Ibiza, Spain
Hacienda Na Xamena Haven Ibiza: Iconic clifftop sanctuary 180m above the Mediterranean on Ibiza’s wild north coast with Cascadas Suspendidas hydrotherapy
Perched 180 metres above the azure sea on the sheer coastal cliffs of Na Xamena on Ibiza’s unspoiled northern coast in the Balearic Islands, Spain, Hacienda Na Xamena opened in 1971 as Ibiza’s very first five-star luxury hotel. Created by Belgian architect Daniel Lipszyc and a distinguished member of Relais & Châteaux, the 69-room whitewashed clifftop sanctuary is enveloped by Mediterranean pine forests, sea breezes, and dramatic sunsets. Whitewashed Ibicencan architecture, private in-room mini-pools facing the sea, multi-tiered terraces, and the world-famous 'Cascadas Suspendidas'—an outdoor clifftop circuit of cascading heated thalassotherapy hydrotherapy pools connected by waterfalls—create an incomparable bohemian paradise.
Arrival introduces travelers to the magical, serene soul of northern Ibiza: personal hosts welcome guests on the panoramic clifftop terrace with chilled fresh hierbas ibicencas infusions overlooking the infinite sea. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Balearic coastal, yacht, and nature adventures: stepping into the Cascadas Suspendidas for a restorative 45-minute clifftop hydrotherapy circuit, chartering private wooden boats to the secluded coves of Benirràs and Cala d’en Serra, hiking through coastal pine forests to hidden sea caves, practicing morning cliffside yoga, and reserving dinner at the cliff-edge Edén Restaurant.
Sanctuary living balances bohemian relaxation with iconic wellness: La Posidonia Spa offers holistic treatments utilizing Mediterranean sea salts, aloe vera, and SkinCeuticals skincare. Guests lounge beside three cliffside swimming pools. Dining spans refined modern Balearic gastronomy at Edén Restaurant (directed by Chef Fran López on tiered cliffside terraces), Mediterranean light bites at the pool lounge, and sunset aperitifs at the Edén Lounge.
Accommodations comprise 69 rooms and suites ranging from 35-square-metre Superior Sea View Rooms to 55-square-metre Junior Suites (featuring private in-room Jacuzzis framing the sea) and the 80-square-metre Na Xamena Suites with private outdoor plunge pools. Each room features whitewashed stone walls, bohemian Balearic fabrics, king beds, and open-plan bathrooms with sea-view soaking tubs.
Romantics, wellness seekers, and luxury purists seeking dramatic 180m clifftop Mediterranean panoramas, Cascadas Suspendidas hydrotherapy, and secluded northern Ibiza tranquility should book Hacienda Na Xamena without hesitation. Travelers seeking noisy nightclub strip hotels or flat party beaches should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,980 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 1,650 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on the secluded northern pine cliffs and step out onto the 180m terrace overlooking the sea.
- Check into your suite, open the balcony doors, and soak in your private in-room sea-view Jacuzzi.
- Dine on Balearic cuisine on the tiered terraces of Edén Restaurant at sunset.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 3.6k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Breathtaking 180m Clifftop Setting
Guests revere the dramatic sea cliff vistas, spectacular sunsets, peace of northern Ibiza, and Cascadas Suspendidas.
In-Room Jacuzzis & Edén Dining
Reviewers consistently praise the in-room sea-view mini-pools, delicious food at Edén, and bohemian luxury vibe.
Guests Warn
Secluded North Ibiza
Visitors love the peaceful contrast to the south island party scene.
Tiered Clifftop Layout
Travelers enjoy the unique multi-level architectural terraces.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
World Cliffside Eco-Luxury Landmark
Relais & Châteaux
Pioneer of Luxury Ibiza Hospitality
Hacienda Na Xamena
In the stay
- Full access to the three resort swimming pools, sun loungers, and fitness gym
- Complimentary morning cliffside yoga and meditation classes
- Daily buffet and cooked-to-order gourmet breakfast and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –Cascadas Suspendidas private 45-minute hydrotherapy sessions and La Posidonia Spa packages
- –Edén Restaurant multi-course chef tasting dinners and private boat charters around northern Ibiza
Good to Know
- The 180m clifftop sanctuary features 69 rooms and suites on Ibiza’s wild north coast, designed by Daniel Lipszyc.
- Includes iconic Cascadas Suspendidas hydrotherapy pools, Edén Restaurant, La Posidonia Spa, and 3 swimming pools.
- Located in Na Xamena (San Miguel), a 30-minute scenic drive north of Ibiza Airport (IBZ).
Editor's Note
Book a Junior Suite for a private in-room Jacuzzi with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the sea, and experience the signature 45-minute Cascadas Suspendidas clifftop hydrotherapy circuit at sunset.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026