Hostal Cala Boix

About Hostal Cala Boix

Hostal Cala Boix suits travellers who want a quiet base on the north-east coast of Ibiza, away from the big resort strips. It is a one-star guesthouse in the countryside, outside the main resort areas, and the listed facilities point to simple, practical holidays: a pool, a garden, a terrace and free car parking. Couples touring the island by car and families who prefer a small property to a large complex are the obvious fit.

A stay here is a hostal in the Spanish sense, a small guesthouse rather than a full-service hotel, and it carries one star. Expect the basics done properly rather than extras: air conditioning, a desk, a TV and a balcony appear in the listed facilities, and breakfast can be taken in the room. The tone is set by the garden, the picnic area and the outdoor pool, which give the day a slower shape than the coast road outside.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Hostal Cala Boix stands in the countryside outside the main resort areas, in the north-east of Ibiza. The figures place it 3.9 km from Es Canar, 4.9 km from Cala Sant Vicent and 8.1 km from Santa Eulària des Riu, the river town with a promenade and a marina that serves as the practical hub for this side of the island. North Ibiza is the quieter half of the coast, with pine-ringed bays, and this address keeps you near it without putting you in a resort.

Walking is possible on the lanes around the property, but a car is the practical way to reach the coast. Es Canar is 3.9 km away and Cala Sant Vicent 4.9 km, and Hostal Cala Boix lists free car parking, so a hire car can be left on site. A bus or taxi covers Santa Eulària des Riu, 8.1 km off. In July and August the north-east beaches fill early; by late September the same short runs feel quiet.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities read like a practical small guesthouse rather than a resort. Air conditioning, a desk, a TV, a hairdryer, toiletries and a balcony appear in the room list, and some rooms are set aside as family rooms with a cot available. Breakfast in room and a wake-up service help with early starts for the kayak trips on the north coast, and the lounge, terrace and garden give somewhere to sit outside the room.

Late arrivals are covered on paper by the 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free wifi, all listed, with room service and a restaurant on site for a first night. The facilities also carry a sea entry, so ask the property whether a particular room has a sea view, and confirm that the outdoor pool is open for your dates, since pool seasons shift. Non-smoking rooms and a smoking area both appear in the list; request the one you need when booking.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 26.7 km from Hostal Cala Boix in straight-line terms, and the road route runs longer. Airport buses serve Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, with more lines in summer, so a connection through Santa Eulària des Riu, 8.1 km from the guesthouse, is workable. With bags, a taxi or a hire car is the easier finish.

Ibiza Town port is 19.6 km away, reached by road through Santa Eulària des Riu. That port handles ferries to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, which makes Hostal Cala Boix a reasonable first or last night of an island-hopping trip. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, and much of the north-east closes roughly from November to April, so check dates with the hotel before a low-season arrival.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Es Canar, 3.9 km away, has a sheltered family beach and hosts the Punta Arabí hippy market, 3.7 km from the hotel and held on Wednesdays in season. Cala Sant Vicent, at 4.9 km, belongs to the quieter, pine-ringed north. Santa Eulària des Riu, 8.1 km off, adds a river-town promenade, a marina and slower evenings, with Cala Llonga's long shallow inlet a short run beyond it.

Two markets shape a stay here. Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta is 4.7 km from Hostal Cala Boix and runs on Saturdays, with current days worth checking before setting out. Kayaking the north coast calas is listed at 7.3 km. For food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island fish stew served in two courses, plus fresh fish and rice dishes along this coast.

A day from Hostal Cala Boix

Begin with the kayak launch for the north coast calas, listed 7.3 km from Hostal Cala Boix, while the sea is calm. Drive on to Es Canar, 3.9 km from the guesthouse, for a swim and, on a Wednesday in season, the Punta Arabí market 3.7 km away. Lunch is listed at the hotel, so the middle of the day needs no planning; the afternoon belongs to the pool, the garden or the terrace.

An alternative shape: a morning at Cala Sant Vicent, 4.9 km off, then Santa Eulària des Riu, 8.1 km from Hostal Cala Boix, for the promenade and a fish supper. On a Saturday, Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta, 4.7 km away, fills the late afternoon. The hops are short, so the car stays parked for long stretches and the day runs on appetite rather than a timetable.

Practical tips

Time the trip around the season. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm the opening dates of Hostal Cala Boix before booking outside the main months. July and August bring the busiest weeks along the north-east coast. The ecotasa, the sustainable tourism tax of the Balearic Islands, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of the accommodation and the season, falls in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Rates change, so check the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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