Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: mixed Review

The staff is great. The property is excellent. Our building had no hot water for two days, our friends in another building had no hot water for two weeks. The buffet and a la carte restaurants had no wine. The food at the buffet was fine except for the beef and pork. The only a la carte restaurants that were good were the Cuban and the Japanese. We were here 3 years ago and thought that we would try it again as it was great the last time.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Average resort

Old building, rooms was clean but had ants. Wall was damaged. Food was average. Great beach!! Had a parc for kids with play structure. not enough staff at the buffet dining room. Great pool for kids

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Overall good experience

The hotel itself is in pretty good shape, the location, the way the grounds are laid out everything is in good proximity etc. We were booked into the relax area which was nice, there was pool and restaurant specifically for those who purchased this option which was nice but we were disappointed in that they would not let our 17 year old son into the restaurant because technically he is a child. Really? Beach is great and most days enough loungers to go around, pool areas are nice although not en [... read more]ough loungers to go around but that's typical at a lot of resorts. Food was just ok and at the al a carte restaurants be prepared that the first thing the waiter tells you is all the items they don't and the list of menu substitutions. But it's Cuba and that's what they live with so not necessarily the hotels fault. Most dishes at the buffet are not labelled so you have to be a bit adventuress if you want to try something that you have no idea what it is for ex it could be rabbit and not chicken.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Disappointimg Trip

Their a lack of hot water, and food appeared to be recycled and rather tasteless in the main cafeteria. The same food was served in both restaurants and steak not properly trimmed and no steak knives. There was not the same varieties of liquor or food that was present in previous stay. Had to pay for 2hr delay checkout on 9PM flight. The staff, with the exception of the room maid, were not as friendly as on previous stay. Tour trip cancelled with no notice until an hour after we were scheduled [... read more] to depart.

Melia Internacional: Resort was Fine

I think Melia Internacional in Varadero was a very nice looking hotel. The most amazing thing about it was definitely the rooms. The rooms were spacious, very clean and confortable. They also had a very nice design, lights and a lot of ammenities. However, the hotel in general was missing staff, and also was missing an ambiance. Music was not very present, only at the pool or at the beach during the time of activities. Cuba is known to be a very festive country, but it was not felt at the reso [... read more]rt. The music at the lobby was absent, and there were almost no show activities at night.

Starfish Jibacoa: cheap and cheerful

the hotel has well-kept grounds and a small army of groundskeepers. all the staff were friendly and helpful and did their best to cope with the shortages that beset our week [generally blamed on the new embargoes enacted by trump]. as a three-star resort, it probably comes low down on the pecking order for resupply. we experienced, at various times, absences of bacon, red wine, dark rum, & coffee! food was plentiful and basic, but the freshly grilled fish and [strangely] calves liver were delici [... read more]ous. the morcilla [blood sausage] at breakfast was a novelty. the kitchen did an impressive job recycling left-overs in salads. there were anomalies - the near absence of tomatoes and the abundance of eggplant. the a la carte restaurant was characterised by attentive service but food no more impressive than the buffet. the small population and large size of the resort meant a low density and a sense of space. this meant there were very friendly relations with fellow guests, and an pleasant ambience that contrasted with the more costly 'memories' next door. we also benefitted from having an onsite transat rep anne-marie [quebecois, naturalised cuban] who proved very knowlegeable and efficient. reefs offshore were easy to swim to and had great snorkelling.

Muthu Playa Varadero: good time

This resort is transitioning at the moment. The resort over all is great. But a lot of updating needed still. Refridgerators in rooms not working, Dining room hours for Buffet do not compliment hours of snack bar closing. ie Buffet opens at 630pm while Snack bark closes at 6pm. I think that the buffet should open at 530. Food was good at this resort. Service was ok. Im surprised... Ususally service staff is more hospitable.

Melia Marina Varadero: Melissa Marina Varadero

The hotel was nice, clean, with efficient helpful staff which made the stay highly enjoyable. It was my son’s first all inclusive resort and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. He cannot wait to go back!! The food was average to good, however there was always an abundance of options and the staff was efficient at accommodating special requests and ensuring the meal was cooked to the wellness desired. We both loved the restaurant overlooking the Ocean and were present for lunch opening ever [... read more]y day. The cold pasta salads were especially good! How can you beat the views?

Sirenis Tropical Varadero: Nice resort

Rooms - oceanview was large and clean. Great views Food - probably the best we have seen in Cuba. Snack bar and 2 a-la-cartes were above-average. Missing fries and orange juice on some days, but not a deal breaker for us. Staff - very good service Beach - Main reason to go to Varadero Lobby and bars - lobby would sometimes have live entertainment and the Cohiba bar was nice as well. We would definitely recommend a stay at this resort.

Hotel Los Cactus: resort was great

The food was typical Cuban food . You could always find something to eat. Workers were very helpful . Resort was clean. Our maid was amazing. she helped us with places to go . phone calls . places to eat I would go back . Things to note, they do not stock your fridge every day with beer or rum if this is important to you. Over all a great trip.

Melia Internacional: Wonderful vacation

The Melia Internacional is a beautiful, well-cared for hotel! The staff are all very friendly, well trained and professional! The buffet restaurants offered a lot of great options. I would highly recommend this property!

