Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Love Blau!

We stayed for two weeks at Blau with Canjet and we were very satisfied. We usually go to 4.5-5 star resorts but took the chance and it was worth every penny and more. We didn't upgrade and loved being close to everything. No regrets.

Blau Varadero: Beautiful beach

Our room was a good size and clean, with a good ,working bathroom.Nice balcony.No terribly long waits with the elevators. Food was good-delicious fresh breads....Had fun dancing to great music at the Beach bar on our arrival-enjoyed ham and cheese grilled sandwiches there...and the tequila...enjoyed the buffet near the pools at noon times-often had live music.The main lobby bar was beautiful and we enjoyed it every evening.

Muthu Colonial Hotel: Fantastic value!

We were in the 18 block and could not have asked for a more beautiful ocean view! Very quiet and serene with a BEAUTIFUL beach. Our room was spacious, clean, and up-to-date. Many ongoing renovations being done all over the resort grounds but that did not impact our experience at all. Pools were great and most staff were very friendly and approachable.

Blau Varadero: Wonderful vacation!!!!

This was our second stay at the Blau Varadero & once again, we had a wonderful vacation. The resort is beautiful and very clean. The staff are amazing & so friendly. The buffet food is very good & the International & Mexican restaurant's are fabulous. We can't wait for our next stay at the Blau Varadero.

Punta Peninsula Varadero: DECENT RESORT!!!

The resort was very large. The grounds were well maintained and beach was beautiful although sand fleas were present. There was a lot of choice for the buffet but often the food was cold. Unable to reserve a LA carte had to be done the first day as they were all booked up. The washrooms in the snack bar were dirty!!! Service was very friendly. The room was clean and A/C was working once we changed rooms.

Muthu Colonial Hotel: Remote, beautiful old resort

This resort is beautiful in its architecture and the people who work here will do anything to make you happy. Our first room was in the main building and the room was very musty smelling. We asked to be moved and by the next day we had a beautiful room overlooking the salt water pool. This resort needs some work as the air conditioning was less than adequate. The food was ok.... Breakfast was the best and dinner was questionable. All in all we had a good time but will probably go to another reso [... read more]rt on the mainland next time.

Muthu Colonial Hotel: Needs alot of repair and help !

A few reasons why we decided on this resort was the cheap price. It's true you get what you pay for. The first night the room smelled like sewer and it was directly over the disco which does not agree with my sleeping habits nor my spouse's. We requested a room change and it was processed immediately. Secondly the meals were bland and tasteless. The staff don't wear protective hand gloves for sanitary purposes and that's not acceptable in the food preparation industry. The food in some cases was [... read more] not identifiable nor was it even labelled. The food that was identifiable sometimes was not eatable and so full of un chewable pieces we had to throw it away. Other times it was not the right colour. The bar tenders don't know when to cut people off when they have had too much to drink and that's not right. It's a waste and is dangerous when the temperature outside exceeds 40C that can be very dangerous. Overall I will not be returning to this resort anytime soon due to these issues. Other tourists were the best information conveyors to what was going on and where to find things when needed not the Hotel management or staff. There should of been a representative at the hotel at all waking hours to help first timers at this resort rather than taking their money to external tours and so forth. Sorry this is my feelings about Hotel Colonial but it's the truth .

Muthu Colonial Hotel: Hidden Gem for the money you pay.....

