Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Wonderful resort

We were extremely pleased with our holiday at Iberostar Dorado. The facilities were well cared for. The staff pleasant and efficient. The food was tasty plentiful and available. We enjoyed the Beach and the pool and all who provided assistance . Our family found much much pleasure in being together in such a fine establishment. The entertainment was great and a variety of talent. Thank you. Sharon and Robert Cotnam

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: lovely resort

We enjoyed our week at the resort. Some highlights although there were many...the beautiful ocean, sandy bottom, gentle waves, great for being in the sea..(not enough chairs to be had..every day was a struggle that way)...some amazing dining experiences, even the main buffet but i will name Museo, the Japanese Resaurant that you needed reservations for, and the Greek restaurant as being at the top of our list... Easy to walk everywhere...but there were shuttle carts if needed. comfortable room [... read more]s especially bed and up to date bathroom so no problems there..liked the emphasis on the environment and less plastic, really appreciated the concierge communication so easily on the App..helped answer the simplest of questions quickly or got us help quickly for the safe, towels, etc...Any questions or needs were answered immediately..pretty impressive. Staff as always were wonderful. We had out last buffet lunch on the day we were leaving which was the last meal we had that day..and suddenly on the plane ride home to Toronto several hours later, i became very sick on the plane..thank heaven for those little white bags in the seat storage..i was very sick for a few days, also in the airport..not nice when there is a lineup in the washroom. I expect something i ate at lunch..small bit of an egg dish..not hot, not cold..everything else was what i had enjoyed every day and had been fine. But inspite of that, i really enjoyed the resort and i would go back.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Meh

We booked this trip based on the reviews and partly because of the potential honeymoon upgrade. Unfortunately, there was no upgrade or discussion of such but did request to see our marriage certificate and said they would send a "special surprise." Instead of a room upgrade, they sent sparkling wine to our room. It was a beautiful beach but the resort itself doesn't look like it's 5 years new. We had mold spores in our bathroom, everything in our room was damp from the toilet paper to the pillow [... read more]s and bedding. I would not recommend this resort to others. Guests are only given 500 mLs of water per day, understanding there are shortages but this became increasingly difficult during our stay. The flight landed around 6:15, we didn't get to our hotel until 8:30. When we arrived, there were dance performances right in the lobby where we needed to walk through to get checked in. This was very cumbersome and not helpful to entering guests just trying to get to their rooms after a long day of travel. I think five stars for this resort is incredibly generous, I wouldn't say it's more than three stars at maximum. We had great in flight experiences with airtransat and would definitely fly with them in future.

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Honest Review

Check in was very quick and the reception desk staff very nice. We stayed in a beautiful room on the third floor overlooking the beach. The room was kept very clean and the beds very comfortable. The grounds are large but walkable. They have carts that will drive you around. The resort didn’t appear to be full, however the pool was packed every day and didn’t seem big enough for the amount of people that were there. We always managed to get chairs at both beaches. We were disappointed that  [... read more]we couldn’t take out kayaks or go on catamaran rides. We were told that their rescue boat was broken so it wasn’t safe to go out. The drinks were pretty bad, so best to stick to wine or beer. The food was as expected. Omelettes or eggs for breakfast which were very good and Canadian bacon was good and very popular. There was only white loaf bread for toast. No selection of breads and rolls like at Iberostar Selection Varadero. Cinnamon loaf and homemade donuts were very good. Fruit was mostly Papaya, Gauva and Bananas. Lunch and dinner buffet was limited and repetitive, but it was well cooked and the buffet staff were all fantastic. Best dessert was the ice cream. Public bathrooms didn’t seem to be cleaned too often and a child was sick in the lobby one evening and it was over 20 minutes before it was cleaned up. I wasn’t very impressed on our first night sitting in the lobby and having a roving band come by our table. They played a song and immediately asked for “tips for beautiful music”. I think a better approach would be to have them playing in a specific area in the lobby, with a tip jar nearby. They were doing work at the resort while we were there. Re-tiling fountains and work on the waterpark. This resort is really lovely with a lot of potential but I don’t see returning to it in the near future.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great Resort

