Melia Cayo Coco: Great value for money

Overall quite satisfied. The rooms were large and well maintained. No power , air conditioning or hot water issues. The food in the buffet was varied, plentiful and tasty. Assortment of salad and fruit available, as well chicken, beef , pork, and sometimes lamb, shrimp or calamari. Keeping in mind that you are not going to see steak and lobster at this price point. The a la cartes were good as well. The drinks were good. Good entertainment and excellent friendly service . Some minor shortag [... read more]es ( ran out of baileys after third day and limited choices late night in their 24 hour snack bar) , but really did not affect the quality of the stay. Fantastic beach, but the water a bit cold for my taste in January. I have paid way way more for a lesser experience in other places .

Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort: The best we have seen of Cuba so far

Honest Review January 23 - January 30 2026 Location is great, in that you are 30 min ride from airport to the resort, but you are not near anything else. Closest city is Moron and it quite far away. Exploring anywhere off resort is not close. The resort itself is newer, not rundown, is clean and laid out nicely. The beach was beautiful. Very gradual slope into the ocean, perfect for young children to enjoy the ocean. We saw no jellyfish, and shells are easy to find and pick if you are [... read more] a picker. There were lots of chairs and palapas, no need to reserve a spot with your towels. The reception workers were all very nice, and eager to assist. The resort grounds are kept very clean, and all the workers keep busy to maintain the facility with pride. Bartenders at the beach bar and swim up bar are great! Didn't get the warmest reception at the lobby bar, but, service was "ok" there as well. There are several other bars around the resort, a drink is never far away. In the room, bed linens were clean and the maid did a nice job of resetting our room daily including fresh towels. The pillows are "different" in that they are one long pillow to share as opposed to individual pillows...but, still a pillow with a clean case. The air conditioner worked, lights worked, there were no bugs, and we always had hot water. The safe worked and the doors all locked we had a toilet seat, toilet paper and the toilet flushed . These things may sound funny to mention, but we have been to resorts in Cuba that have none or only some of these things lol, never ALL. This was a pleasant surprise. There were eggs each morning for breakfast and the buffet was well stocked. The bars had beer and rum everyday, and some days gin, that is it. They had mix like cola or sprite most days, and fruit juices but not everything always. It is easy to just bring a bottle with you from the duty free. Yes it should be all included at an "all inclusive". BUT everything IS included that THEY HAVE. If you require something else you will have to bring it yourself, or go elsewhere where you KNOW they have it. It has been this way for years. To be surprised that they don't have your specific drink on hand everyday and then be upset that they don't is on you. YOU have the ability to bring what you need or must have, they do not. Eg: You like a vodka cran, bring vodka and a cranberry Mio juice enhancer...etc etc The 24 hour bar always had bun sandwiches, sometimes hotdogs, the pizza must have been good at the beach bar as the line was very long everyday, but I never tried it. If you want a change of scenery I highly recommend visiting the light house, just a 20 min walk away and they have a nice menu. The food menu and drinks are cheap and they have everything. It is always a good idea to bring snacks for in between meals or late night while playing games in the lobby if it rains, especially if travelling with children, but I think that's a good idea wherever you travel, especially with picky eaters. Mosquitoes were present on the resort starting at around 6:15pm ish for about an hour? They are much smaller than the ones we have in Ontario, def not as thick as we get them. My suggestion would be to wear a bit of repellent on your way to dinner. Have been to Cuba many, many times. This resort is my #1 pick. Thank you to all the staff at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredon and our friends that travelled with us to make this vacation as wonderful as it was :)

Sanctuary White Sands: Amazing resort

The resort was awesome. Workers where very friendly. Beach was great of course, always loungers to sit. Food was plentiful. Didn't leave hungry. Rooms very clean. Rooms cleaned daily. Grounds were very well kept up.

Sanctuary White Sands: My Dream Vacation and so much more

I stayed at Sanctuary White Sands from January 22nd to 29th 2026 in a deluxe ocean-view junior suite. The accommodations were excellent, and I, originally from Winnipeg, Canada, was highly satisfied with the room amenities and staff service. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and courteous, unobtrusive attitude made for an excellent experience. Daily entertainment and dining options were adequate; though vegan and vegetarian choices were limited, they were high quality. My butler, Carlo [... read more]s, was friendly and responsive. To receive similar service, being courteous, patient, and respectful is advisable. The cuisine was generally enjoyable, though different from my usual preferences. The picturesque beach, ocean, boardwalk, pools, and lounging areas added to the experience. The front desk and lobby were well-maintained, with issues resolved quickly. I look forward to returning later this year or next. Sincerely, Nicholas Burgess. P.S. My first visit to Cuba, eager to explore more, meet people, and stay in touch with new friends. I appreciated the excursions, catamaran trip, ocean swimming, and authentic Cuban life, which deepened my appreciation for Canada.

Sanctuary White Sands: Pretty good!

Beautiful room, shower, balcony, and grounds. A toilet quirk to learn. Food was not amazing, except the fresh baked goods. I liked the pool and beach. Excursions were my highlights! Staff was very gracious except at bars.

Sanctuary White Sands: Very good

Overall the resort was great. Food became repetitive. The La Creole restaurant had great food. Hats off to the chef! If you like seafood they have plenty. Beautiful big pools with walk-in available at the one pool. Chairs at beach are better than those at the pool.

Sanctuary White Sands: Wonderful resort!

I love that every room had its own patio or balcony. The rooms were spacious and had all basic amenities such as fridge, iron, blow dryer. Large shower. The grounds were marvelous! Planting was going on daily. Large pool areas and short walk to the beach. Lots of both shade and sun at the beach. The entertainment staff were terrific, as were everyone. There were enough English speaking staff to manage questions and requests. Buffets had a good variety of food. Not spicy, at all.

