Beautiful view beautiful staff!!

My over all experience at Villa Iguana was a good one. The room was decent for not being a 5 star. The view was gorgeous and food was ok. I loved that it was adult only and that it was a smaller resort, it made for a relaxing week! The staff was my favorite part by far, made me feel very comfortable and wecomed. Also they were very helpful and accommodating with anything we needed. The beach was closed due to the tide being up , however the beach at the resort next to us was open and was a 1 min [... read more] walk away. They had excursions and could take day trips for very minimal charge. The local beaches near by Sarina and Paraisa which you could visit by boat were absolutely amazing!! You could also do a catamaran to see the coral reefs , which i will be doing next time for sure! Most beautiful in all of Cuba! Overall a great experience !

Very impressed with this resort.

My wife and I were looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We found it at the Villa Iguana, which is an adult only resort. We were greeted by friendly staff at the office upon arrival and it got better from there. The bartenders, waiters, waitresses and chambermaid just made us feel so special. The room, as well as the entire grounds were kept very clean. The food was good, you don't come to Cuba for the food, but this was the best I've had in my 3 trips to Cuba. Thankfully only put on 2 lbs [... read more]. lol. There is no beach at this resort, but they provide a bus to the Villa Marina, which is a 10 min. ride to catch a catamaran to Sirenis Beach. The boat ride is also complimentary and takes about 10 minutes. Sirenis beach is a gorgeous white sand beach. There is a bar & snack bar at this location. The salt water pool at the resort was always clean and we never had a problem getting a chaise lounge. We are already thinking of returning next Feb. This resort may be rated @ 3 1/2 * but except for the beach it is a 5 * to me.

Ok but nothing special

This resort was not bad but it was not good either. there is no beach but you can take a short walk and use one of the other resorts beaches which are ok or you can be herded up like cattle to be taken to the marina hop on a fairy to go to a very nice beach but this usually takes an hour each way. The bus drivers on the way back make you wait until they are ready to open the bus doors to let you in. (even though they are sitting in their waiting. The bungalow rooms were o very dark due to i [... read more]t being all wood. the cleaning staff do not do a good job regardless of the tip you leave. The food is ok and plenty of it. you will not go hungry. The bar tender will look right at you and make you wait until he is ready to sere you. This resort is very quiet so if you are looking for a place to relax and unwind this is the place to be. It served my purpose but I do not see myself returning to this resort. The front desk guy is slimy and will tell you what he thinks you want to hear but then does not deliver when you show up to hold him accountable for what he says. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. the resort has some potential but the grounds keeper spend most of the day sitting in the shade making flowers. This resort also caters to the French speaking crowd.

Villa Iguana is not what we expected!

This was our 7th trip to Cuba as a family so we have some context in terms of what a decent resort on this island should be. I will start with the positives. Villa Iguana is a dated facility but is well maintained. The rooms where clean, although infiltrated with a variety of ants (which is not uncommon). Staff really made the resort and were amazing, helpful and friendly. The food was decent. A must do is the visit to the nearby real Cuban beach which is accessed by a free shuttle from the  [... read more]resort. This beach is only 6 km away from the resort. The weather ... well it was what you can expect from Cuba - hot!! Also, the airport was very close to the resort which was great in terms of travel time. Now the areas for improvement. Fly management - there were an unbelievable amount of flies at this resort both in the main bar/snack bar area and the restaurants. You were constantly swatting flies away from your drinks and food. Although staff attempted to cover most of the food with saran wrap presented at the buffet, flies managed to infiltrate. Spray bomb was used around the entrance and food stations before customers entered the restaurant in an attempt to control this problem (this practice definitely turned me off eating the food). I would recommend that they get some sort of pest management expert in to provide some sort of plan to help address this problem. Cooking staff definitely require some food handling training. At the grill/fry stations cross contamination (between cooked and raw meats) was the common practice. Food was also handled by bare hands which were not cleaned even after staff were wiping/cleaning stoves and countertops. The Pizza guy was observed drinking straight rum during his shift daily and perhaps was one of the worst offenders in terms of food handling. The Beach was non existent and one could not go for more than a 100 metre walk without being interrupted by rock outcroppings. I understand that the beach was somewhat destroyed by the recent hurricane activity which is unfortunate and not the resort's fault. What made it worse, is that the only part of the beach that was decent was dominated by parading naked people. Just to give you a sense of demographics at the resort, there were a significant amount of seniors and a notable contingent of gay persons (which I don't have a problem with at all). There were very few young adults and a small representation of middle aged people. This mix was not typical of other resorts we have visited in Cuba. I left that we overpaid for this trip. The resort is more like a 2 to 2.5 rating and if you can get it for around $700/week all inclusive then it might be worth pursing. This particular resort seems to be 10 years behind other resorts in Cuba. I would recommend a resort in Cayo Coco or Cayo Santa Maria over Cayo Largo for the above reasons.

