Name: Occidental Atenea Mar
Address: Paseo García Faria, 37-47, Barcelona, 08019, ES

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Dylan

Solid hotel with a nice lounging area by the pool. Rooms were very small even for a European hotel and the air conditioning wasn’t as strong as other Spanish hotels we’ve stayed at. The location is good, about 15 minute walk to the nearest metro station, and the beds are very comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Randy

Breakfast. Was very good.

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Kaitlyn

This was by far one of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. During our stay, both my friend and I ended up with bed bug bites. Discovering that after sleeping in the room was disgusting and stressful, and it completely ruined our trip.
What made the situation even worse was how the hotel handled it. Instead of taking full responsibility, the best they offered was a $200 hotel credit that can only be used at their property and to wash our clothes. A credit to return to the same hotel where we encountered bed bugs is not an acceptable solution.
When we requested a refund, the hotel claimed they couldn't refund us directly because we booked through Expedia. However, Expedia contacted the hotel on our behalf to request authorization for a refund, and the hotel denied it. So despite acknowledging the issue enough to offer a credit, they refused to approve a refund for a room that was clearly not fit to stay in.
The lack of accountability and customer service was incredibly disappointing. No one should have to deal with bed bugs on vacation, and the way this was handled made an already awful experience even worse. I would strongly recommend staying somewhere else if you value cleanliness and a hotel that stands behind its guests when serious issues arise.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Gillian

Great location and lovely terrace

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Robert

Excellent staff. I’m very happy with the service. I would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Fouad

It’s not worth the money that I paid for my advice do not purchase breakfast option I don’t know about you but it’s not worth it you can have breakfast outside the hotel for better price.
Rooms are not clean . Poor customer service
I traveled a lot to multiple countries and many hotels usually I always go back to the hotel I got great customer service but this one 1st and last .

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Matthew

It’s a great location to be close to the beach and explore the rest of the city still. The amenities are all nice too. They have a better than avg gym space for those looking to stay active. I’d stay here again in Barcelona.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Jaime

Close to the beach. Clean room and pool is nice

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Marvin

Clean room breakfast was good staff was nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Antranik

The staff was great! The rooms were clean and housekeeping was very polite and friendly! The beach was right outside our hotel not even 5 minute walk! I would definitely recommend to friends and family!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Fabienne Gaillard

The hospitality was excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Jeanette

From start to finish our time at this hotel was perfect . Checkin was easy , the man behind reception wish my partner happy birthday and offered a drink . We also had 2 bookings which were combined into 1 we got to stay in our sea view room for all 3 nights and it was perfect , a generous size room, which came with toiletries /amenities which included the following: shaving kit, toothbrush and toothpaste , cotton pads and buds , shower cap , sewing kit and shoe polish !

Breakfast was wonderful! The first morning we came down and staff wished my partner happy birthday, during breakfast they came out with a beautiful dessert with a candle on 😍 a lovely touch !
The omlette station was fantastic , the chef was so so friendly! Great selection of hot /cold food pastries ! There was also cava available so I made myself a Cava Mimosa!
Coffee was nice and also available to take out !

The pool area was lovely and relaxing , we hired a double bed for €20 euros but the normal sun loungers are free. The bar food and drinks outstanding

Location for us was brilliant, the beach was a few minutes walk away and personally a gorgeous walk to Barcelona, so many restaurants on the strip !
The metro station selva de mar is just a 10 min walk , take the underground L4 yellow line trinitat nova direction getting off at passeig de gracia for central barcelona..
I would 100% return to this hotel , the staff were the nicest staff I've ever had at hotel and it was so clean.
Thank you !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Debbie

I upgraded to a sea view room which was beautiful, the first room we was in was a garden view and looked like it was for a person that needed help with mobility. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The pool area was beautiful and the pool was really good for cooling down. The breakfast was amazing and so much choice , the position was lovely and quiet and next to the open top roof bus stop which is really handy for getting about. Would definitely visit again

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Brittney

Beautiful rooms and a really nice rooftop pool! Definitely recommend staying here

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Robit Kevin

Everything was very good

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Jeffrey

I am giving this hotel a 5-star rating although there is one thing I didn't like, the Tub/Shower combination. The glass partition to keep the water in the tub was too short and close to the shower head. So when taking a shower, a lot of water ended up on the floor outside the tub, and the small floor towel was not big enough to keep it dry. I ended up using one of the larger towels, and that took care of the issue. Other than that, this is a very nice hotel, and it's very clean. The pool deck area was also really nice.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Frederic

Very nice hotel close to the beach. Amazing staff. Clean and beautiful room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Robert

