Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Major water temperature/pressure issues

The hotel property, staff and food were wonderful. However, we were unable to have a decent shower as the water was cold and lacked any kind of pressure. Quite substandard for an Iberostar property (I have been to two others in Cuba).

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Beautiful Resort

I would like to say this was a beautiful place to stay for our 9 days of vacation. The ocean was amazing to swim in and the beach, powder soft sands. We walked every morning on the beach, with no one running up to you trying to sell something. The resort was so very clean and staff very friendly. Check in was quick and easy. We did not have a room over looking the ocean but we did overlook the opposite side where the sun came up over the waters on that side. The only complaint that I would [... read more] say, is labelling of food items at buffet, sometimes it was a guess, but all you had to do was ask someone. Otherwise the food was very good. The pools were clean and refreshing. We didn't have any problems of any kind except for reservations for A La Cart restaurants. They were always booked solid, so I would suggest book as early as possible when you get there, or you maybe out of luck.

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Amazing place

Very nice clean comfortable room with beautiful view Friedly staff Good food with a lot varieties Beach is not the best but playa pilar is 15 min walk what could be great daily exercise Entertainment was not bad Hotel is very good better than more other places we stayed in Cuba We had beautiful weather and that also helped to have relaxing vacation

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: February 2018

Lots of bees, lots of mosquitos, no drink service on the beach or around the pool. Entertainment crew kept to themselves unless needing the audience for something. Lots of seaweed on the beach and garbage along the shore line. Resort facilities were clean and maintained. Food was great!

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Very nice resort

This was a nice and friendly resort in an ideally central location in Varadero. The grounds were nicely kept. Although we could hear the people in the room next to us talking and throwing up, the rooms were clean, spacious and well kept. There was a show every night and the common areas were nice and clean. The beach was clean and pretty and there were enough lounging chairs put out. The staff was happy and very friendly and eager to help. Overall this was a very nice resort to stay at howe [... read more]ver if you are going for the food this would not be the place.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Good

The service wasn’t that great here. Also the beach was lacking. The entertainment was pretty bad. Otherwise it was good but won’t go back to this one. Expected more from a four and a half stars. The stores are a massive rip off. Don’t buy from them.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: iberostar ensanachos

I have been to cuba over 15 times and without a doubt this is the best resort there. the rooms are great, food is best in cuba, and of course the staff are always friendly and courteous. This was the second time at this resort and won't be the last.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Totally Awesome Resort

This has to be the friendliest place we have ever stayed. Beautiful pool, awesome tasty food in the buffet. Only visited 1 a la carte, so good. Terrific entertainment. Will definitely go back. Love it

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Beautiful scenery

This hotel is very nice. We were put in the Spa section although we booked the Park section. I don't think rooms are any different. The buildings all looked the same. You are limited to the use of the snack bars and pools in the Park if that's your wristband but if your Spa you can use both Park and Spa areas. The Grand Village is a km or more down the path, you can only use those facilities if your band is for that section but they have access to everywhere. The lobby is situated between the Sp [... read more]a and Park sections and is the gathering place for the evening events, buffet, Italian and Japanese a la cares, cigar bar and lobby bar, gift shop. Lots of walking on this resort which is a good way to work off the excesses. If you have young children, it could be too much. The beaches are most beautiful which is usual for Cuba. Two beaches separated by a rocky point. Megano beach was closest to Park and Spa areas and is very long, Ensenachos beach is long and quieter. Doesn't fill up nearly as quickly. We spent time at both but favoured Ensenachos. The food variety was somewhat limited for such a big resort but you will not go hungry. Always fresh grilled meats and fish, pastas, eggs and pancakes. Side dishes not so plentiful. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our long walks. Only used the carts twice in the week we were there. We enjoyed our stay.

Hotel Mojito: Work in progress

I felt this was a 3 star location without the damage. The rooms were rough but clean. The pools were well maintained and in good shape but had broken tiles around the edges that were not a tough fix but no effort made to repair them. The entertainment through the day lacked inventiveness and the participation was poor as it was the same format/presentation each time. The evening shows were well done but the volume of the music and pa system might be considered dangerous to the hearing. I wear he [... read more]aring aides and had to remove them when watching the shows and it was still too load some people actually had their fingers in their ears at times. The food was good quality for the most but was the same everyday. The Ala Carte was great and the staff there were great. The site it self was still being repaired after the storm and the ground showed the damage and the attempts at repair. The beach was under construction while we were there and return clients said was far better than before the damage. I cannot say that we did not enjoy our stay but not likely to return in the near future. Perhaps when the reno's are completed and there is time to put things back together it may be a better place.

