Sol Palmeras: Great location for a 50th birthday

Have been in Cuba many times but mostly on the Santiago side. First time in Varadaro and at Sol Palmeros. Had a family junior suite which was awesome. The food was better than I was used to and some good selection as well. The beach was amazing. The resort did a great job with my birthday party. Recommend this resort for Cuba lovers. Would like to see more authentic Cuba music with instruments but the entertainment they had was outstanding. Thank you Sol Palmeras for a great birthday and [... read more] 20 of my friends.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Never disappointed

Second trip to Cayo Santa Maria Starfish. Have yet to be let down by this place. The staff are always positive, and work hard to give their guests a most pleasant stay. Improvements are constantly being made to better the guests experience. We fell in love with this beach and resort. Try it you’ll like it!

Memories Cayo Largo: Same old SCL with new paint

When you want to really spoil something, send in a new manager who is into team-building and re-branding. Fortunately, the new management didn't get all their own way, so the old hotel doesn't feel too different. For 9 days the southern trade winds blew strongly, to all the beach was washed away in front of the hotel. But the much-advertised hotel renovation seems mostly just paint. They COULD be trying to compete with the Pelicano, which has one 120v AC outlet in every room, so we Canadians can [... read more] charge our gizmos.But the SCL continues to ignore this issue, so you still need to bring a heavy-duty voltage converter. Factor that into your 50 lb luggage limit. Some of the paint is gratuitous, just to see that something has been done. Why paint heavy battleship grey all over the front of the El Cayito bar, covering up all the nicely-painted designs? The joke of the SolAzul pool bar is to first ascertain whet the kitchen does NOT have, and then make your order accordingly. At the buffet, there were sun-dried tomatoes, for 2 whole days. All of a sudden (never seen them at the SCL in 10 years) there were churros at the breakfast buffet. Mario, best bartender in Cuba, is now a head-waiter, and the El Cayito bartenders are back to their old tricks of overloading your drink with cheap rot-gut booze. .

Melia Cayo Coco: Fabulous vacation!!

The entire resort was always in tip top shape. Not a piece of trash to be found anywhere. The food was consistently great and the chefs worked diligently to make the custom orders to the vacationers liking. The staff in the buffet dining room were top notch. They remembered your order and it was waiting on the table when you came back from getting your food. The a la Carte restaurants were very tasty with exemplary service. 5 star indeed! Our room was comfortable and always made up and pleasant [... read more].

Playa Caleta: Wow this place went to the shits

Wow really were do I start people this place is a tolite really it is they dont wash there coffee cups or plates silware with dish detergent also pool was really dirty got food poison this was my second time here within the year and the very last time I will go to this resort it really went to the shits also if you go to cuba dont listen to the rep on the bus back to the airport your pesos still can be use at the duty free there scamming you they try to buy back your pesos at par crooks I c [... read more]ould go on and on but bottom line it's your call varadero sucks from now on it will only be holguin area for me treated with respect there boom done

Starfish Cayo Guillermo: Nice budget resort

First of all this is not a good resort if you want to swim. The water is knee deep for approximately 300 yards offshore. I found a spot after walking approximately 2km,deep enough to swim but the current was very strong parallel with the shore. The place is good for kite boarding. Food not great, not terrible either 3/5. Room not bad, clean, hot water and a/c available 4/5. Resort did not have map of some kind, or an envelope for key card and other documents. Money exchange did not give any pape [... read more]r for the exchange. Resort 3/5. Employees friendly 5/5. Beach was very hard in some areas, probably coral with no sand. Ocean vegetation most of the time, a tractor was trying to remove it everyday but only partially succeeded. Beach 3/5. Water nice and warm, nice color when no vegetation, not good for swimming, very good for kites. Water 4/5

Sirenis Tropical Varadero: Beautiful beach, two star resort

Lobby is nice and looks grand, good WiFi on the resort, most staff were nice but some did not smile and looked like they did not want to help you. Resort ran out of room towels, bottled water, french fries, yogurt etc. food did not have variety or taste, showers were cold. Staff in kids area on their phones most of the day.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Fun resort with lots of natural beauty

The resort is beautiful, well maintained and very comfortable. Beach is sandy, water is blue/green, no weeds like in other places and perfect for long walks. Great for snorkelling, catamaran rides, swimming, sunbathing,... Food was good and typical of Cuba. The gym was well equipped and one of the best I’ve seen. Lots to do. I would recommend to others

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: A Great Resort !

