Fantastic.

First time here and I have to say it exceed my expectations. Staff was superb. Facilities excellant. Going back for sure. Many extras included to my suprise. Food was good and the beach great. The new bar on the terrace provides a beautiful view of the ocean and country side

Club amigo

We were moved to the club amigo due to issues at the don lino. We did get a chance to visit the don lino and it was a small resort and the grounds looked good. We did stay at the club amigo and we really enjoyed this resort. The rooms were cleaned and well maintained. The pools were clean and not over crowded. The Cubans that were at the resort were friendly and polite. For whatever reason it was guest from other countries that gave us the evil eyes for whatever reason lol. They always ha [... read more]d something to eat and it’s typical Cuban food with the usual taste. The bread was fresh as was the salads. The ice was very yummy and they had different flavour almost each day. The pool bars and lobby bar and the 24 hr bar had all the same drinks and I wasn’t fussy so I drank what they had and enjoyed it. All in all the club amigo was a very well run hotel and I would recommend it as a good destination.

This year-poor Cuba. Don Lino had trouble with power, water available for showers. But the people are wonderful.

I like this resort. The beach is good. There is coral, so wear your beach shoes. The pool is small. The returning cliental (like myself) love the small village feel. The staff have become friends. It is very rural, but there are horse carts to get around. I took things to the village school, and staff. Some people moved to other resorts, but I stayed. Got a great tan. Swam in the ocean at least twice a day, and got my nails done in the village. Went snorkeling from 3 different beaches [... read more]. Took a horse cart tour around the coast, to the place Christopher Columbus landed in Oct 1492. Saw friends from other years and met new ones. Good vibe.

Dionne sandy

Hello Back from our trip here’s our reviews on the two resorts pros and cons : Don lino pros: Beach close to rooms People are friendly Lots of sun chairs available and they are clean. Fresh Eggs Don Lino cons: Rooms are very dated/bugs/ old ac units No water or hot water in our room Had no door knob on the first room we were in Beach has a lot of coral and very windy not the best for swimming English is not very good with Any staff Pool is small Pool bar only open an hour [... read more] No entertainment at night or at the pool or beach Had to purchase bottled water which was only open for an hour in the am Food was the same everyday not very many options at all Animals all over cats/dogs/goats/ cows/ and feces not picked up or cleaned dogs beg constantly for food Seen the lady at the buffet touching alll the breads to pick out the one she wanted with her hands Had only 20 people there one day all seniors No mix for drinks only syrup coke Had to pay for wifi No hand sanitizer or soap No toilet seats on some toilets Toilet paper limited Sunwing should not sell this even as a 2 star Pcv (playa costa verde) Pros: More people of all ages mostly seniors Beach entertainment Pool entertainment More varieties of drinks Staff speak a lot of languages Pool was nice spread out from kids Beach was beautiful great for swimming Had lots of options for food it’s Cuba food but we were able to make choices Had bottled water Cuban a al cart was delicious Cons Rooms are dated and smell musty moldy We had a leak in our bathroom but maid didn’t know where from No drinks in the fridge Wifi limited Not enough bathrooms around the resort especially near the pool area Beach is a far walk no bathrooms Bathrooms were filthy and stunk of every bathroom smell seen girl wash the toilet then the counter top No soap or hand sanitizer in bathrooms around the resort No toilet seats on some toilets limited toilet paper Would say the resort needs an update and would down grad it to a 3 star We did have a lovely vacation it was sunny and hot but could Have chosen a better resort from the start had we have known better what to expect!

Amazing Resort

The best, friendly staff and guests. Have been going for over 15 years and will be going back next year. Relaxing place and able to do a lot of things when I want to do them. Can't wait to return next year.

This Hotel should be adveritsed as FOR SMOKERS ONLY. You CANNOT ecpect a lot from a 2 star Hotel

I have been at Don Lino more than 10 times in the last two years. Each time I commented about the lack of accommodation for nonsmokers. I was hoping that the management of Don Lino would designate a little space for nonsmokers. NO such a thing. I suffer from cigaret smoking, because of a bad allergy to cigarette smoke. People smoke even 1 meter from the entrance to the restaurant. All other hotels in Cuba have signs no smoking in all bars and lobbies. It is very hard for me to understand the pol [... read more]icy of the Don Lino management. THEREFORE I will never again go to Don Lino.

Keep it simple

If you like it simple the DL is the place.Helpful staff the food was good.the first time in 15 years that i could take a hot (not luke warm) anytime of the day. They even found me a horse to ride whenever it wasn t working.

This Hotel should be advertised as for SMOKER ONLY.

You cannot expect a lot from a 2-star hotel. BUT I could not find even one spot where a nonsmoker can seat comfortably. People smoke in the lobby because there is no sign Do not smoke. People smoke in the bar because there is no sign that do not smoke. People even smoke 1 meter from the entrance to the restaurant. I suffer from a very bad allergy to cigarette smoke. I become coughing when somebody smokes close to me. When I was working and was in a better financial situation I went many times t [... read more]o Brisas Guardalavaca. At Brisas al Bars and Lobbies have a sign do not smoke. We leave in the xxI century when health is very important. However, the Management of Don Lino is a few centuries behind. I hope one day there is going to be one place at Don Lino for NON SMOKERS.

