The best five-star Ibiza hotels
An insider's guide into the top five-star hotels on Ibiza, including the best for authentic Spanish charm, Mediterranean views, rooftop restaurants, lively nightlife and fashionable beaches, in locations including Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa.
Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
The Gran Hotel Montesol – which originally opened in 1933, claiming the title of the island’s first hotel – is an elegant building situated in the heart of Ibiza Town. The building is a Unesco Property of Cultural Interest, so great care has been taken by new owners, Curio Collection by Hilton, to maintain its original charm. Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán has stayed true to the hotel’s authentic style, although there are flashes of pizzazz visible throughout. Monogrammed linen-laden beds that could double as clouds are the pièce de resistance. Aside from that, all of the hotel’s 33 rooms epitomise modern luxury; there's floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, the majority of which boast views of the square below. Read expert review From £117per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena
Na Xamena, Ibiza, Spain
7Telegraph expert rating
The hotel is built into the side of a cliff, concealed by pine forests all around, with fabulous views of the Mediterranean in all its glory. There is a lot of boho-shabby-chic gorgeousness going on in this traditional Ibizan structure but the showpiece is the Cascades, a series of heated outdoor thalassotherapy pools linked by waterfalls on different levels, seeming to tumble down the hillside. Nearly all the 77 rooms and suites have sea views. Décor was all white with a silver sofa, lending a 1970s disco vibe. The open-air lounge with its cushions shaped like giant lizards is a fabulous spot to sprawl while watching the sun go down with a cocktail or two before ambling into the Eden restaurant with its rustic tables on a series of terraces. Read expert review From £291per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
ME Ibiza
Santa Eularia des Riu, Ibiza, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
The five-star ME Ibiza encompasses all the fun of the coolest Balearic island in a setting of laidback luxury. White is the predominant colour with contemporary artworks providing vivid splashes of colour. There are three pools with chic stone tiles, a 24-hour gym and a SkinC spa with fab facials and massages, which you can have up on the roof if you like. There are 205 rooms and suites over three floors in an L-shaped building. The feather mattress topper made the vast bed even more sumptuous, or peruse the magazines on the large terrace. Up on the roof, the rather romantic restaurant specialises in seafood – the tuna tartare with guacamole or the lobster salad are just the thing as you gaze out at the glittering Mediterranean. Read expert review From £172per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Hotel Mirador de Dalt Vila
Ibiza Town, Ibiza, Spain
9Telegraph expert rating
Originally built in 1904, this hotel served as the residence for the Fajarnés family for generations and its old world, classic feel remains today. Marble, dark wood and gilt finishes abound, while large, open windows and airy, white curtains ensure rooms feel bright. A glass lift and well-integrated, state-of-the-art electronics complete the hotel’s classic-meets-21st century approach. There are 12 rooms at the Mirador, including a Grand Suite with a living room, two bathrooms, and terrace. Every room has a large, marble bathroom with heated towel racks, a whirlpool tub and Bulgari amenities. The Fajarnés family’s collection of paintings by local artists still adorns the walls, but the rooms are otherwise uniformly appointed to very high standards. Read expert review From £171per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Ibiza Gran Hotel
Ibiza, Spain
9Telegraph expert rating
This is a very grown-up place that manages to be a cool, calm place of retreat, even though the location is very urban. The owners, the Santandreu hotelier family from Mallorca, call it an ‘Art Hotel’ and it does indeed have a gallery feel with artworks everywhere by artists including Fernando Botero and Antoni Llena. There are 157 suites, all with original artwork and facing the pool or the harbour and Ibiza old town. With bamboo walls, warm neutral colours, original artworks and wood floors, the suites are not over-designed, just smart and comfortable. The stylish La Gaia bar and restaurant serves sushi, ceviches, salads, pizzas and burgers, as well as terrific cocktails. Read expert review From £235per night
Ushuaïa Tower
Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
Adopting a sassy approach to service and style, this bells-and-whistles beach option is ideal for grown-up clubbers or newcomers to the Ibiza scene wanting to dip into DJ-hosted parties at the neighbouring Ushuaïa Club. How to revive a tired hotel block? Garland it in giant flowers, throw the contemporary design book at the interior, stick a chic cocktail bar on the roof, indulge guests with VIP service and invite a line up of top DJs to join the party. Entertainment comes to you, whether it’s mermaids flipping their golden tails in the crimson pool or a jam session between a flamenco guitarist and a house DJ. Standard rooms feature a well-stocked bar and furnished terraces (four have a stage view, the rest overlook the pool or Ushuaïa Club). Read expert review From £439per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa
Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
This sleek five-star hotel offers a bit of Ibizan glitz and glamour in the comfort of a resort, with lots of facilities. It is all white and gold and shiny with a sensation of space and light. Natural tones are soothing after a night out. The complex is arranged around a massive pool with teak decking and palm trees. There are 430 rooms and suites, making this one of the largest hotels in Ibiza. Décor is all white with cerise and mustard design details. Staff are multilingual and take time to make sure guests are happy and getting the most out of their stay. Guests can use the considerable facilities of the Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa next door, which include two large pools, a kids’ pool, a gym, tennis courts and other sports’ courts. Read expert review From £131per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel
Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
The hotel is located right on Playa d’en Bossa, one of Ibiza's most fashionable beaches. The pool is surrounded by decking with plenty of daybeds to lounge around on, with quite a scene going on as the night wears on – and appearance by top DJs. You won’t have to peer over your shades for long to spot a famous face. There is also an achingly trendy beach club and of course a soothing spa to recover in. There are five categories of rooms and suites. All feature a lot of shiny white surfaces, and have well-stocked minibars, iPod docks, Wi-Fi and rain showers. Some of the suites are like miniclubs in their own right. The Minami restaurant mixes Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines, which works well as both rely on top-quality, ultrafresh ingredients. Read expert review From £439per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
