Sanctuary at Grand Memories Holguin: Beautiful and Amazing Resort !

This resort exceeded our expections . Rooms were beautiful, clean . Staff were exceptionally very kind and very attentive! Beach was beautiful water was so warm . Food was very good .you will not go hungary there Our maid was very kind and kept our room immaculate ! We stayed in the Sanctuary ,Besutiful view overlooking the pool. The restaurant in the Sanctuary was beautiful . Food was very good and staff were amazing . George is upbeat and more than ready to help with any issues you m [... read more]ay have . I cannot give enough praise to all the staff ! We love this resort and hope to return again

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Not a good stay

I would never visit this resort again. The hotel room air conditioner didn’t work. The buffet was disgusting with flies on every piece of food. Cockroaches running everywhere. The food even raw chicken being undercooked. No cocktails were available except for the very basic. Never been to a resort that had absolutely nothing in the mini fridge in the room. A lot of staff rude and unhappy. Would love to ask for all my money back because all I wished for was to be back home but I know that won†[... read more]™t happen

Starfish Cayo Guillermo: Great Stay

Was there May 1st . Beautiful resort . 3 nice pools . Rooms need some TLC , but are clean . Don't book superior ocean view just book standard ocean view and this will give you a room in the white cement buildings There are also ocean front rooms that are really close to the beach . We had to be moved from the superior wooden bungalows , small , gloomy and our AC did not work . We changed rooms no problem . Beach and ocean is beautiful but very shallow so not really suitable for swimming ,more f [... read more]or wading in .There are food shortages but we found lots of tasty dishes to eat .I was happy with the food. Many flies in the buffet but many other resorts have them as well . Loved the Cuban and Italian restaurants, they were delicious ( try the pizza! ) . There are noseeums that bite early morning and dinner time till the sunsets . Many people walking around with bodies covered in bites . I only got a few , my daughter was covered in bites . Bring lots of deet. Resort was at about half capacity . Good service. Try the iced coffee at the front bar ! We just love the Cuban people. They work so hard to make your stay memorable. Lots of seashells . I recommend bringing water shoes as some areas along the shore have sharp coral and shell pieces .

Melia Internacional: Good resort

The infrastructure is very good beautiful But Needs more attention to the maintenance Some fixture are broken The cleaner are very good The food is good But the services at the restaurant the waiters are not friendly and a lack of clutery

Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort: Lovely Resort

We spent an idyllic 7 days at the Grand Aston, from April 15-22.. We completed much research via FB groups and travel review sites prior, so we didn't experience any unpleasant surprises. We were fortunate not to encounter any shortages that had a negative impact on our experience. We were prepared for the worst, and actually enjoyed the food here much more than our pre-Covid trips to Cuba. Facilities are beautiful! Cleaners and gardeners work hard to maintain everything, and it shows. The g [... read more]rounds, beach and indoor areas are well designed and very modern. We loved that the main buffet is indoors, as one of the issues we've encountered at other Cuban resorts is open-air main buffet with birds flying through and landing near/on food . Beer was delicious and cold! The beach is wonderful and has lots of palapas and loungers. The blue loungers are much more comfortable than the striped ones. We spent a little time at one of the pools when a bed was open. The striped loungers are used at the pools and are really uncomfortable. We slept surprisingly well on a comfortable bed in a room that didn't have noise issues from neighbors or hallway (solid wood door, no gap at bottom). We enjoyed all of our meals, including the main buffet, the Asian, Italian and Texmex a la cartes, churros and Cuban food on the beach, stirfry at the beach bar, and burgers at the snack bar. Bring your own cups for water and you can self fill them at the lobby bar or gym, or ask any bartender to. This a pretty quiet resort, not for those that want to party in to the late night. It was perfect for some true R&R and couple time. Special appreciation for the morning lobby bar staff - great service and delicious capuccinos, lattes, coffee - and the lovely lady at the gym that kept my husband and other patrons motivated and trying new things. We were happy and healthy, and for the first time can say we have found a Cuban resort we will return to. Partially that we were lucky to be there when there wasn't a serious shipment or supply issue, and mainly because the facilities and staff are wonderful. No regrets!

Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort: Lovely Resort

We spent an idyllic 7 days at the Grand Aston, from April 15-22.. We completed much research via FB groups and travel review sites prior, so we didn't experience any unpleasant surprises. We were fortunate not to encounter any shortages that had a negative impact on our experience. We were prepared for the worst, and actually enjoyed the food here much more than our pre-Covid trips to Cuba. Facilities are beautiful! Cleaners and gardeners work hard to maintain everything, and it shows. The g [... read more]rounds, beach and indoor areas are well designed and very modern. We loved that the main buffet is indoors, as one of the issues we've encountered at other Cuban resorts is open-air main buffet with birds flying through and landing near/on food . Beer was delicious and cold! The beach is wonderful and has lots of palapas and loungers. The blue loungers are much more comfortable than the striped ones. We spent a little time at one of the pools when a bed was open. The striped loungers are used at the pools and are really uncomfortable. We slept surprisingly well on a comfortable bed in a room that didn't have noise issues from neighbors or hallway (solid wood door, no gap at bottom). We enjoyed all of our meals, including the main buffet, the Asian, Italian and Texmex a la cartes, churros and Cuban food on the beach, stirfry at the beach bar, and burgers at the snack bar. Bring your own cups for water and you can self fill them at the lobby bar or gym, or ask any bartender to. This a pretty quiet resort, not for those that want to party in to the late night. It was perfect for some true R&R and couple time. Special appreciation for the morning lobby bar staff - great service and delicious capuccinos, lattes, coffee - and the lovely lady at the gym that kept my husband and other patrons motivated and trying new things. We were happy and healthy, and for the first time can say we have found a Cuban resort we will return to. Partially that we were lucky to be there when there wasn't a serious shipment or supply issue, and mainly because the facilities and staff are wonderful. No regrets!

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Always great to go back to this amazing resort

It is Cuba, and they do suffer because of the embargo on the country, however this hotel provides great food, very clean and beautifully landscaped grounds, very clean pools, amazingly clean rooms and the staff is always ready to help make your stay a great experience.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: A TRUE GEM!!!

Amazing time at this resort! If you want to be treated like royalty in paradise, this is the place to go! From the outstanding staff, to great accommodations, beautiful views and many options for food,entertainment and excursions, you cannot go wrong! Can't wait to visit again!

Melia Costa Rey: Nothing special

The weather and beach were the best part of the trip. The service and food were jus awful. Flies everywhere in the restaurants, all over the food. Not much variety in the buffet. Lots of boiled potatoes and squash. Staff weren’t very friendly or helpful. Do not recommend!

Iberostar Coral Holguin: Absolutely wonderful!

We visited the Coral Level at Iberostar in Holguin from April 30-May 7th and had the most wonderful time. This was our first ever time in Cuba and it will not be our last. The resort was immaculate. Very clean and comfortable. The grounds were beautifully maintained and the staff were beyond wonderful. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and selection as we had heard about the shortages. There was always lots to choose from and our bellies were always full and happy. We enjoyed the pool [... read more] everyday, and made the trip across the bridge to the big beach a few times. Definitely a must as the waters are beautifully turquoise and the white sand is spectacular. There were always chairs and cabanas available by the pool and beach which was amazing. No need to get up early and reserve a spot. Carlos the entertainer made our time at the pool so much fun. We enjoyed volleyball, merengue lessons and his beautiful singing and guitar playing. Yunior our butler always made sure we were well taken care of, and arranged a few beautiful surprises for our anniversary. We made lifelong friends during our week at the Coral Level and cannot wait to return.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: We were impressed!

