Iberostar Coral Holguin: Coral level

The hotel was nice, but paying extra to get the best experience was not worth it. Did not get the room I paid for.The butler was no where to be found. Eat same food everyday and they would not book another restaurant for me to have different meals which was part of the packaged. I had to make a complaint to finally get a restaurant book for me and they also offered same food the coral level restaurant offered. I also feel like staff should treat everyone with same treatment. The only staff I se [... read more]e very happy with their job was the hotel cleaner and she was very pleasant every time I see her. I would not be going back to this resort again and a bad experience only enjoyed my self out of the resort

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Loved the resort

The buffet was terrific—wonderful food The kids club for our grandchildren, 2 seven year olds and one five year old, was great, they loved going and often didn’t want to leave A very well organized resort— they responded immediately to any requests All in all, a wonderful time had by all And Air Transat’s flight, pick up and delivery were excellent, far superior to Air Canada Vacations last year

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: lovely resort

Overall we were pleased. Newer hotel , quite clean and neat. 3 beautiful pools and access to a beautiful beach with incredible turquoise water , friendly staff. Lots of places to walk. It would be good if there was a shorter route to the beach, maybe from the two closest buildings, kind of like the path to the serenity pool from the closest rooms there. There was entertainment in the evening, and occasionally in the afternoon. There are shortages in Cuba so some days there were no eggs and ot [... read more]hers no bread, but there was enough reasonably good food to eat, wine at lunch and dinner, beer and lots of rum. I would not take a picky eater kid anywhere in Cuba at this time. Toilet paper was mostly not available in the public restrooms, always carry some with you. We always felt safe. Scheduling of entertainment was confusing, and might have been changing day to day due to the current issues. I would suggest a Chalk board in the lobby area that can be changed as needed. I would like to see a bit more focus on afternoon and morning activities(water aerobics, bingo, learn to line dance...). Love that you can tip in CAD. We had a toilet malfunction in our room when we arrived which was fixed promptly. There were no beach towels, bathrobes or slippers in our suite as advertised.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: Great time

Clean, friendly, the most beautiful beach. For us, (retired) the perfect size. Food you don’t expect good food in Cuba. But cooked food was always cold. Wifi was awful and menus were QR Codes ????difficult to open without wifi. No Coffee maker in room. We didn’t find that to big a deal. All the staff was wonderful and lots of them that switch rolls, so instead of tipping one, you’re tipping 3 or 4. That being said. We will return.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Okay Resort

Lobby was inviting and the food and food staff were very good! Room quality was not good. Phone did not work, safe was broken, only hot water. Reported to frontdesk and was told by work people that came to our room; they could not do anything about it. Housekeeping was not great . Grounds people were extremely friendly.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Beautiful resort

My self and my 2 daughters had an amazing time at Selection Ensenachos. Food was great for Cuba considering food shortages. I really had no complaints except for the setvice in the coffee bar and lobby! I tip but they were not in a rush for serving women. Men were served first apparently. But that wouldnt stop me from coming back i definitely will be returning !!!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Awesome resort

It’s an awesome resort . Everything was perfect. The staff were very friendly and professional. The rooms were very clean. The buffets were very good . We had a lot of choices . Food were very tasteful.The restaurants “A la carte “were very good . The entertainment staff was amazing . We had an incredible just dance show on Friday night . We also Enjoyed the landscaping. Beautiful plants . We will come back for sure .

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Amazing resort for families with young children! Beautiful beach!

The food was the best we have ever had in Cuba! The 24 hour snack bar was a hit with my children, many options, including pizza, pasta, hamburgers, hotdogs! They also had an afternoon outdoor beachside, barbeque grill, with fresh chicken, and pork, it was such a delight. The buffet also had quite a variety, including grilled shrimp, and different options for seafood and a variety of meats. The resort felt very safe for my children to even walk around from the room to the pool on their own. Our  [... read more]ocean front room had a spectacular view. Cuba definitely has the best beaches in the world, and we were so blessed to have experienced the Varadero beach front property here at Iberostar. It was GORGEOUS!

