W Ibiza

About W Ibiza

W Ibiza suits travellers who want a five-star base in the east of Ibiza without staying in the middle of a resort strip. The hotel stands in Santa Eulària des Riu, a river town with a promenade, a marina and quieter evenings, so the days can stay low-key while the town's cafés and shops are close at hand. Couples, families and groups of friends all fit the listed facilities, which run from a spa and fitness centre to family rooms and a night club. The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 490 reviews.

This is a five-star hotel rather than a small guesthouse: 490 reviews sit behind the 4.4 score, and the listed facilities point to a full-service stay with a pool, bars, restaurants and a spa on site. Days can pass without leaving the building, with breakfast, a buffet and room service listed, plus massage and a steam room. The address on Carrer Ricardo Curtoys Gotarredona puts the town, the coast road and the north of the island within reach by car or bus.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu sits on the east coast, a river town with a promenade, a marina and slower evenings than the southern resorts. W Ibiza is 0.4 km from the centre in a straight line, so the waterfront, the shops and the town's restaurants are a short walk. The town stays open through the year, which matters outside the season, and it works as a base for both the east coast coves and the quieter north.

In high summer the town and the coast road fill up, parking near the marina gets harder and the beaches at Cala Llonga, 3.5 km away, and Es Canar, 5 km away, are busiest in the middle of the day. A car or a taxi helps for the north coast calas and for market days; the hotel lists car and bike rental plus a shuttle service, so ask at the desk about current options. In May, June and September the same drives are quieter and the sea is still warm enough for swimming.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a balcony, a safe, a minibar, coffee making, a bath and a hairdryer, with bathrobes and slippers supplied. Families can ask about cots and family rooms, and non-smoking rooms are listed for anyone who prefers them. Couples tend to use the spa, the steam room and the Jacuzzi for slower afternoons, while the fitness centre and the outdoor pool cover the more active ones. Late arrivals can rely on the 24-hour front desk and express check-in.

Confirm the practical details when booking: the position of the balcony, how breakfast is served, since breakfast, breakfast in room and a buffet are all listed, and whether special diets can be arranged in advance. Guests travelling with a dog should check the pet policy before booking, and drivers should ask about garage and parking space in July and August. The front desk can also confirm laundry, dry cleaning and currency exchange arrangements at the time of stay.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 18.3 km from W Ibiza in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. The simplest arrival is a taxi or a pre-booked transfer, and the hotel lists a shuttle service, so ask about it before travelling. Island buses link the airport with Santa Eulària des Riu, with more lines running in summer; the hotel's car rental service is useful if the plan includes the north coast. Flights are fewer between November and April, so check schedules before fixing dates.

Ibiza Town port is 11.2 km away in a straight line, with ferries to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia; there is usually no direct ferry between Ibiza and Menorca, so most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly. Coming from the port, a taxi is the quickest way to the hotel, and buses run along the east coast. For day trips to Formentera, fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour; check the operators for current sailings.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

W Ibiza is not beachfront. The nearest beaches in the island notes are Cala Llonga, 3.5 km away, a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, and Es Canar, 5 km away, a sheltered family beach. Santa Eulària itself provides the promenade and marina on the doorstep at 0.4 km. For a wider choice, the south coast and Ses Salines Natural Park make a longer drive, and the north coast calas, about 11 km away, suit anyone with a car and an early start.

Two markets are close: Las Dalias at Sant Carles is 4.3 km away and Punta Arabí at Es Canar is 5.5 km away. Days change with the season, so check current opening with the hotel or the island council before setting out. Eating out on Ibiza usually means fish: bullit de peix and arròs a banda are the island's fish stew and rice dishes, often served in two courses. In Santa Eulària the choice is widest along the promenade and around the marina.

A day from W Ibiza

Start with breakfast at W Ibiza, then walk the 0.4 km into Santa Eulària for the promenade and marina before the heat builds. Drive or take a taxi 3.5 km to Cala Llonga for a sheltered swim, or 5 km to Es Canar if travelling with children. Lunch back in town keeps the afternoon flexible; the spa, steam room and outdoor pool at the hotel fill the hottest hours, and the fitness centre opens for anyone who prefers activity.

Late afternoon suits a drive north: the calas along the north coast are about 11 km away, and the light softens over the water on the way back. If a market day falls on the visit, Las Dalias at Sant Carles is 4.3 km and Punta Arabí at Es Canar 5.5 km; both are best reached by car or taxi. Return to Santa Eulària for a slow dinner near the marina, then back to the hotel, where the bars and lounge stay open for a late drink.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, while Santa Eulària stays open all year; check W Ibiza's opening dates before booking a winter stay, and expect July and August to be the peak, with the busiest roads and beaches. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation. The amount varies with the type and category of the establishment and with the season, is lower in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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