30 Best Hotels in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

An urban setting on a local city street overlooking the old town makes this lovely late-16th-century former soap factory a cool escape in a lively destination, with photo-ready views of Palma's winding roads. This intimate hotel is open year-round in the Santa Catalina area, but it places a premium on ambience—which is why you'll see an assortment of colorful characters who choose to vacation here. The airy, rustic guest rooms with wood-beam ceilings are minimally furnished, each in a different style, and bathrooms have Mallorcan-style tiling from head to toe. Pro tip: the room service at Concepció by Nobis is worth a night or two. 

In a 19th-century building on a quiet square in the old town, Calatrava is one of many historic buildings converted into elegant, art-laden boutique hotels in recent years. The airy, oversize guest rooms are tastefully decorated with Mediterranean-inspired terra-cotta walls, painted wooden beams, beechwood floors, Carl Hansen armchairs, and thick rugs to create a laid-back, homey feel. The breezy rooftop, which doubles as a breakfast room, has unobstructed views of the Mediterranean and Palma Bay, while the spa has a sauna and heated whirlpool tubs and can be reserved by guests for an hour a day of private use at no extra cost. The delicious-smelling bath and spa amenities are organic and vegan. The hotel accommodates over-14s only.

In recent years, several high-end boutique hotels have opened in Palma de Mallorca, none more fabulous than El Llorenç Parc de la Mar. The setting, on a quiet square in the historic Calatrava neighborhood, is ideal for exploring the prettiest parts of Palma on foot. Guests love the timeless design (which blends landmark details with ultramodern features), the dreamy spa, and the spectacular split-level rooftop, complete with a bar and casual-dining restaurant, infinity pool, and 360-degree views of the bay, the cathedral, and the rooftops of the old town. The hotel interior is the work of Swedish designer Magnus Ehrland, who tapped into Mallorcan history and the island's Moorish influence. The result is a rich aesthetic that pays homage to its historic neighborhood. The cozy rooms mix classic black-and-white photography with colorful details and warm, comforting fabrics. Delicious-smelling Le Labo bath amenities complete the overall excellence of the El Llorenç experience.

Occupying several renovated and restored 16th-century palace buildings, Faustino Gran has a simple yet elegant aesthetic. The decor combines bright whites and greens of the Mediterranean to create a sense of serenity. Highlights include a spa in a restored cave—featuring organic spa products from the island—and a restaurant in the lush, bougainvillea-draped inner courtyard, where guests can enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine with modern twists.

About equidistant from Palma and Valldemossa, this restored estate house—parts of which date back to 1672—is one of Mallorca's most luxurious hotels. A cluster of detached suites have private pools, hot tubs, fireplaces, and classic-modern furnishing. Rooms in the main building can be over the top—lots of red and rosy pink—but the bathrooms are truly palatial. Poplars and palms shade the terrace above the 98-foot infinity pool, with a view over the village of Puigpunyent and surrounding countryside, likely making this the best pool terrace on the island. Son Net's restaurant, Oleum, set in an ancient olive mill, is an ideal showcase for chef Sergio Olmedo's Continental–Mallorcan cuisine. The poolside restaurant, El Gazebo, is perfect for summer lunches, and the Treehouse, with panoramic views across the mountains, is a charming setting for more intimate meals. The hotel's own vineyard produces quite drinkable wines.

Romanesque arches and a giant palm tree spectacularly cover the central courtyard and reception area of this shabby-chic hotel, which occupies the former mansion of a noble Mallorcan family. Guest rooms are modest, though some have the original coffered and painted ceilings and traditional Mallorcan furnishings. The rates are more than reasonable, and a buffet breakfast is included.

Located minutes from some of Mallorca's best beaches, The Lodge is a luxury hotel on top of a lavender field perfect for any would-be photographer. The 24-suite property is a refuge if you want a different vacation while on the capital island of Mallorca. The on-site restaurant Singular is a Mediterranean outdoor fantasy. If the weather is favorable, you'll spend the evening dining on exquisite dishes and sipping some of Mallorca's best wines. The Lodge's suites are all designed in a minimalist decor style that will remain timeless for decades. Suite highlights include the private pool room with a beautiful Mallorcan patio and your private pool.

If you've ever been to Morocco, you know how unique riads are, and this boutique hotel delivers that same charm to each room. Each of its 11 suites has a different decor tailored after the North African country. The Hammam Suite is especially suited for those looking for a luxurious bathroom to relax in for days. The giant tiled tub slowly fills with water while the nearby fireplace beams with luxurious energy, even if not lighted. The hotel is moody, trendy, and great for a drink or meal. 

Ca'n Beneït is the perfect rural hotel if you want to avoid it all. It is located in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana and mixes contemporary luxury with intelligent design and ample room sizes. If you're sitting on the terrace, the on-site restaurant Mirabona infuses Mallorican gastronomy with the modern and has some of the best views of the Binibona Valley.