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Beautiful hotel, beach and ocean, but…

Stunning beach and ocean, new resort nicely designed, specious room with ocean view. Cuba is in trouble now so food and drinks were not impressive, no fresh fruits, no fresh juices, very limited food selection in general. It was Russian flag in front of resort but no Canadian flag. About 80% tourists were from Russia.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: Cuba is in a bad place

Nicest hotel I’ve stayed at in Cuba but the lack of stock was unreal. Most fruits and veggies were out 80% of the time. No steak or chicken. No eggs. No mix. (Used prune juice with rum) They were actually refrying the fries from the buffet for the a la cartes, due to shortages. The tour guides stated the government puts tourism on the back burner. Public transit is minimal the locals are starving. Under no circumstances will I return to Cuba.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Great resort and staff

The beach was amazing, the private pool was nice. Room were clean and maintained, comfortable beds Staff were all very friendly and helpful if you needed anything. There is a food shortage and supplies are low, but it did not have an effect on the trip. No fault of the resort either Lots of mixed drinks and they were made very well About 1 hour from the airport, the beaches make it worth it

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Nice resort

I have to say that the review that had us decided to try this hotel was very on point. It is very clean, the staff are all very friendly and the food was good without being 'wow'. The system for reserving your 'à la carte' is not very good. You can only reserve for two days at a time, in advance and need to wait in line to do it. I am on Vacay, no I don't want to spend my time in a line! Please change this. The problems we mostly had was with the sound level. Why scream to be heard when you [... read more] are using a microphone? Your voice does not have to be heard a mile away! At the pool, the guy was talking loud in the mike. At the show, they were not talking, they we talking loud, in an incessant tone, of 'I want to get you excited'. I can hear very well thank you, and if I am at the show, you don't have to yell to have me interested in the show. Also, the music was too loud for the children, especially at the kid's show. The 'boom.boom.boom: music is not needed. At the Japanese restaurant, I could have thought myself in a Greek restaurant. Hoopa there, and hoopa here, and screaming sentences from Greek movies, what was that? Not a single Japanese reference in there except for the décor. Please, add dividers between the four shows, as it gets VERY loud in there. Food was ok but burnt. Pool was always too busy for me, beach was a nice place, but water is very weedy. Not enough to deter me from going in the water. So as you can see, the place was nice, the staff very nice but some parts need improvement if I go back.

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Pretty good resort

Overall, not a bad resort. Staff very friendly. Food was good. No shortages on anything. Was disappointed that it was advertised resort had a disco but there wasn’t one.Would have liked more of a night life. The nightly shows were decent

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Iberostar Selection Holguin

Beautiful resort. Grounds are well kept, beaches are stunning, food was great and they are very accommodating of allergies/preferences. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. Above all the people are so warm and welcoming, working so hard and always smiling!

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Will be back!

We have been to Iberostar Rose Hall twice. First time at the Suites (approx. 7 years ago). Second time at the Beach (last week). I would recommend both without hesitation. This review is about Rose Hall Beach which honestly I didn't think was that different from the Suites. The Suites have a Starbucks-esque cafe but otherwise, there is not much difference. Highlights include the following: - The gym is big, clean and well-appointed with many different cardio machines (tread, spin, step, elipt [... read more]ical), free weights and universal weight training equipment. It could, however, use more A/C throughout the gym - Wifi throughout the resort is strong. - The food at all restaurants was great. Great meals every single time. Even the buffet is delicious with many fresh and healthy options. - With just a few exceptions, all staff (restaurant, bar, gym, cleaning) were very friendly and attentive. - The lobby bar was the best for a pre-dinner drink and to play pool - The pool bar was not nearly as good as they were constantly busy (March Break). The waitresses on the beach were a godsend to avoid the lines. - The entertainment was well...entertaining! We didn't expect much but enjoyed the shows each night. - The room was nice with a great deck overlooking the water which was great for a post day, pre-dinner reset. The bathroom could have used a few repairs but it didn't bother us much. - The beach is nice with approx 1km (there and back) for walking. - There are many vendors in kayaks on the water but they do not come on the beach and are never aggressive or rude. I did not feel unsafe at any time in Jamaica. - The spa provided nice services. My daughter and I both enjoyed our facials and massages. - The shuttle to the resort was no problem - very quick. The shuttle back was very long as we had delays at the other resorts. Next time, I will just pay the $40USD to get my own taxi back to the airport. (This is more of Sunwing problem than an Iberostar problem).

