High season can mean busy beaches and sunbeds that are either occupied or too expensive. Luckily, on Ibiza, we are blessed with world-class hotels and resorts that offer a great alternative and with a great degree of privacy.
Cool wooden decks, large quiet swimming pools, discreet waiting service - enjoy feeling part of the Jet Set as you sip cocktails or eat plates of fruit from the comfort of your day bed or dine on high-end cuisine.
Reserve a bed and refresh yourself after a big night out, take part in daily exercise or yoga classes, or simply pamper yourself in one of the high-quality spa resorts. It's all about rest and relaxation.
Wi-Ki Woo hotel
San Antonio
Quirky San Antonio boutique hotel, the Wi-Ki Woo, leaves its doors wide open for visitors to tumble into the poolside restaurant, as they reach the end of San Antonio's Sunset Strip. Adults are free to drop in and enjoy a dip in the pool or a sunset drink under the palms in this strikingly original destination hotel. Drinks promotions throughout the week, including Tapas Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Afternoon G & T on Saturdays, bring a lively end to the day as thoughts turn to the night ahead.
7Pines
Cala Conta
A premium deluxe resort, 7Pines, invites guests to visit whenever they wish during opening hours. Day passes are available for its gorgeous infinity pool area at €90 per person that includes €60 credit for food and beverages. On Fridays 7Pines is now hosting Sushi & Cocktails on the Pershing Yacht Terrace. The ambience is really cool, with live music and with the views of the rock of Es Vedrà and the pink evening sky, it's magical.
PLAYASOL Hotel New Algarb
Playa d'en Bossa
Definitely one for a more party-orientated, though not rowdy crowd, the Playasol Hotel New Algarb is keenly priced in the mid-range. With Balinese beds for rent on the seafront and amazing views only five metres from the water's edge, you are never far from the beautiful people of Ibiza's most popular resort, Playa d'en Bossa. Enjoy snacks, drinks and cocktails from the QUIB bar service and your day of pure bliss and relaxation is complete.
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
Talamanca
Hand over your keys to the waiting valet parking attendant and immerse yourself in the exotic world of the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. Inside and out, cool minimalism fuses with abundant nature as the hotel's terraces merge into the sands of Talamanca beach. Visitors can lounge for the entire day on a Balinese day bed in top luxury for €300. Included is Champagne, water, towels, a plate of fruit and after sun. For lunch, treat yourself to Nobu restaurant's phenomenal Japanese food (the bento boxes are a must) or dine on traditional Mediterranean cuisine at the Chambao chiringuito
Destino
Cap Martinet
Destino Hotel, Pacha's interpretation of an adult playground, is open to visitors from midday. Ibiza's legendary nightclub invites you to live the Pacha lifestyle 24 hours a day with its Day Club concept. With great views from the pool or hot tub, top-notch cuisine and cocktails, Destino is the perfect location to unwind with your friends after a hard night partying. Poolside you can choose from the same menu as the restaurant, offering the very best Japanese, Central American and Mediterranean seafood.
Hard Rock Hotel
Playa d'en Bossa
A younger, slightly more boisterous experience, can be found beside the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel, giving you a taste of the five-star "rock god" experience. No need to pre-book, simply purchase a wristband at the pool bar for a bed, a towel pay just €70, which is used as credit to be spent on food and drink. Expect a little up-tempo house music as you dine at your choice of the pool bar or The Beach Club Restaurant. The price does not include entry to the Children of the 80s parties on a Friday but is a great way to warm up for this fun weekly event.
Sol Beach House
Santa Eulalia
Grown up and sedate, Sol Beach House close to Santa Eulalia, is an adults-only refuge for those searching for peace and tranquility. With super views overlooking the Mediterranean, the hotel is modern yet retains a chilled, beach house feeling. Unwind, sipping revitalizing juices beside the large pool with its cooling sea breeze and relaxing tunes, take part in a yoga class or just lie and relax, far from the madding crowd.
Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa
Playa d'en Bossa
For a great day out for the whole family, the Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa complex offers a full day, all-inclusive hotel experience. With wristband access to the various spaces of both hotels of the complex, you can eat and drink all you can for €65 from 10:00 to 18:00. Children can safely run free in the kids' clubs, while you make yourself at home and join in all the activities.
Pikes Hotel
San Antonio
Relaxed and informal, Pikes Ibiza is the island legend that just keeps recreating history. Visitors to this eclectic wonderland can spend the day feeling cool whilst enjoying the tunes beside one of Ibiza's most iconic pools, dining at the Room 39 Restaurant or gorging on one of the legendary Sunday roasts in the Plaza Major. But be warned - day merges into night at Pikes Hotel, and what might have started out as an innocent afternoon drink, can soon heat up and end with you hailing a vacant cab at 04:00.
Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena
Na Xamena
Suspended 180 metres above the glittering Mediterranean and surrounded by unspoilt pine forest, San Miguel's cliff-top paradise, Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena, is a "haven of serenity", the perfect refuge for those seeking absolute tranquility. Almost 50 years old, this place is Ibiza's original five-star hotels and the La Posidonia Spa offers a range of treatment and lunch or dinner packages to help you escape the realities of the crazy world outside.