This was our 3rd time here. It's a beautiful resort. The grounds are so well maintained. The orchid garden is my favorite !. The staff are the most friendly people very. Not once did we encounter any issues. We did have a delay when we arrived as our room wasn't ready. This was a bit frustrating as we were tired from our early morning flight. We had requested a ground or 1st floor with a King bed. Ended up on top floor (2nd) as other request not available. Buildings are 3 floors .. [... read more] ground, 1st and 2nd floors. Good thing we could still do stairs as we are seniors...lol. Wasn't too sure about some of the food at first, but didn't take long what not to have. I did find some of them meats where overcooked, especially the chicken at the buffet... very dry.. But, always had a great selection, and enjoyed it . Didn't care for the Italian A La Carte. Selected the lasagna, didn't care for it at all. The lasagna at the buffet was much better. Saw a lot of negative comments on a FB group that the pool wasn't clean, we never had a issue with it. Of course you'll have leaves or bugs from time to time, that's normal. The beach was also very well maintained. .. windy, but lovely. Was surprised that they didn't have bar service by the pool.(staff member taking orders) or at the beach. But, access to a bar was never far away. Found out you had to "reserve" your chairs early by the pool if you wanted a good spot that provided shade later in day, Only 1 day when we did the half day City tour we couldn't get chairs at the pool or beach.. very disappointing.. Later found out about the Cruise ships that have excursions to come to the resort for 5 hours. They took any remaining available chairs. Sure enough I noticed at 11am a stream of people coming in with blue towels, different to the ones provide to us staying at the resort. Our room was very clean, no complaints there. Funny thing, the table and 2 Charis in our room had been removed, but not a big deal. Know this from several other times we've stayed at resorts with same room selection. Bar fridge always stocked. (Beer and pop).. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion provided.. Ok, but next time I think I'd take my own shampoo. Had to request face cloths, not left as normal with other towels, only did the once, and they where always then provided. A virus was still going around the resort. So many people had it. Thank goodness only lasted 24 hours. My husband got but I didn't. Remember to take Pepto Bismol with you, and wash your hands and use the hand sanitizer provided at the buffet, and A La Cart locations. Had a lot fun playing some of the games .. darts, ring toss, golf, corn hole toss. Meet a lot of really nice people. Never any issues with people getting out of hand from drinking too much, at least not that we ever saw. Since this was our 3rd visit to this resort, (have also been to Punta Cana and La Romana) we didn't really need to do a lot of the excursions. Our concierge (Taveras) was most helpful. He arranged for a taxi to take us to some spots we had not seen before. Umbrella and Pink Streets .. ok alleys... a must see ! Also went to City Square, the Cathedral and a great Cigar Store Vivonte near the square. Then to Jumbo to buy Brugal Rum, Santa Domingo coffee and vanilla. Another great trip with more memories. If you haven't been to Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada, it's worth trying !!

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Trip to Holguín

I’ve been to Cuba several times. This visit was a sad one. The hotel facilities and grounds are clean and the staff, especially the buffet staff, are very nice. The little beach is good for young children. But a walk or ride to the other side of the bay is needed to enjoy the real beach. No water sports available because they lack a rescue boat. So you cannot use their kayaks, pedalos etc. the water park was closed as it was broken. Of course we never go to Cuba for the food but thi [... read more]s time there was very little and what was available was repeated daily. The bar drinks were extremely limited and what they made was hardly drinkable. There is no entertainment to speak of. In the past we found Cuban resorts put on very nice shows. No games room. Two pool tables with one pool cue, for example. As much as I wish to support the people of Cuba I will find another way to do so through charitable organizations instead. We paid over $1700 per person which is no longer reasonable. I know the cost will be much higher to go anywhere else, but it’s about the value for your dollar.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: amazing beaches

