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A boho-chic getaway in the heart of Ibiza Located in Ibiza’s foodie capital, Gatzara Suites is a hip, four-star boutique hotel with a boho-chic vibe that oozes pure island living. TEXT: KIKI DEERE | PHOTOS: MUCHIGRAPHY
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ying at the heart of the island, the small village of Santa Gertrudis is all whitewashed walls and hippy vibes. “Gatzara Suites has a gorgeous location on the town’s main square. It’s ideally located to reach Ibiza’s main points of interest, lying only a 15-minute drive from the white-sand beaches of the south and the same distance from the picture-perfect bays of the north,” explains owner Santi Tur Roig. The airport and Ibiza town are also within striking distance, making it particularly convenient to explore all corners of the island.
Blending tradition and design With its contemporary interiors, Gatzara Suites combines bohemian vibes with a heavy dose of chic. Spanish designer Jordi Carreño, of Ibiza-based architecture firm Estudio Vila 13, is behind the design. An allwhite palette lends an airy Mediterranean 22 | Issue 6 | July 2019
feel, with hints of tan and brown recalling the different earthy hues of the island. The vertical garden in the lobby, meanwhile, is said to be one of the tallest in the country, with over 2,000 plants of ten botanical species. The adjacent lounge is adorned with geometric cushions and a stylish wicker pod-hanging chair that makes for a perfect spot to sit back and unwind with a book
or a drink in hand. Brightly coloured works of art by local artists add lively splashes of colour to the crisp white walls, while in winter, a contemporary fireplace further contributes to the elegant and sophisticated design scheme. “The hotel brings out the bohemian side of the island, inviting guests to relax and unwind,” continues Santi. “This was once a farmhouse, and then our family home. A few years ago we decided to take the leap and convert the building into an exclusive boutique hotel. We have tried to maintain the style of traditional Ibizan houses, while decorating the interiors with modern design pieces including Tom Dixon and Nelson Sepulveda lamps, and colourful Huguet tiles from Mallorca.” Local stone was used during construction, while decorative clay pieces made by an Ibizan artist feature in the interiors. The lush olive trees, bougainvillea and lavender dotted around are likewise a graceful nod to the hotel’s island location.