Ibiza is one of the most magical Balearic islands to stay on, and choosing a hotel with a rooftop can really elevate your experience. Below are two rooftop hotels I’ve personally stayed at, with the information I wish I’d had before booking. From practical location details to whether you get bubbles at breakfast (spoiler: only one does), and of course whether the rooftop is actually worth choosing the hotel for. If you love the idea of a rooftop nightcap, pool posing, or sunset views without leaving your hotel, I hope these reviews helps you decide if it’s your kind of stay on this incredible White Isle. And if you are an Ibiza virgin then let my travel guide help you with more than your hotel.
Innside Beach Melia Ibiza Review
⭐ Quick verdict
Best for: Rooftop chilling, modern stays, and being close to San Antonio without being on top of the town
Not ideal if: You want to walk into San Antonio
Rooftop value: An adult-only oasis and absolutely a reason to book this hotel
Who this hotel is best for: Groups, party-goers, girls’ trips, and some families
Overall feel: Fun, bright 4-star
🛏 Room Details
Type: Sea view
Size: Good for one, a bit squishy for two
Space for case: Good
Hanging space: Good for one
Bed: Comfy
Table: Yes
Blackout curtains: Yes
Air con: Not great (friends in another room had no issues; despite staff attending quickly, ours was never ideal)
View: Side sea view not sea view as you expect. And sight of bins below that are collected early morning!
Balcony: Yes
Mirrors: Yes — cleverly designed to make the room feel bigger
Water in room: No
Mini bar: No, but an empty fridge (much better)
Any extras?: No
🛁 Bathroom
Style: Modern
Shower pressure: Great
Hairdryer effectiveness: Excellent
Shampoo & conditioner: No conditioner
🏨 Hotel Logistics & Practical Info
Distance from airport: Around 30 minutes by taxi
Location: San Antonio Bay
Transport: Taxis easily available despite scarcity rumours and a water taxi is a 10-minute walk at Amàre
Hotel size: 275 rooms – pretty big
Adult-only hotel?: No but the rooftop is adult-only
Communication prior to arrival: Good, fast responses until the night we were due to arrive. See note below.
Welcome drink: Rooftop drink voucher (nothing at check-in)
Staff: Really helpful; the manager clearly tries very hard
Local supermarket: Yes, directly across the road
🏋🏼♀️ Workout, Rest & Play
Gym: Yes – didn’t see or use
Spa: No
Pool: Yes – didn’t use though as it’s not adult-only
Beach: Yes, with towels provided
🍽️ Restaurant & Bar
Breakfast: Indoor and outdoor seating on a large balcony; everything you’d want except cava — though for my big birthday they surprised me with a bottle and were happy for us to bring our own
Bubbles at breakfast: No
Bar / restaurant: Downstairs bar wasn’t very busy; there was a food truck, but aside from breakfast it’s really all about the rooftop
🥂 Rooftop
Size: Good
View: Ocean and San Antonio
Bar: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Pool: Yes, medium-sized
Shade: Bar area and Bali beds (extra cost, even for guests)
Public allowed: Yes – day passes available
Best for: Rolling out of bed for sunshine, refuelling, and pre-dinner sunset drinks
Read my full rooftop bar and pool review
💰 Cost & Value
Cost: Reasonable for July in Ibiza
Worth the money?: Yes
Would I stay again?: Yes
✍️ Innside Beach Melia Ibiza Review Summary
There are a couple of hotels in San Antonio Bay with rooftops, and I’ll admit my heart was set on Amàre but my budget wasn’t, it wanted Innside Melia. But did I? Would I be compromising my big birthday staying at Innside Melia? It’s a comparison I saw debated a lot while researching, so if you’re deciding between the two, here’s what I can share.
Amàre clearly has the luxury edge and the appeal of being fully adult-only. However, it was over a grand more. As we planned to be out most days and nights, with only one full pool day, the extra cost didn’t feel justified. Especially as Innside’s rooftop is adult-only and actually has the better placed rooftop pool – particularly if you care those all-important Insta shots 😉
I was also staying solo for the end of the trip and wanted somewhere affordable, safe but still felt like a treat as it was a golden big birthday. Innside Melia Ibiza ticked those boxes. It’s bright, bubbly, and sits comfortably in the solid four-star category with a five star rooftop. The location was ideal, it was quiet when we needed sleep, and the rooftop is absolutely the reason to stay here.
(To note, we did have one hiccup that I will include not because I believe it is common but more as it highlights a lack of transparency and accountability: Our original flight was cancelled and our second delayed overnight. (Yes really!) I emailed the hotel regularly with all the updates. But when we arrived very early in the morning one of the two rooms was not ready! And we were crying for our beds and a shower after a night on Barcelona Starbucks sofas (not exactly the all nighter we planned!). The reason was never explained, nor any refund or partial refund for that one room, even after follow-ups. Definitely a reminder to resolve any disputes while still at the hotel.)
