Melia Marina Varadero: Very good resort

We travelled late March to Melia marina Varadero. The location is a bit far from everything, about a half hour or so from Varadero and the second to last resort on the peninsula. However, it was quiet and had everything one could want. The biggest issue I had was the drinks being uninteresting and too small and the entertainment is outside and it was in an ackward area where you couldn't always get a seat with a view of the "stage". The pools were shallow and cold but that's typical of cuba. T [... read more]he food was excellent. The buffet got repetitive by the end of the week,mbut what can you do. The Latin and french restaurants were excellent. We flew canjet and had no issues. Be careful to know what you are getting. The European plan option is not all inclusive as there are condos on the property that are cook yourself kind of places. The resort is set up for both with a market area that is not part of the all inclusive. You have your own pool at the condos. We were all inclusive. We prefer it that way. We definately recommend this property and the level service.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: More good than bad

Grounds were amazing. A very pretty well laid out resort. Lots of choices at the buffet. Some better than others but for Cuba above average and you will not go hungry. Nightly entertainment in the lobby absolutely wonderful. Never went to the theatre entertainment. Beaches better downtown. Resort very clean. Any issues were not due to the frequency of cleaning but by tourists with no consideration for others or common sense manners. Biggest issue was the sheer number of rude, ignorant visitors f [... read more]rom Quebec. Had two altercations with French as a 1st language individuals from Quebec. That would be the one issue that might keep me from returning. They are renovating as the rooms are getting a bit tired and the exterior of the buildings need some TLC. Would recommend with beware of rude Quebec visitors. No issues with visitors from France, Germany, Scotland, Vancouver or New Brunswick; just Quebec.

Melia Marina Varadero: Fantastic!

This is one of the best hotel in Cuba, I was by myself, I feel safe, the food was good, excellent service. The room was super clean! Cannot asked for better, everyone in the hotel had a smile on, you will love it!

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Excellent couples resort.

The beach is perfect and the grounds are beautiful. Our room was located far enough away from the pool and bars that we didn't hear any noise at all. It was a short walk from a nice long beach. This was our second time here and we'll go again.

Zel Cozumel: melia cozumel

It is a very good hotel, they have a very nice pool and the restaurants a la carte are excellent.The food is good but they don't have a lot of variety of food.There is only Mexican food there,and its a buffet so i suggest they put food from different countries it will be great.

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Melia Cayo Santa Maria - Paradise Island

everything at this resort was excellent I would recommend it to anybody it was very clean which is important, people and staff were very friendly the service was very good as well. we have no complaints at all it was definitely a five star location for Cuba.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Still a winner

Excellent food quality and variety, service, friendliness of staff, clean spacious deluxe Jr suites, impeccably kept grounds,spacious pools and a beach where you're not hassled by vendors all day. Nothing to detract from a perfect two week stay.

Melia Las Dunas: Great potential

Grounds are gorgeous, variety of beautiful plants and blooming flowers! Rooms are spacious, mostly clean, but poor ventillation, air conditionning barely working and a very strong smell of humidity. Beds are not very comfortable and linens although clean, had holes in them. A new ventilation system and new beds & linens would work wonders! Food was pretty good for Cuba, lots of variety, but again, the ventilation near the buffet in the back of the restaurant wasn't working properly and tables at [... read more] that end were in a smoky area. The front of the restaurant was better and the air much more breathable. Staff very courteous, friendly and wanting to please for the most part! The beaches are hard to beat, gorgeous turquoise waters and beautiful sandy beach, but could use more huts for shade. Not a pool person, so can't really rate pools except to say there were 2 big pools which looked nice. Overall good vacation with potential to be great if a few changes take place. Especially ventilation. Would recommend depending on which friend.

Hotel Camino del Mar: Very new resort, under construction but not bad

We were pleased with the resort it was clean & staff was very nice. Negatives - construction, sewage smell, rocky beach full of coral, too big. Positives - lots of food variety, safe,clean, large rooms, great pools. will be better in a couple years when its all finished.

Melia Jardines del Rey: Nice Resort!

The resort is still under construction with only half open. A la carte restaurants were very good, buffet food got boring after a while. Grounds were ok but still under construction. Lobby area is huge and a nice place to hang out anytime if day. They make amazing specialty coffee at the lobby bar!

