Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Amazing Place

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been!Spent one week with my granddaughter. We both loved this resort.Great variety of food/unusual for Cuba/,very friendly staff,plenty of things to do. Planning to go back soon

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: A nice resort

Hotel room was updated , modern and clean. The specialty restaurants were very very good as opposed to the buffet where the food was more "basic" ie. not a lot of meat and the vegetables didn't really have much flavour (picked too soon ??). And this was expected by my wife and I. Pool , beach were beautiful but the washooms in the pool and beach area were not so nice - urinals overflowing, toilets all wet around them and no toilet seats , toilet paper down to the floor and wet- pretty disgusting [... read more]. The staff were all excellent - friendly and helpful. The entertainment at night was the best we've seen at any resort. Would go back to Cuba but we would try another resort/location. The weather may have tained our review because it wasn't the best -cool and very windy but the weather is the weather -can't do much about it.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: beautiful, quiet and secluded

We were 3 women (late 30's) who left our 3year olds and dad;s behind and stayed for 4 days. We wanted peace and quiet and this resort delivered. We stayed in the adults only spa section. The resort is spread out and is great for people who like to walk. There is always somewhere to go if you want to be alone. the beaches are beautiful although not wide if that's what you're looking for. Mohitos are fantastic as well as the cappachinos. The food is ok. I have gut issues so I mostly subsided on fi [... read more]gs, dates, prunes, raisins, yogurt, smoothies, fresh fish, bread and butter and beets. My friend's ate a little bit more, but we were pretty sick of the food by the 4th day.. but that's not specific to this resort, that's just Cuba. Also there are times when they run out of supplies, you have to be patient and roll with it - maybe there's no new towels for 2 days - chill out and don't get in anyone's face about it. The pillows are quite big, so if you like a thin pillow, bring your own. ( I brought my memory foam camping pillow- it packed up nice and small) The beds are nice and firm. The rooms are great, really big and the bathrooms are pretty swanky. We brought lots of ziploc bags to put dried fruit and pineapple (so good) in for our beach snacks. We saw a woman with a tupperware container, with fruit in it, which was a great idea. the beach snack bar is limited with lots of fried food. Tennis was fun, but they only open at 9am and close at 5pm - it would be better to be open early and late as it is a much cooler time to play. They don't have decaf coffee on the resort, but we brought our own and made it in the coffee maker in the room… you might want to bring a travel mug so you can take it to breakfast. a good resort with beautiful grounds and definately not for partying - the only bar is on the bottom level and in a swamp and has a really strong musty smell. The boardwalk to Megano beachfront he spa section is closed for repairs, but looked like it would be completed soon(ish). I recommend going for no more than 5 days, but spoke to a few people who are repeat visitors and happily stay for 7 days. Also, they have great hot sauce (orange bottle) douse all your food if you're worried about blandness.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: One of the top resorts in Cuba!

We just returned from a week's stay at Iberostar Varadero. We traveled with two boys aged 6 and 9. My wife and I have stayed at a variety of resorts in Jamaica, Mexico & Cuba, including Sandals and Couples resorts. This was our first vacation as a family. My first overall comment was that there was very little or no wait times anywhere on the resort. At the buffets, the lobby, the currency exchange desk, or any bars, our wait time would usually be zero or worst case a minute or two. This means  [... read more]more beach/drinks/pool time! The room we stayed in was clean, comfortable and there was always hot water and a fully stocked fridge. The fixtures and furnishings are showing some age, but they worked fine and it was a very nice room. We stayed in block 12, which was far enough from the Disco/Performances so with the fan on we weren't disturbed. We split our time between the beach and the pool. Both were very nice, and never seemed too crowded. We could always find chairs, and lineups at the many bars were usually very short or non-existent. They had roaming serving staff as well and we used them several times when we didn't feel like getting up. The buffet food was decent and offered good variety at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mediterranean and A-la-carte restaurants were just ok - some of the courses were lacking flavor and some dishes over-cooked. The Japanese was fun, and the meat/seafood that was grilled in front of us was tasty, although a little over-salted. In summary I'd say the resort offered great food relative to other Cuban resorts. A note to folks with allergies: My wife has a gluten allergy and they printed up a letter at check in and shared it with the restaurants. This did help with communication, but in the end it simply meant that most options weren't available to her as they use flour in many dishes and sauces. The kid's club was a lot of fun for my kids. They met other kids their ages, and we were expecting them to dread going but they kept nagging us to take them there, which meant mom and dad had several hours of peace on the beach!!! The staff at the club are very enthusiastic and fun, and my kids spent several hours playing around the pirate ship pool with the tipping bucket. My kids also enjoyed the "kids disco", a little dancing/game playing treat that ran between 8 and 8:45pm. We booked the "swim with the dolphins" experience via our sunwing rep. It was a cool experience, but with the boat/bus journey it took over 4 hrs instead of the 2.5-3 hrs that was advertised. I wish we had booked 9am instead of 11am as it felt like it took the whole day. I snuck away for a round of golf at Varadero Golf Club that I booked via sunwing. A great track with slow greens that does look a little worn in places. However I would highly recommend it - some great holes including the spectacular ocean-side 18th. Lastly - the staff were very nice. The gardeners gave my kids little animals made from plants and my wife some flowers. I asked one of them to make a bouquet for my wife for her Birthday and it was fantastic! The bartenders were great, and we got to know some of the serving staff and had some laughs with them. We tend to be tippers so I'm sure that helped. Note: We can't comment on the performances as we were in bed before they started.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Resort where my dreams came true!

