Melia Las Antillas: Great spot!

My fiancee and I spent 7 days at Melia Las Antillas. It was a great spot, everything was well organized right from the bus ride from the airport. The buffet was excellent, staff was super friendly and it was an all around great experience.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Very low value for price paid. Disappointing

Grounds fairly well kept. Not enough lighting on pathways. Room very shabby and grubby even though supposed to be 'premium junior suite' and updated. Only good feature of room were the nice towels and the patio. No bottled water in the room until the second day and after 2 phone calls to the front desk. Restaurants were pleasant with good service but food very mediocre and bland. Entertainment was very good. Unfortunately smoking was allowed everywhere except in closed restaurants and made the l [... read more]obby bar very unpleasant even though it was semi open. A very high number of smokers here. No hot tubs working. WiFi, which cost 4.50/hr out the majority of time. All staff was pleasant. Spa good but do not take credit cards only cash.

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: Great time in Cuba

After a lovely trip to Cayo Santa Maria a few years ago we decided to try Holguin and were not disappointed! We loved the location of this resort- the beach was amazing! The resort had everything we needed including wifi (for a fee). Would definite return!

Melia Marina Varadero: Nice hotel,decent service,bad food(even for Cuba)

Nice hotel, excellent clean rooms, and the staff for the most part worked hard to make your stay enjoyable. Beach was beautiful but crowed at Christmas. Pool was large and clean and very user friendly. Excellent gym although on several occasions there were no towels. Entertainment was good especially the band Cuba Libre on New years eve. Drinks are so so and served in tiny, flimsy, wasteful plastic cups. Our biggest disappointment was the food. We have travelled to Cuba before so we knew not too [... read more] expect much, but in this instance it was just no acceptable given the price and ratings The Level restaurant had the best food but ironically the slowest service....several time we walked out after waiting 10 or more minutes without anyone acknowledging us. The buffet was the worst with heaps of luke warm over cooked stuff. The fresh prepared stations were marginally better but the line ups were ridiculous. There was very little fresh fruit(unripe pineapple, seedy watermelon, and gross papaya...one day they had tiny bananas that were not too bad)) or vegetables and what there was, was on short supply and regularly ran out...so eat early.The ala carte restaurants were not much better. They need to do better in this regard if they want to continue to command 5 stars and the fees they charge. Hiding behind old Cuban stereotypes is not going to work and will relegate this property to a 3 star budget experience($1000 a week per person vs. $2500 they charge now) where the food quality won't be as big an issue. Overall we had a nice Christmas break on a beautiful beach with perfect weather and on the bright side we all dropped a few pounds.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: As close to perfection as one can expect

Resort = Beautiful and laid out brilliantly. It's not a large resort, but there is plenty of space (and we were there during a near-sold-out week). Food = average to good (to be expected for Cuba) Service = fine, but slow The upgrade to Royal Service is totally worth it. The rooms are super, the pool is lovely, and the private beach area always has plenty of chairs, including chairs in the shade.

Starfish Cayo Largo: Good Resort

Had a great stay here this Christmas. This is a nice hotel with good value.The rooms are large and clean.his is a big property with several restaurants, bar, shops, massage, swimmingpool, late night shows and so on. Personally I loved the most to lay in the hammock by the pool, or take the train (free shuffle from the hotel three times a day) to Playa Paraiso.

Hotel Camino del Mar: very nice resort!

We stayed in this resort for the week of Chtistmas. We liked everything about this resort. Very clean and organised. Very good entertainment specially for kids. Food was good and fresh with lots of variety.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Great resort

Flew with AC Rouge - not the gratest airline, no inflight movies, food can be purchased. Seating quite uncomfortable. Upgrades can be purchased but you're not getting much more legroom. Best seat when you fly Airbus and are 6'+ are 18A or 18F. Airport in Holguin is terrible, waited over an hour at customs to get in the country a bit faster on the return flight. Stayed in Royal Service (yes it is more expensive but worth it) side room 8624 - with ocean view, ideally situated between beach and res [... read more]taurant : outdoor shower, huge bathroom, butler service, free alcohol in the room, great room service, huge balcony. Peaceful and quiet, very well kept grounds and public areas. A la carte/buffet breakfast, great a la carte lunches & dinners. Fantastic infinity pool - although some grating around the pool is broken and unsafe. Private beach needs to be cleaned more often as it was full of sea weeds every day. A la carte restaurants in main resort are so, so - not really worth the trouble booking. Main resort has super buffet lot of choices. Overall great resort and worth spending some extra $$ for RS.

