Sanctuary at Grand Memories Holguin: Best bang for your dollar

We arrived home last week from a week stay at Sanctuary at grand memories Holguin, this was our 9th trip to to Cuba and probably our most enjoyable. The Hotel although very large and required a lot of walking, was excellent. The grounds were beautiful and well cared for The rooms were cleaner than any we have stayed in and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The beach was as good as you will find and being farther east,the weather was great. We purchase the premium package which gav [... read more]e us an extra al la cart as well as our own dining area.We also had access to two butlers Carlos and Eddy who were very helpful in booking our dinners and looking after our needs. Although the bus ride is a bit long approximately 1hr 45 minutes it is worth it as you get to see some of the real Cuba. I would recommend that if you travel to Cuba, leave your loonies and toonies at home and go to the bank and get some American 1s an̈d 5s for Tips as there banks will not take coins or ripped bills. If you don't mind doing a little walking and you want a first class Hotel, I would certainly recommend the Sanctuary

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: Amazing resort as always.

Over the years as I have been going to this resort what can I say. It keeps getting better all the time. I have met so many friends and to this day I still talk regularly to some of them, and it's been over ten years since we met. The staff is wonderful some have been there for 30 plus years. I met one elderly lady that has travelled to that resort 100 times. Now that says something about this resort. All as you have to go is one time and you will fall in love with Luna Mares. You have to go of  [... read more]the resort and talk to the locals and see how hard their lives are. Take plenty of small items like toothpaste, bandages, deodorant, toothbrushes candy for the children, medicine, they need it all and you will see their happiness. Only thing now, I have to wait till Oct to visit my second home.

Starfish Guardalavaca: Very happy to have discovered Starfish Guardalavaca

The kind of place that works best for our group. Smaller, not too noisy with lots of opportunities for off-resort hiking and exploring. Food and rooms were great and staff were friendly. The cuban music and culture are alive and well in Guardalavaca. These are the reasons we keep coming back to Cuba.

Starfish Guardalavaca: Lovely resort

Loved this resort. It is smaller but everything we needed. Grounds are well kept, nice clean buffet. Very comfortable rooms with quiet a/c, Fridge, safe, roomy balcony with chairs. Linens were nice and white, comfortable mattresses and pillows. We had hot water, except for a few hours one day. We hiked away from the resort in a different direction each day and thoroughly enjoyed the countryside and people we met. The Guadalavaca craft market is right beside this resort which is ha [... read more]ndy. We have no complaints. Super nice staff.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Clean, friendly, very accommodating,

Everything was so close to our #5 villa section..The grounds are so well taken care of .Beach was beautiful sand was cleaned daily lots of seats n shade .Meals were plentiful enjoyed the a la carte , buffet was brimming lots of selections. Our room was very clean, water in room always had electricity and hot water ..looking forward to another trip... We had a problem with park n fly the discount Trip Central offered was invalid..I wrote to our agent but have not had a reply..

Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort: Beautiful Resort

Spent the week of Jan.21/2025 to Jan28/2025 Hotel and staff were great, from grounds to pools, restaurants but most importantly the staff. From reception, bar staff, grounds keepers, servers basically anyone who worked there. They all went out of their way to make our stay relaxing and trouble free.

Playa Costa Verde: PCV Home away from home

Playa Costa Verde is an older hotel, that gets well maintained. It offers activities for young and old alike. The food situation was much improved from last year, despite the warnings of food and drink shortages that are posted on travel warnings to Cuba. Beach is amazing, and the ocean offers nice snorkeling spots right in the bay of the resort. During our 3 week stay we did not experience any black-out periods due to power grid problems that are regularly experienced by the Cuban people; [... read more] the resort has back up generators and it is able to draw their power from 2 different power grids, so it is not often that they are without power. Staff at PCV is super helpful, friendly and courteous. (unlike some of its guests; if you experience rude behaviour, it is mostly from fellow tourists) It is quite difficult to rent scooters or cars due to the fuel/gasoline shortages that Cuba is experiencing. Because of this issue, the classic taxi fares have significantly increased, but are definitely worth booking, in order to experience the real Cuba.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: The Staff Are The BEST

This was our 3rd time to Club Amigo it is definitely our home in Cuba! Although you could only get omlettes for the week our favorite waitress was able to get us eggs so we could have them over easy. They didn't have butter on some days but there was always something to eat. I don't eat pork or beef but was able to have chicken and fish and salad daily. We had a beautiful renovated room on the 4th floor with a great view of the ocean. The resort is split and the villas now belong to the Starfish [... read more] Resort which is adult only. Club Amigo is so family friendly and the staff just love children. Special shout out to Inalvis, Jamilay, Dorisella, Rudolpho, Danilo, Anna, Mirta, Glexi, Peachy & Jorlan the Entertainer is fabulous! for their EXCELLENT service. The night shows are across the street by the bungalow pool, with it's own bar. Bingo everyday is so much fun. We also like that you can walk off resort and explore the village and nearby town. We will definitely be back :)

Brisas Guardalavaca: Nice clean resort

We stayed in the Villas. Room was clean but we had a sink leak in the bathroom and a leak in the ceiling in the bathroom. We did mention to someone about the ceiling leak but no one addressed it. We did tell the staff again when we checked out. Our housekeeper was amazing, we couldn't have asked for a better one! Hotel grounds were clean but there was a lack of toilet paper in the bathroom beside the bar. Staff were very friendly. Wish there was more fruit to choose from.