Hotel was very good Nice clean room. Just ask for more towels or pillows they are very accommodating. Room close to everything Beaches were so amazing and free water catamaran,paddle boats, canoe. Food could be a little better as varieties were limited but had fresh fish everyday for fish lovers. Would go back for the price

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Great resort

It’s my third time in this resort and I just loved it . Great beach Great staff Great grounds Fair food but same food every day Fair entertainment Just loved this kind of resort because it’s a smaller size and adults only

Iberostar Waves Quetzal: Beautiful resort

We stayed at the Quetzal for 10 days in early March. We were very pleasantly surprised at the beautiful grounds. It is literally a jungle with numerous waterfalls, an abundance of vegetation as well as different animals. The reception was very quick and we were given a nice room in an excellent location; building 26. The buildings and the grounds were kept in exceptional condition...very clean and well maintained. The only downside we found was the walkway through the jungle as it is uneven and  [... read more]sometimes difficult to walk on. But then there is the option of using the main road. The resort is a nice size, not too big so easy to get from one end to the other. The pools are beautiful and kept very clean; lots of loungers and palapas. The main pool is very close to the beach so it's nice to be able to see the ocean. The beach is huge...very wide with beautifl white sand and again lots of loungers and palapas. The water here is tourquoise blue and very clear. The food was excellent, very tasty with lots of variety. It was very convenient to have the option of a full lunch or quick burger/hot dog in the restaurant by the beach. We enjoyed participating in the aqua fit in the morning and the entertainment every night. All in all, this is a very nice, clean and well maintained resort and we would highly recommend it.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Paradise

Quiet, small resort, very clean, long gorgeous beach, you can walk for miles, no loud music on the beach ( the way we like). The stuff are very friendly, welcoming,always with the smile ( thank you “Capitano” and your team) helpful management, available all the time. The food; the best I had in Cuba and more; all kind of cheese, meat, very good Spanish wine, you can eat at the special restaurants or in the dining room ( if you don’t like what is ready make you can as chef to prepare fresh fish,  [... read more]chicken, pork, sometimes beef or seafood. We really enjoyed entertainment every night after supper; all the artists, musicians are very talented. Thank you for the amazing time, we will be back

JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar: Extraordinarily lovely resort!

The Joia Paraiso by Iberostar is an amazing adult only resort. The hotel decor is lavish and ornate. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. We went for a lovely walk every day .We spent most days by the quiet pool where all loungers/ beds are available in curtailned cabanas. The service here is extraordinary. Your every need is catered to. The food was great. My husband managed to find beef tenderloin to his delight even at the buffer. Food display was lovely especia [... read more]lly the desserts! For a special treat take in the Spa pool complete with juice bar, warm whirlpools and massaging shower heads. The beach is beautiful..all deep sand..not rocky..very little seaweed.Overall a great experience!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Fabulous Resort

Stayed on the Coral side in a swim up room. Resort is very clean, staff is wonderful. Janner at the cigar bar makes the best Mojitos, Dairon at the buffet will make sure you are well looked after, Helen in the lobby bar is a sweetheart and makes sure your drink is full. Anything else you need then Ariel and Carlos are the go to in the lobby office. Housekeeping staff is top notch! Beach bar has the best Margaritas! Pools are clean and beach is absolutely beautiful. Had a great week but it went b [... read more]y way too fast

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Our second home!

