| THE HOTEL The 4-star Occidental Grand Fuerteventura Resort opened in May 2002 and prides itself on its dedicated naturist facilities. LOCATION The Occidental Grand Fuerteventura is in Jandia, three miles north of the centre of Morro Jable in the south of the island. It is built on the cliffs overlooking the fine clothes-optional beach. ACCOMMODATION The hotel has 711 rooms in five buildings. They are all large (31m2), air-conditioned, have large twin beds, a sitting area with a table and two chairs, dressing table, ceiling fan, free mini bar, safe deposit box, satellite tv, telephone, hair dryer, private facilities and balcony. Our rooms are next to, or near, the naturist area. They usually have pool or side sea view. Royal Club This is a 5-star hotel within the 4-star resort, at the far end from the naturist area: VIP check-in, concierge service, larger rooms with side or direct sea-view, video, hifi, ironing board and iron, bathroom accessories, a la carte restaurant with waiter service, lounge with spectacular sea-view, exclusive pool and whirlpool. All-inclusive of food, drinks and entertainment. FOOD & DRINK The hotel operates on both a half board and an all-inclusive basis. There are seven restaurants: the international buffet La Giralda is where most of the main meals are taken. Meals in the Italian, Mexican and Oriental restaurants and the Barbecue Steak House have to be pre-booked. There are also a brasserie (for lunch and all-day hot dogs and hamburgers) and an ice-cream parlour. Note: men are expected to wear long trousers for dinner. Five bars include a pool bar which also serves snacks, a beer bar and a non-alcoholic bar. Unlimited locally produced wine, beer, gin, rum, brandy, vodka and whisky as well as soft drinks, tea, coffee and mineral water are available for at least 12 hours every day in some or all of the hotel’s bars and restaurants. NATURISM is restricted to a dedicated area, comprising a swimming pool, an open-air whirlpool, sunbathing lawns with sun loungers, sauna, steam baths, optional massage and herbal treatments, showers and a self-service Vitamin Bar. The Mandala Spa offers optional massages and herbal treatments. The naturist area affords magnificent views over the sea, even from the panoramic window of the sauna! Piped music is dispensed through ‘acoustic rocks’. Beach towels are available free and changed on demand. Whilst the beach below the hotel is clothes-optional, light dress needs to be worn on the way down. ACTIVITIES There are endless activities (all textile) grouped around the well-equipped Sports and Fitness Centre. These include tennis, paddle tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, handball, basketball, water polo, aerobics, water aerobics, archery, carbine and handgun shooting, boccia (boule), pool, darts, croquet, shuffleboard and dancing lessons. Off-site, there are optional opportunities for wind and kite surfing (Pro Centre René Egli), snorkelling and diving, including tuition, big game fishing and mountain biking – all charges to be paid locally. ENTERTAINMENT The hotel has its own 450-seater theatre/auditorium for a daily programme of shows and competitions organised by a professional team from the Occidental Fun Club. There is also a disco and a mini cinema. In the Sports Bar national and international events from satellite tv are broadcast on individual sets and a big screen every afternoon/evening. Karaoke, darts and pool facilities are also available here. FACILITIES The shopping mall comprises shops selling international newspapers, souvenirs and beach articles, an amusements hall and a beer hall with a choice of draught beers, sandwiches, hot dogs and tapas. Internet access is available. Six of the swimming pools are textile; they have large sunbathing terraces and plenty of free sun beds. The resort is self-sufficient in excellent facilities, activities and entertainment; as yet there are not any amenities in the immediate vicinity outside as the hotel has been built in a newly developed area. |
| Room Service, High-speed Internet, Fitness Room, Restaurant, Parking, Swimming pool, Handicap Accessible, Massage / Beauty Centre, Bar / Lounge, 24 Hour Reception, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Currency Exchange, Safe-Deposit Box, Mini Bar, Cable / Satellite TV, Bath / Hot Tub, Meeting Rooms, Hair Dryer, TV, Laundry service |
