Melia Las Antillas: Pictures are very deceiving

First of all I have to acknowledge how beautiful the beach was. That was certainly the highlight of the trip for sure. Clear water white sands; it was just beautiful. We spent hours down at the beach. Ok now the hotel itself. It’s very old and probably should be torn down and a new one built. The paint was peeling and everywhere you looked it was very dirty. The rooms were very basic which was fine but the bed was very uncomfortable and I could feel the springs in my back The bathroom was very [... read more] run down. The door didn’t shut as the frame isn’t aligned properly anymore. The bathtub is stained and dirty looking. Anytime the person above would shower you could hear the dripping on the metal ceiling above. Eventually it would drip down into our tub. It wasn’t just our tub it was all the rooms our friends stayed in as well. They were all the same. Multiple times the hotel was without water. Sometimes in the middle of a shower. The walk to our hotel room faced the back where they must have kept all the garbage so it smelled horrible and there was constant sounds of trucks pulling in and out. It made the walk to and from the room nauseating. The pool was in need of desperate repair as all the tiles are coming off the bottom. When you would walk they would come off and float to the surface. The other half of the pool was closed and empty for multiple days so the only option was the shallow pool. It was warm as bath water and not refreshing, with no shade at all. The chairs around the pool were set up in a place where they had the sewer vents so there was a constant smell of sewer most likely when toilets were flushed. The food available was bare minimum and very little selection. I found myself eating the same things everyday. We were so excited to see chicken nuggets the day before we left. Not very good ones but excited to see something different for once. I know the food in Cuba isn’t the greatest but this was terrible. Although, the restaurants we had to reserve were lovely and the service was great. We enjoyed the Romantica and the Peperone. There were a lot of locals at the hotel on the weekend and staff seemed to cater to them. We were all identified by the colour of our bracelets so they knew where we were from. Canadians were orange, Russians were turquoise, Cubans were blue. We were constantly left waiting or ignored when trying to order drinks at the bar or coffee in the morning. The beach bar was completely different. The bartenders were always nice and accommodating. I was disappointed in the drink selection. Very minimal. The beer was really good though. The smoothy bar that was on the website with this amazing menu was nothing other than a lady in hut with some guava and if you were lucky maybe a mango or a pineapple depending on the day. They were served warm. So was not refreshing at all. The evening snack bar available at night was nothing other than bread with very thin cheese which we waited over 30 minutes for 1 night. I do have a few photos of conditions and a video of the shower. The photos online definitely paint a different picture and are very misleading as to the actual experience itself. It definitely makes me appreciate Canada so much more and I couldn’t wait to come home. We also did our homework and looked at the ratings and read the reviews. But I think all the locals must review the hotel. There was one person who did stand out and went above and beyond. He was the little waiter who was also a magician. He was a delight to be around and we always tried to sit in his section.

Sol Caribe Beach: Disappointing experience

From start to finish, our experience at this hotel was deeply disappointing. Upon arrival, we had to wait 3 hours and 30 minutes just to get our room. When we finally checked in, the room was infested with tiny ants. The food was another major letdown. The buffet selection was extremely limited and lacked taste. On two separate occasions, the dinner food was actually off. As a result, my husband, my 6-year-old son, and I all suffered upset stomachs — my son even vomited three times. We did [... read more]n’t bother complaining during our stay because the reception staff never appeared helpful; they seemed disinterested in their jobs and in assisting guests. On our last day, with our flight at 10:10 pm, we requested a late check-out. Since regular check-out was at noon, we were told we’d have to pay 20 Canadian dollars per hour to keep the room. We reluctantly paid for an extra 5 hours. Later, at the airport, we spoke to other guests from the same hotel who told us they were allowed to keep their rooms for free during their late check-outs. So why were we charged? This inconsistency, combined with the poor service, unclean room, and unsafe food, left us with a very bad impression. We will not be returning and cannot recommend this hotel.

Melia Cayo Coco: Excellent

Very good I have an amazing time! Everybody and everything was perfect I like everything about it Remember it’s Cuba we have to be understanding and be respectful I hear some people complain about the food I can’t understand that Food was very good !!

