Occidental Menorca

We love staying here. A friendly greeting on arrival. A leisurely breakfast on the sun drenched terrace, an after dinner drink at the pool bar with everything perfect in between. Entertainment if you want it. What more could we ask for.

Hotel was good. Staff were professional and friendly. Restaurant food quality and service was very good but, if from the U.K., don’t expect much from the desserts. Location excellent. Main issue was that the rooms were small and poorly sound proofed - not great in a family hotel. I’d also love a warm plate now and again - but that is a very British thing!

Stayed with 3 girlfiends for a short break early May. Hotel was lovely, short trip from the airport (20 Euro's approx taxi). Really clean, smart and modern, lovely location, 2 mins walk from the beach with a small number of bars/restaurants and shops. Weren't quite in the start of the season so enough people to be busy but not packed and mainly adults. Lovely top area pools with smart loungers and a nice pool bar. The area more geared towards children wasn't really open, although we did see some kids/parents in those pools; but the kids area looked great overall - fun pools, games rooms, shops, playground etc - I'd love to go back with my children as it would be perfect for a family holiday too. Hotel entertainment looked ok, not your loud, banging music type, but more activities based - darts, bingo, yoga etc. Nice caostal waks either way along the beach down from the hotel and also a dotto train. Food was absolutely adequate for an all inclusive, and sometimes excellent., loads of choice. The staff overall at the hotel couldn't have been better or more friendly and I'd love to return.

We have just returned from a lovely 7 night stay at the Occidental in Punta Prima. We are a couple in our 30s with a 3 year old daughter, who stayed half board. The weather was better than expected. 20 degrees and warm enough to sit round the pool most days. The evenings were chilly so be sure to take a jumper if you visit in early May! We had a couple of cloudy, cooler days but we took the opportunity to hire a car and visit the beautiful local tourist spots (Mahon Port, Cales Fonts & many beautiful non-touristy coves). If you hire a car beware, it is 5 Euro per day to park in the hotel car park. The hotel itself was great – very clean and modern. We loved our room (family room, ground floor, block 5). Excellent customer service, great choice of food, enjoyable evening entertainment, 3 inviting pools and a short walk to the beach. A 4 star hotel for sure. Food 8/10 Service 9/10 at all times Cleanliness/hygiene 9/10 Room 9/10 Facilities 9/10 (main hotel & pool) Two disappointments we feel important to mention – the children’s splash pool in the children’s play area was far too cold – too cold to play or swim in, which was such a shame as it was the reason we chose the hotel! There were also no sun loungers or umbrellas available there. The second, was the mini disco. A hotel aimed at families needs to have a disco longer that 30 minutes (I can’t believe I’m saying this) but 4 songs with a meet and greet with the hotel mascot is not long enough. Advice for English families looking to book Occidental: • The guests were mostly French – although perfectly pleasant and good fun, this did affect our visit as we weren’t able to socialise and meet many other guests due to the language barrier. My daughter struggled to play in the day at the kids club with the French children, which was a shame for her. • The guests were mostly couples in their 50’s not families (our experience beginning of May, this may alter in peak season). • There is no town centre to walk to and look around in the evening – no nightlife (a tiny row of supermarkets, a pharmacy and restaurants opposite the beach). • Spa was 19 Euro for 90 mins in the hydro pool or 60 Euro plus for a treatment (we didn’t try it but it looked good). • Recommendations: 1) Request a pool facing room (not road facing) for a great view and if you are a light sleeper, one further away from the entertainment at night. 2) Visit the beach Binibeca nou – a five min drive away. You can get the mini train from outside the hotel there and back (you have to pay when you board). https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g656875-d3849126-Reviews-Playa_de_Binibeca_Nou-Sant_Lluis_Menorca_Balearic_Islands.html 3) Eat at C’an Santi in punta prima (just opposite the beach). Great food – huge portions. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g659968-d3261979-Reviews-Ca_n_Santi-Punta_Prima_Menorca_Balearic_Islands.html 4) Go and have a drink on the terrace watch the sunset from the bar ‘Bambu’ in Binibeca Vell (a ten minute drive see trip advisor link). https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g656875-d16725739-Reviews-Bambu_Menorca-Sant_Lluis_Menorca_Balearic_Islands.html

Stayed at this hotel in the beginning of May. Beautiful place with loads to offer. Friendly and smily staff , great entertainment team. The shows were absolutely amazing- funny, well organised and professional. The hotel itself is suited for families and older people, so if you’re looking for dancing and drinking till morning, this place is not for you. Food was good, loads of different options and variety. It was only beginning of the season, so it was quiet and some areas were shut. We have booked a spa day which was lovely. Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere for a great price. Beach, shops and restaurants down the road just 3-4 mins walk. There’s bus that can take all the way down to Mahon for €1.70 pp one way. Beautiful city with more shops, restaurants and clubs ! The stay overall was great except for the last night when the whole karaoke night was in French. As majority of the guests were French the entertainment team spent all evening speaking in French and not communicating with other guests. We had stayed at Occidental Lanzarote Playa few months ago and it was stunning as well, Barcelo chain has loads to offer and I can’t wait to book more holidays with them.