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Occidental Isla Cristina

4.0 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Restaurant
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Calle del Doctor Delgado Carrasco, s/n, Isla Cristina, Huelva, 21410
  • Place, Playa Punta del Caimán
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaviota Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the area

Isla Cristina

A family-friendly stay in Isla Cristina awaits you at Occidental Isla Cristina. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Central Beach and Museo del Carnaval. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 poolside bars, 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. La Higuerita is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Central Isla Cristina hotel include Islantilla Shopping Centre and Islantilla Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Playa Punta del Caimán - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gaviota Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tourist Office of Isla Cristina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museo del Carnaval - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavón - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casa Manino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria La Coyantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lidl - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Rincón del Galluo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Occidental Isla Cristina

Some rates at Occidental Isla Cristina are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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 kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Occidental Isla Cristina offers 343 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • El Caimán
  • La Higuerita

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number H/HU/621

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Occidental Isla Cristina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Yep, Occidental Isla Cristina has a self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Isla Cristina?

Yep, Occidental Isla Cristina is a short 9-minute walk from Central Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Occidental Isla Cristina?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and facials.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina have a pool?

Occidental Isla Cristina has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a drink from one of the bars.

What luxury perks are available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Occidental Isla Cristina features 2 poolside bars, an outdoor pool and a sauna. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Occidental Isla Cristina a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Occidental Isla Cristina.

Is Occidental Isla Cristina family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and a playground, it's no surprise that Occidental Isla Cristina is a hit with families.

Does Occidental Isla Cristina serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Isla Cristina?

No, Occidental Isla Cristina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at Occidental Isla Cristina's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Isla Cristina?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Isla Cristina?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Occidental Isla Cristina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful location right near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a family vacation. It was lively but a bit too loud if you are looking for quiet relaxation. Otherwise the rooms were clean and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Helt ok
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Estupendo!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espectacular como siempre

Cómo cada año, espectacular. En recepción este año no me atendió María, pero también recibí un trato genial. En restaurante todo genial, buenos productos e información y atención para alergias, al mediodía comida típica Isla Cristina y en la cena temática, México. Animación nocturna buenísima, cómico y a reír... Piscina trasera muy tranquila y limpia.
Mariscos
Patitas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo genial
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

María José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buen hotel

El hotel ha estado genial, la comida buenísima, tiene muchisimas actividades para todas las edades, y la atención al cliente muy buena. La playa está un poquito lejos, no es primera línea como tal y en el pueblo hay muy poco que hacer o casi nada, si quieres dar un paseo tienes que coger el coche.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen hotel, ubicación cercana

Un buen hotel para estancias o escapadas por la zona. El personal se esfuerza por ofrecer una experiencia agradable. Lo mejor, el buffet (bastante variado) y la piscina (tiene la profundidad justa para un baño cómodo, con juegos de agua que organizan a diario). Quizás no sea el mejor hotel de Huelva, pero se le acerca: está cuidado y limpio, las camas son muy confortables y, para ser un hotel familiar, logra un buen ambiente de descanso a la vez que ofrece unas actividades bastante variadas, lo que mantiene el listón alto con respecto a otros hoteles similares en los que he estado.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

soledad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal atento y muy amable. Pueblo precioso
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ana Sofia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
A comida é horrivel, a casa de banho nao é segura, nao tem cortina ou vidro para uma banheira tão grande! Camas e almofadas super confortáveis, piscina muito boa, o bar deixa muito a desejar! Apesar de ser tudo incluído têm limitações a muita coisa, pagamos um valor elevado para mesmo assim não ser o tudo incluído!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una estancia muy agradable..buenas instalaciones..buena animación..el buffet muy rico y variado, sobre todo las cenas temáticas. Nos gusto mucho el servicio de Todo Incluido. A mejorar, intentar evitar que las personas "reserven" con las toallas las hamacas prácticamente todo el día, sobre todo cuando se van a almorzar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enquanto casal com uma filha de 14 anos, estivemos alojados na última semana de Agosto com regime TI. Foi uma estadia que consideramos EXCELENTE. Em claro destaque está toda a equipa de funcionários e de animação, sem exceção, sempre simpáticos e disponíveis para ajudar. Outro ponto de excelência é a organização geral. A sala de refeições é sempre muito organizada, com uma regime de distribuição pelas mesas disponíveis de alto nível, por intercomunicadores e sem gritos nem pessoas perdidas pela sala à espera de mesa. A comida é muito boa e há de tudo para todos e nunca acaba nada. A limpeza é incrível em todo o lado e sem falhas, seja na área das piscinas ou nas casas de banho. Sempre tudo muito limpo. As piscinas são muito boas e com muitas camas disponíveis. se cumpridas as regras é possível tê-las todo o dia ao nosso dispor. Os bares de piscina funcionam de modo impecável a toda a hora. Merece uma palavra de destaque a Espetacular equipa de animação. Uma equipa enorme de animadores sempre com atividades diversas para todas as idades. Durante um dos dias chegaram a estar ao mesmo tempo 4 atividades a decorrer. Os espetáculos depois de jantar são de altíssimo nível. Como pontos menos positivos apenas o edifício que sendo bom, já é antigo e necessita de renovação pelo menos nas casas de banho dos quartos. E também os passadiços para a praia que se encontram em péssimo estado mas que NADA tem a ver com o Hotel. Parabéns é direção pela excelência apresentada.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantástico Hotel e lugar para se desfrutar o Verão

Muito acolhedora e agradável a estadia. Colaboradores disponíveis e muito simpáticos procurando, sempre, satisfazer as necessidades dos clientes. Muito organizados na optimização das mesas das refeições exceptuando o facto de que, por vezes, motivado por isso mesmo, formam-se algumas filas para a entrada na sala das refeições. Excelente equipa de animação e excelente os espectáculos noturnos das 22h00. Mesmo muito espectaculares. Tanto para as crianças como para os adultos, também. Menos positivo, comparando com outros hotéis onde estivemos, essa mesma equipa não "puxar" pelos hóspedes para a animação e jogos da tarde. Não se deslocavam às cadeiras e espreguiçadeiras para tentar convencer ou "arrancar" os diferentes hóspedes para esses mesmos jogos. Por vezes, víamos que havia ou estavam a acontecer e nem tínhamos oportunidade de poder experimentar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Instalaciones nuevas, limpias, bonitas y cómodas. El personal encantador.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para repetir

Todo genial como siempre. Trato muy amable en recepción y en el buffet. Gran variedad y buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Del Mar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atención espectacular, te sientes como en casa. Comida de calidad.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima estadia para férias de praia.

Hotel localizado em dona com acesso a pé à praia. Refeições de qualidade com diversidade. Estacionamento exterior com tarifas diárias, semanais e mensais. Próximo de espaço comercial, também acessível a pé.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó el detalle en la cama y la botella de champán con dulces . Estábamos unos días de luna de miel y me hizo sentir especial. Muchas gracias a todos el equipo de Occidental Isla Cristina
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Caliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Piscina Fechada

No geral, a estadia foi agradável. Só as piscinas que estavam fechadas e só abriu nos dois últimos dias da nossa estadia.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Agostinha Mónica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo

Tudo muito bom
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal , la animación y sobres todo el ambiente familiar , lo hacen un destino fantástico para ir en familia
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

ALFREDO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
La ducha lamentable, el agua caliente funcionaba a momentos. La televisión igualmente, la señal se iba constantemente.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MARÍA ALEJANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La animación espectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023