The smallest of Spain’s Balearic islands, beautiful Formentera is a beach lover’s heaven with clear waters, impressive landscapes, and long stretches of beaches fringed by pine trees and dunes.
Head to Playa es Pujols for all types of watersports, from parasailing to speed boating to jet skiing, laze around on the stunning beaches (regularly voted as Europe’s best), visit La Mola Lighthouse for sweeping views of the Mediterranean, stroll around Calo Des Mort to admire the beauty of the clear blue sea and reddish rocks and then take in peaceful vibes and experience local Mediterranean charm in the picturesque streets of Sant Francesc.
From gorgeous boutiques to modern apart-hotels, here are my favourite top cool and unusual hotels in Formentera, Spain (in no particular order)...
1. Hotel Es Marès – a hip, trendy and very Instagrammable boutique hotel that features stunning modern interiors
Quietly perched on a pedestrian street in the heart of Sant Francesc Xavier, Hotel Es Marès features tastefully designed rooms with high-end amenities, such as private terraces, soaking tubs, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs. Luxe suites offer separate living rooms with pull-out sofas.
The onsite restaurant serves international cuisine in a chic setting. Fresh lattes and cocktails are served at a modern cafe/bar with a shaded terrace. Wellness and relaxation facilities include a gym, an outdoor plunge pool, and a spa with an indoor pool.
The 4-star hotel is about two miles from Formentera ferry terminal, with Ses Illetes Beach accessible within a 7-minute drive.
Address: Carrer de Santa Maria, 15, 07860 San Francisco Javier, Illes Balears, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Hotel Es Marès
2. Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera – a colourful, quirky and fun hotel perfect for partying Millenials and Gen Zs
Set on an idyllic leafy road steps from Es Pujols Beach, Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera is where your beach adventure begins.
Retro-chic rooms at this sleek hotel feature flower-themed decor with LED TVs, Nespresso machines, and terraces. Some rooms offer pool views, while upgraded quarters come with hot tubs and sea views.
The onsite dining scene includes a posh restaurant where breakfast is served and an Asian-fusion eatery for lunch and dinner. There’s also a gym, a hip rooftop bar, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a spa.
Address: Carrer des Fonoll Marí, 84, 07871 Es Pujols, Illes Balears, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera
3. Can Micalet – a high-end modern boutique oasis of style where guests can enjoy personalized service and a great variety of facilities including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool
Personalized service, top-notch amenities, and homey comfort come together to offer you a warm stay at Can Micalet. The all-suite hotel offers a broad array of amenities, including an a la carte restaurant, a sun terrace, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
In the room, you’ll have a spacious wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a microwave.
Can Micalet is less than a mile from Es Cavall d’En Borras Beach, with Cap de Barbaria Lighthouse accessible within a 10-minute drive.
Address: Av. Mediterrània, 35, 07870 La Savina, Illes Balears, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Can Micalet
4. Blanco Hotel Formentera – a chic, contemporary and funky hotel that offers the pure essence of Formentera
Mediterranean design melds with Spanish heritage at this polished hotel, located about two miles from the sandy Platja Llevant.
As you enter the hotel’s trendy rooms, the hip decor will leave you gobsmacked. A wide range of in-room amenities are available to guests, including smart TVs, minibars, and safes. Guests lodging in suites enjoy higher-end amenities, such as 4-poster beds, whirlpool tubs, and hammocks.
Treat your buds to delicious Spanish entrees at this onsite restaurant, take a dip in the expansive swiping pool, try local wines at the classy bars, soak in the sun on the communal terrace, work up a sweat in the gym, or do some shopping from the in-house boutique – there are plenty of things you can do onsite.
Address: Carrer des Fonoll Marí, 50, 07871 Es Pujols, Illes Balears, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Blanco Hotel Formentera
5. Paraíso de los Pinos – a beautiful and intimate boutique gem surrounded by nature
Stay at these newly refurbished apartments to keep homesickness at bay. A perfect home away from home, Paraíso de los Pinos offers resort-like amenities in a home-like setting.
Guests can choose from two types of suites: one comes with a living room and the other offers a separate sitting area. Each unit is fitted with a balcony or terrace, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sofa bed.
Due to its proximity to the town of Sant Francesc, this all-suite hotel is an ideal option for those who want to stay close to Formentera’s shopping and dining scenes.
Address: Es Mal Pas – Urbanizacion Paraíso de los Pinos, 07860 Sant Francesc Xavier, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Paraíso de los Pinos
6. Gecko Hotel & Beach Club, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World – one of the most Instagrammable upscale boutique hotels in Formentera
An opulent, seasonal hotel nestled along a sandy beach on the Mediterranean Sea, about eight miles from the white-sand Platja de Ses Illetes.
