2 Best Hotels in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

Spacious rooms, two swimming pools (one for families), and on-it customer service are standouts in this upscale beachside resort that impresses from the instant you enter—where the open-plan lobby splays onto a sophisticated pool area. There are nods to your neighbor, the ocean, throughout the design: raffia lampshades, accents of blue among neutral bedroom furnishings, and breakfast served outdoors, with sand beneath your feet. It’s a 35-minute stroll to Eivissa Port on Talamanca Bay, mainly along a well-kept boardwalk and promenade. Walk left, however, and an unexpectedly wild and rugged clifftop walk, interspersed with calas, awaits anyone who packed sneakers.

If you can stomach the once-in-a-lifetime price, Ibiza's chicest wellness retreat, built seamlessly into the cliffs above Xarraca Bay (12 miles from Santa Gertrudis), rewards with unparalleled spa facilities, a longevity clinic, an infinity pool, and fresh fish served among century-old olive trees. It took 10 years to bring the concept to life, mainly to keep it in tune with the wild surroundings. Thatched roofs, dense planting, and up to 51% of power from renewables ensure there's substance to the unquestionable style. With multiple restaurants, a kids' club, and a schedule of holistic workshops, the resort lures singles, families, and those seeking a medical-grade approach to wellness. The only drawback is the big one—the cost.