Great Vacation

My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay this past week at the Amelia Varadaro. Our room was clean and comfortable with a large balcony. All the staff that we encountered whether at our room, in the bars, in the a la cart, or the buffets or the front desk we were treated well and felt very comfortable. The warmth and kindness of the Cuban people keeps bringing us back.

Loved it!

The beach is amazing, and the rooms are comfortable. The buffet was huge and even a picky eater can find something to eat. The a la cart restaurants are amazing! Our favourites were the international and the Italian. Christobal at the piano bar makes the most AMAZING mojitos. We will definitely go back.

Great beach, food is challenging

The hotel was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Staff did not seem to expect to be tipped but were grateful when we did. The beach is beautiful and the water is completely free of weeds or stones. Nothing to really see while snorkeling but I’m sure you could find spots further down the beach. The pool is too cold to swim - they must be adding cold water constantly. The hotel is a quick cab ride away from the main strip which has flea markets, a “mallâ [... read more]€ and The Beatles bar - which has live English rock. The only bad experience was the food. The inability to import food was evident in the lack of variety at the restaurants (very limited) and the empty store shelves. The a la carte restaurants were good and provided some relief. Not sure I’ll go back to Cuba while there are such restrictive embargoes in place.

The Melia Varadero was an amazing hotel.

I just returned from a wonderful weeks vacation at the Melia Varadero. My very first trip to Cuba, It was everything I expected it to be and more. From a personalized check in and wonderful reception by the Lovely group of Receptionists. They were always there to answer any question and exchange our currency. No need to go to the front desk!! I cant say enough about the personalized care by the concierges,The food at the Melia resort was excellent! The food was fresh and we didn't have one bad  [... read more]meal. The buffet always offered something different each day. The options from fresh cooked fish, pasta, and meat allowed us to mix up our lunches and dinners so that we always had something different. The breakfast was always great as well. There was the option of having a freshly prepared omelette or fried eggs with all the sides. Fresh croissants and fresh fruit were also available for all meals. There was a large selection of desserts and ice cream, Every day there was a variety of local cheese available. The hotel and the grounds were well maintained and very clean.The restaurants were also very clean and organized. No matter where we were in the resort there was always a member of the staff cleaning or tidying the hotel. The only complaint I had was the masquitoes I got bitten all over. Overall,I would recommend this Melia Varadero to anyone traveling to Cuba .

Amazing resort

Overall amazing resort, great location, beautiful beaches and the nicest of employees. Entertainment was exceptional as well as the nightlife. Absolutely no complaints of my stay. Overall I was very impressed and would definitely return.

Very Nice Resort

This resort was kind of dated inside the hotel itself. Although it is very grand on the outside and pool area. The staff is very accommodating and helpful. If they for some reason couldn't understand what you were asking, they would get someone to help you. I travelled by myself, and at no point did I feel unsafe or limited with where I could go or see on my own. The staff made sure you were well kept n safe at all times. The entertainment staff was so welcoming and specifically asked if I wante [... read more]d to play basketball. After we played for a while a couple kids and there father joined in. The nightly entertainment/ disco wasn't good. As for food I thought it was fantastic. I didn't enjoy much of the breakfast options but as for anything else it was great and tasty.

Worst resort I have been to

The guy next door to us tried breaking in to my room drunk twice security did nothing. Another night the room next two us had a domestic dispute security refused to do anything. I couldn't get sleep. I booked a room with a king bed they pushed to twin beds together. My room sometimes would not get cleaned up. There is no server's around the pool to bring you drinks and the pool was dirty. The food on the resort was awful. Overall it was the worst experience I've had out of 10 trips

Great resort, amazing beach, lovely staff

We had a great stay at Melia Varadero. Everything was really pleasing from our room, the resort, the beach and the staff was so attentive and friendly. No complaints at all! However, the food was not as nice. This was our first time in Cuba, so we don't know if this is just the quality of the food overall. The staff did what they could with what they had, but if you are looking for a food experience this may not be it. We did go into town and have meals out which were pretty good and the res [... read more]ervation restaurants were not bad. The buffet was pretty limited in what we we could stomach. With that being said, the culture of the people, the unbelievable beaches and the resort and staff was enough to love our vacation and not regret our choice.

Excellent resort!

We upgraded to the LEVEL, so it definitely made a difference. Food and service were incredible, separate beach area, a la carte restaurants for lunch and dinner every day, etc. Would definitely go back!

Melia varedaro review

Hotel is very efficient. Great check in/ out, food services, etc... Good location. Beach beautiful and clean. Only disappointment was the rooms. Very dated, old blankets, washrooms, and balcony (door didn't;t work )... Felt like need a big overhaul

Beach was gorgeous!

The hotel was fantastic! My friend and I went for 7 days and had the greatest time. We met so many people because we had an open attitude to saying hello to all the friendly travellers and employees. Employees , especially the daily bartender crew were so great! A trip we won’t forget. I’m happy we went into downtown Veradero too. One thing I would say is the bar could use a general upkeep and cleaning as bugs were crawling around. More entertainment needed at the resort. Room had dirty sh [... read more]eet and moldy cup holders but after that everything fine and bathroom was spacious. Enjoyed the volleyball on the beach! Would definitely return to this resort.

