Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: The good and bad.

First I want to start by saying that I rarely leave bad reviews based on a one week stay at any resort but this must be said. If you want to go on a vacation and drink good beer and good rum, vodka. This place is for you. The adult only side is quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately there are more negative things to say than positive. The level side of the resort(kid friendly) is much larger and has more staff to attend to your needs. The buffet is larger and has more options, although those opt [... read more]ions are sad at best. The entertainment was good but inconsistent. Some nights they did not have any sort of entertainment. And when they did sometimes they started way later than planned. Now I will talk about the food. If you can survive off of toast and canned fruit then great, unfortunately not everyone can. The meat was extremely inconsistent and some nights you could tell it was old or from the day before. There was rarely no fresh fruit and NO fresh vegetables. My girlfriend and myself got some sort of food poisoning from the buffet, in fact I may even have a parasite. Travel to and from the airport was fairly long and boring. There were some pink flamingos on the way but nothing noteworthy. All in all I do not recommend this resort. Pros: Large modern rooms, comfy beds, amazing beach and beautiful water. Cons: Absolutely terrible food(food poisoning possible), lack of toilet paper, lack of fruity beverages.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: TYPICAL CUBA

Hotel: This hotel/resort was ok, but Iberostar Corporate office needs to take notice of it. Definitely starting to show its age, shower drains need to be cleaned out throughout the resort as an example. Work needs to be done on the buildings to bring them more up to speed with what Iberostar is promoting their standards to what its hotels are at. Food: Visited at the end of October, so end of the low season. Some things were available in abundance, such as pork in a variety of styles, sal [... read more]ads, cheese and vegetables. Hit and miss on other meats like chicken and beef. The only fresh fruits that were available were pineapple, guava, but lacked any other fresh fruits, not even bananas, which are grown there. Beach and Pool: Beach was amazing, even though it was too windy to enjoy some days. Loads of room at the pool, no searching for lounge chairs at all. Enjoyed it almost every day. Pool bar could have used a roving server. Restaurants: Buffet had an excellent variety of items to choose from, never went hungry. The A la Carte restaurants were alright, the property used two locations to serve the Gourmet, Italian and Cuban dinners. Rotated the venues, mind you, since it was low season, not all of the resort staff were employed at this time, makes sense. Staff: Absolutely Amazing! All of the staff from the buffet, restaurants and bar areas were almost bending over backwards to keep us happy which was greatly appreciated with return friendship to them, and the tips we gave didn't hurt either *chuckle*. Also, kudos to the transfer bus service. Fantastic service with both the drivers and reps both in and out of the resort. Would we go back, maybe when the economic situation stabilizes and starts getting better. Have to wait and see what the future brings.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: Great resort

The resort was very clean, the rooms very really nice, fairly new. the food was excellent.. choices were great as well.. the only thing the beach was about far from the resort. Otherwise it was of been perfect .. Pool was great..Drinks .. wide variety ..Staff was very friendly..

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Pleasant Trip - Oct 23

Value for price - very good! The resort is easy to navigate, clean and well kept. The people were amazing, always going the extra mile to help and with a smile. The rooms a little tired but very clean and the beds comfortable. Water pressure in the sink low, but the shower was good. The beach - great!!!! The pool, very nice and cleaned daily. Always a lot of food but there are shortages, i.e. limes and sometimes cola. The buffet had a reasonable variety of pork, chicken and fish a [... read more]long with salads, lots of cheeses and breads and pasta. The snack bar had sandwiches, fries and pizza - all good. Again, very good for the price. Piano Bar - GREAT! They make a wonderful cappuccino in the morning and lots of fun in the evening. The ala carte restaurants need a little help with their menu but the staff very good. Would recommend the Italian. When we were there the resort was no more than half full so we always had our choice of lounges at the pool or the beach. This is a resort where you can have a good time, learn the salsa, pool dancing, beach games or just relax.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: Fantastic Family Friendly Resort in Cuba!