Cuban resort

Don Lino is a real Cuban resort where people can find tranquility and peace, away from the city. It has a beach with some stones therefore water shoes are useful. About 2 km away is a very nice sand beach called Playa Blanca with a village nearby. Many rooms are located near the sea and have nice views to the sea as well as trees for shade. Rooms are spacious, clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful, always available and ready to help. Food at the main restaurant is tasty but [... read more] repetitive. Better option is an "a la carte" restaurant where food is fresh, very tasty, nicely arranged and served. Only on my last day at the resort I was not happy. I had leave my room with the luggage at 12 noon. My flight was at 9.15 PM!!! the bus for the airport was supposed to leave at 5:15pm, but it was changed to 4:15pm but nobody told ME about it! I almost missed the bus. As for luggage handling. Most Canadian tourists are older 60-70-80 years yet there no help from the staff. It is something management of the hotel could think about for the future.

Simple small resort

Everything is good here for a quiet, family get away there is two beach on the property and another beach about one km away l would suggest this resort for anyone whom is looking forward to tranquility, peace and quiet as well as solidarity

Loved my trip.

I have never stayed at such a quaint, real Cuban style resort. I was immensely impressed with my room, the food and friendly staff. The beach was not what I am used to but only moments are two others. I had the best time ever at what is considered a 2.5 resort.

Amazing

Nice to be back at Don Lino, almost 3 years since able to travel. Always amazing service and always amazing staff. Vacationers I meet while there are always very friendly. Always very clean and spacious rooms.

Great place

all Good,nice beach , great staff,nice weather, very quiet , very clean rooms , very good service , really comfortable mattress , very nice view of the Caribbean sea, nice blue water , a very relaxing time .

Don Lino is turning from bad to very very , very bad.

I was at Don Lino 5 times in the last 6 months. Each time is getting worst. In my last two weeks at Don Lino, there were two days 20 hours without electricity. If there is no electricity the bars are closed, there is no air conditioning and there is no TV. . BUT if there is power for a few hours there is NO TV. The food is always the same and always cold. The people who plan to go there should be aware of what to expect.

Two stars Cuban hotel for Cubans

sea - you need swimming shoes, rough bottom beach - sand is outside the water only room - tv wasn't work for two weeks, no internet, interruptive electricity, all bulbs, but one are stolen, AC is ok food - you will not starve weather- warm, windy, unstable main bar on the beach is good, but overcrowded and noisy staff had brought no problems, pretty unusual. pool - more like a tub for three Personal - the location provides the best long distance swimming in my life Clear, calm shallow [... read more] water, coral riffs, lava rock cost is accessible everywhere.

This Hotel should be advertised as for SMOKER ONLY.

I have been to Don Lino 4 times in the last 6 months. The food is OK for a 2-star hotel However there ARE NOT vegetables, therefore many Canadian have stomach problems. There is a very limited amount of fruits. I have never seen one banana. The worst of all is that every day there is NO Electricity for 4 or more hours. In the last two weeks of my last stay, there was no TV. When I was at Don Lino in November, after the power was disconnected in about 10 minutes the hotel started its own generato [... read more]r. However later in December, February, and April, the hotel did not start its own generator when was the power failure. If there is no electricity the Bar is closed. It looks to me that the Management is making savings by NOT serving any drinks. Because I have a very bad allergy to cigarette smoke I could not enter the Bar, I could not enter the lobby. People smoke in the lane to the restaurant. Therefore, I strongly recommend for people with a alergy to cigaret smoke stay away from DON LINO.

Interesting resort!

All Cuban employees of the hotel follow Covid protocol, wear masks everywhere, even outside. Masks have to be worn by all guests in the dining room, except when eating. Resort has been renovated and enlarged, includes several children playgrounds. Several smaller sandy beaches with corals, it is good to wear shoes for water. Trees near the main beach provide shade. NO LIFE GUARD ON THE BEACH, ONLY AT THE POOL! Covered structure with tables and chairs near the beach provides shade. Ma [... read more]ny Cuban tourist families come to the hotel to celebrate birthdays. Resort is excellent for people who like nature, natural scenery, contact with the locals. Three Cuban bands take turn playing music at the dinning room and at the bar.

10th time

As usual the staff made the experience. Difficult times for cuba but the people keep smiling. This is what makes the trips worth while. The real experience here. Not a tourist trap. Just about anything you want to do is here or nearby. The staff will try to accommodate any request. I know things are in short supply but they will put an effort in to help

Yo CANNOT ecpect a lot from a 2 star Hotel

It was the first time I was in a two-star hotel. I was reading a lot and was prepared for what I can expect. I was the first tourist to arrive in Don Lino on November 1, 2021, after the closure. The first week there was not a piece of fruit only one slice of a green tomato. In the second week, the plate with vegetables had some more slices of tomatoes and even green beans. On the fruit plate, there were a few slices of banana and grapefruit. In general, I cannot complain about the food. However, [... read more] the biggest frustration for me was getting the COVID 19 test done. A few days before my departure I was given in writing, that my Covid test will be done on Friday, November 12 at 8 am. When I showed for the test at 8 am, I was told, the test will be done at 10 am. When I came at 10 am, I was told the test will be done at 12, later ant 14. later at 15. I was walking 5 times to the Health Center. Finally, I was informed that the test will be done Saturday morning at 8 am. And again I was waking every two hours to the Health Centre. Finally, the nurse/medical person from the International Medical Clinic from Guardalavaca showed up at 12 noon. A similar situation was with receiving the test result. That was extremely stressful for me. I am 83 years old man with a disability, I have great difficulties walking. I would like to warn future tourists to be prepared for this kind of experience. BUT in spite of the bad experience with the Covid 19 test, I am going for four weeks in December. The price is very encouraging.

The best resort

Don Lino is in amazing place,clean employees are friendly and good people,rooms,dining,activities everything is perfect for a perfect vacation.we love Don Lino Perfect location Perfect and the best place to rest