Iberostar Coral Ensenachos: A very Nice Surprise

I want to not promote this hotel so it stays quaint and peaceful but I must be honest it exceeded my expectations. What’s makes this hotel so special are the people, they are so welcoming and friendly. The rooms and location will be a wonderful surprise. My only complaint is the food inconsistency but it’s Cuba so that’s expected. This is not a place for teenagers as there is nothing for them . It’s for older adults who want peace and quiet and a chance to meet others . A great place for singles [... read more] as I met so many people and was fine on my own as I needed a restful vacation. Just don’t book with Sunwing try Air Transat.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: A fantastic vacation as always

The grounds are beautiful and kept immaculate. The beach is wonderful and you can walk for hours. The food at the buffet changes on a daily basis for a week at a time. The servers are wonderful, especially Domingo. The room was perfect. Any issues we had such as our TV not working were fixed in a relatively short period of time, for example, within 24 hours. we were in a near the beach room and the view was beautiful. No complaints and we are looking forward to our next vacation at this hotel.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: First and last visit

I had an incident the first night I arrived at this hotel. Two men were pounding on my door and speaking in Spanish and I didn’t understand what they were saying. I had been lying in bed as it was 8:20 pm and walked to the door to hear the door lock open (I had the bolt on too). I met these two men as they were trying to enter my room and they asked me if my cable was working. The one man had two towels under his arm. I said there was nothing wrong with my cable and I closed the door. I immediat [... read more]ely called the desk and was told they would speak to the maintenance men. I then got dressed and headed over to the desk to speak to management. I met the two men standing and talking to a third man in the area just outside my room. As I passed the one man said ‘Can I talk to you? I said ‘no and stay out of my room’. When I got to the desk and spoke to the staff they told me that the manager wasn’t available. A minute later one of the ‘maintenance’ men appeared at the desk and I said that’s the guy who was just at my room. They guy at the desk said that he was the manager. I said tell him to stay out of my room. I was then told that he wasn’t able to tell him to stay out of my room as he was the manager and that he had the right to go into my room! I then proceeded to tell the man behind the desk that I didn’t feel safe and didn’t want anyone, including housekeeping to come into my room. I was uncomfortable as I was travelling alone to this resort. I was uneasy and slept with a table against my door that night. The next morning I spoke to the Air Transat representative for the hotel. She spoke to the manager and he claimed that there was a complaint previous to my visit about the cable. I told her that I didn’t want anyone including housekeeping to enter my room. There was evidence that someone was in my room as a piece of paper was left on the table and not under the door. Also I had a housekeeper enter my room when I was in the glass shower that is right by the door and if someone was passing by in the hallway I would have been in full view. I had said repeatedly not to enter as I was in the shower. I was lucky to meet four other women who were travelling together who befriended me and looked out for me that week, otherwise it would have been a very stressful vacation of trying to feel safe at this location. I posted on the Facebook page for this resort my experience and it was removed, as were other posts about incidents with young women. If you’re a single woman travelling alone I wouldn’t recommend this resort.

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: My new favourite resort!

This resort is absolutely beautiful. The natural surroundings are stunning; very clean and well kept. The attention to detail is noticeable. I loved the variety of tropical plants and there were so many birds and small animals. The food never disappointed, and the Smokehouse was our favourite by far. The staff were happy and nice to talk to. The location is secluded and felt safe. Only downfall is that a hurricane many years ago washed away some of the beach sand, exposing some rocks alon [... read more]g the beach. The beach is beautiful for waking, sunning, playing, but you'll want to go in at the pier to swim or snorkel. I recommend this resort 100% and can't wait to go back!!!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Very Unique Resort

It was very well laid out with several pools to accommodate each building. The Cuban people were pleasant and helpful. The food was good but not great but they did their best. The weather was consistent and very windy for the first several days. Beautiful ocean colour! Worth it.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Better than expected

Went with my daughter for one week. Hotel and grounds very kept. Rooms a little dated but kept very clean. People and staff were excellent. For the food well I was pleasantly surprised. The choice a little limited but the taste were great. Even for a picky eater there was something. The beach were good but the ocean was a little rough. Still went in every day. All in all happy with our stay.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: We’ll be back!

We had heard that there might be food shortages. Certainly didn’t happen at our resort. The food was great and there was plenty of it. The staff were incredibly friendly and couldn’t do enough to assist you in any way. The rooms were clean and very spacious. One could keep as busy or as lazy as one wanted. There were lots of various activities going on all day. The beach was right at the resort and there were always lots of sun cots available. We would definitely return to this resort. Incredi [... read more]ble value for our money. On my return, I will bring more chocolate bars, small toys, personal supplies to leave with the incredible staff.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Great resort

Very nice. Grounds are beautiful. Staff are very friendly. Front desk staff very helpful I enjoyed the ocean view room. Lots of activities for all ages. That is enough characters entered. I have no more to say

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Great resort!

