Just as expected !!

This is our 4th visit to Iberostar Tainos, in Varadero. It's the old story, if it ain't broke, don't fix it !! This is a beautiful little resort situated on one of the nicest stretches of beach in the Caribbean. You don't have to walk forever to get from one end of the resort to the other. You can get anywhere in two minutes. The staff is always friendly, and will do anything to make your stay better. The grounds are beautiful and the rooms have all been recently renovated. We stayed in an upper [... read more] bungalow unit near the beach and it was awesome. The food keeps getting better and better. Never a problem to find something that agrees with you. We spent two weeks here, and the time flew by. Spent the entire time at the beach. There are over 3 miles over beach, that you can only dream of. Walked every day for 1 1/2 hours. No problems getting an excellent place with a parasol, to sit and relax. I understand that different people have different standards, but believe me this place is the type of resort that you will want to keep returning to !! We have repeatedly returned, and I would not hesitate to do so again. Good luck in trying to find something better.

Nice resort

Iberostar Tainos is a small resort. It is is a bit tired, but clean. Staff was very nice and spoke English very well. It had a nice pool area, but I didn’t try the pool. The best part of this resort is the beach, beautiful and wide white sandy beach with crystal clear, shallow, warm water. It was always easy to find chairs and there was lots of shade umbrellas. Food was average, kind of bland, but there was always something to eat.

Smokers Resort

If you are nonsmoker do not go to this resort. It's small resort no lineups people are nice food is okay same everyday. Entertainment was not not that great. Beautiful beach just got back. It was very cold so make sure you take sweaters for the evening. Give gifts like clothing to the maid and chef and they will do anything for you.Cubans are beautiful people but go 5 star at Cuba. I nspite of all this we had fun and enjoyed the beautiful Cuban beach must go.

Great vacation

Very nice resort, impeccable grounds,very friendly staff. And very nice rooms. Always chairs available around pool and beach. Food was good. Could use a 3rd "a la carte" restaurant. But the two existing were good. No complaints from us.

We would defnitely stay again at Iberostar Tainos in Varadero Cuba

This was our first stay at Tainos. We had previously stayed three times at a nearby 3 star resort, but wanted a step up this time. The Tainos resort was smaller than ones we stayed at before, and much more compact. Our regular room was quite nice, and the maid service excellent. The resort has many bars, all staffied by attentive courteous serving personnel. The meals were OK for Cuba standard. However the coffee at the breakfast buffet was dishwater. Each morning after breakfast we would rush  [... read more]back to the Lobby for our delicious cappuccinos. Really enjoyed the live music, although some of the evening shows appeared more amateur than what we saw at other resorts. Grounds and pools are very well kept. and the animation crew very lively. The beach of course was EXCELLENT. We are glad we stepped up to the Tainos.

Beautiful resort

Just got home from Iberostar Tainos in Veredaro. My daughter and I went for a relaxing get away. We stayed in one of the bungalows and it was beautiful. Weather was in the eightys. We loved the food but mostly we love the Cubans. Such sweet people. When we were leaving we gave so many hugs to all. Such warm hospitality

Excellent resort

The resort was very well maintained. The grounds were beautiful. The pool was clean. Food and service were great. Staff was friendly. Nightly music was very entertaining. Beach is amazing. You can walk both directions. Very safe.

Great family vacation

We had a great vacation at Iberostar Tainos. The beach is perfect for children. The ocean is truly unbelievable here. I don’t usually care for food in Cuba, but the food here was really good. The hotel stuff are very friendly and accommodating. The only negative I have to say is that the hotel is dated and needs some updating.

Great resort.

All around very good bang for your buck. Always a good variety of dishes. The property was kept clean. Our room was comfortable and well done every day. Nightly entertainment was good. Our interaction with employees came with a smile.

Wonderful resort

The hotel and surrounding buildings were very clean. Gardeners on site daily trimming flowers and trees. Beautiful landscaping. Very colourful. Rooms were comfortable and cleaned on a daily basis. Washrooms on the resorts always cleaned. The food was good and had a lot of variety. The snack bar near the beach also was good. The beach was great and had games and volleyball. The Japanese restaurant the food was good but not great. The entertainment was great. The bar in the lobby was very good b [... read more]ut didn't have no music. Also in the lobby had a few stores to buy souvenirs. The gym didn't have no air conditioning but was ok. The customer service was very good.

Really Amazing Resort

Iberostar Tainos is a wonderful resort, small enough to get around without being lost right from the first day and big enough to have the best of entertainment, beach, food and STAFF which makes this Resort the popular it is. Evis and all entertainment and restaurant staff were professionals and sooo friendly. We will go back to this resort for sure. Just one thing we noticed, we were staying at the main building at first floor, above the lobby in room # 1125, the patio door does not open mo [... read more]re than two inches and you have to use your force to slide it back in. Those patio doors need to be changed or fixed.