Excellent boutique-feeling hotel, with simple rooms but nice touches, like champagne upon welcome and bottled water in the room. Second level roof top pool was small but large patio area and bar. Staff were excellent and thoughtful. Could have used tissue in the room and better coffee in the room except instant. Also could have used a coffee bar in the lobby for guests not wanting the buffet breakfast. But these are small things and do not detract from neat, clean rooms and excellent location in quiet area of Barcelona a short walk to the beachfront, approx 30 min walk to the marina and less than four blocks to the metro station.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Reilly

We had a wonderful stay at Occidental Atenea Mar. The rooms were clean, and very comfortable. The staff were lovely and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The gym and rooftop pool area were great. The breakfast buffet was excellent and they were very accommodating to dietary restrictions. The location was excellent for us, about a block from the beach and quieter than the more central parts of Barcelona. Despite not being in the city center, it was still very easy to get to the main attractions, with bus stops and metros a short walk away. It was also pretty easy to get a taxi right from the hotel. Overall, we cannot recommend this place enough and hope to come back soon!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Luay

Shazia and Marta help us alot in our check in with our group and we are very grateful for them.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Adam

Seaside location, friendly service, room was close to the rooftop pool entrance, hence a bit noisy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Christian

Beautiful spot, I wish we had more time here to enjoy the pool area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Nicola

Room was clean, breakfast was lovely, outdoor pool area was very relaxing.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Eva

thank u All good

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Quincy Deon

Ac could be colder

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Stephanie

Loved it !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Estelle

We needed to be close to the Conference center so very convenient. Bed was very comfortable, very quiet rooms. We loved the access to the beach. We also went to nearby Poblenou which felt less touristy and more ‘local’. Nice and convenient mall at Diagonal. Staff was very nice and helpful when we had questions

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Carla

Great location in the path of the hop on hop off busses. Parking u Sergei d, close to beaches and the diagonal Mar (the mall).

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Christopher

It said there was parking at the hotel on the description but there was a 20 euro a day cost - perhaps I missed this information- and it is a reasonable cost for 24 hour parking but it came as a surprise at the end of the stay - other than that it was a great property and I would recommend it

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Christopher

They make it sound like a seaside resort, which I assure you, is not the case. There are nicer places in city Centre that are cheaper, nicer and definitely in a better location. To me? It wasn’t worth the amount.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Jason

The hotel itself is very clean and modern. The rooms are small but spacious bed. And the rooftop terrace/ pool is really nice to lounge at. Another plus is 24hr room service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Julie

Pool area overlooking the coastline was absolutely stunning
Room fabulous, clean and very comfortable
Breakfast fabulous

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Jeramie

This hotel was excellent. The check was good. Only reason I didn't save outstanding is, because they didn't let us know to place a room card in the slot next to the door to keep the electricity on. The housekeeping was definitely on point. The bed is a little soft for our liking, but that's a personal problem. The towels need to be updated. The hotel is very clean and the staff goes above and beyond to help! PLEASE PLEASE, I beg you to pay for the breakfast! It was the best money I spent on the whole trip! There is parking underneath the hotel. It's a little tight, but it's an option! I will return in the future!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Sulley

Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. A bit small but location was great to visit local coffee shops. Walking distance from beach. We did breakfast only 2 out of 7 days for convenience. It was a continental breakfast buffet and had a variety of items . Only thing I would have like to see is additional towels in restroom . But the staff was great and attentive of what we asked . Taxi stand was next to hotel - easy to catch a taxi and walking distance from metro

Friends

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Janel

I want to preface this review by saying that I have reached out to the hotel directly and they have yet to respond to me.

On Sunday morning, I placed clothing into the provided laundry bag and completed the laundry form accordingly. When the staff member arrived, she already appeared visibly frustrated that we were still in the room getting ready for the day, which I did not appreciate. Later, I contacted reception to confirm that my laundry would be returned before my departure, and I was assured that I would receive it prior to checkout. I called again the following morning while preparing to leave for Italy, only to then be informed that my clothing had been discarded.

While I appreciate the apology and the courtesy of waiving the late checkout fee, I am extremely frustrated by the situation. I still have an entire week remaining on my vacation and specifically needed those items cleaned for the remainder of my travels. Additionally, the pants that were discarded required alterations, so simply repurchasing the same item is neither practical nor immediate. I hope that providing receipts for the original purchases will be sufficient in processing a full refund.