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Amazing vacation!

My husband and I loved our week at Paradisus Rio De Oro. We stayed in the regular side. Rooms were clean. Food was delicious. We have no complaints. Beach was beautiful but a bit Rocky in some sections. Water shoes recommend. We went off season (July) so resort was a bit quiet but we met some wonderful people. Not too many activities during the day but we were totally fine with that. Would have been nice maybe to have something going on during the evening. Staff are wonderful. We would highly re [... read more]commend this resort!

Melia Trinidad Peninsula: Beautiful Resort with Hard-working Staff !

This is a beautiful resort - only approximately 18 months old. The pick-up from the airport and drive to the resort went well. Check-in went well, and we were thrilled to receive an upgrade since it was our anniversary trip. Snack bar was open so we were able to eat upon our very late arrival. Grounds were beautiful and well-kept. Gardeners were out every day working on grounds. Rooms were well-kept and water pressure was excellent throughout the stay. There were no blackouts at all [... read more]. Pop, water and beer were refreshed daily in the refrigerator in the room. Extra water was always available. Staff worked very hard. Upgrading to LEVEL provided concierge service to help book restaurants and catamaran; also private bar and restaurant. Variety of food that was very tasty. Options for a la carte, as well as the buffet. Entertainment was minimal at times in the night. Always a big screen and DJ after the performances were over. Beach area was rocky. However, if one walked along the shore, there were areas where one could freely enter the water without rocks being present. Also natural water area to the left of the beach as another option. Check out excursions into the town of Trinidad and hiking excursions to the waterfalls. Ensure you choose the right one because one of the waterfalls excursion is more challenging. Overall, my husband and I had a great time and would consider going back to this resort. We normally only visit a resort once.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Great Vacation!!

We got off to a great start weeks before departure when I called Beth at Trip Central. It was a great booking experience that was efficient, quick and informative and she was able to book Club Class seats on both flights. I made use of the Air Transat app and it is one of the better ones taking you through documentation requirements before your trip through online check in, airport transfers, hotel confirmation and return flight. Club Class was a really nice perk. We’ve been to PRDO many times w [... read more]hich is why we chose it. The resort, the rooms, the food, the beach and the pools are always on point. We upgraded to Royal Service upon arrival as usual and it makes our vacation experience even more enjoyable. Cuba is experiencing a six month drought right now which is making the shortage issues even tougher for the resort but I can say that there was always plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, pork, chicken, breads and desserts. Most of all, the wonderful PRDO staff make you feel at home. They are all truly kind and happy people! We highly recommend PRDO via Air Transat through Trip Central.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Exceptional resort.

We have stayed in Cuba over 25 time over the last 30 years. This is by far the best hotel we have stayed in. Even though it was July and the hotel was at approximately at 25% occupancy the staff and facilities were wonderful.

Paradisus Los Cayos: Wonderful Resort, will return.

