Occidental Jandía Mar

Went for 10 days 24 August got back on3rd. Had a great time. Arrived late due to plane delay at 2 am they opened restaurant so we could eat which was great. Rooms were spacious and great reception helpful pools great. They even let our highly autistic son who would not leave room have food taken to his room. Maybe a description or note on the hill leading up to the hotel bottom part is steep but either scooters or taxi gets you up well enough. The photo shoot offered by hotel is absolute must and the town is accessible by local bus which comes outside the hotel. Lift opposite the main building continuously broke but that’s a minor moan. Food was nice and plenty of options and some in the party are particularly fussy.

Reading previous reviews I was slightly worried, however I honestly don't know why the bad reviews are there. We had a Fantastic time and can't wait to come back. Our room was a deluxe suite and honestly the photos they use online don't do it justice, it was amazing. We had beautiful views of the sea and the pool area. The only thing I would say about these rooms are they are right by the entertainment stage so it was loud until about 11pm every night but for us this wasn't a issue. Food was good, a good selection most nights, I will however say that the food wasn't the hottest unless you had it straight out of the oven or new dish. Breakfast was often cold but I mainly had the cold buffet anyway. There's so much to do for the kids there including the water park, the splash pads , the pools and a park. The kids disco was great for them, went for a good amount of time with different songs and dances. The barcy aqua park was great, the only thing they could improve on is the selection of all inclusive drinks that they offer over there as it was only beer or soft drinks.The staff were fantastic when my daughter had a bang to the head on one of the slides, we were taken to the on site Dr who took great care of her. We had such a amazing time and can't wait to return, don't let the bad reviews put you off!

We have recently stayed at this hotel (September 2024) and had such a great time. We were here celebrating a family 70th birthday and the hotel was perfect. The rooms were slightly dated but in generally were safe, spacious and great to relax in. We had stayed at another Occidental hotel in 2022 and I understand that Barceló are taking this hotel over too, perhaps that’ll bring an update to the rooms etc. There are two very large pools with tonnes of sun beds. The food of an evening was your standard all inclusive food, with some nights being great, but others not so great. The staff made us feel welcome and even surprised the birthday boy with a bottle of champagne on his birthday. Our youngest was 13yrs so there was no need for a kids club as such but there was more than enough to keep the kids entertained. The location of the hotel was ideal, a short taxi ride to local shops (and a great restaurant which I have done another review of!!). The beach is longer than 10 minutes away and the hotel offers a shuttle bus to and from the beach, daily. We also had ago on the waterslides which the hotel have and this was fantastic, for adults and kids!! All in all a fantastic hotel and a great family holiday

It’s ok… I think that’s mine and my husband’s feelings on this resort. Let’s start with the positives — it’s in a lovely location, close to the beach and shops and with the bus service that runs every morning (10am & 11am, from outside the hotel reception) it feels really convenient! There’s the water park across from the main building of the hotel, although it is a little lacklustre; my niece (and husband) enjoyed the slides and the splash park gave a small bit of entertainment to her. We always managed to get a sun lounger! Albeit at the ‘smaller’ salt water pool and never in the shade, we were just pleased that we were able to get three every single day of our stay, even when we turned up ‘late’. My niece (11) enjoyed the ‘mini disco’ every night and we enjoyed most of the entertainment during the evenings. The people who did the disco were all fantastic with the kids and even with a language barrier sometimes, they did a wonderful job. The entertainment was a little lacklustre and mediocre on some nights but we throughly enjoyed Malabo Impacto — my husband got pulled onto the stage as well and he found that hilarious. The chap who ran the movie quiz was great! His energy and way he engaged the crowd was fantastic! Hats off to him. We liked that there were different vendors that came to display their goods during the evening, outside the buffet hall. Although they were often quite expensive compared to the stalls and shops in town, it was a nice addition if you weren’t leaving the resort and we did purchase a couple items from different people. Now let’s dive into the not ‘not so good’ bits… the food, my god. We stayed for seven nights and by the end, I don’t think I have ever craved nutrients and vegetables more than I did!!!! Everything was a little lacklustre; not enough flavour or seasoning across the board and everything just seemed lukewarm — by the time you got to your table, your plate would be near cold and that’s very off-putting. I had clams one night and it was 99% just shells and no actual clams. The clams I did manage to eat were tasty but cold, sadly. Breakfast was our favourite meal, mainly for how good the hashbrowns were but again, everything else was pretty cold. The room — the door to the balcony was so temperamental and most times, my husband had to use two hands and all his body weight to yank it open! The balcony was lovely but our room was classed as a sea view… in all fairness, we could see the sea but the majority was of the view was overlooking our hotel and the Occidental Jandia Playa… The beds were comfortable but so frustrating, as the double bed was two singles pushed together and they kept separating, meaning my husband and I couldn’t actual lie together without one of us slipping into the crack and onto the floor!! I also understand that it is a warm climate but the lack of an actual duvet was evident! Even when it’s warm there is nothing better than slipping into a cosy & comfy bed, instead you’

There was a few issues on arrival but staff quickly sorted everything out. It is our third year visiting the same hotel as we love the food, cleanliness, most staff members are friendly and kind. Special mention to Vanessa at the theatre bar as she is always welcoming and remembers us every year. Mamaru the chef by the pool bar is so friendly and welcoming. The staff at the private dinning restaurant are so lovely and always helpful when requests are made, special mention to Dani for your friendliness and helping with the food for the baby. This will not be the last time ☺️

Traveled with my three teenage daughters but the hotel is absolutely worth it for any age. The pools were absolutely fantastic and all the staff are so friendly. Activities to do everyday that anyone could join in with. There are lots of activities for people of all ages, the waterpark was absolutely incredible and little splash park for younger children. Room was clean comfortable, and spacious. Food was lovely with a massive variety at breakfast lunch and dinner. Hotel definitely recommended. Weather was slightly windy but sunbathing spots by the pool were so perfect it didn't matter!

I’ve stayed at posh hotels and bad hotels.i knew, given the price I paid, that this hotel was not going to be the most luxurious in the world but also was slightly nervous given the rubbish reviews on here and the fb group. I needn’t had been. It was fine. Clean. Spacious. Food was good. Staff were polite and attentive. Sometimes, as with all inclusive resorts the food could be a bit samey, but there was plenty of choice and tasted good. Some dishes could do with being a bit hotter. Def nothing under cooked and no cockroaches, as read in some reviews. Poole lovely. Few broke roles but no health risk. Top one is heated so if coming in winter prob the pool of choice. Activities if you wish to join in. Usually family stuff. No cirque du soliel but it will do! There’s a few shops and a sports bar 5-10 min walk. Or if you walk a bit further (20 mins) a nicer town. Beach at Morro Jable is lovely. Only small complaint is I don’t think we should pay to have fresh beach towels.

If you want a nice getaway, then I would definitely recommend Fuerteventura. The Occidental Jandía Mar was the nicest hotel we saw along the route. Rooms are nice and comfortable, albeit a little old fashioned. Restaurant is amazing with a huge range of food on offer. Coffee machines are hit and miss. Sometimes not working or out of a key ingredient. Milk, coffee etc. The hotel is close enough to the beach to walk, and a short taxi ride from the harbour which will cost about €10. There is daily and evening entertainment for both kids and adults. Two large main pools, the upper one slightly heated the other not. Water is salt water in both pools. There is a toddler splash area and a small water park with a few slides for the older children. Animation team are okay, but only really saw Isabella interacting with the guests. She is friendly and a good laugh.

Great entertainment for young children. Nothing for adults. No nice walks/bars/shops in the immediate area. The shuttle bus takes you to a lovely beach.