Don Lino Hotel: Relaxing resort

Small resort with limited food choices, local entertainment and limited sandy swimming area. BUT staff are the best ever. Beautiful beach a short buggy ride from the hotel. An interesting local village within walking distance. Small means you get to know many fellow vacationers.

Playa Pesquero: amazing

Resort Very nice and service friendly and very clean .only missed 24 hr service restaurant ,it was small,not enough food.resort is very big. Lots walking . room service is good. Entertainment staff is very friendly ,I did enjoy lots volleyball and pool activity

Brisas Guardalavaca: Resort was ok

If a couple is going to get way from Canadian winter and just want the sun/beach this resort would be ok but if you are looking for a sightseeing family vacation this is not the place. Restaurants were very good but the buffets could use a little work. Staff was not helpful and very difficult to communicate with. Staff constantly/openly looking for tips. Sunwing reps were basically non-existent. Flights to/from delayed. Nightly entertainment was awful, however the resort had a lot of things to d [... read more]uring the day- tennis, beach volleyball, paddle boats and a great kids room. Beaches were very good - some of the best I have ever seen.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: well worth the money

We stayed here and the people were amazing and they even went out of there way to do something. I have celiac and i had the resort making sure there was enough to eat. The excursions were amazing. The resort was so clean.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Great resort!

Beach was amazing! (clean, several hammocks and beach chairs). Weather was beautiful at the beginning of June and it only rained twice during late evening/ night and only for a short period of time. Before taking a local tour, double check with the driver as to what the tour entails, the reception "miscommunicated" some information to us.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Not for the physically impaired!

I was travelling with my sister who has had knee replacement surgery and was waiting for a second knee replacement. This resort is very big with different sections. We were put in the "Barracks" which is very far from the main building and the older part of the resort. Rooms are small, smell of mold and the beds are old with springs sticking out! Ask for the Villas or the Bungalows. They are newer and cleaner.Luckily we were able to move to the main building for about 70 CUC. The rooms are very  [... read more]small and are not wheel chair friendly. There is an elevator for the 2nd floor of the main building where the buffet is located. There was always a good variety of food being served. We tried the different snack bars and buffets and they were mostly good. There are many stairs leading to a long beautiful beach where it is beautiful and one can have long walks. Our problem was getting to the beach. There are a lot of stairs going down from the main lobby and stairs going down from the pool area to the beach. It was hard to negotiate the stairs for anyone having problems with mobility. We did spend time at the quiet pool close to the snack place. The pool was clean and easy to get in and out. As for the other pools, one the water was green and the other was dirty with a lot of broken glass on the edge of the pool. We did not go to the "Barrack's" pool because it was too far to walk. The staff is friendly but not well organised. We were told they had 2 banks on the resort to convert our money to CUC's. In reality only one was opened and never at the time advised. The week we stayed there, one family was asked to leave the resort after a night at the disco. A young lady from Ontario called a man from Nova Scotia the N word and a fight started between the wife and the young lady. Only the family from Nova Scotia was asked to leave the resort. The management and the rep did not help them find alternative accommodations. Even the taxis on the resort were told by management not to drive this family anywhere. They had to walk quite far with their 2 infant children to the main road to flag a taxi at night. I found the management did not treat this fairly as they didn't ask the young lady from Ontario to leave. There is a huge outdoor market 5 minutes from the resort. The vendors change daily. There are beautiful souvenirs to be found there. If you book your stay at the Club Amigo Atlantico, ask for the villas or the Bungalows. Don't have high expectations and be very patient!

Playa Pesquero: Suoer resort for Cuba

Food was very good. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Weather was perfect. People were friendly. Beach was a bit of a walk but worth it once your were there. Pool was large with lots of pool lounges available.

Brisas Covarrubias: Good

This was much better resort then other ones and price was good , overall was good. Beach was good not enough shade but ok. Swimming pool was good . Restaurant and food average. Had a great room with beautiful view, mattress was little too old . Staff was ok . We were not able to get a la cart reservations as was already full?

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Friends

10- 12 times there not much reson to go else where.Great people ,friendly ,manors ,polite , family driven. The food is so so but there is always something you will like, the ice cream and the breaqd is better then here. The beach is great night or day , small reefs for snorcling. The rooms are simple , all I do is sleep and shower there , too much out side of the room to do. Its cheap try it , you will see why there are so many return guests.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Wonderfull place to go

I've been to brisas guradalavaca 5 times. Will continue to do so.grounds are lovely.iv'e seen loads of improvements over this short time.2 gergeous wedding areas.ice cream parlour do-nut cooked fresh,yummy... Great music loads of fun for all age groups.amazing staff.cannot wait till spring.

