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Occidental Mar Menor
RM-F54, 90-96, 30368 Los Urrutias, Murcia, España, Cartagena
9.1 355 reviews

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  • Hotel Occidental Mar Menor 4* in Cartagena (Murcia).
  • Available with Half Board
  • Late check-out (until 14:00h).
This deal is available for travelling: from April 21 to September 30

Why this destination is a must-visit

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La Manga del Mar Menor: where two seas meet

What is now one of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations was once nothing more than a strip of dunes and wild sandbanks. In La Manga, you can literally walk with a different sea on each side.

  • The only place where you can swim in two seas on the same day This is La Manga’s biggest attraction and it’s completely real. In some areas, the strip is barely 300 metres wide: on one side, the calm and warm waters of the Mar Menor, and on the other, the Mediterranean Sea with its waves and cooler temperatures. You can start the morning floating peacefully in one sea and cross the road to dive into the other.

  • From wild dunes to holiday paradise Until the 1950s, La Manga was practically untouched. A landscape of huge dunes covered with junipers and pine trees, with only a few fishermen’s houses and a lighthouse. Its transformation began in the 1960s and completely changed the area in just a few decades.

  • The “golas”: channels connecting both seas The Mar Menor is not entirely enclosed. It stays alive thanks to the “golas”, natural channels that connect it to the Mediterranean Sea and allow water to flow between both seas. The most famous is the Gola de la Encañizada, where a traditional fishing technique of Arab origin is still used today.

  • The mysterious shipwreck near Isla Grosa Just opposite La Manga lies Isla Grosa. Beneath its waters rests the “Bajo de la Campana”, an archaeological site where a Phoenician ship sank over 2,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered treasures including tin ingots, engraved elephant tusks and ancient ceramics. Today, the silhouette of the island is one of the most iconic views in the area.

  • The therapeutic mud baths of Las Charcas Nearby, in the Lo Pagán area, you’ll find one of Europe’s largest open air mud therapy spots. Thanks to the high salinity of the Mar Menor and the sunshine, mineral rich mud forms naturally on the seabed. Watching visitors cover themselves head to toe in mud before rinsing off in the sea is part of the local experience.

  • The “Bridge of Laughter” At kilometre 14, in the Veneziola canal area, you’ll find one of La Manga’s most curious landmarks: a bridge with a dramatic arch shape inspired by Venice. Locals nicknamed it the “Bridge of Laughter” because of the roller coaster feeling you get in your stomach when driving across it.

Solo & family stays

  • Babies from 0 to 1: the first one stays for free, sharing bed with two adults in double rooms. Should you stay with 2 babies in the same room, please contact us here, so that we can check if it is possible.

General discounts:

  • Children from 2 to 11 years old: The first child benefits from a 50% discount

Good to know: Discounts for children apply as long as they share the room with 2 adults or 2 people paying the adult rate.

  • The maximum room occupancy is 3 people. Please note: The accommodation does not admit a fourth person in the same room, neither adults nor children. 

  • Single occupancy surcharge: 100%, i.e., the same price as for two people in a double room.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.

