Hotel Occidental Arenas Blancas

Calle 64 y Final, 42200 Varadero, Cuba - Varadero. See on map
3,5/5
Good Based on 167 reviews from Destinia
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Where is the accommodation establishment?

Calle 64 y Final, 42200 Varadero, Cuba - Varadero. Excellent location

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Hotel Occidental Arenas Blancas

This hotel is located in the country's main tourist centre, Varadero, in the northwest of Cuba. The hotel is a short walk from the main points of interest in the area. It lies roughly 100 m from the Cabaret Continental club, 200 m from the centre of Varadero, about 300 m from the nearest restaurants and bars and some 800 m from Josone Park. Shopping venues can be found about 2 km from the property. The resort has 2 accommodation areas.

Other names for Hotel Occidental Arenas Blancas:

Arenas Blancas HotelHotel Gran Caribe Arenas BlancasBarceló Arenas Blancas

What do guests think about this accommodation establishment?

The hotel received mixed reviews from guests. Some praised the spacious and comfortable rooms, convenient location, and beautiful scenery. However, numerous complaints were made about poor customer service, long wait times for check-in, and unclean facilities. Guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, including ant infestations and dirty towels. The food was a major disappointment for many, with complaints about taste and limited options, especially for vegetarians. Some guests also expressed frustration over the ongoing renovations and lack of communication about them. Positive comments were scarce, but a few guests appreciated the friendly staff members who provided good service. Overall, the hotel seems to have several areas that need improvement, particularly in terms of customer service and food quality.

Reviews

3.5
To date, we've received 13 reviews of Occidental Arenas Blancas in English.
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Facilities and comfort
  • 3
    Arenas Blancas
    Mike - 11 Dec 2024

    Room was ok but food was undigetstible and rice was full of rocks so be ready to break your teeth. I am sorry for Cuba and i'm not a picky eater but this was very poor and tasteless food.

  • 2
    Run Down
    Giuseppe - 16 Mar 2024

    The place needs a major renovation and improvement on selection of food and drinks.

  • 3
    Resort needs remodelling and repair
    Corrie - 3 Feb 2024

    Resort in Poor condition .rooms need to be updated .

  • 2
    Great service, ok food, old and very run down
    MARK - 29 Dec 2023

    See above

  • 4
    Stay December 2023
    Rubén - 18 Dec 2023

    A good hotel, comfortable and with good service. I liked it and would return.

The comments express the personal opinions of actual clients who either filled out the questionnaire sent to them following their stay at the accommodation establishment or filled out an online questionnaire through our website. We will not publish any review that contains objectively false information, insults, degrading opinions or personal information regarding the client. We calculate the overall ratings by taking an average of the scores awarded on the completed questionnaires.

Frequently asked questions about Occidental Arenas Blancas

You can stay at Occidental Arenas Blancas starting at 31.11 per night. The price will vary depending on the dates and the demand.

No, Occidental Arenas Blancas doesn't have a pool.

You can check in at Occidental Arenas Blancas any time after 16:00 and check out any time before 12:00. Consult your Destinia agent for any specific concerns.

No, Occidental Arenas Blancas doesn't have parking facilities.

No, Occidental Arenas Blancas doesn't offer free WiFi service.