Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Beautiful resort!

The hotel itself was beautiful, the rooms were I’d say an eight out of 10. As a single guest I had two bathrooms, two separate showers one giant bed, I really didn’t need that much for one person.There was no hot water in my room , Alegance , for 4 days. The staff were amazing and very friendly. The buffet had a good variety, but certainly could’ve been hotter food. There were plenty of drinks, although they did not have vodka or orange juice. The grounds were very beautiful. The two pools were [... read more] very well-maintained. The snack bar near the beach was very nice, but they certainly could’ve used some music piping through the whole time. The drinks were very strong But very good. All in all I would recommend it but personally, I would’ve preferred a little more excitement and a little more nightlife. There was a disco that started at 10:30 but by that time there weren’t too many people there. There was entertainment in the lobby from approximately eight till 10, the guests were just getting a good buzz and enjoying the evening when the entertainment was done at 10 o’clock, it certainly could’ve gone on longer. All in all, I would recommend it if you want a lower key vacation. The staff was amazing. We brought lots of gifts and we tipped well and they were very appreciative.

Sol Caribe Beach: 10/10 Resort!

Amazing resort. Had everything we needed and wanted. Had amazing staff that were friendly and welcoming and very helpful with any mixups Sunwing send our way! Resort was big enough that our room felt separate from the other people yet close enough to everything to not feel excluded. The beach way amazing and entertainment on the beach as well as all over the resort was amazing. I'm running out of synonyms for "amazing" because it was awesome

Playa Vista Azul: Amazing resort!

Just spent 9 days at this resort, wonderful staff, great food, beautiful clean pools and lovely beach. This is not our first or last time at this resort!!! We go premium and can’t say enough about how caring the staff is. I recommend this resort if you want a lovely vacation.

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Fantastic Holiday

Hotel staff was helpful, friendly, and always smiling. The beach is awesome and swimming in the ocean was a highlight of the trip. Room was big and soundproof with a comfortable bed and a second bathroom. Food was good considering the shortages they were dealing with. Grounds were well kept. Excellent value for the money. Kayaking was included and the sailboat ride to swim with the fish was well worth it. Get the video and pictures if the camera guy is there.

Melia Las Americas: Incredible experience

After a couple of bad experiences in Cuba, I finally had the pleasure to enjoy one of my best holidays. Everything was above my expectations. Food, entertainment, personal… all very good. The beach was clean and activities were great. Wide variety of drinks. Golf was good as well.

Club Tropical: Perfect

The hotel is wonderful! We shared the apartment on the beach with friends of ours. The scenic views and hypnotic sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the beach...amazing! The staff and bosses are great. They do everything possible for you to enjoy your stay. Some things are beyond their control...everything else is ?%

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Really nice

Resort is designed in a very aesthetically pleasing and convenient manner. Employees were very friendly. Amenities were good, I especially enjoyed the pool table. The buffet food was okay, but the restaurants were better. Altogether, I would definitely recommend.

Melia Varadero: Wonderful place

We just returned from a great week at this property. This is our 6th trip to Cuba and first since COVID. The property is compact, well kept and on a beautiful beach. We upgraded to the Level and enjoyed room service for breakfast each morning and our teens enjoyed it late at night. The Level allowed us to eat at the a la cartes nightly which was a welcome treat from the more limited buffet. Cuba is suffering with huge inflation and food shortages but we felt this resort did very well with what t [... read more]hey have and we were never hungry. The service was always wonderful and we felt so welcomed. Activities were very limited but we weren’t there for the nightlife. We plan to return!

Playa Vista Azul: Great Experience

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were good. Had a great time in the pool and sitting on the beach. The infinity pool was lovely and it was relaxing to sit there. Enjoyed hanging out at in the lobby.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Better than expected

Went with my daughter for one week. Hotel and grounds very kept. Rooms a little dated but kept very clean. People and staff were excellent. For the food well I was pleasantly surprised. The choice a little limited but the taste were great. Even for a picky eater there was something. The beach were good but the ocean was a little rough. Still went in every day. All in all happy with our stay.

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Royalton is Amazing

This was our third year in a row. Had an amazing vacation. We were not disappointed. We look forward to returning next year. The staff are amazing. They went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was unbelievable. From the butlers, grounds people, maid services, cooks, dining room staff...all were outstanding.

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: Welcome to Paradise

This hotel is one of the oldest in Varadero. You’re right in the heart of it all! With that being said in some areas of the hotel, there will be very minimum sleep. I suggest to bring ear plugs. This resort was clean updated and the food was amazing. Of course the staff is very sweet and accommodating to every need. I will definitely be back!