What our customers are saying about the accommodation

9.1
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Based on 355 reviews

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Staff(74)
Food(68)
Rooms(54)
Location(44)
Cleanliness(36)
Facilities(30)
Bar(15)
Buffet(15)
Activities(10)
Comfort(9)
Bed(9)
Air conditioning(8)
Children(8)
Tranquillity(8)
Beach(7)
Pool(7)
Bathroom(7)
All-Inclusive(6)
Breakfast(5)
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8 Spain Lover Travelled solo May 2025
The location is great, the hotel is super modern and the food is amazing!
Nothing, everything was brilliant!
Very good
8.9 Sheila Travelled with couple June 2026 I went with my partner, and we both agreed that the accommodation is a place to switch off. The staff were lovely, the rooms great, and the holiday felt far too short — we’re eager to return!
Fui con mi pareja, ambos coincidimos que el alojamiento es un lugar donde ir a desconectar. El personal un encanto, las habitaciones estupendas y se nos hicieron muy cortas las vacaciones y nos quedamos con muchas ganas de volver!
When we arrived we found pool tiles on the floor and throughout the week part of the pool was broken. The infrastructure needs a bit more care, some filler and paint for the whole building, and almost all of the sun loungers were yellow (they were white). We asked for a picnic to eat outside and they gave us a dry sandwich, a small juice, a water and a little fruit, nothing special for a meal.
Cuando llegamos nos encontramos azulejos de la piscina por el suelo y toda la semana estuvo una parte de la piscina rota. Falta un poco de mimo en las infraestructuras, hace falta un poco de masilla y pintura todo el edificio, y las tumbonas casi todas estaban amarillas (eran blancas). Pedimos en picnic para comer fuera y nos dieron un sándwich seco, un zumito, un agua y un poco de fruta, nada del otro mundo para ser comida.
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9.1 Magdalena Travelled with couple June 2026 All perfect, very relaxing
Todo perfecto ,muy relajante
A bit more evening entertainment
Algo más de espectáculo por la noche
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6.1 Susana R Travelled with couple June 2026 The hotel is spacious, the pools are wonderful, and there is lots of entertainment for children. They have a gym that is fairly well equipped, though it could do with a good cleaning.
El hotel es amplio, las piscinas una maravilla,para los niños hay mucha animación. Tienen un gimnasio bastante completo al que le haría falta una buena limpieza.
The food can improve quite a bit. The surroundings where the hotel is located are a pity, it’s not worth it. We went to see the beach and it’s mud and desolate. When you turned on the air conditioning in the room, it smelled rotten. The TV kept turning off, it kept losing signal. The shower water leaked out everywhere and flooded the bathroom. For me, the hotel has a lot of façade but does not meet my expectations and the surroundings are dismal.
La comida puede mejorar bastante. El entorno donde está el hotel es una pena, no vale nada. Fuimos a ver la playa y es fango y desolado. Cuando ponías el aire acondicionado en la habitación olía a podrido. La tele se apagaba continuamente se quedaba sin señal. El agua de la ducha se salía toda y se inundaba el baño. Para mi el hotel tiene mucha fachada pero no cumple mis expectativas y el entorno es penoso.
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9.4 Gema Travelled with  friends June 2026 Very good attention from all the staff, from check-in to check-out.
Muy buena atención por parte de todo el personal, desde la entrada hasta la salida del alojamiento
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8.3 Virginia Travelled with family June 2026 Quiet and clean hotel, super nice staff.
Hotel tranquilo y limpio, animadoras super majas.
The meals are not designed for children; on no day were there creams or spoon dishes. All the vegetable options were predominantly fried. The desserts were repetitive; there was never any yogurt or ice cream. To change the pool towel they will charge €3 for the change. In June there was no evening entertainment.
Las comidas no están pensadas para niños, ningún día hubo ni cremas ni platos de cuchara. Toda las opciones de verduras eran frituras mayoritariamente. Los postres repetitivos, no había nunca ni yogur ni helado. Para cambiar la toalla de piscina te cobrarán 3 € por el cambio. En junio no había animación nocturna.
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6.1 Marta Travelled with family June 2026 Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Good pools. Varied food, sometimes better and other times worse. Overall, the staff's service is good, although some could show more enthusiasm, and in the dining room there is a lack of staff, which is reflected in the service despite the efforts of the employees.
Habitaciones y baños amplios. Buenas piscinas. Comidas variadas, unas veces mejor y otras peor. En general, buena atencion del personal aunque a alguno le faltaba una dosis de entusiasmo y, en comedor, falta de personal que se plasma en el servicio pese al empuje de los empleados.
Room cleaning service was just adequate. They didn’t set foot on the terrace even once. The animation/entertainment was fairly weak. Horrible location, surroundings ugly and dirty, beaches best left unremembered.
