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Reviewed Oct 17, 2023
This is by far the worst experience i’ve ever had. We get in to hard faced staff demanding a physical credit card, to which after back and forth they accepted we didnt have. The ‘superior’ room we have is facing concrete and has no working air con. The beds are two singles pushed together. Apparently they are fully booked so nothing can be done about the room. We go to look at the pool.. the pool is closed? I asked reception as this was the only reason i booked it and they relayed its open in the summer season, and is stated on their website. Summer season is not stated by months ANYWHERE.

Do not stay here by any means
Date of stay: October 2023
Room Tip: Don’t book.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel- cmanager, Owner at Occidental Atenea Mar - Adults Only, responded to this review
Responded Oct 19, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review.

We appreciate your feedback and would like to address your concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience you faced during the check-in process. Our team is committed to providing a smooth and efficient experience for all our guests. We understand that the room you were assigned did not meet your expectations. Our hotel offers a variety of room types with different views, and we would have been happy to assist you in finding a more suitable option if availability allowed. We apologize for any confusion regarding the pool's opening hours. Our pool is open during the season, weather permitting, and we strive to keep our website updated with accurate information. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the air conditioning and bed arrangement in your room. Our hotel offers a range of amenities, including air conditioning, to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests. We encourage guests to reach out to our team with any concerns, as we are always eager to help and find solutions.

We hope you will return for an improved experience in the future. Kind regards,

Melanie Lell, Guest experience Manager
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Reviewed October 16, 2023

Visited with friends on a Jet2 city break. After initially being allocated the worse room in the hotel (132) by 2 of the most hardfaced receptionists I have come across, we where saved from a dismal stay by Guest Experience Manager Melanie who reallocated us to a lovely room. That moan aside, this hotel has a very good position on the Platja Mar Bella, making it suitable as both a beach and sight seeing hotel. Apart from the 2 aforementioned staff all the other members of staff were friendly and helpful especially the cleaning staff. The breakfast was good and offered a wide choice. The rooftop pool was quite small but pleasant that had thankfully been kept open out of season. There were free towels and sun beds for about a dozen people. Plenty of reasonably priced and good quality tapas bars within a short walk.

Room tip: First floor city facing rooms are not great and room 132 has no privacy at all.
Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel- cmanager, Owner at Occidental Atenea Mar - Adults Only, responded to this reviewResponded October 17, 2023

Dear Joanne, Thank you so much for your review.

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location near Platja Mar Bella, as well as the variety of our breakfast and the pleasant rooftop pool area. Our staff takes pride in providing a friendly and helpful service, so it's great to know that they contributed positively to your stay.
I am glad that I was able to assist you in finding a more suitable room, and we hope that it enhanced your overall stay. We also want to assure you that our hotel is committed to providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we will continue to work on improving our services.

We look forward to welcoming you back on a future occasion. It has been lovely meeting you! Best regards,



Melanie Lell, Guest experience Manager

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Reviewed October 9, 2023

I booked two rooms pre cruise for two couples. We asked for a quiet room and were given a high story upgraded room. We booked breakfast in with our stay. The room was lovely and the breakfast very generous with hot breakfast items and a lovely selection of cold buffet items even Cava.

We travelled back home two weeks later after the cruise and the hotel very generously allowed us to use their facilities as we had a later flight.

This hotel is exceptional value and the staff very helpful and accommodating. A special mention to Ripsi who helped organise this for us.

Room tip: Lovely roof terrace which is not too busy
Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed October 6, 2023

Had a great stay here. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the Barcelo app was really useful. The pool/bar area was relaxing and the beach just across the road was surprisingly good - really clear water and a clean stretch of sand. You're a bit out from the centre here but the metro is only a few blocks away and is a short/direct trip into centre which was handy. Bit of works going to the facade of the hotel during our stay, but wasn't too disruptive which was a relief. Lots of little cafes and beach bars nearby as well.

Date of stay: September 2023
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Hotel- cmanager, Owner at Occidental Atenea Mar - Adults Only, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

Dear Guest, We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience with us.

We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay and found our staff to be friendly and helpful. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our pool and bar area, as well as the nearby beach with its clear water and clean sand. We appreciate your kind words about the Barceló app and the convenience of our location with easy access to the metro and nearby cafes and beach bars. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the works during your stay, and we are glad it wasn't too disruptive for you. Rest assured, we always strive to minimize any disturbance to our guests.

We look forward to seeing you again on a future occasion. Best regards,



Melanie Lell, Guest experience Manager

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Reviewed October 3, 2023

Very happy with stay in this hotel, was given a free upgrade and room was great, very modern with loads of usb ports making life easier! Massive bathroom too, pool area very modern and friendly staff throughout

Date of stay: October 2023
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Reviewed October 2, 2023

Booked a room incl ALL tax but still charge seperately at check out. Lot of noise from the road in front of hotel. Breakfast is good, staff is very kind. Room is well equiped, good wifi. Cleaning also good.

Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Hotel- cmanager, Owner at Occidental Atenea Mar - Adults Only, responded to this reviewResponded October 3, 2023

Dear André, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are glad to hear that you appreciated our convenient location near the conference center, well-equipped rooms, and good Wi-Fi. Our staff takes pride in providing excellent service, so your kind words are much appreciated. We apologize for any confusion regarding the taxes during check-out and for the noise you experienced from the road. Our hotel is located in a bustling area, but we understand that it may affect the sleep quality for some guests. We also appreciate your positive feedback on our breakfast and the cleanliness of our hotel. We continuously strive to improve our services and facilities to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests.

We hope you will come and stay with us again. Best wishes,



Melanie Lell, Guest experience Manager

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