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Great time! Excellent choice for our March Break (2 adults + 2 teens)

Just back from a March Break trip. Was great for our family. Hits: - Wonderful staff. Really lovely, hardworking people. The Activities team was particularly awesome, but everyone made us feel welcome. - Daytime activities. From archery, to rifle shooting (not a Canadian thing but loved it - who knew?), to ping pong, to Bingo (yes, Bingo), to pool volleyball, to beach aerobics and beyond, there was always something to do. Teens and adults could do as much - or little - as desired. - Size. B [... read more]ig enough to not feel small, but walkable. - No seaweed on the beach! (Yes, it the water can be rough and it's got some pebbles but I walked in both directions in bare feet without issue.) - Food worked for the week. Snack bar was a major hit with our kids. A la cartes were a nice change (we skipped Pacific Express due to poor reviews, but did the others). Misses: - Nothing major. Rooms were a bit dated, but worked for us. Pool needed a bit of love, but again, worked for us. We've stayed at many all-inclusives in Mexico, the DR, & Cuba, and this worked well for this life stage. While not a 5-star hotel (of course), we had a great time...and felt that the value-for-experience was strong. We would come back when back if we have grandkids - the hotel is built for multi-generational families.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Still a great resort

This is a beautiful resort and you feel welcome from the moment you set foot in the lobby. The grounds are gorgeous and meticulously kept. The buildings and restaurants are clean and pretty well maintained by the staff but there were a few areas that needed some attention. The staff are friendly and very accommodating and attentive. The pools are beautiful and you never feel crowded. One thing that I did notice this trip ( we have been to this resort 3 times) was that there seemed to be a sh [... read more]ortage of staff at the pool bars, and some restaurants. We were on vacation so not a big deal to wait for things but I felt for the staff. The only other small complaint was the quality of the linens in our room weren’t great- towels were frayed, pillows old and flat Still useable but not up to the standards we had experienced previously.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Love it here!

Congratulations Iberstar Daiqui on your 25th Anniversary! We stayed from March 9th to the 16th and loved every minute. No problem from the Aéroport, to the bus, to the resort and through check in. Lovely welcome with a refreshing drink at the lobby and safety room for our luggage until our room was ready. Looks like there was a refresh in the lobby furniture and the buildings had been painted. Full complement of staff and it was so nice to be recognized by familiar faces. As repeat custom [... read more]ers we were given some special treatment and it was appreciated: thank you Iberostar, great idea. Food and drink were plentiful...LOL...no shortage of white wine here! There was a problem with flies in the main dining room last year but not this year. Beaches were immaculate, grounds were lush and in full bloom and our room was always clean and well supplied (thank you Ladies of the Varodaro building). Seems like all excursions were up and running; entertainment both in the lobby and at the entertainment building were in full swing and games and activities at the beach and pool were going strong. Great fun! We have always recommended the Daiqui to our fellow Canadians and our stay this year has just re-enforced our support. Thanx to all the staff for a wonderful week in the sun! Hope to see you next year.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: Very good

My teenage daughter and I stayed in March 2024. The resort was excellent by Cuba Standards. Reception was amazing. Perfect well kept grounds. No shortages of food, water, anything. Food was what we expected: lots of fish, cheese, cold meats, pastries, pork etc. Obviously after a few days, it gets redundant but they do an amazing job with the supply they have. The beach is in my opinion, the best section of the strip - absolutely perfect. This is why we came. Gym and tennis court were good. A [... read more]te at one a la carte restaurant and it was excellent service and very good food, again for Cuba. The lobby bar has best cellular and wifi so we would go there once per day to catch up as our room didn’t have strong service. Had one little issue with toilet handle but fixed immediately. Room was nice- building 14, a bit removed. If you are going to Varadero, Im not sure you can do better than this in a family resort. I have travelled to Cuba 4 times now and have also travelled to more developed tropical Destinations (Turcs, Bahamas, curaçao. DR, Mexico ) and this is a very safe bet, if you go there with an understanding of the island.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Iberostar Coral Esmeralda

We really enjoyed our stay .Our room was amazing & well kept during our stay. The food was plentiful & fresh. Staff was very friendly & courteous. The beach was beautiful & relaxing. We also spent time at the pool which was also relaxing. We really enjoyed the quite, relaxing atmosphere of this adult only resort. The lobby was nice place to sit and have a drink, thank you Daniel. Oh and lots of cold beer too. cheers