Occidental Jandia Mar

So before i went to this hotel I read the reviews and started to panick a bit as I had spent a lot of money. My self and family (of 8) stayed here for a week in August. Don't listen to the Karen's and their rubbish reviews. On arrival 930pm, we waited to check in and a staff member approached everyone waiting and told us the restaurant is open till 10pm so go down and eat before check in (straight away I was impressed), the rooms look as they do on the pictures, as does the hotel and grounds. The food was good really nice selection, we are fussy so didn't eat a lot of it but there was a lot on offer, sea food every day meats etc. The toasties at breakfast were our favourite. The pool bar was helpful if anyone wanted and afternoon snack. The entertainment was fantastic, the day time entertainment were fantastic and evening they had different acts in each night. We as a family thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. It is up a hill and the walk down is fine up no chance. There is a burger King and shops at the bottom and the shop near burger King are happy to call a taxi for you, 5euros. There is a bus that takes you to the beach and town, we walked back then got a taxi up the hill lol. There are electric scooters etc dotted around to hire but they couldn't pull my 6ft 5 18 year old back up the hill lol. The only down side to our holiday was the transfer time which wasn't the hotels fault, and the ignorant people that decided to stare at me and whisper because I have psoriasis and most of them spanish. So apart from feeling uncomfortable because of pure ignorance the holiday was perfect. Oh ps the beds are so comfy, and they give you free toothbrushs, razor pk, sewing kit and all sorts in the bathroom I was buzzing lol. Anyway enjoy we did xx

Hotel is great. We requested to move rooms twice due to over looking kids pool, with music blasting. Moved no problems. Pictures show only the best rooms so a little disappointed after upgrading to see no real difference. Entertainment was great at nights, no chance of an early night (early flight) music super loud, we had a sea view. Only issue was WiFi which was very slow and only accessible very close to the reception area. Lack of TV channels for English speaking. Not that we watched tv but nice to chill before dinner/going to bed.Otherwise its a beautiful hotel, very clean. Taxis available no problem. Food great. Something for everyone.

We could believe the hotel and staff who made our holiday a most enjoyable one. As a result we have rebooked the same hotel again in September and looking forward to it. There was nothing to fault and was made to feel important.

This hotel was great for chilling out and of you wanted to join in with the entertainment team they were fantastic from yoga to water volley or aloe Vera demonstrations there was something everyone would enjoy. The beds were comfy and cleaned as should be yes there not up to date modern but if that's what you want pay more and go for a luxury hotel. The food was standard sometimes I could find things I would enjoy and other times not but there was always a good variety and always chips and pasta available. Breakfast and lunch I always found something from pancakes or a large variety of salad at lunch. I loved you could help yourself to wine or cava or beer or sangria at anytime and even take a bottle to your table in the restaurant The sun beds were fine the pools were warm and was plenty to do round the resort we didn't use the bus from the hotel but we walked down the hill and got taxi back which were very good price. The entertainment was reasonable but if you wanted amazing shows you would book to go to a show not expect amazing shows in an all inclusive hotel. You can pay for the plus option we didn't as it was €20 euros per person per day and we was happy with the standard alcohol and restaurant but if you like branded alcohol it was a nice option to be able to add on if you wanted to with other added extras too. We stayed in block 8 and I would of liked a coffee machine closer to our room so we could of got a coffee in the morning from the pool bar that was closest to us this didn't open till 12 but if they could of had a coffee machine available there 24.7 that would of make a big difference for people staying that end of the hotel. All in all lovely holiday for the price you pay.

Really nice Christmas break with the family. Weather was very good and having been to the island before, the wind was far less in the south. Plenty of daytime activity for grown ups as well as the children. Night time entertainment was also good either in the Piano Bar or watching a show. Good selection of food with something for everyone, although a lot of repetition. Christmas dinner was a bit of a let down with two sittings and not much atmosphere! Rooms were of a nice size with clean, large beds, TV and tea and coffee making facilities along with a fridge. The bathroom had a bath with a shower over. Nice view of the pool and in the distance the sea. The only downside was the steep hill from the hotel to the main road/walking are into the town, which was a flat walk all the way to a small but well stocked market. On route there was plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a bus service to the market, but the walk was nice it was the steep hill that did us in. We were also amazed to see chipmunks under the decking at the beach. Would definitely go back to this hotel.

