Nice resort

We were among the last vacationers leaving Cuba Feb 2026. We feel for all the employees there and hope we can go back next year. The Grand Aston has one of the nicest beaches we've ever seen. Everything at the hotel to the last corner was clean and updated. Landscaping is amazing. We had a garden view room, that's the least expensive we could get, since we don't spend much time in the room. The room was specious with a balcony, a comfortable bed and a huge shower. It was cleaned every day but [... read more] you don't get a restock on shampoo. We knew that and brought our own. Food was plenty and a good variety. We expected way less for Cuba. The advertised night entertainment was cancelled some nights due to fuel shortages, we think. But the hotel activities team did their best to fill in. The employees did an amazing job. Everyone to the cleaners and gardeners are friendly. The resort is only half an hour from the airport. Make sure you visit the light house area. We enjoyed the walk but you can also take a shuttle. We had some ice cream there and got some souvenirs. We were sad to see it underutilized.

Beautiful resort

All staff work very hard to please all patrons. Service is impeccable. Staff friendly and helpful. Grounds and pools are well kept. Staff always willing to find a lounge chair for us on beach or pool. Entertainment staff are very energetic and enthusiastic and work very hard to include and convince patrons to participate..Food was plentiful and tasty.. Exceptional staff in buffet and al la cartes . In spite of all the hardships to the Cuban people at this time, they remain very dedicated an [... read more]d strong.

Simply amazing

I loved the hotel! The people are great and the rooms are very clean. The only downfall was the layout of the buffet, which created unnecessary backlog. The food was very good for Cuba and the a la cartes were excellent. Thanks for the fabulous stay. I want to go back when things settle there.

Great family resort

The staff were fantastic with our 11 month. Old baby they went.above and beyond. Food good ,drinks good no shortage at all supplies were good ,room was clean bright and the resort is very walkable with a baby

Great resort!

Great resort and very friendly staff. Traveled with two kids ages 1 &3 and they had a blast! Best beach i have ever seen! Very minimal rocks, white sand, clear water with lots of huts and chairs. Kid pool has a walk in pool which was great for the 1 year old. Biggest problem was buffet. Food was good and they always had different options. Issue was with the hot tables. It would be a 30-45 minute wait for the pasta station and other stations which is an issue when you have two kids under 3 [... read more]. All in all this was easily 5/5 stars.

The best we have seen of Cuba so far

Honest Review January 23 - January 30 2026 Location is great, in that you are 30 min ride from airport to the resort, but you are not near anything else. Closest city is Moron and it quite far away. Exploring anywhere off resort is not close. The resort itself is newer, not rundown, is clean and laid out nicely. The beach was beautiful. Very gradual slope into the ocean, perfect for young children to enjoy the ocean. We saw no jellyfish, and shells are easy to find and pick if you are [... read more] a picker. There were lots of chairs and palapas, no need to reserve a spot with your towels. The reception workers were all very nice, and eager to assist. The resort grounds are kept very clean, and all the workers keep busy to maintain the facility with pride. Bartenders at the beach bar and swim up bar are great! Didn't get the warmest reception at the lobby bar, but, service was "ok" there as well. There are several other bars around the resort, a drink is never far away. In the room, bed linens were clean and the maid did a nice job of resetting our room daily including fresh towels. The pillows are "different" in that they are one long pillow to share as opposed to individual pillows...but, still a pillow with a clean case. The air conditioner worked, lights worked, there were no bugs, and we always had hot water. The safe worked and the doors all locked we had a toilet seat, toilet paper and the toilet flushed . These things may sound funny to mention, but we have been to resorts in Cuba that have none or only some of these things lol, never ALL. This was a pleasant surprise. There were eggs each morning for breakfast and the buffet was well stocked. The bars had beer and rum everyday, and some days gin, that is it. They had mix like cola or sprite most days, and fruit juices but not everything always. It is easy to just bring a bottle with you from the duty free. Yes it should be all included at an "all inclusive". BUT everything IS included that THEY HAVE. If you require something else you will have to bring it yourself, or go elsewhere where you KNOW they have it. It has been this way for years. To be surprised that they don't have your specific drink on hand everyday and then be upset that they don't is on you. YOU have the ability to bring what you need or must have, they do not. Eg: You like a vodka cran, bring vodka and a cranberry Mio juice enhancer...etc etc The 24 hour bar always had bun sandwiches, sometimes hotdogs, the pizza must have been good at the beach bar as the line was very long everyday, but I never tried it. If you want a change of scenery I highly recommend visiting the light house, just a 20 min walk away and they have a nice menu. The food menu and drinks are cheap and they have everything. It is always a good idea to bring snacks for in between meals or late night while playing games in the lobby if it rains, especially if travelling with children, but I think that's a good idea wherever you travel, especially with picky eaters. Mosquitoes were present on the resort starting at around 6:15pm ish for about an hour? They are much smaller than the ones we have in Ontario, def not as thick as we get them. My suggestion would be to wear a bit of repellent on your way to dinner. Have been to Cuba many, many times. This resort is my #1 pick. Thank you to all the staff at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredon and our friends that travelled with us to make this vacation as wonderful as it was :)

Great Resort

Had a fabulous time at this resort! Staff was exceptional (especially the pool staff, always willing to find you a chair), rooms were super clean and food was OK…remember - you're in Cuba ;) Will definitely return!!

