Neptuno

About Neptuno

Neptuno suits travellers who want a simple, well-equipped base on the west coast of Ibiza rather than a resort with a programme of its own. The three-star hotel stands at Bellavista 2, on the edge of Sant Antoni de Portmany and 1.1 km from the town in a straight line. Couples drawn by the sunsets, walkers heading for Sa Talaia and families who want a pool and a garden fit the same brief. The bay faces due west, so the evening light arrives without a drive.

The stay is straightforward: a three-star property with a listed guest score of 3.0 out of 5 from 116 reviews, which places it in the middle range for the bay. Facilities run to a swimming pool, a kids pool, a garden and a gymnasium, plus a restaurant and bars. Rooms have air conditioning and balconies. Ask Neptuno directly about the quieter side of the building, about parking and about late check-in before you commit to dates.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany wraps around a bay that faces due west, and the sunset strip along its north shore is the reason many people choose this side of Ibiza. Neptuno sits at Bellavista 2, 1.1 km in a straight line from the town, so the harbour, the promenade and the evening crowds are a walk away for most people. Bellavista 2 is the address to give a driver, and it keeps the hotel clear of the busiest promenade stretch.

Use the town on foot and a car, bus or taxi for the coast. Cala Comte is 7 km away in a straight line and Cala d'Hort 11.5 km, both on the western flank, while Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 4.1 km off. Ibiza Town port is 13.4 km away. In July and August the bay fills up and the coast roads slow, so start early. May, June, September and October are easier, and the sea stays warm into autumn.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Neptuno come with air conditioning, a balcony, a television, a telephone and a safe, all listed among the hotel's facilities. Couples may prefer a balcony on a higher floor; families may want to be near the lifts and the kids pool. A gymnasium covers anyone keeping to a training routine, and the garden and terrace fill the hours when the room is too warm. Lifts serve the floors, and facilities for disabled guests are listed.

Late arrivals should confirm reception cover with Neptuno before travelling, since the reception area and concierge desk are not staffed through the night at every hotel of this size. The same applies to currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, which are listed but may run to a schedule. Parking is listed too, worth securing in August. Wifi, a lounge, multilingual staff, a restaurant and bars complete the list, and pets are allowed, which is worth mentioning when booking.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 12.4 km from Neptuno in a straight line and is the arrival point for anyone flying in. A taxi covers the run directly, and a hire car gives more freedom for the coves later. Buses towards Sant Antoni de Portmany run from the airport with more lines in summer, and the island bus operator publishes current times. The last stretch is short, since Neptuno is 1.1 km from the town.

From Ibiza Town port, 13.4 km away, ferries leave for Formentera (La Savina) and for Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. The port is the sea arrival point for Neptuno, and Sant Antoni de Portmany has some mainland routes in season. Formentera has no airport, so a Formentera add-on from Neptuno means the ferry from Ibiza Town, about 30-35 minutes on a fast crossing. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so check operators before fixing dates.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest coves are Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 4.1 km away in a straight line, small and rocky, with the approach road busy by mid-morning. Cala Comte, 7 km off, has shallow clear water and islets offshore, and it is where this coast goes for the sunset. Cala d'Hort, 11.5 km away, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet that is a nature reserve with no landing. These are straight-line figures; the road runs longer.

Inland, the climb to Sa Talaia begins 6 km from Neptuno, and the summit is the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m. Sant Antoni de Portmany itself is 1.1 km away, with the harbour and the north-shore sunset strip. Island cooking is built around fish: bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the stew served in two courses, plus fresh fish and rice dishes. Eat in town or at the hotel restaurant after a day on the water.

A day from Neptuno

Begin with the short walk into Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.1 km from Neptuno, for breakfast and a look at the bay before the heat builds. Then drive or take a taxi 4.1 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a swim and a morning on the rocks. Move on to Cala Comte, 7 km away, for the afternoon, where the shallow water and offshore islets suit children.

Late afternoon, drive the 11.5 km to Cala d'Hort and look across at Es Vedrà as the light changes, or stay put at Cala Comte for the sunset that this west-facing coast is known for. Walkers can trade one of those for the climb to Sa Talaia, 6 km from Neptuno. Finish on the terrace or in the garden, then eat in Sant Antoni de Portmany or at the hotel restaurant.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business shuts roughly from November to April, though Sant Antoni de Portmany keeps a year-round core of shops and services. Confirm Neptuno's own opening dates for a winter stay. July and August are the height of the season, when the bay and the west coast coves fill; May, June, September and October are easier. Accommodation in the Balearics carries the sustainable tourism tax, charged per person per night by Neptuno; the rate varies with season and category, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the details.

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