Carisol los Corales: Nice resort...the staff definitely go beyond to make the stay enjoyable!

Staff was amazing from the front desk and serving staff right to the grounds and maintenance staff. My feet had swelled due to the flight and a staff member (Quality Assurrance Representatve, a very lovely and caring lady who happened to be having a coffee in the lobby) noticed and was very helpful with her personal remedy lotion, expecting and accepting nothing in return. Great improvements have happened around the grounds. We did miss having pig on the spit but were happy to see the Johnn [... read more]y walker and fire breather shows. Entertainer Julio was awesome and actually thanked us for returning during his nightly introduction of the show. We went on the Sunwing Santiago de Cuba complementary trip, Julio as the guide gave a very detailed history of Cuba, and we enjoyed the fort as well as the cemetery where mother and father of Cuba, Fidel Castro and the Bacardi family are laid to rest, along with the changing of the guard ceremony, which was fantastic. The balance of the trip was in the heart of the city where we mingled fairly comfortably and ended up at the Casa Grande rooftop patio for a cervesa and enjoyed the panoramic view of the bustling city. Our pool bartenders and lifeguard, Francisco and Ivan, were absolutely amazing and could not have made us feel more welcome. With only an hour or two of rain all week and a steady temp of around 30 all week, Sanitiago de Cuba never disappoints. We feel overall good value and lovely small resort.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Beautiful beach I always found something to eat. And when I didn’t like the buffet I went to the snack bar.

We stayed in the Villa section which I definitely recommend. Quieter than the other sections. The beach was wonderful the room was very nice. If you are looking for a quiet vacation this is not the place I found it very loud. The entertainment people were not the best. I was told to meet then one morning at 8:30 AM for a hike they never showed up and when they did they said it’s a bicycle activity they were doing that day I was not impressed. I found the food adequate.I always found something [... read more] to eat. And when I didn’t like the buffet I went to the snack bar.The countryside is beautiful I went horseback riding with a guy named Michael he drives a buggy if you want to find him he took me to a cave which was incredible.

Carisol los Corales: i love it

great nature and great warm water perfect for snorkling fod is decent and rooms are good serviceos ok too. so many returner in this resort only thing i would like is more activity and more local music

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Beautiful Resort

Very clean resort, staff are very friendly and will help you with any questions. The grounds are kept clean and the beach is very spacious. With a few mini little beaches around the resort. I found the food good and was beyond the expectations I had. Never went a day hungry. Overall a 5☆ 7 night stay and will be returning.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Amazing Resort

I think the hotel is really good ,I loved my son enjoy the pool , the beach is beautiful!! The service was amazing everybody really gentle and lovely everything clean. I have a really nice honeymoon. We thinking to go again next year.

Carisol los Corales: Fun in the sun

This was my second stay at this resort. This stay we had a bungalow facing the ocean! It was beautiful. The pool bar bartenders are the most friendly, fun bartenders you could ask for. Food is decent for Cuba, eggs and buffet for breakfast , pizza and pasta available at lunchtime as well as buffet and grill. Buffet and grill at dinner time. Showers were hot, although not much pressure. Wifi is available in the lobby. Would definitely recommend this resort to others, really can’t be beat for th [... read more]e price of it.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Ok, but have gotten more for less $ in the past

This resort is situated on a beautiful stretch of beach and had the most friendly and accommodating staff. We had a room in the tropical section and it was clean and had everything we needed, the bed was ok but the pillows are very thin. Our biggest issue came with the food, we are not foodies and have always been budget travelers so we are used to mediocre food. We’ve stayed at 2.5 stars for less money with more food choices and better quality food than this. To start not all the restaurants  [... read more]ect. the site says they have to offer are open, and when I say they serve the same stuff every single day I’m not exaggerating. The food served on day one repeated for each day after that, same beef ordered in the al la cart was the same as the buffet but not cut up, right down to the sauce, the soup was beef noodle the entire week and the snack bars had only cheese sandwiches, hamburger and fries. Which is fine but you get sick of it fast. Never any pizza and not one single morsel of chicken anywhere on the resort the whole time :-O (not even in al la carts) it’s always my go too when the stinky fish turns me off.. not this time. We ended up going to the little shopping place next door a few times for better choices when we started to get hangry. I’d likely not come back here again unless I got it for a real cheap price to factor in eating off the resort in order to be content. You don’t realize how important a decent meal is when traveling until you don’t have one.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Another great stay!