Nice resort

All very good for an older building,but very well maintained The food was very good,The staff were very pleasant and we enjoyed petting the cats.We had brought along some cat treats from home and the cats really enjoyed them.They would follow us looking for more.

Totally Awesome Resort

This has to be the friendliest place we have ever stayed. Beautiful pool, awesome tasty food in the buffet. Only visited 1 a la carte, so good. Terrific entertainment. Will definitely go back. Love it

Great vacation

I stayed at Iberostar Tainos mid February with my two teenage daughters. The poolside bungalow was spacious enough for all of us to have our own bed. The rooms are a little dated looking but they are clean and we'll kept. I can't say enough good things about Yamilla, who kept our room clean and fresh while leaving flowers and notes for us on the beds. The grounds are lovely and well kept as was the pool and beach area. We spent mornings at the beach, afternoons at the pool and we were alway [... read more]s able to get loungers for the three of us. The pool area did get very loud later in the afternoon when they had pool side entertainment. So if you're in a poolside bungalow and are the type to enjoy a late afternoon nap you might find yourself out of luck with the volume of the music and the animation staff on the microphone. The buffet had plenty of selection at all times. Some of the vegetable and fruit options were a little repetitive after a few days but the resort did a good job of offering variations and alternatives. The wait staff in the restaurants are some of the best I've ever encountered in any Resort. Always friendly, smiling and we couldn't have asked for better service. Yes, the WiFi is at times spotty and at times non existent. But we worked around it. Overall a great week with Iberostar Tainos.

Quiet Good Relaxed Resort

This may not be the world's fanciest hotel, but it certainly is in decent enough condition compared to some others that we drove by in Varadero town area. It is clean, the staff from all departments were super nice and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There are more expensive options and certainly cheaper options in Varadero, but we are very content with the value-for-money for choosing this resort. The place is not mega huge, like some of the newer hotels, so easy to get aroun [... read more]d and you get to know the staff, etc. But still big enough to have all you need. It has a relaxed atmosphere, and the hotel arranges activities/competitions throughout the day that you can partake in if that is your thing. But at the same time, they are not overpowering or too loud for those of us who just wanted to chill. If you are fidgety there is enough basic activities to do, but if you want quiet this place is ok too. Entertainment was ok. Outdoor music is decent most nights, and stops early enough that it is not too loud in your room for those with kids or sleeping early. The evening show indoors had a different theme each day and the staff put their hearts in to it and seem to be having fun. The kids club is very basic, so if you are planning on dumping your (especially younger) children for the day and getting alone time, this is not the resort for you. On the plus side, because it is not a 'Disney style' resort fully oriented to kids, there are not that many kids running around screaming! :-) Enough kids for our kids to find a friend to play in the sand with, but not so many kids that you go nuts. Food was ok. But my expectations were set low because all my friends said food in these Cuban resorts was 'not good'. We thought selection and quality were fine, and for the week that we were there, we were ok with it. It is not Michelin star food, but again, I revert back to the 'value for money'. I have not stayed in any other Varadero resorts, so this is only my opinion. But if your budget allows, sure, try one of the 'nicer' 'larger' 'fancier' options on the strip. But if you want to save a little and use that money while in Cuba to go off resort instead, then this is a perfectly safe option without going down to lower 'stars'. Hope this helped.

Basic Good Laid Back Resort

1st time Cuba, so comparing to global resorts, not Cuban: Not fancy, some small rough edges, but great staff, laid-back atmosphere, clean, safe, fantastic beach, decent food, Great Value 4 Money. DoIt

Overall, very good stay

-Very well groomed grounds -The room was decent but not very clean. -The food is repetitive, not very varied -The beach is magical -The pools are clean and safe -The entertainment staff is always fun. Many activites to chose from -Snorkeling excursion offered on the beach by a separate company for 20 CUC was worthwhile -The Japanese restaurant offers a delicious menu and great service. The Grill restaurant was not good -Trips by taxi are very expensive but the guagua that runs along th [... read more]e main avenue is worthwhile at 5 CUC for the day -Tips are very welcome. They all work so hard!

Very good!

Excellent service, very clean, well mantain, friendly staff, good variety of food, amazing beach, very good entertainment, prompt service, nice pool, 24 hours food services, nice massage at spa, tennis court and gym

Stunning beach - disappointing food

Lovely resort and as we had a bungalow away from the pool and festivities, it was a very peaceful trip. We spent most of our time on the beautiful beach and ate in the a la carte restaurants while we were there. We were warned. The food is bland and not great. I was surprised that it was all true. Sadly the food was awful unless we stuck to the simple eggs, bread, fruit and so on. Some salads at the buffet had some taste, but the two restaurants were sadly disappointing.

Great family vacation!

Traveled March 25 - April 2, 2017 with my 14 year old son. It is a beautiful resort. The staff are amazing, meals were fantastic and the beach is unbelievable. I can't wait to return with the rest of our family!