Hotel Simbad Ibiza

About Hotel Simbad Ibiza

Hotel Simbad Ibiza suits travellers who want the calm of Talamanca bay without giving up the town. The bay lies across the marina from Ibiza Town, so the water is shallow and easy, while the quays, cafés and old-town lanes of the capital are a short run south. Couples who split their days between swimming and the walled town, and families who prefer gentler water, settle here quickly.

This is a four-star hotel at Ses Figueres 22, with a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,096 reviews. It works as a base rather than a self-contained resort: the listed facilities lean towards practical comfort, with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre, free parking and a shuttle service, so days can be built around the bay and the town. A 24 hour front desk covers late arrivals.

Location: Talamanca

Talamanca is a calm, shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, and the hotel sits in a side street just behind the waterfront. The water shelves gently, which keeps families with small children comfortable, and Dalt Vila sits on its hill across the bay, about 2.6 km away. Ses Figueres is quiet at night, with the town's traffic staying on the far side of the marina.

The bay is about 1 km away, Ibiza Town port about 2 km, and the Dalt Vila walls about 2.5 km, all straight line. Walking to the port is realistic in spring and autumn; in July and August many visitors use the listed shuttle or take a taxi instead. Playa d'en Bossa is 5.4 km off, easier by car or bus. The shoulder months bring emptier water and easier roads.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms come with the items guests usually ask about first: air conditioning, a balcony, a safe, a refrigerator, a television and a telephone, with a desk and a bath in the listed set-up. Toiletries and a hairdryer are provided, and an iron and board can be arranged. Non-smoking rooms are available. Couples should ask which balconies catch the afternoon sun, and families should confirm cots when booking.

The hotel also lists a jacuzzi, massage and room service, along with laundry and housekeeping, so longer stays are manageable. The 24 hour front desk handles late check-in, and luggage storage helps when a flight leaves after checkout. Special diets can be discussed with the property before arrival, and the concierge can advise on car rental and currency exchange. Confirm pool depths and shuttle times directly.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 9.1 km south-west of the hotel, in the municipality of Sant Josep. Taxis and hire cars cover the run directly; several bus lines link the airport with Ibiza Town, with more of them in summer, and the listed shuttle service is worth arranging ahead. Traffic around the marina varies, so allow room before an evening flight.

From Ibiza Town port, 2 km away, the roads around the marina lead to Talamanca in a few minutes by taxi. Guests arriving from Formentera reach La Savina by fast ferry in about 30-35 minutes or by conventional ferry in about an hour, then transfer from the port. Playa d'en Bossa is 5.4 km off. Winter brings fewer flights and fewer sailings, so check schedules with the operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swimming is in Talamanca bay, roughly 1 km away, where the shallows suit children. Playa d'en Bossa, the island's longest beach, is 5.4 km south. The Ses Salines dunes, salt pans and juniper lie 10.9 km away at the southern tip, inside a natural park protected since 2001 and listed by Ramsar as a wetland. Buses and hire cars both reach these stretches.

Ibiza Town's sights are close: the Dalt Vila walls about 2.5 km away and the Puig des Molins necropolis about 3.2 km, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999. For food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses, plus fresh fish and rice dishes. The capital eats through the year, unlike the seasonal beach bars.

A day from Hotel Simbad Ibiza

Start with an early swim in Talamanca bay, about 1 km from Hotel Simbad Ibiza, before the water fills with people. Take the listed shuttle or walk to Ibiza Town port, 2 km away, then climb through the Dalt Vila walls, roughly 2.5 km from the hotel. The old town is best covered on foot, through stone lanes that stay shaded in the middle of the day.

In the afternoon the Puig des Molins necropolis, about 3.2 km away, pairs well with a wander through the town. A car or taxi covers the 5.4 km to Playa d'en Bossa, or the longer 10.9 km run to the Ses Salines dunes. Evenings belong to the bay: a late swim, then dinner, with Ibiza Town's lights across the water.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Hotel Simbad Ibiza's opening dates before booking a winter stay. July and August are peak, with the busiest roads and the fullest pools. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of the accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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