmet traveller seeking a hotel with serious chef credentials, a burnt-out businesswoman craving a wellness escape, or a group of friends after a stylish spot to crash post-party, Ibiza has never been short on luxury hotels that tick all the right boxes. But after a transformation by Dubai's Five Holdings, there's one place that is currently stealing the White Isle spotlight right now: Destino Five Ibiza.
The resort reopened its doors in early June with a well-earned five-star status thanks to British-Emirati property developer Nadia Zaal – the visionary behind Al Barari and Nurai Island – who led a meticulous seven-month overhaul of everything from the guest rooms to the beach club. And her efforts paid off – on arrival, guests are greeted with an expansive panorama of the resort and sea views from the light-filled lobby, while its 159 stylish rooms and suites all come carefully crafted with refined contemporary aesthetics in neutral colour palettes.
Touches of Ibiza's free-spirited flair remain, from tie-dye accents and neon-lit mirrored ceilings to pools splashed in bold, joyful hues. The crème de la crème rooms are the Cherry Vista and Cherry Suites, which come complete with expansive private terraces, large private pools and breathtaking views of Ibiza's majestic shores and the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Elsewhere, the resort's communal areas are equally as plush, now boasting a fire pit for starlit evenings, a fantastic outdoor gym and an open-air stage set to host cult-name performances throughout the season, but more on that later.
As you'd expect, the culinary scene here is top-notch too, and you can choose from three standout venues including all-day dining hotspot Cielo, which is the perfect place to begin your day with a lavish breakfast buffet featuring live cooking stations, fresh juices and Mediterranean favourites like made-to-order eggs, local fruits and creamy yoghurts. Come lunchtime, well-heeled diners tuck into everything from crisp salads and handmade pastas to the local catch of the day. For dinner with a view, head to Elia which, perched cliffside with panoramic vistas over Talamanca Bay, Dalt Vila and Formentera's horizon, serves up a menu of fresh daily catches, succulent grilled meats, vibrant mezze platters, dips like tzatziki and melitzanosalata, plus signature small plates paired with wine or artful cocktails.
Last but not least, there's the newly redesigned beach club, Playa Pacha, where guests lounge by the hotel's iconic cherry-shaped pool in Prada bucket hats, graze on Mediterranean bites and sip rosé by day, meanwhile, come nightfall, the DJs take over, spinning late into the evening for the ultimate Ibiza day-to-night party.
Speaking of a party, while the White Isle may be best known for its impressive array of spots to let your hair down, those in the know are heading straight to Destino Five Ibiza for its Pacha Icons series, where some of the world's top DJs are taking to the resort's open-air stage.
Case in point? Sonny Federa, Grammy-nominated UK duo CamelPhat, Abracadabra (the first female-led headline residency in Pacha Ibiza's history) and Canadian star BLOND:ISH have all been snapped up for residencies. Book your stay directly with the hotel and you'll receive complementary access, with Solomun closing the show on September 25. World renowned label Defected is also making its return to Pacha Ibiza, with the legendary house party back this year, taking place each Thursday until October 2025.
The best bit? Destino Five Ibiza doesn't just care about you having a good time – it also cares for the environment, too. As such, the hotel runs on 100 per cent green power, conserves millions of litres of water through state-of-the-art recycling and reduction measures, and has achieved a 46 per cent reduction in its carbon footprint. It also sources fresh produce from the island through Ibiza's 0 KM program, meaning all ingredients are as local as they come.
We'll see you on the dancefloor.
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