Honestly, I don't know where to start. But I guess let's start with the best part, the staff. From the moment you check in to the moment you leave, you are treated with the utmost respect, such kindness and a feeling of belonging. I start my day off with the best coffee in the court yard, In my opinion, Yara makes the best! then onto breakfast, where we were greeted every day by amazing staff! A big thank you to generoso, he made sure we never left without a smile. The amazing animation team  [... read more]had us all up and made sure our day was full of laughter and fun, never a dull moment. A big thank you to Pina Colada, Lil weyne, ninga, Road Runner, Smiley, and Rambo. You guys are amazing! The resort is small and just what we like. The rooms are good and clean with friendly cleaning staff our room was always clean and well stocked with drinks. Do I think the resort is the most stunning? No, but it's the sweetest, well-kept, and absolutely feels like home. One last think I definitely cant forget, if you ever need assistance with anything gust related find Manuel he is amazing!! We were returning guests, and I can't wait to rebook for next February! A must visit in my books

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: We had a wonderful time as a family

The facilities were top notch, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was better than expected and we always had more than enough to eat. The sports bar was a nice place to hang out in the evening. I would say I didn't enjoy some of the song choices that the dj's played in the afternoon... some songs had lyrics that were very inappropriate for a family resort but when I asked to change the song they obliged. We stayed for 5 nights and it was a wonderful time. There weren't any te [... read more]nnis rackets to play tennis.Our room for our family looked over the neighbouring adult only resort and they were very loud with their music, we probably should've asked for a quieter room but it didn't bother us enough to ask to change. Overall a wonderful relaxing time. I miss my morning coffee in the beautiful lobby bar and of course the most beautiful beach I have been too!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Excellent resort

This is a very excellent resort , clean grounds great pools good food and drinks. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. Very quiet surroundings beach was nice and easily accessible. Snack bar was good a la cart restaurants were very good

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Definitely be back

We stayed here at Bella Vista and they exceeded all my expectations and we will definitely be back.. We've been to Cuba probably over 10 times and this for me was my best experience, the savings was a bonus..

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Super resort

To begin with I’m handycuped and got a room with walking shower and grab bar all over. The room itself is big and kept very clean,our cleaning lady Reisa was very efficient and pleasant . The grounds are beautiful and the little golfcarts take you wherever you want to go. Now to the dining The Buffet dining has plenty of food and they have 3 Specialty Restaurants. The bars are well stocked.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Disaster vacation

For starters the flight was delayed by 28 hours. We finally arrived at the resort late, then we went to the “snack bar” which only had half cooked patties/boiled hotdogs with no buns, ketchup or mustard which was false advertising so we got sick our first night. The next day during breakfast we were hoping to replenish all the food we threw up the night prior and realized they were yet again short of everything with slim to no options. I tried getting bacon and it was raw. The fish and meat the [... read more]y only cook on one side and when we asked for it to be flipped they blatantly ignored us which is super disrespectful. As a non alcohol drinker they only ever had “orange Fanta” which was super watered down. during the duration of the trip we still didn’t have regular items that were advertised on the Sunwing website. My wife got a water and it had some sort of mold or gunk in it and it made her sick on our catermaran excursion. We got scammed when taking out money from the atm at the resort for Cuban pesos saying they didn’t have usd or cad. The hotel advertises that they can exchange multiple currencies. Then when we decided to go use the money it had less value then what we were told. This was supposed to be our honeymoon after recently getting married and will never be returning to Sunwing or Cuba especially. Super disappointed and disgusted. Almost all food was inedible. Not looking for a compensation voucher or travel credit. We are looking for a full refund. Thanks.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: Third trip better than ever !!

It was our third visit and the staff and resort continue to exceed our expectations! The rooms are clean and spacious and well air conditioned. The meals were amazing and so many options. The butlers Junior and Laritza are amazing ! They take care of all your reservations and are always helpful and available. There were many choices at the bar and premium liquor available. It’s easy to get a cart in order to go down to the beach and it’s just perfect there. Lots of sandy beach areas as well as p [... read more]laces to snorkel. There were more options for entertainment in the evening this year which was appreciated! Thank you to the great staff …. We will be back next year!

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Excellent Resort

We recently came back from staying one week at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo resort in Mexico. It was a great place! The food was good, the grounds and rooms were very well maintained, and the service was impeccable. The app was a great way to get information about activities as well as communicate with guest services. We would highly recommend this resort and can't wait to return!