Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Beautiful resort we definitely will be back

This was our 3rd time staying at this resort we booked the relax section this stay well worth the extra, amazing staff pabluin in the cegar bar is the best, we look forward to our visit next year . You could always find a lawn chair in the relax section main pool was quite busy but could find a place to sit once again I look forward to our next vacation in Cuba

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Great resort

We arrived on April 21 for a 7 night stay. We booked the Vip relax section which was well worth the extra. You have a nice large pool a bar and a sit down lunch and breakfast that you order off the menu. The hotel was clean and the staff were very kind and friendly. The main buffet was always the same and there was good shortages there but your in Cuba you have to expect that. The ala carte were great witch we booked a different one every night. The drinks were good they did not have crystal  [... read more]beer which I found very weird but found another beer which was similar. They also were short on different pop as well for mix. This has been our thirty time to Cuba so we no what to expect. If you are considering this hotel I would pay the extra and book the vip well worth it. Hope this hotel helps you while you are looking for a hotel in Cuba.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Good vacation

Nice hotel very friendly staff .hotel is clean and you can always find something to eat Diana the rep for the prestige works very hard to keep everyone happy. She is always moving and working hard.The rep for air transat is also very helpful she is very informative.and easy to talk to.we had a wonderful week.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Great Time But......

We have been to Iberostar's in Cozumel and Punta Cana and these resorts are one of our favourites. We were fully aware of the situation in Cuba and have no complaints about the staff who worked tirelessly to ensure we had a great vacation. The restaurant staff, bar staff and entertainment were amazing. We found the food repetitive but we knew that before going and were never hungry. Bring your own condiments!! There were days we ran out of bread, wine, mixes for the drinks and no buns for the h [... read more]amburgers and only had eggs three days. Hamburgers were on the grill for breakfast lunch and dinner. The grounds were nice but severely needed water. Lots of walking to the beach, pools and restaurants . The staff at the beach always found us a chair, swept it off and brought us tables. The management was not accommodating for early arrivals and late check outs. Through they proudly display late check outs. It didn't happen. We were out of our rooms at noon with a 6-pm pickup to the airport. This resort is very remote, there's nothing around it and an hour from the airport and on the way back it was an hour and a half as we had so many pickups at other resorts. For some reason we were given the Assessability Room. Very different from the regular suites. We were not impressed. There was no tub, the closet and safe was in the bathroom beside the toilet and the sink had no room to even put your toothbrush. There wasn't a hair dryer I did request one from Guest Services but never got one. Thankfully we brought our own toilet paper as there were days we didn't get any.The view from our room was terrible, piles of dirt. If booking I would highly recommend the swim up suites. This Iberostar Coral Esmeralda was definitely not a 5 star. The swim bar and daily activities were at the Selection side but there was not enough chairs or shade around the pool. Lots of mosquitos and sand fleas, OFF did not work. I came home with so many bites. Wifi was hit or miss, always had to sign every time we used it. On the last day they disconnected the WIFI at noon.. And many Canadians gave loonies and toonies as tips which is worthless to them. Many times we exchanged the coins for bills to help out the staff. The beach and water were stunning.... I would not go back to this resort, too far the airport, too many bugs and the view from the room was the worst we had. Would we go back to Cuba yes!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Really great time

As long as you have realistic expectations with what Cuba is going through you will have a great time. We went in with rock bottom expectations since this was our first time ever going to Cuba and we heard about all the shortages. That being said, we had an amazing time. The pools were great. The beach was great and the service I don’t think could have been better. even the food with their shortages really wasn’t that bad. There was lots of food every day and lots of options to choose from it ju [... read more]st might be tough if you’re really picky eater. I would recommend this resort to anybody and I think we had a much better time than I thought we were gonna have since everything exceeded our expectations. the only thing I would say is that this is a very quiet and relaxing resort, which is exactly what we were looking for. However, if you’re looking for loud music and everybody drinking all day and a big party probably isn’t the right resort.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites: Amazing Vacation

The Iberostar Parisio Maya is a beautiful resort. They are extremely environmentally forward with no single use plastic anywhere on the premises. The grounds are beautifully manicured and the food is amazing. This was my 19th trip to the Iberostar and I’ll keep going back!!!

Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites: Good holiday

Enjoyed our 14 day stay. The resort , the room, the grounds, everywhere was super clean. The a la carte restaurants lacked a quality of food preparation, and taste. A bit disappointed on that aspect. We go on holidays to disconnect from our devices and enjoy nature and relax. Usually the devices are in the safe throughout our vacation, Unfortunately, we had to use our devices to read menus at the bars and a la carte restaurants. We were not the only ones of that opinion. I would not return  [... read more]to this resort as there were just too many children everywhere. It’s not the resort’s fault, we should have done better research. The staff was excellent. Of course, you can’t beat that lovely beach!

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Great Resort… never heard of hotel chain before and was pleasantly surprised.

Great property.. grounds were beautiful at night. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The food was great with lots of varieties to choose from .. only thing I would say about the food is that the chefs might consider using less salt. I would definitely recommend and visit again!!

JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar: Iberostar Grand Paraiso Truly Grand

Over the top service. Great food. Beautiful beach. Magnificent pool. Large rooms. Perfectly maintained property. Being refreshed this August. Loved it. Access to all five Iberostar hotels on site. They have their own marketplace or shopping centre. Nice spa. Adults only. Vibe is not party time. Most couples are 40 plus.

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Amazing vacation!

I recently stayed at the Iberostar Dominicana during our vacation, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness of the hotel and the warmth of the staff. Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout our stay.   One of the highlights for us was the buffet, which offered a wide variety of delicious dishes. As someone with dietary restrictions, I was pleased to see that they had glute [... read more]n-free options available and were willing to make accommodations to ensure everyone could enjoy their meals.   Our room was spacious, comfortable, and impeccably clean. We were pleasantly surprised when they added a third bed for us without any hassle, making our stay even more convenient.   Overall, our experience at the Iberostar Dominicana was fantastic, and we couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We are already planning our next trip back and will definitely be staying at this hotel again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Great resort!

The hotel was meticulous. The room was always perfectly clean and the gardeners we’re constantly working on the property. The staff were amazing and always went out of their way to correct anything that needed to be fixed.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: I will teturn

Staff are excellent Food is exceptional for Cuban resorts Beach is great on non windy days Entertainment at night is great And now I have to write some more to fulfil the 200 character that is required to complete this survey

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great experience!

Had a great experience at this resort, would recommend! The resort is clean and very well kept up. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We accidentally locked ourself out of the safe in our room and after we reported it at the front desk, a security guard came a few minutes later to help us unlock the safe. The food at the resort is good and there is some variety at the main buffet. We found that much of the food at the buffet is similar throughout the week, but that wasn't an issue for u [... read more]s and we always found things we enjoyed eating. Most importantly to us, we didn't get sick! The best meals we had were the lunches at the beach - would definitely recommend eating at the beach! We didn't pay for a room upgrade and stayed in the basic room, but it was perfect for us. Simple room but very clean, spacious, and had a nice balcony. The resort felt safe and the beach and pool were fantastic, which were our main priorities. Had a great experience, would recommend!

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: 3rd time to this complex and we will be back - Iberostar Pariaso Lindo

We just returned back from a wonderful week at the Lindo Hotel, stayed April 14-21st. We went with our two teenagers and had two rooms booked. Since we pay the adult rate for both kids now being 13 and 17, it is the same price to book 2 rooms or 1. We emailed in advance to ask for rooms side by side or adjoining rooms. We were informed via email that the adjoining rooms would be extra and were prepared to pay for them. Our flight with WestJet was uneventful which is perfect and our private  [... read more]transfer with Kalido was wonderful (cost $100 USD return). We waited about 30 minutes for baggage arriving on a Sunday around 1:00pm, customs took no time at all. Upon arrival at the hotel we paid an extra $50 USD per night and received newly renovated family suite rooms in building 54 on the ground floor. I was thrilled as that is exactly what we wanted. The location was perfect and ground floor is my favourite. The resort was busy, they desperately need more bartenders! Only 1 at the swim up bar all week, that guy was so busy all day, every day. Actually only 1 bartender at most of the bars, so there was always a long line up for drinks. Insulated mugs are a must so you don't have to wait in that line too much. Food was incredible. I got most of the restaurant reservations we wanted which I booked right away with the concierge, except one night. I checked the app a few times and a 6pm at Hashiru the Japanese restaurant opened up and we took it. I was not impressed with the buffet, it was just busy all week, no matter what time we went. I guess not enough staff to keep up as the service was slow. The food at the buffet was good, but it was just not an enjoyable meal with so many people in lines and kids running all around the place. We ate at the following: Buffet Dinner first night - it wasn't my thing, so we did not go back for dinner. It was just really really busy so not too enjoyable for us. El Museo Gourmet - it's a new menu now, not a set menu and it was delicious, one of our favourite meals Lemon & Spices - this one was my favourite, I love Greek food Hashiru - we went for the kids, but personally it is the same show at every resort, when it is just my husband and I, we would skip it Under the Sea - service was great, the sculptures are wonderful and the food there was really tasty El Rancho - excellent food, we could just eat that bread all night and be happy Olivetti Italian - this was excellent as well, I had the sea bass with risotto, so good. We participated in activities throughout the week, but mostly kept to ourselves. We had many trips around the lazy river, which yes is lazy but we loved it. Lots of shade in the lazy river, so it was nice to be in there. The wave pool we used, but it is really geared to the young kids, it is just not that deep. The main pool and the waterslides were perfect for our teens. My biggest disappointment was the beach. The beach itself is great, but with red flags every single day, the water was not swimmable. It is really rough water on that whole stretch of resorts, we knew this coming in, and that is why the lazy river and waterslides are a big plus here. We booked one tour through Nexus (Westjet/Sunwing) and decided we will never book with them again. The tour was not as described only visiting 1 coral reef and not 3, they did not provide any snacks or lunch which they said they would, and they did not provide return transportation to the hotel. They left you stranded at their location so you could spend more money on food and drinks and souvenirs. Next time, I would book a tour through a private company like Kalido. Overall the week was exceptional, it was our third trip to this complex, first two times we stayed at Maya. Staying at the Lindo, I did not feel as though I missed a thing, it was perfect. We stayed at the Maya previously as there were 4 of us in 1 room and I wanted the extra space. Now that we get two rooms, kids are 13 and 17, we don't need each room to be bigger and having two bathrooms is a big plus. We met and friended one of the star friends named Franco. He really made my son's week. He has been there for about 5 years now and is really a gem on the resort, this guy deserves a raise! Do not hesitate to book Lindo, you will have a wonderful week.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Best value for money

