Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Nice resort with beautiful beach.

Thank you Liz Simunic for booking our flight and resort for us. The resort grounds and gardens were beautiful and the beach was great. When we had problems booking on line we contacted you and you made the process easy . You checked back with us by email to see if we had further questions about our trip and also provided park and fly information and coupon. We appreciated your excellent service. Regards Jerry and Dorothy.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Damp Smelly Rooms

We expected this so called 5 star resort to really stand up to its reputation which I eventually realised has been built through fake reviews. We were given a smelly/damp room that smelled of Mold and it took the resort 3 days to change our room. Thats more than half of our vacation spent in a smelly room, its a shame I can't get my money back. The reception made false promises and we had to spend most of our time in the heat outdoors to save ourselves from the mold. I went on to read some of th [... read more]e negative reviews about this resort and realised that this is a common problem that people face there. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. The resort pool and beach area are great and the entertainment team is excellent, the food is average. The drinks are good. The resort could have easily helped us by changing our room when we complained but its just upsetting that a so called 5 star resort will make you spend 3 days in a DAMP room!

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: If you want to be treated like s@#t this is the hotel for you.

The only good thing about this hotel was my cleaning lady. Five stars for that women, she was kind, considerate and did and amazing job. Now for the hotel…..rudest front desk people I’ve ever dealt with in my life. Right from the second we got there the women behind the desk treated us like we were an irritant. Not a single hi there how are you? Welcome to our resort, nothing. I have spent 20 years working in customer service and let me tell yah this hotel has non of it. I paid extra to have th [... read more]e prestige package only to find out that gets you NOTHING. The concierge I was supposed to have didn’t come in due to illness. (I completely understand being sick not mad about her health) when I inquired about her because the number they gave me to get a hold of her wasn’t being answered I was told she was out and nobody would be filling in for her???? The hotel itself was clean, run down and elevators not working but over all the hotel wasn’t bad. If they could fired everyone and start over maybe it would be a decent resort but DEFINITELY not worth the money

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Overall a good holiday with some issues.

We stayed at the Iberostar Laguna Azul from Feb 10th to 17th. Overall we had a good experience, having come in with realistic expectations. The resort is very beautiful and must have been really something at one time. A number of areas are under construction; pool, beach, some of the buildings and rooms. A short walk on the beach and you can see the splendor of Varadero beaches. We stayed in the "relax zone" which gave us access to a very nice private pool and sit down breakfast and lunch, which [... read more] we really liked. There were shortages, some days no coffee or eggs. We took a day trip to Havana that was spectacular. On our tour, we talked to vacationers from other hotel and most said their hotel had no shortages. At our hotel there were a majority of Russian guests. While most were very polite, we did have a few "bad encounters" with drunk people at the bars. For that reason, we won't be returning to Cuba any time soon.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Could be better.

Grounds are well kept, good selection of food. Service was terrible at the buffet, sometimes no service at all. Pools were under renovation, bulldozers at the beach, and elevators were not working. Not worth upgrading to relaxed as you really don’t get much extra. Not many activities going on, bartenders weren’t happy when you order non alcoholic drinks. No slushy drinks.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: WOW! The customer service is top shelf!

We stayed at the Iberostar Costa Dorada from Feb. 11 - 18, 2024. The resort itself is a bit on the small side, older and a bit dated. That is pretty much it for the negatives. The Costa Dorada is a beautifully landscaped and clean resort, situated well on a beautiful stretch of beach. The ocean was rough the week we were there which limited the time on the beach and in the ocean, but the sand was always clean during the day. If you are staying 7 or more nights you are guaranteed 3 to 4 reservati [... read more]ons at one of their 3 a la carte restaurants. After you use your guaranteed reservations you can make additional reservations after noon the day of (this was not well communicated so we didn't find out until our last day). We ate at the Japanese restaurant twice (teppanyaki) the first time was great and very high energy, the second was not high energy and a bit disappointing. The Italian restaurant was also very good, my wife went back a second time just for the risotto. The best part of the resort was the staff! The concierge were amazingly helpful and friendly. George was our primary concierge and helped make reservations and provided information about the resort and the area and some pointers on excursions. When George wasn't there Lis and the rest of the team were equally helpful. The service staff at the restaurants take obvious pride in their jobs and were so help and friendly. The staff at the buffet were very friendly and attentive and really helped get the morning off to a good start. I wish I knew the name of the cook at the omelet station for our first 4 days, he was great and entertaining :). The resort is nice and the weather can't be beat but it is the people of the Costa Dorada that really made our vacation! We would definitely go back.