Melia Peninsula Varadero: It was an okay resort

Pros: Very nice landsape and foliage Evening entertainment was really good The beach was nice 24 hour snack bar was convenient The staff are polite and friendly Cons: The beds are terribly uncomfortable The food was okay but we did get sick the last three days with the runs. They don't play anything but spanish music

Melia Jardines del Rey: ANOTHER GREAT VACATION

This resort is very large. The accomodation, staff and food were all very good. The beach was not to our liking as too many rocks, not big enough and too crowded, therefore for us only a good vacation. Work needs to be done to improve the quality of the beach.

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Great Trip!

This was our third time returning to this resort, visited the first week of April 2015. We had tried another resort in the same area last year but returned to the MCSM for the atmosphere, the size of the resort (not too big) and, most importantly, the staff, who are amazing. Beautiful beach, lovely gardens and pools. We had no issues with hot water and the room was cleaned and linens changed daily. There were no beach towels available for exchange the entire week we were there but was not an iss [... read more]ue for us. Food variety was a bit limited in the buffet but we could always find something we liked and the cooked-to-order meat and pasta stations were excellent. Morning fruit smoothies and eggs made to order at breakfast were great, croissants and fresh donuts every morning were a treat! We enjoyed the Italian and Japanese restaurants (very entertaining) and had a special dinner at the French restaurant which was very nice. BBQ at lunchtime at the beach restaurant had long lineups but the BBQ chicken and pork were worth the wait! Staff always smiling and ready to help. The beach was beautiful as always but lots of wind during the week so did not venture into the ocean until towards the end of our stay. Drink service around the pool area is great, thanks to Osbeil who is amazing. Daily activities available should you choose to join in. All in all it was a very enjoyable trip, the staff are obviously trying to make this a great place to visit. Quality control managers were visible every day ensuring things were up to par. Would return again, good value for the price.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: awesome resort

We stayed at the Melia Pensulia. We had a wonderful time. It was a first family trip. We took our son for the first time. He so enjoyed every minute of his trip. The resort was very family friendly. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Customer service was really great. We really love cuba. we also enjoyed all the activities that they offered and that was a lot of fun! We would go back for sure!

Hotel Vigia: restful vacation...wonderful staff!

We have visited this resort 4 times. The food is good and the service is great. The rooms are a bit run down , but very clean The grounds are well kept.The beach is fantastic! I would suggest you bring a beach towel, as towels may sometimes not be available. Pool lounges go quickly but you can find one on the beach easily. We will be returning!

Melia Cayo Coco: great resort great staff

This hotel is just the right size . not to big not to small...Food was the best I have had in Cuba....Staff were just fantastic... service great. Clean and beautiful grounds. Our daughters wedding was wonderful....

Sol Cayo Santa Maria: Relaxing Vacation in Cuba

We were originally booked to stay at the Sol Santa Maria but on our way to the resort we were informed that we, and all other Sol guests on that bus, had been upgraded to the Melia Santa Maria (a sister property). We were never given an explanation as to why we were upgraded, but after walking over to the Sol to check it out we were very happy that we did receive the upgrade. The Sol looked like it was in need of some updating and the pool was green with algae in some areas. The Melia Santa Mar [... read more]ia was very nice and the staff were both friendly and accommodating. The property is mid-size and kept very clean, the grounds were beautiful. The food was good, on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it a 5. The front desk staff were friendly, but there was a bit of a language gap at times.

Sol Cayo Santa Maria: My First Vacation was an Amazing Belated Honeymoon

The Charm of the Resort, the friendliness of the staff, made for an amazing belated honeymoon. The resort is older, but that just adds to the charm, the beach was fantastic, the overall experience for this first time vacationer was fantastic...

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: awesome resort

we loved the size of the resort and enjoyed our poolside room.staff were amazing especially our chefs daniel and frank.sandy the gardener and the wait staff at the buffet.beach is beautiful as is pool

Hotel Vigia: Great hotel, fantastic beach!

Older hotel that is clean & well kept. Good drinks and good food. Snack bar at beach serves bbq, main snack bar serves sandwiches, pizza and burgers/hotdogs. Buffet has large selection of foods. Drinks were the best at the lobby bar. Awesome beach...clear waters and white sand. No complaints about my trip!