Occidental Lanzarote Mar Resort
Costa Teguise, Lanzarote

Mrs S Evans, Wrexham

Friendly staff.

Mrs L Fuller, West Malling

The entertainment staff were unbelievable, so talented and friendly and made the hotel. The hotel itself was excellent for kids. Only negative comment was the towel situation by pool! Had to get up at 5:30 to get a bed. Would recommend to anyone with children.

Mrs B Quinn, Manchester

Food was fantastic, lots of choice, no queuing in the dining rooms. It was great to have waiter service for drinks during lunch and dinner. All inclusive drinks system was great, you just help yourself to spirits, lager, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee etc. so no queues at the bar. Drinks are also served in full size glasses, not plastic cups (apart from the pool bar). All hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The best thing was you didn't have to get up at silly o'clock in order to get a sunbed. There were always some available no matter what time of day (unless you want one right next to the pool). There was always lots going on around the pool or hotel but you could join in as much or as little as you wanted. I would definitely recommend this hotel for families with children of any age.

Mr G Parker, Chichester

Lovely spacious family rooms. Hotel very clean with friendly staff. Great if staying with children. Our toddler loved the mini club, pools, slides and mini disco. Only downside was the children's entertainment was a bit late in the evening and hotel a bit far out of resort - less than 4 euros in a taxi if you miss the free bus though.

Mrs L Gorman, Dalkeith

Hotel was clean, staff were kind and helpful, nothing was a problem. Plenty of comfy sun beds. Food good and fresh. Hotel very family friendly. A good 25/30 minute walk to the town centre.

Mr P Moroney, Kettering

Nice clean hotel, food good with range of choice, rooms spacious and clean, pools excellent, plenty of activities during the day and evening for all age ranges. Negatives are unwelcoming reception staff, no tea making facilities in room and lots of stairs all around complex.

Mr H Tyrer, Blackburn

The hotel has many facilities and the entertainment team are very busy all day catering for children and adults. However there is misleading information on the hotels website regarding the use of an onsite restaurant separate to the main restaurant. To qualify for a meal in the onsite restaurant as part of your stay, you need to have booked your holiday with specific tour operators.

The 'serve yourself' as part of the all inc package is disappointing, as is the paper cups you are given to drink out of day and night. Also you only get one change of pool towel per week, any extras are charged at 3 euros per towel per change. The cleaners do a fabulous job coming in everyday and catering to your requests.

The location of the hotel is a taxi ride into Costa Teguise, around 3.50 euros and there is very little else around apart from a handful of shops on site who take advantage of this with their pricing.

Miss S Rafferty, Wrexham

Room was dated, stains everywhere and cracks in walls and tiles, food was very repetitive and of a poor standard, pools were too small for the size of the hotel and there was no chance of getting a sun lounger unless you were up at 5 am. I have come back needing a holiday more than before I went away, not a single day that I was able to relax and enjoy my holiday. Very disappointed.

Mrs S Oldham, Blackburn

Great hotel, lovely staff, good food, high standards.

Mr G Philp, Cowdenbeath

Can't complain, everything was perfect.

Miss J Jaroszewska, Ashton-under-lyne

It was good but there is always room for improvement.

Mrs A Giblin, Bordon

Ok but getting a bit tired.

Mr B Corrance, Glasgow

I would recommend this hotel for both couples and families. The staff, food, activities and entertainment were all fantastic. I will certainly be returning.

Mrs C Mcmillan, Glasgow

Fantastic hotel. This was out second year running at going here. Some things had changed like the entertainment at night being on for a shorter time and the food got to be a bit 'samey' after a week (although very tasty) but we still had a fab time. Staff are excellent and always happy to help and the entertainment team are fantastic. The effort put into the shows in the evening and the activities during the day is fantastic. Hope to return here and I would definitely look at booking a Barcelo hotel again.

Mrs D Penney, Preston

Good all round hotel, helpful friendly staff, rooms clean and great choice of food. Liked the help yourself to the all inclusive drinks, entertainment ok but could be improved by bringing outside entertainment in. Would be good to have wifi in all rooms and not just reception, and 30 mins limit was a little tough. Always lots of sunbeds available everyday. Safe in the room which was available for rent. Would recommend to others and would return.