Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Very nice ,

The hotel is showing its age, but the hotel staff more than make up for this. Can't stress enough how great the staff are. For sure I will go back. The food was good , the beer was not good the first week , I think the beer was called Claro. The second week they had changed the beer back to bucanero on tap.this was a smart move , because all the Canadians I spoke with , did not like Claro beer. I stayed in the cabana section, beach front view, was great.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Tranquil and Good Value

This is a laid back resort which requires little walking or stairs around the ground to reach the restaurants, lobby, pool and beach. I found it to be a solid 3 star as it was clean and I had no issues with my room (cabana) etc. Staff were friendly and polite and although gracious when receiving tips it was not necessary to receive good service. The beach is on a deep bay and the sand was soft and good for swimming. Buffet is limited but always found something good to eat and the pig roast n [... read more]ight was excellent. Beware that the airport is really small and there is no opportunity for food there and the duty free is small. If you are looking to bring back some rum, cigars or knicknacks the resort has a better selection than the airport. The resort seems to appeal to seniors and there were a large percentage of people coming for 2+ weeks. While not for a younger, active crowd something is right since I would guess well over half of the guests were repeat (some 10+ visits).

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: amazing resort

very good resort, everithing is close buy , beach , room everithing good i , vera is going again, very friendly atmosfere we enjoing vacation and going again, food was good for 3 star hotel service people very good travel to the resort is 2 hours from the airport , but it worth it , weather was good raining night days sunshine

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: marea del portilo resort at manzanilo cuba

ve had very good time enjoing vacation at marea del portilo resort . it was very good and i vera hope to go again in the same resort. everything was close buy location beach with privacy not close people to you water was calm going in weather was good ,raining every day but in the night food was o kay for the 3 star hotel it was far from the airport 2 hours by buss , but it was worth it we like it and going again to the same place

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Small resort

The hotel was clean and the grounds were looked after. We found the pool is small and the beach sand not white and water not turquoise as shown on website. The columns railings and other areas could use some repairs and fresh paint. The room was clean and staff was attentive when asked for repairs. The food was reasonable, some too much of same.. We found the bus trip from the Airport too long with bad roads. Our first time in the summer at the resort and we found too many children at this [... read more] time as of summer holidays and the small pool was overcrowded. Overall we had a good time for the price we paid. Recommend for staff when booking a la carte dinner to suggest to guests to bring sweater as the dining room was tastefully set up is not too big and the air conditioning unit could not be adjusted is was very cold.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Exceed expectations

Marea del portilo is small, quite and relaxing resort with beautiful grounds, warm ocean, great customer service. If you need to run away from busy and stressful routine this is the place. We stayed in cabana 10 with VIP package upgrades and it well worth it. You will receive a couple bottles of rum and wine, beers and pops upon arrival, Cayo Blanca excursion with lobster lunch, 30 minutes massage, express check in and late check out and couple more things can't remember. Food is yes repeti [... read more]tive but OMG it's good, their cuban beef soup is die for. Room was clean with no smell, cleaned daily and bath towels changed daily as well. But what was amazed us is the customer service, cleanliness and totally relaxing atmosphere, people at the resort are so friendly and polite, always smiling when greeting you. We are planning to come back soon

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Good value for price

MAREA IS GOOD HOTEL FOR LOW PRICE. DO NOT EXPECT ANY LUXURIES. FOOD IS ACCEPTABLE. BEACH IS NICE. HORSE BACK RIDING IS GOOD, WE WENT FIVE TIMES. EXCURSIONS TO CAYO BLANCO ARE NICE. STAFF IS DOING THEIR BEST. MAY IS RAINY SEASON. WERY IMPORTANT, THERE ARE NO MOSQUITOS LIKE IN OTHER RESORTS.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: This was my 4th time to this resort. I have met quite a few people that are returners to this club. They are slowly fixing it up. They put in new curtains, bedspread and shower curtain.

I try to get the same room and have gotten it for the four times I was there. There is a door from my room that leads directly onto the beach area and I like that. That room is close to everything - the dining room, the swimming pool (which I have never been into) and the snack bar and also two bars.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: A three star resort with a loyal following.

The rooms are satisfactory although the plumbing is poor with toilets barely functioning and solar water heaters that don’t deliver. The main pool is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The beach is dark sand and the seaweed was excessive this time, a seasonal issue I believe. Cuban food is wholesome but can be bland. Breakfast was usually good, as long as a tip appeared bacon was available. The clientele is generally older, including a lot of male travellers with ‘fiancés’ in [... read more] the local town. The fiancés were young, Cuban and apparently enjoyed the financial and social benefits of their Canadian suitors. Quite an interesting experience. Visiting the local towns is recommended as well as the sunset cruise.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: ill be back only if

first time at the resort and fell in love with this place. beutifal location .great service food was actually not bad small resort with a big heart.clean rooms great bar service never waited long.sun wing rep very helpful.read many reviews about how bad the bus trip its not great but the reward is at the end of the bus trip. met many wonderful people very laid back. now the if part of why I may not return.on the way back to the airport same bus trip which was suspected you know what youre gettin [... read more]g no problem it only got bad when we got to the airport.very hot humid day check in at airport was horrific no air conditioning at airport not working no problem its cuba women laughing no toilet seats or paper in ladies room its cuba this is expected the problem was 1 person to check in 200 people you could here physically ill in washroom due to heat this is not a cuba problem this is a sunwing problem for not having proper staff on the ground.i would love to return to this resort but only if the airport issues are addressed so if you go write about your airport experience

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Charming and comfortable

This charming hotel provides all the comforts required while on vacation. The rooms are clean and well maintained, albeit could use updating. Only complaint about the room is the pillows, they are terrible.The staff are very friendly and acommodating. The waitstaff at the restaurants and various bars go beyond in terms of customer service. The location is visually stunning. Situated on the ocean with the Sierra Maestra mountains on the horizon, it is the most beautiful of all the locations I hav [... read more]e stayed in while in Cuba. The food is adequate but could use a bit more variety. Having the ability to dine at the sister resort hotel Farallon is a bonus as it offers a change from the daily buffet. Every one who we met at the resort was a repeat visitor which attests to the quality and charm this hotel has to offer. There is good variety for activities should one chose to participate. Although the location is stunning, the journey to get there is a bit long, 2 hrs by shuttle bus over very bumpy roads, but worth it once you get there. We loved our stay at Marea Del Portillo and hope to return in the near future.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Feels like our Tropical Home.

