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Occidental Mar Menor

4.0 star property
Families splash at the swim-up bar while kids enjoy arcade games at this seaside retreat on the shores of El Algar

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Occidental Mar Menor in El Algar welcomes families to its seaside location. Enjoy refreshing drinks at the swim-up bar or relax on loungers by the seasonal pool. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the arcade entertains younger guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Junior Suite, Terrace, Poolside | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Junior Suite, Terrace, Poolside

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Terrace, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Terrace, Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, Pool Access, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Terrace, Pool View (2A1C)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, Pool Access, Ground Floor (2A1C )

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Poolside

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Poolside (4A+1C)

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room, Terrace, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Terrace, Pool View (2A2C)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room, Terrace, Pool View (3Adults)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room, Terrace, Annex Building (3Adults)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Annex Building (2A1C)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Occidental Mar Menor is in El Algar, a neighborhood in Cartagena. La Manga Club and Mar Menor Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cartagena Bull Ring or Estadio Municipal de Cartagena. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Urbanizacion La Perla, Cartagena, Cartagena, 30368

What's nearby

  • Playa Perla de Levante
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mar Menor
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa de Los Urrutias
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • El Vivero
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • La Manga Club
    21 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cartagena Station
    23 min drive
  • Corvera (RMU-Region de Murcia Intl.)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Playa
    10 min walk
  • Don Lorenzo
    5 min walk
  • La Espiga del Mar Menor
    18 min walk
  • Bodega La Cabaña De Saura
    10 min drive
  • Luigi's
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 to 15 for adults and EUR 12 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 15 for adults, and EUR 12 to 15 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 23 September

Frequently asked questions

Does Occidental Mar Menor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:30 AM–8:30 PM.

Is Occidental Mar Menor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Occidental Mar Menor?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Occidental Mar Menor?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Occidental Mar Menor?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Occidental Mar Menor located?

This family-friendly Cartagena hotel is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Mar Menor and Playa Perla de Levante. Playa de Los Urrutias and Los Nietos Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Occidental Mar Menor Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic facilities and staff all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food, drink and pools were perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel plenty or room by the pools and all the staff were fantastic.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing value buffet dinner, and staff were excellent. Sadly let down by the location next to the environmental disaster of mar menor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good "resort" type hotel. Very friendly staff, clean. Would benefit from real access to sea with a beach and less concrete near the pools: More trees / green. Will come again, for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel which I would imagine is ideal for more active people. Seems to be ideal for cycling and water sports activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice if you just want to relax

Really nice hotel, great food and variety of choice. Room was amazing patio that walked out straight onto pool area. Bed and pillows very comfortable Drinks hut was a little manic, you’d to time it right or you could be stand waiting a good 10-15mins Entertainment on an evening very poor, day entertainment were lack luster, aqua fit in pool was so underwhelming I gave up, no energy from staff member at all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a nice and quiet area just outside of La Manga. If you want nightlife around you don't stay here, it's in a quiet residential village and you need a car. The rooms are lovely, spacious, bathroom is big with great shower. What I loved about the hotel is the openness, the hotel has a big area in the middle with 3 pools and a massive area for chilling under pergolas when the heat gets to much. One area which needs improving is the food or more the keeping it hot .. most dishes are under heat lamps and some are not on so they get luke warm quickly. Fix the lamps and it would be fine. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is excellent. The rooms are well proportioned, especially the bathrooms, and 3 pools means there is plenty to go around. However the pools were very cold compared to the swimming pools in Benidorm the week before with similar sun cover and air temperature. Also the property seems to catch the wind excessively, there wasn't a day where your towel was safe on your sunbed from being blown away. The kids club wasn't promoted so we had no real idea if it was working it not - I personally think the resort is better suited to couples than families as the atmosphere is very relaxed (too relaxed if you've got young kids). The kids entertainment on the terrace starts too late (2230). The food was well prepared and presented, if you are into your Spanish themed dishes you will appreciate it, if you've a more British palette the eating in options are not really for you. The complex was extremely quiet the week we were there, weirdly so. The most people we saw at one time was about 50 in the restaurant, other than that there seemed to be more staff than customers. Overall it's a lovely relaxing hotel for older guests or those looking for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pools and the rooms are cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel that was built during the 2008 building boom. Area has stopped growing since then. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little far out location not great
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, not many things around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness
The evening meal was the worse we ever had .the food selection was terrible and the hot food was cold .so much so we ate away from the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

MIREILLE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
grosse déception avec cet hotel isolé de tout.20 minutes de marche pour accéder à un arrêt de bus.Aucun service de navette proposé.Ambiance hopital : bleu pale et blanc de partout sauf à l'entrée.des couloirs immenses, les chambres sont confortables et spacieuses, il manque par exemple des mouchoirs pour un 4 étoiles..Et surtout l'isolation phonique entre votre chambre et le couloir est inexistante.Aucune, mais vraiment aucune gaité dans la décoration et l'aménagement de cet hotel.Bar de la piscine/Terrasse sous bâche plastique.Pas terrible avec un sale temps ! Aucun endroit cocooning.Le réfectoire est plus horrible que celui du lyçée de ma fille...Des serviettes posées au sol pour protéger des inondations.Buffet médiocre et sans grande variété.Heureusement que le personnel est sympathique dans l'ensemble.Un petit coucou à Aida a qui nous avons appris quelques mots de français et qui s'est montré vraiment agréable.Pour l'extérieur , les façades ont des coulures de rouille, sur le blanc : c'est pas joli ! Les leds qui courent sur les arcades ne fonctionnaient pas toutes.Il y a vraiment de gros efforts à faire pour rentrer cet hotel agréable et joyeux.Pas d'animation ! Ennui mortel .J'aurais bien aimé un geste commercial sur la demi pension lors de nos absences, aller manger dans cette salle sans vie pour des vacances , heu ? bof!! Pour rappel mon commentaire se base sur un 4 étoiles.Concernant la région, lorsque vous aurez vu Carthagène, le reste a peu d'intérêt sans voiture
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kamer oke mag iets netter ,personeel vriendelijk,maar we zullen het niet aan raden ,bij het toekomen hadden we een dag extra gereserveerd tot vrijdag inplaats donderdag,toch moesten ervan onze kamer gewoon op straat gezet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet cena y desayuno bastante bueno
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EPIFANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

para repetir

El hotel es estupendo, con unas instalaciones amplias y muy buenas, las tres piscinas con el agua limpia, y las camas son muy cómodas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Väldigt bra hotel och trevlig personal. Jättebra gym där jag bara saknade små handdukar och vatten. Saknade även TV kanalen CNBC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Väldigt dyrt (all-inclusive) för att vara helt okej hotel. Inte mycket extra utöver dricka chips och mat.. om man inte räknar vattengympa och halvdan underhållning som extra :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Propreté impeccable superbes piscines. Le seul point négatif pour nous c est le restaurant qui fait un peu cantine mais cuisine très bonne et beaucoup de choix, nous avons mangé en terrasse pour avoir moins de bruit. Autrement c est parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tilavat huoneet ja kivat ulkotilat

Hieno allas-alue. Hyvät ruoat ja aamiainen. Iso allas-alue, jossa myös baari
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Necesitas coche, si o sí

Hotel muy tranquilo, aunque está lejos de todo. Las piscinas, lo mejor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025