Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort: Wonderful hotel

Everything thing in value is presenting itself own unique ? sparkle like ? special in one roof all services provided. Most of stuff understanding English. Landscaping around building in plain square shaped yard looks beautiful in good taken care.

Grand Aston Varadero Beach Resort: Amazing resort

It’s a lovely place to unwind and enjoy the sun. If you go with an open mind and remember you’re in Cuba, you’ll have a great experience. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, modern resort with amazing views and good vibes.

Grand Aston Varadero Beach Resort: Amazing resort

I had a really nice stay at the Grand Aston Varadero! The resort is modern, beautiful, and very clean. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with great views and a relaxing atmosphere. The pool area is gorgeous, and the beach while a little rocky in some spots is still stunning and perfect for relaxing.

Resonance Musique Varadero: Interesting resort

Building 33 was great, clean room, safe worked, hot water, and doors locked. I had to switch rooms to building 38 through no fault of the resort, it was on my end and building 38 the room I was in safe didn’t work, balcony door wouldn’t lock and it wasn’t clean. Food was definitely sub par, I have been to Cuba well over 30 times and this was the worst aside from Kawama, and I’m taking the shortages etc in to consideration. Drinks were NOT watered down, you just tell them half and half and you’re [... read more] good to go.. I tip generously and got amazing service!! Beach gorgeous, pool clean. Party day and night!!!!!! I brought 1 can of basic mosquito repellent and only sprayed myself once at night and was absolutely fine. I did not upgrade to harmony, and the only real benefit I saw was that you can get pins coladas on the blu side lol I wouldn’t waste my money. I accidentally went into the upgraded enclosed section for lunch and the spread was the exact same as the buffet, and there were flies too..so… lol. The beach is a decent little hike from the blue side, I wouldn’t recommend for someone with mobility issues. This is an 18+ resort, literally by day 3 I thought I accidentally booked a swingers resort, that’s cool if you’re into it but just not for me. Turns out it was really just a lot of people cheating on their husbands/wives back in Canada… watch out for the French Canadians so gross old 56year old woman sleeping with a 27yr old boy from the GTA.. imagine it was the other way around, there would be an uproar. So many gross tourists and that’s probably why I wouldn’t go back. However I did meet a lovely bunch of great people from Ontario, and an awesome Mom and daughter from Quebec! This resort I was also surprised there were only a few Russians, usually so many.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Amazing beach

The beach was the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen. Sands were so white and smooth and it went out like that in the water for feet and feet. It had no rocks or any green algae. It was clean and beautiful.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Beautiful Resort

Resort in general is attractive, but the customer service needs some Improvements this was our second time there, yet we received NO welcome back, instead we had a really difficult time and suffered disappointment with the service for Basic thing live Bath towels , clean towels took 2 days to come to us even after we called the 700 # to ask for them, I even walked over and ask in person. wow , when they came was 4.00 PM and we had booked a Tour for 4.45 PM we had to use damp Beach tow [... read more]els in order to bath before going on the tour. Next was the Mosquitoes in the Rooms , then the Buffet food displayed cakes Breads all were infested with Flies big black flies, so Bad and 2 of our friends got sick in bed for 2 days with Diarrhea . last year they had Transport from building to Restaurants or Beach or Pools this time NONE that is an Adult Resort and we are all Seniors with some type of operation to Knee or Hip replacement and walking long was a problem when we complained the Nexis agent reported the matter then they moved us because the reason for that trip was a Birthday and a 65th Wedding Anniversary..... That I did not expect to deal with so many difficulties and the Stress that it created, we could not wait for the 7th day to leave there yet No one offered any Apology for any of the Hardships ..... will we go back there again or recommend our family and friends ...NO

Sol Palmeras: Just like Family

This is our 2nd visit to Sol in 6 months and it won’t be our last. We found the resort to be great. The buffet and ala carte are good and plenty of good food. It’s clean and the rooms are spacious and updated. All the staff are wonderful and always ready to help if needed. The beach is always clean and plenty of loungers for everyone. The 2 pools are lovely as well, also a kiddie pool. There is a play area for the kids and it’s great too. If you enjoy relaxing there are alot of different areas i [... read more]nside and outside to do this. If you enjoy ice coffee by all means visit the coffee bar and they will make you a really tasty one. We have made friends with staff and to us they are family. I highly recommend this resort and you will be happy you did.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Site exceptionnel

J’ai voyagé du 24 septembre au 1 octobre 2025. Le site est agé mais bien entretenu. Le personnel toujours comme on les connais très serviable. Les piscines impeccable le terrassement également. Le site est très étendu mais l’accès à la plage est facile 1 à 2 minutes de marches.

