Hostal Marí

About Hostal Marí

Hostal Marí suits travellers who want a straightforward base in Sant Antoni de Portmany rather than a resort with grounds of its own. The guesthouse sits at Progreso, 42, a street in the town itself, so the bay, the harbour and the evening activity of the sunset strip are a short walk away. Couples touring the west coast by car and small groups who plan to be out all day find the position useful, and the 24-hour front desk helps late arrivals.

Hostal Marí is a two-star hostal, the Spanish term for a modest guesthouse, and it makes no claim to hotel polish. The draw is the address in the middle of town: air conditioning, free wifi, a lift to the floors, and a bar and restaurant downstairs for evenings when going out again feels like too much. Balcony rooms appear in the facilities list and are worth confirming when booking. Availability shifts with the season, so ask the property about the current arrangement.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany is 0.2 km from the door of Hostal Marí, which in practice means a short walk to the edge of the bay. The town faces due west, and its north shore is the sunset strip, where people gather in the evening. The harbour, the bus stops and the everyday shops of the centre are all close. Sant Antoni is a working town as well as a holiday one, so its streets stay inhabited outside the peak weeks.

A car or a taxi makes the rest of the west coast easy from Hostal Marí. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 2.9 km away, Cala Comte 7.2 km, and Cala d'Hort 12.5 km. The climb to Sa Talaia, the island's highest point at about 475 m, begins 7.3 km from the guesthouse. In high summer the coast road fills early and parking at the small coves goes quickly, so mornings are calmer. In May, June and September the same drives are shorter and the beaches quieter.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Hostal Marí cover what a couple or a family notices day to day: air conditioning, a television, a telephone, a desk and a safe, with a hairdryer and toiletries in the bathroom, which has a bath and a bidet. Cots can be arranged for a baby. A bar, a snack service and a restaurant operate on site, and lunch is served, so there is somewhere to eat without crossing town. A terrace and a lift complete the picture.

Because Hostal Marí is a two-star hostal, confirm the details that matter for the stay when booking: whether the balcony is included, which floor the room sits on, and how many people it takes. Late arrivals should check that the 24-hour front desk is staffed through the night on the arrival date. Laundry, luggage storage, a safe and the car rental service are listed, and the concierge can advise on the town.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 13.6 km from Hostal Marí in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. The simplest arrival is a taxi from the terminal rank, which brings bags to the door on Progreso. Buses from the airport run to Sant Antoni de Portmany, with more lines in summer than in winter; the island bus operator publishes current times. Drivers can collect a hire car at the airport and follow the signs for Sant Antoni.

From Ibiza Town port, 14.2 km from Hostal Marí in a straight line, ferries leave for La Savina on Formentera, about 30-35 minutes on the fast boats. Sant Antoni's own harbour handles some mainland routes in season, and buses from the town link with Ibiza Town and other parts of the island, with more lines in summer. Services thin out between November and April, so check timetables with the operators before a winter booking at Hostal Marí.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Beaches within reach of Hostal Marí begin with the bay at Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.2 km from the address. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.9 km away, are the nearest cove pair, reached by a short drive or a seasonal bus. Cala Comte is 7.2 km off, with shallow water and islets offshore. At 12.5 km, Cala d'Hort looks across to Es Vedrà, the islet about 380 m high that forms a nature reserve and allows no landing.

Fish and rice shape the menu on Ibiza. The stew bullit de peix and arròs a banda arrive in two courses, broth with rice first and the fish after. Places in Sant Antoni de Portmany, a short walk from Hostal Marí, serve both alongside everyday menus. Some kitchens close or shorten their week outside the main months, so ask at the front desk which ones are working during the stay.

A day from Hostal Marí

Start early from Hostal Marí and drive the 2.9 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta before the coast road fills in summer. Carry on to Cala Comte, 7.2 km from the guesthouse, for a swim over shallow ground and a view of the islets offshore. Return to Sant Antoni de Portmany for lunch at the hostal's restaurant or in the centre, 0.2 km away, and rest through the hottest hours.

In the afternoon, walkers can make the climb to Sa Talaia, about 475 m high and 7.3 km from Hostal Marí, for a view over the whole west coast. Others can take the 12.5 km run south to Cala d'Hort and watch the light change on Es Vedrà, the islet about 380 m high. Back in town, the bay faces due west and the north shore is the sunset strip, so the evening ends on foot. A hire car or a taxi covers the driving.

Practical tips

Hostal Marí is likely to be quietest in May, June and September, and busiest in July and August, when Sant Antoni de Portmany fills. Much of the island's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the guesthouse's own opening dates before booking outside the main months. Guests at Hostal Marí pay the Balearic sustainable tourism tax per person per night, collected by the accommodation; the rate varies with the type and category of the stay and the season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears sets the rules.

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