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San Antonio (Sant Antoni de Portmany in Catalan) sits at the western end of a wide bay, about 15 km from Ibiza Town. It’s known for its nightlife, but also has a long seafront promenade, an urban beach, small coves close to the centre and the island’s best sunsets.
Choosing where to stay in San Antonio can make the difference between a relaxing holiday and sleepless nights. That’s why we reviewed the places to stay in San Antonio and hand-picked each one we recommend.
How to choose an area
San Antonio is compact and easy to get around on foot, but each neighbourhood has its own pace. Before booking, think about how much noise you can tolerate and how you plan to get around.
- Town centre and port: between the seafront promenade, s'Arenal beach and the bus station. Handy for excursions.
- West End: the streets of bars and nightclubs behind the port. Only if you go out every night.
- Caló des Moro and the Sunset Strip: the rocky shoreline northwest of the centre, with tiny coves and sunset bars. Quiet at night.
- The bay: the southern shore, towards Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent, in the municipality of Sant Josep, with larger beach hotels (see San Antonio Bay).
For a first visit, the stretch between the port and Caló des Moro offers the best balance: you can walk everywhere and sleep away from the party scene. If you have a car, look for parking: finding a spot in the centre is difficult in summer.
Where to stay in San Antonio: our picks
We’ve grouped the six places by area, starting with the centre, close to the port and bus station. They all offer free Wi-Fi.
Hostal Rosell Boutique
A hostal with simple, well-kept rooms in the heart of town, 400 m from the beach and next to the bus station: ideal for exploring the island without a car. Several rooms have a balcony overlooking the town or mountains, although the Budget Interior Double faces a courtyard. There are no rooms for three.
Hostal Manolita
A one-star hostal five minutes’ walk from the marina, with a 24-hour reception and single, double and triple rooms, several with a terrace or balcony. The bus station is 400 m away. A minimum stay of two nights is required, so it’s not suitable for a quick stopover.
Hotel Portmany
An aparthotel 250 m from s'Arenal beach, with studios and a penthouse featuring a balcony and sea views, all with a fully equipped kitchen. If you don’t feel like cooking, the restaurant serves Indian, Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Breakfast costs extra, and nearby parking is public and paid.
Towards Caló des Moro and the Sunset Strip, where nights are quieter:
The Purple Hotel - Adults Only
An adults-only hotel halfway between the port and Caló des Moro, with an outdoor pool and sun terrace. The seafront promenade is 400 m away and the cove is 450 m away. Children are not allowed, and private parking is paid and must be booked in advance.
Hotel Gran Sol
A three-star hotel 100 m from Caló des Moro, with a large pool, garden and sun terrace. It’s one of the few in the area with free private parking, although spaces are subject to availability and can’t be reserved. Rooms accommodate up to three people, and drinks are not included with half board.
Sol Bahía Ibiza Suites
An aparthotel overlooking the Mediterranean, 200 m from Caló des Moro, with a pool and 50 m² suites featuring a kitchen, balcony and terrace, accommodating up to four people. A good choice for families or groups looking for independence. There’s no parking, and the sea-view studio is for two people only.
What to see and do in San Antonio
Sunset is a local ritual: in the late afternoon, the rocky promenade between the centre and Caló des Moro fills with people watching the sea. In the old town, it’s worth stopping at Sant Antoni’s fortified church, a simple white building that was also designed as a refuge from pirates.
To the north, Cala Gració and Cala Gracioneta are two small coves you can reach on foot. Further away is Cala Salada, among the pine trees: in season, the town council restricts car access from 9:30 to 17:00 (in 2026, from 1 May to 15 October), so the easiest options are to take a bus from the station or a boat from the port.
To the south, the beaches of Comte and Cala Bassa, in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, have summer bus services from San Antonio (the P4 and P5 routes in 2026) and boats from the port. Dalt Vila in Ibiza is worth a day trip, and ferries to Formentera leave from its port.
When to go
Peak season runs from June to September, when everything is open but crowds and prices are high. May and October are quieter, although some places operate only in season, and the town settles into a quiet pace in winter.
Two festivals shape the local calendar: the Sant Antoni celebrations in mid-January and the Sant Bartomeu celebrations in August, with the main day on the 24th. If you’re visiting during either festival, book ahead.
How to get there and get around
Ibiza Airport is about 20 km away, and you can get there by taxi or public transport. Since 1 April 2026, intercity buses have been run by Alsa together with the Consell d'Eivissa, with new vehicles and real-time updates in their app. Find ferries and other options in our guide to getting to Ibiza.
You can get around San Antonio on foot. A car is only useful for exploring the north coast or the less accessible coves on the island.
San Antonio is one of the bases we cover in our guide to where to stay in Ibiza. If you’d rather stay in the capital, see where to stay in Ibiza Town; for the rest of the archipelago, see where to stay in the Balearic Islands.
Frequently asked questions
Here are the questions we’re most often asked by people planning a few days in San Antonio.
What’s the best area to stay in San Antonio?
For a first visit, the stretch between the port and Caló des Moro offers the best balance: you can walk to the seafront promenade, coves and sunset bars, and sleep away from the party scene. The centre, by the bus station, is the most practical option without a car. The West End is only suited to people who go out every night, while the bay’s southern shore is for those who prefer large beach hotels.
Is San Antonio too noisy for a relaxing stay?
Not all of the town is noisy. The noise is concentrated in the West End, the streets of bars and nightclubs behind the port, especially in July and August. A few minutes away, Caló des Moro and the residential streets to the north are much quieter at night. If a good night’s sleep is a priority, ask for a room that doesn’t face a street with bars or clubs. Outside peak season, the whole town slows down.
How do you get to San Antonio from the airport?
Ibiza Airport is about 20 km away, a short journey you can make by taxi or public transport. Since 1 April 2026, the intercity network has been run by Alsa together with the Consell d'Eivissa, with new buses and real-time schedules in their app. Services change between summer and winter, so it’s worth checking before you land.
Do I need a car to stay in San Antonio?
Not in town: you can explore the centre, seafront promenade and Caló des Moro on foot. In summer, buses run to beaches such as Comte and Cala Bassa, and boats from the port serve several coves. Bear in mind that parking in the centre is difficult in season and that Cala Salada restricts vehicle access during the day; if you rent a car, look for accommodation with parking.
When is the best time to visit San Antonio?
June and September combine good weather with somewhat fewer people than July and August, the busiest months with the highest prices. May and October are quiet and pleasant for walking and swimming, although some accommodation is open only in season. If you’re interested in local traditions, the Sant Antoni celebrations take place in mid-January, while Sant Bartomeu is celebrated in August, with the main day on the 24th.