Still a happy place for a holiday - but

Love the staff and they do try hard to please but think maybe next time to Cayo Largo I would go to Hotel Pelicano. Iguana just hasn't been able to undertake the ongoing maintenance and the flies and mosquitoes were VERY annoying especially in the dining room where something as simple as fly papers would really help. They did fog the entire resort every night but the e environmental impact and impact on our health was dubious! The food is basic but there is always something edible and tasty.  [... read more] Really must say how friendly all the staff were and it should be noted that the resort is very gay friendly. The resort's beaches at the moment are minimal as the wide beaches have been eaten away over the last few years but most of the hotels in the area do have some clothing optional areas which is an attraction but may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh well there are lots of other beach areas for the textile people. We did visit the Pelicano which does have some children but outside of March Break they seemed bearable and the food was a lot nicer and the facilities more updated. I have seen comments from others about the tipping issues at this hotel but I didn't find those comments to be in line with the service we had while visiting.

Lovely gem of a resort!

I had a wonderful time in Villa Iguana. It was a perfect relaxation experience. Access to miles of white sandy beaches and wonderful service throughout. Do take advantage of a sunset massage for a fraction of what it would cost back home. Food was great! Amazing fish.

Endroit magnifique !!!

C' est très propre , la nourriture est excellente , le personnel est souriant , attentionné et très efficace !!! La plupart se force à parler français !!! Pas de plage mais , transport gratuit et très bien organisé pour passer du bon temps à 2 magnifiques plages !!! Température extraordinaire !! Semaine inoubliable !!!

Our 10th trip to Cuba, 4th in Cayo Largo and 2nd to Villa Iguana

We like the simplicity of the place and it's very good for the value as we are going back to Cuba in July/August. The people make this place and we feel safe! We love Cayo Largo. This time we walked from the Sirenas beach back to the hotel. Next time, i'll bring a hat and better sandals as we had to climb a little!

VERY PEACEFUL RESORT

Returned from vacation Feb 3 2019 from Iguana 4 Adults all 55 plus The Beach is gone but a 2 minute walk and you find yourself on an adjoining beach Beautiful White Sand The sound of the waves are memorizing. Perfect for a couple of hours strolling down the beach. Saltwater pool - perfect for laps- never crowded. The resort was clean and comfortable. We stayed in a bungalow and it was amazing - hot water constantly, comfortable beds and linens, very clean. The patio door did squeak bu [... read more]t it made it homey. The food was very good - lots of choices. The coffee and the drinks where awesome. Service staff very polite and accommodating. Very close to the airport so no long bus ride. The airport was not crowded . I would recommend this resort to fellow Cuban travelers. You will not be disappointed.

Just what the doctor ordered

This was our third time in Cayo Largo and second staying at Villa Iguana. Our check in was quick and friendly as were any dealings with any all staff members there. Three staff members actually remembered us from last year (and believe me, we are so low key that it's not a case of "OMG...I remember those two") The older gentleman at the bar remembered I brought some baby items there last year and coincidentally his his son just had a daughter and even remembered my drink. I was AMAZED. Enestad  [... read more]at the snack bar remembered us as well and remembered we didn't want artichokes on our pizza lol. Villa Iguana isn't luscious in foliage, the rooms aren't swanky, and yes, you have to walk 5 minutes to the beach next door, but the food is great, the people are amazing and it feels like home. We doubt we will ever go elsewhere. I can see if you're younger and need more to do that you might be bored there on resort and would need to venture off to find your entertainment, but if you are just looking for peace and quiet and a good relaxing time, I can't recommend this enough!

Tiny Gem!!!

It is really unfortunate that the beach is completely gone, but a 30 minute walk gets you to one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see. The hotel is basic, not many thrills or frills, but clean and the food was delicious, even if there isn't much to chose from. We will be back again!

Had a Blast

The hotel room was perfect, the people were great, friendly and helpful. There was no beach but other beaches were accessible. The food was Cuba. It is a 3 and half star hotel and my expectations were surpassed.

Welcome to paradise

Great place staff and resort. I highly recommend this place if your looking for a very quiet relaxing vacation. Staff was amazing and food was great also. Awesome cooks and they go the extra mile to make sure everything is right. Ray did an amazing job as the head chief

Resort with no beach!!!

Whoever goes to this part of Cayo Largo must now, that beach is destroyed. This is very unfortunate. Walking in the beach is dangerous (rocks). Food - we all know about Cuban food, people - nice but quite often unprofessional and unreliable!!! Examples of unfortunate events: entertainment during the celebration of the New Year - what supposed to be bubbles for fun, turned out to be a massive amount of soap covering the swimming pool! Of course, the swimming pool was then closed for days.. ano [... read more]ther example - Wednesday nights, festivities in Marina: transportation did not work and the bus came at 1:00 am. Supplies in the room - one little piece of soap for the whole week. With a great sadness I must say, that I will never come back to Cuba.

