Imagine a hotel where red-lit pools shimmer under the sun, where Michelin-starred chefs prepare paella just metres from your table, and where sushi is not just a dish, but a spectacle. Welcome to The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, the island’s most talked-about new opening and one that is already setting social media ablaze.
This is not just a place to stay. This is a place to feel, taste, dance and remember.
5 reasons why food-loving travellers are heading straight to The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel
The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, created by Palladium Hotel Group, brings a fresh, disruptive energy to Playa d’en Bossa. With five dazzling bars and restaurants, the property turns traditional luxury on its head by placing experience and flavour at the heart of everything. Think bold design, immersive events, and dishes that dance on your tongue.
Here are five unmissable experiences to indulge in this summer:
1. Michelin stars, fire and flavour: ‘Clandestinos’ paella show
Why you will love it: watch 10 top chefs cook sizzling paellas live while you sip champagne by the beach.
On 15 May, The Beach, Unexpected Ibiza becomes the island’s epicentre of taste. The Clandestinos event unites culinary giants like Luis Valls Rozalen (two Michelin stars), Edu Torres and Abraham Brández for a show like no other. Their creations? A parade of rice dishes featuring lobster, duck, ribeye steak and more.
1:00pm–6:00pm | €45 + €20 wine pairing
In one sentence: this is not your average paella, this is a performance you can taste.
2. ‘The Red Mirror Party’: dive into Ibiza’s sexiest pool event
Why you will love it: DJ beats, red reflections, oysters and caviar. Need we say more?
Starting 10 June and running through the summer on 2 July, 6 August, 3 September and 1 October, The Oyster & Caviar Bar transforms into the most provocative event on the island: The Red Mirror Party.
Beneath a scarlet-hued sky, indulge in premium seafood, luxury cocktails by Moët & Chandon and Belvedere and an atmosphere that feels straight out of a dream or a music video.
1:00pm–7:00pm | Red Pool, The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel
One to remember: come for the caviar, stay for the vibe.
3. ‘The Sunrice Series’: because one paella is never enough
Why you will love it: more rice, more chefs, more sunshine.
Missed Clandestinos? No problem. The Beach, Unexpected Ibiza hosts Sunrice Showcookings across the season on 12 June, 10 July, 14 August, 11 September and 9 October. Expect top-quality paellas prepared live, Mediterranean beats and sea views that taste like summer.
1:00pm–6:00pm | €45 + €20 pairing
Photo tip: paella never looked this good.
4. Sushi spectacle at Minami Enkai: east meets west in every bite
Why you will love it: a limited-edition menu that fuses Japanese technique with Mediterranean passion.
At Minami Japanese Restaurant, innovation is on the menu. The exclusive Minami Enkai tasting experience arrives on 20 May, 13 July, 10 August, 16 September and 12 October, blending warm starters, exotic sushi, and cutting-edge creativity.
Bookings at 8:00pm or 10:00pm | €40 + €25 optional drinks | Welcome Moët glass
Insider quote: “This is where Tokyo meets Ibiza, one roll at a time”.
5. Celebrate international sushi day like never before
Why you will love it: tuna carving, chef-curated sushi and a menu you will not find anywhere else.
On 18 June, Minami Japanese Restaurant celebrates International Sushi Day with an unforgettable menu. The highlight? A live tuna carving show (ronqueo) by Balfegó, a rare opportunity to witness the beauty of this Japanese tradition.
€50–€60 (exact pricing to be confirmed)
Memory-making moment: you will talk about that tuna carving long after your tan fades.
This is not just a hotel. This is the summer you have been waiting for
Whether you are a seasoned foodie or a curious traveller looking for something different, The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel delivers far more than just a beautiful room. It is a story you will want to live and tell. From the iconic red pool to the rooftop DJ sets, and from sushi spectacles to paella poetry, everything is designed to stir your senses and surprise your soul.
What makes it unforgettable: every event is curated to leave a mark. This is where luxury becomes a lifestyle.