I can' t say enough positive things about this resort. The rooms were ALWAYS up to par, the staff always ready to serve and very friendly, the food and dinning experiences were the best I've ever experienced and being there with the CHFI crew is one I will never forget. The resort was the setting for Ms Erin Davis to make a dream of mine come true. Thank you Air Transat for getting me there and back without a hitch.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: not a 5 star hotel

The toilets in the hotel or around the pools are not clean usually missind soap, the mattresses are very bad and old ,we stayed 36 hours without any towels and every other day we were missing towels.The fridge was supposed to be refurnished every other day but unfortunately it took 12 days,poor service in the buffet restaurant not enough staff to serve you,you have to keep looking for somebody to have your coffee or glass of water. I believe it is a management problem and not the poor employees.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: EXCELLENT RESORT

we stayed at the Grand Village and we had a great time! The villa were clean, the sunset was fantastic. We enjoyed the food and services at the Gourmet Restaurant. The shuttle service to the main lobby was always available and the butlers courteous.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Nice place

Our first trip to cuba was a good experience! The place was clean. Drinks were cold. Minimal line ups(except for check in-out). Beach was nice. Wasnt hard to find something good to eat. The cab ride to Varadero is 15 peso(20 canadian). Or there is a all day bus for 5$. We did the Havana excursion and it was long but very interesting. We did talk to some return visitors that loved the place.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Amazing beach and people

I will recommend this hotel if they improve the quaility of the food. we had food posining for 2 days while at the resort. The menu never changed for the entire week. Hotel room needs more work too. The mattress needs to be changed.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Returning Guests

Our stay was enjoyable - the gardeners, waiters and waitress were great. It was frustrating at the bar with the bartenders since they expect you to tip them every time to get a drink... Like I can understand daily but they literally don't serve you if you don't have money in your hand. The rooms that were not renovated were pretty bad. The first room they gave us was not cleaned yet and the toilet hadn't been flushed- really gross. Resort staff was constantly trying to sell us uncertified cigars [... read more] which got very annoying. Pool was clean and the gardens were up kept nicely, however there were boards missing from the board walk leading the beach (serious leg breakers) and the beach was literally twice as small since the last time we visited. All in all it was a good trip but I do not think we would come back to this resort again.

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Iberostar Rose Hall suites

Great fun resort. Good food. Most rooms have some type of ocean view so don't pay extra for the ocean view. Take the Chukka horse back riding experience. Excellent fun. Tip the staff and cleaners and ground keepers well as they make only $50.00 us A WEEK

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Great trip!

This resort came recommended to me by two people. I really enjoyed my stay there. The staff were friendly, our rooms were clean and bug free. The food was good as well. The beach was beautiful. The resort is small which is nice so you aren't walking forever to get from one place to another.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Amazing resort

Food was amazing, Japanese, Mexican and Brazilian... Yummy! beach was beautiful. The entertainers work so hard and did a great job. Popeye, chocolate were awesome! The room were perfect, nice and clean and great view of the pool. Drinks were delicious! We would go back anytime!

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: Iberostar Cozumel is amazing

Staff is wonderful, Food excellent, the grounds, pool and beach outstanding. The rooms could use some upgrades but they already started to do that. We have been going there since 10 Years and that stands for itself.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Relaxing Paradise

This was our second stay with this resort. It is truly a wonderful place to be. The staff treated us very well, the food is great, the buffet has more selections than I could sample in our time there. The beach is peaceful, lots of entertainment at night, we were very happy there and will return.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Great spot

Beach was very nice, food was good, preferred the buffet to the restaurants. Pool area clean and well maintained. Rooms good, beds a bit uncomfortable. Staff vey nice. I would not recommend renting scooters at the resort. reserved 4, got 3 and one broke down halfway through the day.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Wonderful Vacation!

A gorgeous resort hotel, sister property to the Paraiso Beach (shared facilities available). A short transfer from the airport in air-conditioned comfort helped us get off to a great start to our vacation. Plenty of options to enjoy a quiet vacation (quiet pool is available), or more active fun (nice gym, included classes, etc.). Outstanding pool and beach areas (wheelchair accessible beach thanks to a great boardwalk, with designated palapas for wheelchairs), with plenty of shade and loungers.  [... read more]Ask about bus arrangements to nearby Playa del Carmen. Amazing buffet food and service--paleo friendly, for eg. Included ice cream and creperie at the shopping centre were appealing. We loved the food at the Brazilian Rodizio restaurant--the service, less so unfortunately (may be hit and miss). Room internet service was slow--likely better in the lobby. Room noise was noticeable at times, but not a problem for us--bring earplugs if you are a sensitive sleeper. The staff remain outstanding--very friendly, multilingual, and eager to help without any tipping expected--genuinely wonderful. This is our second time to Iberostar--we stayed at the Beach last year--and we would love to return next year, too!

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: AWSOME EXPERIENCE!

Lovely beach. Very good food quality and variety . Clean, well maintained Resort. Staff will go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. Entertainment, professional shows, plenty of activities. Observation: More lawn chairs required, the only way to secure one, was to "drag" it with you from the beach to the pool and vice versa.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: very relaxing

friendly staff, beautiful beach, fantastic room cleaning, great shows at night, helpful staff willing to make your stay the best possible vacation ever. Bartenders and waiters/waitresses are very friendly and pleasant.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Amazing trip!

Best trip of my life. What a beautiful wonderful resort. The people are so nice, The grounds are so well kept. The rooms are gorgeous, very clean. Food is absolutely delicious! Breakfast, lunch, dinner dessert to die for! I loved every second of my trip!