Hotel Mojito: Iberostar Mojito

The hotel service was very poor and workers there didn't wanna help you out at all. This is the worst hotel I have been at in CAYO COCO Washrooms in room smelt like sewage was backing up into the rooms. Resort was very poorly maintained and there was no one really to talk to either from the resort or from Hola Sun. Also we left some things on my back porch and it went missing. Wasn't worth of any real value but it did go missing. Also safe deposit box never worked in room. I don't recommend t [... read more]his resort what so ever. I've been to cayo coco 7 years in a row I've been to several iberostars in cuba but this was one of the worst. Also the buffet was the same everyday. Normally every other day buffets would be different but not at MOJITO.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Wonderful Holiday!!

Had an amazing time at Iberostar Encenachos. Reception staff,maids wait staff were all amazing! Some of the warmest people I have ever encountered. Sunwing rep so very helpful and informative.Easy and simple dealing with Trip Central also. If I had to complain about anything, it would be that there was no outlets in the bathroom for a curling iron. But I would return in an instant. An all around great visit to Cuba!!

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Ordinary

The grounds and lobby area are nice. We took a room upgrade to be located closer to the beach for US$200 extra. We finally got reimbursed, as it truly was NOT an upgrade. When we arrived in the room, the air conditioning was not working, the room is small, the lighting is bad, no exhaust in bathroom. However, beds comfortable. As for the dining, we are only allowed three à la carte restaurants for a 7-day stay. Buffet food very ordinary. I would not choose this resort for a future holiday...

Iberostar Selection Varadero: Great Cuban Resort

My husband and I were both really impressed with this resort! When booking our honeymoon we chose to go to this resort because of its rating, and we weren't disappointed. Aside from the Parque Central in Havana, this is our favorite and by far the best all-inclusive we have been to in Cuba. We have previously stayed at the Blau in Varadero and felt everything about this resort was better. The grounds were well maintained, the pool was in great shape and the service was awesome. The entertainment [... read more] (star staff) went above and beyond to make sure the guests were happy and entertained. The fitness center and spa were both great and every one catered to our needs. Our only complaint was that the food workers were handling raw and cooked meat with the same utensils. We noticed this both at the Japanese restaurant and at the buffet. The employees would use a fork to place raw chicken skewers on the cook top and then would serve you your cooked chicken skewer with that same utensil. This would be an easy fix for management to implement this basic food safe practice. Despite this, neither of us became ill and we both thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We would go back in a heartbeat and next time would gladly take our kids!

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Dependable

We chose this resort based on our experience at Iberostar Daiquiri, and found the resort dependable for service, cleanliness, good food selection and preparation, variety and entertainment. Knowing what to expect makes settling in quick and easy and negates the lost time getting oriented. Thank you Iberostar for, overall, a good experience. Room for improvement: Top of my complaint list is the local "artists" who appeared on (I think) Wednesday evening. EXTREMELY AGGESSIVE. The guy with the pa [... read more]intings shadowed me like a vulture, and the other two practically mugged me. Many guests commented that they did their best to walk the long way around to get to restaurants, but some had no choice but to walk the gauntlet. A couple of the public washrooms are way too small. At one of them, near the pool bar, the door to get in hits against the toilet before it is fully open, and the one near the lobby (not the one behind the lobby bar, that is good), but near the porter station, is also way too small. You can barely get your knees in the stall. As much as we like Iberostar, we will not go back to Puerto Plata. When the rain falls and all of the local pollution washes into the ocean, the beach is a shameful mess. Not shameful to staff, who do their best to clean up, but shameful to local control. When I'm swimming in the ocean and I bump into water bottles and disposable razors, I'll never go back. As a result, we may visit other Iberostar hotels, but not in the Dominican.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great Resort

This was our third visit to this resort and again we were not disappointed. The grounds were immaculate, the public areas were kept spotless, rooms were very nice and spacious and the food was very good and served hot. The food in the buffet was displayed beautifully and everything was kept very clean. We were here at the end of February and never had any problems finding a shady spot to relax. Plenty of lounge chairs everywhere. The entertainment was quite good.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: More than we expected