Good hotel price/quality

This is a basic hotel. Very clean, rooms are ok and the view of the ocean is a nice thing. Restaurants are just Ok, not many row vegetables and not many ingredients used for cooking. But they have acceptable variety. The snack bar is nice, cappuccino, espresso and Irish coffees are great! The restaurant where you can eat lunch and dinner has nice sea food. The lobster dinner was really great. What this hotel is really missing is the beach. The transportation to the Sirena and Paradise beaches sh [... read more]ould normally be included, but they are charging for it. Luckily the Eden hotel next to Iguana has a beach, nice and empty. Terrible biting insects in the evening.Personnel very accimodating and nice. Entertainment team and barmans are really great.

Love it!

Nice hotel - excellent deal for the buck. Have been there 3 times and enjoyed each one. Except last time (October 2018) there was almost no beach at the resort. A bit on the left - towards Pelicano. The rest was as usual - good, clean rooms with running water and AC. Excellent service, reasonable food.

Parfait petit hôtel, je recommande!

Un parfait petit hôtel, sans flafla inutiles. Le restaurant, le bar, la piste de danse, le snack bar ainsi que la piscine, tout est au même endroit, à proximité des chambres. Les bungalows de bois sont plus éloignés, alors en basse saison, ça fait un peu plus loin à marcher. Le buffet du restaurant propose un choix très restreint de mets mais tous sont très bons (meilleurs qu'au Sol). Sérieusement, la nourriture est vraiment très bonne, même si elle est très simple. De fruits frai [... read more]s tous les jours (ananas, papayes, melon d'eau et parfois des mangues). L'animation manque un peu d'enthousiasme mais l'essentiel est là. Je vous suggère de payer le supplément pour prendre une chambre avec vue, car ces chambres-là sont vraiment très proches de la mer. Le personnel est courtois, sans être vraiment chaleureux, mais ça va. Soyez prévenu du nudisme à la plage qui borde l'hôtel. Certains peuvent être choqués. Pour la distance de l'aéroport, la vue sur la mer, la qualité de la nourriture, la proximité à l'intérieur de l'hôtel, et surtout le prix (700$) je le recommande à 100%. Si vous voulez quelque chose de luxueux et luxurieux, je vous recommandé de payer plus cher et d'aller au Sol. N'oubliez pas d'apporter chasse-moustiques (on en a eu seulement le dernier soir), tapette à mouches et parapluie/puncho.

Good value

Good for what you pay for. J ai bien aime cet endroit pour ma premiere visite a cuba. Beau resort pour personnes aimant le naturisme et la tranquilité sans enfants. 1035$ pour 2 semaines de sejours difficile de trouver un deal de la sorte.

Thank you to Villa Iguana and their wonderful staff! Hasta Luego Amigos!

This was our 9th time in Cuba and 3rd time in Cayo Largo. We just want to go back! We are very happy that we waited till the spring to visit Villa Iguana. The hotel was not too busy so we dined à la carte several evenings. This is the best food we've eaten in Cuba. Thank you to their wonderful staff. They were exceptional! We booked standard room and love to hear and see the ocean all the time. It's hard to find something bad when you are in paradise... The only complain are the mo [... read more]squitoes on our last night at the Rancheon but we loved our meal so we stayed till the end! The desert were very good and the bread was homemade. Gracias!

I had a wonderful time , was small and friendly .

I have always admired the Cuban ways . This hotel is 10mins from the airport . The landscape is people friendly , I had a main floor room by the pool and it was large and clean . Food was tipical, always something to eat even if your fussy. I have always said there is more food at each meal then I have at my home in Muskoka. Nothing to be complaining about . Fruits , vegetables , meats , pasta, bread , soup , and fish , it’s all good . And the deserts , I don’t eat deserts much but I do  [... read more]when I’m away , again no complaints here . I enjoyed the staff , the layout, the entertainment , Jessica is lovely . Also met a young lady named Lachi who by the way is a dance teacher to young Cuban dancers Interested is keeping the culture alive . She cleans to help her familia . The beach was incredible , you need to be a good swimmer as it can be a little rough when the wind is up. Not to far away on the island there are two more beaches , calm and most beautiful . The names are Pariscio and Serinas. There is a marine close by as well. Some shops , a restaurant, catamaran, fishing boats, and dive centre . Weekends you’ll find night time entertainment in the square . I really enjoy this small friendly island . It’s easy to go for a walk , flat , no hills, lots of room to roam from one hotel to the next . Pizza , hot dogs , fries at the bar , and a kick butt margrarita. If you like small and friendly and sandy beaches this place is a good choice . And the price is right early spring when we have all had enough of the snow !