Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: My Oasis ❤️ 20+ Repeat Guest

This is a smaller resort; which I love. Daily activities around the pool and beach throughout the day. Great athmoshphere and entertainment at the lobby during evenings. A show every night to watch. Beach parties, Nightime dancing after the shows, Disco visit twice a week; excellent!!! Despite the recovery ongoing for this area since the hurricane last year, plantation is being restored; most facilities are open with the exception of the grill restaurant...a work in progress. Food i [... read more]s fine for me, I am a picky eater but I always have options. Rooms are fine; keep in mind this is not a new resort. The beach is beautiful, the staff is amazing. I found this place and have named it my second home. I would definitely recommend. P.S Please remember to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, basic medical travel kit for emergencies; these are not commonly found in Cuba. And I also like to bring a spare towel, just in case! :) Happy and Safe Travels

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Beyond expectations and more

Beyond expectations and more The resort grounds were in immaculate condition. The rooms were clean and furnished with modern furnishings. All staff at the resort were extremely friendly and helpful. Food and alcoholic beverages lived up to high expectations

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Very good deal !

The beach is gorgeous; the pool is clean and is the best I’ve ever seen. The water is cool enough even if the weather is hot as usually in summer. Rooms: the architecture of the buildings is very attractive. We stayed in the Adult Spa Section area, very quiet area, and there are no children in this section Also the pool is very clean and well maintained. So, I appreciated the Spa Section that offered privacy those who like the silence. If this is what you need book here and you won’t be  [... read more]disappointed. Food: Be realistic: Don’t expect the food like in Mexico because you didn’t pay the same amount of money either. Conclusion: I would come back? Yes, but usually I tend to visit a different place. Do I recommend this place ? Definitely yes !

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Nice place

Very nice organized , very clean and comfortable . Most of the people were very polite. Food wasn’t too great, but its because the overall limitations the country has. Other hotels like iberostar daikiri was better in terms of food quality and beach service

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: A family friendly resort

The overall impression of the hotel was good!The food was excellent as well as the friendly. staff members. However something that could be improved is changing the cushions in main lobby as well the decorative pillows and cover sheets in the rooms and the pool was bit small .

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Fantastic Family Resort

The Iberostar Beach Resort is a Fantastic Family Resort catering to Adults as well as children. We had great rooms on the 5th floor facing the pool area and fantastic ocean view. Food was amazing and was so sorry we could not take some home. Staff was amazing and very courteous to all the guests. This trip was a family vacation that brought 7 together for a fantastic 8 days. We may plan a future trip next year.

Iberostar Waves Quetzal: Great holiday!

We had a fantastic time at the Iberostar Quetzal. Grounds were beautiful, food and drinks were good, entertainment was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. There are lots of mosquitoes so bring repellent. Our room was quite small, but we were okay with that, the pool is deep so bring floaties. Unfortunately we did have lots of seaweed, but we knew that beforehand so we did not let that bother us. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again in the future.

Muthu Colonial Hotel: Beautiful and Different architecture

The hotel and the rooms are lean and spacious, food is typical cuban but the high light of the hotel besides of the regular pool, is the fresh water pool which can be substituted with stormy beach. In general suits to every Kind of tastes.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: AWFUL EXPERIENCE

Food was the worst experience ever, we have been to Cuba 5 times we know what to expect but this place was more like a 2.5/3 star if that. Beach was the only good thing, service was very unfriendly and rude and pools were dirty cups floating and lemon wedges usually by 2 pm daily. Buffets good luck in line ups and options, ala cartes from day 1 we cudnt get any booking booked for entire week. Rooms were clean however never any hot water. AC never worked well. 24 hr snack bar, was limited to [... read more] 2 or 3 options and if u order a sandwhich was all bread u need to search for the meat or tuna..no fries as per menu was like corn chips and you could count 4-5 chips on your plate. I think im done with CUBA.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Disappointed

We were very disappointed, hotel came highly recommended, the rooms were clean, sometimes you had hot water but most times you did not. Food.. as well know food not the greatest however out of all my 5 trips to holguin Cuba never did we experience this .. buffet stations were insane so busy food luck getting any food, they were almost secluded in seperate rooms and the line ups were so long.. portions were scarce. 24 hr snack bar was very limited 2 to 3 options and if you got a sandwich it was a [... read more]ll bread only. People were not very friendly found most to be very rude. The ala cartel restaraunt s .. we tried from day one to book and didn’t get any. We had upgraded to elite which they said ensured priority .. was not true. The pools small and also by 12 noon they would run out of beach towels so hard to get fresh towels. This is not a 5 stat or 4.5 this is more of a 3. Will not return to Varedero possibly not even Cuba again. Beach was beautiful. Extremely disappointed.. wish I could get a refund. Didn’t have high expectations however paid probably the most I have ever paid to come here and was by far one of the worst experiences. Do not book! Try playa Pesquero holguin cuba.. in comparison that was a 6 start!!