Sol Cayo Coco: great small resort

Great small resort!! Rooms are in need of updating but very clean. The staff at this resort are amazing. They took very good care of us. The best part of this resort is the beach and there are actually 2 beaches. Would definitely go back!!!

Sol Varadero Beach: great resort

staff are amazing and the rooms were very good. asked fo an oceanview top floor corner room and that's exactly what we got. food was ok , but the pool and the beach we top rated. went to havana for the day from a private tour guide and that was perfect.

Melia Las Dunas: Better than I expected!

The beaches are amazing. Pools, daily exercise, dancing are very uplifting. Food is good, lots of variety. Lobby is grand, rooms are clean, staff are friendly. A very relaxing trip. Heard lots of negative story about the trip to Cuba, experience no negative things, such as bug bites, bad food. Enjoyed the tennis court, sports center.

Sol Varadero Beach: Great location and good resort

The grounds were beautiful and friendly staff. I had no complaints about the hotel as it was what I expected for this developing country and the research I had done. Actually I found the staff quite patient for what they dealt with daily, drunk and belligerent guests. I found many guests rude and with a sense of entitlement to the point I was embarrassed to be one. The attitude of smokers on the beach is a tragedy of butts everywhere from their narcissism.

Melia Las Dunas: well worth the visit

A very big place. But don't worry there is lots of transportation, great if you like walking or running. I don’t know why some people moan about the food . Breakfast 8 types of fresh fruit , pancakes, crepes, smoothies, yogurt, cereal, 3 egg stations plus hot and cold tables. What do people have on a normal day. 3 days a week all you can eat lobster at the main area or beach bar. Enough of food I think you get the picture. Activities…dance lessons, good yoga (Daniel Animador will give you a  [... read more]good work out), good gym, the evening dancing with live music is great. Great long beach room for everyone and plenty of lounge chairs for all. The pool again room for everyone and plenty of lounge chairs for all this was in the November and December time period. The pool bar is staffed by Claudia, Jaisery and Javier the will take great care of you. The staff everywhere is very accommodating and attentive. If you like scuba the diving near by is good and the staff top notch.. For beginners they will do everything to help make sure you have a good dive experience. Good safety practices. One thing I wish they would do is take the lead to ban smoking in the main bar area. It is sickening to be having a drink at the bar and people lite up.. At home the would have to go outside in 20 below so why not at 30 degrees. (You won't see the staff smoking in these areas. )

Melia Cayo Coco: Outstanding Resort

This was our 2nd time to this wonderful resort. There was not one negative thing we could say about this resort. Outstanding service. The staff made this trip, so accommodating. We loved the entertainment. A wonderful variety of food. Our room was lovely and always clean, maids worked very hard. Planning to return next year. Thank you Melia Cayo Coco.

Zel Cozumel: Nice Resort

Spacious rooms and well-maintained hotel. Overall, the stay was comfortable and hotel staff are friendly. Beware of timeshare sold by some agents working at reception. Also free wifi is only available in the lobby and at a price of $10 USD at rooms. Food is generally okay and cocktails are free. I would recommend this hotel but will probably try another hotel like Cosmoleno hotel just 200 yards away from Melia.

Hotel Camino del Mar: Really great resort

Entertainment team are outstanding. Resort is a nice size. Beach is beautiful. Staff are wonderful. Food is good. Great variety. Resort could do with some repairs/updating but does not affect the holiday.

Melia Marina Varadero: Lovely Resort

Resort was beautiful , Staff were pleasant and helpful . Food was plentiful, some things better than others but you could always find something to enjoy. The dining rooms again some were better than others . Our favorite was the French . The pool was very nice. The grounds were lovely.

Melia Cayo Coco: Partied like it was 1957...