This was my third time at this hotel and won't be my last. Gorgeous beaches and resort is nice too if you view it through the idea "I'm in Cuba." Grounds were clean, room was clean, and had hot water. It is not for people looking to be entertained. This is a resort to relax at. There are parties available on and around the resort but nothing extravagant. Buffet food was ok. Saw a lot of the same things everyday but I ate and was full. Went to one a la carte, I wasn't impressed and didnt try an [... read more]other. Staff was mostly friendly. They warm up to you as they see you more often. I stayed in a tropical room. Was close to everything. They had even given us an extra bed without asking. Tropical room was a bit rough but air worked and slept great. Can't wait for next holiday.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Good Value

the hotel grounds were kept to perfection. flowers every where and very clean no trash. the food at the buffet was better than Ok. the food in the la a carte restruants was very good. the staff was friendly and helpful. the beaches and pools area very clean also. I was blown away by the value as per cost.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Good bang for your buck....

It's my 2nd time at this resort. 1st one was 10 years ago. I kinda knew what to expect, so nothing was a surprise to me. To keep it short, it's good decent hotel, obviously it's not a 5 star hotel, so if you expect to be pampered, don't. However, if you there to get away from everyday rat race and soak up the sun, you'll find it satisfactory. The main point is you going to get a good bang for your buck.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Enjoyed our stay

This hotel is great for a 3 Star Cuban vacation. Staff are very friendly, lots of options for dinner and lots of places to walk or bike to. Beach is beautiful but not a lot of shade for sitting there. Had a great two week vacation here. Rooms are always clean, but some are very old and need some repair work. We enjoyed the pool near the bungalows the best as it is quieter.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: More Like Club "Buen Tiempo" Amigo

This is my second trip to Club Amigo. I went in 2011 and this year. I've been to Havana and Varedero in the past as well. The resort proper has improved considerably. We had a great time and would recommend it and go again. (We would not use the same tour package) It's a three and a half star resort (mostly because it is clean, safe and cheap). However, you get what you pay for so the food is passable but barely, the nightly entertainment is pretty good by half and the staff hit or miss. We  [... read more]had great maid service but passive aggressive bar service. It can be vice a versa so suck it up. What are you? Sinatra? The tipping will drive you up a wall as everyone has their hand out. Yes, it's how they make a living but still it can be annoying after seven days. You don't have to tip for every drink you get at the bar but you want the staff to see that you are appreciative for their service. So BE SEEN tipping or if you're making a night of it introduce yourself to the bartender and pass him a 10 spot for the night. You don't have to tip but you'll find it really screws with your karma. (Also the peso is now only in coin so unless you are willing to carry tons of change with you, you end up tipping the next currency up which is 3 pesos. Tricky. Figure on about 100 to 150 convertible pesos in tipping for the week.) The resort is clean (TIP your maid daily a peso or 2 and at the end) but the sink in our room leaked badly. Meh. We lived with it. The room isn't that important as you won't be in it much except for daily wardrobe changes and afternoon naps. (Oh, you'll nap.) If something should take five minutes to do, you can be assured the staff will find a way to to take 25 minutes. They pace themselves so you should too! Don't sweat the small stuff or you'll be miserable. The excursions through the resort are very good. Don't skip the "free" ones as they are often even better. They have fun stuff planned through the day (contests, games, dance lessons, exercise groups, etc.) but you have to be pro-active and most of it takes place in the main pool via the hotel. We rent a moped (rental office is off resort but nearby) and have a ball riding through Guardalavaca. Get it for 24 hours (it's the best value) and it will be safe in the resort over night. Walk the La Guanas Eco Nature Trail. It's 3 pesos for the most amazing views. Do the half day bus tour to Holguin with a tour guide. (You see and do more and you're home before it's too hot.) Don't give out "care packages" randomly or you will get swarmed and mobbed. It's not pleasant and things can get out of hand pretty fast. (If you're so inclined give to churches, schools and resort staff.) RESPECT the sun and worship responsibly or you can ruin your trip with hives, burns and sun flu. (The sun and free booze can be your friend or your worst nightmare. Juega seguro!) They have a lot of regulars at Club Amigo who swear by the resort and will be glad to fill you in on particulars and when the weather is perfect every day it's very hard not to enjoy yourself. Go to meals when they first open or the pickins will be sparse. (Check out the pizza place. It's not part of the resort but pizza is good and cheap! You'll wait an hour for it but it's worth it) Buy lots of bottled water for your room. Lots! The beach is gorgeous and the three pool areas are lovely. So like the song says, "Why don't you leave your cares and troubles behind and tell 'em your new address is where they stay up late and drink to their blind and fine but never the less their glad to see you in c-u-b-a"!