Just back from an amazing week at the Daiquiri. We had read many negative reviews prior to leaving. Well we just don't understand what the negativity is all about. The staff are awesome, especially the pool entertainment team and the bartenders. The buffet/kitchen staff are so friendly and nice. Beautiful lobby and grounds. The beach is beautiful. Lots of umbrellas for shelter from the sun on both the beach and at the pool. The food is really good. Lots of variety, well prepared and much of it ' [... read more]to order'. Rooms were good - comfy bed king size bed, mini bar, excellent maid service and a very modern bathroom. Only problem we had was very low hot water pressure in the shower for a few days. It did eventually get fixed. A great week at a great resort. I highly recommend the Iberostar Daiquiri in beautiful Cayo Coco and hope you have as great an experience as we did.

Blau Varadero: Can’t wait to return!

The hotel, grounds, and pool were all very nice and in good shape and the beach was perfect. The shower had new fixtures with plenty of hot water and high water pressure. Every staff member we encountered were friendly and eager to please. The buffet was much better than we expected and two dinners at a la carte restaurants are included. We will definitely be back next winter!

Memories Flamenco Beach Resort: Beautiful beach, amazing staff

This is my second time at this resort. The hotel was at capacity this time around which made for bit of inconvenience for room changes. Food was okay but that is to be expected in Cuba. Staff were amazing! grounds were immaculate! beach and pool were awesome. Id recommend. Planning to have our wedding here in January 2021 so hopefully it isn't as pack next time!

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Loved our holiday!

From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty. The resort is clean and well maintained with a staff who work very hard to please. The food was very good. Selection was vast and always plentiful. The waitstaff are wonderful, so personable and courteous. Our room had a great view with clean towels and restocked water and occasional beverages every day. Only problem was the hot water pressure in the shower. This was looked after by the end of our week. Amazing beach with chairs  [... read more]available all the time. Pool area was great with the option of being in a busier, fun part or the quieter side. Entertainment staff were fantastic! Would definitely return. Love, love, love!

Gran Caribe Sun Beach: Overall good experience

This hotel is best suited for the easy going traveller. Everything was ok, not spectacular. The noise was a bit loud at night when trying to sleep. I’d recommend a higher level and a room away from the street traffic. Having said that, the grounds and beach were beautiful! Well worth the money we paid :)

Melia Costa Rey: Beautiful Resort !

Pullman Resort is a very clean resort. The rooms are cleaned very well daily..the grounds , washrooms, lobby , buffet and bar areas are very well cared for. It's a very safe resort for families with young children and awesome entertainment for them as well. The evening shows were very entertaining. A very friendly resort with excellent service !

Hotel Blau Las Morlas Varadero Beach: Never Again

Ants in each room, cappuccinos are horrible, staff in lobby and bars are not friendly, most staff do not speak ANY English, entertainment is weak, tv’s and phones in most hotel do not work. Beach was best part of the whole stay! Couldn’t ask for more beautiful weather.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Couldn’t wait to leave!

