Playa Vista Azul: Amazing Resort

This hotel was amazing with excellent staff! Both my husband and I had a great stay at this resort. The food, hotel staff and the rooms were great. Cannot say enough about this resort. Best one in Cuba for us.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Beautiful Beaches

The resort was an adequate 3 star hotel. We were disappointed with our room, but are not picky so could not complain. I was disappointed that we were told there would be some sort of celebration for my birthday as it was during our stay, and we were not told about anything planned. The resort was small but that gave it an intimate feel, as we saw the same people each day. The food was good, but we suffered some stomach issues and so we ate the same every day to avoid sickness, however many other [... read more] guests highly enjoyed the buffet! We are not fans of fish so that could be part of our dislike. Everyone in Cuba is very friendly and we highly enjoyed the excursions we participated in. The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. We did not have high expectations and so we enjoyed our time at playa de'oro but if you are picky and like 5star plus hotels you would not enjoy this resort.

Be Live Turquesa: Great Experience at Resort

Be Live Turquesa was such a welcoming atmosphere even though some of the staff hardly understood us. The resort is very well maintained and the food was very good as well. My Mom and I had gone for the Beach...and it was amazing! White sand one the beach and in the turquoise water; on the windy days it was like swimming within a wave pool. We had a blast. The staff at all the restaurants were amazing and we were given some gifts...plus the maid was wonderful and creative with her decor. We wo [... read more]uld recommend this resort to anyone looking to go to Veradero.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Nice resort

It was a good vacation in this resort but the last 3 days the weather was very windy and cold and we could not swim in the sea or even stay on the beach . the rooms need upgrading . The beds are not confortable . very old closets and mirrors .food was not bad but no tags to know what is the plate you choose . very loud music in the lobby and outside . Any way you have to enjoy the vacation

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero: Amazing Varadero resort!

Sanctuary at Grand Memories was a great resort. Things happen at times with your room or experience and I believe that how the staff manages those issues is really what shows what the resort is all about. There was a mix up with the room, but the staff - everyone - assisted in making things right. The manager, the butlers and the concierges made our stay wonderful.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Nice Resort!

I liked the beach and pools. The rooms and service were not that great but the food was good and the staff were friendly. I recommend this resort to anyone who wants to relax as it's a good value for the money you pay and a good relaxation after few months hard work.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Great resort

Close to the beach. Amazing very welcoming people. Not many young people at the resort. The cappuccino at the resort was amazing. The service technicians were great help any problems they came right away.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: A Wonderful Experience

We just returned from a week's stay at Princesa Del Mar. It's a lovely resort, wide open, with a magnificent beach, and friendly staff. The food is very good, and the tables outside the main dining room make eating outside a pleasure. The recliners, which previously were crammed in by the pool, have been scattered on the grass among the palm trees, giving plenty of shade. I had a couple of minor complaints. One was that our room was cleaned after 3:30, which interrupts an afternoon rest. T [... read more]he internet in the lobby was frustrating, going down three or four times in an hour. Also the bathroom had no built-in ventilation, and gave a musty smell to the room. A swimsuit had noi chance of drying in 24 hours. The water was nice and hot, and only once ran a little cool, at 3:30 in the afternoon. The Hilltop restaurant was spectacular, and the others quite good. The Japanese provided a spectacular show. All in all, 4 - 5 Cuban stars for this hotal.

Palma Real: Location Location Location.

We stayed at The Hotel Palma Real in Varadero Nov 7-14 2016. The resort is not located directly on the beach but that wasn' t a problem ,we enjoyed the 3-5 min walk . The beach is beautiful . The first 3 days were unable to get beach chairs so we had to pay to have chairs and a shelter ($10 cuc )over to another resort on the beach.(no sure if we should have paid as this was the first time anything like this happened since our travels to Cuba. So we started to get up early and mark our chair [... read more]s(7:30). Never any problems after that. The resort was very clean and well laid out .We stayed in building 1 it is close to everything pool ,main lobby ,a la carts .The ground are well cared for . There was a bar on the main level in our building and the staff are very friendly . The room had a king sized bed . We never had any problems with hot water it was always available . Rooms are a good size. The resort is close to the markets ,The Beatles Bar, Havana Club nightclub and the beautiful park . We enjoyed walking Varadero it is very safe even at the night and so much to see and do . Our only issue with this resort is the food at the buffet . It is very repetitive . Its good but it needs to offer a better selection .There is no bacon offered in the mornings and the food that was offer at supper was there in the morning . I usually had something that was being grilled by the chef . The ice cream is the BEST . There was always lots of cakes ,desserts and fruit . Overall we enjoyed our stay at the resort and would go back in a heartbeat . The staff are awesome .

