Beautiful people, beautiful resort

This resort was absolutely lovely. The people were very welcoming and helpful. The beach and the views were amazing. The food did not agree with my tummy but please embrace it. We are lucky to stay here. Hoping to get another chance to come back!

Hotel Tuxpan vcation in june 2022 one week

it was very good ,weather sunshine water was worm no weaving food was good room was with ocean view i was dancing and enjoying time, a lot of trees and greens no raining at that time i like it and i will go again thank you Vera

Less than an amazing resort

The beach and the grounds are great, and a few of the actual staff workers are awesome, but that's where it ends. I paid for a VIP package and the room next door didn't. We got the exact same rooms, but I got pop and a few bottles of booze in my fridge during the week. We had the same buffet, same access to alcohol, same everything. Not sure how much Sunwing makes on this little scam ! It rained most of the week, which can't be helped, but there was a constant roof leak in my bathroom as a r [... read more]esult. Was never told of any of my VIP perks, I had to ask the sunwing rep, who in turn had to tell them I paid for a VIP package. No lobster on site so I didn't get that dinner, not that they offered to tell me or maybe offer an a la carte, something ! The buffet was not good, even by Cuban standards. 2 stores on site and a few souvenir areas. The "store" refused to take anything but a credit card so I was unable to buy bug spray, snacks, or beer. The cigar store would only take foreign cash or a credit card so I was able to shop there. Only the souvenir areas would take the Cuban Peso which I had exchanged for on the bus transfer. FYI...the airport, bank and hotel would only give me an 18 to 1 exchange rate. The bus transfer gave me a 40 to 1 exchange, but warned me that alot of places in Varadero would not accept their own Cuban peso. They were right, could not get a meal, a beer, or even a bottle of water at many places. I went to Cuba with a decent amount of money I wanted to spend, but could only manage to spend less than 100 after almost 8 days. I've been to Cuba 11 times now and I know not to expect too much, but this was by far the worst trip yet.

Great resort for a cheap vacation

For the price we paid, our group was very happy with our stay here. It is Cuba, so we were already expecting the food to be not great but we certainly didnt go hungry, nor did we get sick (a first for us & we've been to several different places). The beach bar had amazing fresh fish which we enjoyed almost every day we were there. Beverages were good but availability of some were hit or miss, based on available ingredients. The hotel itself is a smaller, older beachfront resort so one must kee [... read more]p that in mind. Rooms were ok...beds & pillows not as comfy as home but we were there to have fun in the sun, not sleep our vacation away. Bottled water seemed to be a precious commodity (1L bottle, not replenished daily) so once empty we ended up refilling it ourselves from pitchers available at the bars. Entertainment was good with games in the afternoon & nightly shows. We made our own fun most of the time & even played some baseball with staff who were delighted to do so! Speaking of staff, many thanks to Roberto (beach bar), Pablo(entertainment), Prinz?(DJ & baseball) Miguel (pool guy) and the many others who I've forgotten their names...we had a blast! Only issue we ladies had were the sand fleas/no seeums. Didn't bother the fellas but we came home with some very itchy bites! All in all, I'd gladly stay here again...just remember bug spray!

Some upgrades needed, but great overall

The staff was wonderful, very helpful and pleasant. The grounds, pool are various buildings were great. Even the food was good. The drawbacks are that the glass patio doors are foggy and need replacing, at least in the 2 rooms we used. The elevator lights and floor needs upgrading. And the toilet kept running in our room. But overall still a great place to go.

Cute and Quaint Resort

We had a great time at this resort. It was small and staff were friendly. Guests were mostly Russian but pleasant people when you get to know them. The shows every night at 9:30 PM were fun to attend by the pool and bar. The beach is a very close walk to the resort and is absolutely stunning. Try to get a room on the second, third or fourth floor if you can though as we had to switch due to the smell of dampness. Food is not the greatest, but you get to know what's good, and you just sti [... read more]ck to what you know is good. The hop-on hop-off bus is great to get into Varadero and to the marina, but you do have a walk a bit to get to it. Overall, really enjoyed our stay there.