Melia Internacional: The best in Varadero hands down

Stayed in Varadero for a week with some friends & can't complain at all. We've been to Cuba before but this resort takes the cake. Staff are extremely helpful all around. Maids are friendly and take their time cleaning the rooms corner to corner. We're pretty picky when it comes to the cleanliness and condition of rooms but these ones exceeded our expectations. Everything is pretty much brand new, the bathrooms are pretty high end and beds are very comfortable. Only con with the rooms are the fa [... read more]ulty lights, some nights they turned on and off for no reason and were difficult to keep on. Food surpassed the regular Cuban cuisine and they have a great pizza bar + 24 hour snack bar. Night shows were entertaining and there are bars all over the resort; easy to grab drinks anywhere (super cool concept with the "blue" and "red" bar; made it easy to meet up at night with friends). Oh, and they don't cheap out on the alcohol.. All those drinks are strong! Beach is spotless as usual for Cuba. All in all, really good resort; would definitely stay here again.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Beautiful Resort

The Resort was beautiful, clean and nicely kept. Not sure if was because of the season but there was lack of staff. At the beginning of our stay, there were not many waitresses/waiters in the main buffet rooms. Also rooms were made up very late into the day. But in the last 3 days, we noticed an increase of staff and faster service. The team in the kids club were great. My kids had a blast. The rooms were clean, pools, washrooms were all clean. The people are super friendly, regardless if they  [... read more]get a tip or not. Also, even though a lot of people like the extra $$ the best things to bring for gifts for those special staff who treat you extra special are soaps, toothpaste, deodorants, creams, nuts, chips, candies etc. As per my discussions with the people there, they do not get good quality products and are very grateful for them. The food was not the greatest and remained the same every day. There was just a lack of spices, seasonings -- salt. Bring some mayonnaise, ketchup and hot sauce and you won't complain. The beach was amazing, water was great!! The entertainment was not the best, as in other islands in the Caribbean. But it didn't matter too much. My overall experience was great and I would definitely go back.

Sol Varadero Beach: Great resort

The hotel was great! Excellent service from all the staff, comfortable and modern looking rooms, beautiful and well kept beach made lounging around a daily habit and everything was so easily accessible.

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Good resort!

The landscape on this resort was beautiful. People working hard on it every day. The resort is nice and the food was super tasty! The beach was incredible. Very clean and crystal clear. The rooms are small and out dated but they were clean. Remember, this is a third world country so do not expect the elegant room you would find in Canada or the U.S. We had a great time and seems to be one of the nicer resorts.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Great Vacation

We recently stayed at the Playa Alameda in Varadero. All in all it was a great vacation. The staff are friendly and helpful. The first room we were given unfortunately had a bad mold smell and was quite damp. After a few days we were able to switch rooms. The second one we were offered was excellent. Very clean and bright. The resort is a great size, not too big. Night life was great. Lots of activities offered. We would go back!

Los Delfines: Nice cozy resort

First time at this resort. The staff was friendly but the front desk reception wasnt very informative. The food was good and lots of selection, a'la cart was really good and the waiter was very entertaining. The room was down the road with our own private pool and our room wasnt cleaned for the first two days with no fresh towels or toilet paper. But despite all that I liked the location and the price. Will book again there next year.

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Not bad!

It was a nice place always have to consider that Cuba is poor, the staff was good, the food was good, No Kleenex, you have to ask for face cloths, no coffee pots in the rooms no elevators all stairs Overall it was ok was on my bucket list glad I went

Melia Varadero: Nice Resort

Resort grounds are a bit on the smaller size than most Caribbean resort, but this hotel did the job nonetheless, we upgraded to the level section which is recommended, we wanted something we got it, service was fast and always available, spoke to other guest not on The level and their experience was different mostly due to weather out of 10 days we had sun for 3 so a lot of days we were inside which the resort interior is small as well so it led to busy common areas. Our experience was nice it w [... read more]asn't the best location or resort I've traveled too but it did the job. Beach areas are okay but it is not on the main varadero strip and it has lots of rocks in the ocean which is not the case on the main strip. Pool water was always freezing, they seem to pump cold water daily in it.The food was great no issue there, this resort have amped up the cuba bad food rep, we ate well all week. Look I'm not picky we've managed and it did the job but truth be told the above are facts and should be known.

Starfish Jibacoa: Great value

Our second year at the resort saw some improvements especially with the beach loungers. There are plenty of them now and they are in good condition. There also seemed to be a better meat selection this year with good pork readily available for many meals. Our main reason for selecting this resort is the great snorkeling right from the beach. Unfortunately the weather was not as cooperative this year but the reef doesnt disappoint when it is accessible. As one of only two resorts in the area i [... read more]t is much better base to explore real Cuban life not just through the eyes of a tourist resort. Local restaurants including the unique Tower restaurant provide a great break from the basic resort fare. We also took a tour through local villages including a short ride on the Hershey train. A great way to see "real" Cuba. Anne Marie, the onsite Transat rep is an excellent resource for all local exploring opportunities. Be sure to take the hiking tour over the mountain behind the neighbouring resort. Wear good hiking shoes as the first part of the hike is short but quite steep. This is not a 5 star resort but it is good value especially if you put some of the savings towards a couple off site meals. It is generally clean and has a great friendly staff. Grounds are well maintained. I would recommend this resort to anyone who is looking to explore Cuba amid beautiful natural surroundings. If you are looking for the ultimate party or pampering experience please select a different resort. We will both be glad you did.