Hotel Riomar Ibiza review: Marriott's

Hotel Riomar in Ibiza, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, reopened in 2021 after a refurbishment. The 1968-built beachfront property has 112 rooms and four suites.

Hotel Riomar in Ibiza, part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, reopened as a boutique hotel in 2021 following a major refurbishment. The hotel, built in 1968, is located directly on the beach in the town of Santa Eulalia des Riu, about 15-20 minutes east of Ibiza Town and the airport.

According to a review from Head for Points, the hotel is a 60-second walk from the W Ibiza hotel but offers a different, more tranquil experience. The area is described as surprisingly residential, apart from the neighboring W hotel.

Rooms and Suites

The hotel has 112 rooms and four suites. A Deluxe Sea View Twin room was reviewed, and the rooms are described as small, a carry-over from the original 1968 floor plan. The review states the hotel is better suited to shorter breaks than a two-week holiday due to the compact size and small open wardrobes.

The room featured a narrow desk, a filled mini-bar with chargeable soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and snacks, and a bathroom with a standalone shower but no bathtub. Toiletries were from the brand Cereria Molla. Everything was noted as bright and fresh following the renovation.

The four suites offer more space, with a big bed, a separate sea-facing room with a sofa, and a bigger bathroom with two basins. However, they also feature an open wardrobe.

Dining and Amenities

The hotel's lobby has a 1960s vibe, reminiscent of the jet set era, with a smart bar. Breakfast is served in a large room, offering a decent spread with a wide variety of pastries, fruit, cheese, and meat. All-day dining is available on the terrace or by the pool, with a classy menu.

Example menu items and prices from the source include:

Theme food events are held over peak summer weeks, including paella on Tuesday and BBQ on Thursday. Evening music varies, with flamenco on Monday, an acoustic set on Wednesday, a Cuban night on Friday, and piano on Saturday.

Beach, Pool, and Services

Hotel Riomar has a pool that was never overcrowded during the reviewer's stay, partly due to the strong lure of the beach directly in front of the hotel. The hotel has 70 generously sized and padded loungers on the beach, with full food and drink service offered. A zero-tolerance policy towards empty sun beds is enforced, with loungers left empty for more than 30 minutes being cleared.

Other amenities include a gym with TechnoGym equipment. For those with a car, valet parking is available for €20 per day, though the car is believed to be parked off-site. The reviewer concluded the hotel is a lovely spot for a short break, ideal for a long weekend of pottering around Santa Eulalia, the beach, and the hotel pool.

Source: Head for Points