Très bon service

Le personnel est toujours souriant et bien attentionné. On se sent rapidement bienvenue et on peut relaxer. Malgré que la piscine était en rénovation (ce qui est maintenant terminé) ils ont bien gérer le tout en aidant à trouver des places confortables sur la plage.

Not a good place for kids

I have been to Cuba before and have loved it! This time not so much. This hotel was such a let down after reading all the reviews and watching videos, it was nothing like it suggested. First off the desk people were very rude and not just a bad day rude but all week rude and condescending. There was nothing to do with the kids at night because the clubhouse was closed at 5:00pm, so you couldn't play basketball or indoor pool table, sad. If you like to drink and get hit on then this is the pl [... read more]ace for you, do NOT bring your kids. The a la Cart was a joke! first off it was buried in the corner upstairs where nobody goes. We did not get a seating until 8:30pm and did not actually get in until after 9:00pm. The food was no better than the buffet, not worth the hassle and the wait. I will say the beach is gorgeous and the sand nice and soft, lounge chairs were always available and it wasn't overcrowded. I have heard similar comments of other hotels in the Varadero area. I will visit Cuba again but not this area!

Good weather!

We had a great time in Cuba! The food as this resort was the worst I have had and I've been to Cuba 7 times. I lived off spaghetti and buns! Also there was no entertainment person....other than beach volleyball nothing was happening on the beach....same show every night....on the board it said magic show for one night....never happened. I stayed at starfish before (also a 3 star) and the entertainment was awesome....tug of war on the beach, foam party, beach party, rum testing, and lots more.... [... read more]they sure got the guest involved and had a blast! I will try a different resort next time.

Third trip to Tuxpan

I am a repeat guest at the Tuxpan Resort . The reason I come back is because of the wonderful staff . The rooms are basic and the elevator never works but they are clean and a little exercise is good . The beach is absolutely gorgeous, lots of chairs available. The pool is clean and refreshing . It was not the high time for travel so the resort was not at capacity . My friend and I were the only Canadians on the resort . The food was ok , def gets monotonous after 14 days . We did attend the [... read more] a la carte for some very nice dinners . It is possible to walk to Varadero , or take a cab for 10 dollars . Some very nice restaurants in town as well as the Beatles Bar and the Beer Factory! Do t forget to visit the coffee bar for some really well prepared coffees . It’s a hidden gem ! Again , I will def return to enjoy the beach and the sun and the friends I have made at the Tuxpan .

Great week had by all!

The people are great, the resort is very clean. The shows were fun at night and the pool is the cleanest I’ve seen in Cuba. The beach is Absolutely beautiful. The food is usual for Cuba and plentiful. Thanks for the fun Tuxpan.

Amazing service!!!

I couldn’t comeback happier from this hotel, everyone was really friendly and willing to help you out in anyway possible. The food was fantastic, the hotel was very clean and the service was top notch. Highly recommend!

Same old, same old

We have been to this hotel a dozen times and it has not changed in many years. Rooms are OK, the food is bland and repetitive, the only good thing is the beach. Thank God for that . The people of the hotel are nice.

Home as always

Hotel is starting to get some renovation. My bed was new. Although I am not to fussy the one thing I really woyld like to see improvements on is the ground and tiles you walk on. On the eay to the bathroom behind the stage the sidewalk needs repairs. When you head hits the tiles it be dangerous. I was ok but lucky. Staff is amazing as always. The beach is the best! Food still needs some improvements. Pool needs some TLC.

Great Times

I have very limited vision so cannot comment on many details. I had a very enjoyable time. Our accommodation and food was very good. I spent most of my time at the wonderful beach and certainly enjoyed our excursion and going into town. Staff were very supportive and friendly.