Thank you Manuela at Trip Central for recommending this resort. We stayed at the Paradisus Los Cayos the week of July 19 to 26, 2025. We were upgraded to the Royal section. The Royal section was well maintained and the rooms were cleaned daily. We enjoyed our stay having already been to Cuba before, but this was a big step up from our past visits to other regions. The beach was amazing, water was clear and warm. The Royal section has a private beach and someone always is there to set up yo [... read more]ur chair and umbrella. There is a small bar as well on this breathtaking beach. You can venture for a walk all the way around the next resort where there is another gorgeous beach, call the Playa Las Gaviotas, next to the Wildlife refuge. You can also enjoy a fresh coconut or mango some of the workers bring, they don't charge, but you can give them something if you wish, they really appreciate it. The rooms were spacious and modern. Water pressure a little low some days and no hot water, but warm. The rooms are air conditioned, it was down for a couple of days but no more than a few hours, there is a ceiling fan in the room as well. We stayed on the top floor facing the forest, so there was always a nice breeze. There is an elevator for convenience. After our beach visit, we would stop at the Snack bar and have fries and pizza (thin flatbread style). Always we were received with warm smiles and greetings. The drinks were served in glasses and very tasty. You can get bottled water as well. The breakfast and lunch buffet were really tasty and lots of options. Remember this is Cuba, not Canada and US, so food tastes a little different and served differently, but it was delicious. Our butlers Ari, Fidel and Yasser always asked us how we were enjoying ourselves and booked us every night in a different restaurant. We personally enjoyed the one at the Royal building. The servers were for the most part very professional, there are some younger inexperienced staff, but the manager quickly resolved any issues. We went to the Sky bar a couple of times, it had amazing views. We stayed had our coffee and drinks at the outside lounge in Royal area. Special thank you to Maruan and Osmel who always prepared our delicious drinks and coffee. They both were extremely kind and very professional. Also Lazaro, Armando and all the servers at the Royal were always smiling and friendly. We were very comfortable and always someone attending to our needs. The lobby had a washroom which a wonderful lady was always there making sure everything clean and well stocked. Understanding that language for some is a barrier, just a smile and thank you goes along way. The pools were maintained daily, unfortunately some obnoxious visitors kept hoarding food in swim up pools and would drop things in there, the staff you could tell were not impressed, but they maintained their professionalism and cleaned up as quickly as possible. The Royal was peaceful and quiet, even the main pool in this area was quiet, light music in background. If you like it more upbeat, the Reserve or the other side of the resort maybe for you. Thankyou again to the staff for your professionalism and attentiveness. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip.

Melia Buenavista: Amazing Resort!

This place is beautiful, peaceful, with a heart. You can spend the day by the beach, the pool, doing activities. Very clean, amazing personable staff, delicious food, snacks, drinks. A place to relax, enjoy nature, music, people, walks and food.

Melia Trinidad Peninsula: Beautiful Resort

Location – This resort is 3 hours from the Santa Clara airport. On both trips, to and from the resort, our bus broke down. We were stranded on the side of the road for an hour while we waited for a mechanic to arrive, which delayed our flight home. Food – the buffet had a great variety, and the a la cartes were excellent. The flies in the restaurants were annoying. The juice was freshly created – no added sugar! Beach – The beach sand is lovely, but the water was not great. The ground was cov [... read more]ered in seaweed, rocks and coral. There was a natural pool to the left of the resort, but it felt awkward to use since it was in front of another resort. Staff – Most of the staff was lovely, always willing the help. Room – Our room was spacious and clean. It was always stocked with clean towels & toiletries. If you are staying with a friend, the bathroom has glass walls, so you will lack privacy. Fitness/Gym – There was a great variety of equipment that functioned well. Air conditioning, water and towels were provided. Entertainment – This resort provided my favourite entertainment. They often had a live band/singer in the evening or dancers. Overall, for the price we paid, I would definitely return & recommend to a friend.

Melia Las Americas: Amazing Resort

This was our second time at Melia Las Americas and for the second year in a row, it did not disappoint. We pay the extra money and upgrade to the Level. We think it’s totally worth it. Less busy pools, fantastic service, pool and beach right outside the rooms, the list goes on and on. Our concierge (and now friend) Tanya makes sure everything is perfect for us and checks in regularly when we are there. The hotel is clean and, there’s air conditioning in most indoor areas. Many people always ask  [... read more]“how’s the food”. My answer is always “so good”! The a la carte restaurants have so many delicious options. The buffet is fine. Lots of options - veg, meats, pastas, breads. The mango though…let me tell you, might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Get to the breakfast (and sometimes lunch) buffet early because it goes quickly. We will continue to return to Melia Las Americas. 10/10

Sol Palmeras: Nice resort

The ocean was very beautiful landscape was very nice. The only thing I can say is the food. My kids didn't eat much there not much variety. We stayed at the bungalow, which was a little far from the hotel so walking distance from front and back of the hotel was a little bit of a hassle. I wish we were scheduled inside the hotel but they didn't have enough room for beds for two adults and two children. I find the staff for nice, but sometimes they just did not smile as much. It's not as the same  [... read more]service as you would get before it's like they were forced to work there.Overall, the resort was nice just the bungalows the walking back-and-forth for a little bit of a struggle.

