Good place to stay

We spent 2 weeks in Occidental Tucancun and had a really good time. The hotel was clean and had all the amenities one needs. It was really handy to have the mall across the street. The location of this hotel is great. The beach was beautiful as as always the case in the hotel zone and we spent a lot of time playing in the waves. If you are not a good swimmer, the ocean is tricky as the currents were strong and the waves big. We also found it quite windy, more so than in previous years when we we [... read more]nt to Cancun or Mayan Riviera. The food was decent. The Mexican restaurant was quite good and the Italian restaurant made a good to order pasta. The room was large and clean and the fridge restocked daily. Our room was facing the lagoon and the AC noise was really loud so we had to keep the windows closed. That was one negative. The other bigger negative was that you had to pay extra for wi-fi ($45 US a week). We never had to pay that much money for wi-fi. So we didn't. We would walk over to the mall and connect there. The staff at OT were very friendly. I want to especially thank Louis and Antonio at the beach restaurant for their hospitality and bright smiles. Overall it was a great hotel and we would definitely recommend this resort.

Amazing experience!

The resort was great overall! Me and the 9 others that I was traveling with had a great experience with the food and service on the resort. The staff was wonderful, the bartenders took care of us and made sure we had an unforgettable experience, especially with Ismael and Max who catered to our needs all week long and made sure we were well hydrated and content!

Better than the pictures and reviews make it seem

This was my first time to Mexico, but have visited Cuba and Dominican Republic in the past and based off those as comparison I can say this is an amazing bang for your buck resort. I travelled with 10 guys on a bachelor's party and the staff loved us and were very welcoming and definitely aided in our daily amusement. Bartenders Max and Ismael provided plenty of entertainment along with great new drinks for us to try based on things we liked. Armando, one of the hosts was seemingly always aro [... read more]und and was a hoot! He was always trying to get us to laugh even in times when we weren't feeling too hot from the night before. The food was incredible at each and every buffet or restaurant! Plenty of options for the pickiest of eaters although more a la carte options would have been great since the two they had filled up quickly. The rooms were definitely not up to modern standards in the form of style and fashion but the beds were comfortable and plenty of pillows and blankets. Our AC was not the greatest but it was sufficient to keep the room ambient. One of the elevators were not working while we were there as it was under renovation but we didn't mind taking the stairs. The beaches would be perfect with more shaded areas outside of the palm trees. Finally I would love to see a better maintained beach volleyball court with lines and a net that wasn't sagging significantly. Being situated directly behind kukulkan mall was incredible incase we needed something that the gift shop didn't have. Overall it was a great spot and I would definitely return in the future as I know this is a resort that I can trust is solid with great service and a very entertaining staff!

Great week!

I go down south every year but I usually spend more money than I did this year. I got to this resort without having very high expectations but I was amazed! The food quality was the biggest surprise and the staff were incredible. The resort itself was also super clean, I would definitely come back again!

So Much Fun!

This hotel excided all expectations. Was clean, friendly staff who were willing to go above and beyond. Would definitely recommend this resort. The pools were kept clean and the grounds were well manicured.

Fantastic resort all around

My husband I recently stayed at the Occidental Tucancun and we had an amazing time. When researching I had really liked the fact that it was a smaller resort than what was around and it had fewer people. This was great when it came to finding chairs on the beach and around the pool, you didn’t have to wake up super early to reserve one! Also with food the wait and line up was non existent. The restaurants at this resort were delicious! We especially enjoyed the seafood (fresh and delicious) a [... read more]nd the Italian as they have a pasta station where you choose everything from noodles to sauce to veggies. You can eat as many times as you want in every restaurant (some have a limit to 4 per 7 day stay). The thing that really made the resort special was the people. They remember you every day and make you feel very special. The drinks at every bar were always good, they have all your typical beach drinks and mojitos! The beach was always clean and weed free, it is very wavy on the beach so if your a weak swimmer or prefer to snorkel it may not be the best spot for you, but to jump around and dive with goggles was very fun. The whole hotelera zona is more windy and wavy but it is still warm and very swim-able. The beach is really long so you can walk for 20 minutes in each direction which is cool! Our room was on the top floor and we had a balcony overlooking the resort, it was always clean and restocked well. Overall we will definitely be going back when we are in Cancun again.

Loved it

The staff were amazing. Super friendly and excellent customer service. The beach is beautiful but the waves were quite large. The pools were lovely with daily entertainment and games by the poolside. There is also an adult only pool which was a quieter area to relax. We had a room with a beautiful panoramic ocean view. The food was decent but was the same every day which got a little old. Had a daily evening performance but no other night life.