This is the 4th time in 2 1/2 years we have traveled to the Marea del Portillo resort in Manzanillo, Cuba. We had previously traveled to Holguin and it pales in comparison. At the Marea, you feel safe, you feel welcome and it truly feels like a home in the tropics. The staff are kind, welcoming and incredibly hard working. The food is good, well prepared and like most places in Cuba, by the end of your trip can be a bit repetitive but that's not unique to just this resort. There are a few abso [... read more]lutely fantastic off resort restaurants (Ferlins and Danys are the two most popular) if you want a change in food options. They are very economical and absolutely delicious. The views and beach are bar none. You have a majestic view of the Sierra Maestra mountains and it's to die for. You have two pools to chose from during the on season (at the Marea and at the Farallon). Keep in mind- in off season the Farallon closes down. The access to the Caribbean Sea is only feet away when you stay at the Marea. If you're looking for a party resort, this is NOT for you. If you're looking for a more mature crowd and a place to unwind, relax and explore- I cannot recommend this location any higher. Take the plunge, you won't regret it.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Has a special place in my heart

I have stayed at the farrallon three times. This is the only resort I will ever come back to again and again. It is small but very special. It is not perfect, but perfect enough to me :) The veiw is spectacular, beautiful gardens, well looked after, everyone is so friendly. The price to go here is unbelievable. My family and I are counting down the days to go back again

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Great hidden gem

Hidden gem of Cuba. If you are looking to experience cuba in its nature this is the place. This resort might not be to everyone liking.if you are a high end resort person this is not your place. It is clean,great local food and friendly people.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Amazing ppl, amazing area, amazing cubans

I was looking for peace and quiet this trip. I have gone to Holguin 15x in 7 yrs, and wanted to see somethign different. I was not looking for the party atmosphere. The very first night, I knew I was home. I met some wonderful tourists who took me under their wing, gave me pointers, recommendations, and advice of the area, and ppl. I went alone, so my room was big enuff for me. I didn';t have hot water when I needed it, but thats ok. The food was ok. The resort workers were friendly. Am [... read more] sure when I go more often, they will be even friendlier. I stayed in the lower resort. Swam once in the pool, but never in the ocean. When I wanted too there was too much seaweed washing up. It was an excrutiating trip from airport and to airport as it takes along time to get there. The airport-i must warn you-bring water to drink.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Love this place

Simple and relaxing. This hotel is the perfect place to get away from the stress. The staff are wonderful and there is lots to keep you busy if you want to. If you don’t care if it’s fancy and you want a real cultural experience I highly recommend this place.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Good Value for your money

Overall I was pleased with the resort. I went to have a relaxing vacation and that’s what I got. The bus ride to the hotel was very very long, but I enjoyed the remote feel of the resort. Considering that the food is a struggle everywhere in Cuba I found the food manageable. I didn’t go hungry and was able to find something To eat everyday. The beach was very nice, scenery was beautiful. The rooms were very dated but I wasn’t there for to stay inside. I was there for some sun, and the [... read more] beach. I found the resort clean and they had a good selection of drinks. The day trips and evening activities were unorganized. They overbooked some activities and cancelled others without notice. Overall I was pleased and felt that I got good value for my money.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Marea del Portillo

Excellent micro climate, sunny every day, nice warm waves ,up to almost body temperature near the shore, stayed in the water forever. Spectacular mountain view, with peaks partly covered by dramatic clouds. Cabana in good shape, AC and TV working for the first time perfectly.. Friendly staff. Good food, but sometimes almost no food left after 8pm. Problems: Annoying luggage mess on the return trip to the airport.. We were in the first bus and our luggage ended almost 2h later on the  [... read more]4th, Montreal bus. Can these people not simply mark ( a simple sign) TORONTO, MONTREAL, MANZANILLO. And place (drop) the luggage at the right place.. One bus had to return to Marea, for what? Such a simple situation: only Marea and Manzanillo....! Toronto and Montreal...! Very frustrating, searching on 4 buses, when our luggage was perfectly placed to be loaded on the first, our, bus - departing as scheduled, one hour ahead of the scheduled Montreal departures. Several people mentioned problems with the money exchange, had to correct to get the accurate exchange. One person was offered 53 pesos for 100 dollars. Especially with so many senior citizens, this practice is unacceptable. On the trip to Marea, the road was in the worst shape ever. I think they took a changed route for the return trip or partly fixed the potholes.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Breathtaking !!!!

Everywhere I looked, I was amazed with the sites. The beach, hotel, grounds, even wildlife, were just amazing. The staff was so courteous and the locals were terrific. Went for a buggy ride to the falls, and was given a pile of bananas just because. Seemed like a long drive from the airport, but once we arrived, it was well worth it.

Club Amigo Marea Del Portillo: Vip disapointment

Hotel was clean and friendly needs more golf carts for transportation vip service not given and food could have changed more on daily almost same menu every day vip services not given boat down since November no snokling unsafe ride to Cato Blanco boat holds 8 they put 16 in bar not restocked if you want more water either pay or refill your bottle