Ok San Antonio

About Ok San Antonio

Ok San Antonio suits travellers who want a simple, low-cost base in Sant Antoni de Portmany and intend to spend their days on the west coast rather than in the building. The hotel holds two stars, so expect straightforward comfort and a short list of services rather than resort extras. The address is C/ Soledad, 30, a street in the town itself, with the bay and the sunset strip within walking distance and the island's bus routes close by.

This is a small, unpretentious town hotel rather than a holiday complex, and two stars keep expectations honest: a base in the middle of town with internet access listed, rather than pools and evening entertainment. Couples touring by car, walkers heading for Sa Talaia and groups who want Sant Antoni's nights close at hand all fit the profile. Light sleepers may want to ask about room position when booking, since the centre is lively in high summer.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Ok San Antonio sits in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west coast of Ibiza, about 1 km from the centre in a straight line. The bay faces due west, which is why the north shore fills every evening with people watching the sun drop into the sea. Around the harbour the town keeps a working feel, with ferries to the mainland in season, and the streets behind the front stay quieter than the sunset strip itself.

From C/ Soledad, 30, the centre of Sant Antoni is a short walk, and the harbour with its seasonal mainland routes belongs to the same town. The coves of Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta lie 2.2 km away in a straight line, close enough to walk for some and easier by car or taxi. Cala Comte at 7.4 km, Cala d'Hort at 13.1 km and Sa Talaia at 8 km all need wheels or a seasonal bus; the bay road is slow in July and August and calmer in May, June and September.

Rooms and facilities

The facilities listed for Ok San Antonio come down to internet access, so plan on the town for meals, swimming and evenings. Two-star rooms here work as a place to sleep and change between trips rather than a place to linger. Couples using it as a touring base get the best out of it. Families should look closely at what is on offer before booking, and late arrivals should agree an arrival time with the property in advance.

Ask the property directly about check-in and check-out times, about how the internet access is delivered and whether it reaches the rooms, and about where to leave a car near C/ Soledad, 30. Anyone on a late flight should confirm that reception will be staffed on arrival. Families can ask what bedding arrangements are possible for children, and everyone should confirm how the tourist tax is settled at the end of the stay.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 14.3 km from Ok San Antonio in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep south-west of Ibiza Town. Taxis wait outside arrivals and are the quickest way to reach C/ Soledad, 30 with bags. Buses from the airport serve Sant Antoni and other island towns, with more lines in summer than in winter, so check the island bus operator for current routes and the stop nearest the hotel.

Ibiza Town port is 14.7 km from Ok San Antonio in a straight line, and ferries leave there for Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Anyone arriving from Formentera sails to La Savina first, then crosses to Ibiza Town and continues by road to Sant Antoni. Sant Antoni has some mainland routes in season, which shortens the transfer; check the operators. Flights and sailings thin out in winter, so leave a margin around connections.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swimming is at Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.2 km from Ok San Antonio in a straight line, a pair of coves on the northern edge of the bay. Cala Comte, 7.4 km off, is the sunset beach of this coast, with shallow water and islets offshore. Cala d'Hort, 13.1 km away, looks across at Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that nobody lands on.

Ok San Antonio is 1 km from Sant Antoni de Portmany, where the harbour, the promenade and the sunset strip on the north shore line up in one evening. Eat the island's own cooking while you are here: bullit de peix, the fish stew brought to the table in two courses, or arròs a banda, rice cooked down in fish stock. Menus in town run from snacks to long dinners, and the choice narrows outside the season.

A day from Ok San Antonio

Start early with the short run to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.2 km from Ok San Antonio, and swim before the coves fill. Carry on to Cala Comte, 7.4 km away, for late morning in shallow water, or take the longer drive to Cala d'Hort at 13.1 km and look across at Es Vedrà. A car makes both easy; without one, plan around the seasonal buses and check current times with the island bus operator.

Spend the afternoon on the climb to Sa Talaia, 8 km from the hotel and about 475 m high, for the view over the whole island, then come back to Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1 km away, to wash off the salt. The evening belongs to the bay: the north shore faces due west, so the sunset is the main event. Dinner in town afterwards, then the short walk back to C/ Soledad, 30.

Practical tips

Ok San Antonio is a summer base. Much of Ibiza's tourist business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's own opening dates before booking a winter trip. Peak demand comes in July and August. On top of the room rate, Ok San Antonio collects the Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) per person per night; rates vary with the type of accommodation and the season, fall in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rates.

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