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Beautiful resort

We just returned from one week at Iberostar Ensenachos. We were given a free upgrade to the Spa section. The room was very clean and spatious. The AC worked well and it was quiet. The beach was amazing, clean, no sea weed and plenty of space in the shade. Food was good, many kinds of cheese, we had often grilled fish, crepe or eggs in the morning. They had great big sweet mango. The service was excellent, at the bar or restaurants. They are waiters bringing drinks on the beach. The cig [... read more]ar bar became our favourite as it was playing Cuban music and the bartender was very friendly and curteous. I wish it was more Cuban music playing in the resort lobby. During the whole week there was no dancing in the resort and i missed it. The entertainment was very little, after the show there was nothing happening, not even music in the background in the lobby, just a couple of people playing cards.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Nice new hotel

We stayed at the Bella Vista for a week and we don't have any complaints. The beach was amazing, the pools were perfect. There was lots of activities during the day both at the pool and the beach. Kids club was awesome and had activities everyday for the kids. The rooms were large and clean. Beds were comfy. In the evening there is a large deck at the back of the hotel off the main lobby. Bar service was excellent. We had great service so we tipped to show our appreciation. Food was good with a  [... read more]large selection. We will definitely go back to the Bella Vista.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Sub par for a four star

Hotel design unique ocean view from all rooms was a big selling feature to us that didn't disappoint, now I have been to cuba 12 times in the last 5 years so I have a fair idea what level service to expect, biggest problem was buffet and ala cartes food in buffet was not bad presentation good until you got to cleanliness, plates were disgusting dirty all of them!, manager says broken dishwasher well sorry clean them by hand no excuse, tables never cleaned after use a quick wipe with a napkin o [... read more]r back of their hand it makes you wonder how clean pots and pans in kitchen were oh and no a/c in buffet according to one in the know said it was like that for a year Ala cartes for the Italian and Cuban were disgusting at best, they were in the pool snack bar bird crap everywhere chairs rarely cleaned off tables were cleaned with a small rag bird crap wiped off one table right to the next one never seen sign of soap or water it was unbelievable enough about food now I usually overlook a lot off crap but not this time no hot water for two weeks in our room couldn't open balcony door hit and miss on clean sheets and towels not a biggy but worth mentioning, drinks were watered down noticeably el mojito lounge bar no mojitos lol beach was amazing but the water in front of resort was full off sea grass after being to cayo coco the beautiful green blue of the ocean was sadly missed this water was black and most people did not like to walk in it will not return.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Beautiful Resort and Great People

Recently back from Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro. Everything from start to finish was just wonderful. The cold towels on arrival with champagne, the lovely a la carte and buffet dinners. Buffet was our favorite. The pool and activities were great and even won at the bingo. Special thanks and shout out to Hansel, Luisa (our morning maid), Tobias, Hamlet (amazing beach service) and Robert (bartender at pool bar). I would like to thank Jordie for taking time and speaking with us his professiona [... read more]lism and Hansel's were just top notch - great customer service. Shout out to Phil and Felicia (our two favourite pink flamingos) - thanks for the show before we left. We loved the pink champagne and morning fruit and grilled salmon. We were so sad to leave and hope to come back soon. Thank you for the best 50th birthday a girl could wish for :)

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: 2nd AMAZING Visit to Iberostar Ensenachos

