Cubanito Ibiza

About Cubanito Ibiza

Cubanito Ibiza suits travellers who want Ibiza's west coast within easy reach without sleeping in the middle of the sunset strip. The hotel stands on the Carretera de Cala Gracio, a short hop from Sant Antoni de Portmany and its west-facing bay. Couples, groups of friends and families with older children fit the mix: a pool to come back to, parking for a hire car, and Cala Salada, Cala Comte and the Sa Talaia climb all inside a short drive.

Cubanito Ibiza is a four-star hotel, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 477 reviews. It works as a holiday base rather than a resort with grounds to wander: the appeal is a room, a pool and a position that puts the coves and the town within minutes of the door. Breakfast, a restaurant and bars are listed, and there is a garden and a terrace. Expect a busy, informal feel in July and August and a much calmer one in May and October.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

The hotel stands on the Carretera de Cala Gracio in Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.3 km from the town in a straight line. Sant Antoni's bay faces due west, and the north shore is the sunset strip, where the evening gathers through the summer. The town itself has the harbour, buses and shops that keep going outside the season, which matters in spring and autumn. The address sits on the edge of town rather than in the middle of the strip.

Walking into Sant Antoni takes a few minutes. Cala Salada and its smaller neighbour Cala Saladeta are 1.9 km away, close enough for a taxi or a short drive, though the lane down is steep. A hire car opens up the rest of the west coast: Cala Comte at 6.6 km, Cala d'Hort at 12.7 km. In high summer the coast road and town parking fill up; in May and October the same journeys are quiet.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Cubanito Ibiza are set up for practical holidays rather than long spells indoors. Air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a TV and wifi are listed, along with a balcony, a bath, a hairdryer and toiletries. Some accommodation includes a kitchen, a refrigerator and a sofa bed, which helps families and anyone staying a week or more. Late arrivals can use the 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and a wake-up service, all listed among the facilities.

Couples should ask for a quieter room away from the night club listed on site, and anyone with mobility needs should confirm step-free access to the pool and the lifts, since wheelchair accessibility is listed. Pet owners can check the hotel's conditions for dogs. Breakfast in the room, room service and a pool bar appear on the list, but seasonal hours are worth confirming directly with Cubanito Ibiza, as is parking, which is listed as free.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 14.7 km from Cubanito Ibiza in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. A taxi is the simplest option with bags, and a hire car collected at the airport covers the whole stay, with free parking listed at the hotel. Buses link the airport with Sant Antoni de Portmany, with more lines running in summer, so check the island bus operator's current timetable before relying on one.

Ibiza Town port, 15.4 km away, is where ferries leave for Formentera's La Savina, and for Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the practical route to Cubanito Ibiza. From Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.3 km off, the hotel is a short taxi ride or a walk with light luggage. Sailings and flights thin out between November and April, so check operators and airlines before booking a winter crossing.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Two coves sit close: Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 1.9 km away, with clear water and a rocky, pine-backed shoreline. Cala Comte, 6.6 km off, is the well-known west-coast sunset spot, with shallow water and islets offshore. Cala d'Hort, 12.7 km away, looks across to Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that sits in a nature reserve and cannot be landed on. Sant Antoni de Portmany itself, 1.3 km away, has the bay and the harbour.

The climb to Sa Talaia, Ibiza's highest point at about 475 m, starts within 8 km of the hotel and gives the island in one view. East along the coast, Dalt Vila in Eivissa, with its 16th-century Renaissance walls and cathedral at the top, forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999. For food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island fish stew served in two courses, and simply grilled fish with rice.

A day from Cubanito Ibiza

Start early and drive to Cala Salada, 1.9 km away, before the parking fills; the smaller Cala Saladeta is a short scramble beyond. Come back through Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.3 km from Cubanito Ibiza, for a late breakfast, then use the pool through the middle of the day. In the afternoon, take the car 8 km to the Sa Talaia trailhead for the climb to about 475 m, or stay low and drive to Cala Comte, 6.6 km away.

Late afternoon belongs to the west coast. Cala Comte, 6.6 km off, faces the sunset and fills up early; Cala d'Hort, 12.7 km away, looks towards Es Vedrà instead. Back at Cubanito Ibiza, the pool bar and the restaurant are listed for an easy dinner, and Sant Antoni's sunset strip, 1.3 km away, is a short taxi ride. A hire car makes the return simple, with free parking listed at the hotel.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Cubanito Ibiza's own opening dates before booking a winter stay; the main towns stay open, and flights and ferries are fewer. July and August are the peak, with the coast roads and coves at their busiest. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is lower 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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