Given the popularity of Ibiza with the jetset of Jade Jagger, Kate Moss, Noel Gallagher and the like, it’s surprising that the White Isle only has one five-star hotel. Perched on the edge of a rugged cliff in the north-west of Ibiza, the Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena is far away from the maddening crowds of San Antonio and Ibiza Town and all the better for it.

Surrounded by the pine tree forests typical of the island, the white-walled hotel discreetly blends into the landscape, bearing no resemblance to the high-rise developments of the tourist areas. The 63 rooms all have a sea view, some have jacuzzis and some rooms even have a second jacuzzi out on a balcony-garden – you can just imagine supermodels and DJs knocking back bottles of champagne here.

The stunning pool offers an opportunity for sunning yourself if the walk down to the beach seems a bit much while the Arabian-style restaurant serves up sumptuous haute cuisine.

But, and there had to be one, a few things let down its five-star rating – the TV, for example, was the smallest I’ve seen in years and the bathroom was a little dated. Grumbles aside, and if you don’t mind being off-the-beaten-track, this is a glimpse of Ibiza’s jetset.

E-07815 San Miguel, Ibiza.
Tel: 00 34 971 33 45 00.
www.relaischateaux.com

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