Hostal Mayol

About Hostal Mayol

Hostal Mayol is a two-star guesthouse in Santa Eulària des Riu on Ibiza's east coast, set in the town itself rather than out along the coast road. It suits travellers who want a simple base with a bed, air conditioning and a balcony, and who plan to spend the day out at the beaches, markets and calas nearby. Couples and small groups who prefer a town address over a resort compound tend to settle here well.

With two stars, Hostal Mayol keeps things straightforward: a guesthouse with a patio and terrace, free wifi, air conditioning in the rooms and a bar or snack service on site. The appeal is the town address and the basics done plainly, so book for the location rather than for extras. Late arrivals should confirm reception hours and key collection with the property directly before travelling, since reception hours vary.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu is 0.1 km from Hostal Mayol, so the river, the promenade and the marina are within a few minutes on foot. Evenings here run slower than on the southern club strip: a walk along the water, a drink at one of the bars, an early night. The town stays open through the year, which matters outside the summer months, and the address on Algemesi puts you inside the street grid rather than on an approach road.

Walking covers the town itself. For everything else, the straight-line figures are a guide: Cala Llonga is 3.8 km away, Es Canar 4.7 km, Las Dalias market at Sant Carles 4 km and the Punta Arabí hippy market 5.2 km. The Punta Arabí and Las Dalias trips follow the market calendar, so check current days with the hotel or the island council. A car makes the calas easier; buses run more often in summer than in winter.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Hostal Mayol are listed with air conditioning, a desk, a safe, a TV, a hairdryer, toiletries and wifi, plus a balcony in some cases. Couples who want a quiet hour in the afternoon will value the patio and terrace; families should ask which room layout suits a third bed, since this is a small two-star guesthouse. The bar or snack service is useful on arrival evenings when nobody wants to go back out for a first drink.

Confirm with Hostal Mayol before booking: whether the room has a balcony, whether the safe and hairdryer are in every room, and how check-in and check-out times work for a late arrival or an early ferry. Ask about the non-smoking rooms, the car rental service and the internet access in the building. Reception hours, the exact room facilities and any deposit arrangement are worth an email, since the guesthouse is small and answers come from the property itself.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 18.6 km from Hostal Mayol in straight-line terms, which puts it on the far side of the island's centre. The easiest arrival is a taxi from the terminal or a hire car picked up there, heading east towards Santa Eulària des Riu. Airport buses serve Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, with more lines in summer, so check the island bus operator for routes and times before setting out.

Ibiza Town port is 11.5 km from Hostal Mayol, the terminal for ferries to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Anyone arriving by sea can reach Santa Eulària by taxi or bus from the town, then walk to Algemesi. Cala Llonga is 3.8 km away and Es Canar 4.7 km, both short hops by car or seasonal bus. Flights and ferries thin out in winter, so line up the last leg before you travel.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swimming is a short trip out of town. Cala Llonga, 3.8 km from Hostal Mayol, is a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, and Es Canar, 4.7 km away, is a sheltered family beach. Both are easy by car or taxi, and buses are more frequent in summer. The town's own promenade and marina give you a waterfront walk without leaving Santa Eulària, and Cala Llonga's shallow shelf keeps it a sensible choice on a windy day.

Las Dalias market at Sant Carles is 4 km from Hostal Mayol and the Punta Arabí hippy market at Es Canar is 5.2 km, both on the north-east side of the island. Check current market days before you go, since they change with the season. On the food side, the island's fish stew, bullit de peix, and arròs a banda are served in two courses and worth ordering at least once; the town's restaurants stay open outside the summer rush, unlike many seasonal places further along the coast.

A day from Hostal Mayol

Start with coffee in Santa Eulària des Riu, 0.1 km from Hostal Mayol, and a walk along the promenade before the heat builds. Drive or take a bus 3.8 km to Cala Llonga for a morning swim in the sheltered inlet, then move on 4.7 km to Es Canar if the water gets busy. Kayaking the north coast calas is listed 10.8 km away for anyone who wants a more active morning on the water; confirm gear and meeting points with the operator you book.

After lunch, head 4 km to the Las Dalias market at Sant Carles or 5.2 km to Punta Arabí at Es Canar, depending on which day you are there. Both are browsing afternoons rather than whole days. Return to Santa Eulària for the evening: the marina and promenade are a short walk from Algemesi, and the town's pace suits a quiet dinner over a late night. A car keeps the timing flexible; taxis are the alternative when only one of you wants to drive.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Hostal Mayol's own opening dates before booking a winter stay; July and August are the peak months along the east coast. Like all accommodation in the Balearic Islands, Hostal Mayol charges the sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, per person per night. The rate there depends on the season and the length of stay, drops in low season, and children under 16 are exempt. Confirm current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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