Azuline Hotel M

About Azuline Hotel M

Azuline Hotel M suits travellers who want a four-star base in the middle of Sant Antoni de Portmany rather than a quiet cove. The address on Reis Católics puts the west-facing bay and the town's seafront within a short walk, which helps couples who plan to eat out in the evening and families who want shops and services close by without driving. The hotel holds a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews.

This is a full-service stay rather than a small guesthouse: a garden, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a restaurant are all listed, so a day can pass without leaving the building. Rooms are air conditioned and many have a balcony, though which ones look where is worth asking about directly. Late arrivals are covered by a 24 hour front desk, useful when flights from northern Europe land after dark.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany sits on a bay that faces due west, with the sunset strip along its north shore, and Azuline Hotel M stands 0.4 km from the town centre in straight-line terms. That is close enough to walk to the water and the evening crowds, and far enough that rooms away from the front stay quieter. The town keeps working through the year, unlike much of the island's seasonal trade, so a winter stay still finds things open.

A car or a taxi makes the coves of the west coast easy: Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 2.7 km away, Cala Comte 7.2 km and Cala d'Hort 12.6 km. Buses run along the main roads in summer, with more lines and later departures than in winter, and the hotel can advise on current routes. In July and August the bay fills and traffic slows; in May, June and September the same distances take much less time.

Rooms and facilities

Couples tend to use the balcony as the extra room it is, with air conditioning inside for the hottest weeks and a safe for documents and devices. Families are helped by non-smoking rooms, a garden for children to run in and a pool on site, plus a first aid point for the usual scrapes. The listed room service and laundry service matter more on longer stays, when washing and an occasional meal indoors beat another evening out.

Parking is listed, which is worth confirming before arrival if you plan to hire a car, because the centre of Sant Antoni fills in high summer. The fitness centre and the bars are on-site facilities rather than promises about opening hours, and the restaurant's seasonal timetable is best checked with the property. Ask directly about the view from the balcony, the floor you are on and the pool's opening dates in the shoulder months.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 13.8 km from Azuline Hotel M in a straight line, south-west of Ibiza Town in the municipality of Sant Josep. Taxis wait outside arrivals and are the simplest option with luggage; hire cars are available at the airport and there is parking at the hotel. Buses link the airport with Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and the south beaches, with more lines in summer, so check the island bus operator before you land.

Ibiza Town port is 14.4 km away in a straight line, useful if you arrive from Formentera, Palma or the mainland and continue to Sant Antoni by road. Ferries from that port also run to Formentera's La Savina, and Sant Antoni has some mainland routes in season, so the town can be a start or an end point. Flights and sailings thin out in winter; the hotel can confirm what runs when you travel.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 2.7 km away, a pair of small sandy coves that reward an early start in summer. Cala Comte, 7.2 km off, is known for shallow clear water and islets offshore, and its sunset draws a crowd. Cala d'Hort, 12.6 km away, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that sits in a nature reserve and cannot be landed on.

Inland, the climb to Sa Talaia begins within reach at 7.5 km, and the summit at about 475 m is the highest point on Ibiza. Food on the island runs to fish: bullit de peix and arròs a banda are the same stew served in two courses, rice last, and both appear along the west coast. Village kitchens in the hills behind Sant Antoni keep shorter hours out of season, so a call ahead is sensible.

A day from Azuline Hotel M

Start with the pool or the fitness centre before the heat builds, then take the short walk into Sant Antoni for coffee and a look at the bay. Drive or take a taxi 2.7 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a morning swim, arriving early because both coves are small. Back in town for lunch, the afternoon stays slow, which is the point of a west-facing coast.

Late afternoon is the time to head 7.2 km to Cala Comte, where the sun sets over the islets and the water stays shallow a long way out. An alternative is Cala d'Hort, 12.6 km away, with Es Vedrà on the horizon and the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park behind it. Return to Sant Antoni for a late dinner, or use room service if the day has run long.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, though Sant Antoni's main town services keep going, so confirm Azuline Hotel M's own opening dates before booking a winter trip. July and August are the peak, with typical sea temperatures around 25-26 °C in August and the busiest roads. Azuline Hotel M charges the Balearic sustainable tourism tax per person per night; the amount varies with the accommodation and the season, drops 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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