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Occidental Mar Menor
RM-F54, 90-96, 30368 Los Urrutias, Murcia, España, Cartagena
9.1 158 reviews

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What you need to know about this deal

This deal includes

  • Hotel Occidental Mar Menor 4* located on the shores of the Mar Menor (Murcia).
  • Available with Half Board with Full Board or All-Inclusive.

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Release date: 07/08/2025 at 15:08
Travel Dates: until October 11.

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Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts

  • Babies aged 0 to 1: the first baby stays free of charge when sharing a bed with two adults in double, triple and quadruple rooms.

    • If you need to include 2 babies in the same room, make sure to contact us here to check if this is possible.
       
  • Children aged 2 to 11: first child benefits from a 50% discount, second child benefits from a 50% discount.
     

  • Good to know: Discounts for children apply only when the child shares the room with two adults or two people paying the adult rate.
     

  • Maximum room occupancy: 4 people + a baby.

    • Good to know: The accommodation does not allow a fifth person in the same room, whether adult, child or baby.
       

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.

Board Basis

If you're booking Full Board:

  • This hotel is super flexible! Would you like to start your stay with lunch or dinner?
  • Simply inform the reception desk upon arrival.

You don't have to make any arrangements! When you arrive at the accommodation, tell them what meal you want to start with and they will help you with everything.

Good to know: This only refers to catering. Check the key drop-off and check-out times to plan your stay.


Want to know what’s included in the All-Inclusive stay? Click here

Destination

The Mar Menor is a coastal saltwater lagoon located in the Region of Murcia in south-eastern Spain. Known for its calm, shallow waters and high mineral content, it's often described as Europe's largest open-air spa. A favourite with families, water sports enthusiasts and wellness seekers, the Mar Menor offers a unique blend of relaxation, nature and outdoor fun.

Top attractions

  • Infanta Cristina High Performance Centre: A renowned training facility for elite athletes, especially those involved in water sports such as sailing and rowing.
  • San Pedro del Pinatar Salt Flats: A beautiful natural park, ideal for birdwatching, especially flamingos, and for walking or cycling among salt flats and dunes.
  • La Manga Marina: A lively harbour area with restaurants, shops and boat hire, perfect for a lunch by the sea or a drink at sunset.
  • Mud baths at Lo Pagán: The area's natural mud is believed to have therapeutic properties for the skin and joints - fun and free to try!
  • Roman ruins of Cartagena (30 mins away): Explore ancient Roman theatres and archaeological museums in one of Spain's most historic cities.

Best Beaches in Murcia

  • Los Narejos Beach: One of the most popular beaches on the Mar Menor - shallow, calm waters and excellent facilities, perfect for families.
  • Playa de la Puntica (Lo Pagán): A family-friendly beach with fine sand, beach bars and pedal boat hire.
  • Playa de las Palmeras: Known for its natural beauty and warm, safe waters, ideal for young children.
  • Playa de La Manga (Mediterranean side): Just across the strip from the lagoon, offering bigger waves and a change of scenery.
  • Playa de Santiago de la Ribera: A quiet, local beach with clean waters and a relaxed atmosphere.

Family Friendly Activities

  • Safe swimming everywhere: The lagoon's warm, shallow waters make it one of the safest places for children to swim in Spain.
  • Water sports galore: Try sailing, paddle boarding, windsurfing or kayaking - many schools offer beginners' tuition.
  • Walk or cycle along the promenade: Many towns around the Mar Menor have well-maintained promenades.
  • Mini golf and playgrounds: Can be found in towns such as Los Alcázares and La Manga.
  • Boat trips on the Mar Menor: A fun way to explore the area from the water, often with stops for a swim.

Local Gastronomy

  • Caldero del Mar Menor: A traditional rice dish cooked in fish stock, usually served with alioli - simple but full of flavour.
  • Marineras: A local tapa of Russian salad on a breadstick with anchovies - a Murcian favourite.
  • Grilled fish and seafood: Freshly caught from the lagoon and the nearby Mediterranean.
  • Pastel de Cierva: A unique Murcian pastry with sweet dough and a savoury chicken filling.
  • Local Wines and Beers: Try Murcia's regional wines and craft beers, often served in local beach bars and chiringuitos.

Day trips & nearby attractions

  • Cartagena (30 mins): Discover a wealth of Roman history, beautiful harbour and shopping streets.
  • Murcia City (45 mins): A cultural gem with a baroque cathedral, lively tapas bars and charming squares.
  • Cabo de Palos (20 mins): Visit this fishing village and iconic lighthouse and enjoy some of the best seafood in the region.
  • Calblanque Regional Park (30 mins): A natural paradise with unspoilt beaches and hiking trails.
  • Sierra Espuña Nature Reserve (1.5 hours): A little further inland, but great for a day of hiking, forest walks and mountain air.

