Can Jaume by Ocean Drive

About Can Jaume by Ocean Drive

Can Jaume by Ocean Drive suits travellers who want a four-star base in the Ibiza countryside rather than in the middle of a resort. The address is Puig De'n Valls, inland from Ibiza Town, so the setting is quiet and green while the port, Dalt Vila and Talamanca bay all lie within a short drive. Couples, families and guests arriving late in the evening find a calm place to return to after a day on the coast.

This is a four-star hotel with 146 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, which places it among the better-rated stays on the island. The property is not on the beach, so it works best for guests with a car or for those happy to use the shuttle service and taxis. Days can be spent by the outdoor pool or on the terrace and patio, then out exploring the coves and towns of the south and centre of Ibiza.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Puig De'n Valls sits in the countryside above Ibiza Town, in the municipality of Eivissa. It is a quiet hillside area of small lanes and scattered houses, well away from the busiest resort strips. Ibiza Town port and the Dalt Vila walls are about 3 km and 3.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest beach is at Talamanca, 2.6 km in a straight line, and Playa d'en Bossa is 6 km away. The airport lies 9 km to the south-west.

A car makes the area easy, and the hotel lists free car parking and a car rental service. A shuttle service is also listed, so ask the hotel which journeys it covers. Walking to Ibiza Town is possible for confident walkers, but the lanes are dark at night and a taxi or the shuttle is the better choice for dinner. In July and August the roads around Ibiza Town and Talamanca carry heavy traffic, especially in the late afternoon. May, June, September and October are calmer, and the light is gentler for days spent outdoors.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Can Jaume by Ocean Drive are listed with air conditioning, a balcony, a desk, a safe, a minibar, a TV and a bath with hairdryer and toiletries. Couples can treat the balcony as extra living space in the evening. Families should ask about family rooms and sofa beds, plus cots, babysitting and the outdoor pool. Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking rooms are available with a smoking area elsewhere on the property.

The listed facilities also include a garden, a terrace and a patio, a bar and snack service, lunch, room service and a concierge. Guests on longer stays will value housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, iron and board, and luggage storage. Massage and yoga appear on the list, as do a tennis court and a golf course. Not every facility is necessarily on site or open all year, so confirm the ones that matter for your dates with the property before booking. Guests with reduced mobility should also confirm which rooms and areas are accessible.

Getting there

From Ibiza Airport (IBZ), the hotel lies about 9 km away in a straight line. The simplest way with luggage is a taxi, which avoids changes on the road into the hills. Buses from the airport run to Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, with more lines in summer, so a bus followed by a taxi from town is the cheaper option. Hiring a car at the airport is worth considering, since free parking is listed at Can Jaume by Ocean Drive.

From Ibiza Town port, about 3 km in a straight line, the last stretch is uphill and best done by taxi or the shuttle service. Guests arriving by ferry from Formentera at La Savina, or from Palma, Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia, can reach the hotel quickly from the port. Talamanca is 2.6 km away and Playa d'en Bossa 6 km. Check seasonal bus lines and winter flight schedules before travelling, as services thin out from November to April.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Talamanca bay, 2.6 km in a straight line, is the closest swim, a calm shallow curve across the water from Ibiza Town marina. Playa d'en Bossa, the island's longest beach, is 6 km away, with the big clubs behind it. On the town side, the Dalt Vila walls are 3.5 km in a straight line and the Puig des Molins necropolis 3.8 km. Both form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999, together with the posidonia meadows and the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta.

For a half day out, the climb to Sa Talaia, the island's highest point at about 475 m, starts 11.9 km away in a straight line and gives wide views over the south coast. Island cooking is built around fish and rice: bullit de peix and arròs a banda are the dishes to look for, served in two courses. Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high off the south-west coast, is a longer drive, best combined with a day around Cala d'Hort.

A day from Can Jaume by Ocean Drive

Start with breakfast at Can Jaume by Ocean Drive, then take the shuttle or drive down to Ibiza Town, about 3.3 km away to Dalt Vila. Walk the Renaissance walls in the morning before the heat builds, and look in at the cathedral at the top. The Puig des Molins necropolis, 3.8 km from the hotel in a straight line, is a short add-on for anyone interested in the island's Phoenician past. Return to the hotel for a swim and lunch by the pool.

In the afternoon, drive the 2.6 km down to Talamanca for a shallow, sheltered swim, or continue 6 km to Playa d'en Bossa if you want more space and a longer beach. Active guests can ask the hotel about diving, horse riding, tennis and golf, all of which appear on its list. End with a massage or a yoga session, then dinner on the terrace. Sunset is worth catching from the west coast, or simply from the garden at Can Jaume by Ocean Drive.

Practical tips

Much of the tourism business on Ibiza closes roughly from November to April, though Ibiza Town and the main towns stay open all year. July and August are the peak, with the busiest roads and beaches and the highest demand for rooms. Ask Can Jaume by Ocean Drive for its own opening dates and for the shuttle timetable before booking a stay outside the main season. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, often called the ecotasa, is added to accommodation bills per person per night; the rate varies with the type of accommodation and the season, is lower in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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