Dos Monos

About Dos Monos

Dos Monos suits travellers who want the west coast of Ibiza within easy reach without sleeping on the sunset strip itself. Couples, families and groups of friends travelling together get a base that works for both short beach days and longer, self-catering stays. The hotel stands in the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany, 2.4 km in a straight line from the town, with the coves of the west coast spread out around it.

This is a four-star hotel rather than a simple room-only stop. The listed facilities point to stays of a week or more: kitchens and kitchenettes, washing machines, dishwashers and outdoor space, plus an outdoor pool and a garden. Free car parking makes it straightforward to keep a hire car and come and go. Dos Monos is a practical, comfortable choice for exploring this side of Ibiza at your own pace.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany sits around a bay that faces due west, and the north shore of that bay is the sunset strip, where crowds gather in the evening. Dos Monos is 2.4 km in a straight line from the town, close enough to reach for dinner or the marina yet set back from the busiest stretch. The surrounding municipality mixes small coves, pine-covered slopes and the climb up to Sa Talaia.

Walking into Sant Antoni is realistic for some guests; for others a taxi, a hire car or a seasonal bus is easier, and the hotel's free parking helps if you drive. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 5.5 km away in a straight line, Cala Comte 7.5 km and Cala d'Hort 10.9 km, so a car opens up the coast. High summer brings traffic and full car parks on this side of the island; May, June and late September are calmer.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities are set up for self-contained stays. Couples can settle into a unit with a kitchenette, a balcony and air conditioning, while families can make use of the cots and high chairs listed. Washing machines, dishwashers, ironing boards and a laundry service cut down on packing. For late arrivals, ask Dos Monos in advance about reception hours and how keys are handed over, since these arrangements vary.

Not every unit will have every item on the list, so confirm the specifics when booking: whether the kitchen includes an oven or only a microwave, whether the terrace or patio is private, and whether a safe and hairdryer come as standard. Pets are listed as allowed, which is worth mentioning at the time of booking. Ask Dos Monos about cleaning and parking before you travel, particularly in July and August.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 11 km from Dos Monos in a straight line, on the other side of Sant Josep. A taxi is the simplest option with luggage, and a hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the west coast. Buses run from the airport to Sant Antoni de Portmany, with more lines in summer; check the island bus operator for current times, then cover the last stretch to the hotel by taxi or on foot.

From Ibiza Town port, 12.4 km away in a straight line, the drive to Dos Monos crosses the south-west of the island. The port is where ferries arrive from Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, so the hotel works as a first or last night of an island-hopping trip. Ferries and flights are fewer in winter, and some seasonal bus routes stop; check operators and Dos Monos before booking a late arrival.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest coves are Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 5.5 km away in a straight line, small and popular and best reached early. Cala Comte, 7.5 km away, has shallow clear water and islets offshore and is the classic place to watch the sun go down on this coast. Cala d'Hort, 10.9 km away, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that sits inside a nature reserve where nobody lands.

Inland, the climb to Sa Talaia starts 4.8 km from Dos Monos; at about 475 m it is the highest point on Ibiza, with views over much of the island. Sant Antoni de Portmany itself, 2.4 km away, has the harbour and everyday shops. Look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island fish stew served in two courses, and simple rice dishes with fresh fish in the villages and along the coast.

A day from Dos Monos

Start early and drive the 5.5 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta from Dos Monos before the morning gets busy. Swim, then return for lunch by the pool and a shaded hour in the garden. In the afternoon, take the short run to Sant Antoni de Portmany, 2.4 km away in a straight line, for the harbour and a coffee, leaving the car at the hotel and using a taxi if parking looks tight.

In the evening, head for Cala Comte, 7.5 km away, to watch the sun drop into the sea, or drive the longer 10.9 km to Cala d'Hort for the view of Es Vedrà. On a cooler day, swap the beach for the walk up Sa Talaia, 4.8 km from the hotel. Return to Dos Monos for a late dinner on the terrace, with the kitchen and fridge making an easy night of it.

Practical tips

The island's season shapes a stay at Dos Monos. Many beach bars, boat trips and seasonal buses on Ibiza close roughly from November to April, though Sant Antoni de Portmany and Eivissa stay open all year. July and August are the busiest months for roads and beaches, so confirm Dos Monos's opening dates before booking. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged by the hotel per person per night; at Dos Monos the rate varies with season and length of stay and children under 16 are exempt, so check the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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