Hostal Sunset Ibiza

About Hostal Sunset Ibiza

Hostal Sunset Ibiza is a three-star guesthouse in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west coast of Ibiza, and it suits travellers who want a simple base within walking distance of the bay. The address is Barcelona 7, a short walk from the town centre. Couples on a short break, friends touring the west coast and families needing a practical room rather than a resort all fit here.

Hostal Sunset Ibiza is a hostal rather than a hotel, so expect a small property with a lounge, a terrace and a limited set of services rather than a full resort. Air conditioning, free Wifi and a safe are listed, and rooms are listed with a television, a refrigerator and a balcony. It works as a place to sleep and shower between days at the coves and evenings in town.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany wraps around a bay that faces due west, and the north shore is the sunset strip, where people gather as the light goes. Hostal Sunset Ibiza is 0.5 km from the centre in a straight line, so the harbour, the bus stops and the waterfront are a short walk away. The mood in town is busy and informal, and the waterfront stays active from the afternoon into the night.

The town is walkable from Hostal Sunset Ibiza, but the west coast's coves need wheels. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta lie 2.6 km away in a straight line, Cala Comte 7 km and Cala d'Hort 12.5 km, and a car or a seasonal bus is the practical way to reach them. High summer fills the coast road and the parking areas; May, June and September are calmer for the same journeys.

Rooms and facilities

The rooms at Hostal Sunset Ibiza keep things practical: air conditioning, a television, a radio, a desk, a safe and a refrigerator are all listed. Some rooms add a balcony, a sofa bed or a bath, and family rooms are available for guests with children. Non-smoking rooms are listed too, and pets are allowed, which helps anyone travelling with a dog.

Check-in times, breakfast and the exact room layout are worth confirming with Hostal Sunset Ibiza before booking, since reception hours and seasonal arrangements change through the year. Guests arriving late should ask in advance how to collect keys. The hostal lists free Wifi, a lounge, a terrace, luggage storage, laundry service, housekeeping and first-aid provision; ask which of these operate year-round.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.9 km from Hostal Sunset Ibiza in a straight line. The simplest arrival is by taxi, or with a hire car picked up at the airport for the days that follow. Airport buses serve Sant Antoni de Portmany, with more lines in summer, and leave a walk of about 0.5 km to Barcelona 7. Check the island bus operator for current lines.

Ibiza Town port is 14.5 km from Hostal Sunset Ibiza, which matters if you arrive by ferry from Formentera or the mainland. From the port, a taxi covers the run to Sant Antoni de Portmany, and island buses link the two towns, with more departures between May and October. Sant Antoni also sees some mainland ferry routes in season. Winter brings fewer flights and ferries.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 2.6 km from Hostal Sunset Ibiza, the closest swimming to the hostal, reached by road or on foot along the coast. Cala Comte, 7 km away, draws people for the evening light, with small islets just offshore. Cala d'Hort, 12.5 km south, has Es Vedrà on its horizon, the limestone islet about 380 m high where landing is not permitted.

Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.5 km from the hostal, supplies the everyday shops and the waterfront. Inland, the climb to Sa Talaia, the island's highest point at about 475 m, begins 7.5 km away. Ibiza's cooking is built around fish: bullit de peix and arròs a banda are the two courses of one stew, and rice dishes with fish appear widely. Fish is also grilled simply, with local vegetables alongside.

A day from Hostal Sunset Ibiza

Begin with a swim at Cala Salada or Cala Saladeta, 2.6 km from Hostal Sunset Ibiza, before the road and the parking areas fill in summer. Back in town for lunch, then choose between Cala Comte, 7 km away, and the 7.5 km run to the trail up Sa Talaia. Both need a car or a seasonal bus; the hostal is the fixed point for the day.

In the evening, walk the 0.5 km from Hostal Sunset Ibiza to the bay, where the sun sets straight ahead and the north shore fills with people. For a different end to the day, Cala d'Hort is 12.5 km away, with Es Vedrà offshore. Returning to Sant Antoni for dinner keeps the drive short, and seasonal bus times are worth checking with the island operator if the car stays parked.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm the opening dates of Hostal Sunset Ibiza before planning a winter stay, and expect the busiest weeks in July and August. Expect the Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) to be added by the accommodation per person per night; the amount varies with property type and season, is lower in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the rates.

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