Very noisy resort

Grounds were fine, meals were fine (too much pork every meal) the rooms size were fine but doors very noisy to close. Nice beach, public bathrooms never had toilet paper or paper towel to dry hands instead they had two rolls of toilet paper instead of paper towel it does not dry hands very good. Front desk people were very good and waiter and waitress were good. My husband was sick on the food but medical doctor were great. Cleaning staff good but we would have to ask if we wantedlotion or tea i [... read more]n the room.

Good Value

I was nervous after reading the review on trip adviser but was very surprise at this resort. The rooms were very dated but clean. .We had booked a standard room with no balcony but were upgraded free to an room with an balcony with a little ocean view. The food was good we could always find something we liked. We loved the Beach Bar and it was also the Cuban a la carte. We loved eating on the beautiful Varadero Beach. The Front desk Staff was wonderful. They always tried to make you happy if the [... read more]re was a problem. We found the Lobby Bar was Great for good drinks, service and atmosphere. We loved listening to the music there in the evening. The only complain I would say I had was I found the ladies washroom down at the Beach Bar could of been cleaned more often and the food had way too much salt on it at times. My husband loved the golf course. We look forward in returning here again to relax on the beautiful beach and for my husband to play golf at varadero Golf course.

A better stay in Varadero - still the Cuba we like

Clean, comfortable and well maintained. I have been over 10 times to Varadero and find that this resort provides a atmosphere that is hospitable. The suite we stayed in was very wonderful. The food either at the restaurants or the buffet was really good. Staff were very helpful. Would recommend.

Great first time in Cuba

Our room was perfect for our family...except for the ant infestation and not sure what bugs I washed out with hot water in our shower. Wasn't a big deal. Enjoyed the food. The staff were hospitable our cleaning lady was awesome.

Aa ammzing place to spend a vacation

An excellent place for a family vacation Lots of different things to partake in and the pools are excellent. The beach is fantastic and the waves etc are enjoyable. The units are not americanised but comfortable and bright. Staff is always busy keeping thing in order and friendly. The Breezy Costa Brava is an oldert holiday resort but still gives good service. Food is variable and changes frequently very satisfying and interesting

A nice small resort

it was easy to get around. good for peoople who don't like to walk too much.our trans-at rep was very good. the tour we took into havana was an eye opener.flying out of hamilton is wonderful.it was our friends first trip, they loved everything.

Showing it age

The villas are getting run down and showing its age . I have been to Cuba before and found the food acceptable and usually likabale ,not so much this time very disappointed ,the service was good including the cleaning staff and bar attends . I think that that rating of 4 star is a stretch .

Great vacation

Great vacation all round. Clean comfortable accommodation, friendly attentive staff, perfect beach. The beach was amazing! Warm tranquil and crystal clear waters. White powdery sand :) The food was decent and there was always enjoyable selections. Very good value.

Resort

Grounds were fair Some areas not too clean Food was average Staff were good Rooms need repair Windows need repair Entertainmemt was average Beach chairs as well as deck chairs need cleaning and repair

Excellent

We found the grounds were very clean. The staff were very very friendly. Fell in love with the guy that served the pasta in Jimmy's restaurant. Amazing the way he did his job. He had 4 frying pans going at one time, throwing the tongs in the air, clapping his hands, all while making your meal. He was very friendly to everyone and real cute to boot. Our rooms were very clean the only thing was we hardly had any hot water for our showers. Overall we had a wonderful time there. Even got a pic with  [... read more]me and the pasta guy lol. Guess i should have asked him his name.

Very nice resort!

Overall everything was very good. The food was the best I had in Cuba. The Havana day trip was very informative. The only down was too many kids because of March break but I still had a good time and the price was right.

Good holiday

Beach was beautiful. Perfect weather. Food better than expected. Resort, including rooms, older and dated. Room very spacious but somewhat dark and dampish. Problem with toilet and patio door dealt with promptly. Night time entertainment was pretty good. Michael Jackson tribute was excellent.

Amazing beach

Terrific time at the beach from March 4-11. The location on the water was perfect, only a five minute walk. The beach grill was okay, pizza and ice cream for the youngsters. The mini disco at night was fun for kids but daytime activities were lacking but no matter, they made sand castles or floated in the large clean swimming pool. There were well trained professional dancers at the evening shows but after the third or fourth shows it was all the same. Of the three restos, we enjoyed the Japanes [... read more]e the most. The rooms with garden view were clean with comfortable new mattress. Slept soundly with earplugs after a day of playing at the beach. All in all 'twas a great vacation. When asking the youngster the best part, surprisingly, it was the jacuzzi plus friends.

Nice resort

Resort was nice. If you are looking for a quiet holiday this is not the place. Lots of children. Could be the time of year. There is no adult section or adult pool as informed. Beach was beautiful. Food was adequate. Bar staff not too friendly. Maid service excellent.

Adequate

When we got there, we were not given the room we were originally assigned (1st flr) but claimed this was a very nice room, ocean view (you could see the ocean from any room viewing north or south) (4th flr) was over the outdoor stage and pool, way to noisy. The bathroom ceiling over the tub was falling in. We were relocated to the 5th flr; opposite side a lot nicer yet hall always smelled like a backed up septic system. Some of the staff were very friendly, entertainment in the evening was fun a [... read more]nd enjoyable yet after 4 nights became repeated. We didn't have any issue with the food, omelets were worth lining up for and definitely the pizzas in the outside ovens but line up early. The girl needs assistance with preparation but the pizza is great. Beach was terrific as so was the pool and very nicely located to the beach! For the price I'd recommend this hotel if you were on a strict budget if you want a lot more luxury be wary of the room you are given.

