{"id":17343,"date":"2017-08-28T09:09:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T13:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=17343"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:20:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:20:07","slug":"cuba-march-break-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cuba-march-break-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"March Break resorts in Cuba your wallet will love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For kids, March Break vacations are the most wonderful time of the year. For parents, it\u2019s a chance to get away without having to take the kids out of school, but also a time when vacation prices soar with high demand. You could save a couple hundred dollars if you do leave a couple of days earlier and take the kids out of school \u2013 and you wouldn\u2019t be alone (in fact, over 80% of parents would, according to our survey of 1000 Canadians). Here are our picks of 7 March Break resorts in Cuba chosen for their value \u2013 the quality of resort for the cost \u2013 and their family amenities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class='et-box et-bio'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><p>Example 2018 dates (*subject to change)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edu.gov.on.ca\/eng\/general\/list\/calendar\/holidaye.html\">Ontario Ministry of Education<\/a> March 12-16<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/Proposed-dates-2017-19.pdf\">British Columbia March Break<\/a> March 19-29<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsb.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/hrsb\/school_calendar_17-18.pdf\">Halifax Regional School Board<\/a> March 12-16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><strong>March Break Resorts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_QZ_iberostar-laguna-azul.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Iberostar Laguna Azul<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Varadero, 4.5 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17349\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Laguna-Azul.jpg\" alt=\"Iberostar Laguna Azul\" width=\"1452\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Laguna-Azul.jpg 1452w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Laguna-Azul-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1452px) 100vw, 1452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With over 800 rooms, this Iberostar hotel is much larger than the others on this list of March Break resorts. It boasts a wide beach, six pools, four a la carte restaurants, and great kids club \u2013 with a large, fenced-in area and playground. Water sports and hotel sports like chess, beach volleyball, and archery entertain kids in the evening, and live entertainment at the theatre excites crowds at night. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/varadero-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varadero<\/a> golf course is nearby for parents to enjoy. The hotel also has a good wellness program, which includes a sauna, jacuzzi, massages, gym, and beauty salon to make your vacation even more relaxing.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_0M_6R_melia-marina-varadero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Melia Marina Varadero<\/strong><\/a><strong>, 5 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17351\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Melia-Marina-Varadero.jpg\" alt=\"Melia Marina Varadero\" width=\"835\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Melia-Marina-Varadero.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Melia-Marina-Varadero-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spend your March Break vacation in Cuba at the 5-star Melia Marina Varadero. This fairly new hotel is located by a seafront promenade with shops, bars, live music, a game area, and diving center. It is also situated in an ecological reserve with a dolphinarium and caves to explore, making it a great Cuba March Break resort with much to do off the property as well. The hotel has 423 rooms and suites, with the Level floor offering personalized service with a VIP bar lounge and terraces, concierge service, tea and snack service, VIP bathroom amenities, and more. Onsite, you\u2019ll find nine restaurants and eight bars, a YHI Spa, children\u2019s club, health and beauty salon, fitness center, sports facilities, four pools, and best of all, a white sand beach with calm, shallow waters.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_0A_RT_Memories-Flamenco-Beach-Resort.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memories Flamenco Beach Resort<\/a>, Cayo Coco, 4.5 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17352\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Memories-Flamenco.png\" alt=\"Memories Flamenco\" width=\"790\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Memories-Flamenco.png 790w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Memories-Flamenco-768x503.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The all-suite Memories Flamenco Beach Resorts features spacious rooms, great for families. There is the option to upgrade to Diamond Club for exclusive extras like early check-in and late check-out, exclusive beach area with waiter service, concierge service in the lobby, discounts on spa treatments and laundry, and more. \u00a0The kids program has cartoons, a playground, games for children, and the Berenstain Bears characters to interact with, and you\u2019ll also find age appropriate games for teens. Spend your days basking in the sun and cooling off in the pool, partaking in exciting land and water sports, or getting a spa treatment or outdoor massage. In the evenings, enjoy dinners at the a la carte restaurants, live entertainment, and dancing at the disco.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_KR_occidental-royal-hideaway-ensenachos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Iberostar Ensenachos<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Cayo Santa Maria, 4.5 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17348\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Ensenachos.jpg\" alt=\"Iberostar Ensenachos\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Ensenachos.