Occidental Menorca

Just got back from a great 5 day break at the Occidental Menorca and I would recommend this hotel for those looking for a nice spot for families or a friends break. The resort is nice with colourful buildings and a courtyard style. We were in building four at the rear of the hotel overlooking a quiet side road with a field/distant sea view to the right. Apart from the occasional bus passing we were uninterrupted and with the balcony door closed, it was very quiet. I stayed in a double room with a friend and this was clean, of adequate size and the bed was comfortable. The cleaners come round every day and do a great job to freshen up the room. The pools in the main part of the resort are very nice and are relatively shallow which is good for kids. There are 2 infinity style pools which are nice as well as a small kids pool. If you head down the reception steps and across a path outside, scan your room key and this takes you over to the other half of the resort with another pool and tennis/volleyball courts. The food was very nice, it was varied for the first few days but then became a little repetitive but can’t complain about the quality. Waiters were friendly. The entertainment was great, funny and impressive shows e.g. magic and Disney character acts and the mini disco was great for kids. This is a very family geared hotel so not the most ideal for a quiet couples break as lots of small children but didn’t bother us. Hotel is near a nice sandy beach (although sea is full of thick black seaweed covering the floor) and a few shops and restaurants, bus stop outside reception can take you to Mahon for under 2 euros which is a very nice area to visit- harbour boat trips, nice shops and restaurants. Overall would recommend this hotel to families or friends, we had a lovely stay here ps. Visit the spa if you can, a little expensive but lovely!

Fantastic hotel with incredible staff. Great food with so much choice. Pool areas are brilliant with plenty of space and options for sun beds. Beautiful garden areas with wildlife in abundance (hoopoes in particular). Perfect location in a great resort and only 20 mins and €22 in a taxi from the airport.