Playa Pesquero: Beautiful resort!

This was our second trip to this resort and once again, extremely happy and grateful to have spent past week there. Staff make you feel like you are part of the family, lots of food and drinks and most of all beautiful turquoise water and sandy beaches! Highly recommend to everyone!!

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Relaxing getaway

The grounds were clean, the staff were very friendly, the rooms were very adequate, and the food was decent. The resort wasn’t crowded, although there never seems to be enough lounge chairs. The beach was beautiful and the pool was large and never crowded. My biggest complaint was having smokers everywhere even in the nonsmoking areas.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Love this resort.

My 22nd trip to Brisa’s so it’s like going home. The staff is always wonderful, hotel always clean & shiny. The food isn’t quite as plentiful nor are the mixed drinks but that’s ok. The surroundings & friendliness make up for it all.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Best resort!

This is our 3rd trip to the Paradisus Rio de Oro. We are not typically repeaters anywhere. The rooms are large and well maintained, grounds are extensive and gorgeous, and the 4 beaches are breathtaking. The off beach snorkeling opportunities are excellent. We snorkled every day! The food was plentiful and, for Cuba, exceptional. The staff are wonderful and just want the guest to have a great time and feel cared for.

Playa Costa Verde: Excellent Resort

Grounds well kept, plenty of food, great staff and very accommodating. Bars were great as well as the al la carte restaurants. Beach was beautiful and lots of non motorsports o choose from. Many different day trips to choose from.

Playa Pesquero: Beautiful resort

Clean rooms, beach, dining area & all around. We enjoyed the service from the beginning to the start. Great entertainment provided especially by Juan who was patient with us learning how to dance, sing or even doing karaoke. It was our 2nd.trip to this resort & we will be back!

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Great place

Very happy with the overall experience at this resort. Beautiful room, food was adequate despite food shortages in Cuba, beach was excellent and pool was clean and huge. The staff was extremely welcoming. Make sure to bring Canadian bills to exchange their coins because the bank doesn’t accept them. We used $1 tips in USD and brought larger bills to exchange with the locals/staff to help them go to the bank.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Worse experience ever!!!

This hotel use to b really good, I have not been to it for 12 yrs, since last time his hotel's name changed few times. Really bad service all around, I have never seen a buffet like this ever, this suppose to be a tropical paradise, should have all the tropical fruits, there was only papaya, not even banana some days. With only 15% occupancy. Haven't seen any of the staff, smiling or laughing, everyone seem to be serious and sad. It wasn't a

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Holguin: Very nice resort

Très bel hôtel, propre, lit confortable, toujours un excellent service à Cuba. Veuillez vous attendre à faire 1h45 de bus pour se rendre à l’hôtel, c’est le seul bémol, je dirais que c’est le beau resort où je suis allée à Cuba.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Great holiday, but not the same hotel it was 10 years ago

We came to Brisas Guardalavaca to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We got married there with 76 of our friends and family. We expected shortages, but not the cold-lukewarm showers and musty filtered bar water with no ability to purchase bottled water anywhere. The people were warm and friendly, but the hotel has not aged well. Most days there were no eggs after 8:30am and they are not making cappuccino from beans any longer; just using a machine with what looked like instant coffee. We do [... read more]n't go to Cuba for the food, and we never went hungry, but we couldn't get Mojitos, Pina Coladas, Dacquaris etc. Only the a la cartes ever had shrimp. The 24 hour snack bar wasn't. The only food in the tiendas was saltine crackers. The market near the resort had canned food for Cubans but no water, beer or snack food. The bar in the Villas section closed at 4:30pm and we couldn't get that clarified for almost a week. Several days there was no water at all in the room while they worked on the plumbing. On the plus side, we were able to go to four a la carte restaurants over two weeks and also had a romantic dinner on the beach to celebrate our 10th anniversary and those meals were great. We moved rooms after 4 days and the new room had a bit of an ocean view, although the 7:30am daily cement mixer outside our balcony was a bit of a distraction. The staff presented us with a beautiful tray of juice, fruit, cider and breakfast on our anniversary morning and decorated our room with towel art and flower petals. I enjoyed the trip, and I know Cuba is struggling, but I think we will choose another destination next year, perhaps going back to Cayo Largo if Sunwing starts flying out of Toronto again.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

We just arrived home from our vacation at Aston Costa resort and can only give a A+ . This was our third time at this resort and truly cannot wait to return hopefully in March 2025. The staff are amazing and could not ask for more. They have an employee a driver. for resort named Jamie who definitely cares and goes above and beyond his duties to make vacationers have a fantastic experience. We stayed in 19106 and our cleaning service for room was amazing. Beach is beautiful, drinks great , a [... read more]nd food was ok and you never leave hungry. So thank you To all staff at Aston Costa for a fantastic vacation