Melia Las Dunas: Just got back form Las Dunas with a few tips

Check in was okay with no major hick ups...the rooms are clean nothing special it is Cuba so to be expected . Food also was ok for Cuban standard .May change with the embargo being lifted (at one point in time).Staff was hit or miss as this resort is huge and you may not see staff more than a few times in a week except your chamber maid ( ours was great) 1.5 plus hours from airport...bring bubba mug...bring sweater for nights as cool and windy ( we travelled feb 4-11 and evening hit 17 degrees)  [... read more]Cuban peso stronger than Us/Can... bring comfortable walking shoes like I said HUGE resort so mobility can be an issue if you have em...24 hour sport bar coffee excellent also hamburger platter also great if the cook is the good one.BBQ also great...Cant comment on restaurants as never booked.Buffet is repetitive . Beach on calm days Best ive seen in a while.Best bar for drinks (front lobby) The pools are clean and water cool but manageable.Lots of kids but adult pool quiet..Sometimes to quiet should have at least soft music.Bring small flashlight as nights are dark with not much lighting.We stayed in 40 block but if you want close to everything block 10 to 20 would be great.Put towel at bottom of door at night as there is a small gap for criters.We had some favorite staff wich were just fab and a joy to have their company.Hope this somewhat helps you

Tryp Cayo Coco: Had a great time

Just got back from Tryp Cayo coco We stayed for two weeks We had a great vacation the food in the specialty restaurants very very good The beach was really beautiful The only thing I think would help this resort is to update the rooms The staff are friendly Would definitely recommend this for the price

Melia Las Americas: It's what your braclet says

We found that if you were a repeater guest you got first class service if your first time their you are treated like a outsider the funny thing we have spent 20,000 in this resort and braclets the same from the first

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Melia Peninsula Varadero - beautiful

We just returned from our first trip to Cuba - Varadero. The staff at this resort were amazing, everyone is only to happy to make sure you have a great vacation. Smiles, service and a great attitude. The grounds were immaculately groomed and the pools were clean and spotless. The beach is gorgeous - clear and turquoise waters. Food was very good - although most might expect to have everything "just like home" - that will not be the case. Both the buffet and the a la carte restaurants have a wide [... read more] variety of food, cooked to satisfaction. Enjoy the culture! We paid extra for the Elegance club and I am not sure that is necessary, other than the bottle of rum and a robe. The room was clean and well appointed.

Melia Marina Varadero: Great for families!

As a family of five, we're always challenged to find all-inclusive resorts that can house all of us in one room. The Melia Marina was a perfect compromise. We spent a week in the Melia Marina Apartments (about 5-10 minutes' walk from the hotel/resort), and were upgraded from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom on arrival - without even asking. It had three full bathrooms, was every bit as bright and lovely as it appears in pictures, and was larger than the main floor of our house! Apartments vs hotel: W [... read more]anting the no-hassle experience of an all-inclusive, we opted to buy day pass wristbands for the hotel, which gives you access to unlimited food and drinks at the hotel (not the apartments), the hotel pool, beach, kids program and gym. I should note that you can't get a weekly pass; you need to go down each morning for a new wristband, so expect it to take 5-10 minutes each morning. They're pleasant, but not quick! Also for 2 adults and 3 children under 12, budget an extra 150 USD per day for this. Food: Everyone talks about food in Cuba, so here's our take. It was our third time in Cuba, so we were expecting basic fare. It was definitely the usual assortment, but we were surprised by the quality and quantity at the buffet. Good selection of everything, and the made-for-you pasta station was exceptional. (Sometimes a long line, but delicious.) The kids also learned to ask for banana pancakes at the griddle in the morning. Delicious... but, again, expect to wait in line. Kids program: We've never bothered with the kids program at other resorts, because they seem very isolated from the action. Not so at the Melia Marina. On day three, the kids program staff actually came to the pool to 'recruit' kids, and the kids' facilities are just off the pool area, so they can pretty much come and go as they please. It also provides indoor space to do crafts or play games out of the sun. They take the kids to the buffet for lunch (there's also a poolside outdoor cafe that's great), host a mini-disco for them many evenings, and even have one night when they host a kids dinner - giving parents a nice evening for quiet dinner alone. If you're a worrier, you may find their approach a bit lax, but we're fairly laid back, so it worked for us. All in all, if you don't mind a bit of walk from your room to the pool/beach, you like a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, and you're just looking for a week to chill out in the sun, this is a perfect spot. We had a great week!