I would also like to bring another concern to your attention. Upon arriving to my room Saturday evening, I found a dirty towel left in the sink and another guest’s hair clogging the shower drain. Although the staff addressed the issue promptly once notified, these are not standards I would

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jasmine Sharefa

Clean room, great location and good service.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Lillian Rachel

Clean rooms + property. Only downside was a king bed was just two twins pushed together

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Denis

Breakfast was excellent. Pool quite nice. Room very small typical of Europe

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Paul

great location, nice bar and breakfast, helpful staff - and nice rooftop pool. would come again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

John

The room was very clean , did not use the pool.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Kaushik

Nice quiet hotel by the beach. Note not near the city centre and hence quieter and more relaxed than hotels near Passeig da Gracia or Plaza de la Catulunya.

Nice room, decent breakfast. Adults only, if you want a quiet hotel to relax in away from the hustle and bustle then consider.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Stephen

Great location clean and walkable to the beach

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Elizabeth

Overall OK

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Yvette

They need full shower doors -- floors would get very wet after every shower.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Gillian

Disappointed that I booked a double room for an anniversary long weekend and was only given a twin option. Very frustrating. Overall hotel nice and good location but staff could have done more to correct the room allocation error.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Robert

All good

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Claudeth

So good

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Claudeth

So good

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Deborah

Beautiful hotel with a very friendly and helpful staff. The Concierge Michael was phenomenal. He was very helpful and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Luiz

Great
!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Glenn

Nice vibe, helpful staff, and a great outdoor terrace and pool.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Umar

I recently stayed at Occidental Atenea Mar and overall had a positive experience, with a few areas for improvement.

The location is excellent—quiet, clean, and very safe. It’s about a 5-minute walk to the beach, 15 minutes to the nearest metro, with local buses and the City Tour red stop right next to the hotel. There are also plenty of great restaurants nearby, especially seafood options.

Before arrival, I emailed the hotel with my schedule but didn’t receive a response in time. I arrived about an hour early and was told I’d need to wait or pay extra to check in early, which felt a bit inflexible. Also, the city tax charged at the hotel was higher than what was stated on my Expedia booking.

One staff member, Adil, really stood out. He was incredibly helpful, friendly, and professional—offering great local tips (including halal food), suggesting I relax at the beach while waiting, and assisting with my luggage. His service truly made a difference.

The room was clean and tidy. There were a couple of bathroom issues, but these were fixed quickly once reported. The mini fridge wasn’t working, although I didn’t report it.

The rooftop was a highlight—great sea views, plenty of sunbeds, and a good food bar. The pool wasn’t heated, so I couldn’t use it.

Checkout was smooth, with Adil again offering helpful support. Overall, a good stay with minor drawbacks and definitely room for improvement for the staff and management.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Amanda Jane

Room was clean. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast was good, a lot of choice and coffee was good!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

John

Ideal for beach goers
Not far to town centre
Great breakfast
Staff were brilliant
Overalll very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Arthur

I ate breakfast at the buffet and the options were good. I didn’t use the pool area, the pool area would have been better if there was a jacuzzi. The only issue I had was with another guest in the room next to me which we had a connecting door, there was a guy for two days in a row that opened the connecting door on his side and would yell and pound on the door. I couldn’t tell what language he spoke.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Isaac

Good location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Maddis Elizabeth

This hotel was great. Great location with great views of the sea. Entire place was comfortable and clean. Area was clean, safe and very walkable to shops and restaurants.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Keonie

Lets start with speaking the language brings respect. We didnt and the attitude was evident with check in and definitely house keeping. They automatically tried to up sell us on rooms. Then one room was the same but more for higher floor (better view). The jr suite was nicer fyi. The night desk staff was always friendly and helpful. Bar tender makes a good sangria. The pool area was nice but cold. I can definitely see a vibe when the weather warmer. House keeping came in room although sign sleeping on door. Nothing was taken cleaned room good. However, when i attempted to speak with her very rude and dismissive. There are no children but the hallway noise was evident. Also rooms on front you can hear and smell everything. With all this i would stay again just with my spanish speaking friends. Close to beach 3-5 minutes away. Near plenty of resturants with reasonable price foods. Taxi can be a bit pricey and city guide bus takes forever because it only goes one direction.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Narinda Janice

Great hotel.
Good restaurants near by

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Lydia

Lovely hotel, clean and had everything needed for a weekend getaway.
Perfect location for exploring if you like to get your steps in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

David

Pool was nice

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Matthew

Good breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

sasha

Everything was very nice staff was friendly breakfast was good just wish housekeeping did a little be more cleaning .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Cathy

Nice rooms and good location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

James

Spacious, clean room, good location

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Brandon

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Jane

Clean room, daily cleaning. Great breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Matthew