Beautiful Beach

I've never written a review for anything like this, so I will try to keep it short and sweet: - Beach and ocean were beautiful. - Pool area is nice and the 5:00 pm, daily Bingo was always fun. - Golfing was great, but it was impossible for us to get a tee time. Luckily we just showed up after lunch and had no problem getting out. I suggest booking online before you go. We didn't know this was an option, but found out from other golfers that is what they did. - The nightly shows are a good ti [... read more]me. They have some incredibly talented dancers. The Michael Jackson show was a blast. - Rooms are VERY outdated and our beds were not very comfortable. My fiancee and I had 2 double beds pushed together ala I Love Lucy. Luckily you don't spend too much time in the room, but by the end we were used to the room and the maid staff was very friendly. - I don't drink alcohol, so water is the only thing I drink. It IS safe to drink the water at the buffets. You also get a 1.5 L bottle of water in your room, daily. Just don't leave the previous bottle out because we found if it's visible in the room they will not leave another one. Same goes for the 2 beer you get, daily. - The food was pretty good. I am a picky eater and I never went hungry. Breakfast has 2 omelet stations and each meal has a wide variety. The pasta guy at the buffet dinner is very entertaining! He works so hard and always has a smile on his face. The chocolate ice cream was always a hit after dinner. There is also a 'Snack Bar' by the beach that serves pizzas. I found them hit or miss. Some days they were great, other days they were meh. - We didn't try the Japanese restaurant, but the Cuban and Italian restaurants were pretty good. - We had some great staff, but there are many who I felt were rude or not friendly. This makes me believe they don't get to keep their tips (I have no knowledge of this). We met some locals who explained to us that 1 convertible Cuban peso is the equivalent to 25 pesos and an average/decent salary in Cuba is 350-400 pesos a month. Some of the staff simply grabbed the money and threw it in a bin and didn't so much as crack a smile. If someone tipped me $25 for serving them a beer, lets just say I'd be at least smiling. I must stress this is not the whole staff. You'll obviously find anywhere, at home or abroad, that some staff are not too thrilled to be waiting on you. The ones that were nice were really nice, the ones that were cold were really cold. We tipped the nice ones! - I recommend going into Varadero. We visited a school to give a donation of baseball equipment. It was a great experience, but be warned about taxi fares. It cost us 20 convertible Cuban pesos to go to the school and then 5 minutes down the road to Varadero's downtown core. We found out we paid that cab driver, for 1 fare, almost as much as a doctor gets in half a month! On the way back...6 convertible Cuban pesos with a different cabbie, in a MUCH nicer car. - Barter prices, but keep in mind it's a win win for both sides. We bought a small painting of the beach for 5 convertible Cuban pesos. He made 125 pesos and we scored a souvenir for $7 Canadian. Overall I would say this resort was good. We had an absolutely great week and the weather was perfect (27-31 degrees everyday and only 2 hours of rain 1 day). I would go back to Breezes Bella Costa again for less money. SO, at the right price (I'd say ~$1,000) you won't be disappointed. That was definitely not short and sweet, but I hope it helped.

Exactly what we needed

When choosing to go to Cuba we were very cautious because of what we have heard from fellow travelers i.e. bad food, rundown country ect. Bella costa was a little outdated definitely could use a spruce up the bathroom tiles had that old well used look and the matresses where difficult to sleep on.(very hard) BUT the food was surprisingly good and we ate very well especially the awesome beachside BBQ they did every other day. The people/staff where friendly and there was always someone cleaning,  [... read more]for us the key needs were met. We wanted a quick winter getaway with sunshine and beaches and that is exactly what we got. Had a great time.

Excellent vacation - will return!

Rooms and hotel overall were clean but the building is showing signs of age and in need of maintenance (ie. a fresh coat of paint inside & out). Service & food was outstanding, the best we've had in 10+ trips to Cuba (including a new 5-star resort last year). Proximity to the beach, the town of Varadero and the golf course (#3 & #7 tees less than 100-yds from the lobby) can't be beat. Evening musical entertainment at the lobby bar was excellent. Standout personal service from Yoseline at the rec [... read more]eption desk (we will be looking for her next time). We felt completely satisfied and that we got our money's worth from a truly relaxing vacation. Breezes Bella Costa is definitely on our return-visit list.

My stay in cuba at theBreezes Bella Costa.

The hotel was nice , but the room I had was dated . The one thing you have to remember is you don't spend all your time in the Room. It was very clean. I will go back to Cuba for a Vacation soon, it was so relaxing.

Pleasant surprise

After reading so many mixed reviews on trip advisor we were pleasantly surprised. Older rooms but kept spotless. Placed on 1st floor with bar just below. Lots of noise generated by Toronto students on midterm break drinking till 2 a.m. Next year they might be contending with American students on their mid-term breaks. Nice beach and pool. Great food, lots of variety. Staff very friendly and courteous