Hotel Torre Del Mar

About Hotel Torre Del Mar

Hotel Torre Del Mar is a four-star hotel on the south side of Ibiza, set back from the sand at Playa d'en Bossa and close to the port of Eivissa. The mix of a garden, two pools and a short run to the airport suits couples who want a base for both beach days and town evenings, and families who prefer an address away from the busiest stretch. Late arrivals are covered by a 24-hour front desk.

This is a full-service hotel rather than a small guesthouse, with 24-hour security, lifts, a restaurant, bars, a pool bar, a fitness centre and a sauna. The listed guest score is 4.6 out of 5 from 1819 reviews. Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony, a safe and a minibar, and family rooms and non-smoking rooms are among the options. Parking, a garage and a car rental desk are listed too.

Location: Eivissa (Ibiza Town)

Playa d'en Bossa runs along the south coast as the longest beach on Ibiza, with the island's big clubs set behind the sand. Hotel Torre Del Mar has an address on Calle Carlos Roman Ferrer, about 1.3 km from that beach in a straight line, so the sand is a short trip rather than a step from the door. That suits travellers who want the beach and the nights within reach, and a garden and pool to return to.

Some things are close enough on foot. The Puig des Molins necropolis is about 1.1 km away, the lanes of Dalt Vila about 1.8 km and Ibiza Town port about 2.4 km, all straight-line figures. Talamanca, a shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, is about 3.5 km off, and the dunes at Ses Salines about 7.3 km; both are easier by car, bus or taxi. High summer brings traffic and full car parks, while May, June, September and October are calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Hotel Torre Del Mar cover the practical side of a beach holiday: free wifi, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar and a balcony in the rooms, plus laundry, dry cleaning and iron and board for longer stays. Couples have the indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, massage and a lounge to fall back on when the weather turns. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk and room service. Breakfast in room is on the list as well.

Families get cots, a babysitting service, family rooms and entertainment activities, with a garden and an outdoor pool to fill the afternoons. A restaurant, a pool bar and bars mean meals do not always need a trip out. Confirm with Hotel Torre Del Mar which pools are heated, whether the sauna and jacuzzi run all year, how the shuttle service works, and whether a cot and balcony are guaranteed in the room booked.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport sits about 4.7 km away in a straight line, a short transfer at the start or end of a stay. A taxi is the quick option with luggage, and the island bus network links the airport with Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, with more lines in summer; check current times with the island bus operator. Hotel Torre Del Mar also lists a car rental service, free car parking and a garage.

The port of Eivissa is about 2.4 km away in a straight line, and it is the place to pick up ferries to La Savina on Formentera, and to Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Formentera has no airport, so a two-island trip means flying into Ibiza and sailing across, with fast ferries taking about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour. Talamanca bay is about 3.5 km off. Winter flights and ferries thin out, so check operators before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Playa d'en Bossa is the nearest sand, about 1.3 km away in a straight line and the longest beach on the island. Talamanca, roughly 3.5 km off, is a shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town and a calmer choice for small children. The dunes and salt pans of Ses Salines Natural Park lie about 7.3 km south; the park dates from 2001, is a Ramsar wetland and still produces salt.

Two of the island's UNESCO-listed sights are close: the Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins about 1.1 km away, and the Renaissance walls of Dalt Vila about 1.9 km, with the cathedral at the top. Ibiza's World Heritage listing dates from 1999 and also covers the posidonia meadows and the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta. For island food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the fish stew served in two courses.

A day from Hotel Torre Del Mar

Start early with the walk to the Puig des Molins necropolis, about 1.1 km, before the day heats up, then carry on to the walls of Dalt Vila, roughly 1.9 km, and climb through the gates to the cathedral at the top. The return to Hotel Torre Del Mar is short enough to manage before lunch. Spend the afternoon between the outdoor pool and the garden, then eat at the hotel.

For a beach day, Playa d'en Bossa is about 1.3 km away and can be walked or reached with a short ride, while Talamanca, about 3.5 km, is the quieter bay for swimming. A car or taxi opens up the dunes at Ses Salines, about 7.3 km, best seen in the morning or late afternoon. End the day in the garden or at the bar, with Ibiza Town about 1.8 km off for a later evening.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, and July and August are the peak, when Playa d'en Bossa fills and roads slow down. Check the opening dates of Hotel Torre Del Mar with the hotel before booking outside the main season, and expect fewer flights and ferries in winter. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary with category and season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears sets them.

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