I’ve never been on vacation before and wanted to leave early. I felt very disappointed in this resort and its management. This is no where near a 4.5 star, not even for Cuba. If you haven’t already booked your trip and you value a comfortable stay with edible food then I’m going to suggest booking elsewhere. If you already booked the resort then see my survival tips below... My survival tips: bring lots of snacks, snacks also available in the gift shop, drink alcohol for calories,  [... read more]you might want packets of Heinz ketchup & maple syrup for pancakes and bring a zip tie in case your shower head won’t attach. The good: -The ice cream lady is the best part of this resort -The fries change daily but they were our go to breakfast food because the buffet is horrible -The Japanese a la carte was the best. Make sure you book your a la cartes or you’re going to starve -The lobster medallion appetizer in Casa Lasa was one of the best appetizers I’ve had in any restaurant. -Find Elizabeth, a server in the buffet in the small separate dining area. She comes on out of no where but she’s very attentive and a hard worker. -The frozen girly drinks are excellent. Order a few at a time because service can be slow. -The beach is one of the best in the world, except the resort had no part in this. Thank Mother Nature. The hotel sort of impacted my ability to enjoy it due to its miss management and lack of maintenance. -The pool area is great we were here most of the trip -The A/C worked well in the room The bad: -Italian a la carte missing two main courses. Menu is hard to understand. Same level of pasta is available in the buffet. Avoid the beef appetizer... unless you like thinly sliced raw beef on a plate. -The bar service and waitstaff can be a little slow or ignore you completely despite tipping them -Musty smell in room -I love my coffee and the coffee was hit or miss. Suggestion: small coffee maker in the room. I would have loved a small coffee maker in the room so I could sit and enjoy a cup of coffee on the balcony. I didn’t drink hardly any coffee on this trip because it was cold or there were coffee grounds inside my cup. -Water shut off Mon, Jan 20 around dinner time for repairs. So much for showering before dinner. -Cold shower the following morning -Having no towels on the day of departure for the pool or to shower with. Maybe a few towels in the spa area available. I brought one towel from home because that’s all I could fit in my suitcase. This was where the air canada rep advised us to shower as our plane left at 10pm. The ugly: -Rm 14311: No room safe as advertised. As per hotel policy they are not responsible if items go missing and weren’t locked in a safe. Except our room didn’t have one. Air canada rep tried to get me another room, however room we were offered was subpar to the one we were in, except it had a safe. We opted to stay in the room and carry valuables with us. Except it made it hard to enjoy the beach because I had to watch my bag. -The buffet food is cold and mostly inedible. Interesting after tastes, textures and temperatures. It was definitely a deal breaker for us on never returning. -Avoid the outdoor buffet. I had a fly in my food and other guests told me they witnessed birds eating the rice in the tray and staff shooing them away. There is bird droppings all over the sitting area. Suggestion: cover the food with a clear lid people can lift off. Clean up the bird poop more regularly. -The hand railings in building 14 on the right side from the 2nd to 3rd level are extremely loose and unsafe. They need a few bolts added and tightened. End caps are missing. -Bread used for burgers. Then one day we went full keto because they were out of bread and buns. -The elevators don’t seem to work so if you have someone with a disability that needs an elevator or in my case have to drag heavy luggage up a few levels of stairs. -During our stay we received several insect bites. We never noticed any mosquitos and only spent an hour or two at the beach. So really hoping they aren’t bed bug bites. -If other guests are rowdy and inappropriate... don’t expect them to do anything about it This resort has so much potential due to it’s location and lay out. So I really hope management is paying attention, taking notes and taking action on making improvements.

Blau Varadero: Wonderful adult only resort!

BLAU Veradero is by far the best all inclusive resort I have visited. Room was spotless and comfortable. Well attended by cleaning staff. Resort was pristine and had many comfortable areas to enjoy. The resort isn't too spread out, everything being within 5 minutes walk. I appreciated that aspect. Pools is huge and chairs at pool and beach were always available. The staff is always smiling and the activities were yoir usual beach or poolside fun...I especially enjoyed Tony's yoga at the  [... read more]pool each morning. Most of all, the food was amazing. Daily seafood choices were superb (octopus, calamari, shrimp, mussels, swordfish, salmon, whitefish) and each evening, along with the ample regular choices , a special item was also being offered. Ie: sushi, turkey, roast..... I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a fun, comfortable and worry free week away!

Melia Jardines del Rey: My Favourite

Surprised when I saw the beautiful suites I stayed in.The People ,the food,service, the beaches ,the pools ,the supper invitations...beach and sun with umbrella refreshments... .....I could go on and on... Looking forward to returning for another two weeks. It will be trip #4

Hotel Camino del Mar: Fantastic Place!

The Beach was great, the best for walks, sunbathing and fishing on the pier. The staff at the pool bar was warm and attentive, they did a great job making you feel welcome and cared for. I did have one mechanics issue, it was quickly remedied when reported to the customer service desk. I always had plenty of fresh food choices, the beach restaurant never disappointed, nor did the buffet. A little tuning in the a la carte needed still fun times. The pool might be warmer and I wish the disco wa [... read more]s open, dancing in the lobby bar was fun but not long enough! I wish I could have stayed longer.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Very dated resort

This was our first trip to Cuba. The hotel entrance was very nice but the 2 out buildings were very old and dated. The grounds are very well kept and all the staff are extremely friendly. The food at this resort isn’t very good and I would rate it a 1 out of 5. We stayed in building 1 and it had a weird smell and mould in our rooms. This building is falling apart and needs a lot of work. Friends of ours stayed in building 2 and multiple guests complained to the front desk because they were ge [... read more]tting bites all over them and didn’t know the cause. We all came home sick and no we didn’t drink the water.