Siesta Mar

About Siesta Mar

Siesta Mar suits families and couples who want a self-catering base in Santa Eulària des Riu rather than a full-board resort. The four-star aparthotel on Las Margaritas 41 combines apartment space, a kitchen or kitchenette in the listed accommodation, and shared facilities such as a swimming pool, garden and tennis court. Guests who prefer to cook some meals, wash clothes and keep a fridge stocked tend to settle in quickly here, while the town's promenade and marina are within a short walk.

As a four-star aparthotel, Siesta Mar leans towards longer stays and mixed groups: family rooms, cots and sofa beds are all listed, alongside air conditioning, lifts and a safe. Late arrivals should confirm arrival arrangements with the property before travelling. The mood is quiet and residential rather than nightlife-led, which makes the property a practical choice for a first visit to Ibiza or for a return stay built around the east coast.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Siesta Mar sits in Santa Eulària des Riu, 1.1 km from the town itself, a river town on Ibiza's east coast with a promenade, a marina and slower evenings than the island's club resorts. The address, Las Margaritas 41, is in a residential pocket outside the busiest streets, so the walk into town for dinner or the marina takes a short while. The town stays open for much of the year, unlike many seasonal beach businesses.

The town centre is walkable from Siesta Mar, and Cala Llonga at 2.8 km is a realistic taxi or cycle ride. Es Canar, 5.6 km away, is easier by car or bus, and Ibiza Town port at 10.5 km and Ibiza Airport at 17.6 km both need a vehicle or a bus. In July and August, distances stretch with traffic; in May, June, September and October the same journeys feel shorter and the coast is quieter.

Rooms and facilities

The listed accommodation at Siesta Mar covers apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee-making kit, plus a washing machine and iron and board for longer stays. Couples may prefer a unit with a balcony or terrace; families can ask about family rooms, sofa beds and cots. Air conditioning and fans are both listed, which matters in August, and lifts serve the upper floors.

Before booking, confirm with Siesta Mar which apartment type includes a full kitchen rather than a kitchenette, whether a balcony or terrace is available, and how the sofa bed is set up for the number of guests travelling. Ask about cot provision if travelling with a baby, and about laundry service and cleaning arrangements for longer stays. Guests with limited mobility should check lift access to the specific apartment.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 17.6 km from Siesta Mar in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. The simplest transfer is a taxi or a hire car, and Siesta Mar lists a car rental service for later in the stay. Buses run from the airport to Santa Eulària des Riu, with more lines in summer; confirm times with the island bus operator. Winter flights are fewer, so check the day's schedule.

From Ibiza Town port, 10.5 km away, the drive runs north-east along the coast towards Santa Eulària des Riu. Ferries from that port serve Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, so Siesta Mar works as a base before or after a crossing. Santa Eulària des Riu itself is 1.1 km from the property, Cala Llonga is 2.8 km and Es Canar is 5.6 km.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Llonga, a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, is 2.8 km from Siesta Mar, and Es Canar's family beach is 5.6 km away. Santa Eulària des Riu, 1.1 km off, has the promenade and marina for an evening walk. Further out, the Las Dalias market at Sant Carles is 5 km away and the Punta Arabí hippy market at Es Canar is 6 km; market days change, so check current days.

East-coast eating around Siesta Mar follows the island pattern: bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the two-course fish stew, plus fresh fish and rice dishes. Santa Eulària des Riu has the widest choice within walking distance of the hotel, while the marina suits a slower evening. Many kitchens close roughly from November to April, so check opening before setting out in winter.

A day from Siesta Mar

Start the day at Siesta Mar with a swim in the pool or a walk into Santa Eulària des Riu, 1.1 km away, for coffee on the promenade. Mid-morning, take a car, taxi or bus to Cala Llonga, 2.8 km off, for shallow water and a sheltered swim. Return to the apartment for lunch, then drive to Es Canar, 5.6 km, in the afternoon, with the beach and the market stalls as the draw.

In the evening, the Las Dalias market at Sant Carles is 5 km from Siesta Mar and the Punta Arabí market at Es Canar is 6 km, both worth checking for current days. A longer outing takes you to Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town, 11 km away, to walk the Renaissance walls above the port. Finish back in Santa Eulària des Riu for a late meal, with the marina as the landmark.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Siesta Mar's own opening dates before booking a winter stay; July and August are the peak, with May, June, September and October calmer. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by Siesta Mar, with a rate that depends on the accommodation type and season, reductions in low season and for longer stays, and exemption for children under 16. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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