Occidental Caribe Hotel Punta Cana, Punta Cana
About the Hotel
Occidental Caribe is a four-star resort located on Arena Gorda Beach, renowned for its stunning clear waters. With 798 elegantly designed rooms, the hotel offers a unique combination of comfort and relaxation. Its prime location in Punta Cana provides easy access to popular beaches and activities, making it an ideal destination for families and couples alike.
Location
Occidental Caribe is conveniently situated just 18 miles from Punta Cana International Airport, providing easy access for travelers. Located on the beautiful Arena Gorda Beach, it is close to popular attractions like Bavaro Beach and Macao Beach. The hotel offers transportation services, enhancing accessibility for excursions and adventures.
Rooms
The hotel features a variety of accommodations, including tropical double rooms, spacious family rooms, and luxurious suites. Each room is decorated in warm tones, providing a cozy atmosphere while offering stunning views of the sea or lush gardens. Superior rooms offer additional amenities and comfort for a restful stay.
Eat & Drink
Occidental Caribe provides an impressive culinary experience with seven specialty restaurants ranging from Italian to Japanese cuisine. Guests can enjoy a diverse selection of international dishes alongside tropical cocktails at numerous onsite bars, ensuring an enriching dining adventure. The buffet restaurant, El Alcázar, offers an extensive selection of international options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Leisure & Business
The resort is equipped with two large lagoon-style pools and a children's pool, perfect for relaxation and family fun. Numerous activities are available, including sports like beach volleyball and tennis, a spa offering a wide range of treatments, and a theater hosting nightly entertainment. The Flip Club caters to young guests with various activities and facilities.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Casino
- Aqua park
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Staying at the hotel was a nice experience overall. The rooms were nice, especially with the ocean view, but some noise from events could be disruptive. The service was a mix of unfriendly encounters with some friendly interactions. The location was great for relaxation and safe, though some noise from nearby areas. The dining options were varied, but service could be improved. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.
Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were quiet and well-located in the main lobby building, but they felt dated and needed better housekeeping. On the bright side, the staff did a good job of keeping things clean and filling up the mini bar, though they needed a nudge from a note in Spanish. Dust was a downside during my stay.
Waking up to loud music and a smelly room above the noisy pool wasn't the best experience, but the location was gorgeous with a welcoming staff. Dining was mediocre, providing convenience by the pool. Price could have been better considering the noisy atmosphere late at night.
The hotel had a bit of updates needed, and there was a little humidity in the rooms. However, the hotel smells musty, and the staff were very rude at times.
The hotel rooms were pretty spacious but had some maintenance issues, like a small water leak from the bathroom ceiling. Despite that, the rooms were very clean.
The hotel offers a comfortable stay despite some downsides. The rooms, although not extravagant, were clean and had no issues with plumbing or AC. The service was a mix of friendly and pushy encounters. The location, with its cleanliness and less crowded beach, was decent. The dining experience left something to be desired with bland and poorly cooked food. Overall, the hotel provides a satisfactory experience with room for improvement.
Upon arrival, despite booking in advance, I was told my room wasn't ready, and this seemed to be a recurring issue at this hotel. The room appeared nice initially until we returned from dinner to find water leaking from the ceiling, indicating maintenance issues. While the housekeeping did well, leaving a small tip and a note in Spanish seemed to help get things done efficiently.
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