Not what I was expecting

Most amenities were closed. The hours stated for the gym opening, the store etc were always mixed matched never opened when they were suppose too. The Al a carte most of them were closed, toro was closed there were a bunch of features not running. There were major shortages and our room was never stocked. Not once in our whole vacation even after asking and tipping. They had almost no soda, no variety and the meals were terrible. I am not one to complain but it made our stay very hard. There [... read more] were a few staff members who were amazing. Very happy and polite. There were a few who were rude and would play favorites giving special treatment to some guests. The beach was amazing. One of the most beautiful. The pools were well maintain and also beautiful. I love Cuba and have been on other occasions and had a fantastic experience. This time me and my group felt under whelmed and disappointed with some features. Some of the issues reported by other guests in my party were issues with there rooms, not getting the rooms they paid for, rooms flooding, AC not working, not being stocked, unfriendly room attendants etc. It wasn't all bad but we were expecting more.

Perfect Family Vacation - Kids Loved Every Moment!

We just returned from the most wonderful family vacation at Grand Aston Cayo Paredón Beach Resort, and our daughter had the time of her life! This resort is absolutely perfect for families. Our daughter was entertained from morning to night. The kids' activities were incredibly well-organized with the animation team always ready to engage with the children. She made new friends, participated in beach games, enjoyed the pool activities, and attended the evening shows which she absolutely loved [... read more]. We didn't have to worry about her for a second - the staff was always watching out for the kids' safety and having fun with them. The family rooms were spacious and comfortable, giving us plenty of space. The multiple pools meant no long waits, and the beach was pristine and perfect for families. The food was kid-friendly with options that our daughter actually wanted to eat, unlike some resorts. The staff remembered her name by day two and made her feel special. The parents appreciated the ability to relax knowing the kids were safe and happy. We could enjoy a quiet dinner while the kids were at the kids' club, or we could join activities as a family. The flexibility was perfect. Our daughter is already asking when we can go back! This is the type of resort where the whole family has an amazing experience - kids are happy, parents are relaxed, and everyone leaves with unforgettable memories. Highly recommended for families with children of all ages!

VIP was the way to go!

We booked a quick vacation. Wanted Sun and cheaper option. We gave up Cuba Varadero 10 years ago, but love the beaches and people so thought we would give Cuba a try again. We tried to upgrade with Trip central to VIP and were told to ask when we arrived. We paid an extra $60.00 a day per room USD but it was well worth it. It is an Adults only area with your own pool, portion of beach and your own club house and restaurant to order what you would like, (limited menu but still nice option) This s [... read more]eemed to have more options and less running out of vodka, etc. There was only cola 2 nights we were there and only certain bars. They have 4 A la Carte we ate at 3 of them. They were nice but remember you are still in Cuba, our room was very nice and the beds were great, which is huge for me. Room was cold and had to get extra blankets which is good, rather too cold then hot. Beach was beautiful, people were awesome Magdiel (MADD) as we called him started in VIP and was wonderful, one of the reasons we went there. called us by name which we loved the personal feel. But some A-hole didn't like that and complained and then he had to go back to Buffet. Him and Alex had the best English of all the people working in VIP. was sad when Madd was moved out. Buffet was like a heard of cattle when it opened seemed busy, I think we only went there once or twice. We ate lunch when we did at the snack bar, for Fries and Tuna, Chicken or ham and cheese sandwiches when available. but most of the time we had pizza at VIP or fries. I would go back here, pools there was many but we stayed either at VIP or swim up or beach depending on the day. Got towels when needed and a chair at any pool. no issues. Wine was not bad, Red, White and rosa all were pretty good for a free wine at an all inclusive in Cuba. Lobby was busy every night hard to find a spot and the adults show didn't start till 9:30 pm and we were just warn out by then. LOL Tipping and gifts go a long way so please be generous. Trips we went to lighthouse, nothing special my partner did the massage there which he said was good., but the mosquitos were the worst there. Resort no real issues with Mosquitos until the night we were leaving and sitting in the lobby. We did the catamaran and dolphins and had the best lobster lunch ever included.

Clean resort with amazing beach!

The hotel is very nice and clean. There is a nice area to walk. Hotel is close to beach. Beach is long and has many sunbeds and thatched umbrellas. Staff is friendly. However, only one elevator was working at the hotel. They provided very limited toiletries: only one very small shampoo and shower gel for the whole week. There was not enough space in lobby for evening shows and parties. There was not enough sunbeds at the swimming pools. And there were huge lines for everything: food, drinks, tow [... read more]els, restaurant reservations. Our stay was from Jan 6 to Jan 13.

