39 Best Hotels in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

On the pedestrian square Vara de Rey, the Montesol has been a landmark since 1933; now, a trendy 2023 refurbishment brings bohemian design elements, such as shell-imprinted walls and a cosmopolitan restaurant that sprawls out into the street. Run by the Experimental Group, famed for its nightlife and the unpredictable magic of French interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon, the hotel feels fresh, young, and casual (even senior management wear linen pants and sneakers). It’s designed as a base for exploration rather than somewhere to lounge all day, but Dalt Vila views and bespoke interiors mean there’s also a lot worth staying in for.

Located on a quieter side of the port in the old town, NH Collection Ibiza Hotel has recently been refurbished, making this modern masterpiece even grander and more contemporary. The intriguing geometric facade faces a medium-size pool perfect for sunbathing or listening to an Ibizan DJ spin some beats. If you're looking for views, check out the restaurant terrace. You'll overlook the port, the perfect place to enjoy a nice glass of wine during sunset. 

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.

Portella Palma mixes historical design with contemporary. The interiors were designed by Festen Architecture, led by duo Hugo Sauzay and Charlotte de Tonnac. The property is the perfect place if you want to be in the center of the Palma but in an alley that sees little action in terms of parties or nightlife. Consider it a luxury escape with more design aspects than luxury frills. Most rooms have high ceilings and purposeful design choices. Be warned; any construction nearby might add unwanted noise to your vacation.

An avenue lined with chinaberry and fig trees leads to this lovely restored farmhouse with environmental credentials, including some solar power and organic produce from the farm. Inside, it has retained many old features—an excellent upstairs suite has an oratory—and a row of adjoining stables has been converted to additional accommodation with individual terraces. The family proprietors are opera aficionados, so all rooms are named after composers. On the first floor, public spaces feel calm and relaxing thanks to modern blond-wood furnishings, while the excellent restaurant (also open to the public) serves meals on the deck in good weather: reserve ahead.

If you're a fan or avid golfer, the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel is for you. Located in one of Mallorca's wealthiest zones, the hotel is perfect for laying back, playing holes, and having a bloody mary. Pro tip: the restaurant La Bodega del Green has some of the best club sandwiches island-wide.  

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.

This supermodern, white, Juliet–balconied hotel is one of Eivissa’s most striking urban addresses, with a sliver of rooftop pool and a restaurant with a DJ that even pulls in the town’s elderly locals. While the vibe appeals to twentysomething partygoers warming up before hitting the nightclubs, that’s not at the expense of anyone who’d instead be tucked up in bed by 10 pm. The decor is warm and plant-heavy, the beds comfy, and the rooms surprisingly well soundproofed. Balconies are too small to sit on, but watching old-town life unfold in the square below makes you feel part of Ibiza’s beating pulse.

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with color, the W Ibiza encapsulates the lively, hedonistic spirit of Ibiza. Rooms overlooking the sea or mountains have natural fabrics, design details by Ibizan artisans, and implausibly plush signature W beds. There's a spa, three bars, and three restaurants, including Chiringuito Blue, which serves excellent fish dishes on Santa Eulària's famous white powder–sand beach just outside the hotel.