Hostal Rey

About Hostal Rey

Hostal Rey suits travellers who want a plain, well-placed base in Santa Eulària des Riu rather than a resort with a pool scene. The guesthouse stands in the town, with Santa Eulària des Riu listed 0.1 km away, so the promenade, marina and river mouth are reached on foot. Couples touring the east coast, walkers and families who eat out each evening fit the pattern here. Ibiza Town port, where ferries from La Savina dock, is 11.6 km away for anyone arriving from Formentera.

Hostal Rey is a two-star hostal, the Spanish term for a small guesthouse, run as a modest, straightforward base. Air conditioning, free wifi and non smoking rooms are listed, along with parking, a safe and luggage storage. There is no pool, spa or restaurant listed, so plan meals in town. Confirm the details that matter to you, from room type to parking, with the property before booking.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu is a river town on Ibiza's east coast, with a promenade along the water, a marina and slower evenings than the island's club districts. Hostal Rey stands on Carrer de Sant Josep in the town, 0.1 km from the centre, so dinner and an evening walk need no car. The town keeps going through the year, unlike many coastal businesses, which makes it a workable base outside summer.

Day to day, the town centre is on foot from the door. Cala Llonga, a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, is 3.9 km away, and Es Canar, a sheltered family beach, is 4.7 km; both come easier by car, taxi or seasonal bus. Ibiza Airport is 18.7 km off and Ibiza Town port 11.6 km. Peak season falls in July and August, when the promenade fills and the coast road slows; May, June and September stay calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Hostal Rey are listed with air conditioning, free wifi and internet access, and they are listed as non smoking. Housekeeping and cleaning are listed, along with a laundry service that helps on longer stays, a safe for valuables and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. Couples wanting a simple room near the town centre are the natural fit; ask the property which rooms sleep children before booking a family stay.

A bar is listed on site, which gives you somewhere for a drink without walking into town, and parking is listed for guests arriving with a hire car. Confirm with Hostal Rey what the parking arrangement involves, whether the bar keeps shorter hours outside summer, and whether a quieter room can be requested. Check-in and check-out times are best confirmed with the property direct, particularly for a late arrival.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies in Sant Josep, about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town and 18.7 km from Hostal Rey on a straight line. Arriving by road is straightforward: taxis wait at the terminal and hire cars are available there, and the drive crosses the island to the east coast. Buses link the airport with Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària des Riu, with more lines in summer, so check current routes with the island bus operator.

From Ibiza Town port, Hostal Rey is 11.6 km away in a straight line, a short run on the Santa Eulària road. Cala Llonga sits 3.9 km from the guesthouse and Es Canar 4.7 km. Flights and ferries thin out between November and April, so check airlines and operators before planning a winter arrival, and confirm with Hostal Rey that the property is open for your dates.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Llonga, 3.9 km from Hostal Rey, is a long sheltered inlet with shallow water and the closest cove on the list. Es Canar, 4.7 km away, is a sheltered family beach with the Punta Arabí hippy market beside it on Wednesdays in season; that market is 5.2 km from the door. Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta is 3.9 km off and holds its market on Saturdays, though days can change, so check before setting out.

Eating out in Santa Eulària des Riu means fish and rice. Bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses, turn up on many menus in town alongside grilled fish. The centre is 0.1 km from Hostal Rey, so dinner is a walk, not a drive. Kayaking the north coast calas is listed at 10.6 km, a half-day outing that pairs with a slow evening back in town.

A day from Hostal Rey

Begin with the walk into Santa Eulària des Riu, 0.1 km from Hostal Rey, for coffee by the marina and a look at the river mouth. Then head to Cala Llonga, 3.9 km away, for a morning swim in the sheltered inlet. Es Canar is 4.7 km off if you would rather pair the beach with the Punta Arabí market, which runs on Wednesdays in season; confirm current market days with the hotel before you go.

In the afternoon, Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta is 3.9 km from the guesthouse, a short run inland, and the north coast calas are 10.6 km away for kayaking when the sea is calm. Return to town for the evening, with the promenade 0.1 km from the door. A hire car makes these scattered stops easier; without one, build the day around the seasonal bus and a taxi back.

Practical tips

Plenty of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, though Santa Eulària des Riu keeps working through the year; confirm Hostal Rey's own opening dates before booking a winter stay. Peak season falls in July and August, when the town is at its fullest. A local levy, the Balearic sustainable tourism tax or ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rules.

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