Wonderful time away

Melia Varadero was one of the best resorts I’ve stayed at in Cuba! From the beautiful well-kept beach to the great adventures downtown Varadero, there is something for everyone. My friend and I went mid-March and had a wonderful time. We had a standard room which was nice, bed was comfy, kept very clean, only downfall was the calcium buildup all over the sink handle and in the shower. We did also experience small amount of mold on the cup coasters, otherwise the room was just right! As for [... read more] the rest of the resort, very well kept and clean, service at main lobby bar was ok during the day (bar tenders could have been a bit more lively), but the bartenders at the pool and beach and at the lobby bar are night were incredible, friendly, out going and fun! The food at the buffet was really good, variety was goodt, and service wonderful. The a la carte were very tasty and again service great. The daily entertainment at the beach included volleyball tournaments and aqua aerobics which were a lot of fun, from kids to the elderly partook. The nightly entertainment unfortunatrly I would say the biggest downfall of his resort. The nighty shows /events were not that good, not wel coordianted, and overall boring. In addition for those younger folks (20-35), the resort gets quiet really early around midnight, and the piano bar closes at 1230 AM. However there is a 24-hour snack bar open around the clock with food and drinks but I would advise against the food, not very good. Also, getting to downtown Varadero couldn’t be easier. With a hop on hop off bus for 5 pesos all day (rate and times change at night time) a block or so down the resort, easy and quick to get there and explore the markets and restaurants. And for those interested in the night life in downtown Varadero, couldn’t have asked for more safe and fun experience as 2 young women. La comparsita, la cueve de la pirata, and la bamba are great spots for either live salsa/Latin bands, salsa shows and dance clubs, respectively. Some other highlights: beautiful villa called Masion Xanadu just down the beach past the neighbouring resort (Melia las americas) provides one of the most stunning views I’ve ever seen overlooking the golf course and ocean from the roof top patio in a historical, world heritage site! Shout out to few of the nightly bartenders Dayan, Onedio, and Alexander! So much fun, attentive to service delivery, and kind.

Fantastic Stay once again!

5th visit and the hotel keeps amazing me! The grounds are amazingly beautiful, the beach is fantastic, with one side having entertainment and one side being more quiet, the food was even better this time and it's always been good! The staff...what can I say...you will never find a more helpful, friendly, efficient staff. Will be going yet again!

Great beach, Nice Resort

The hotel is nice. The ‘level’ rooms on 5th floor are updated and clean. There is a great lounge on the level too with 24 hr drinks and food at meal times. The pools are decent- no swim up bar. The beach is gorgeous but not accessible unless you can handle stairs. Buffet and al a cartes are very basic and repetitive daily. Buffet seating needs to be cleared more often. Decent wine needs to be purchased. Wifi even when purchased additionally on the level, is spotty& drops frequently . A lon [... read more]g user name and password are required every time you want to use and can only be used in lobby or on the level. Staff are friendly and thankful for tips. Overall-I would not recommend this hotel because of the wifi and food issues.

Very Good Resort!

Hotel is going through renovations but it's still pretty good, location is great and the beach is awesome! The food was average, service at the bar was a little slow, our room was clean and all the elevators in the hotel were working.

Wonderful Vacation

The hotel was lovely and our room had a gorgeous view. The bed was so comfortable and our room was cleaned and restocked every day. We really enjoyed the food, the kind and attentive staff and all of the amenities. The hotel was close to the stunning beach and the ocean was breathtaking. We were utterly relaxed and well cared for and are counting the days until we can go back!

Great vacation!

We loved this resort! The beach was great and was such a close walk from the main building. The water was turquoise with soft sand leading into the shallow area that went pretty far out. The staff was so friendly and helpful anytime we needed assistance with anything. The entertainment was fantastic and the bartenders were skilled (especially the mojitos). We thought the food was good, especially the Mexican restaurant & it was easy to make dinner reservations. It’s not a large resort and it w [... read more]asn’t crowded even though it was at capacity during our stay. All in all a great experience so we will definitely be back.

Great People, dated resort

The people at the resort were excellent, the beach was very nice. The snorkeling directly off the beach was not great but you could get taken out on a catamaran for 20 cuc. About 500 meters offshore it was amazing snorkeling. I feel the resort/ room itself is slightly dated. I feel for the money we paid, the resort was not as nice as we expected. We upgraded to the Level and again the people were great but we got an older room with two beds pushed together rather than a king bed. An old bath [... read more]room and the room was quite small. We are not likely to return to this hotel/resort.

Good resort

Needs a lot of renovation. Needs wheelchair access to the beach especially. Food not so good . Grounds was well manicure. Bed bugs in room and was bitten. Workers were helpful and polite. The maids was very helpful. Needs to have a plan for people who have to check out at 11:00 am and flight is 10:00 p.m. no where to shower and change.

Good resort. Give it a 4star.

Hotel needs update. Food was not that great very bland. Japanese was the best. Grounds was well manicured. Our room has bed bugs. We were bitten. Workers were amazing and extremely helpful. Needs ramps for access to wheel chair. People with wheelchairs could not go to the beach. Booking a specialty restaurant was next to impossible. Overall we had a good time because I went with my kids and grand children.