Servicio de limpieza de habitaciones justito. No pisaron la terraza ni un solo dia. Animacion bastante flojita. Ubicacion horrible, entorno feo y sucio, playas que es mejor no recordar ..
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10 Ivan Travelled with couple June 2026 Employee assistance, food quality, and hotel cleanliness.
La asistencia de los empleados, la calidad de la comida y la limpieza del hotel.
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8.3 Antonio Travelled with family June 2026 The hotel facilities are very good, especially the pools.
Las instalaciones del hotel están muy bien, especialmente las piscinas
Meals
Las comidas
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9.4 Carmen Maria Travelled with family June 2026 The 10-room hotel
El hotel de 10
But the beach that it has is not for swimming.
Lo pero la playa que tiene que no es para bañarse
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6.9 David Travelled with family June 2026 The hotel wasn’t very busy during our stay, which allowed us to enjoy the pool area with plenty of peace and without crowds. It was especially pleasant to be able to relax and make the most of the outdoor facilities in a tranquil setting.
El hotel no estaba muy lleno durante nuestra estancia, lo que nos permitió disfrutar de la zona de piscina con mucha tranquilidad y sin aglomeraciones. Fue especialmente agradable poder relajarnos y aprovechar las instalaciones exteriores en un ambiente tranquilo.
We consider that several areas of the hotel showed an area of maintenance that could be improved. On several occasions we found dirty or poorly kept spaces, which affected the overall sense of quality of the establishment. In addition, during the first two days we shared the hotel with a large group of children aged approximately 12-13. This caused a high footfall at certain times, especially in the buffet, making the experience less comfortable. In our case, as it was our first holiday with our baby of 4 months, we particularly valued peace and quiet. We believe it would be helpful to inform guests in advance when there are large groups staying, so they can organise their stay according to their needs and expectations.
Consideramos que varias zonas del hotel presentaban un estado de mantenimiento mejorable. En distintas ocasiones encontramos espacios sucios o poco cuidados, lo que afectó la sensación general de calidad del establecimiento. Además, durante los dos primeros días coincidimos con un grupo numeroso de niños de aproximadamente 12-13 años. Esto provocó una gran afluencia en determinados horarios, especialmente en el buffet, haciendo la experiencia menos cómoda. En nuestro caso, al tratarse del primer viaje con nuestra bebé de 4 meses, valorábamos especialmente la tranquilidad. Creemos que sería positivo informar previamente a los huéspedes cuando haya grupos numerosos alojados, para que puedan organizar mejor su estancia según sus necesidades y expectativas.
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10 Virginia Travelled with couple June 2026 I have already been there, I have repeated and I will take it again. I really like the location. Overall I like everything. The cleanliness is excellent. The food, which in other hotels due to being a buffet is mediocre, here is very good, with quality and variety.
Ya estuve he repetido y volveré a cogerlo. Me gusta mucho la ubicación. Y en general me gusta todo . La limpieza es excelente La comida que en otros hoteles por ser buffet es mediocre aquí está muy bien,con calidad y variedad
...to be honest, no. I don’t see anything to improve.
.....la verdad, no. No veo nada que mejorar
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9.7 Javier Travelled with  friends June 2026 The hotel itself
El hotel en si
Nothing
Nada
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7 Antonio Travelled with couple June 2026 The hotel itself is very nice, but it’s a pity that it’s lost in nowhere and the beaches cannot be used because they’re a nature reserve.
El hotel en si muy bien,lastima que está perdido en la nada y las playas no se pueden utilizar por ser reserva natural
Take the car for everything—there’s nothing in the surroundings, and when I say nothing, I mean nothing.
Coger el coche para todo,no hay nada en los alrededores y cuando digo nada es nada
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8.3 Celeste Travelled with couple June 2026 The nice room, well located, good food and a good atmosphere in general, there was even a gym by the pool, games, entertainment... and it didn’t get crowded, even when sunbathing. In short, I would return.
La habitación bonita, bien situada, comida buena y buen ambiente en general, hicieron hasta gym en la piscina, juegos, animación.. y no molestaba en cantidad aunque estuvieses tomando el sol. En resumen volvería
The room cleaning knocked on our door right at siesta time, but it isn’t really a bad thing… overall, it was fine.
La limpieza de la habitación nos tocaron a la puerta justo a la hora de la siesta, pero bueno tampoco es algo negativo… en general bien
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7.4 Juan Maria Travelled with couple June 2026 The hotel is clean; it does not have a beach for swimming, but it has good pools and the staff are friendly.
