THB Ocean Beach

Adults-only and set beside San Antonio Bay, THB Ocean Beach is aimed squarely at couples who want the sea close, a pool for the non-diving hours and a proper room to retreat to. The atmosphere is more grown-up than family-oriented, with a lounge bar, an outdoor pool and space to sit outside when the day is winding down.

You can keep the evening simple here: shower, find a cold drink, eat at the hotel and settle in with the bay in view. If you want more movement, San Antonio’s bars and restaurants are within reach, while the hotel also arranges diving classes and excursions through reception. Its website is available in English, as well as German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese.

The address is Bellavista, 1, in San Antonio Bay, San Antonio, Ibiza, Spain. The hotel sits just metres from the sea, with San Antonio Beach around 50 metres away and Es Pouet Beach roughly 150 metres away. That is the useful sort of coastal location: a short walk, rather than a daily expedition, when you fancy salt water without a boat involved.

You are close to the practical side of San Antonio as well. San Antonio Bus Station is about 0.7 miles away, and several restaurants sit within roughly 300 to 350 metres, including Natural Pau and Surf Lounge Ibiza. Cap Blanc Aquarium is around 1.5 miles away, while Ibiza’s Old Town is about 8 miles away. Ibiza Airport is roughly 12 miles from the hotel.

The room choice is mainly about how much space and how much outlook you want. The Superior Double Room keeps things straightforward for two, with twin single beds, air conditioning and an outdoor area. Choose a sea-view version if opening the balcony door onto San Antonio Bay matters more to you than saving the decision for the pool view.

The Junior Suites and Suite give you more room to spread out after a day in and around the water. The Junior Suite is the sensible step up for a couple who dislike living out of one small suitcase, while the sea-view Junior Suite puts the bay at the centre of the room rather than leaving it to chance. The Suite is the largest option, for those who prefer a little more breathing space at night.

Every room has air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, satellite television, WiFi, a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a refrigerator. The refrigerator is the small but useful detail when you return warm, thirsty and not yet ready to sit down for dinner. Most rooms look towards the swimming pool; the sea-view categories are the ones to choose when the outlook is part of the booking rather than a pleasant bonus.

Bahia is the hotel’s restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with international cuisine. Breakfast is available to order, which suits a diving holiday better than a rigid early-morning ritual: you can start the day at your own pace, then make your way towards the water.

There is one bar, the lounge bar, for the part of the evening when food has done its job and conversation needs a chair and a drink. Special-diet menus are available on request. Around the hotel, Natural Pau and Surf Lounge Ibiza are both about 300 to 350 metres away, giving you nearby alternatives when you want to eat out without turning dinner into an organised excursion.

The outdoor swimming pool is the main answer for a day when you have already had enough salt water but are not ready to sit indoors. Sun loungers, parasols, pool and beach towels, a sun terrace and a garden give you the basic kit for reading, dozing or conducting the serious post-dive business of deciding whether a second drink is justified.

There is also a fitness centre for guests who still have energy to spend, although the pool terrace is likely to win the argument on most afternoons. Massage treatments are available when your shoulders need a more persuasive form of relaxation. The hotel also offers bicycle hire, while car hire is available on site for reaching further afield.

For a change of scenery, Cala des Moro Beach is about 1.4 miles on foot, and Sa Talaiassa is roughly 4.5 miles away. The Cap Blanc Aquarium is around 1.5 miles from the hotel. You can also use the shared lounge and TV area when the weather, or simply your legs, calls time on the day.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out runs from 07:00 to 12:00. You need photo identification and a credit card on arrival. The front desk operates around the clock, with concierge service and daily housekeeping available during your stay.

An airport shuttle is available as a paid service and should be arranged with the hotel. Ibiza Airport is about 12 miles away. Car hire is available on site, and bicycle hire gives you another way to move around San Antonio without arranging a car for every outing.

WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and the property has a lift and non-smoking rooms. The hotel accepts cash, Visa and American Express. It is adults-only, with no cots or extra beds available, so the room setup is designed for two rather than for adding another sleeper. Guests also receive discounted entry to Ocean Beach Club from Monday to Saturday; the offer does not apply on Sundays.