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Excellent Stay ... not sure about 5 star

First, we enjoyed our stay very much. The beach was one of the best on the island and the room was extremely clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Havana (well worth it as long as your tour guide walks you around) ... but it was a long day. The pool, grounds and hotel were very well kept and clean ... and being an adults only was very calming (not sure if younger adults would like the quiet). And the entertainment was first rate ... no cheesy Michael Jackson imperson [... read more]ators. On the negative side we found this hotel's food selection to be very limited (of all 4 resorts we stayed at in Cuba). Although the "a la carte" restaurants were good, the buffet was bland and lacked variety ... but very good fish. A little thing but the room towels seemed to repel water instead of absorb ... very odd; and there weren't enough beach towels to exchange. As for the staff, some were superb and others severely lacked enthusiasm. While some hustled and worked to make sure you had all you needed (and got tips to relfect this), others seemed to be very bored (despite all that needed doing) and uninterested (most of the lobby bar staff seemed to have this attitude). As for Transat, excellent reps at the resort (Mai-Ling and Margarita); and the transfers to the hotel and airport went without a hitch. The plane seats were very tight and the staff a little bored ... but it was only a 3 hour flight so not too much of an issue (except I am sure if you are tall). In conclusion, great weather, good solid resort, excellent entertainment but "hit and miss" staff and food. A solid four star but we question the five star rating.

Palma Real: Pretty good :)

The people here were super nice and accommodating! The hotel room we stayed in was kind of outdated and dingy, but always kept clean. Can't expect too much in Cuba. I heard that not all the rooms were like that though. The hotel was gorgeous on the outside, awesome pools and a swim up bar! Super close to downtown for local shopping and also to the beach, which was gorgeous!

Hotel Blau Las Morlas Varadero Beach: Cozy little refuge

Excellent place to spend a week in an ambiance of fine entertainment great services good food nice beach close to town and golf course and all for a fair price Looking forward for our next opportunity Something really to consider returning too

Barcelo Solymar: Amazing resort

The room always gets cleaned by housekeepers. Although there were some things that need fixing such as the light fixture, toilet seat, hair dryer at the room we stayed. Other than that service is pretty good. Food is alright. But my overall experience has been fantastic and I would definitely come back and recommend it to my friends and family

Muthu Playa Varadero: Middle of the road.

Beach, grounds and entertainment are excellent. Food is better then normal for Cuba standards . Rooms however are substandard . The staff are very nice and do not expect tips. If the rooms get fixed up this resort will be 4*.

Los Delfines: Great location

I thought that this hotel has a lot of potential but was very poorly maintained. The list would be too long.....broken toilet seats, missing light fixtures, and some days the housekeepers did not even change the sheets.... Some of the outside staff just sat around all day instead of picking up the cigarette butts, old cups and glasses, etc. It would be very easy for this hotel to be special if management encouraged the staff to excell. Maybe they don't pay them much. The dining room waiters an [... read more]d cooks were very good and would do anything for you. The food was reasonable.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Great resort

Overall the experience was great. I really like the Royal service feature. Rooms were big and very nice and clean , all the staff were friendly and accommodating , the pool and beach was also great , very happy that we chose this resort for our trip . Thanks also to our travel agent from trip central Ash, very good service

Palma Real: another great stay at hotel palma real

this was my 5th stay at the hotel. it is by far the best 3 star in varadero. the staff is great and always treat me like a king. a few tips daily goes a long way at this resort. the resort is clean and the grounds are kept nice. the buffet is repetitive but who goes to cuba for the food. breakfast is my favorite. there are many fine restaurants within walking distance of the resort. there are 3 clubs within 3 blocks. havana club on site if you are in to discos and calle 62 one block down for an  [... read more]outdoor salsa party if you prefer and my personal favorite the beatles club which is 2 blocks down from calle 62. there you will hear live rock music from the sixties to todays modern hits. the beach is a short 3-5 minute walk from the resort there you will enjoy one of the best beaches in the world! stop at the beach bar and get some cold drinks from kierena, she will always have a warm smile for you. when you can go to a beautiful country for 2 weeks for 1200 dollars all inclusive why wouldn't you give this fun 3 star a try!

Melia Marina Varadero: comfortable.

The hotel Melia Marina was quite, comfortable, clean and quite. The staff were friendly and helpful. There were a couple of pools to choose from though we had to walk across a bridge to get to the beach, however not to worry there was always motorised carts taking guests to and from the necessary areas.

Roc Arenas Doradas: Great Holiday

This is a great hotel, the grounds are kept clean as is the pool, dining room and our room was very clean. The rooms are basic but the a/c works great and we had lots of hot water. The food was good and much better than when we were here two years ago. The staff are friendly and always smiling. Milady and her partner at the beach bar are super friendly. Giorgio and Rudy at the lobby bar were awesome. Daisy at the pool bar was also very friendly. The evening shows were good, the Rock and roll sho [... read more]w and the magic show were very entertaining. We really like this resort because the staff remember you and welcome you back.. We are already looking forward to going back next year.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Typical Cuban Resort with pros & cons

This resort is probably more like a 3 star. The staff were always friendly and helpful. Our dated room with a very uncomfortable bed was kept spotless by our wonderful maid Teresa. The beaches beautiful. The grounds well kept. The food horrible, always cold even if you got to the buffet right as it opened. Even the "specialty restaurant" food was terrible. I have been to Cuba several times so I know the food isn't always the best but this was beyond bad.