A lot of work required

Hotel itself was fine, clean and easily accessible, although there are a lot of stairs. Food was terrible (lack of variety and always cold). Beach and pools were fun. There are no palapas on the beach, so very hard if you want some shade.

Great vacation

We had a great time at this resort. Food was good at buffets and a la Cartes. Lots of bars, so no line ups. Most staff were very friendly. Very clean resort. Pools were great. We could always get chairs. Awesome beach, but needs umbrellas or palapas for shade. They have none. Front desk service was very slow in every way from check in to questions. Expect to wait. Definitely recommend ocean view with balcony. Street side faces a mall and has noisy fans.

Hoorr from hell

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Excellent resort

The resort was great! I loved that the beach was so close and right in front of you. The staff are amazing and the food was good. The night shows were great and enjoyed them very much. The bartenders worked so hard to please everyone and did it smiling. Antonio and Lorenzo were great!!! The check in is very very slow and the check out is also slow. That's my only complaint. Everything else was excellent! Very clean and happy place.

Hoorr from hell

its was very bad the room was very dirty cook roche all over the room wall crack the food very cold not a lots of option its the vacation from hell and back they dont care about anything only just to give mony

Good resort

Good resort but more of a 3 star . Room had ocean view large balcony . Furniture a little out date . Food was ok same food for lunch In buffet every day not much verity. Mexican restaurant was good .

Good resort

This was a lovely resort, not really big, but very nice. The staff were outstanding. Geraldo and his staff at the buffet closest to the pools were very welcoming and were genuinely happy to help and take a moment to chat. I cannot remember all of the staff names, but they were great. At the Italian restaurant a Mr. Chan gave us excellent service. The pools were lovely and the beach unbelievable. We even saw baby turtles. My only negative was the front counter. Very slow and not terribly friendly [... read more]. Our key card had to be activated daily, and sometimes more than once a day. I really did enjoy this resort.

Beautiful resort

We really enjoyed our trip. We upgraded to the premium ocean front suite which was amazing! Beautiful beach, great pools, especially the relax pool. The massage at the spa was fantastic. What made the entire trip was the excellent staff, everyone that worked at the resort always greeted you with a smile.

To an intimate hotel, thanking for hospitality.

We should like Occidental Hotel to know how immensely we enjoyed our travel in Mexico couple days ago. Apart from the good food and entertainment that you so good provided, it was your hotel that gave me a satisfaction that is to last a very long time. Many thanks to you Occidental Hotel for your hospitality.

Excellent hotel with a relaxing atmosphere

Great hotel with options to be away from the crowd. Lots of little quiet spots for real relaxation. Food is ok, staff generally very nice and friendly. Situitated 60 steps from a mall, great for a stroll when you need a break from the sun. The beach is really nice, it's pretty empty in mid September. Great for body surfing on waves up to 3 feet. Only down side is weeds, lots of it.

Amazing Resort as usual

Let me just start by saying that this is my 5th time to this resort and it keeps getting better each and every time. People are fantastic and front desk staff is always accommodating. Bellman remembered me as i got off of the shuttle. The food was crazy good. Although I did travel alone this time I was made to feel as if I wasn't. I recommend Linda Vista Mexican restaurant and you can make as many reservations as you want. I expected a lot of locals because it was middle of July yet there [... read more] were about 50% of beds available always. The seaweed problem is not as bad as has been portrayed. The pool temperature was ideal and I had nothing but sunshine all week long. I can't wait to come back here again. Shout out to Ismael in the lobby bar and the other fine staff. Michael in the adult pool during the week of July 17 - 22 was fantastic and I can't believe someone had the nerve to complain about him that they weren't being served as he was very attentive and professional at all times. I had room 3001 which had two balconies and oceanview room as well. Spacious rooms and very clean.

Home AwayFrom Home

This hotel has excellent service from the time you get there still you leave.The staff is amazing and very helpful. The hotel is clean and very welcoming. They have 3 well kept pools and beautiful grounds.This is a superior category hotel. I think the best rooms are the ocean view you can see the ocean and it's breath taking. They have shows every night and great to see. It's in a great location and very safe to go out at night.

Great hotel

The staff were amazing and so helpful! We were a group of 8 people and everyone was so accommodating when it came to meals. The beach is beautiful and exactly what you think of when you picture the Caribbean ocean. The water was a bit rough, but still lovely. The rooms could definitely use an upgrade, but very clean and we were never discouraged when coming back to a clean and tidy room. The biggest complaint I have is that the pools turned all our white bathing suits green. I’m not sure if it [... read more]’s a chemical imbalance or algae, but it was less than desirable to swim in when wearing light coloured bathing suits. The hotel, however, did clean them and they are white again. Overall we had a great time!