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Beautiful property, lacks essential cleaning

Absolutely amazing property. Beach is a solid 10 out of 10. Pool is nice and kept very clean. Rooms are dated, but tidy, air conditioning just blows air around, room is very humid and musty smelling. Everything in the room including the sheets feel wet. It was a problem getting fresh towels. Buffet was well stocked and not short anything and area kept clean. 24 hour snack bar serves the essentials for a drunk visit or emergency Top Up, selection includes hotdog and fries, ham, sandwich and frie [... read more]s, spaghetti with ketchup on it. All common area bathrooms are absolutely disgusting, Not kept clean at all, most do not have toilet paper in them and some don’t even have running water. Seems like lots of staff looking after the grounds, keeping the pool, clean, etc. just nobody wants to look after those washrooms I guess. Some of the staff were very nice, some were pretty rude (lobby bar). We enjoyed our visit because we love the beach so much, but would think twice about returning just because of the smell and humidity in the rooms and the cleanliness of the common area washrooms.

Paradisus Varadero: Run down

As usual the beach was the only good thing about this resort -- the grounds are run down and it is very large so expect lots of walking. The description of the resort is not what you will experience - most restaurants and buffets are closed; there are no water sports or options for same. We paid extra for the "Reserve" area and it was not worth it - no extra amenities as listed. Our room was a very basic two double (not queen) beds and a pull out couch which was on the floor. We had no hot w [... read more]ater - not even warm for the first 4 days out of 7. Toilet paper is in short supply so bring your own. Nightly entertainment was usually just few dancers. It was a very quiet resort with basic services. I was expecting bad food but the food is absolutely horrendous with limited options and the same food for every meal. The only "snacks" available every day is french fries and a bun with cheese on it.

Playa Vista Azul: Delightful Resort

The grounds were well-maintained and the washrooms mostly clean. Knowing that toilet paper and paper towels are of a shortage (having been to Cuba once before) we came prepared and stocked with these. Food was fairly good but lacked flavour. The A La Carte restaurants served some delicious meals however. The staff were all very attentive and ensured that we were well looked after for every need. The beach was fantastic and staff assisted with lounge chairs, drinks etc. The pools were wonderful [... read more] and the excursions fantabulous. In conclusion it was a lovely place to spend a vacation.

Starfish Jibacoa: Home away from h9me

This was our second time here and it seems that everytime we go it just gets better, we we're very happy with our second home away and will definitely return as much we can . ALL the staff and managers were fantastic helpful and respectful, sunwing representative was very knowledgeable and helpful. The entertainment has improved 100%, the beach was clean, and restful. This time round there issues at Toronto Airport 3x, however we we're delayed on the resort, fortunately we were in great hands  [... read more]with the resort and sunwing representative. ??

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Wonderful time/great people

I really enjoyed by stay there, the people were amazing and the grounds were beautiful. The only down fall I found was that the patio furniture was metal and it was rusty and that could become a health hazard. I also thought that in the future they could maybe add a boardwalk from the beach snack bar to the beach area as a person with walking disabilities found it quite hard to manoeuvre.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: We’ll be back!

We had heard that there might be food shortages. Certainly didn’t happen at our resort. The food was great and there was plenty of it. The staff were incredibly friendly and couldn’t do enough to assist you in any way. The rooms were clean and very spacious. One could keep as busy or as lazy as one wanted. There were lots of various activities going on all day. The beach was right at the resort and there were always lots of sun cots available. We would definitely return to this resort. Incredi [... read more]ble value for our money. On my return, I will bring more chocolate bars, small toys, personal supplies to leave with the incredible staff.

Paradisus Varadero: Great Resort and Staff

The resort was good and the staff was great. They did what they could for us. The resort is showing wear and tear, but overall was very nice. The beach was the best in Varadero. However when booking, do not book this resort through Sunwing. Complete nightmare

Sol Palmeras: Perfect trip

First week of Feb 2025 at Sol Palmeras varadero Perfect trip it was for us and my son's family.We were in 2 bungalows ready on arrival 3 hours before check in. So it really start well. Our bungalow was perfect.Large living room with a separate bedroom and big washroom.Clean and no bugs. Strong hot shower.Two working air conditioning. In reviews people do no mention much about the bungalows but they are larger and much interesting than rooms at the hotel.But you have too walk much more.Ou [... read more]r was at the end of the resort which is about 7 to 10 minutes walk to the main hotel and that is why we did not gain weight. Food was good and a lot of diversity. Sunwing flight was perfect and on time. Trip central did a good job like usual.I did book many trips with tripcentral.ca on line without talking to anyone and everything was perfect.(i am not working for them) That beach at Sol Palmeras is fantastic. A few things were not right but it is the nature of travel. Remember to lower expectations because Cuba is not Aruba or Mexico. Hope everybody will have the same experience Dan