Situated 600 metres from Isla Cristina Beach, this elegant hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and sauna. Occidental Isla Cristina (formerly Barceló Isla Cristina) has spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace. Occidental Isla Cristina is within 20 km of the border with Portugal and a 45-minute drive from Huelva. Isla Cristina is a charming fishing port, surrounded by the protected Marismas de Isla Cristina Wetlands. The Occidental Isla Cristina has a buffet restaurant and two poolside snack bars. The lobby bar offers entertainment in the evening. Activities for children include camping in the hotel’s garden. Free WiFi is available throughout. The bright, air-conditioned rooms are decorated in soft colours. All rooms have a ceiling fan, satellite TV and a minibar. Some have sea views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group
Hotel chain/brand
Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
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2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Bedroom 2:
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The entertainment was absolutely great. The location being so close to the beach was also lovely. The facilities were also good.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money. Isla Christina a little disappointing though. Its a hotel set up for catering for large numbers/groups/conferences but rooms clean and good size and nice pool and bar area.
  • Tiago
    Portugal Portugal
    A nice swiming pool, lots of various areas on the lobby to guests, very kind staff and good kids entertainments.
  • Lawrence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel. Had a room with balcony and sea view towards the lovely beach with lots of bird life in the dunes, also five minute drive to see some flamingos.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location of the property and were lucky to have a room which overlooked the pool area and then onto the beautiful beach front. As we were travelling out of season, the hotel was really quiet which suited us perfectly. Our room was...
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    The hotel in general, the food, the organization and the night shows
  • Halina
    Portugal Portugal
    A large and clean hotel with swimming pools, delicious food and intresting animations.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful location, well kept grounds. extremely spacious and clean.
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    The food, they have a lot of healthy options. Easy access and o the beach, very nice staff. Pretty quiet.
  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    Extremely friendly staff, clean room, lobby and pool area, top design, perfect stay

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante Buffet
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Occidental Isla Cristina
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Private parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Suitable for kids
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Body wrap
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Occidental Isla Cristina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Guests of 15 years or more are considered adults.

Half-board and full-board rates do not include drinks for lunch and/or dinner.

Please note that Occidental Isla Cristina was formerly known as Barceló Isla Cristina.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that all the wellness services having extra cost.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: H/HU/00621

FAQs about Occidental Isla Cristina

  • Room options at Occidental Isla Cristina include:

    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Double
  • Check-in at Occidental Isla Cristina is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Occidental Isla Cristina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Pedicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Body wrap
    • Waxing services
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Manicure
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Body treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness
    • Beach
  • Yes, Occidental Isla Cristina is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Occidental Isla Cristina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Occidental Isla Cristina is 1,000 yards from the centre of Isla Cristina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Occidental Isla Cristina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Occidental Isla Cristina has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante Buffet