Occidental Jandia Mar

Me and my partner stay at this hotel 02/12/2018 - 08/12/2018.Our first impressions - We arrived at the airport, go our luggage and waiting for our transfers, the transfer was around 1.5 hours to get to the hotel as they dropped off at a few other hotels before us (which is fine it was nice views on the way down) We arrived at the hotel and queued at the reception desk to check in, lovely clean reception and the staff seemed very welcoming. The lady on reception checked us in and was showing us the map, it was all a little bit rushed and confusing for us to grasp, this left us not knowing where we were eating at different times of the day and confused as to where everything was, we weren't told anything about the area we were in or what we could do during our stay. We walked to our room with our luggage trying to locate things on the map so we weren't as confused.Our room - The room was very nice for what we needed (just somewhere to sleep for the night) very clean, the beds were very comfy too! the balcony was very small but that didn't bother us because we do not smoke or need to use the balcony for anything else.The food - Our first experience of the food was our evening meal at the hotel it was average on most days, after 2 days of eating there i couldn't anymore so found myself eating out a lot.The staff - the cleaners were always very friendly and happy to help, we were not happy with one situation for the evening meal, we were pulled to one side on the way out and my partner was told he could not eat in there unless he was wearing trousers which meant we had to go out and buy some trouser just so he could eat even though there were girls and women wearing whatever they wanted and dresses very short but they didn't have any rules.The people - I found the people very 'judgy' especially the older women! the first night i wore a skirt and was was getting some of the muckiest looks , after that i went back to the room and changed because i felt so uncomfortable, i felt the people it attracts think theyre something else, i would recommend taking smart clothes for the evening.Location - The hotel is located on top of a HUGE steep hill (would not recommend this hotel if you struggle with mobility) however they do offer a coach collection and pick up 3 times a day if you need help. At the bottom of the hill there are some shops, pubs and a steak house, The boot and Ball pub is highly recommended , Jay that works there is very friendly!

Spotlessly clean. Great facilities. Excellent food. Superb location. Friendly staff. Value for money. A little gem which in my opinion should have a 5* rating! Second visit and will going again in 2019. Highly recommended!

Me and my wife stayed here for three nights at the end of November. We had a great time and could not fault the hotel in any way. It was spotless and extremely clean everywhere. Staff were really friendly and helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble. Good selection and choice of food and drink, champagne at breakfast is a lovely touch. Weather was good and it was a nice relaxing break and a great way to just spend a few days doing nothing and being looked after. Entertainment team did there best to involve everyone but didn’t hassle you if you declined, beach is stunning and worth the ten minute walk. Resort is large and well spread out but nothing is ever too far away. The only slight negative which was nothing to do with the hotel is the length and time of the transfer from the airport, but having said that the experience at the hotel once you arrive makes “it all worth it” would recommend this hotel to any one and would defiantly go again.