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Occidental Isla Cristina

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Museo del Carnaval

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Lobby
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Calle del Doctor Delgado Carrasco, s/n, Isla Cristina, Huelva, 21410
  • Place, Central Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tourist Office of Isla Cristina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo del Carnaval
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the area

Isla Cristina

A family-friendly stay in Isla Cristina awaits you at Occidental Isla Cristina. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Central Beach and Museo del Carnaval. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 poolside bars, 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. La Higuerita is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Central Isla Cristina hotel include Islantilla Shopping Centre and Islantilla Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Playa Punta del Caimán - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gaviota Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tourist Office of Isla Cristina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museo del Carnaval - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 29 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Belli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bar La Bicicleta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Alberto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casa Manino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pavón - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Occidental Isla Cristina

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Museo del Carnaval
Some rates at Occidental Isla Cristina 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 Isla Cristina offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Occidental Isla Cristina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Isla Cristina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 343 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Occidental Isla Cristina offers 343 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Isla Cristina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Caimán
  • La Higuerita

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
  • 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: from approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 5 per night

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number H/HU/621

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on 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

Barceló Hotel Isla Cristina
Barceló Isla Cristina
Barcelo Isla Cristina Hotel Isla Cristina
Isla Cristina Barcelo
Barceló Isla Cristina Hotel
Occidental Isla Cristina Hotel
Barcelo Isla Cristina Hotel
Occidental Isla Cristina Barceló Hotel Group
Occidental Isla Cristina Hotel
Occidental Isla Cristina Isla Cristina
Occidental Isla Cristina Hotel Isla Cristina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Isla Cristina?

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

Is parking available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Yep, Occidental Isla Cristina has a self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Isla Cristina?

Yep, Occidental Isla Cristina is a short 9-minute walk from Central Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Occidental Isla Cristina?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and facials.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have a pool?

Occidental Isla Cristina has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a drink from one of the bars.

What luxury perks are available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Occidental Isla Cristina features 2 poolside bars, an outdoor pool and a sauna. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Occidental Isla Cristina a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Occidental Isla Cristina.

Is Occidental Isla Cristina family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and a playground, it's no surprise that Occidental Isla Cristina is a hit with families.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

No, Occidental Isla Cristina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at Occidental Isla Cristina's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Isla Cristina?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Occidental Isla Cristina Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful location right near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a family vacation. It was lively but a bit too loud if you are looking for quiet relaxation. Otherwise the rooms were clean and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The perdon who checked me in was not particularly helpful, however the person who chrcked me out was rude! I asked for a taxi to the bus station, she hesitated, then called one taxi who said he was busy, she did not adk for how long. She hung up and then tried to convince me the bus did not go where I wanted to go. I knew better, butshe thought I was wrong and eventually just walked away from me. The other person working the front desk just looked the other wsy. I had to walk with heavy suitcases for 25 minutes to the bus station and rventually I got on the bus to the place I knew it went. There were no other guests st the front desk at the time. I was treated very rudely by your employees!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Good value for money

Overall, very good. Excellent staff. Corridors very noisy. Room cleaning starts early and staff have loud conversations. That said, most guests don’t keep their voices down I thought parking was expensive at €15 per day at such an off season time of year. Pool table had torn cloth, poor cues, and no chalk and expensive at €2 for a game. I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable

Lots of food available at buffet. The facilities are big and clean. The beach is about a 10min walk down a boardwalk. They had filtered water machine for the guests. And the service was very accommodating and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, friendly staff, great breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the local atmosphere, mainly Spanish families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entertainment crew is fantastic . Specially Diana, Raul and Rafael. The room was very clean, the bed was huge. Loved everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great swimming pool. Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Mr A P

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

Good hotel in a poor location

Nice hotel, friendly staff and popular with 'sun birds' at this time of the year. Isla Cristina is a working town and certainly not a resort. Offers very little (in winter at least), nothing close to the hotel and nothing much to see/do in the centre/harbour. A car is essential if you want to explore the area....and get away from the drudgery that is Isla Cristina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