Sol Cayo Santa Maria: Relaxing atmosphere

Our room was kept very clean every day. The staff was very courteous and friendly. Although the food is good, just redondant during the second week! We always sat in the same area to have the same waitresses who gave us good service. I would squeeze lemon in my water. Once they got to know me, they would have it ready for me! We were happy to tip one peso each meal.

Melia Las Dunas: Great resort for cuba

Overall pretty good for Cuba! We were not expecting much after being in Varedero approx 10 years ago and not enjoying much of that experience. After a week, Jan 30 to Feb 6 2015, we actually said there was nothing to complain about. Remarkable for Cuba! Service was excellent, towels everyday, fridge restocked everyday, buffet very good and al lacarte restaurants excellent. We ate at the Oriental, Seafood and Italian. All great. Beach was good but palapas very close together. Beach was very busy  [... read more]but we were still able to find a quiet area away from the beach entrance. the facilities were Ok, but definitely worn and not upto 4.5 star standard you would expect in Dominican or Mexico. Rooms Ok but not luxurious by any standards. Really no views to speak of due to the way the trees and shrubs are positioned. The positive side of this is that many of the units are very private on the balcony or terrace. The place is huge and can be a 7 min walk from the room to the main lobby area. Lots of entertainment in the lobby area at night. Shows mostly musical dancing and not much stage settings. Some line ups at lobby bar at peak times but overall not too bad. Tipping is not required but most definately appreciated so it is a pleasure to do so. After 5, bar service only in main lobby area which is a bit of a minor nuisance when looking for a drink if not in the lobby area. Special thanks to Jorge Luis and Milovich the servers in the main Buffet who provided stellar service.

Sol Palmeras: Almost great!

We enjoyed our stay at the Sol Palmeras. Our room was clean and comfortable, the housekeeping was good, we felt safe and the beach was clean with good sand. The food on the buffet was good with a great fish grill. We had onl went to the steak house and Mexican ala carte. The steak was good but we left without finishing our meal in the Mexican resort. We enjoyed the lounge entertainment but for us the sound was too loud with a poor sound system for the other nightly shows. Some toasters that work [... read more]ed and making sure all hot dishes are hot would raise the buffet another notch. We would stay here again if going to Varadero..

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Paradisus Princess is Fabulous

This was my first all inclusive resort vacation and now I have been spoiled! The Paradisus Princess Del Mar was beautiful. We took the advice of other reviewers and booked the Royal Service and it is worth every extra cent. The private bar, restaurant and beaches are great; but the best is the butler service eliminating the hassle of having to book anything on your own

Hotel Camino del Mar: Melia Cayo Guillermo Cuba Very Nice Resort

The grounds of the resort are lovely. The beach is outstanding and the people working at the hotel are wonderful...friendly,hard working, helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Transportation from the airport, and check in went quite smoothly. The food is good and there is a fairly good variety. The evening entertainment was very good. We were very impressed with Daniel, an outstanding guitarist, who put us in mind of Jesse Cook. Draw backs were the rooms were somewhat tired and need a little [... read more] sprucing up and they could use some more deck chairs around the pool and down on the beach. This is a quiet resort that provides a truly relaxing holiday. We enjoyed our time and would consider making a return visit.

Hotel Camino del Mar: Relaxation in Cayo Coco

Great place to go and relax. Clean hotel and well manicured grounds. Staff are beyond freindly and helpful to make your vacation a pleasure. The beach is one of the most beautifuil beaches I have travelled to.

Starfish Cayo Largo: Amazing Beaches!!!!!!!