Be Live Tuxpan

This is our second trip to Tuxpan, the first one being 5 years ago. We loved the people then and still do , they are why people keep going back. We did see changes this time that made it both more appealing and also frustrating. The grounds are very well kept and the beach bar facility as well as the pools bars are much better. The elevator that wasn't working 5 years ago is still not working and it made me wonder why people kept going back when there is no effort to fix them. But the most distr [... read more]essing thing was the cooks.Alexis is the morning breakfast cook and he is nothing short of fabulous but the cooks at lunch and supper are in real need of training. The cooks at the grills DO NOT cook the food, they throw hamburgers , pork and fish on the grill, flip it and serve it. We took ours back and explained to them to press down the hamburger and leave it on long enough to cook...timed them from throwing on , flipping and serving.. 1.5 minutes. You can't even cook fish in that length or time. I wondered if anyone was going to ask how the service was. I am not trying to be rude but instead helpful, they need to be trained on the proper way to work food because people were taking it back or not taking it at all. We are not looking for a major or big elaborate resort, we like the size and the people and we feel you would be as good a five star if you simply took care to train and monitor your cooks. By the way, the outdoor BBQ's were the same.. throw it on 2 minutes, turn it over and throw it on a plate. I sincerely thank you for asking our opinion and I do hope that it helps you to make Tuxpan the place it is capable of being .. Deb and Angus. I'm sorry I would tell my friends to wait another year before booking there at this time

Great resort, Fabulous vacation!

This resort provided an amazing get away! Did I go in expected a 5 star Hollywood hotel? No. The rooms were comfortable, without being over the top (note: you do not care about the room once you experience the pools, beaches, and people). The staff was AMAZING all week. The food was great, even though I expected subpar cuisine–thanks to many friends' experiences at other cuban resorts (The man who made omelettes every morning was a force to be reckoned with). The resort is beautiful, the pool  [... read more]is well kept, the beaches are unbelievable, the staff were so friendly and truly took the time to get to know you. I honestly cannot say anything negative about this place. My lessons from my first time in Cuba? Stay on the resort to eat more, because the food is at par with the restaurants you pay extra for; you don't always have to go to the beach–the pool is beautiful in its own way and you don't end up with a swimsuit full of sand; and relax, have fun, enjoy the atmosphere and family/loved ones. The shows each night were magical, the drinks were always flowing and even the men who clean the windows take the time to get to know you. I will never gamble on another resort, this place is underrated– which I kind of hope it remains (although these employees deserve the world). Most people only take the effort to review services when they have a bad experience, I felt compelled to express my gratitude to this resort. Thank you for making a week to remember!

Amazing resort

I dont know where to start, the staff, the pools, the service, the rooms, the beach, the food, everything was amazing! But the staff made our trip 10x better. Their positivity made our days. Our maid Laritza always made a figure with the towels whenever she cleaned out room, and it was beautiful.

Great resort

This was our 7th time to Cuba but our first time at this resort and we were there 10 days. Our first impression, the resort looked great. When we got our rooms we were on the lower level and as soon as we went into the hall we could smell mold and it was musty. The room smelt the same. Later in the week, it got better with the air conditioning off so we assume that the smell was from the A/C unit. Otherwise, the rooms were clean and in good shape. The pool was awesome and the beach beautiful. Th [... read more]e first few days the food was not the greatest but by Friday it was much better. All in all, this was a great resort and I would definitely go back again. The only issue for us was the 30-minute walk to the hop on hop off bus stop.

One of the best experiences in our lives we hope to do it again at our most favorite resort it was like a little piece off paradise and heaven on earth.

I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone what a great time we had in Cuba at the Tuxpan. The food was delicious. The staff are amazing and kind. The beaches are awesome. I myself had to have some doctoring while I was there. The doctoring was also fantastic. Never would I be afraid to acquire their help if needed again. Our travel agent and airline were also excellent. Overall we had a fantabulous time. Would we do it again. You betcha in a New York minute. Thankyou for making our [... read more] vacation one we will never forget.