If anyone wants to relax for a few days in the hotels of the Marina d’Or holiday complex in the town of Castellón in Oropesa, you can check on their website that it is not possible to request a reservation from September 18th. In fact, those who had closed dates in the previous weeks received an email informing them as follows: The reservation was canceled and the prepayment refunded.
Those responsible for the facility, which is one of the most well-known facilities in the province, They have decided to close the season and are doing so earlier than ever. Before the pandemic, it was normal to go at any time of the year, but in 2023 the facilities were only operational for about four months. Marina d’Or declined to comment on the reasons for this decision.
Circles
While the only areas remaining in operation for now are apartments. It is unknown when the hotels will open. Last year they also completed the campaign earlier than expected. It was mid October. The version given at that time was the need to carry out maintenance work.
During the pandemic years There were also closures due to movement restrictions, which affected hotel occupancy.
low occupancy
The reason that led to this decision was as follows: low reserve level for the coming weeks. A panorama that increases the weak expectations of the sector in the face of incentives such as Imserso. The next season of these social holidays, Objection to the tender decision by the Ministry of Social Rights.
Events that fell like a blow in a period of uncertainty following predictions that the economy would cool down.
Changes
The sudden end of summer for Marina d’Or also comes at a time of major change for the company. In recent years, some of the hotels, rental apartments, spa and entertainment areas have fallen into the hands of the American fund Farallon, which invested approximately 100 million euros. Same summer, MediterrenianFrom the Prensa Ibérica group, He announced that the management will pass to Magic Costa Blanca, one of Benidorm’s most important hotel groups. The Murcian group is Fuertes will own it. The most well-known company of this holding ElPozo meat company.
Since the transfer of ownership has not yet occurred, the decision to close Marina d’Or-related facilities rests with the current management team. When new managers arrive, new atmospheres will be implemented, such as celebrating music and entertainment events.
Although seasonality is high in hotels in the province, they focus on the spring-summer period. It is not unusual for businesses to cease operations so quickly. Most of the businesses with these features in Castellón usually rest from the October long weekend, some even rush until the beginning of November.