Hotel Gran Sol

About Hotel Gran Sol

Hotel Gran Sol suits travellers who want a straightforward base in Sant Antoni de Portmany rather than a resort with a big entertainment programme. Couples touring the west coast by car, friends on a first visit to Ibiza and families who prefer a pool to a busy beach club all fit the same brief here. The address on Calle Soledad keeps the bay and the town centre within a short walk, so evenings on foot are easy and no car is needed for dinner.

The property is a three-star hotel with an outdoor pool, a garden and a pool bar, and it carries a guest score of 4.7/5 from 1288 reviews. Room fittings include air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and, in some categories, a balcony. It is not a beachfront building: Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta lie 2.5 km away, so the pool and terrace do the everyday work and the coast is a short drive or a seasonal bus ride.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany sits at the head of a wide bay on Ibiza's west coast, and the water in front of it faces straight into the sunset. Hotel Gran Sol is 0.7 km from the centre, close enough to walk in for the harbour and the promenade, far enough to sleep. The north shore of the bay carries the bars associated with the sunset strip, while the streets behind the hotel stay quieter.

The address works on foot for daily errands in Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.7 km away. Everything else on this coast is easier with a car or a taxi: Cala Comte is 6.7 km from the hotel, Cala d'Hort 12.3 km, and the climb to Sa Talaia starts about 7.5 km away. In July and August the bay road fills in the late afternoon, so leaving earlier helps. Late spring and early autumn give the same coastline with lighter traffic.

Rooms and facilities

Couples tend to use the pool terrace and the walk into town; families use the outdoor pool, the cots, the lifts and the free car parking, which removes a daily cost. Late arrivals are covered by the 24 hour front desk, express check-in, luggage storage and 24 hour security. The hotel also lists a Jacuzzi, a garden, a lounge, a restaurant and a pool bar for evenings when nobody wants to go out.

Confirm the room type before booking, because balconies and terraces appear among the listed fittings rather than in every category. Ask about cot placement and whether a special diet can be handled at the restaurant. Bike and car rental are arranged through the property, and laundry, ironing and wake-up calls are listed services. Request a non-smoking room and a safe at the time of booking rather than on arrival.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) sits in Sant Josep, 14 km from Hotel Gran Sol in a straight line. A taxi is the shortest option with luggage, and a hire car collected at the airport gives the freedom to reach the west coast coves the same day; the hotel has free parking and a garage. Buses run between the airport, Sant Antoni de Portmany and Ibiza Town, with more lines in summer. Check the island bus operator for current times.

Ibiza Town port is 14.8 km away in a straight line, useful if you arrive from Formentera at La Savina or from the mainland. Sant Antoni de Portmany itself is 0.7 km from the door, so the last stretch of any journey is short. Seasonal buses thin out from November, and flights into Ibiza are fewer in winter; check the operators and the island bus company before fixing dates, and ask Hotel Gran Sol which services run in your month.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swimming is at Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.5 km away, a pair of small coves on the same side of the island. Cala Comte, 6.7 km from the hotel, is the west coast classic for a late afternoon swim and the sunset over the islets offshore. Cala d'Hort, 12.3 km away, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that nobody lands on. Sa Talaia, the highest point at about 475 m, is 7.5 km away.

Fish stew served in two courses, bullit de peix followed by arròs a banda, is the dish to look for in Sant Antoni de Portmany, along with grilled fish and rice cooked to order. Portions are built for sharing, so a table of two can order one stew and a salad. Inland, the villages of Sant Josep de sa Talaia and Santa Eulària des Riu keep more traditional kitchens. Book ahead in high summer, when the seafront tables fill early.

A day from Hotel Gran Sol

Start early with the short walk into Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.7 km from Hotel Gran Sol, for coffee and a look at the harbour before the heat builds. Drive to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.5 km away, and swim before the car park fills. Spend the afternoon by the outdoor pool, then head west: Cala Comte is 6.7 km from the hotel and the sunset there is why many people choose this coast.

A second day can go higher and further. The climb to Sa Talaia begins about 7.5 km from the hotel, and the summit at roughly 475 m gives the whole island in one view; go early, before the heat. In the afternoon, Cala d'Hort is 12.3 km away, with Es Vedrà offshore. Return to Sant Antoni de Portmany for a late dinner, 0.7 km from the door, and leave the car in the hotel garage.

Practical tips

Much of the tourism business around Sant Antoni de Portmany closes roughly from November to April, so confirm opening dates with Hotel Gran Sol before booking a winter stay; the town centre stays open all year. Peak demand falls in July and August, when west coast roads and coves are busiest. A sustainable tourism tax, the Balearic ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation here, varying with season and length of stay, with children under 16 exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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