Montesol Experimental Ibiza

Over 50 years ago, I sipped coffee under the eves of the Montesol. Then as now, it has always been the Grande Dame of Ibiza hotels. Today as I return after so long an absence, I find the Montesol has been thoroughly modernized and renovated with exquisite taste. Ideally situated between the harbour and the Old Town, the Montesol is just steps away from both. The rooms on the front of the building overlooking the plaza have a breathtaking view of the castle that dominates the town and protects the entrance to the harbour. The well equipped guest rooms are decorated with a touch of whimsy and colours that reflect the soul of the island. The beds are very comfortable and quiet once the doors to the balcony are closed for the night. Breakfast is made to order and served in the lovely restaurant or, more appropriately, on the square in front of the hotel where the people watching is beyond compare. The management and staff are devoted to the comfort and well being of the hotel’s guests and are eager to meet your every request.

The Montesol Experimental is an old historic hotel that has had a recent refurbishment in Ibiza town. For all of the hotel and accommodation options in Ibiza, there are few hotels in its category - a five star hotel in downtown area walking distance to the fort and all of the restaurants. The hotel was smaller than I was expecting - just 33 rooms. It had a boutique hotel vibe as although it's rated five star, it had no hotel facilities - no pool, no gym, no breakfast buffet and limited services. Our room was fresh and modern with a tropical/holiday vibe even if a bit basic. It was adequate as we didn't spend much time in the room. The best feature of the hotel is its location. Indeed, the hotel is expensive and the only reason for this is the location. The same hotel ten minutes away in a taxi would be half the price. We appreciated the location. The express bus from the airport drops you off just 100 metres from the door of the hotel. Same for the late night disco bus. You can walk anywhere you want in Ibiza town, and the bus station is a flat 10-15 minute walk from the hotel to get anywhere else on Ibiza island. Our favourite feature of the hotel was the rooftop bar which at sunset is spectacular. Even if you don't stay at the hotel, it is a nice place to visit. The hotel breakfast (cafe style) served in the bar on the ground floor was also nice. If I came back to Ibiza, I don't know that I would stay here again. Not because there is a problem with the hotel; rather how expensive it is for what you get.

I had stayed at the Montesol before in December 2019/January 2020 (right before Covid hit) and it was a very pleasant stay, however since the refurbishment it’s on another level. The pictures on the website genuinely do not do it justice. The interiors are much more in keeping with Ibizan style, beautiful colours, and the interiors and textures have clearly been carefully chosen to create an inviting and slightly bohemian, yet luxurious feel. The staff were wonderful, the breakfast was delicious, the view from our room was a dream (it was my 20th visit to Ibiza and decided to go for the best room with the view of Dalt Vila to celebrate the milestone!) I was like an excited child every time I looked out of the window. Loved every minute of our stay.

Beautiful hotel in an excellent location in Old Town Ibiza. Staff were super great and the amenities were luxurious

Lovely hotel - very clean, great breakfast and hotel reception staff are very helpful in recommending places to visit on the island. The hotel is in a fantastic location and I hope to visit the hotel again!

Really great hotel all stars for everything. We had the best relaxing sleep of our entire trip. The room decoration had a upscale boho style. Super clean room and every little details were there a very unique experience. Breakfast was included and it was perfect. Really welcoming staff.

We received a warm welcome, our room was beautiful, and the location next to the marina was fantastic. The a**osphere in the rooftop bar is great, and all was smooth during breakfast and checkout. Will absolutely be back next time we’re in Ibiza!

The rooms and the decor were nice but there are no amenities. The roof terrace is only open 19.00-01.00 as a bar not during the day. The downstairs restaurant is quite small. Convenient for Ibiza Town but not much to do at the actual hotel

Excellent location at the heart of Ibiza Town. Wonderful roof top bar with magnificent views. Very good service overall.