📝 Admin
Date stayed: July 2025
Information checked / updated: January 2026
Hotel website: Innside Beach Melia Ibiza
Hotel Rooftop Booking Tip
Some hotels close their rooftops for private events, seasonal schedules, or refurbishment. This isn’t always communicated to guests in advance. If the rooftop bar or pool or restaurant is vital for your stay, do contact the hotel to confirm opening times during your potential stay.
ME Ibiza – Leading Hotels of the World Review
⭐ Quick verdict
Best for: Quiet modern luxury, boho vibes, and getting away from it all
Not ideal if: You want to be close to big clubs or the famous sunsets
Rooftop value: Adds luxury, views and adult-only space but not the reason to book the hotel
Who this hotel is for: Couples, solo travellers, affluent families, and girls’ trips wanting rosé-and-rest over rave-and-repeat
Overall feel: Boutique, youthful, luxe
🛏 Room Details
Type: Always ME
Size: Small
Storage: Limited
Bed: Super comfy
Table: Yes
Blackout curtains: Yes
Air con: Good
View: Pool
Balcony: No
Mirrors: One
Water in room: Yes
Mini bar: Yes
Any extras?: Chocolate
Note: The rooms have been renovated since my last stay but I have confirmed the basic information is still the same.
🛁 Bathroom
Style: Modern
Shower pressure: Good
Hairdryer effectiveness: N/A
Shampoo & conditioner: Yes
🏨 Hotel Logistics & Practical Info
Distance from airport: 30–40 minutes by taxi
Location: Santa Eulalia del Río, next to Nikki Beach (map)
Getting around: Hire car or taxis needed – taxis can be slow, so plan ahead
Hotel size: Around 180 rooms but feels smaller
Adult-only hotel?: No but rooftop is adult-only
Communication prior to arrival: N/A
Welcome drink: Yes – cava
Local supermarket: Yes, five-minute walk near the Iberostar Hotel – also has a rooftop!
Staff: Kind and helpful, though poolside drink service was slow
🏖️ Workout, Rest & Play
Gym: Yes, plus morning yoga
Spa: Yes – Thai massages
Pool: Yes, DJ with chill-out tunes; some beds have minimum spend and others are reserved early. The sunbeds spill over to the grassy area which on the plus side has sea views but doesn’t feel as decadent as the pool area.
Beach: Yes but limited
🍽️ Restaurant & Bar
Breakfast: Great selection
Bubbles at breakfast: Yes
Bar / restaurant: Two restaurants plus the rooftop (only ate on the rooftop)
🥂 Rooftop
Size: Decent
View: Stunning sea views
Bar: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Pool: Small
Shade: Yes
Best for: Escaping children and sunset drinks
Read my full rooftop bar and pool reviews
💰 Cost & Value
Price paid: Reasonable at the time; now far more expensive
Worth the money?: Then yes, now no
Would I stay again?: If it became more affordable then yes, in a heartbeat
✍️ ME Ibiza Review Summary
Some hotels with rooftops live rent-free in my head, and ME Ibiza is one of them! For full transparency, it’s been several years since I last stayed here, but I still remember the feeling of floating around the hotel. It was the kind of place I had to tear myself away from when it was time to leave.
I’ve actually stayed here twice, something I rarely do for fear of ruining the memory, and both stays felt incredibly special. Both visits were also in shoulder season, meaning no kids around the downstairs pool and giving a very adult-only feel. Re visiting the rooftop in peak summer most recently, however, I wouldn’t choose to stay during school holidays. The splashing and squeals definitely not adult only vibes! This was also one reason it didn’t win for my big July birthday even with the rooftop pool being adult only.
The other factor is location. You’re a taxi ride from the nearest town, Santa Eulalia del Río, and about 45 minutes from San Antonio. Taxis aren’t cheap or particularly quick. Nikki Beach next door adds some easy daytime variety, but the music competes with the hotel DJ (thankfully it closes by 7pm). There are a few walkable local restaurants, but otherwise you are quite isolated on foot.
That said, if you love a Spanish town, great restaurants, and Ibiza’s healing energy, this hotel is ideal. Imagine days spent gliding round the pool, relaxed rooftop evenings with a true sense of escape. However if you’re coming for sinking sea sunset , clubs, and party energy, San Antonio or Playa would be a better fit. And as for the rooftop: the hotel would feel lacking without this level of luxury, but it isn’t the sole reason I loved this hotel retreat and not the reason I’d book again.
📝 Admin
Date stayed: June 2017 (previously September 2015; last visited July 2023)
Information checked / updated: January 2025
Hotel website: ME Ibiza – leading hotels of the world