Great Resort

I had booked Ocean view and requested a quiet room on one of the top floors. The room was clean and everything in working order, and a spectacular view of the garden & pools down below, unfortunately also heard the late night parties in the bistro down below. The staff is friendly and the food is standard for Cuban cuisine. The beach allows for a long walk, however, 1st week of January was very windy with white cap waves coming in, and subsequently a bit cool. The pools and gardens are inspec [... read more]table clean, and staff is always ready to serve. Cayo Coco is a great spot for kite board surfing and young folks and families, but also accommodating retirees and is wheel chair accessible. We enjoyed our stay, but next time moving on to a less windy location in a bay.

Great resort!

Good value for the money. Very busy resort, lineups everywhere. Food and accommodations were good. Stunning beach with lots of shade and beds. Drinks were decent, lots of rum but not great cocktails . Overall I would recommend this resort for the lively atmosphere and location(20 minutes to the Cayo Coco airport) and of course for the AMAZING BEACH and Cuban people.

Mixed reviews

- Property itself was beautiful. Great beach…pools, etc. - rooms were fine typical hotel rooms, although ours didn’t have hot water all week - lineups were out of control…although we were there over Christmas break so I’m sure that factored in - food was plentiful but not always good - I would recommend but not without explaining some of the issues - best way I’d recommend it…it’s a really good resort for a 4-5 day trip…not as good if you’re there 7 days

Disappointed!!

Room for 4 a little Small. No Microwave. Fridge wasn’t working. Food was unacceptable. Only Seafood was Mussels. No Crab, Shrimp, or even properly Cooked Fish. No Fries, or any potato dishes. No activities for kids. No Entertainment program for Adults. Only entertainment was song & dance for 6 days. Non-Alcoholic Drinks were sub-standard. Pool water was cold. Not enough Towels. Poor sports equipment.

Amazing resort in the middle of a swamp

Pictures perfect on the out side mosquitos by the billion the water services is poor specially hot water cheap in room furnishings useless tv the materass is very bad uncomfortable chair to seat on ,the vanity is a joke ,kids and short people will need to seat on the countertop to brush their teeth

Worst Resort Ever

The scenery was amazing. There's no customer service, they don't know the meaning of that yet they want you to tip them in US/CAD. The doctor on-site will only take cash in us/cad. The waiters at the bar ignore you if you want coffee and are extremely rude. BTW, they don't have Coca-Cola if you want diet coke or any type of coke. They're also racist if you're not white or Latina. I will never go back to Cuba at all.

The best resort

It was vary good resort I love it and i will go back vary soon . the food was good . the beach was Amazing i did not belief that beach was that match beautiful the pool was vary good the whiter was so so good actually i wanted to stay more that is way i want to go back on January 2026 for sour .

Beautiful Resort

Grand Aston is a very nice resort. Very up to date, spotless, the grounds are very nice, neat and tidy. The rooms are nice and also very clean. The beach is beautiful and pools are clean. The staff are awesome especially Yoelbi and Jose in the Lobby bar, great young men. Very friendly and love to make you laugh. The food was pretty good (it's Cuba) but lots of choices. We will return.

Cuba\CayoCoco\The Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort

Hello Tripcentral. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback. The Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort is a general purpose 4Star OK resort. Knowing the limitations \ restrictions placed on Cuba the resorts have a hit \ miss presentation. First the Good: Very family oriented, providing baby services for parents and 2 child pools that the kids can play safely. In the evening lobby turns into a playground for the kids for the firsts few hours. No problem with the room service,  [... read more]room AC no problem, shower water pressure no problem, flushing is a problem…you have to flush multiple times and wait in between in order for the tank fill up. Short drive from airport to resort…excellent..20min. All the elevators except for one were out of service, primarily used by bell boys for delivery. If you are and elder or have leg \ back problems good luck climbing the stairs. Beach very clean, no problem. Weather was poor, cloudy, 3 days of sun rest cloudy and cool. The pool never heated up. No fault of Cuba. Snack bar provides sandwiches, fries, and fruit, perfect for a quick bite and for kids who only need fries to much on. Buffet Restaurant: selection of food is limited due to the restrictions and financial expenses. The pork no meat very greasy, chicken so-so, beef so-so. Found all the food to be mild warm \ cold, this I did not like. Desert Table: Large selection of sweets, fruit, cheese, no problem excellent. I do not understand why parents allow their children to help themselves at the desert table. Parents are ignorant, you should be ashamed. Infront of me 3 kids not capable of holding the plate \ saucer \ ice cream bowl kept dropping and making a mess on the counter and floor. Is this how you teach your kids at home to behave. Every parent should be charged extra for the damage their kids do. In simple terms, your kids behave like animals, no fault when the parents are ignorant. No Leaf Salad: disappointed in this, tomatoes was a hit \ miss, no Q-cumber. Breakfast: excellent no problem, had eggs. Lobby \ Bar: In the evening 9:30pm the lobby and the bar become the focal point show stage. The area is full of tourist, there is no air circulation, the heat is barely tolerable. This is a very poor design, almost like an afterthought. Getting \ waiting for service on the floor…good luck..it may arrive next week. Yes the resort is kept clean. Bar: No Liquor, no dark rum, no cream Reservation – booking: made 2 weeks in advance and requested top floor of building. Upon arrival was given 2nd floor. The resort is well appointed as a 4star, it will never improve to overcome the many challenges it has.