Typical Cuban resort, slightly overrated. At arrival rooms were not ready so he had to wait for about an hour. Room a bit small, with two double beds, and fairly clean. Have to pay two peso per day for safe. Grounds fairly clean but overall buildings and other facilities in need of some renovations. Food was good but occasionally they might run out of some items (eggs, bear?????), it's an island so deliveries are not that frequent. Fantastic beach, probably one of the best you'll ever see especi [... read more]ally in the Caribbean. Water could be a bit rough though and nudes are quite common (at some parts of the beach). Not enough huts, so if you like to sleep in get the beach umbrella at towel exchange booth. Overall good vacation.

Paradisus Varadero: Very good. Very few "let downs"

Royal Service was worth the expense. Private cabanas, pool, restaurant, butler, etc.... Food was better at private restaurant. Beach in this area had quite a bit of coral was up which was strange because it was clean a little further down.

Starfish Cayo Largo: Excellent Place

What a great resort, very clean, super friendly people, awesome food. From being on Masterchef Canada season 1, I know food, this was great food, great selection, there is something for everyone, even had fresh made pasta, as this resort now has a Italian Chef overseeing the resorts food. Nude beaches are amazing, it was fun to take it all off in front of others ;) No tan lines.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Relaxing vacation

A quiet, well laid out & well kept facility with very friendly & competent staff but it is starting to show it's age a bit. Swimmers will be disappointed by the beach as there is a lot of coral making entry difficult and quite small & crowded where the umbrella's are. Entertainment is varied & competent. Food is a bit of an issue. While their is lots of it, we found that they need to cater more to healthy eating, not enough whole grains, fresh vegetables, too much salt & sugar but the seafood is [... read more] great. I think for Cuba it is a very good choice but not 5 star as advertised.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Fabulous

The grounds were beautiful with lots of area to walk and even a botanical garden. The staff were very professional, friendly and good at their jobs. The food was great with lots of variety. The Al a cartes were excellent with great offerings. The beach was beautiful and the snorkelling was usual for Cuba. Our only recommendation is not to fly with Cabanna Air as our plane was in rough shape and caused delays. Although the staff were extremely competent.

Hotel Vigia: fair resort

hotel was a bit dated not a lot of choice for restaurants,west jet vacation team did not fill there obligation for a briefing on tours and excursions i had two appointments but they just didn't show up,i went to Thomas cook travel at the hotel and arrange a trip. i don't think i will travel west jet vacations again.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Resort is beautiful, but has some issues

The resort itself is spotless, the dining rooms are beautiful, the food is in need of improvement, I got food poisoning, after that was afraid to eat much. The service the waiters etc. was excellent. The rooms are beautiful, but the cleaning of rooms was very , we came back from the beach late afternoon to find the room still not made up No makeup mirrors in the room was my wife's pet peeve. The helicopters buzzing the beach all day made it hard to relax on the beach. The seaweed on the beach wa [... read more]s very slow to be cleaned up.

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: Beautiful resort with potential to be 5 star

The beach is the star attraction. Immaculately clean, powdery sand, abundance of lounge chairs, kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats and clear gentle water with good snorkelling at the Paradisus end. Since there are only 2 hotels sharing the beach, it never feels crowded. There are 2 grand lobby areas, open to the sea breezes with bars and lots of seating. Entertainment is provided daily/nightly in the lobbies and in a large, airy theatre. There are 2 large free form pools that are very well maintain [... read more]ed, one with a swim up bar. The rooms are kept clean, have nice views and are functional but getting tired. Renovations are apparently under way. The buffet was generally good but could stand improvement. It is hard to please everyone and sometimes better not to attempt it. Sacrifice some choice for improved quality. We had a wonderful holiday.

Tryp Cayo Coco: older resort needing repairs

NO hot water the whole time we there! got the run around when it would be fixed. sent to another room to shower and the washroom never cleaned after the persons that used it before. dirty towels on the floor and in the tub . 2 times the water was luke warm and no pressure.