Costa Mar Studios - San Antonio - Ibiza

We went on this holiday self catering, it was a last minute deal and all in was less than £200, so expectations were relatively low. However, we were suprised by the standard of cleanliness in the rooms. It was a shame that the beds were single rather than double, but the rooms were spacious and the cleaners attended regularly, although the sheets were not changed when the room was cleaned. nice balcony and view as well.

The downside for me was the kitchen facilities supplied which were overly basic. Two electric hobs, 1 pan, 1 frying pan and a stew pot. enough plates, cups and cutlery for 3 people. If you want a toaster or kettle you must rent these for 15euros each, which i thought was dissapointing. also the kitchen was not provided with a dish cloth, washing up liquid and the tea towel was not changed (though luckily we brought a spare).

The safe is very good and works on a electronic code that you decide on, and if only 22euros inc deposit. the resort do not insist on keeping your passports for more than 10 minutes when you check in and the reception service is generally good.

There is also an internet service available, pay as you use of course. There is a bar/resteraunt (drinks expensive, didnt try the food), pool table, air hockey, arcade games, ample seating/tables/sun loungers. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and not in a ‘we just use you for tips’ kind of way.

The pool area is very nice for a budget hotel and is kept clean.

There is no shop in the hotel itself for buying essentials but there is plenty of shops in the area just a short walk away, though shop around for the best prices as some are just unbelievable, literally double uk prices.

The location is nice, a short walk away from the shops and a 15 minute walk from the clubs and pubs. it is right on the sea front and has a small beach very closeby.

the big downside of this hotel is really the kitchen facilities supplied, charging for kettle etc. and also, you will be woken up every morning by clubbers coming back and some members of the lower working classes feel that when in ibiza, everyone is so up for it they want to listen to them shout and scream at all times of the day, but these were generally the british causing the problems.

There is no entertainment within the hotel, but i kind of like that aspect. And sometimes the staff forget that music is playing in the pool area and it will carry on into the evening, but a gentle reminder soon solves that one. the staff really were very nice.

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