Featuring ultra-modern decor and streamlined furnishings, the refined rooms are equipped with minibars, satellite TVs, coffee makers, and safes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, while some also feature private plunge pools.
Free perks include paddle boards and loaner kayaks. Onsite facilities include gardens, an elegant restaurant, a bar, an outdoor pool, and an event space.
Address: Ca Mari, Playa Migjorn, 07860 Formentera, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Gecko Hotel & Beach Club, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
7. La Hacienda – a laid-back, hip and peaceful aparthotel where guests can relax their minds and bodies
Another great hotel located in the gorgeous pine forest near the sea, La Hacienda offers accommodation in one-bedroom suites, each of which can sleep up to three adults.
The aparthotel elevates your vacationing experience with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a hot tub.
La Hacienda is located less than a mile from Ses Platgetes Beach, with many restaurants and cafes accessible within a walking distance.
Address: Carrer de Cala en Baster, 3759, 07871 Sant Ferran de Ses Roques, Illes Balears, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for La Hacienda
8. Casbah Formentera Hotel & Restaurant – one of the most exuberant hotels in Formentera that is nestled in a lavish pine forest with its own Mediterranean garden
Set in a typical Mediterranean landscape of gorgeous pine trees, Casbah Formentera Hotel & Restaurant is a 6-minute walk from the nearest beach.
Straightforward rooms are equipped with smart TVs, safes, mini-fridges, and terraces with garden views. Complimentary perks include parking and in-room Wi-Fi access.
Among the amenities available onsite are a stylish restaurant, a lobby lounge, an outdoor pool, a sundeck, and a garden with multiple sitting areas.
Address: Lugar Platja de Migjorn, s/n, 07860 Sant Francesc Xavier, Balearic Islands, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Casbah Formentera Hotel & Restaurant
9. La Masía de Formentera – a cool and trendy Mediterranean aparthotel that provides guests with Insta-worthy panoramic views of the sea
A pueblo-style hotel with a Mediterranean-style interior, located about two miles from Ses Canyes Beach with Estany Pudent Lagoon accessible within a 13-minute walk.
Laid-back suites are outfitted with flat-screen TVs and coffee makers, Bungalows offer kitchens, terraces, and 4-poster beds. All units feature either Mediterranean-style decor or Japanese-style decor.
La Masía de Formentera is also home to an outdoor pool with a hot tub and cabanas.
Address: 07860, Balearic Islands, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for La Masía de Formentera
10. Hotel Maysi – a cool beach-style hotel surrounded by hillside dunes and majestic coastal vegetation
Beautifully nestled amid coastal vegetation and hillside dunes, Hotel Maysi directly looks over the crystal-clear waters of Es Arenals Beach. The vibrant hotel is housed in a contemporary, whitewashed building located about eight miles from the nearest beach.
Bright rooms come with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or terraces with pool or sea views. Upgraded quarters offer direct sea views and Nespresso machines.
The in-house restaurant dishes out Mediterranean classics in a sophisticated setting. There’s also an informal cafe, a bar with a billiards table, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside snacks bar.
Address: Calle des Arenals, S/N, 07872, Balearic Islands, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Hotel Maysi
11. Cas Saliners – La Savina – a cosy and charming country-style house that is the perfect choice for a more authentic Spanish stay
Nestled within Sea Salines Nature Reserve on Formentera’s north coast, Cas Saliners – La Savina offers accommodation in one- to three-bedroom houses.
All whitewashed houses open onto a terrace and feature a typical island decor with bright blue and white accents. Each house is equipped with a satellite, sofas, and kitchen facilities.
A variety of excellent restaurants can be reached within a minute’s walk from Cas Saliners – La Savina.
Address: La Savina, 07870 La Savina, Spain
- To book, check prices or availability for Cas Saliners – La Savina
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Scott started his travelling life back in 1999, when he headed off on a solo jaunt to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with just a backpack, a camera and a spirit for adventure. After that, the travel bug bit hard and now he is always seeking to head off somewhere new. Over the years he has lived in Italy, Qatar, Ireland, UK and the US but his spiritual home will always be Rome as this is the city which most satisfies his unrelenting craving for culture, good food and great football. Scott loves nothing better than to be behind the camera and also runs his own blog and Instagram page. He also counts Melbourne, Cape Town and Tel Aviv among his favourite places. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @scottbalaam