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: The hotel is good, within reasonable expectations.

September 16-30, 2025. The flight was smooth. I had to pay $55 for checked baggage, but only once. Baggage return from Cuba was free. The charter flight to the hotel took less than 90 minutes on a new, comfortable bus. I was assigned a room in which everything worked except the air conditioning. I insisted on being moved to another room. This one did work, but I had to manually turn it on and off repeatedly. The hotel and room 1024 were clean and generally in good condition. The food exce [... read more]eded my expectations, but there were still some shortcomings. They had eggs, bread, butter, cheese, edible sausages, pork, chicken, and a little fruit. No tomatoes or greens. For Cuba, this is definitely a four-star meal. Yesterday's compositions were limited. The yogurt and juice seemed to have been diluted with tap water. I've had food poisoning for the past four days. The snack bar was good. The weather was fine the entire trip, but it rained for the last four days. The temperature was 24/32°C. The water was very warm, 28-30°C. The beach is good, 5 out of 5. The bottom is a bit steep. If you can't swim, be careful. Beach shoes are not necessary. There are no rip currents. Coral reefs are within a 1-1.5 km radius. The loud noise from the entertainment wasn't too loud. The staff was busy with their work, and the results were visible.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: August was So-So vs Feb at the Iberostar

We traveled as a family of four with two rooms on the first floor, one with an outdoor shower and both with direct pool access. The Iberostar Coral Holguin is a smaller adults only resort located in the Playa Pesquero area of Holguin on Cuba’s northern coast. The layout is one of the most convenient we have seen, easy to navigate with a straight central path from the lobby to the beach. Buildings are no more than three stories high, and the atmosphere is calm and quiet. The outdoor shower was a  [... read more]unique experience for me, while my wife especially enjoyed the jetted tub. Food August is not the time to come. Compared to February the shortages were much more pronounced. Both times there were gaps but August was far worse. Nothing either time compared to pre 2020 Cuba. Breakfast and lunch were the highlights. Most meals were at the Coral buffet and grill which were consistent and enjoyable. At lunch there was often fresh grilling and breakfast was a strong point with good variety. The one time at the Selection buffet was disappointing. Chicken wings were so greasy that both hands were covered in a thick layer and it took multiple napkins to clean up. Food quality was lower than at Coral and the room had an echo that made it unpleasant. That same visit ended in food poisoning despite having had no alcohol that day. The Selection sit down was no better. The returning guests meal at the Mediterranean reeked so strongly of seafood that even my daughter who normally enjoys it had to leave. Suppers at Coral were inconsistent. Often the description did not match the dish. Salmon was replaced with white fish. A seafood platter turned out to be fish stew. Shrimp was actually crab meat not even the lagustinas usually seen in Cuba. On many nights there was only one non fish option. After two weeks we were already bored within the first. When meals were done well they were good but honesty about what was actually being served would go a long way. Snack bars at both hotels were nearly useless. Most of the time the only options were ham sandwiches and pizza that was basically cheese toast if you were lucky. On rare occasions fried cheese or chicken wings were offered and those were highlights, but they were seldom available. Supper time or later there was almost nothing, so if you had a bad evening meal there was no backup option in the Coral section. We were also invited to an off site “thank you for returning visitors” event at Playa Pesquero. Being the last bus to arrive we were stuck with cold hot dogs and hamburgers and had to sit through two hours of mediocre 90s music. Service at all food locations was great. Staff were attentive and friendly, which helped balance out the inconsistent food quality. Overall score: 1.5/5 (-3.5 for shortages, inconsistency, and lack of honest labeling) Pools The Coral pool is the highlight of the outdoor spaces. Bali beds and loungers were always in abundance, and first floor patios with direct walk out to the pool made the experience especially convenient. The pool itself is giant, and even at full capacity there would still be plenty of space so it never felt crowded. During our stay the pool was often quiet to the point of being dead. For the first four days there were no activities and very few people around. We left a comment in the Facebook group which led to four or five days of improvement, but once again the daytime atmosphere went back to silence. When Carlos was present it was a completely