This was our third time in VARADERO and 1st time at this resort and we are incredibly pleased! The amenities, the staff, rooms and food were all perfect and to our satisfaction. It’s true, you pay for what you get! The biggest impression was from the towel bar, the staff there remembered our names the very last day and we had not mentioned them after our 1st encounter on the 1st day! To me that speaks volumes! The resort felt like a little community by both the guests and staff. I hope this r [... read more]eview helps you with your choosing.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Iberostar Belle Vista Varadero

This hotel is about 30 minutes from the airport. First impression walking into hotel lobby was wow! Beautiful view of ocean with a large upper deck. Friendly staff. Beautiful beach, Two large swimming pools, one with swim up bar. Great kids area with two pools. The grounds people keep the place looking great. Lots of lush, beautiful plants and trees. Snack bar, one main Buffett and three a-la-carte restaurants. Room was large, bed was pretty comfy, free safe in room. Bar fridge, but they donâ [... read more]€™t stock it. You do get bottled water in your room everyday. Room smelt a little musty but I brought air freshener and after having the air conditioning on the smell was gone after a day or so. After reading reviews and first time to Cuba, I always found something to eat and I didn’t miss ketchup or mustard, haha. Would I go back, maybe but I think I would book the prestige with a swim out room. You also have access to an 11th floor buffet and bar area, which I heard from other guest was very good. Overall this hotel is good value for your money

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: The service makes this resort so worth it!

Pros Star prestige swim out is a definite must - personal concierge, private dining area, late check out, discounts on spa services and room service. The beach is beautiful (although too rough the week we were there due to weather) The panoramic restaurant and floor has a breathtaking view and nice to just hang out, socialize, enjoy the view, etc. The resort is the perfect size so you’re not walking miles to get from one place to another. The layout is well thought out with one main cor [... read more]ridor leading you to where you need to go. Check in was efficient considering only two people there that late at night, the wait wasn’t too bad. The food at Panoramic restaurant was buffet and a la crate for breakfast and lunch and fully a la crate at dinner with a different menu daily. The rooms are immaculately clean and very spacious. Our king size bed looked more like a bed for two kings - it was gigantic. The grounds are well kept and quite beautiful with lush trees and vibrant flowers. Always someone maintaining the property and ready to hand out flowers to all the ladies. One of my favourite things about this place was all the Spanish music everywhere you went. Felt like you were on vacation in the tropics vs having silence like most resorts do in certain areas. I The #1 pro of this resort is the service. Everywhere you went, you were greeted with a smile and greeting. Everyone at the ready to serve and remembering the small things, making you feel truly valued as a guest. Although we were Star Prestige, we did venture to the general buffet and a la cartes and the service was equally incredible regardless of where we went. Our concierge Diana was simply the best. Check in daily to make sure we had what we needed. She was super helpful when I needed medical care for a sciatic nerve outbreak and went the extra mile to get us a later checkout due to my lack of mobility. Super friendly and always ready with a smile. She really made our week all the better. No idea how she manages every star prestige guest with the same level of amazing service and a smile. Cons While commendable for Iberostar to go green, no paper access to menus or daily activities caused some hiccups although not deal breaking. We had some rain while we were there and floors had to be squeegeed but unfortunately done down the elevator shaft, making the elevator to the 11th floor inoperable. There was a shortage of pop (all over Cuba) as well as some of the beer kegs. This is not on Iberostar as the entire country is suffering shortages. The food was repetitive on all vegetables - the exact same vegetables cooked the exact same way, leaving zero variety to try something different day over day. The Italian a la carte was not Italian by any stretch. Tomato based pasta was made with barbecue sauce and not tomatoes. It was disgusting. While Cuba does suffer shortages of food, there is always something to eat. It would help if they knew some other recipes to bring more variety to guests. The lounge chairs need to be tightened as most had a gaping drop in the middle making them super uncomfortable. The huts on the beach are plenty but they’re super close together so be prepared to get to know your neighbours. Overall: The service at this place is the main reason people keep coming back. If you’ve been to Varadero and had terrible service, you may want to transfer to this great resort where they treat you like family.