This is our 2nd visit to the resort....and it was more impressive than the first time!! Even after the hurricane the resort looks amazing! Overall you will be very impressed by the service, the food and of course the beautiful beach.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: What to expect at Iberostar Ensenachos - Cayo Santa Maria

below - you will see more comments This Hotel needs to improve its services about - beach towels: before booking this trip, i saw a note by previous hotel customers saying the same comment about unavailability to change your beach towel; i confirm that such statement is 100% TRUE; do you think that i have time on vacations to sit and wait hours for changing our beach towel; for a hotel like Iberostar, this is a JOKE; if you don't have enough CASH to buy more beach towel for your customers, the [... read more]n close your business operations - Cuba "tipping" practice: this was my first time in Cuba, and i was surrpise to see that "tipping" was a pressure thing unless you will not have a good service; this is ridiculous and not acceptable when you pay for an all inclusive package; and if you don't give any tips (propina), then some hotel employees are giving you a "look" or even ignoring you when you ask for something; again, such attitude is not acceptable and such business/hotel practice must be banned; yes Cuba, you have nice playa to attrack tourism, but you are not alone; or maybe Iberostar would need to pay its employees better wages or have a clear business employee internal policy to avoid this "tipping" attitude - i will write to Iberostar chain hotel owner

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Good for first timers

The resort is pretty new. However it’s starting to deteriorate already. I’d say in a year the place will be run down. It’s quiet and not much activities to engage the quests. The shows are not worth seeing. There is no dance in the evening despite the big empty theatre. They have music in the pool and beach area only during the day time but that could be brought to the lobby during the evenings considering there is no night entertainment. The entertainment team try their best but we’ve s [... read more]een better. The food is better than other resorts we’ve been to however it appears as though they recycle through certain food items and there is hygiene issue both contributing to gastroenteritis either vomiting or diarrhea or both. Avoid the buffet and salads and resort to the grilled food and fries. Even at the bar they use the same cloth to wipe the glasses then counter top and use their unwashed hands to handle fruits that go into the drinks. Bartenders are overworked and you have to wait a long time to get served. The excursions are expensive given their high convertible currency. You’ll have to sacrifice all of the above for the beautiful beach and the ocean.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Great resort to relax!

The resort overall is excellent, staff are very nice and the beaches are super! The resort covers a lot of activities and it was spacious and nice and clean. The fishing by the beach or snorkeling are amazing! The water are so clean and we saw many different sea creatures just by the shore itself. The only disappointment is the food, to be specific the hygiene. The chefs used the same cooking utensils for both raw and cooking food and there were flies all around. Luckily I read the review  [... read more]before going and prepared all kinds of medicine, my family of 4 all caught diarrhea after the first day. Must prepared your own medicine or first aid kit. And remember to bring enough sunscreen lotion, the hotel store didn't sell it, we brought 3 and used them all up before our one week vacation and there is nowhere you can buy it. Other than that, the staff are very entertaining and they all work hard, from the reception, the restaurants, the pool, the beach, the show and the cleaning staff. They are all very friendly and show their best to give us a relax and comfort holidays.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: great resort

the grounds were well kept the buffet breakfast and lunch were repetitive but i think you get that at most all inclusive but there was allways something for everyone . the dinners were theme different each night wed was dominican shrimp and lobster the al acarte were good there are 3 . the staff were very helpful and polite the house keepers were very good but we did tip them 5.00 per day the room was good but we did have an o/v the hot water and pressure was good the mini bar restocked every  [... read more]day . the beach was nice some seaweed to deal with but the beach was cleaned every morning ,beach vending people once you say no thanks they move on,the ocean was always very warm talk about free epsom salts bath. lots of lapaplas and loungers don't have to go early in morning to get one.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Great service

It really was a great expérience.I was worry being our first trip to Cuba but it turns up to be more that I was expected to be. The pictures that I find on internet reflects the reality. The personal was always with a happy face and always ready to serve you. The main lobby- a big open space with bufet and a great view. The room-very nice and always clean.The cleaning woman it always leaves us a small animal on the bad( made from towels)and 2 candies.For our boy was wonderful; he always was [... read more] eager to ses what gift ne will receive that day.The air conditionner was a blessing.One night it was not working for 4h but it was our fault because we did not close very well the door from the balcony(It seems to be a connection betwen those two). The food in our opinion was great( we heard a lot of bad reviews about this subject).I thing that if you live in a castle or " on big foot" maybe is true. If not, I don't think you can not find something to like(scrambled eggs in the morning, "pollo y pescado a la plancha"and salad if there is nothing else that you would like). The pools are great, clean and a nice bar in one of the pools. The beach- speechless Every night they have a show.Great wednesday show. The only think that I do not recommend is the excursions.We paid 245$ ( the kid was free to our luck) to swim with the delphins.Very very bad experience- shourtly : doesn' t worth it.And for seeing the corals- same thing. If I had not chosen that excursion and would have chosen instead to give a tip to people who work in the hôtel, at least half of what we paid on the excursion, I would definitely have been happier. We would definitely go there next time.