Sal Mar Suites

About Sal Mar Suites

Sal Mar Suites suits travellers who want a simple, self-contained base in the middle of Santa Eulària des Riu rather than a large resort. The two-star hotel sits on Calle Del Mar, 0.1 km from the town itself, so the promenade, marina and river mouth are walkable from the door. Couples, small families and anyone staying a week or more can shop locally and eat in, thanks to kitchenettes and a dishwasher among the listed facilities.

Expect an apartment-style stay rather than full service. Sal Mar Suites is rated two stars and holds 4.1/5 from 63 reviews, which points to a practical, unfussy property. The emphasis in the listed facilities falls on space, storage and a kitchen: microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee, sofa bed, and a balcony or terrace. That makes it a good fit for independent travellers who plan days around the island and come back in the evening.

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 full of boats and evenings that stay calm. Sal Mar Suites sits 0.1 km from the town, effectively in the centre, so shops, cafés and the waterfront are reachable on foot. The town keeps going through the year, which makes it a steadier base in spring and autumn than the purely seasonal resorts on the island.

Cala Llonga is 3.9 km away and Es Canar 4.5 km, both short hops by bus, taxi or hire car rather than walks with beach kit. Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 18.7 km away in a straight line and Ibiza Town port 11.6 km, so a car helps on arrival days and for ferry departures. In high summer the coast road slows down; in May, June and September the same trips take far less time.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities include air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a TV and free wifi, plus a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and toaster. Couples get a workable base for breakfast and late suppers, while families can use the sofa bed and family rooms and keep laundry moving with the laundry service and housekeeping. Lifts help with bags, and express check in shortens a late arrival.

Because Sal Mar Suites is a small two-star property, it is worth confirming the practical details before booking: which rooms have a balcony or terrace, how the sofa bed is arranged, and whether extra bedding or a cot can be provided for a family room. Ask the hotel about current check-in and check-out times, parking, and the bike rental service, since these change with the season.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 18.7 km from Sal Mar Suites in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. The most direct arrival is a taxi or a car hired at the airport, which also covers the drive north-east towards Santa Eulària des Riu. Buses link the airport with Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària; connections and timetables vary through the year, so check the island bus operator.

Ibiza Town port is 11.6 km away and handles ferries to Formentera's La Savina, with fast crossings of about 30-35 minutes, along with mainland routes. Santa Eulària des Riu is 0.1 km from the hotel, Cala Llonga 3.9 km and Es Canar 4.5 km. Seasonal buses cover this stretch of the east coast in summer, while winter brings fewer flights and fewer sailings.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Llonga, 3.9 km away, is a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, good for a morning swim with children. Es Canar, 4.5 km away, is a sheltered family beach, and the Punta Arabí hippy market sits 5 km from the hotel, running on Wednesdays in season. Las Dalias market at Sant Carles is 3.9 km away, with Saturdays usual; check current days.

Eating on Ibiza follows the fish. Bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses, turn up on menus across Santa Eulària des Riu alongside fresh fish and rice dishes. With a kitchen at Sal Mar Suites, buying from the town's food shops is an easy alternative, and the promenade makes a short evening walk afterwards.

A day from Sal Mar Suites

Start with breakfast on the balcony or terrace, then walk the 0.1 km into Santa Eulària des Riu to see the promenade and marina before the heat builds. A bus, taxi or car covers the 3.9 km to Cala Llonga for a sheltered swim, or the 4.5 km to Es Canar if the Punta Arabí market is running on a Wednesday in season.

Come back through Sant Carles, 3.9 km from Sal Mar Suites, if Las Dalias is open, and check the current market days before setting out. Evenings stay local: the town centre is a short walk and the marina and river mouth make a slow loop. A car makes the 10.7 km run to the north coast calas for kayaking simpler than public transport.

Practical tips

Timing matters. Outside the main season a large part of Ibiza's holiday trade shuts down roughly from November to April, so ask Sal Mar Suites about its own opening dates before booking, and note that July and August bring the highest prices and the heaviest traffic, while May, June, September and October are quieter. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation, with rates that depend on category and season and exemptions for children under 16; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rules.

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