Cheapest nicest hotels in Ibiza for 2026

Something about the pool and beach combo ticks all the right boxes, so when chic French hotelier Sophie Berdah, of Paris’s hip Le Citizen, stumbled across a rough Salinas diamond – formerly Fred’s Finca – she pounced. La Pandilla (‘the gang’, in Spanish) is a clutch of 10 whitewashed casitas clustered around an oval pool just ten minutes from the ice-white slick of Salinas. The creamy, curvaceous casitas sleep from two to 10 (or rent the whole lot and bring 65 mates) and have been designed with extended groups in mind and can be as private or as communal as you like. Terraces open onto lush tropical gardens stashed with mango, fig and lemon trees and the pool bar, with its all-day, local produce-focused menu and roster of visiting DJs, is the heart of the whole affair. The standout at La Pandilla, however, is the cult of creativity – regular workshops range from the artistic to avant-garde, with local experts shipped in to teach theatre, flamenco, knitting, painting, photography, cooking and ceramics in the two stylish studios. If games are more your thing, there are giant quoits and board games by the pool, or else hotfoot it down to Las Salinas itself for sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking for the kids, followed by cocktails and DJs for the grown-ups at newly revived ‘90s beachside icon, Hostal Mar y Sal.

Address: Carrer de Formentera, 2-4, 07817 Sant Francesc de s’Estany
Price: From about £166 per night

The Guardian House, Ibiza

Best for: horse-mad peaceniks

Not a hotel per se, but rather an intimate guesthouse in the heart of Ibiza’s rugged, red-earthed heartlands, The Guardian House is a new venture from a young Dutch couple, Ted Alkemade and Vera Holland, that has already caused a subtle shift in this deeply energetic area. With just five rooms and endless alcoves, lounging spaces, reading nooks and daybeds, the century-old finca is decorated in muted tones of earth and stone, with quirky, mid-century objets d’art left over from the properties of former Italian owners. The split-level property is draped in bountiful vegetation – cacti, lemon trees, bougainvillaea and banana trees – shade the slouchy outdoor living room and the bedrooms – some big enough for families – are a masterclass in rustic simplicity. But what sets The Guardian House apart is its purpose as a centre for equestrian coaching. Twenty horses live just off-site, and guests – children included – are taught to interact with them in a way that encourages trust, bond building and emotional connection. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds – Vera’s family influence has been key to building this new life thanks to her aunt Gerda, who practised the discipline with Icelandic horses in the hills of her Dutch homeland. The couple had a clear vision of the space – children running around, nature, guests, animals – and with their private yet communal-feeling guesthouse, palm-shaded swimming pool and intimate, shared breakfasts (guests are welcome to cook their own lunch and supper, a godsend for parents of fussy eaters) they appear to have fulfilled their dream.

Address: The Guardian House, Santa Gertrudis, 07814, Ibiza
Price: from about £150 per night