Pleasant hotel

A pleasant hotel close to the beach. Good for walking, bird watching. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant provided plenty and varied foods, though evening meals didn't begin until 19.30. We were on half board, though all inclusive is an option (VERY expensive if you wait to upgrade at the hotel) . Swimming pool was closed ([presumably for the winter). There is an activity organiser with a daily programme (not sunday or monday) and evening entertainment (mostly music and dancing). There is a small 'cinema' with a couple of films shown each day. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Supermarket about 200 metres away.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Naci, Madrid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very, very loud from lunch until late at night there is not a moment of peace on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

iyad , turkey

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

One night stay in Isla Christina

The hotel was perfect place for us to unwind after a long trip. The rooms are big and clean, the hotel is modern, the staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Sarah, Portimão

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay only if you have children

Staff lack service industry experience Z. Front desk not helpful, restaurant staff rude. The outside pool/bar staff better but the hotel does not have enough staff. Gym/Spa smelled of mold. Breakfast lacked variety. BBQ theme dinner was good. Hotel ran out of cold water on Saturday for hours without notice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

Great for families

This hotel is just great for families. Everything is prepared for families with kids. The pool is great with low depth almost in the entire place. There is surveillance in the pool. The restaurant has chairs for kids and there are food options that the small ones always enjoy. The apartment is big enough for 4 and the beds are comfortable. The variety of the food in the restaurant is quite good. The hotel is located close to one beach but is not close enough to go by foot for those who have small kids. But there are plenty of good beaches less than 2 kilometers from the hotel with free parking. We have multiple parking options in the surroundings of the hotel including free places. Also very close to the hotel is a Mercadona where we can buy the necessary stuff. The WiFi works well enough.Overall me and me family had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and large with a balcony (view of the park) and a large bathroom with two shower heads: one stationary and one with removable handle that was great for our 6 year old. The hotel is shaped like an "L" and our room was at one of the far ends. The only elevators are in the middle so our walk from the elevator was very long. The walk to the beach takes a while (8-10 minutes with little shade) so don't forget anything! The walkway consists of railroad ties so it is not smooth and would be hard work to push a stroller or cart. Once we got to the beach, it was lovely and not too crowded. Lots of seashells and a lovely view. We did not eat in the restaurant but you can get an all-inclusive package that many people seemed to use. We visited the city of Isla Cristina and found it to be rather nice. We walked about 10 minutes north for some delicious churros and chocolate and had dinner in some great seafood restaurants. This hotel is meant to be a one-stop destination where you never have to leave the hotel (pools, games, activities, food). I would recommend this hotel as just that: a destination where you park your car (for free on the street or on site for 15 euros/day) and forget about it. Great for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jérémie

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

Best hotel in Isla Cristina

Outstanding hotel in a rather lame area. Very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast buffet and overall excellent infrastructure (although we experienced some nuisance because of renovation works).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Denny, London UK

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

quality hotel, great for families

Excellent hotel for families with young children, short distance to beach and local shops. On street parking, fine food.

8/10 Good

Golden skier, Wallasey

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

Great value Hotel.

Nice comfortable hotel with excellent facilities. Close to lovely beaches and an easy walk to restaurants in the town. Super pool with bar and snacks so no need to move far.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Mr Taylor, Portugal

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

The Food was Fantastic

We had a room that had a few problems to start off with, These were sorted out very quickly, The food and service was fantastic, All the staff worked well as a team. We found this Hotel very clean and was being painted as we left, I would return to this Hotel, I rate this Hotel 5 out of 5.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

Espectacular como siempre

Cómo cada año, espectacular. En recepción este año no me atendió María, pero también recibí un trato genial. En restaurante todo genial, buenos productos e información y atención para alergias, al mediodía comida típica Isla Cristina y en la cena temática, México. Animación nocturna buenísima, cómico y a reír... Piscina trasera muy tranquila y limpia.
Mariscos
Patitas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ianire

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo genial
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025