Invisa Hotel Ereso

Invisa Hotel Ereso is a large, sociable, all-inclusive hotel at Es Canar, on the east coast of Ibiza in the Santa Eulària des Riu area. It is a classic family and group holiday hotel: 234 rooms, a big pool area, a playground, evening entertainment and a food-and-drink plan that takes the arithmetic out of the day. It is not trying to be fashionable. It is trying to be easy, friendly and good value, and for many travellers that is exactly what the island needs, especially with a family in tow or a group of friends who would rather share a pool than a shopping list. Under the all-inclusive plan, buffet meals, snacks and drinks are covered, along with use of on-site facilities such as the tennis court, though some restrictions may apply, so check what your rate includes when you book. There are two outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, with loungers and umbrellas, a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the evenings bring live performances and entertainment on site. Multilingual staff, a concierge desk and help with tours and tickets make it easy to arrange boat trips, markets and day excursions. Rooms are practical and air-conditioned, with balconies, safes and mini fridges. The choice includes single and double rooms, some with a pool or sea view, triple rooms for three guests and premium family rooms that sleep four with a sofa bed. A superior double with a sea view is the best choice for couples, while a family room with a pool view suits those with children. There is no on-site parking, so plan to arrive by taxi, transfer or bus.

Es Canar is a small, relaxed resort village with a long, sandy beach, and the beach is about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Cala Nova is a short stroll beyond, and the Punta Arabi hippy market, one of the island’s best-known craft markets, is within a pleasant walk.

A few cafes and restaurants lie within a minute or two on foot, and the beach clubs of the east coast are a short drive away. Santa Eulària and its pretty riverside promenade are also easy to reach, and boat trips run along the coast in summer, including excursions to Formentera.

This hotel is a good fit for families, groups and travellers who want a simple, sociable holiday with a fixed budget. It is also a sensible choice for guests who do not plan to hire a car, since most of what you need is within walking distance or on the all-inclusive plan.

If you prefer a quiet, adults-only retreat or a design-led boutique stay, other hotels on the island will suit you better, and the party resorts of Playa d’en Bossa and Sant Antoni are a much busier scene. For an easy week by the sea with the children happy, it is hard to beat.

A few tips will help. The airport is roughly three quarters of an hour away by road, so arrange a transfer or taxi in advance. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out around noon, with no late arrival check-in outside the stated hours, so tell the hotel if your flight is late. Pool-view and sea-view rooms are in demand in July and August, and the best rates come in May, June and September. Ask whether the all-inclusive plan covers the drinks and snacks you care about, and compare it with a half-board or bed-and-breakfast rate.