Oku Ibiza

About Oku Ibiza

Oku Ibiza is a five-star hotel on Carrer Portixol in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west coast of Ibiza. The address sits 1.4 km from the town in a straight line, so an evening in town is an easy outing rather than an expedition. Couples drawn to the west coast coves and families who want a pool, a spa and parking on site both fit here.

This is a five-star hotel with a long facilities list rather than a small guesthouse. Alongside the outdoor pool and the spa there is a fitness centre, a night club, bars and a garage. Guests rate Oku Ibiza 4.4/5 from 542 reviews. Think of it as a full-service base for the west of the island, with the coves and the airport within easy reach.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany wraps around a bay that faces due west, and the sunset strip runs along its north shore. Oku Ibiza sits on Carrer Portixol, 1.4 km from the town in a straight line. That puts the harbour front, the restaurants and the evening crowds within a short ride, while the calas of the west coast stay close by for daytime swimming.

A car or a taxi is the practical way to reach the coves. Cala Salada is 1.7 km from Oku Ibiza in a straight line, Cala Comte 6.8 km and Cala d'Hort 12.8 km. In July and August the coast road and the sunset strip are busy and roadside spaces fill early. In May, June, September and October the same drives are calmer and the sea stays warm enough for long swims.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Oku Ibiza are listed with air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, coffee making, a TV and an iPod dock, and some come with a balcony, terrace or patio. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are listed too, which suits guests travelling light. Couples tend to want the balcony and the spa; families should ask about sofa beds and cots. The 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security make a late arrival straightforward, and room service covers the first night.

Breakfast is listed at Oku Ibiza, and breakfast in the room is listed as well, so an early start for Cala Salada need not mean missing it. Lunch and special diets also appear on the list. Confirm meal times, dietary requirements and which rooms have a sea view before arriving, and ask whether the kids pool sits beside the main outdoor pool. The shuttle service is worth checking too, since how it runs changes with the season.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 14.8 km from Oku Ibiza in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. A taxi is the simplest option with luggage. Buses link the airport with Sant Antoni de Portmany, and Oku Ibiza lists a car rental service and free car parking, so collecting a hire car on arrival works as well. Check the island bus operator for current lines.

Ibiza Town port, 15.4 km away in a straight line, is where ferries leave for Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni also has some mainland routes in season, which can shorten the transfer. From Oku Ibiza, Sant Antoni de Portmany is 1.4 km, Cala Comte 6.8 km and Cala d'Hort 12.8 km. Buses are more frequent in summer; in winter flights and ferries are fewer, so check operators before booking a late arrival.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swimming is at Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 1.7 km away in a straight line, a pair of coves on the north side of the bay. Cala Comte, 6.8 km, is the classic sunset spot, with shallow water and islets offshore. Cala d'Hort, 12.8 km, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that is a nature reserve with no landing. Oku Ibiza is not beachfront, so plan on a car, a bus or a taxi for beach days.

Inland, the Sa Talaia climb starts 8.2 km from Oku Ibiza and leads to the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m. On the plate, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island fish stew served in two courses, and rice dishes built on the day's catch. Sant Antoni de Portmany has the widest choice close by, with the north shore sunset strip busy from late afternoon onwards.

A day from Oku Ibiza

Begin with the nearest coves: Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 1.7 km from Oku Ibiza in a straight line, are best reached early before they fill. Come back for lunch, then choose between the outdoor pool, the spa and the fitness centre. For a bigger outing, drive the 8.2 km to the Sa Talaia climb and walk up Ibiza's highest point at about 475 m.

In the evening, drive the 6.8 km to Cala Comte for sunset over the islets offshore, or stay in Sant Antoni de Portmany and watch the sun drop into the bay from the north shore. Dinner at Oku Ibiza keeps the evening simple, and the bars and night club listed give the option of carrying on. Cala d'Hort and the view of Es Vedrà sit 12.8 km away for a longer day.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, and July and August are the peak. Confirm Oku Ibiza's opening dates for the year before booking a shoulder-season trip, and ask which facilities run outside the summer months. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of the property and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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