Hotel Bella Costa: Great resort!

The staff were all amazing and friendly. We had a large variety of food everyday with no shortages of any kind. The pool and beach was beautiful and clean. They even helped plan a beautiful private dinner for my mom’s birthday. Live shows every night and really just a great ambiance all around. The only thing to note is the rooms are dated but still kept clean. I would absolutely go back and recommend to anyone looking to go to Cuba!

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Wonderful resort

We have been to Cuba many times, but this time we vacationed at Iberostar Selection Ensenachos in Cayo Santa Maria and from the first day we felt at home. Excellent management and honest, dedicated employees make our stay at this resort pleasant and stress-free. Clean rooms, great swimming pools, huge selection of food, rich greenery, beautiful beach, peace and relaxation. Thank you to everyone at Iberostar Selection Ensenachos for a wonderful 14 days of vacation.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Small, quiet Reaort

Small , quieter resort. Great clean beach, staff nice. Cleanliness not ideal, bathroom in hotel and public smelled of urine always. Did have a cockroach in room and seen outside. Lots of mosquito and bites. Often no toilet paper, or asked for tip to use. Grounds nice, buildings dated. Food good and plenty considering Cuba.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: It was a Amazing hotelbeautiful

The grounds beautiful at night. The animals are amazing. The staff was great, very good hotel. If you have allergies they look after you Ten Out of ten. The rooms were kept clean every day, the food lots. Overall it was a very good trip ps not recommended if you are a smoker.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Amazing resort

Had the pleasure of vacationing at the Iberostar in Myan Riveria Mexico What a lovely resort the ground are stunning both at daytime and night time Plenty of wildlife to see Hawks being trained through out the resort Beautiful Peacocks Flamingos Parrots lots of little creatures very amazing!! To see everything The Pools are all lovely easy to enter by walking in or stairs They have a foam party every Sat The rooms are clean spacious Had lots of hot water for 2 weeks toilet worked excellent ne [... read more]ver any problems everywhere you went all the bathrooms were kept clean even at pool and beach always enough paper I was impressed The food was always good My sister has an egg Allergy they had a chef who met her at every meal she had they took the time to make things for her to eat shout out to Christian& Abbigail Two wonderful caring chefs Our first night there we got in late at night our greetings were from Antonio(Tony) we were very impressed by his reception to us The resort is very large lots of walking but good for you there are shuttles that fo come around every ten minutes that you can go anywhere they have a great shopping centre in the square but expensive but you can go for coffee donuts icecream and crepes, hamburg, fries, tacos Barritos, beers Tequila is poured all the time at all the bars but look out Tequilas makes you hit the floor with too many of them The E locate restaurants are all good Japanese they cook in front of you with a great performance Mediterranean was my favorite had a steak Brazillian delicious so much food Italian was good The smokehouse was mmm good all in all I give the resort 9 out of 10 have no complaints Jimmy hosted bingo everyday had fun doing that the Activity people very good Superbowl feast was Awesome All I can say is thank you to everyone who works at Iberostar from the gardeners to the Lady who scooped our icecream everyday our maid Martinna room 3847 was are room Great Vacation

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Amazing resort

The resort was really good Food was great Rooom nice size They need to fix patio door locks on ground floor But the did come down and put lock on right away. Pool were great everything clean I would go back

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Beautiful resort but lacking a lot

I have stayed in Cuba numerous times and this was the first time I was staying at Cayo Coco/Cayo Cruz. The resort was beautiful as it was fairly new, the beach great but the lack of food and lack of customer service was definitely a disappointment. I know Cuba has its shortcomings due to their situation, but I had never been this disappointed. Tips were expected with not much service given. I will wait several years before going back to Cuba.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Fantastic resort…booking again!