Melia Cayo Coco: Good times at MCC

We stayed at this lovely hotel for a week in July. It’s an older resort but is constantly undergoing upgrades. We had a second floor room with an updated shower. The bed was very comfortable and the AC worked well. The beach is beautiful with lots of huts. It’s much nicer than the beach at the Melia Costa Rey next door and way less crowded. The food was good, everyone know you don’t go to Cuba for the food but I’m sure it was much better than other resorts. The only thing that didn’t impress us  [... read more]was that the espresso and cappuccinos were not great. Usually you can count on a decent cappuccino in Cuba but not here. It tasted like they were reusing the grinds. Overall, we’d come back to this resort if the price was right.

Melia Las Americas: Melia Las America review

Our experience in this hotel has not been the greatest. I’ve been going to this resort many years, and I have to say that this time the level of service and quality of food has diminished. The staff seemed to be struggling serving people, and we’re not very efficient The rooms are dated, and the hotel itself needs an upgrade our air conditioning, although it was working was very noisy and had trouble sleeping at night. We paid extra for the level and it was definitely not worth it for what [... read more] we paid for especially since when I went to the bar to get the level alcohol beverages, half of the time they were missing. The quality of food is definitely not what it used to be this would be compared to a three star resort. I will not be going back to this resort.

Melia Costa Rey: Very nice place

Do not forget this is Cuba, so you can expect surprises! Usually quiet at this time of year, there was 1,000 people on the premises, resulting in some items out of stock ( toilet paper on public premises). Very nice staff, very happy to see Canadians on site. Very nice view , beach cleaned daily Mosquitoes on the beach , bring some repellent if you are intolerant like me!

Melia Las Antillas: Nice resort

The pool And beach were very nice. Disappointed that the elevator was out of service during our stay. Upon registration asked about an accessible room due to recent knee surgery and was told they had no accessible rooms. That should be noted in their advertisements.

Melia Internacional: Mixed Experience - overall will not return.