Ibiza may be best known as a magnet for the international jet set, but there's also a quieter, more sophisticated side to the island, which can be found at this hotel on a 13-hectare orange farm. There are sprawling gardens, two restaurants, a spa with wellness classes, a generous outdoor swimming pool, plentiful fragrant orange groves, and an on-site vegetable garden. The food in La Veranda and the Orange Tree restaurants is local, seasonal, and packed with flavor—a true celebration of the farm-to-table movement. Guest rooms are rustic-chic, with solid teak four-poster beds, excellent white linens, and quality natural materials. Many have their own private gardens, balconies, terraces, or pools.

Built in 1740 during the British occupation, this former private residence has been turned into an upscale boutique hotel. The elegant property has 15-foot ceilings, original marble staircases, and tile floors, while the guest rooms combine sophisticated Menorcan style with contemporary features and services. The Terraza Suite has a leafy private terrace.

This lovely hotel in a 13th-century estate is a 10-minute drive from Palma, with several nearby golf courses. The Son Vida golf course surrounds the property, while the Son Muntaner and Son Quint courses and nine-hole Son Quint Pitch & Putt are a short drive away. The spacious guest rooms come with plenty of storage space, double vanities, showers and tubs, and ultracomfy beds, while the common areas are filled with valuable antiques, fine rugs, and a collection of Old Master artworks. The outdoor bar terrace and restaurant offer incomparable views of Palma Bay.

About a minute's walk from almost everything in Palma, this art-friendly boutique hotel is an oasis of quiet in summer, when Palma gets most of its tourist traffic. Rooms are furnished (some have soaking tubs) with hardwood floors and good lighting; bathrooms are modern, with standard amenities. The rooftop patio is a particular delight. Michelin-starred Marc Fosh offers room service, which is a surprise considering that not many Michelin-starred room service options are available globally. 

Located adjacent to Es Trenc, the Fontsanta Hotel is home to the only thermal waters in Mallorca. This luxurious wellness retreat is an ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. The hotel provides transport to the nearby nature preserve and can arrange delightful picnics for guests.

With a distance of only 15 minutes from the heart of Palma, Grand Hotel Son Net feels like another world. Housed in a historic palace, the hotel is a doorway into another time. Each room is decorated in what feels like perfect time-accurate Mallorcan design. Even though this place oozes luxury, it's open to all different types of travelers, and you can often hear the laughter of children with their families through the other hallways. The best time to visit is in the summer, since it's the perfect escape from the busy city.

Víctor Agudo, entrepreneur and cofounder of Casa Jondal, and Oscar Romero bring "barefoot simplicity and understated comfort" to Ibiza's laid-back sister island of Formentera. Situated right on Cala Migjorn—one of Europe's most beautiful beaches—this ultrasophisticated spot seeks to capture the carefree spirit of the Balearics, encouraging visitors to unwind and recharge. The spacious rooms and suites have pared-back, stylish interiors in neutral tones, with polished concrete floors and natural materials like wood and linen, creating a sense of tranquility. All have breathtaking sea views and feature either private terraces or balconies. The beach restaurant invites guests to dine and drink with their toes in the sand, seated around wooden tables designed for sharing, connecting, and bringing people together.

The longtime residents and civic boosters Toni and Tanya Molio, who are credited with the idea of dredging sand from the bay to create the beach at Santa Eulària, run this simple lodging on the little promenade in the heart of town. Rooms are fairly spacious, with tile floors and twin or double beds; rooms in back have private terraces overlooking a small garden, while those in front have narrow balconies with views of the sea. Windows are double-glazed for a modicum of quiet. A comfortable lounge, off the bar-café, has an extensive library of left-behind books, sorted by language.

Business travelers from the mainland favor this comfortable, central hotel, and it's an excellent choice for vacationers as well. Rooms have pebbled white walls, with furniture and color schemes in soothing tones of brown, cream, and orange, and, though the rooms are mostly singles and doubles, there are also a few family-friendly ones for three or four guests. Open year-round, the Almudaina has just three of its own parking spaces, which are understandably hard to reserve. You might want to pay a little more for the "Double Star" Room 804: the hotel's rooftop terrace-solarium is right next door, with wonderful views of the cathedral, the old town, and the harbor.

If you're a fan of anything Sir Richard Branson, you'll love Son Bunyola. Located 45 minutes from Palma and down some of the most winding roads known to man, it's one of Mallorca's luxury hotels. With limited rooms (and space), Son Bunyola feels like you're walking into a space that mixes historical with contemporary. Highlights include the on-site restaurant with many Mallorcan dishes, and a cocktail menu that rivals the best Palma offers. The rooms are modern with enough space for a family.

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.

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.  

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.