Melia Cayo Coco: Beautiful resort

Could use a few improvements,, but overall one of the best resorts we have visited in Cuba over the last 40 years. The food was varied and plentiful. Entertainment was pretty good, definitely not a loud party place, which is what we were looking for on this trip.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Great Resort, Great People

This resort was wonderful. The staff were great, the facilities were in good shape and pretty well maintained. Some of the boardwalks could use some work to make them a bit safer. There was always lots of food. The rooms were clean. The beach was amazing! The ocean was so clean. The evening entertainment was great, but not intended for kids. If you are looking for a great resort that gives to great value for your money, I would highly recommend this resort.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Viva Cuba

We loved the hotel, small and very quiet and quaint, with such an amazing and attentive staff. The beach is beautiful, you can walk for hours and see practically no one! Big shout out to Dairon at the Buffet and Armando who works the snack bar and the À la carte restaurant. We will be back!

Hotel Playa Coco: Sun, sand, fun and family

The rooms were quite comfortable. The food was good, the ala carte restaurants were great and service was very good. Loved the returning guests dinners, they were fantastic. All staff were very friendly and helpful.

Hotel Playa Paraiso: Beautiful Beach

We just returned from Playa Paraiso Of course the Staff were amazing kind and curtious. The beaches are gorgeous lots of shells on the beach. The rooms are beginning to show thier age but we know Cuba is having a hard time . I am not going to complain this is our second time at Paraiso and we won't go back untill updated but thats ok we loved it there

Hotel Mojito: Definitely won't be going back

I knew going in that this was an older hotel, so my expectations weren't high to begin with. However, Mojito still managed to disappoint: -No hot water and no water pressure, and the toilet didn't flush completely. -Food shortages. On various days there were no eggs, no cheese, no butter at the buffet. -Unresponsive Guest Services rep. It took me three days to get a beach towel, which was supposed to be in my room upon arrival. And I was able to get it only because I happened to run into the  [... read more]housekeeping lady (who was charming and very helpful). -Slow, disinterested wait staff in the buffet restaurant. On several occasions I wasn't offered water or coffee until after I'd finished my meal. On the upside, the staff at the Beach Bar were amazing. -Lighting in the room was atrocious. No overhead lights, two small wall lamps on either sides of the bed that were practically useless. There was also a bedside lamp, but when it ws plugged in I couldn't plug my phone in as well, and that was the only outlet in the room, apart from the television.

Vila Gale Cayo Paredon: Cuba Jan 16-23 2026

Great trip to take off from Canada, the only issues we had was that our shoes and one of my hand made cigar cutters was stolen from the air port. Our door broke for our hotel, but other than that it was a good trip, we always book with trip central and I recommend it, the political situation of Cuba affected food but that is out of everyones hands and understanding. Thank you for giving us a chance to leave the country

Hotel Mojito: Amazing resort

My room was dated but very clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There was a nice variety of food at the buffet, I really enjoyed the pasta bar and variety of seafood. There was pork and chicken options and lots of cooked veggies. Breakfast was delicious with the best sweet rolls I have ever tasted. The Mojito is my go to place in CUBA!

Hotel Playa Coco: Resort Review

Grounds were kept very clean. Lots for kids to do. Food was good…it’s Cuba however always found something to eat. We were in Block 5 we had no warm water the entire week. Rooms were clean. No-See-Ums were very bad needed bug spray and that didn’t help. Need to take Benadryl and stuff for after bite.

Melia Costa Rey: Amazing resort

This is a great resort. Very impressed. It’s super close to the airport. It’s a large resort but not crowded. Guests were families, couples, older, younger. Fun but nothing crazy. The beach is beautiful and big, lots of chairs, sun or shade available. We walked the beach everyday multiple times per day. The sand is perfect, the ocean water looks like a huge pool. We went in January and had perfect weather, the water was so great for swimming. I wish there were small feet faucets when you exit [... read more] the beach to wash the sand off your feet. Also, people should clean up after themselves, and not leave cups and plates on the beach. It’s disrespectful, I guess only lazy slobs do that. Maybe resorts should stop using plastic cups, people can bring their own travel mugs. The food was delicious, lots of variety, fresh fish, salads—cooked and raw. Breakfast omelettes, smoothies. Lunch, dinner — delicious!! Entertainment was good too. No issues with shortages in regards to alcohol or mixers. They always had gin and tonic! The rooms were very clean, comfortable and practical. No issues. The only minor issue was… I wish the sheets/pillowcases felt/smelled fresher. The staff are wonderful, especially Dannier, Migray (hilarious, we had such fun with her), and Nano at the snack bar. We will definitely return to this resort!!

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: Nice resort

NO HOTWATER ALL WEEK !!...but the entertainment was good..staff very friendly....they just have to fix the hot water issue....food was ok...the beach is great !!!..pizza at the beach was awesome...they bars were good too..

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: Beautiful beach

Enjoyed our stay at Memories Caribe. Great beach beautiful grounds. Only issue was lack of hot water on some days. Route 66 sports bar was a great place to hang out and the access to the bus for the cave bar made the trip. No issues with shortages or bugs.

Hotel Playa Coco: Another amazing vacation

Although dated, this hotel provides all amenities from cheeseburgers, hot dog, pizza, full lunch menu, including rice, chicken, beef, pork and amazing deserts. Wine, beer, all types of alcohol always available. Clean rooms, great wide beach, and of course AMAZING staff. Can’t wait to go back