Escape for some ME time

It’s been the summer we didn’t dare to dream of just six months ago; the island busy with international travellers, hotels and restaurants filled with smiling faces, idyllic weather and a sense of freedom in the air. And the best thing is – it’s not over yet! Ask any islander and they’ll tell you September is the best month of the year to escape to Ibiza – whether for a weekend, a weeklong stay or even longer – and luxurious five-star resort ME Ibiza is the perfect place to check in and chill out.

A serene pocket of paradise on the island’s east coast, the best of Ibiza is on your doorstep when you stay at ME Ibiza, although with so much on offer within the hotel, it would be easy to spend your entire holiday onsite. This season’s steady stream of guests report that the hotel’s offerings are better than ever, with an incredible luxury spa, the new world-class Lebanese haute cuisine NOURA Restaurant & Pool Bar, plus the much-loved Radio Rooftop, the classic Bianco Mare experience and of course, that picturesque swimming pool overlooking the calm and tranquil Med.

With a luxurious spa, daily yoga, world-class restaurants and two swimming pools, ME Ibiza is the perfect place to escape for some late season bliss.

Travelling is made easy at ME Ibiza. In 2021, the hotel’s already stringent standards have been elevated to include additional cleaning and hygiene protocols that ensure the health and safety of guests, be it in your suite, in the restaurants, at the gym, in the spa or by the pools. Luxury transfers to and from the airport can also be arranged – in a stylish white Range Rover no less – so you can skip the busy taxi queues and let someone else tend to your luggage, so your check-in is fast and seamless. Once you’ve settled into your Suite at the sophisticated resort, you’ll receive priority access to all hotel facilities – from pre-reserved day beds and restaurant bookings to spa treatments and complimentary daily yoga classes.

While all the chic, calming and airy rooms and suites at ME Ibiza are divine, guests staying in the exclusive ME+ Suites also receive round-the-clock access to the renowned Aura team, who can help personalise and book itinerary recommendations to suit your holiday style. This is in addition to memorable extras such as fresh flowers in your suite, complimentary pet amenities (your furry friends are welcome here), personalised welcome gifts, an unpacking service, complimentary ironing, a surround sound system and much more. The idea is that you needn’t lift a finger once you’ve arrived at ME Ibiza – unless it’s to sip a cocktail by the pool!

Mornings at ME Ibiza are a laid-back affair. Rise at your own leisure – whether you’re the kind to catch the sun rise (at a pleasing 7.30am come September) or you prefer your blackout blinds to stay firmly closed until you wake – and take your breakfast at the stylish ground floor Bianco Mare restaurant. From here, it’s a slow meander to the tranquil pool to soak up the early morning rays or you could join one of the complimentary yoga sessions on the stunning rooftop – traditional mat-based classes or the sky-high anti-gravity sessions that give you a bird’s eye view over the sea.

The Thai Room Spa & Wellness area is also found in a quiet corner of the ground floor at ME Ibiza. Open to the public (by reservation) as well as to hotel guests, the serene space is like a holiday within your holiday. Step inside and be transported to Southeast Asia, complete with a spa circuit to help you relax (even more) into the experience. Native Thai therapists bring the healing massages and treatments from their homeland to Ibiza – from traditional dry massages or with oil, warm or hot, with or without aromas, plus scrubs, wraps, facials and more, there’s a treatment to suit your every mood. Relaxing, energising, uplifting, stress-relieving, revitalising – your experience can be completely customised to match your needs.

This season, ME Ibiza guests report that staying within the resort is more than enough to satisfy their Ibiza summer holiday dreams.

Lunchtime rolls around and you can take your pick between the fun-in-the-sun vibes at the highly acclaimed NOURA Restaurant & Pool Bar or opt for the casual Mediterranean dining experience at Bianco Mare, boasting Italian-inspired dishes and wood-fired pizzas so good they are almost addictive. If you’re ready or a change of scenery, ascend to the ME Ibiza rooftop where you can book a Bali bed experience and dine within the comfort of your own cabana. Each dining destination is also open to the public via reservation and tables or Bali beds can be requested via the ME Ibiza website.

The addition of NOURA to the ME Ibiza collective of in-resort eateries is a masterstroke of gastronomic genius. The well-established culinary brand boasts outposts in Paris, Cannes and Monte Carlo, and so Ibiza was the logical next step. At ME Ibiza, the heady tastes, spices and herbs of Lebanon and the Middle East are fused with the very finest organic local produce and served up in a playful yet elegant poolside setting – a true fusion if ever there was one. Open from midday until midnight, NOURA takes inspiration from the four corners of the Med, serving up healthy haute cuisine that is every bit as delicious as it is beautiful.

The addition of the playful yet elegant NOURA Restaurant & Pool Bar to the ME Ibiza collective of in-resort eateries is a stroke of gastronomic genius.

As the sun goes down, the vibes heat up at ME Ibiza, whether you’re enjoying the sunset with a side of dinner and drinks from the Radio Rooftop Bar, or cocktails and a decadent dinner at NOURA. DJs spin the soundtrack beneath the Balearic stars, twinkling in the beautiful reflection of the Med below. Monthly full moon events on the rooftop have been a star attraction in 2021, with the next event taking place on September 24, 2021. Speaking of events, weddings have made a very welcome return to ME Ibiza in 2021, as happy couples can once again invite their nearest and dearest to Ibiza to celebrate their nuptials overlooking the sea.

With the home stretch of this dreamlike Ibiza summer season just around the corner, there’s no better time to escape to Ibiza for some ‘ME’ time with your best friends, your loved ones, your family, or – in the truest sense of the word – fly solo if you really want to disconnect. Spend your days and nights wandering between chilled-out pools, peaceful yoga decks and vibrant restaurants, the tranquil spa and stylish rooftop terrace and of course, your beautiful suite, from sunrise to moonrise and back again. When the mood strikes you’ve also got the buzz of Santa Eulalia and its promenade, family friendly beach, popular restaurant and bar scene just around the corner, although many guests report that staying within the magical ME Ibiza bubble is more than enough to satisfy their Ibiza summer holiday dreams.