“Went to Cuba, ate, drank, swam, got engaged and ate and drank some more!” 5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 days ago NEW My partner and I just returned from an amazing vacation at the Melia Cayo Coco. (Dec. 20th to Dec. 27th) and had one of the best experiences of my life. I am a seasoned traveler, a woman of size, have refined tastes and have an eye for detail. I am educated, Canadian and 45 years old. This is mentioned to show you where my review is coming from. Booking and Price: We booked mid No [... read more]vember and got a decent price through the internet with Tripcentral. I would have paid more for the vacation we received. Two weeks before we left though, Can Jet offered the trip for $80 less, with the premium lagoon upgrade. We called to see if they could offer the same to us, even with out the lesser price but they wouldn't. This has nothing to do with Melia Cayo Coco but with Can Jet who clearly don't appreciate their customers. Flight and Transfers: Very good flight from Can Jet that arrived on time and left on time. Adult beverages, full cans of soda, a meal was served and (more than one adult beverage available) One movie was shown with free head sets distributed. Hard working attendants. When we arrived we cleared customs and our bags came off quickly. In Cayo Coco Jardins de la Ray we found our bus easily and boarded. Beer was $5/2 and Canadian $ was accepted at par. We were at our resort in 10 minutes. Arrival and Check in:This was the only frustration in our trip. There was a large group from our flight arriving about a half hour earlier than expected and I think we caught everyone at the Melia off guard. Check in is technically at 4:00 p.m. but they started to accommodate us at 12:30 p.m. We waited in line and were tired and hot. When we got to the counter there were forms to fill out that could easily have been given to us on the bus or while waiting. There was no organization to the line. After about a 40 minute wait ( we were served sparkling wine while we waited) we were given a room and our bags were added to a porter card. Before we left to our room we discovered that we had a duplicate room to those who were sharing the porter cart with. We went back to the desk, again, gave the other couple and their father the room and we were told we had to wait for our room for a few hours, We just went to the pool as jumped in had a few drinks and relaxed. It was not too much of a hardship as we had emergency swimsuits in our carry ons. We returned to the desk by 2:30 and had our room. We did not have a king size bed as requested and they apologized but gave us a great room location and apologized for the lack of efficiency. We then waited about 15 minutes for a porter and then gave up, taking our bags to our room ourselves. To many this may be unacceptable but considering check in time is 4:00 p.m. we did have our room early and it really was very close. Departure flight: Smooth and on time. Bus driver on the way to the airport, however, sent everyone into a panic when he told them all medication was not allowed in your carry on. I went into the airport when we arrived and was told prescription medicine was fine for your carry on Room: Location was excellent- 9521. 2 minutes to beach one way - 2 minutes to the main lobby/ buffet and pool if that. . Our room was a standard second floor and one of 3 in the bulding. They had pushed 2 double beds together to make the king bed, which was great, romantic canopy above the bed, desk writing station, fridge stocked daily, rocking chair, bed lamps and built in bed lighting, huge closet with large shelves and above shelves full bath (tub, removable shower head, bidet, toilet, sink, makeup mirror, hair dyer, soap, body gel, lotion and shampoo ( no conditioner- bring yours) lots of towels in room and beach towels when you arrive. Hair dryer was fine for me it had 2 speeds but someone with thick hair may want their own. Lots of lighting throughout, and SUPER CLEAN. The safe is easy to use and has a light in it! So handy! Flat screen tv with various channels. Air conditioner worked really well There is a coffee maker in room, 2 mugs 2, glasses and 2 refrigerated glasses.There is also a stocked mini fringe that was filled with anything we wanted... we left Brenda our maid notes... we liked water and beer... they also had soda available...everything was exceptional. These rooms are to be upgraded but I found them just fine... oh and they had a balcony too! Beach: I loved the beach. The water was clear and turquoise. There was no need for sand shoes. The sand is not as soft as Punta Cana the water is far more beautiful here. The ocean can get rough so watch the flags. There is the "towel game" that is very accepted here (as it is in Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican and every where else) There was, however no early rising for beach seats as there were plenty for everyone. If you want a pool for seat that is another story. Ask for a 6:45 wake up call...toddle to the pool side to get your favourite spot and either sit for a bit and watch the sun rise or go back to bed... or fall asleep...all is accepted .... no on will take your spot... it was fine even though there are signs posted not to do it. It is part of going to an all inclusive. There are men on the beach to help you get your chairs and towels down. The beach was unbelievable....it is not wide so getting