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Beautiful & Low Key

We had an amazing time! Great beaches amazing locals and never ending fun! It is not an upscale resort but that made it more palatable. Everyone was so friendly from the workers to the guests! Ashleys cafe makes the best coffees and they quickly leaned out orders. If I had one complaint it would be that the beds were hard- but with so much to do and so much beauty how much time will you want to spend in bed?

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Come for the sun, stay for the people

This was our first time down south, and the people at this resort were incredible! Every member of staff was amazingly friendly, and spoke to you as if you were family, not someone paying to be there.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Beautiful Resort! We had an awesome time!

This is our second time to Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca. We brought our teenage daughters with us, and everyone had an amazing time. The resort is beautiful with all of the white sand and coral, and the grounds are well-maintained. The staff are very helpful, and polite for the most part. PROS: - Beautiful property. Beach is right out of a postcard. We didn't have to swim too far out to see some amazing sea life! - Lots of pools, so it wasn't very hard to find a good spot. - R [... read more]oom was very clean. - Staff working the beach house are very helpful. - Swim up bar with Jose in the Villas section was great! - Ashley's Cafe is a great place to have a seat and enjoy some tasty Cuban coffees. - Lobby staff are great. - The horse and cart rides are an awesome and relaxing thing to do for a couple of hours and not that costly. Shout-out to Leonel Mendoza, who was an excellent guide!! We actually went out with Leonel twice. - There is just an awesome vibe at Club Amigo - laid back. - The A La Carte restaurants - the food and service was always amazing! - They gave us a special dinner because we were returning guests! CONS: - The food at the buffets. There should be more of a selection. It is essentially the same food every day. We stayed at a resort in Varadero last year and the food was great. It shouldn't really be that different here. - The loud music until 2am at the local beach bar. - The resort is quite large, so it can be a fair walk from point A to B. That being said, the staff was always driving around in golf carts and picked you up if you wanted a lift.

Carisol los Corales: Not so good.

Impossible to swim at beach. Only knee high water. Several swimmers had cuts on their feet due to stones and broken shells. Travellers should be advised beforehand that they MUST take water slippers with them. There was NO internet availability and this created a lot of frustration amongst the guests who wanted to keep in touch with their families at home and know what's going on in the world. The hotel staff and food were excellent and the grounds were very nice. Very difficult and expensive [... read more] to arrange travel into Santiago de Cuba. The HOLA travel reps at the hotel seemed to be not interested in collaborating and talking with the guests.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: club amigo

pure shite Ive been to cuba many times and have stayed at every resort, exept Amigo, now I know why all the shit reviews, this resort is the worst I have ever been to, coffee was garbahe, service was garbage, 7 things stolen from us on resort, stuff was horrid barring a few people, most sraff, didnt understand english, tipped 1000 cucs in one week and still shit service, I should have stayed in town 6 thumbs down

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Amazing resort

This hotel is a little dated but the price is right . The friendly staff and beautiful area, more than make up for any deficiency. If you like to emurse yourself in the culture there is lots to do and see . Return rate for this hotel is 80 plus persent. This was our 15th time and plan to return next year DV .

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Friends Forever

this hotel is going through a few upgrades right now, but otherwise the rooms are adequate..the food is better than some resorts..the pools are great as are the bartenders too. totally fabulous a la cartes ..but the best of all is how clean it is kept by the amazing staff ..everyone from customer relations to the maid to the waitress and on to the gardner are the friendliest ..most honest, caring people you would ever want to meet..but after you meet them.you just want to keep meeting them year [... read more] after year..totally awesome.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Great Beach and Pools

This was our first trip to Cuba and we knew not to have high expectations of the room. The room really wasn’t great but the beaches and pools made up for it and so did the staff. All very friendly. The buffets were okay, and we could always find something to eat. The a la carte restaurant we went to was a nice change from the buffet. If you aren’t picky about your room, this is a great hotel for the beach and pools.