different experience. He brought aquafit, drink demonstrations, and music. Those days were highlights, but for much of our two week stay the lack of energy left the pool flat. We do not want a chaotic or noisy pool, just one with a bit of life. There are speakers around the Coral pool but they play the same small rotation of about twenty songs. Uptown Funk came on six times in a single day. It is an easily fixed issue but noticeable after a few days. Drinks and service at the pool bar were excellent. The bartender was consistently attentive and the cocktails were great. Simply wandering the pool area at Coral was a pleasant and relaxed experience. The jetted tub beside the Coral pool was also enjoyable. It is not really a hot tub but more of a bubbling pool. My wife used it frequently and found it relaxing. The Selection pool by contrast was the opposite extreme, a moshpit of jumping kids, party music, and crowding. Overall score: 3.5/5 (-1.5 for lack of consistent activity and atmosphere) Beach There are two beaches connected at this resort. From the larger Playa Pesquero beach you can swim out past the break and come around to the smaller one. Cuba has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and this was certainly the case here. The water is clear, the sand is soft, and there is plenty of wildlife in the ocean between both beaches. Swimming between them is fun and feels safe. The Coral section of the resort is set far back from the water. Getting to the beach often felt like a trek. Carts are sometimes available to drive you down but not consistently. Most days we walked back and would stop at the Selection pool halfway to cool off and grab a drink for the walk. The larger Playa Pesquero side is more active with more people and a snack bar. The smaller area is quieter and less crowded. Both offered good options depending on whether we wanted quiet or activity. One downside was the facilities at the smaller beach. The washroom never had toilet paper and there was no toilet seat, which made it less usable. Overall score: 4/5 (-1 for distance from Coral and poor beach facilities) Facilities The layout of Coral is one of the best parts of the resort. Everything connects along a straight central path from the lobby to the beach, making it simple and convenient to find your way. The pool, buffet, and restaurants are all placed logically, and room blocks are evenly spaced so nothing feels far away. It is one of the most convenient and well laid out hotels I have visited. The Coral section is mostly outdoors, which keeps things open but in August the lack of airflow made some areas uncomfortable. The lobby bar in particular would benefit from fans to improve circulation, as it often felt hot and still. Carts are available at times to make the trek to the beach easier, though they are not always consistent. Washrooms are available in the lobby, pool area, and at the beach, though the beach facilities were poor with no toilet paper or seat. Overall score: 4.5/5 (-0.5 for inconsistent cart availability and poor beach washroom) Rooms We had two rooms on the first floor, and one of them had an outdoor shower. That was the coolest experience and something I have never had before. It seems there are only a limited number of upgraded rooms with this feature and there is no way to ensure you will get one, but if you do it is worth it. Rooms were large with plenty of space, the beds were comfortable, and everything was clean and well maintained. The jetted tub in the bathroom was my wife’s favourite feature, while the outdoor shower was mine. Having a first floor room also made it convenient to step directly out to the pool area. The air conditioning worked well even in the August heat, and the large ceiling fan over the bed was a welcome touch. From our previous stay in February we knew the patio door was hard to operate, so this trip we brought a stick on handle which made it easier to open and close. That small adjustment made a big difference to comfort and accessibility. Overall score: 5/5 Service and Staff Service across the resort was generally very good. At food locations and bars the staff were attentive and friendly, and pool bar service was excellent. Drinks were always well made and the bartenders stood out for their consistency. Lisbet, who worked the grill in the Coral section, was always friendly and did a great job. Lifeguards and other general staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall tone from staff made the experience positive. Entertainment staff also played a key role. Carlos in particular stood out. When he was present the pool area came alive with activities and energy. His presence made a clear difference and was a highlight of the stay. Guests at Coral are assigned a butler, and this is where our experience was mixed. Over our two weeks the assigned butler changed. Larissa was fantastic. She kept us updated on what was going on, helped organize details, and made the experience smooth. Junior was the opposite. He was