El hotel está limpio no tiene playa para poder bañarse tiene buenas piscinas y el personal es simpático
The lunch and dinner in the dining room leave a lot to be desired, in my opinion, and I’m not particularly picky, but the breakfast is very good.
La comida y la cena del comedor deja mucho que desear bajo mi opinión y no soy nada exquisito el desayuno si está muy bien.
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9.4 Maria Travelled with  friends June 2026 The wonderful buffet is almost impossible to find a buffet where the food is good.. And quite varied.. here it is. The room very comfortable, clean and quite spacious. I travelled with a friend, and asked for two beds, they gave us them. It is worth noting the most important thing is the people who work in this hotel: the receptionist, a super friendly girl, Aída; the waitress, marvellous, Antonio, the waiter, super friendly and kind. Being surrounded by such pleasant people makes the stay marvellous. They have three pools and there are plenty of sun loungers. I recommend it if what you want is to unwind. It is one of the best hotels I have stayed in, and I’ve been to a fair few.
El buffet maravilloso, es casi imposible encontrar un bufet donde la comida esté buena.. Y bastante variada.. aquí lo está. La habitación muy cómoda, límpia y bastante amplia. Yo viaje con una amiga, y pedí dos camas, nos la dieron. Cabe reseñar lo más importante, es la gente que trabaja en éste hotel, la recepcionista, una chica super simpática, Aída, camarera, maravillosa, Antonio, camarero, super simpático y amable. Estar rodeado de gente tan agradable te hace la estancia maravillosa. Disponen de tres piscinas y las amacas no faltan. Lo recomiendo si lo que quieres es desconectar. Es de los mejores hoteles, que he estado y ya llevo bastantes.
There are no complaints about the accommodation. But it is away from the rest of the world... we thought a zombie might appear at some moment, like in The Walking Dead.
Del alojamiento ninguna queja. Pero está apartado del mundo... pensabamos que nos iba a aparecer algún zombie en algún momento, estilo walking dead....
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9.7 Lide Travelled with family June 2026 The hotel is very good, the waiters/waitresses are incredibly attentive and charming; they always greet you with a smile and take care of you whenever you need anything.
El hotel está muy bien, las y los camareros súper atentos y encantadores, cualquier cosa siempre te atienden con buena cara.
The accommodation has everything, it’s a pity that the surroundings are like this; the beach, as in nearly all of Mar Menor, is full of seaweed. It’s in a privileged location but poorly used, although that isn’t the hotel’s fault. At least its beach is very well kept.
El alojamiento lo tiene todo, es una pena que el entorno esté así, la playa como en casi todo el mar menor, repleta de algas. Está en un sitio privilegiado pero mal aprovechado, aunque de eso el hotel no tiene la culpa. Al menos su playa está muy bien cuidada.
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10 Lola Travelled with  friends June 2026 From check-in to check-out, it has been a very pleasant stay; we have enjoyed it very much. The staff impeccable The spaces incredibly spacious, clean and bright. Very varied dining service
Desde la recepción hasta la salida, ha sido una estancia muy agradable, lo hemos pasado muy bien. El personal impecable Los espacios increíblemente amplios limpios y luminosos. Restauracion muy variada
Everything is so good that I can’t think of anything that should be improved; if they keep up such good work they will always be at a high level.
Esta todo tan bien, que no se me ocurre nada en lo que debería mejorarse, Si siguen con un trabajo tan bueno estarán siempre a un Alto Nivel
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5.3 Gema Travelled with family June 2026 The room is very large, the hotel is nice.
La habitación es muy grande , el hotel está bien
They were quite disorganised. It’s the first time I’m told that although check-in is at 16:00, from 12:00h they start giving out rooms, and until 15:30h I have no room despite there being 4 of us staying. The food on the first day was rated 10, but as the hotel emptied out it left much to be desired. There was some entertainment on the first day, then it disappeared. The cleaning when we entered showed hair in the bathroom corner on the floor, and whenever they cleaned rooms they neither swept nor mopped. Considering the shower water ran onto the floor, it was a mess. The location is quite poor, in the middle of nowhere. The nearby beach is totally abandoned and there are many insects.
Tenían bastante descontrol , es la primera vez que me dicen que aunque el chekin es a las 16 a partir de las 12 empiezan a dar habitaciones y hasta las 15:30 no tengo habitación estando alojados 4 gatos.. La comida el primer día de 10 , según se fue vaciando aun más el hotel dejó mucho que desear . Algo de animación el primer día , luego desapareció. La limpieza cuando entramos había pelos en la esquina del baño en el suelo y cada vez que hacían las habitaciones no barrían ni fregaban y teniendo en cuenta que se salia el agua de la ducha al suelo eso era una guarrada. La ubicación es bastante mala , en medio de la nada , la playa que tiene cerca está abandonada totalmente y hay mucho insecto
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