We loved this resort and we are already planning to return next year (going to try Maya next year (same resort, different rooms and more restaurants)). There is so much to do for all ages. The waterslides, lazy river and wave pool are fun for all ages….the pools are amazing! The beach was really nice. My son loved Star Camp (9 yrs old)! We also played Tennis and had a blast! Food was great at all restaurants (Italian, El Rancho steakhouse, Under the Sea, Greek), except the Mexican re [... read more]staurant (very disappointed with that…worst guacamole…but, room service guacamole and tortillas were great!). We loved the Teppanyaki restaurant….highly recommend it (fantastic food and a great show)! Buffets were all great. We loved the burgers and fries in the shopping centre Hamburger restaurant. Star Cafe is like Starbucks and a great go to place for snacks and drinks. The resort is huge…if you have mobility issues, that might be an issue (no elevators) , but there are shuttles (golf carts) running constantly around the resort. We walked about 10km a day. When booking a room ground level is that, 1st floor is the 2nd floor and 2nd floor is the 3rd floor…something to be aware of (as noted above, no elevators). We had a junior suite by the pool on the second floor and we loved it. Very spacious and clean. Loved that your key card is attached to your wrist band! Smart and handy! A few negatives…. All items in the stores are ridiculously priced (bag of chips and gummy worms were $43 CDN…stuffed animal was $60 CDN….2 packs of baby wipes were almost $50 CDN). Bring everything that you think that you need and more. Not much poolside drink service (1 person working a huge pool) and only one bartender working at each bar, so you can end up waiting in line for 20 mins for a drink. Get multiple drinks at once and bring your own large cup to keep them cold (Corkcicle, Stanley etc…) They used to greet you with a cold towel and glass of champagne upon arrival (as other all inclusive resorts do), but they have stopped that at Lindo (unsure why)….it is something that I like and this was missed. Overall a great resort…which is why we are going back next year!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Cuba Hotels in crises

Having been to Cuba several times before, I notice a significant decline in quality. This hotel is in an isolated location and clients were treated to many shortages and rationing of products. (toilet paper, eggs, sugar, soap, butter, etc.) The service was poor and lacking refinement. Iberostar did not meet my expectation for quality since my last visit in early 2023. Many clients from hotels in this area complained and the same shortages. I will not return to Cuba until the overall situation im [... read more]proves. My dollar would be better spent elsewhere.

Iberostar Coral Ensenachos: Beautiful resort

We stayed in a family unit even though we paid for a single. Apparently they didn't have single available. Beautiful unit - 2 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, living and dining rooms, kitchen, outdoor hot tub. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The grounds and beach were beautiful. There was live music during the afternoon and evening on most days and a show was presented each evening. The resort didn't seem to be anywhere near their capacity, but there were shortages - eggs, lettuce, potatoes, [... read more] mushrooms, onions etc. This is a Cuba problem and not the resort. Bring Canadian or American currency for tipping . These wonderful people have lost faith in their currency and deserve much better. D

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Hidden gem

We've been to this resort 6 times now. It's just the right combination of size, food quality, staff friendliness and extras like orchid gardens, peacocks, a beach barbecue, super animation team and shows and of course lots of ice cream!

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Great resort

This is my 4th time at this resort. The staff are super friendly. Clean rooms and the food at the buffet had lots of options and so much fresh fruit and vegetables. The beach is beautiful but it was very windy when we were there Feb.7-14/2024. Pools are great, we had no problems getting a lounge chair but we are early risers. Drinks are great and so many options. The only beer that is served is Presidente but I like their local beer. The rum punch at the pool bar is the best and they make a grea [... read more]t coco loco and dirty monkey. The gardens are taken care of and you can get a free coconut from the lawn care guys that open for you to drink.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Pretty but disappointing

As a repeat guest (been 5 times) we found the resort is now pushing very hard on guests to purchase memberships. Prices have gone up but service has decreased. Buffet menus are primarily Mexican food with fewer options. Many amenities not available for non-members. Entertainment now has a cost.

Hotel Bella Costa: Bella Costa …. Great resort!

The food was varied and tasty and plentiful. The beach was beautiful. You can walk for many Kilometres. Friendly staff and service. Clean rooms along with comfy beds. I feel like this was a good value for our dollar, so it is without a doubt a hotel where all is done to please the clientele.