Playa Pesquero: Very good

It is alright ,but there is a space for improvement. For example Water is not available in small bottles ,you get only one 1.5 liter in your room for a day?its inconvenience to carry with you all the time. Any other time you need a water you need to to a bar to get it ? Any other resort I have been small bottled water is available everywhere for free.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: A very great resort.

This was my 4th time at this resort, it was so nice to see that they upgraded the grounds. It was 10 years last time I was there, it was a nice quite place, not so much now. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that there was alot of children. I do perfer a quite place other than that it was wonderful.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Club Amigo Guardalavaca

Our family stayed at this resort March 19 - March 28, 2014, additional 2 days due to a storm in Nova Scotia. This was our ninth time to this location. Amazing staff who go out of there way to make the guest stay relaxing and enjoyable. Anna the head hostess @ the restaurant located in the Bungalow section is truly amazing. Constantly going out of her way to help with any need, above and beyond her responsibly. Always with a smile. We will be back for many years in the future.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Wonderful Resort

The staff and the food was incredible. Many return vistors to this hotel some have returned 13 times. The rooms could be renovated the cottages and the beach location were excellent. We enjoyed the Cuban restaurant. On the entertainment side we enjoyed the classical music and the Aquatic pool. I would definitely return to this resort.

Playa Costa Verde: A Great Vacation!!!

This resort has great grounds, great beaches, a great selection of quality food, and great staff that was both helpful and courteous. The overall infrastructure of the resort was appealing, and everything from the lobby, to the bars, to the rooms was clean and well kept. For those who like staying up late, the entertainment was fantastic and for those who liked waking up early, the choice of coffee in the lobby bar was amazing and good quality. I can't remember anything from my stay in the resor [... read more]t that did not appeal to me, and I would definitely comeback to experience another great and relaxing vacation.

Sol Turquesa Beach: Breathtakiing!

Hotel was well maintained. Staff were friendly and eager to assist. Lots of daytime and nighttime activities. Entertainment staff weren't pushy. Always greeted with a friendly face or a smile. Great place for friends and families.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: This resort has the best beach!

My husband and I (in our early 30s) took a 6-day "babymoon" to Blau Costa Verde in March 2014 and we had a great time! This was our first time in the Holguin area (we've been to Varadero and Santa Clara before) and found that the water at the beach was totally calm by comparison, therefore more amenable to swimming. It was hot hot hot (35-40 everyday), so important to go to the beach early to get a spot in the shade. Lots of activities by the beach, including paddle boats, kayaks and catamarans  [... read more]that guests can use for free (but book early in the morning). And there are lots of fish at the hotel's part of the beach, so bring your snorkel stuff (or borrow it from the hotel) - you can also learn to scuba (which we didn't do). Snorkelling was our favourite part (we also went snorkelling on an excursion but saw the same fish at the hotel...so keep that in mind). We did not book the "plus" which gets you a room in the new part of the resort and more access to a la carte restaurants and another pool, but quickly upgraded after staying a night in the original part of the hotel. It was clean but needed upgrading, esp. the bathroom. It was also right near the pool bar which seemed to be open all night, so we wanted to be somewhere a little quieter. It was well worth it to upgrade, and easy to do at the front desk (only $100 more than what we had already paid). The newer part of the hotel was much nicer. Food was good too, for Cuba. Try the fish at the buffets - it's the best. Can't say much about the resort having a party atmosphere - I was 5 months pregnant, so we didn't really do that. But there were lots of Canadians (mostly French), so everyone's friendly. Great entertainment every night too - esp. the water ballet.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Home Away From Home

My Fiance and I went here for the first time and I was expecting an Okay time , but it turned out to be my favorite trip of all. We stayed in the older part of the hotel and it wasn't a Five Star , needed some work , nothing major , but the friendliness and the Ambiance more than made up for it . We had the best time ever , there was more than enough to do with different restaurants , pools , bars , beautiful beaches and it was so laid back , some other places were just too busy and pressured. W [... read more]e would love to go back in a heartbeat , it is first on our list , we hope to go back soon . The price is reasonable also. Please send us !

Playa Pesquero: overall great vacation

grounds were well maintained along with public areas. rooms on the first floor need improvement as water gets in when it rains. the grilling stations in the restaurants were good but i feel that the prepared foods at the buffet need improvement. the a la carte restaurants were amazing. great quality. the lobby was a main attraction. great place to socialize and meet new people. entertainment was always enjoyable. overall this was an excellent resort and very enjoyable trip, and I would definitel [... read more]y go back again!

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: Amazing!!!

Excellent service, food, drink. Really friendly staff!! Beautiful beach, Very peaceful, great entertainment. Went in a group of 13 everyone will be returning next year. Usual "Cuban glitches" but Hey! get over them and enjoy!!