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Occidental Alicante

4.0 star property
Hotel in Alicante, 7-minute walk to Explanada de Espana

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Lobby
Family Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Explore the area

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Carrer de Tomas Lopez Torregrosa, 11, Alicante, Alicante, 3002
  • Place, Explanada de Espana
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alicante Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alicante Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room (2 adults + 2 children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Alicante

Occidental Alicante puts you in the heart of Alicante, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Explanada de Espana and Alicante Harbour. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Alicante City Centre hotel, attractions include Postiguet Beach and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Calle Castaños - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Explanada de Espana - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alicante Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alicante Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Alacant Terminal Station - 13 min walk
  • Raspeig Tram Station - 19 min drive
  • Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Cristóbal (Gastronomía y cultura) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saona - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sibuya Sushi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mo Specialty Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Occidental Alicante

Hotel in Alicante, 7-minute walk to Explanada de Espana
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Occidental Alicante.

This 4-star Alicante hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Occidental Alicante offers 85 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Alicante hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 13 to 32 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 13 to 32 per person

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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

NH Cristal
NH Cristal Alicante
NH Cristal Hotel
NH Cristal Hotel Alicante
Nh Rambla Alicante Hotel
Nh Rambla Alicante
Nh Rambla de Alicante
Occidental Alicante Hotel
Occidental Alicante Alicante
Occidental Alicante Hotel Alicante

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Alicante?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Alicante?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Alicante on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$180.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Alicante?

Yep, Occidental Alicante is a short 11-minute walk from Postiguet Beach.

Does Occidental Alicante serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Alicante?

No, Occidental Alicante does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Alicante?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Alicante?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Occidental Alicante Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 327 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central location near a huge variety of bars and restaurants. Helpful reception staff. Good cleaning and towel change. Coffee machine in lobby for limited hours was good but would have preferred a kettle in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good xx loved the hotel and good location Only complaint was no kettle in room although had free tea and coffee in reception
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very small tight to wall on each side.. Our room looked onto another building which made the room dark most of the time. Didn't have breakfast as plenty of cafes near buy. The best thing about the hotel is the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very varied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very clean and well maintained, quite basic for 4*, room we had was at rear very small for the city, no view and bathroom exceptionally small for two people, condition of hotel was good and staff very nice, only stayed 2 nights so not great problem but would not like stay for longer !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Room was fine, just the sound proofing is not good enough and the 24/7 shop outside means you most likely will be woken during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great location for exploring and very comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second visit and exactly as it says on the tin. Perfect location in CC near all amenities professional friendly staff could fault a thing thank you well done
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is nice and centrally located for sightseeing and restaurants. Nice breakfast but a little pricey, but it gets the day off to a good start. Clean tidy, don’t expect a view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Spacious room. Bed was so comfortable. Lovely bathroom. Clean, modern and nice cool temperature. In a great location. Parking close by. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey hotel within walking distance of the old town, the port and rail and bus stations. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Delicious varied continental breakfast with complimentary coffee daily. We definitely will be back to the Occidental Alicante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss s

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
All hot food at breakfast was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff wer lovely the room was bit small for a weeks stay for 2 people. There was no room for to store clothes for 2 people. We got a upgrade to balcony which was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, well presented hotel. The only issue was that our room wasn’t ready 1.5 hours after 3 pm check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

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

My stay at the Occidental

Fantastic location great overall staff and lovely interior
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIAS

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

2da vez en el Occidental Hotel de Alicante

Todo genial, desde el desayuno, la ubicacion, los servicios y el ambiente el hotel cumple con todos los elementos de confort. Lo recomendamos, y por 2da vez!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Near airport bus stop. Beach an easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khatthariya, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanela

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025