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.

Went for lunch for my friends birthday, the menu was very small and the food was all under cooked, the service was very slow, we had to ask for service every time and waited ages for drinks. Although the drinks were lovely when they arrived. Beautiful location. In the centre of Ibiza old town

Visited twice to enjoy the.night views of the castle and the marina. A variety of cocktails.and wines available. Good atmosphere and decent service. Tried the tick.tock.toe cocktail along with a.black Russian ( best one ever according to my wife) and an old Cuban. Take the lift next to.reception and use the door that says no exit !

Wonderful cocktails and service, a stunning view and moderate prices. Really enjoyed sunset drinks on the rooftop. We didn’t stay at the hotel, but we’d recommend the rooftop for anyone passing through Ibiza town and looking for somewhere special to have a couple of drinks. There is also a sushi menu.

We absolutely loved this hotel. It’s located right in the middle of town close to the shops and best restaurants and bars. The room was impeccable and VERY nice. Stayed in room 101. They have a rooftop with an excellent view. The breakfast is delicious. There is an overnight valet service if you’re bringing a car and it gives you in/out privileges. Above all the staff were super courteous and helpful in every way. Highly, highly recommend you stay here.

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!

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.

The ground-floor bar was all I saw of the Hôtel Montesol on this visit. It had a helpful bar manager that day, and good 'waiting staff'. However the hôtel is very much under new ownership, and the snack menu, drinks and toilets are quite different from our previous happy memories. We were sitting on the wide side-walk, which has always been a joy. The new owners, I was told, are French investors with the less than inspiring title "Experimental Group". Check out the naming of the toilets for the downstairs bar; you might, like me, chose the wrong door!