This resort is a gem! Lovely well thought out gardens. All the staff were wonderful, they went out if there way to make our vacation extra enjable. The beach was beautiful with plenty if pretty fish to see right there. Extra big thank you to the pool staff, they did an amazing job keeping the pool up to par

Melia Marina Varadero: Poor resort

I suspect this was once a good resort but not now. The chairs in lobby were ripped and stained, no umbrellas around the pool, food and alcohol very limited. Beach restaurant not open. The beach, however, was beautiful. We had a room with a Marina view which was nice. Would not recommend.

Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas: Review

Hotel had so much more potential. The room was okay, safe didn’t work, shower drain was clogged, mini fridge wasn’t cold. The most disappointing thing was the staff weren’t friendly and that really put a damper on things.

Playa Vista Azul: Amazing Resort!!

We loved our stay at the Play Vista Azul. We will definitely be back!! We read a bunch of reviews before arriving and they mentioned to upgrade to Premium so we did that upon arrival. We were not sure if it was worth it at first but it definitely is worth it. Our room was amazing ocean view overlooking the inifinity pool. We had the best time so much enterainment everyday and we never went hungry. The food was awesome in Premium and you can eat Lobster every night if you want. Just amazing.

Melia Cayo Coco: Great place for a relaxing vacation

Spent 10 days in April at this resort and will definitely return next year. The staff are amazing, so helpful and friendly you feel like you’ve known them all your life. My room was newly renovated and very comfortable. The food was great. The beach beyond beautiful.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Peaceful and relaxing holiday!

This was our second time returning to this resort. Last time in Cuba was 2014. Times are hard for the Cuban people but they really try so hard to make everything nice for the guests at this resort. We stayed in building 34 and it was really nice. To us the bed was surprisingly comfortable ( not sleep country but not bad) as we have had bad experiences with mattresses in the past. The room was clean and spacious. There are food shortages in Cuba and although there is always something to eat  [... read more]and we by no means went without, sometimes there were no eggs for breakfast or sugar for coffee, or no chicken or beef at any meals. It made us think of the local people and what they are short of. Beer and wine were missing some days but rum is always available. You can manage just fine if rum is available! Right? We liked that we could use Canadian money for tipping so no need for bringing American cash and no exchange of currency needed. The beach is absolutely one of the best in the world, hands down! So crystal clear and stunning. We never had trouble getting a palapa and chairs. As a side note: the filtered water is so much better since the Cubans no longer use plastic bottles. I always felt after a few days that the water tasted funny from the bottle. Like it was sitting in the plastic bottles in the Sun somewhere for too long. They now use glass bottles on this resort. So much better! We would definitely return to the Iberostar Ensenacho Santa Maria.

Villa Lindamar: Tranquil Resort

This resort was quite lovely. Very clean, well taken care of, staff are fantastic…. Nothing is too much trouble. Hated the mosquitos. They were the only thing I did not care for. ………………………………………………………….

Villa Lindamar: Nice quiet resort

The hotel was quiet less than half full may have been because near end of season staff friendly rooms cosy bit dated entertainment staff not pushy bartenders great not lot of beach in front of resort but down less than 10 minutes nice it rained 3rd day there and mosquitoes were bad after that at night seemed to have good selection of food and condiments daughter went to varedaro and had shortages.. ran out of beer for one day

Villa Lindamar: Nice quiet resort

The hotel was quiet less than half full may have been because near end of season staff friendly rooms cosy bit dated entertainment staff not pushy bartenders great not lot of beach in front of resort but down less than 10 minutes nice it rained 3rd day there and mosquitoes were bad after that at night seemed to have good selection of food and condiments daughter went to varedaro and had shortages.. ran out of beer for one day

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Good Resort

Given the fact it is Cuba it is a bit lacking on stuff. No butter but lots of bread. Also the resort had done its best to accomidate us but with the embargo its hard for them we get that. The staff were great except on e bad encounter which Victor the food and beverage manager rectified promptly. Good vacation otherwise now we are looking forward in our booking with Trip Central to Mexico last day of Aug. Plan on a trip to Cuba next year. Till next time. Chanse and Stephanie