We have stayed at this resort 7 times now and one of our daughters was married here 8 years ago. We have also stayed at both Secrets several times and this resort is better value for the cost. This last time there were some cons compared to previous visits but also some pros. The Buffett was amazing and Luis the PR and the head chef and fellow staff were fantastic wanting to make it the best experience. No more reservations at the French or Steal House. The new pizzaria was excellent. The [... read more] steak house and french were not as good as previous visits. Downgraded menus and poor wait staff but the buffet staff made up for it. Isabel at breakfast and lunch was beyond expectations as well as Gustavo at dinner. Rooms are plain but comfortable beds and very clean. We love the beach and Antonio at the beach provides great service. No friendly bartenders or this trip but Myrna was great at the tiki bar. We will highly likely stay again.

Iberostar Coral Ensenachos: Wonderful vacation

Great beach, awesome staff, and overall a wonderful vacation. It was our 3rd time staying at this resort and everything met our expectations. The resort is quiet, the food was well prepared, at great place to relax and enjoy the sun.

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Mediocre at best

Pools are nice, beach is beautiful, rooms are great, grounds are clean, staff is Ok but the food is awful. Lack of variety is one thing, but whatever you do have, can you make it tasty? Bring condiments from home. You get what you pay for. Although I got a nice tan. ?

Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites: It's ok, but would not go back

The good: This resort is very well taken care of. We had a HUGE storm one night. I looked outside early (6 am), and there was debris everywhere - by 8 am, it was as if nothing had happened. The grounds are well taken care of. The room was nice, a little worn out, but above average based on our experience of going to resorts in DO. A handful of staff were amazing. Two from the main buffet and three from the lobby bar - they made us feel very welcome. The steak house was AMAZING!!! I h [... read more]ad an amazing beef rib dish. It would have easily beat both of my fav steak restaurants in Montreal and Toronto! Everyone at our table had an amazing dish and top-notch service! The not-so-good: When we arrived, we were greeted by check-in staff, who made it seem like we were a burden. He was very cold towards us. We were not deterred by this. Everyone has a bad day once in a while. Unfortunately, this theme was consistent throughout our stay across the buffets and bars by the beach and pool area. The a-la-carte restaurants we visited were the Japanese Grill, Steak House and Italian. The Japanese Grill was so awful that one guy threw up eating his food. It was extremely salty! The Italian was the same food you got from the pizza and pasta station at the buffet, with no service. I gave up on a pepper grinder, walked to the server's station on the other side of the restaurant, and just got my own. Again, the food was over-salted, and as someone who loves salt, I think that's saying something! Entertainment - it's the same songs and show every night - and no matter where your room is located on the resort - YOU WILL HEAR IT!! The beach... If you enjoy walking in sand and cigarette butts, you will enjoy it! Drinks on the beach... Good luck - ZERO service while on the beach - there were servers, but they were having too much fun chatting with their co-workers. If you like to snorkel, Barcelo Beach is not the best place for it. Rough Atlantic waters make it quite difficult, but if you are a good swimmer and are confident, you should be okay - but watch that current. Mixing 5ft waves and fine sand will disorientate you! The swell was HUGE - on a calm day, what would be 5ft deep would be 12-13ft deep. If you really want to see some amazing marine life (and there is some amazing sights), look at the tide times and go out on the incoming tide. My final comment is not to go beyond the rope, divider. Speed boats rip up and down within a couple of feet of that line - they will NOT see you, and if you are snorkelling within 20ft of the rope, you will choke on the exhaust fumes from these boats!! In summary, the positives were too few compared to the negatives. My inlaws, who were with us, had been to the same resort just before covid and said it's gone downhill considerably. Maybe internal politics is causing the staff to be not as friendly or attentive, who knows. Such a shame - my inlaws loved the last two times they went, but this time, they didn't recognize the place based on service.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Will never go back there again

do never go to this hotel. Its very mouldy service is no good. Food is no good. Drinks are no good. The beach was not even clean. the bedsheets in the room are never changed. The pillowcases are never changed. Customer service don’t care for their customers. I was sick and my friend too for the whole week that we are there. I do not recommend this place at all.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Wonderful Resort!

This resort is top notch. From check in to check out they were all amazing! The rooms although older decor... were very clean and spacious. The staff were great, always friendly and polite. The food was good. I always found something to eat at the buffet. There are lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. The Japanese a la carte was our favourite! Shout out to the bar tender at the quiet pool. I never got his name but he was always ready to serve and help the guests. We would definitely return to th [... read more]is resort.