Water is very much the theme at the aptly-named Aguas de Ibiza. Located in the town of Santa Eulària des Riu on Ibiza’s quieter east coast, the hotel has the island’s largest spa as well as four swimming pools and sweeping views over the town’s marina and the blue Mediterranean beyond.
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This is a five-star hotel where the luxury is low-key rather than ostentatious. Think soothing neutral interiors with touches of glamour (I loved the iridescent bathroom tiles), natural textures, and a sense of being surrounded by light and water at all times.
It’s a wellness-focused hotel, but one that still acknowledges - hey, you’re on the world’s most famous party island. You can even start the day with a choice of detox or retox - the breakfast buffet has a row of healthy-looking juices, but there are also buckets of sparkling wine on ice.
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Where is Hotel Aguas de Ibiza?
The hotel is about 35 minutes drive from Ibiza’s airport in the town of Santa Eulària des Riu. If Sant Antoni over on the west coast is known as the island’s party capital, Santa Eulària has a reputation for being more laid-back. It’s a rising foodie destination with some of the best restaurants on the island, and is also popular with families and couples.
Because the island is small, the hotel’s position midway up the east coast also makes it a good base for exploring further afield - such as the hiking trails of the green north, and the historic charms of Dalt Vila, the historic walled precinct at the heart of Eivissa (Ibiza town).
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What are the rooms like at Aguas de Ibiza?
The first thing I noticed about our room was the smell (in a good way!). I’m quite sensitive to the likes of room freshener sticks and scented oils, and usually stash them in a cupboard for the duration of a stay, but in this case, the fragrance was subtly botanical and somehow captured something of what the island itself smells like - pine trees and wild herbs.
The bag on the bed is a handy tote containing towels for the pool
All rooms in the hotel have a private sun terrace - ours looked out over the pool area and marina. We had a Dreamer room which had a king-size bed, sofa-bed and coffee tables, a writing desk and chair, and an ensuite bathroom with a combined bathtub-shower and separate toilet room. There was a glass wall between the bathroom and bedroom that could be covered with an electric blind. The toiletries are all by luxe fragrance brand Diptyque.
The view from our sun terrace
One of the things I enjoyed most was the thoughtful room design choices to support a good night’s sleep. As well as very effective electronic blackout curtains, there was a small motion-activated floor light in the bathroom, which meant no fumbling around for light switches in the middle of the night. I also appreciated the clearly labelled control panel beside the bed (as someone who usually ends up turning on every light in a hotel room in an attempt to find the one I actually want..!)
Who stays at Aguas de Ibiza?
The hotel strikes a good balance between being family-friendly and still maintaining some areas for adults only, such as the two rooftop pools and the spa. When we visited in mid-September, the guests were a mix of couples of all ages and small groups of friends, plus some families (I imagine there are more families in the school holidays).
Spa, swimming pools and guest facilities
As mentioned, the hotel has (at the time of writing) Ibiza’s largest spa (1500m2), and access is complimentary for all guests aged 16 and up.
Called the Clarins Revival Spa, it’s located on the lower ground floor and has several different spaces, including hot and cold pools, an ice shower, sauna, and relaxation areas with loungers and canopied day beds. There’s also a wellness bar with a selection of fresh and dried fruits and iced water.
The hotel has a decent-sized gym and outdoor pools that are big enough to actually swim laps in - particularly the larger of the two downstairs pools.
The roof terrace has two pools, which are adults-only - one next to the bar, with relaxing views over pine trees and the sea, and a second infinity pool which wraps around two sides of the hotel’s flagship restaurant Maymanta. On which note…
Eating and drinking
Maymanta is the most premium of the three dining spaces in the hotel. Helmed by rising star chef Omar Malpartida, it serves Peruvian-Mediterranean fusion dishes with a special focus on seafood. The setting - on the rooftop overlooking the marina - is truly spectacular, and the restaurant has been awarded a coveted sol by the Repsol Guide.
As a Pisco Sours fan, I was delighted to discover their bar serves 30 (!) different varieties of this classic Peruvian cocktail.
For a more casual dining offer, Restaurant Albastro on the ground floor is adjacent to the pool and has a lunch menu (1-4pm) ranging from poké bowls and salads to burgers. The pool menu is similar and is available 11am-6pm.
Breakfast is served in Oligo, also on the ground floor, with an extensive hot and cold buffet and eggs cooked to order.
What’s in the area?
There’s currently not much to see or do in the immediate area - the hotel is located slightly outside the town centre, opposite the Ibiza Congress Centre. That site is currently undergoing construction work to complete its second phase (forecast to finish in 2027), but there was no noticeable noise or disruption during our stay.
However, the centre of Santa Eulària is just 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel, and here you’ll find plenty of nice shops and restaurants. We particularly liked the steak restaurant Sa Carboneria which has a cosy, candle-lit atmosphere and romantic courtyard garden.
Just 10 minutes away by car or taxi is Las Dalias, which started as a roadside bar in 1954 and is now famous for its Hippie Market with hundreds of stalls selling clothing, crafts, homewear, jewellery and new-age bits and bobs. Over the decades, it’s expanded to include a restaurant, PaloSanto, and even a boutique nightclub, Akasha, which is open almost year-round and attracts a mix of both tourists and locals.
One more local area recommendation: between Santa Eulària and Las Dalias there’s a longstanding family-run restaurant called C’as Pagès, which serves authentic Ibicenco cuisine and is well worth a visit. Come hungry as the portion sizes are generous, and bring cash as they don’t accept card payments. We ordered a taxi here from the hotel and the restaurant called us a taxi for the return trip.
Getting there and away
We had a rental car during our stay on the island, and getting to the hotel from Ibiza Town was straightforward. There are two options for parking: either use the hotel’s valet service (€25 a day) for underground parking, or use the free car parks on the road outside. There’s no free airport shuttle service, but the hotel can arrange airport transfers. There’s also an ALSA bus to the airport that leaves from right outside the hotel (bus stop Palau de Congressos).
My overall verdict
If you’re looking for a relaxed, luxurious stay that’s away from party central but with great restaurants and activities nearby, Aguas de Ibiza is a solid choice. You could also stay here without renting a car, especially since the town and the surrounding area have a lot to offer.
I stayed at Aguas de Ibiza as an invited guest, but all opinions are my own and there was no obligation to write this piece. See my editorial policy for more.