Nice staff and very comfortable bed.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Nathalie

Really great staff; very friendly and helpful. The rooms are not great, hence the 3 stars.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

rowan

Great

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Saskia

I booked this hotel (over more convenient locations) because of the sauna, gym and pool facilities advertised. However, I did not use these as I felt uncomfortable- the sauna and gym are in the basement, you have to walk through a carpark and there are no staff down there. The gym only had some men there and I didn’t feel at all comfortable to use the sauna. You have to ask to use the sauna anyway, so you’d have to wait for it to warm up. The room was fine, there was an annoying noise (the aircon?) which I couldn’t switch off, but no big issues with the room at all- it was average. The general hotel is outdated and I would not return as a solo traveller, and would advise solo females not to go here- the area is also not too safe at night.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

27 Jan 2026

margaly

Dear Expedia Customer Support,

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with my recent hotel stay booked through Expedia and to request that this matter be reviewed.

From the beginning of my stay, I experienced repeated issues that affected my comfort, rest, and overall experience.

First, I purchased a three-day breakfast plan. However, each morning when I went to breakfast, the waiter had no record of my plan and loudly announced in front of other guests that I did not have one. Each time, I had to insist that I had already paid. After the first incident, I contacted the front desk and was assured it would not happen again. Unfortunately, it continued throughout my stay, which was embarrassing and uncomfortable.

Regarding my room, I was initially assigned a first-floor room overlooking the street. I informed staff that I have noise sensitivity and requested a quieter room. I was told no other rooms were available, so I stayed the first night and slept poorly.

The next day, I requested a quieter room again and was told my only option was to upgrade. I paid for a suite on the 12th floor. While the view was better and the noise was reduced, I experienced repeated disturbances late at night. Between approximately 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., I was awakened multiple times by loud knocking or clapping noises. I went to the front desk, and although they checked the cameras, they could not provide a clear explanation. The disturbances continued after I returned to my r

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Olatomiwa

Nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Johnathan

Staff were absolutely amazing and the rooms were quiet and beds so comfortable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Juan Jose Andrade

It was an amazing hotel, kind staff and very clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Luz

The staff was great but group of football players were loud at the middle of the night and slam the door multiple times.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Nyota

Wonderful Stay & Excellent staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Lorraine Adjoah Korantemaah

Lovely hotel; would visit again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Corey

The cleaning staff was top notch and the front desk was very helpful, even with the language barrier present at times.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Edgar

Courteous staff! Always helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Lluvia

Rooms were spacious and clean. The staff was attentive. We had a great stay overall.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

Damion

I did not get the

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Abigail

the staff were lovely. we told them that it was my birthday in passing and they gave me a cake and bottle of champagne at no extra cost.
they were so nice and welcoming to us <33

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Otis L

The entire facility was spotless. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure their customers are taken care of!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Mary

Rooms had amazing views! If you have the option to book breakfast in advance, do it! If not it’s 20 Euros per day per person. Place was clean. The Hop on Hop off bus stops at hotel for easy way to get into city. PobleuNau neighborhood is close and has a lot of great restaurants and a cool vide. Easy access to beach. City center is about 10 min by taxi. Airport is 30 min by taxi. Hotel will do private airport transfer if you ask and was worth it for us.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Diane

Helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Svetlana

Was a great place to stay

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Pamela

The hotel was clean and the location was near the beach. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was amazing.

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Alexa

Hotel as a whole was nice. Room was not the cleanest. Location for a beach vacation was perfect. Staff were very friendly. One disappointment was that (during off season) the pool deck was a mess.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Terrence

Amazing stay

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Robert

Great room, great view, huge comfortable bed, very clean, great service.
A little far from city center but next to beautiful beaches….

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Donna

Very nice facility

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Peter

Awesome room, hotel and great fitness center and location. Close to walkable ramble.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Nov 2025

Giancarlo

At check in i had to wait 1 hour before having my room keys. Despite several promises of bein redy any minute.at check out

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Diane

The room was nice once we had paid for an upgrade. The hotel was far away from the marina and places we usually
g,o the map was

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Jennifer

Omg I loved my stay here overall! Way more than my stay at Valencia. Staff were nice and friendly when we walked in. Once we got to our room it was very clean and had many amenities. We had an amazing beach view ! Definitely will be coming back :D

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Anna

Very spacious room
Very nice staff across the hotel, very welcoming and accommodating
Hotel is very close to the sea, so could see the coast even from the first floor.
Hotel is close to transport links to the centre of Barcelona which was very good.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Carol

Nice hotel with beautiful view of the beach and ocean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

XIMENA

Everything was good