to the water is easy. I saw a sea horse, an eel, pelicans, storks, schools of fishes and loved every second there. Suffered no sand fleas. Food: It is Cuba. They have supply issues. Food will not be like food where you are from but they do a darn good job at making it excellent. . I loved what I ate. Breakfast had anything you would find in Canada- eggs and omelets cooked to order, bacon, potatoes, hash browns, bread and toasts, crepe stations, various meats and cheeses, fresh juices, coffee, fresh fruit and some really odd things too. Take what you think you'll eat and try it... Lunch had many choices- buffet, snack bar or beach restaurant- grilled meats, calamari, pizza, fries, burgers, ice cream- loved the coconut, pastas, salads, Tons of choice...and some weird things too but choose what you want. Dinner: Buffet was great again...a carved meat and a huge selection of grilled meats and fishes, various pasta, a huge wheel of parmigiana to great fresh lots of choice... the shrimp was not what I was used and had heads attached to so I avoided it but others liked it...a matter of taste..There were also headless shrimps too! There was a vegetarian section each meal at the buffet as well. Each night had a station for a different international night (Asian, Mexican, Caribbean, Cuban, etc.) We had a good time at the Italian, Caribbean and the International a la cart restaurants.Service and food were great along with great presentation. I would consider some of the dishes served gourmet ( grilled rapinni and a ham and arugula puree comes to mind that was delicious). They also went to great lengths to prepare a wonderful Christmas eve meal for everyone on the 24th with the main being surf and turf. ( lobster and Filet Mignon) I also have to commend you on your enforcing the dress code at a la carte restaurants. Trousers were to be warn by men... even jeans if they have no proper long pants. This was enforced and adhered to. I appreciated when men who ignored the request were sent away to change. This makes the experience a more " special" event. Thank you. Drinks: anything you want any time... beer at 8:00 a.m. no problem... margarita on the beach at 3...served to you...4 shots of rum in a thimble of punch at midnight...not a blink of an eye and it is yours. The resort was full for our stay and we never had to wait for anything for more than 2 minutes... I loved the Crystal on Draft, the mojitos and the "Melia Cayo Coco" or what I like to call the blue drink... my guy loved them and the red and white wine too... he was into the scotch as well. They had frozen drinks and coconuts with rum added to them all included. They would also fill up your Bubba mug or plastic cup any where any time. Entertainment: Outstanding. I don't go to these places for the shows. My job involves teaching theatre and dance performance and tech to teens every day so I am quite cynical when it comes to this kind of thing. Because this is Cuba and everyone is payed the same the artists performing are all trained for at least 4 years in "show school" after high school and then apprentice for a year they are top notch. Magician clowns in the bar, first rate musicians in restaurants and on stage. Amazing singers... exquisite dancing in various styles...even ballet...performed on a real stage with lighting. Excellent costuming as well. It shows what you can do when you appreciate the arts. On Tuesday we were treated to the Aqua Ballet and this was outstanding. They were all from the Cuban national ballet. It was really amazing. On Christmas eve they had an amazing live nativity scene of tableaux actors in terracotta makeup and clothing... living statues... Service: The people who work here were amazing. They were so friendly, polite and happy wamazing.friendly, polite and happy we just loved being with them all the time. Shout outs in no particular order: Lester for my 2 eggs over easy! Arley our amazing bartender in the lounge. Brenda our maid and towel artist! Jordan in the Snack bar and Orlando too! Manual and Orlando on the beach for their knowledge and friendship There is a spa on site and you can get a massage but it is not like a fancy "spa" at other resorts. I did not go but they had a great special on for $44 pesos, 1/ hr massage. facial and reflexology. It was booked up. Excursions: There are a lot offered. We did take the 1. 5 open air At night there are various after show events. Lounge music, one night disco another, Karaoke another night. Lots of fun. There is love music all around the resort. So much nicer than pre recorded repeated piped in music.

Melia Marina Varadero: Wonderful hotel and staff

I really enjoyed staying at this resort. I was in the studio apartments (not the main building) and had access to another pool as well. I found that all the staff was pleasant and friendly, from the restaurants to the entertainers. The beach was gorgeous and not far at all. I would certainly recommend this resort. My mom and I only had one issue with our room and the problem was quickly remedied. Only downside is this resort is the furthest away from the airport and the town of Varadero. But it' [... read more]s worth it!

Melia Las Dunas: Better luck next time

Great room. Buffet left a lot to be desired but al a carte great. Too large For us will pick a smaller resort next trip. Beach was unimpressive. Location of room very important. Lots to do for all ages. Entertainment was good.