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Occidental Mar Menor

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Cartagena hotel in El Algar with a seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Urbanizacion La Perla, Cartagena, Cartagena, 30368
  • Mar Menor
    9 min walk
  • Playa de Los Urrutias
    14 min walk
  • Playa de Punta Brava
    6 min drive
  • Corvera (RMU-Region de Murcia Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2A2C)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2A1C)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (2A1C)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (2A1C)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms (4A+1C)

Family Room, Connecting Rooms (4A+1C)

Family Room, Connecting Rooms (4A+1C)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Pool Access (2A1C )

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Pool Access (2A1C )

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Cartagena

A family-friendly stay in Cartagena awaits you at Occidental Mar Menor. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Mar Menor and El Vivero. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and Smart TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the free kids' club, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class El Algar hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Playa de Los Urrutias and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Playa de Punta Brava.

What's nearby

  • Mar Menor - 9 min walk
  • Los Nietos Beach - 5 min drive
  • La Manga Club - 15 min drive
  • Mar Menor Golf - 16 min drive
  • Playa los Narejos - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Lorenzo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arena Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Via Romana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scabetti - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ruf-Mari - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Occidental Mar Menor

Family-friendly Cartagena hotel in El Algar with a seasonal outdoor pool
Some rates at Occidental Mar Menor are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Occidental Mar Menor offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Occidental Mar Menor. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Occidental Mar Menor offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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
  • Lift (79 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 11 October and 30 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 23 September.

Property is also known as

Occidental Mar Menor Hotel
Occidental Mar Menor Cartagena
Occidental Mar Menor Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Mar Menor?

Occidental Mar Menor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Occidental Mar Menor?

Yep, Occidental Mar Menor has an uncovered self car park for EUR 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Mar Menor?

Yep, Occidental Mar Menor is a short 14-minute walk from Playa de Los Urrutias.

Does Occidental Mar Menor have a pool?

Occidental Mar Menor has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

What makes Occidental Mar Menor a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Occidental Mar Menor.

Is Occidental Mar Menor family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and an arcade, it's no surprise that Occidental Mar Menor is a hit with families.

Does Occidental Mar Menor serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Mar Menor?

No, Occidental Mar Menor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Mar Menor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Mar Menor?

No, pets are not allowed.

Occidental Mar Menor Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

simon

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Babak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wes

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastico
Tutto perfetto Ottima struttura Pulizia Ottima colazione
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clara Luz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio de limpieza de las habitaciones no corresponde con la buena calidad del hotel.La terraza no se tocó cuando se hizo la habitación.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó las instalaciones Y lo que no me gustó que está muy aparto y para ir a la playa tenía que coger coche
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lionel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hotel para disfrutar
La estancia ha sido maravillosa, solo destacar que el hotel esta en una zona apartada sin servicios y el comedor con el Aire acondicionado demasiado frio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA DEL CARMEN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel **** perfecto, para descansar, el personal muy amable y atento. Las 3 piscinas excelentes, hamacas para todos, sin problema, te facilitan las toallas para piscina. Por la tarde noche, sobre las 20 horas, funciona la terraza, con música, cosa también esta muy bien, el personal de animación muy bueno. El personal del comedor a cual mejor, te facilitan lo que necesites. Tienen servicio de bufé, plancha donde puedes elegir, normalmente, pollo, pescado o carne. Fallo grande del hotel, pool truck de pena, con atención muy lenta, se va la gente de aburrimiento, tras estar esperando muchísimo tiempo, cuando no faltan vasos, se termina el barril de la cerveza, (no saben como cambiarlo), se acaba el café, la mayoría de los días pasa algo, personal sin experiencia, que se ahoga en un vaso de agua, cosa ilógica, para un servicio que requiere rápidez y agilidad. Además con sólo 1 pool truck no es suficiente, para dar un buen servicio. En otros hoteles con Todo incluido, en el pool truck preparan hamburguesas, perritos, kebat.....helados, aquí eso tampoco se hace. Otra cosa a mejorar, el hotel no tiene ni un detalle para un 25 aniversario, imagino que ni para unos recién casados tampoco, son detalles tontos, pero que aportan calidad. Las playas de alrededor no valen para nada, con algas, medusas huevo frito, dice que no pican, pero las ves y ya no te bañas.Hay que ir a San Javier o la Manga,para bañarte tranquilo Espero que mejoren estás cosas, porque el hotel ha de ser perfecto,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estancia excelente, pero hay que mejorar detalles.
Hotel tranquilo y acogedor y con bastantes piscinas para descansar y desconectar de la rutina del dia a dia, por mi parte se lo recomendaria a cualquier persona. Pero hay detalles que tienen que mejorar, como el tema de la food truck (bar de piscina), no puede ser que habiendo dos piscinas y un territorio amplio no se ponga otra barra en la piscina olimpica, que estando alli tengas que andar un monton para ir a por algo a la otra punta del hotel y que decir que cuando te has pegado la caminata si hay cola esperar mas de 15 minutos para que te sirvan una simple bebida (en cualquier hotel teniendo regimen de todo incluido, no tardarian tanto. No es culpa del personal que conste, es la mala organizacion del hotel con este tema). Otro tema que tendrian que mejorar es el tema del buffet en las comidas (desorganizacion total), no habia pinzas para coger algunos alimentos, desorden, gente corriendo por todos lados, personas que cogian alimentos con la mano y el personal pasaba olimpicamente,gente que no tenia contratado el todo incluido acaban disfrutando de los mismos servicios que los que si lo tienen contratado (es injusto)... Para mejorar que hubiera mas control a la gente cuando accede a cualquier servicio que ofrece el comedor durante el dia, controlando que servicio contratado Pero por lo general la comida estaba buena, piscinas muy grandes y acogedoras, habitaciones comodas y el trato de todo el personal ha sido muy bueno por su parte yo volveria a repetir sin dudarlo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joaquina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Confortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jose ramon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hay nada al lado.buenas piscinas ,buena comida y buenas habitaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chantal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Environnement aride , aucune plage , un resto de disponible ..bruyant . Architecture affreuse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024