Palladium Hotel Cala Llonga is an adults-only hotel on the bay of Cala Llonga, on the east coast of Ibiza near Santa Eulària des Riu. It suits travellers who want a relaxed, adult holiday by the sea, away from the noise of the party strips, with a long, sheltered bay below and green hills behind. The mood is calm and sociable rather than wild, and the hotel sits on the waterfront, so the view across the bay is part of the experience whichever room you choose. Guests must be adults, so it is an excellent option for couples, friends and honeymooners. The pool is the highlight. An outdoor freshwater pool sits right at the sea’s edge, with a spa tub overlooking the bay and a pool bar serving cocktails and snacks. The on-site spa and wellness area offers treatments for those who want to slow down, and there is a gym, plus tennis courts, basketball, billiards and table tennis for more active guests. Dining centres on the Buon Gusto buffet, which serves international and local dishes with show-cooking stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A sushi bar, a lobby bar and the pool bar add variety, so you can eat and drink well without leaving the grounds. The rooms are mostly deluxe categories with a choice of views: mountain, sea, beach or a panoramic sea outlook, with some rooms offering a jetted tub on a terrace and a larger suite for those who want extra space. Single-use options are available for solo travellers. A sea-view or terrace room is worth requesting if the budget allows, since the bay is what you are really paying for. Free WiFi, a terrace and a garden complete the picture.
Cala Llonga is one of the island’s prettiest and most sheltered bays, with calm, shallow water and a sandy beach about a nine-minute walk from the hotel. A small resort area with shops, bars and restaurants lies nearby, and the neighbouring Sol d’en Serra is a few minutes away by car.
Ibiza Town and its port are roughly twenty minutes by road, so a day among the old streets of Dalt Vila and an evening on the waterfront are easy to fit in. The airport is also close, at about twenty minutes in normal traffic, which makes arrival and departure simple.
This hotel is a good fit for couples who want a restful stay with a spa and a calm bay, and for friends who prefer a seaside base to a party base. It is less suited to travellers who want to be in the middle of the nightlife, since the bay is quiet in the evenings, and you will want a hire car, a taxi or the bus to reach other beaches and the capital.
If you like the idea of a few days of swimming, spa treatments and long dinners with sea views, it is a very pleasant choice. Families should look elsewhere because of the adults-only policy.
Some practical points
Parking is limited and charged by the day, so ask about it when you book if you plan to drive. The island is busiest and most expensive in July and August, and quieter, cooler and better value in May, June and September, which are ideal months for a stay here. Many travellers combine a few nights at Cala Llonga with a night or two in Ibiza Town, and boat trips from the nearby marinas to Formentera are a popular day out. Check current room types and spa hours when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Adults-only hotel
- ✓Seaside outdoor pool
- ✓Spa tub with bay views
- ✓Spa and wellness treatments
- ✓Gym and tennis courts
- ✓Buon Gusto buffet restaurant
- ✓Sushi bar and lobby bar
- ✓Sea-view and beach-view rooms
Good questions
Where is Palladium Hotel Cala Llonga?+
On the waterfront at Cala Llonga near Santa Eulària des Riu, about a nine-minute walk from the beach and twenty minutes by road from Ibiza Town.
Is it adults only?+
Yes, it is an adults-only hotel, so it is not suitable for children.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, there is an on-site spa with wellness treatments, plus a spa tub overlooking the bay.
