Romero Ii

About Romero Ii

Romero Ii suits travellers who treat the south-west corner of Ibiza as the reason for the trip. The hotel is in Cala d'Hort, the small cove that faces Es Vedrà, and much of the day here revolves around the cliffs, the water and the walks between them. Couples planning sunsets above the coast and families wanting a pool, a garden and space to cook both fit the address. It is a three-star hotel with practical facilities rather than a resort set-up.

The facilities listed cover a broad set of useful items: air conditioning, free wifi, an outdoor pool and a solarium, plus a garden, a terrace and a picnic area for the hours when the cove is full. Self-catering touches appear too, with a kitchen, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine among the facilities. Breakfast is listed as available. Treat that list as a starting point and confirm the details of the room you choose with the property before travelling.

Location: Cala d'Hort

Cala d'Hort is a small cove on Ibiza's south-west coast, inside the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park. The beach looks west to Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that stands offshore and cannot be landed on. The setting is low-key: a few buildings, a road that ends near the cliffs and a lot of dry hillside. Cala d'Hort is 1.9 km from Romero Ii on the straight line, so the water is a short drive or walk from the door.

Walks begin close by. The path out to the Torre des Savinar watchtower is 3.2 km away on the straight line, and the climb up Sa Talaia, the island's highest point at about 475 m, is 6.3 km. Cala Comte is 9.1 km from Romero Ii and Sant Antoni de Portmany 12.1 km, both easier with a hire car; the hotel lists a car rental service and free parking. July and August bring early queues on the lane to the cove and crowds at sunset, while May, June, September and October are calmer, with fewer places open.

Rooms and facilities

The facilities point to simple, self-sufficient stays. Air conditioning, a safe, a TV and internet access cover the basics, while a kitchen, oven, dishwasher and washing machine let a family settle in for a week without eating out every night. A cot and a babysitting service are listed, which helps anyone travelling with a young child. Non-smoking rooms are listed as well, and patios and terraces appear among the facilities, so ask which layout comes with your booking.

Couples often use this corner of Ibiza as a quiet base and drive out for dinner, and Romero Ii fits that pattern: express check-in, laundry and dry cleaning services are listed, and an iron and board are available. Anyone arriving late should confirm reception hours and the key arrangement directly with the property, since timing matters on a rural road. Ask as well about breakfast and pool times, cleaning and housekeeping frequency, and how fully equipped the kitchen is.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 11.3 km from Romero Ii on the straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. The choices are a taxi, a hire car collected at the airport, or a bus towards the south-west beaches followed by a short taxi ride. The road route runs longer than the straight line, so allow for that. A shuttle service is listed among the facilities, so ask the hotel whether a transfer can be arranged before you fly.

Ibiza Town port is 17.3 km from Romero Ii on the straight line, useful if you arrive by ferry from Formentera or the mainland. Sant Antoni de Portmany, 12.1 km away, is the nearest larger town for shops and services. Bus lines and seasonal services change by month, so check the island bus operator for current routes towards Cala d'Hort, and the ferry operators for sailings. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, and a hire car gives the most flexibility.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala d'Hort, 1.9 km away, is the closest swim, a cove of pebbles and clear water beneath the cliffs. Cala Comte, 9.1 km from Romero Ii, has shallow water and islets offshore and works well with children. Es Vedrà is 4.2 km off on the straight line, seen from the cliff paths or from the water; boats pass close but nobody lands. The Torre des Savinar walk, 3.2 km away, is the classic short outing from this side of the island.

Sant Josep de sa Talaia is the municipality, and Sant Antoni de Portmany, 12.1 km from Romero Ii, is the nearest town of any size for a supermarket, a pharmacy or an evening out. Ibiza's kitchens serve bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the fish stew brought in two courses, along with grilled fish and rice dishes, and eating late is normal in summer. Many places in this rural corner close out of season, so check before setting off or cook at the hotel.

A day from Romero Ii

Start early with the walk to the Torre des Savinar, 3.2 km from Romero Ii, before the sun is high and the path fills. Carry water. Back at the cove, Cala d'Hort is 1.9 km away for a swim and a late breakfast. In the afternoon, drive to Cala Comte, 9.1 km away, for shallow water and a slow few hours, or take the shorter hop to the cliffs to look across at Es Vedrà, 4.2 km from the hotel.

Late afternoon suits the climb of Sa Talaia, 6.3 km from Romero Ii; at about 475 m it is the island's highest point and the air is cooler up there. Come down for sunset over Es Vedrà, watched from the cliff paths rather than from the water. Dinner is a short drive away, or at the hotel if you are cooking. A car makes the evening easier, and parking at Romero Ii is listed as free.

Practical tips

Romero Ii works best in the warmer half of the year, when the cove and the cliff paths are at their best. Outside the main towns, many hotels, beach bars and seasonal buses close roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's own opening dates before booking a winter stay. A sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of the establishment and the season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rules.

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