Excellent sea food, snorkelling, entertainment and such a friendly staff. Both beaches were within easy walking distance with well stocked bars and lunch food. Getting through Santa Clara airport is stressful with so many entering but do not buy the Sunwing VIP pass as they overbook this and it becomes a slower process with a waiting room that is overcrowded. Don’t try to exchange your money at the hotel right away as there are long lines, we waited a day and went right through. Except for [... read more] the above, which we hope to get a refund from, it was a very good week.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Beautiful Resort

This resort was fantastic. Great staff and Lance is Amazing as well as all front desk staff. Rooms were clean and comfy and I will definitely return soon to this resort. Jamaica is my favorite place to vacation. Love bringing girlfriend's here to share my love of Jamaica. 20 years and counting. My favorite getaway. People are amazing as well as hospitable. No better place for me to enjoy my Me time.

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Nice resort food not so good for our week

When planning our trips we rely mostly on reviews and feedback from friends. Seeing as this is a new resort with a gorgeous layout and reading past reviews we decided to splurge and check out this 5 star resort. This was our 8th trip to Cuba and we’ve heard on occasion to spend the extra money and go elsewhere. We did try Mexico and Dominican and have had positive experience, but we both love the people in Cuba and feel that it’s our second home and we will continue to go there. So with [... read more] that being said I will write my first review because like others we were both disappointed. Check-In- When we arrived at the resort around 4 we were told they were still getting the room ready. After about an hour they had a room in block 15, seeing as we did some homework we knew it would be a bit of a hike so we said we were willing to wait longer for a closer location and we were able to stay in block 5 which was close to all the amenities. We were very happy with their accommodations. As far as replenishing water and beer the first two days we had to ask. I figured if they didn’t want to do what was required then I didn’t feel the need for anyone in my room, our only request was to replenish our toilette paper and we were told on more than one occasion they ran out. Food- We have always enjoyed the food in Cuba, so that has never been a factor for us when booking a trip. This is the first and hopefully the last bad experience with food and lack of selection. I could go on about the set up of the buffet area and about the long jammed up lineups for pizza, pasta, fish, and meat but forget it. We chalked it up to how possibly the hurricane could have contributed to the lack of selection of food (the Japanese E la Carte was the best experience of the trip by far.) We decided to take the bus to the Iberostar Daiquiri to check out the resort. We did have lunch there and we were impressed with the quality and selection of food, so that cancels out the hurricane for the reason for lack of food to finding out they are run by different owners. The Daiquiri does have a nice market, gift shop, and beach but the atmosphere and layout at Playa Pilar Iberostar beats it. Beach-If you love laying on the beach and occasional running into the ocean then you may not like the layout considering they have a board walk over rough coral and you would have to go into the ocean by walking off the board walk. We knew that before we booked so we were ok with the set up. Cigar Lounge- Onei took good care of us at the Cigar Lounge. He made a tasty Spanish coffee and Sangria. He enjoyed discussing the history of Cuba with us which was a Big Plus. These are major points from our trip, overall we did enjoy the layout of the resort, the entertainment, servers, room, pool volleyball, but because of the quality and lack of food selection we will try another resort in the future.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Great vacation

I stayed at Iberostar Tainos mid February with my two teenage daughters. The poolside bungalow was spacious enough for all of us to have our own bed. The rooms are a little dated looking but they are clean and we'll kept. I can't say enough good things about Yamilla, who kept our room clean and fresh while leaving flowers and notes for us on the beds. The grounds are lovely and well kept as was the pool and beach area. We spent mornings at the beach, afternoons at the pool and we were alway [... read more]s able to get loungers for the three of us. The pool area did get very loud later in the afternoon when they had pool side entertainment. So if you're in a poolside bungalow and are the type to enjoy a late afternoon nap you might find yourself out of luck with the volume of the music and the animation staff on the microphone. The buffet had plenty of selection at all times. Some of the vegetable and fruit options were a little repetitive after a few days but the resort did a good job of offering variations and alternatives. The wait staff in the restaurants are some of the best I've ever encountered in any Resort. Always friendly, smiling and we couldn't have asked for better service. Yes, the WiFi is at times spotty and at times non existent. But we worked around it. Overall a great week with Iberostar Tainos.