What our customers are saying about the accommodation

9.1
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9.7 Jose Travelled with family August 2025 The staff excellent, The food good, and varied.
El personal excelente, La comida bien, y variada.
For someone picky, quite a bit of light comes in through the doors, through the hallway. But otherwise, everything is very good.
Para alguien quisquilloso, entra bastante claridad por las puertas, por el pasillo. Pero por lo demás, muy bien todo.
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8.3 Gini Travelled with couple August 2025 The rooms are very spacious and have good sea views. The breakfast is varied, dinner is delicious.
Las habitaciones muy amplias y con buenas vistas al mar. El desayuno muy variado, la cena rica.
The location, the nearest beach is full of seaweed and you need a car. The maintenance of the main areas is very improvable. Entertainment is quite scarce and repetitive. No nightlife.
La ubicación, la playa más cercana está llena de algas y necesitas coche. El mantenimiento de las zonas comunes es muy mejorable. El entretenimiento es bastante escaso y repetitivo. Sin fiesta nocturna.
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7.7 Manuel August 2025 We took all-inclusive, but there were things that were not included. I think they should specify it.
Cogimos todo incluido, pero había cosas que no entraban.creo que tenían que especificarlo.
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10 Esther Travelled with family July 2025 Perfect hotel for a family holiday. The staff is very attentive and friendly, the quiet environment invites relaxation. Highlights include the variety of meals and continuous entertainment for all ages. The little ones enjoy the mini club with fun and safe activities.
Hotel perfecto para unas vacaciones en familia. El personal es muy atento y amable, el entorno tranquilo invita al descanso. Destaca la variedad en las comidas y la animación continua para todas las edades. Los más pequeños disfrutan del mini club con actividades divertidas y seguras.
We can't say anything bad.
No podemos decir nada malo.
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9.1 Ana Belén Travelled with couple July 2025 It's very good, I am celiac and they make sure you don't lack anything to eat. There are few people and it's very cozy.
Está muy bien , yo soy celíaca y se preocupan para que no te falte nada para comer. Hay poquita gente y es muy acogedor
There is no beach nearby, you need a car to be able to go to the beach.
No hay playa cerca , necesitas coche para poder ir a la poaya
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9.4 Noe Travelled with couple July 2025 We have been very comfortable and everything was great.
Hemos estado muy a gusto y estaba todo fenomenal.
The location, which is not a problem for us since we spend the whole day outside.
La ubicación que para nosotros no es un problema ya que pasamos todo el día fuera.
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8 Ro Travelled with family July 2025 The food is very good and the kitchen staff is great, they are very concerned about allergies and intolerances. The rooms are spacious and have a terrace. The activities are entertaining for both children and adults, the entertainment staff are very nice and lovely with the children.
La comida muy buena y el personal de cocina estupendo, se preocupan mucho por el tema de alergias e intolerancias. Las habitaciones amplias y con terraza. Las actividades entretenidas tanto para niños como para adultos, las chicas de animación muy majas y encantadoras con los niños.
The room cleaning leaves much to be desired, since we arrived there was dust, under the extra bed there was still a water bottle who knows for how long, lint under the beds, the terrace is not even bothered to clean it, all the floor full of sand and even leftovers of potato chips from previous guests. The daily cleaning consisted of making the beds and nothing else, the towels are not changed either. The area is a shame, it is next to the Mar Menor which is completely abandoned, but this is solved by taking the car to go to Mediterranean beaches.
La limpieza de las habitaciones deja mucho que desear, desde que llegamos había polvo, debajo de la cama supletoria aún había una botella de agua que a saber el tiempo que llevaba, pelusas debajo de las camas, la terraza ni se molestan en limpiarla todo el suelo lleno de arena e incluso restos de patatas fritas de anteriores huéspedes. La limpieza diaria era subir las sabanas y nada más, las toallas tampoco las cambian. La zona es una pena, está junto al mar menor que está completamente abandonado, pero se solventa cogiendo coche para ir a playas del mediterráneo.
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8.6 Ikerhenar Travelled with couple July 2025 Spectacular hotel. Carefully decorated down to the last detail. Spacious rooms with balcony or terrace. Three pools and large gardens. I am celiac and the kitchen staff informed and advised me on what to eat, offering gluten-free alternatives.
Hotel espectacular. Decoración cuidada hasta el último detalle. Amplias habitaciones con balcón o terraza. Tres piscinas y amplios jardines. Soy celíaca i el personal del servicio de cocina me informó y asesoró sobre que comer ofreciéndome alternativas sin gluten.
It is far from the nearby towns. You need a vehicle to move around the area.
Esta alejado de las poblaciones cercanas. Necesitas vehiculo para moverte por la zona.
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5.3 Ascensión Travelled with family July 2025 Everything has been fine, the beaches a little far away, the ones nearby were okay with seaweed and mud, at the hotel almost everything was good, thank you.
Ha estado todo bien las playas un poco lejos las que habían cerca estaban regular con algas y fango en hotel casi todo bien gracias
The cleanliness even though we stayed for 3 nights and 4 days, they didn't provide us with towels. There were 3 of us in the room and we had to manage with the towels they gave us on the first day. They didn't do any cleaning in general while we were there. Cleaning was terrible, thank you.
La limpieza aunque hemos estado 3 noches 4 días no nos ponían las toallas íbamos 3 personas en la habitación y nos las tuvimos que apañar con las toallas que nos pusieron el primer día y limpieza en general no hicieron nada mientras estuvimos limpieza fatal gracias
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9.4 Raul Travelled with family July 2025 Room size, very well preserved (looks newly renovated) and there was no overcrowding.
Amplitud de la habitación, muy bien conservadas( parece recién reformadas) y no había masificación de gente.
The first day the room was perfectly made, did they not make much of an effort to make it in the following days?
El primer día la habitación perfectamente hecha, los siguientes días no se esmeraron mucho en hacerla😔
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