This was my second time to visit this resort. I went with a good friend from April 4 to 18, 2015. I had been here about 2 years ago and noticed some very positive changes. It is still a hidden gem for the amount of money you pay. Returning guests are treated like royalty, and the staff remembers faces too. The Colonial is a lovely resort built in 1993, but renovated in 2005, with renovations still ongoing, but this will not disrupt your holiday in any way. It has very spacious rooms, excellent s [... read more]ervice from very nice people who aim to please, nice food and a beautiful beach that you can walk on for about 2 to 3 kilometers. You do not have coffee makers in your room, nor beer or pop, you are given one bottle of water per day. But you can stock up your fridge on your own – the little shops have snacks too and a great guy named Hector! The walkways are not very good for wheelchairs or walkers, nd there are no elevators (fine for us but others may have difficulty). There is also not a great deal of lighting along some of the paths, but I did notice a great deal more lighting than the last time I was at the resort. The hotel has amenities on site such as shops, doctor, dentist, massage, and hair salon. It also boasts a great piano bar, very entertaining shows (the Michael Jackson show was excellent as was the Retro show). It has a freshwater pool, a salt water pool and a super beach. The first week we were there we encountered rough water, but the second week saw a change in the tides and swimming was wonderful! In the afternoon there are parties at the pools with young and old enjoying a few bevvys and meeting new people – especially at the swim up bar in the salt water pool. The breakfast is from 7 till 10, and you can have anything you like, eggs done the way you like, banana pancakes, fresh juices, all kinds of bread, cheese, ham, fruit etc. If you miss breakfast, get an egg sandwich (or burger, ham and cheese, tuna or chicken salad sandwich) any time at the 24 hour snack bar in the Placita. Lunch is from 1:30 till 2.45 pm, at the main buffet. There is a grill at the beach. The Yarey Grill is near the Fresh water pool. If you want lunch there, be sure to get your table around 12 noon as it fills up fast. From the time you order food to the time you receive it is about an hour. The grill at the pool had the best fish which my friend had on a couple of occasions – hot off the charcoal grill, eyes and tail, the whole caboodle. There is a pool table and ping pong table to pass the time though. Dinner is from 6:30 to 10 pm, but it seemed the main buffet restaurant was open until around 8 only, and then you're directed to the other smaller buffet restaurant just around the corner. Don’t miss the a la cartes! There are 3 a la carte restaurants and you get 3 vouchers – try them all out – seriously, if you can’t find something on these menus you like then you are just too picky! We had no problem making all 6 reservations on the second day (you go to the Italian restaurant between 3:30 to 5:30 and just tell them when you want to go to each restaurant, the date, and the time you prefer). The rustic soup at the Cuban restaurant was amazing (okay, I do know, as I had 4 bowls over 2 weeks!) and the chicken was delicious. The Italian restaurant, Fontanella was great, with the piano bar attached. I enjoyed the lasagna and spaghetti Bolognese the best. And remember, whenever you're hungry, you can get a hamburger or a selection of sandwiches or French fries at the snack bar, where they serve drinks. The wine was a hit or miss, but usually a miss. I did enjoy some Spanish Legitimo, but that was only on a couple of occasions. You can buy some nice Chilean wine at the shop nearby and bring it to the resort, or bring your own from home, especially the tetra packs. The beach is gorgeous and there is no need for water shoes. It is definitely the best section of beach at the Colonial Resort. The chairs are almost brand new (from what I remember from my last visit) and plentiful, with lots of shade palapas . There is a guy to get a chair for you and he will also clean it for you. He will grin from ear to ear for a CUC. Everyone we came across was very friendly and outgoing. Thumbs up and big smiles out to Juan, Roberto, Isabel and Alex in the 24 hour bar. Liber in the lobby bar made the best cappacinos. Omar at the Lobby bar has a great sense of humour too. Miguel at the swim up pool bar is awesome. His assistants were excellent too (Thanks Miney!) They also make good popcorn – bring your favourite Kernals seasonsings and leave them behind. Daily helped out at the swim up bar from 4 to 5, and then she worked at the Cuban restaurant – what a doll! Always a smile and happy face for sure. Augusto at Fontanellas restaurant was a bit surly on our first visit. But we didn’t let that get to us. Noel was the bartender and made the best drinks at the piano bar, and helped out at the restaurant too. Juliette, AKA The Churro Lady was so funny! As one traveller said, she is the sassiest little woman with a big heart! We went to Lennys and thoroughly enjoyed the good food, sunset and beach. The seafood platter was well worth the 12 CUC and I had an amazing half chicken with rice and salad for $8.00. We went also to another restaurant on the beach down from the Tryp called Las Dunas Rancho, where my friend enjoyed the lobster, shrimp, good rice and fries for $12 CUC. A beer is a CUC. We met lots of wonderful people and had a great time with them. Anyone who has travelled to Cuba knows that the food can be hit and miss, but we found the Colonial to be above average. There are two buffet restaurants that serve a variety of hot and cold dishes, and each one has their respective grill stations that offer, in our opinion, the best food available. The a la cartes were very nice. Our only beef was the water outages, which happened several times. The water would shut off for hours at a time, often late in the evening. ( which means you can't shower, wash your hands, flush the toilet). We would recommend to avoid showering between 7 and 9 am, and 4 and 6 pm. This is when most people shower and the water pressure can slow to a trickle during these times. Also when you shower on the off times, hot water was plentiful. Remember to take wash cloths as there are none. The room safe is free and easy to program.

Punta Peninsula Varadero: Loved this property

The Blau Marina Varadero was a very comfortable clean resort. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Access to the beach was fantastic with lots of beach chairs and cushions. Loved the lobby bar and the 2 non smoking areas on either side of the bar. Lots of daytime and evening activites on site as well as day excursions. I would love to go back to this resort.