Iberostar Coral Holguin: Iberostar Coral Holguin

October 13 to October 20/2023 Thanks Kevin, It was a wonderful trip at the Coral. Staff was amazing, housekeeping was wonderful. Place was always very clean so was the grounds. Having a Butler available at all times made this trip easy and trouble free. Thank you Trip Central for another wonderful trip. André & Michele

Hotel Bella Costa: Beach Resort

Great location, beach front. Staff are all amazing ! Food- who cares, it was all about the beach! Nightly they had a show. The sunset was amazing. The drinks were flowing. The cappuccino bar was the best.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Amazing

The resort was amazing. We had a little difficulty with wifi first couple of days but they fixed it up. Everything was very clean, the food was good and the staff was amazing. We had a swim out room which made our stay that much better.

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Quiet and Tranquil

Beach was amazing Staff were exceptional Entertainment was great Rooms were spacious Layout was very simple Concierge was attendant Room Service was outstanding Chefs were courteous Many other guests were horrible human beings and there should be screening standards implemented

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Nice staff

Originally went to this resort to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We got married at this resort 10 years ago. The staff is very nice and friendly the food wasnt too good. The concierge is nice but very harassing when it comes to sales for membership. The pool music was good. The entertainment was ok. The party vibe is pretty slow there. Most likely will try a different resort for our next trip to Jamaica.

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Large but lovely resort

This was my first experience in an Iberostar resort and I was throughly impressed. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. The rooms are clean with lots of space. Hot water, ice cold air conditioning and comfy beds. The beach and the pool are amazing. I can’t comment on the entertainment as I was too pooped to party after spending the day in the sun by the pool or on the beach. Although the food was much tastier than my other Cuban visits, I found the selection were lacking. The bu [... read more]ffet never varied through the entire week. It got quite boring. Even though it is low season we had difficulty getting into an a la carte. We had a reservation for 8 pm and when we arrived they had run out of the meats. Not everyone can eat fish so we had to leave and go to the buffet. Very disappointing but we do understand the difficulties Cuba is facing right now. We can’t wait to return regardless of the shortages.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Wonderful Resort

My stay at Iberostar Daiquiri was wonderful. The grounds are clean and well kept. The pools are crystal clear with lots of space and plenty of loungers around. The lobby is great, with a TV so i could watch my Sunday Football. Beach is Beautiful, there is a great pier to go snorkeling from with lots of different fish to see. Best part of my stay though, was the super friendly and welcoming staff. They made me feel at home. Cant wait to go back

Iberostar Coral Ensenachos: Great resort

The hotel is maintained exceptionally well. Especially the grounds, the beach and the rooms. All the hotel staffers courteous and helpful at all times. Willing to do any extra service to make the stay enjoyable. The food is acceptable based on the current situation of the country

Iberostar Waves Tucan: 4th time at Tucan, I will always return here!

This resort never fails to amaze me. From the friendly and helpful staff , the cleanliness, the wildlife constantly about, the a la cartes ( superior quality), buffet variety. ..all outstanding! Alcohol service does not shirk on the drinks prep, the breathtaking landscapes and scenery . Miss it already.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites: Cannot say a bad thing about this resorts.

Dinning was everything and more than we expected. We upgraded our room and were very nice. Grounds were very well kept no matter where you were on the grounds. The only thing that our party wasn’t crazy about is the size of this place. If you don’t mind walking, this is certainly the place for you. Other than that, we would rate the Iberostar Maya a very strong 4 1/2..

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Mother/Daughter Vacay

This resort was Amazing! Everything was clean and well maintained and compact. Staff were awesome! Big beautiful pool, with lots of loungers.You do not have to get up early to save a chair. Food was excellent. The Mexican and Japanese restaurants are a must try. Great beach with lots of loungers. My room was spacious and very clean and had everything you could need. Very modern. The Spa was lovely. Will definitely return. FYI:SMOKER FRIENDLY

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Lovely Resort

Very enjoyable stay. Good food. Lots of lounge chairs. Very friendly staff. My only complaint was that on the last day check out was at noon and the flight home was not until 10:00 pm. I will not book a package with that departure time ever again.

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Terrible

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