as it was my daughters50th bday decided to go somewere special and i t was Hotel is terrific staff great room lovely 3adults sharing still plenty of room. food plenty of choice and snack bar opened from 12am bars opened all day and the cocktail bar in the evening was so good entertainment 1st class management put on lovely table for my daughters bday so i thank them for that gesture

We were a bit apprehensive due to some of the negative reviews but we really enjoyed our holiday. The hotel and its grounds are really good, pools great size managed to get sun beds without much bother. The food was great both in the restaurant different selections most days as well as the standard buffet and the snack bar did burgers chips etc if you wanted to stay around the pool, didn't notice any flies. The hotel is on a hill with a few shops at the bottom and the beach, it is perfectly walkable without wanting to break any world records, we got a taxi to jandia a few times for 3 euros or so where there were a few more shops and the main beach. It was very windy the first day but then became a nice breeze the rest of the week. Great that you can serve yourself beer and soft drinks and wine available by the bottle in all of the bars...you had to queue for cocktails but you cant expect everything. All in all great hotel great views of the sea, would definitely go there again.

Accommodation ok Food just about ok Staff on the whole ok, restaurant staff excellent apart from the ignorant egg man in the mornings! Facilities ok - just Pool areas - overcrowded, if you want a poolside bed be prepared to get up very early - not controlled by any means. Entertainment - no comment! In our 2wks we never shared by the pool once - lovely quiet beach everyday even though we had to pay for the beds it was worth it.

Food was excellent, rooms were spacious and clean, pool was big and I liked that they didnt let people just store their towels on beds and not use them. It could have been a better experience when checking in, it was late and their was only 2 people at the desk, it took ages , Almost 1.5 hours to get checked in

not a good hotel for anyone who likes to go out as on quite a steep hill but fine if your fully fit. Didn't seem to be enough staff on the bars and restaurant. Regardless of this most of the staff were very pleasant especially the older gentleman on the snack bar maybe Antonio but not sure.

Our room was spacious and clean. Children’s entertainment in the evenings very good. Free daily shuttle bus to the beach. Restaurant leaves a lot to be desired, food often warm at best. The fresh fruit, cold meat, pastries and bread were all covered in flies at each meal time which really put me off. Outside pool could do with being heated as several days it was too cold to enter. Probably wouldn’t return but could be lovely with a few tweaks.

Was a bit concerned when we booked after reading the poor reviews. We didn't see anything that would lead to them at all. The hotel was constantly being cleaned and our room in the main building was 1 of the best we have stayed in. Food was OK and found things to eat no problem and was hot. My best comment on this hotel is the sunbeds. You could go round the pool at lunch time and still grab a decent dubbed. Entertainment was poor during the day but other than that we had a great time. I do like the self service beer as it saved on the queues. Jandia itself is quiet but a lovely little place. If this hotel was in a more popular area we would go back without a doubt

Excellent hotel, food plentiful and varied, occasionally not as hot as we tend to have in the UK, in hot I mean heat and not spicy.Went all inclusive so drinks were mostly free, measure of spirits very good and although not named brands, mostly were as good as. Two demerits, entertainment in concert room was a bit hit and miss and direction's to rooms were poor led to us having to bring suitcases for us and another family up a lot of steps, when a lift was readily available. We weren't the only 3 families in this situation as the week went on I had to put a few people on the right track.

Lovely hotel wrong location. Food was average but some.off it didn't agree with us. Staff some were amazing animation team especially however reception and waiting staff let the hotel down we experienced untrained rude staff which was a shame. Princess party be careful you are not.told there is a charge until checking out. When emailed to complain had no response. Unfortunately we would not go back especially since the maid broke my sunglasses with no.apology.

Food was terrible flies on all the food and entertainment was pathetic. Hotel up a very steep hill and nothing to do in the local area. Rooms cleaned in under 5 mins including making the beds. Floors were not cleaned very well only the main hall was mopped

Good points Lovely hotel, clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, great pool, plenty of sun loungers for everyone, free shuttle bus service to the beach, shops and restaurants. Could do better Food variety, more theme nights needed, entertainment was a bit cringeworthy. Top tip - Bring a warm layer for evenings as the wind can pick up and feel cold