Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels

About Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels

Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels suits travellers who want a village on the doorstep rather than an isolated stretch of coast road. The address on Punta Prima in Es Pujols puts the shops, the boat houses and the evening bars of Formentera's liveliest village 0.2 km away, while the listed garden, pool and fitness centre cover the hours when staying in appeals more. Couples, families and divers all find something useful in the facilities.

This is a four-star hotel scoring 4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews, which sits among the higher-rated addresses in Es Pujols. The shape of the stay leans towards suites with cooking space rather than a plain room: the listed kitchen, microwave and refrigerator point to some self-catering, while the 24 hour front desk, breakfast in room and concierge keep the hotel side in view. A short break covers the village and the lagoons; a longer stay gives time for the whole island.

Location: Es Pujols

Es Pujols is Formentera's liveliest village, with a beach, boat houses and bars that stay busy into the evening. Staying at Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels puts all of that 0.2 km away, a short walk for dinner or a drink. Sant Ferran de ses Roques is 1.5 km off, a crossroads village between the lagoon and the south coast, and the shops and market of the capital, Sant Francesc Xavier, are 3.1 km from the door.

The village, its beach and the lanes around it need no transport at all, so a car is not essential for a short stay at Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels. Beyond that the figures decide: La Savina port is 3.9 km, Sant Francesc Xavier 3.1 km and the Ca na Costa tomb 1.5 km. The hotel lists bike rental and car rental, which suits Formentera's signposted green routes; the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before hiring.

Rooms and facilities

For couples, the listed features that matter most are the air conditioning, the terrace, the jacuzzi and the massage service, alongside free wifi and a safe. Families get family rooms and sofa beds in the inventory, a garden and an outdoor pool, plus first aid on hand and a 24 hour front desk. Divers have a diving option listed, convenient given the clear Pitiusan water. Not every item appears in every room type, so ask for the exact list at booking.

Late arrivals are covered at Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels by the 24 hour front desk and luggage storage, and the concierge and currency exchange help with the first evening. Guests on special diets should mention it in advance, and breakfast in room is worth confirming when you book. Ask too whether the kitchen, microwave and refrigerator come with the room type you choose, and whether cleaning and toiletries are included in the rate.

Getting there

There is no airport on Formentera, so the route runs through Ibiza. Ibiza Airport (IBZ) sits about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, and from there you transfer to Ibiza Town port for the ferry to La Savina: fast ferries about 30-35 minutes, conventional boats about an hour. From La Savina, Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels is 3.9 km away. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter, so check the operators.

The hotel lists a shuttle service, worth asking about before arrival. For the rest of the island, bikes suit flat Formentera, and the signposted green routes link the villages, with scooters, buses and taxis filling the gaps. The Consell de Formentera limits visitor vehicles in high season, so confirm the rules before bringing a car on the ferry or hiring one at La Savina. The 24 hour front desk at Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels is the place to ask.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ca na Costa, a megalithic tomb about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas, lies 1.5 km from Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels. The Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix lagoons, with birds around the salt pans, are 2.5 km away. Sant Francesc Xavier and its fortified 18th-century church, built as a refuge, are 3.2 km off, with a market and the island's shops.

Food on Formentera is simple and sea-led: peix sec, the dried fish that turns up in island salads, and fresh fish cooked plainly. Es Pujols, 0.2 km from Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels, is where the evening trade concentrates, and Sant Ferran de ses Roques at 1.5 km has its own small centre. The hotel's bar and café listing covers a drink before you head out, and special diets can be noted with the property.

A day from Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels

Start with the short walk to Es Pujols beach, 0.2 km from Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels, before the village fills. Then take a bike from the hotel's rental service for the 1.5 km to Ca na Costa, and carry on to the lagoons 2.5 km out, where the salt pans draw birds in the quiet hours. Return for the outdoor pool or the jacuzzi during the afternoon heat.

In the evening, go 3.1 km to Sant Francesc Xavier for the fortified church and the town's shops, or stay local: Es Pujols is 0.2 km away and its bars run late in season. A taxi back from Sant Francesc is the simplest end to the night. The 24 hour front desk at Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels means a late return causes no difficulty, and luggage storage helps if you leave the next day.

Practical tips

Opening dates decide a lot here. Outside the main towns, much of island life winds down roughly from November to April, and many hotels, beach bars and seasonal buses close with it, so confirm the dates with Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels before booking. July and August bring the largest crowds. Expect the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, to be added per person per night by the hotel; the rate varies with the category of accommodation and the season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rules.

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