Can Ballet

About Can Ballet

Can Ballet suits travellers who want a self-contained base on the edge of Eivissa. The hotel is not rated and has no guest score listed, so it is a practical choice for those who prefer to judge the property for themselves. Its beachfront position and private beach give direct access to the sea, while the kitchen and washing machine make longer stays straightforward. The outdoor pool and garden add space to relax without leaving the grounds.

This is a self-catering hotel with a full kitchen, dishwasher and microwave, aimed at couples or families who want independence. The listed facilities include a cot and babysitting service, which makes it workable with children. The 24-hour front desk and shuttle service help late arrivals and those without a car. Free car parking and a garage remove the worry of finding a space in the busy summer months.

Location: Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town

Can Ballet sits on the coast between Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa, about 2 km straight line from Dalt Vila and 2.1 km from the beach at Playa d'en Bossa. The area is residential and quieter than the town centre, with the sea on one side and the airport about 4.8 km away. In high summer the roads fill with traffic, but the hotel's free parking and garage mean you can leave the car and walk to the beach. In the shoulder months of May and October the neighbourhood is calmer and the outdoor pool is more private.

The hotel's beachfront position means the water is a few steps away. Ibiza Town port is 2.7 km straight line, so a taxi or a short drive gets you to the ferries for Formentera. Talamanca beach is 3.7 km straight line, a shallow bay across the marina. Without a car, the shuttle service listed by the hotel helps reach the town and the port. Seasonal buses run along the main roads, but services are fewer from November to April.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Can Ballet are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, toaster and dishwasher. This makes them suited to self-catering stays, especially for families who need to prepare meals. Each room has air conditioning, a safe, a TV and free WiFi. The presence of a fireplace and a patio or terrace suggests some units have outdoor space and a cosy interior for cooler evenings. The listed iron and board, hairdryer and washing machine cover practical needs for longer holidays.

Couples may prefer a room with a bath and a bidet, while families can use the cot and the babysitting service listed. The 24-hour front desk is useful for late check-in after a flight. The hotel does not list a restaurant, so guests rely on the kitchen or eat out. Confirm with the property whether the outdoor pool and private beach are open year-round, as many Ibiza hotels close from November to April. The shuttle service may also be seasonal.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 4.8 km straight line from Can Ballet. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa, but the hotel is not on the main bus route, so you may need a taxi from the nearest stop. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility, and the hotel has free parking and a garage. In winter, flights are fewer and some bus lines stop running, so a taxi or car is more reliable.

From Ibiza Town port, the hotel is 2.7 km straight line. A taxi from the port takes about 5-10 minutes. If you arrive by ferry from Formentera, you can walk to the taxi rank at the port. The hotel's shuttle service, if arranged in advance, can collect from the port or airport. Driving from the port: follow the coast road past the marina towards Playa d'en Bossa; the hotel is on the left. The area is easy to navigate by car, but parking in Ibiza Town itself is limited.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Playa d'en Bossa, 2.1 km straight line, the longest beach on Ibiza with shallow water and a line of bars and shops. Talamanca is 3.7 km straight line, a calm bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, good for swimming. The hotel's own private beach and beachfront position mean you can swim without travelling. The Puig des Molins necropolis, a Phoenician-Punic burial site and part of the UNESCO listing, is 1.6 km straight line, walkable or a short drive.

Dalt Vila, the walled old town, is 2.3 km straight line. Walk the Renaissance walls and visit the cathedral at the top. The Ses Salines dunes are 7.9 km straight line, inside the natural park with salt pans and juniper woodland. For food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses, in the restaurants of Ibiza Town or along the Playa d'en Bossa strip. The hotel's kitchen lets you cook fresh fish bought at the town market.

A day from Can Ballet

Start the morning at Can Ballet with breakfast on the patio or terrace. Walk to the private beach for a swim before the heat builds. Drive 2 km to Dalt Vila and spend an hour walking the 16th-century walls and the cobbled streets. The Puig des Molins necropolis is 1.6 km from the hotel, so you can visit the archaeological site on the way back. Midday: return to the hotel for lunch prepared in the kitchen or pick up supplies at a supermarket in Ibiza Town.

In the afternoon, drive 2.1 km to Playa d'en Bossa for a longer swim or a walk along the sand. The beach has shallow water and is less crowded in the late afternoon. From there, continue to Talamanca (3.7 km) for a quieter swim before sunset. Evening: drive into Ibiza Town port (2.7 km) for dinner at a fish restaurant overlooking the marina. The hotel's free parking means you can leave the car and explore the port on foot. Return to Can Ballet for a night swim in the outdoor pool.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Can Ballet's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand for parking and the outdoor pool. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of hotel, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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