We really enjoyed our stay. The resort was clean, the food was good, and the staff is truly typical of the Cubans: welcoming and friendly. The performers in the evening shows were just amazing. Some of the best shows I’ve seen in all inclusive resorts.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Amazing Resort

My brother and I had the pleasure of spending a week at this awesome resort. We can not say enough about how welcome the staff made us feel From check in to check out we were treated like apart of the family Beautiful beaches and pools topped of with amazing a la cartes and entertainment We will definitely be returning.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Beautiful Beaches

We stayed Feb 4-11, 2025. My favorite part was the sun & beaches. Ensenachos beach is very nice but Megano beach was my favorite, lots of variety of seashells, conch shells, starfish, also good for snorkeling. The rooms are dated but clean & the staff are fantastic, always willing to please you. The food at the snack bar & specialty restaurant was good & hot, but even though the buffet had a bigger variety of food, most of it was cold to lukewarm, but they had a microwave to heat it up. I can't  [... read more]remember her name but the waitress that we had every morning & at lunch at the Marino snack bar was so amazing, she definitely deserves a raise. The pools were also very nice & clean. Also most of the rooms electrical outlets were only 220v so you need an adapter.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Very relaxing holiday!

My longtime friend and I really enjoyed our 9 night stay at Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo in February 2025. Our garden view room was generally comfortable, though the air conditioning did not seem to cool the room sufficiently during the nights. The buildings, grounds and pools were lovely and well maintained. There was a wide variety of architectural styles, making exploring the resort a real design pleasure. We enjoyed being able to swim and dine at three other hotels on the property, whi [... read more]ch is so expansive there is a shuttle service. The French and fine dining restaurants were excellent; however our steak house experience was disappointing. Sorry to say that we were not able to enjoy swimming in the ocean due to rough seas and winds.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: fantastic trip

As always, the resort was fantastic but it's the staff that make it special from check in to check out from the butlers to the bartenders and support staff already planning our next visit. trip central was also great to deal with and i can't say enough about Air Transat

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Awful resort would not recommend to anyone

Horrible service, dated and dirty resort, no one spoke English or French other than the concierge who was also unhelpful. Rooms had only 1 out of the 5 outlets working. Food was just as bad as the service. Also bottom of the barrel alcohols, just such a low quality resort I would have preferred Cuba and I would have saved around 800$ each. To elaborate more, the staff are so focused on speaking to one another, hugging even kissing one another to actually provide any type of service. They ha [... read more]ve their hand out for tips (literally), several of the bartenders bad attitudes especially the one at the pool bar. We also heard the employees making fun of some of the clients who didn’t understand Spanish. Check in process left us waiting for a room for 2 hours. Beach vendors will legitimately harass you every day, some of them are aggressive in the way they approach aswell. The pool is unheated and unkept. The only positives that I could find are that our room was cleaned and replaced everyday and the beach was ok, nothing spectacular. Overall seriously if you are thinking about booking this resort I’d look elsewhere where… unless there’s a 50% discount this place is not worth your money. Just to add we made friends and just chatted with several different couples who were staying there and had been there a few times prior, we all had the same opinion that this resort has gone so far down hill. The five stars they claim on their website/ the reviews they have are from a decade ago.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Very nice family resort

We stayed at a bungalow and were quite happy with the cleaning, staff who were working at the restaurant and others. The entertainment D.J Gustav was charming. He encouraged everybody to dance and added fun to our nights. Shows each night were unique and amazing! Only one day we had a complaint with the noise around the pool but when we talked to the Hotel manager, it was resolved. We had no problems afterwards. Definitely, we will come back and bring our family and friends. Thanks to all of y [... read more]ou who welcomed us and made our stay another pleasant experience.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Very nice resort but large. Great beach, good food but….

We just got back from a week at this resort (Feb 4th - 11th, 2025) and really enjoyed our stay there. We’ve been to all inclusive in Mexico at least 20 times but this one stood out for us - we really enjoyed it. BUT: Two things turned us off somewhat. The area around the pool was pretty noisy with loud music and games the entire day. Secondly, to get a lounge chair on the beach requires you to get out there before 8 am else you’re out of luck. The beach I would give a 4.5/5, the pool 3/5.  [... read more]Our room was a little dated but acceptable. Bed was quite comfortable. Very good selection at the buffets.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Beach

Noisy , especially if you don't spend a lot more on the Star Prestige package which rooms you on the top 3 levels away from lobby and pool activities and gets you the adults only roof restaurent instead of the earsplitting main buffet

Iberostar Coral Holguin: The best Home-Away-From-Home ever!!

There is really nothing bad to say about this resort except the fact that eventually you have leave! The rooms are large and well decorated and kept spotless. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Don't get me started on the pool! It runs the length of the resort and is crystal clear and inviting. The beach is beautiful and although it is a bit of a walk, the staff will shuttle you back and forth. What can I say about the staff? Well, the staff, in a word is amazing! If it is within their  [... read more]power, they will do it for you. If you have any special needs or just questions, ask your butler and it will be seen to. They are starting to have some great theme nights that are a lot of fun and keep the guests involved. One additional service is the massages ($). You have to try them, they are worth every penny. There are many local excursions ($) available as well. They will pick you up at the front door in either a classic car or a horse and buggy. The choice is yours, and always classic Cuba! Now how about the food you ask? This last trip, I have to say the food was some of the best I have had in Cuba. Large selection, well prepared, well presented and plenty of it. No shortages that I could see. Bottom line, most who try this resort tend to love it and return over and over again. Just do it! You will not be sorry.

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Great resort

The rooms and hotel are absolutely beautiful. Beaches are excellent and you can take long walks. The staff were also great. The food in the a la carte was delicious at the buffet it was repeat of stuff and wasn't always that great but it's Cuba you always find something to eat. Our fridge wasn't filled once in the week but they did leave water bottles

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Very good resort.

Excellent location. Nice layout and good for seniors. Food Ok but not noteworthy. Would return. Enjoyed peacefulness and sun. Great price. Ariel provided great Bultler service. All staff were great and very friendly.