Punta Peninsula Varadero: Amazing Resort

The resort was beautiful. The rooms were nice and big with balconies with each room. The employees did a wonderful job making sure the resort was kept clean. The beach was amazing and I spent a majority of my time there. The food was good and had an awesome variety. The best al a carte in my opinion had to be the Italian restaurant. Towels were and issue for some people at the resort. I would recommend bringing an old beach towel as you can just leave it there when it's time to leave. If you are [... read more] going to watch any of the shows they put on go to the Michael Jackson show as it was the best show.There were some adults wearing a white bracelets around the resort and some adults with a green bracelet; we tried to find out what it meant and we believe that it's was privileged and not privileged but never got an accurate answer when we asked about it. I would recommend this resort to anyone who is looking to get a good value for a vacation down in Varadero.

Punta Peninsula Varadero: Nice resort

If you can find a deal this is a nice resort to go to. If minor issues bother you than stay away. With any trip to Cuba you have to go there remembering it's very difficult for these people to get what we take for granted. Only complaint is the room temperature is not adjustable and limited towels. The people who work there are very friendly. Keep an open mind and you won't be disappointed.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Wonderful place for a holiday Our second trip.

Entertainment was provided every night and was very good Food was good and we especially liked the Italian al a carte We like being a little further away from the main building - close to a more private pool and very close to the scuba/snorkeling area. Our representative Marta was a terrific help and sent us on excursions we enjoyed very much.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Great resort

This was a great resort, very good food, especially the a la catres french and italian! Very good snorkelling and best beach on the strip. The plus section is worth the money will definitely return here for a third time and in cuba 13 times now. Love this country!!

Blau Varadero: Excellent!

The hotel was lovely and the food was amazing. I particularly enjoyed the fresh morning smoothies and 24 hour snacks. The piano bar was great for smoking cigars and listening to jazz, and the beach bar was the place to dance. I can't wait to go back next year!

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Very good resort

Grounds could use more trees & foliage which they are starting to plant. Eating areas, pool areas & beaches where clean & very good. Lots of shady areas at beach. Snorkelling was excellent. Paid excursions were excellent. Staff & excursion guides were excellent.

Blau Varadero: Love the Blau Veradero

This hotel has an amazing staff. Warm, friendly and sincere. Can't do enough for you. The service in the restaurants was simply outstanding. We also enjoyed the live music during lunch and dinner. The food was good we could always find something we liked. Our room was on the 12th floor and quiet. We were not bothered by noise in the room. We didn't go to any of the evening shows but saw the entertainment team during the day at various activities. The beach is lovely and clean. You need to get up [... read more] early to get a lounger at the beach. If you don't there is an overflow area on a grassy lawn with palm trees and plenty of shade.

Blau Varadero: Probably the best resort in Varadero

Loved everything about this resort - great food, incredible service, perfect beach, and many activities right on the resort - catamaran snorkeling, diving, kayak, etc. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, we felt very well taken care of. The location is great too, close enough that you can do a day trip to Havana and many other attractions in the area. Highly recommend it.

Blau Varadero: Fantastic!

Friendly staff, daily activities and entertainment, delicious food, and beautiful beach! Highly recommended. I would go back in a heart beat!! Pool was beautiful, with a convenient pool bar (not a swim up bar though).

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Amazing Snorkelling

Loved this resort and would stay again. Stayed in the Plus section which was well worth the extra money. Grounds were very well kept. Rooms were clean and large. As this was our first time in Cuba I didn't really know what to expect in terms of the food - lets just say, you won't starve, but if you are picky eaters like our family, you will definitely not overeat. The staff were very friendly. The snorkeling right at the resort is absolutely amazing! No need to book a snorkeling excursion - you  [... read more]won't find anything better than right at the resort.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Not my best experience!

This is an excellent resort. Don't get me wrong. It's very clean, the staff, as usual, is fantastic and genuinely courteous. The resort however, has more occupants than it can service. I've been to many resorts, all over Cuba. I now tend to migrate to the Holguin side of the island. More specifically, Guardalavaca. Blau Costa Verde is approx. 15 kms from Guardalavaca. I always get a scooter for the week when I'm thee, as I love to visit the friends that I've made over the years. It's a 25 minute [... read more] scooter ride to Guardalavaca. The resort has the usual accommodations, buffet, a la cart dining, shops, excellent reception desk, nice pools, close beach access... But the lineups?? Wow!! Never in all my years, have I had to wait in line (average 30 minutes) for the BUFFET!!?? Ther are sooo many people at this resort. Too overcrowded!! Always a lineup to eat, get a drink, or what have you! I ended up going off the resort to local restaurants most of the time. This was my first time at this particular resort., and probably my last. It's not the resorts fault.. Just not MY cup of tea. It's a VERY popular place for French Canadians... Of which I'm not! If your reading this, and you've been to Cuba, you know what I'm saying! All in all, it was a good time,.. Beautiful room, (get the plus side) fantastic maid, the food is good, and typical, when you can get a seat that is, and the bars are well stocked,.. and knowledgeable bar staff. Muchos importantè!!