Los Felices

Los Angeles in the 1960s was a city hurtling towards the future – a glittering metropolis filled with space-age optimism, kidney-shaped pools and atomic-inspired design. Palm Springs was the holiday destination du jour where the Jetsons met Barbarella beneath a row of palm trees illuminated by the chrome curves of a Corvette StingRay and the candy-coloured hues of neon signs. This is the exact vibe on display at Los Felices, the latest Ibiza boutique hotel from retro-centric hotelier Diego Calvo and his Concept Hotel Group. Sitting pride of place in Cala de Bou, Los Felices captures the joie de vivre of the space-age era, redefining escapism through the lens of fashion, design and glamour.

Interiors by IlmioDesign blend retro-futurism with Mediterranean warmth. From the curved reception desk to the checkerboard floors, every detail at Los Felices lures you into a world where fantasy and imagination lead the way. The 113 rooms and six luxury villas at this Ibiza boutique hotel are awash in sunshine yellows, sugar pinks and minty pastels. Suites at Los Felices are sartorial tributes, named for and inspired by a designer, stylist or creative – from global icons to rising stars and cult names.

The nostalgic, insouciant ambience at Los Felices extends to the common areas too, where fashion remains at the forefront. Curated By is a versatile boutique that invites a different label to take over each season, with this summer’s day-to-night collections curated by Madrid-based brand Hanover. For those who prefer their fashion served in print, Fashiontèque is a sweet corner stocked with glossy mags, slick coffee table books and the latest in fashion journalism. The walls at this Ibiza boutique hotel double as galleries with rotating installations from a hand-picked creative collective including model Georgia Palmer, photographer Unax Lafuente and designer Luis de Javier.

Cementing the theme is Futuro House Stage – a UFO-like structure inspired by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen’s 1970s prefab (and fabulous) designs, serving as a purple-haze backstage space where island creatives can party in style. And when it comes to partying, there’s no better place than the Ibiza boutique hotel’s brand-new subterranean boutique nightclub, Nocturna. Bringing a sense of community, forward-thinking line-ups, an impeccable sound system and a very welcome no-phones or VIP policy to the island, the intimate club holds just 400 people. It’s all about the music and it’s where the island’s Night Cats mingle with like-minded music aficionados from around the world.

The Los Felices experience continues in the in-house restaurant, Bámbola di Grosso Napoletano, where gluten-free Neapolitan pizzas and cocktails are served up – with a side of irreeverent Glam Bingo hosted by Arturo Laso on Wednesdays and accompanied by DJs on Friays. Poolside at this Ibiza boutique hotel you’ll find the Palms Pool Club, cornered by four slender palm trees and serving up snacks, burgers, salads and more.

Stylish, surreal and utterly unforgettable, Los Felices is a living mood board of modish mischief, fantastical fashion and poolside pleasure-seeking – there’s always something happening. This Ibiza boutique hotel encourages guests to channel their inner Slim Aarons and Hollywood ingénue. Take in an exhibition, dance in the glow of Nocturna, or catch some rays under candy-striped umbrellas – this place is where summer stretches out like a technicolour dream world.