like the Where’s Waldo of staff. Hard to find, no easy way to contact, and rarely communicated with us. This became an issue because the Coral section does not post information anywhere. If you wanted to know about special dinners, returning guest events, or how to arrange a trip off the compound you had to track down the butler and ask. We later learned that we could have requested things like morning coffee service or fruit and tea delivered in the evening. Other guests did this, but because Junior was our butler 80 percent of the time we never knew it was an option. Even when I asked him directly if there was any other way to reach him besides chasing him down at the lobby he never mentioned that dialing 555 on the room phone would connect to the service. When Larissa was our butler the difference was night and day. She kept us informed and made sure we did not miss out. The hotel could really benefit from something as simple as a chalkboard or daily posting in the Coral lobby. Not knowing what is going on until it is too late is a common complaint among guests, and it was our biggest frustration with the staff setup. Overall score: 4/5 (-1 for inconsistent butler service and lack of posted information) Entertainment Entertainment at Coral was a mix of highs and lows. When it was present it was fantastic. Cocktail demonstrations and live music were highlights, and when Carlos was leading activities the pool area had energy and life. Those days stood out as some of the best parts of our trip. The challenge was consistency. For long stretches there was no entertainment at all. During those times the Coral pool felt empty and lifeless. Just small touches like aquafit or a drink demonstration would have made a big difference. We never went to the evening events in the main Selection area. They were so loud and filled with kids that we chose to stay away. We could still hear them clearly from our section even though we were not close to the plaza. When entertainment was offered in the Coral section it was exactly the right balance of lively without being overwhelming. The issue was that it did not happen often enough. Overall score: 3.5/5 (-1.5 for lack of consistency and overly loud Selection events) Overall The Iberostar Coral Holguin is one of the most convenient and well laid out resorts we have visited. The straight central path makes navigation simple, and the first floor rooms with direct pool access were a highlight. The outdoor shower was a unique experience for me, while my wife especially enjoyed the jetted tub. Service across the resort was consistently friendly. Staff at the pool bar, Lisbet at the grill, and Larissa as our butler all stood out for making the stay memorable. Carlos brought energy and fun whenever he was around. The weakness was the inconsistency in communication. Without posted information in the Coral section we often felt out of the loop and dependent on finding the right staff at the right time. Food was the greatest disappointment. Breakfast and lunch at the Coral buffet were the highlights, but dinner was inconsistent, ingredients often did not match the menu, and shortages in August were pronounced. The snack bars rarely offered more than ham sandwiches or pizza that resembled cheese toast. On rare occasions fried cheese or chicken wings appeared, but they were unreliable. After two weeks the repetition wore us down. You had better like ham if you come here during this season. The contrast between the beautiful facilities and the lack of food variety or opportunities to socialize took a toll. By the fourth day my wife, who had hyped up the trip to our two adult children, ended up in tears. My adult kids likely would have rated the trip much lower as they struggled to find meals that matched their tastes and were bored of the limited dishes well before the two weeks were over. After we posted on Facebook, staff did approach her and referenced our comments, and for a few days there was a noticeable improvement in activity and atmosphere. However, it should not take a public complaint to get action, and those improvements faded back to the usual quiet routine by the end of our stay. The pool and beaches were outstanding in terms of space, cleanliness, and overall setting. The Coral pool never felt crowded, and the beaches were beautiful with safe swimming and the ability to move between them. But the long trek to the beach and lack of energy around the Coral pool on most days made the experience feel empty compared to what it could have been. Entertainment when offered was excellent, with cocktail demonstrations and live music being standouts. Yet those moments were few, and the loud family shows at the Selection were unappealing. Overall, Coral is a resort with enormous potential. The layout is superb, the rooms are well maintained, and the staff are friendly. But the inconsistent food, lack of communication, and absence of social energy in the Coral section made the trip far less than it could have been. Overall score: 3/5

