Occidental Isla Cristina

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Central Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Reception
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
Calle del Doctor Delgado Carrasco, s/n, Isla Cristina, Huelva, 21410
  • Popular LocationCentral Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuseo del Carnaval16 min walk
  • Popular LocationIslantilla Shopping Centre10 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)63 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, Sea View (Deluxe)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Family Double Adjoining)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Pool View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, Sea View (Deluxe)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, Sea View (Deluxe)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Pool View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Isla Cristina

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Central Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Museo del Carnaval with a stay here. Islantilla Shopping Centre and Islantilla Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Beach - 9 min walk
  • Museo del Carnaval - 16 min walk
  • Tourist Office of Isla Cristina - 17 min walk
  • Islantilla Shopping Centre - 10 min drive
  • Isla Canela Marina - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Casa Manino - 7 min walk
  • Bodega Dolores - 7 min walk
  • La Isla - 6 min walk
  • Pastelería Pavón - 12 min walk
  • La Belli - 5 min walk

About this property

Occidental Isla Cristina

4-star beach hotel near Central Beach
Some rates at Occidental Isla Cristina are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Occidental Isla Cristina offers 343 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 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

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 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
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 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in May.
  • 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

How close is Occidental Isla Cristina to the airport?

Occidental Isla Cristina is 51.2 mi (63-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Occidental Isla Cristina.

How close is Occidental Isla Cristina to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Central Beach and 8-minute walk from Playa Punta del Caimán. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Occidental Isla Cristina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Occidental Isla Cristina, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Occidental Isla Cristina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Monte Gordo (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have a pool?

Occidental Isla Cristina features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have a restaurant?

Occidental Isla Cristina is home to La Higuerita, which features a poolside location.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body wraps, massages, and facials.

How close is Occidental Isla Cristina to downtown Isla Cristina?

Occidental Isla Cristina is 0.3 mi away from Isla Cristina.

Occidental Isla Cristina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled 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