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Six Senses Ibiza Hotel Review: A Boho-Chic Family Retreat
Family writer Leeanna Lock recently checked into the Six Senses hotel in North Ibiza with a toddler to assess its suitability for young families. If relaxation and nourishment are your top priorities, this luxury resort offers a blissful escape that warmly welcomes babies and toddlers.
Location and Setting
Nestled in Xarraca Bay on the island's tranquil northern side, Six Senses occupies eight hectares of hillside grounds with breathtaking views of the Balearic Sea. This fashionable luxury resort emphasizes nature and nourishment throughout its offerings. Numerous family-friendly attractions are conveniently located within a 25-minute drive, including Benirràs beach, Can Muson farm, and the famous Las Dalias hippie market. The airport is approximately 40 minutes away by car.
The Overall Vibe and Atmosphere
Six Senses transcends being merely a hotel—it positions itself as a comprehensive lifestyle destination. The pool area creates a serene environment with calming music, impeccable sea views, and attentive staff ready to serve sun lounger aperitifs. The hotel strongly promotes eco-friendly values, evident in plastic-free toiletries and boho decor crafted from recycled materials. Guests can even purchase hand-stitched toy hedgehogs, with proceeds supporting real hedgehog sanctuaries across the island.
Exceptional Service for Families
The staff at Six Senses demonstrate remarkable dedication, treating no request as an inconvenience. The term "family-friendly" barely captures the thoughtful attention young children receive during meal times from playful waiters. Babies are exceptionally well-catered for, with fresh fruit purees available on a dedicated weaning menu and room service milk deliveries arranged for early morning hours.
Accommodation and Sleeping Arrangements
Spacious ground-floor double rooms open onto private leafy garden terraces with direct access to the stunning sea-view pool area. Having the pool on your doorstep proves particularly convenient for families, allowing quick retrieval of spare clothes and toys from your room. The boho-inspired "his and hers" bathroom features a centerpiece bath and substantial dressing table, creating an ideal preparation space for couples. Each room showcases chic contemporary decor and includes a stocked mini fridge, user-friendly coffee machine, and fresh milk. The hotel provides cots on wheels and eco-friendly amenity kits for children, containing items like toothbrushes and combs. For larger groups, generously-sized sea-view suites and mansions accommodating up to ten guests are also available.
Culinary Experiences and Dining Options
The presence of giant tractors around the property hints at the exceptional freshness of the on-site produce. Whether dining at The Beach Caves, Partal, The Orchard, or The Farmers' Market during breakfast, each restaurant serves delightful farm-to-table dishes sourced from the neighboring organic farm, Can Tanca. The Pharmacy Bar offers the perfect vantage point for sunset cocktails, while children can enjoy fresh homemade smoothies or juices. Italian sharing platters can be savored beneath the olive trees in The Orchard's garden, followed by hearty homemade tiramisu or creamy cheesecakes. Partal serves as the dining hotspot for appreciating stunning sea views while waiters bring delicious paella directly to your table. For live music accompanied by Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine, booking a table at The Beach Caves is highly recommended.
Wellness Facilities and Activities
Six Senses provides the ultimate setting for wellness pursuits, whether you're seeking sunrise yoga or holistic therapies like chakra healing massages to reconnect mind, body, and soul. Many visitors are drawn to the hotel's pioneering longevity treatments at RoseBar, ranging from biohacking therapies to bespoke nutrient infusions designed to boost immunity. The private rocky beach encourages sea swimming and offers easy access for diving and snorkeling adventures. The hotel cinema features soft velvet seats and represents a must-visit destination for children, who can feel like mini VIPs with popcorn and soda deliveries to their seats. Guests should consult the weekly events calendar to sign up for activities including bootcamps, snorkeling tours, and aromatherapy candle-making workshops.
Practical Information for Visitors
As a clifftop hotel, Six Senses features numerous steps throughout the property. The step-free access to the hotel also serves as the entrance used by vehicles, though the three-bedroom residence is fully accessible. Guests traveling with pets must adhere to the hotel's "Pets are Welcomed" programme and sign a letter of acceptance upon booking. A cleaning fee of £52 per pet per night applies, and pets must remain on leashes while on hotel property, with access restricted from wellness centers and pool areas. Check-in commences at 3pm, while check-out concludes by 12pm.
Family-Friendly Assessment
While Six Senses welcomes families, the hotel is particularly well-suited for babies and toddlers rather than older children. There is no dedicated family swimming pool or kids' club for older youngsters, and pool floats are not permitted in the swimming pool. However, a dedicated weaning menu is available for babies. The hillside grounds contain many steps, though staff are readily available to assist with buggy transportation.
Summary and Key Takeaways
The most impressive feature remains the remarkable cave spa and its extensive treatment offerings. This retreat proves perfect for spa treatments and relaxation, though less suitable for those seeking vibrant nightlife. For Instagram-worthy moments, the infinity pool overlooking the sea provides spectacular photographic opportunities. The hotel is located at Carrer Camí de sa Torre 71, 07810 Portinatx, with contact available at +34 871 00 88 75 or through their website. Leeanna Lock was a guest of Six Senses Ibiza during this review.