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Ensenachos-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Set on one of Cuba\u2019s best beaches, Key Ensenachos, this Iberostar hotel is a great spot for a Cuba March Break getaway and a reliable chain known for providing quality <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/promos\/Family-Vacation-Packages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family vacations<\/a> in the sun. The Park section of the hotel is for families and is closest to the outstanding beach, while the Spa section is for adults. Luxury villas are in a whole separate section with shuttles to the main area. Aside from six restaurants, a nice spa, and water sports, there is a small waterpark for kids \u2013 with a pirate ship, sprayers, and mini slides &#8211; a children\u2019s pool, playground, mini club, live entertainment, and internet caf\u00e9. For parents, there is childcare upon request and a mini market for last minute needs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_08_2D_Sirenis-Cayo-Santa-Maria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playa Cayo Santa Maria<\/a>, 4.5 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17353\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Playa-Cayo-Santa-Maria.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Cayo Santa Maria\" width=\"740\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Playa Cayo Santa Maria is an ideal spot for family March Break vacations. The resort has lots for children, including two kids pools, a supervised kids club, playground, ice cream parlour, and family friendly activities like ping pong, tennis, and canoeing. The hotel is equipped with 769 rooms, a spa, fitness center, theatre with live evening performances, six pools, five restaurants (four a la carte, two buffet), and six bars including a cigar bar and beer garden, a bonus parents will love. From participating in Spanish or salsa lessons to lounging on the beach to taking a catamaran cruise, there is much to be experienced here during March Break in Cuba.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_02_Z3_iberostar-daquiri.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Iberostar Daiquiri<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Cayo Coco, 4 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17347\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Daiquiri.jpg\" alt=\"Iberostar Daiquiri\" width=\"1772\" height=\"1180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Daiquiri.jpg 1772w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Iberostar-Daiquiri-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located right off Cayo Guillermo, Iberostar Daiquiri has something for all ages and a price point that won\u2019t break the bank. Aside from the gorgeous beach, there are just over 300 rooms, a small spa with a sauna, three a la carte restaurants including Mexican, Italian, and Cuban, and a buffet and snack bar. For kids, there is a playground, mini club, and children\u2019s pool, plus exciting sports like basketball, tennis, and water polo. There is a dive shop onsite for divers and snorkelers, and other excursions like horseback riding, surfing, and bike riding available. Rooms are renovated but standard, grounds are lush, and food is decent &#8211; and the hotel attracts many repeat guests.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_0N_JA_melia-jardines-del-rey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Melia Jardines del Rey<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Cayo Coco, 4 star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11528\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150.jpg\" alt=\"melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150\" width=\"1252\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150.jpg 1252w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/melia-jardinesdelrey-vista-hotel-8150-1024x710.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This new hotel is huge, boasting over 1,000 rooms, nine restaurants, six bars, four pools, and an impressive spa. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/new-resort-opening-melia-jardines-del-rey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melia Jardines del Rey<\/a> is good for those with mobility issues, with guest rooms in bungalows and easy access to the beach. Children will love the children\u2019s club with activities and a playground, as well as the ice cream parlour for a refreshing sweet snack between dips in the pool. There is also a fitness center, theatre for live entertainment, and water sports to be enjoyed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Book early<\/span> as prices will rise and more people will decide to voyage to March Break resorts for the week. To compare multiple resorts at once, or input other preferences such as beach, dining, and sightseeing, try our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/matchmaker\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trip matchmaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our list of some of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/best-resort-cuba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best\u00a0hotels in Cuba<\/a> based on agent and customer reviews.<\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-info'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><p><strong>Cuba travel guides<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/havana-cuba-travel-guide\/\">Havana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cayo-largo-scuba-diving\/\">Cayo Largo Scuba Diving<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/varadero-travel-guide\/\">Varadero<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cayo-coco-hotels-attractions\/\">Cayo Coco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cayo-santa-maria-vacations\/\">Cayo Santa Maria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cuba-camaguey-travel-guide\/\">Camaguey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/holguin-travel-guide\/\">Holguin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For kids, March Break vacations are the most wonderful time of the year. For parents, it\u2019s a chance to get away without having to take the kids out of school, but also a time when vacation prices soar with high demand. 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