This resort truly has all the potential to be a great one. When booking, I focused on the star rating, modern room aesthetics, food options, reviews, beach access, and pool variety — all of which seemed promising. While the property itself is quite beautiful, I encountered issues almost immediately upon arrival, particularly with accommodations. --- Night 1 – Room 1 I landed late (around 1030 PM due to a delayed flight), and the check-in process was quick and easy when I arrived at the [... read more] resort (around 11PM). However, as a solo traveler, I would prefer if the front desk staff didn’t repeat my room number out loud — a small but important safety detail. Upon entering the room, I inspected the beds (as I always do), and was disappointed to find the mattress in very poor condition — stained and overall unhygienic. Although the decor was modern, the room felt unkempt and worn. The safe also wasn’t functioning properly — only two or three buttons worked, making it unusable. That same night, I asked to be moved. Staff offered to show me the new room first — I appreciated that. The second room had a significantly cleaner mattress, so I agreed to switch. --- Night 1 (continued) – Room 2 This room was an improvement in some ways — mattress was cleaner — but still had issues. The bathroom light was flickering, the walls showed chipped paint and stains, and the shower/tub setup was problematic. Water wouldn’t drain properly (the stopper was stuck), and the shower head was leaking from the side. To make matters worse, I found two ants in the bed — and while I’m not particularly squeamish, that didn’t sit well. The next morning, I reported the issues. Staff responded fairly quickly: the lightbulb was changed, and the plug was removed entirely from the tub and left to the side — meaning baths were now off the table. I was then directed to customer service, who offered me another room. Since I hadn’t fully unpacked, I agreed to move again. This time I was told to hang tight, they would find me by the pool. An hour or so later I walked over to check the status - ran into the CS rep. She took me to the room I OK'd it as best I could in 5 min. She told me she'd meet me by my previous room we could go to the new one together. Somehow I needed up waiting for her for 20min only to find out she got tied up when I went to reception once again all my bags in hand. Waited down there for another 10min - then finally escorted up to my 3rd room. --- Night 2 – Room 3 This room finally felt stable. It had a clean mattress, a working safe, functioning lights, and a standing shower that drained properly. The overall condition of the room felt slightly better maintained than the others. However one common theme amongst the rooms was that the hdmi plugs did not work. This room also had an added bonus of a non-functional tv as it was flashing with lines across it. I hope to use the tv to watch Netflix at night before bed. No luck there due to that --- Night 5 – Still Room 3 By this point, I had tried two à la carte restaurants. The Japanese restaurant was excellent. However, the Italian restaurant (Casa Nostra) was a disappointment. The food was mediocre, but I wasn’t surprised. What was shocking: after finishing my meal, a cockroach ran across the floor from my table to another. Then, moments later, another one. I work in the restaurant industry — I understand these things can happen, especially in tropical areas — but these were not large tropical palmetto bugs. They were standard cockroaches, and seeing multiple in such a setting is unacceptable. I quickly left. Later that night, unfortunately, the roach theme continued — this time in my room. I spotted several (about 3–4) baby cockroaches, primarily around the bathroom and toilet area. At this point, I had no energy to settle for another infested space. --- Night 6 – Room 4 (The Level – Adults Only) The next morning, I returned to customer service. As I approached, a woman at the desk immediately said, “There’s a line” in a rather dismissive tone. Already frustrated, I decided to speak with my Sunwing/Nexus rep instead. She was receptive and friendly, and after hearing everything, she accompanied me to customer service and went directly to the manager. He apologized and finally offered an upgrade — something that perhaps should’ve happened days earlier. I gathered my things and was escorted to the Level Adults Only section. --- Nights 6 & 7 – Room 4 This room was a clear upgrade — cleaner furniture, a better-maintained bathroom, nicer amenities, and better pool and beach access. But sadly, the roaches remained. That first evening, I returned to find three more — one by the toilet, one by the safe, and one near the coffee machine. I used up an entire bottle of body bug spray over the course of this vacation. I kept my belongings packed tightly in my suitcase and did my best to enjoy the beach and daytime activities. Unfortunately, on my final night, I encountered a large cockroach near the toilet — this one with a visible egg sac. I managed to flush it after spraying it with bug spray. Just when I thought I’d seen the worst, I turned on the lamp near my bed to head to the bathroom — and there it was. Another large roach on my nightstand. That was it. I didn’t sleep a wink. I left the lights on all night, and the room reeked of bug spray. Any sense of rest or relaxation this vacation was supposed to offer was completely gone. I have never written a review this long in my life. I truly wanted to enjoy this trip — and the beach and daytime experiences were wonderful — but repeated sanitation and pest issues made this stay incredibly disappointing. With the right investment in room upkeep and pest control, this resort could be a standout. But until those basic standards are addressed, I cannot recommend it.

Melia Cayo Coco: Melia Cayo Coco

We had an amazing experience, very clean rooms, nice beach, great atmosphere and amazing staff. The food was good too. The staff were always helpful and available. We loved this resort! Nothing to complain about this place

Melia Cayo Coco: Melia Cayo Coco

My sister and I had a one week stay at this hotel. I've been to Cuba 10 times and this is by far the best resort we're stayed at. Great food, beach, entertainment and service. It was easy to book through Tammy Beamish at Tripcentral

Paradisus Los Cayos: Amazing people and resort.

We had a wonderfull experience at Paradisus Los Cayos in Santa Maria Cuba. My kids loves the kids centre and specially Norma. She was so helpful in making our stay to Cuba memorable. Also I loved the service at the main Bar at the lobby from Yainel. He was so great. Another great bartender was the one at Sky Bar, he was very entertaining and helpful in finding our tastes with some amazing cocktails. Our batler Yasser was great too. He tried his best to make our stay pleasant and memorable. Tha [... read more]nk you to all of them that made our vacation to Cuba a great experience ?