Playa Pesquero: Great Resort

The resort was beautiful, well-maintained, and had a very relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and always helpful, making sure we felt comfortable throughout our stay. The beach was absolutely stunning, with clear water and soft sand, and there were plenty of activities for both kids and adults. Our rooms were clean and spacious, and everything we needed was taken care of. Overall, we had a great family getaway and created some unforgettable memories. We would definit [... read more]ely recommend this resort to other families looking to relax and enjoy a tropical escape.

Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort: A gem on the Atlantic

Fairly new resort, very clean and nit. Friendly staff, interesting buffet with large variety. A/C and water available 24/7 in rooms. High standard rooms, nice decoration. Professional room maids. Drinks on demand, nice and clean pool

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: 2nd time

I usually rent a casa but the last 2 times decided to go back and try the resort style. Normally I like to mix with the locals eat the local food and have many friends there. The first time I visited this resort was in June. And now again beginning of September. I honestly I am not picky I have slept in some of the most rustic houses in the country. But this resort the rooms need deep cleaning. Some of things you can’t change just outdated but electrical outlets hanging out no lighting dirty she [... read more]ets even when changed. Dirty towels. The cleaning girls have no control and do the best they can. My cleaning lady even carried a new fridge to me because mine was not working. The food was amazing I thought no complaints! I am a person who tips everyone or try’s to make sure each person gets something from me. But the staff at this time did not seem very happy or very friendly. I know the problems and desperation Cuba is under but I tryed my best to help and still go many who were just plain old cranky. A few outstanding ones but I also found this time it’s constant trying to get something from tourists using stories of how many babies they have at home just crazy the amount of tipping they expect. To the point I had to stop engaging with some. I think if the workers spent more time fixing the problems at the resort such as cleanliness and chile more I would feel more comfortable. Also the beach omg! I have gone to Cuba here more then 30 times and never seen this beach so dirty the amount of beer cans plastic paper just terrible garbage everywhere. What happened Cuba! The ocean needs to be restored and kept clean and all I see is garbage and people throwing cans on the street on the beach. It just made me so sad. I’m not sure I would return to this place probably go back to renting. Love Cuba and the people but it hurts my soul to see how they have become so rude and just faking all to get things and opportunities.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Big resort

We stayed at this resort on Sept 20,2025 for 7 days. The resort is big very clean. We didn’t realize it was off season September is our preferred month to travel never had a resort that had low numbers. We were upgraded for a swim up room most of the rooms were closed for renovations. For the first 3 days we didn’t have any hot water. The main buffet was closed everyone was sent to the royal buffet that was tiny not much selection. We booked à la carte dinner every night only 3 were open.  [... read more] Japanese was our favourite. The beach was beautiful very clean same with the pool. We didn’t check out the nightly entertainment not sure how that was. Overall we really enjoyed this resort we would like to go back when it is busy to see everything they offer

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Would not return

I didn’t enjoy this hotel at all for the following reasons: - I found it dirty and not spik and span. Floors were grimy, doors were worn out and grimy which could be fixed with a fresh coat of paint - the pools had a film and debris in them. I don’t see anyone cleaning them the entire time I was there - the food was horrible, even for Cuba. - the washrooms lacked hand soap and paper towels. I’ve stayed at other Royalton properties in the Caribbean and this one was by far the worst on [... read more]e. Will. It be returning and don’t recommend.

Blau Varadero: Fantastic week… almost perfect

This was my first visit to this Blau resort but not my first time in Cuba or at a Blau property and as usual it was fantastic, from food which was delicious, The à la cartes even better, just the buffet gets a bit repetitive at times but we switched it up… to the cleanliness of the property, the rooms, etc everything worked great! Some bad service at lobby bar though it seems the one gentleman working there only served pretty girls and rolled eyes at men or slammed stuff around, however most oth [... read more]er nights the lobby bar had great service and lots of other bars to go to anyways… I would definitely return here

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Nice resort

The hotel is nice but too much mosquito. The food is correct in anyway it’s Cuba. The beach is wonderful and the service is perfect. We have a nice week of vacation. I will return to this resort for the next vacation.

Hotel Mojito: Fantastic place, wonderful people and service

The place in general is very good. It is an old resort but everything is functional and well maintained. What I liked the most was the kindness of its workers, everyone was helpful, friendly, and available to help you with anything you needed. I will go back not only once but as often as I can.

Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort: Great vacation

The resort was very clean and fresh. The buffet was good a few too many flies when eating. The grounds were very well maintained, the walking areas were clean, no garbage laying around. The lobby was always exceptional clean.

Blau Varadero: Amazing as always

It was my 19 times at the Blau. I have just good words about the hotel and his excellent staff. The Blau is my home away from home. I celebrated my 69’s while I was there and have an amazing dinner with friends. Definitely would recommend the Blau Varadero.