Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Not very good

The Standard rooms are really bad, the tap and sliding door are not working. Food was almost the same thing every day. Some days the ran out of food at the 24 hr snack bar. We had to upgrade for more $$.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Club Amigo was okay

The food was good, but the rooms were mediocre. The bed killed my back and the toilet sang every time it was flushed. Power was lost a couple of times, and there were many beach chairs broken. You get what you pay for!

Club Amigo Mayanabo: Good Place, Amazing Value!

We paid $675 each for a week in March before March Break. Outstanding value considering it includes airfare, hotel, unlimited food, drinks, and alcohol, entertainment Good Large Pool, with a shallow side pool. Lots of lounge chairs all around, in shade or sun. Beautiful Coconut Palm Trees all around pool. Occasionally organized waterpolo is played, and volleyball net available. 3 Bars around the pool, (but no swim-up bar). Lots of choices for food, Salad Bar at every lunch and dinner, but lett [... read more]uce runs out occasionally. Snack bar is open 24/7 but only had 3 options: Mini Cheese Pizzas, Grill Cheese, and Grill Cheese with Ham. However from 10am-6pm they also offer Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Fries, and Vegetable/Fruit Trays. From 9am to 5pm: Fried Donut "Churros", and Fresh Coconuts sliced open for Coconut Water are available pool side. As a nice treat, they occasionally wheel around a cart with ice cream cones and ice cream around the pool. The rooms were not updated, but we viewed it as a place just to sleep. TV always worked in our room (although had issues in other rooms). Good maid service, towel art was nice too. Mini fridge in our room, old but worked fine. The shower had good pressure in our room (although other rooms had less), and sometimes the hot water was only warm. Was on ground floor so we had a patio, second floor had no balcony. Great view facing garden and ocean.

Carisol los Corales: Average.

Carisol los Corales doesn't exists. Two hotels exists Hotel 'Carisol' and Hotel 'Los Corales'. Los Corales 3 stars Carisol 2+ But you you are selling both together. Should be selection: you should ask me which I want. and PRICE should be different. I have lived in Carisol but paid for Corales. Best regards. Leonid

Starfish Varadero: Good Value - Beautiful Beach

This resort was a good value for what we paid. The food was good and as expected for Cuba. Bungalow was very spacious and located close to the beach. Palapas were plentiful and we had no issues at all with the AC. Water temperature was not the greatest, seemed to take a long time for it to heat up to luke warm. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Carisol los Corales: Southern Hospitality Cuban Style

The resort was suitable and rooms were adequate for the price. Since Hurricane Sandy the resort appears to be run down and weathered but staff on the resort at all levels were very friendly and showed why Canadians love coming back to the Cuban hospitality. Resort staff make up for the shortfalls. Although isolated from Santiago De Cuba had a number of excursions worth checking out. If you don't mind horses checking the outback is well worth your money. Its like travelling back in time to the w [... read more]ild wild west. The tour guide didn't speak much English but very hospitable showing us the countryside and a glimpse of his family life. Keep in mind some of the excursions are contingent to weather conditions. If its a windy day you may not set sail on the Catamaran or if touring the Mountain may encounter clouds blocking your view of the country but still very beautiful. If you are a sun worshiper and enjoy the beach experience the resort has a secluded beach and beach bar to enjoy. The beaches and area are a bit rockier but still enjoyable. A hidden secret most tourists don't know about is the public beach adjacent to the resort. The beach is beautiful and the snokelling is alot better with aqua green water and better clarity. Opportunities to see wide variety of fish species, octopus and different corale.There are two friendly life guards there employed by the government to assist just ask for Andy. Keep in mind if you wander off the resort to the public beach you may be approached by the friendly locals begging for money, clothes or food. Typical for caribbean islands. As with many spots in Cuba bug spray may be a good idea before heading to the beach to prevent bites from smaller sand ticks or misquitos. Listorine is also a good deterent for little critters. Because the resort is isolated from city life they do a good job of keep their guests entertained with a variety of shows and entertainers. The water show syncronized swimming is spectacular worth watching. If you are younger and looking for a disco tech the resort definintely lacks in this department. After the shows the night life is on the quiet side, keep in mind the resort caters to an older middle age crowd. By chance came upon a new restaurant and bar across the road from the resort which just opened up, owners will walk you back to the resort at night. Had a very fun time. Locals were amazing. Food on the resort was okay. If in doubt don't eat. Safe to say roast beef, chicken and fish were among my favorites. The grill cook is probably a better bet but you will have to patiently wait. The water is safe to drink at the dining room and bar area but would not recommend it outside the resort unless bottled. On the whole the resort met my satisfaction. If you go there with high expectations you will be disappointed. This is a fair resort with a fair price. A vacation is what you make it. Reminder tipping goes a long way to make your experience a better one from room staff to your servers. Get your money at the airport. The hotel exchanges but sometimes they run out of money. Enjoy your Cuban experience at this friendly resort.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Great Resort

The Hotel was great, the grounds really beautifull, the people that work at the resort were extremelly friendly.Great beach, food not as great but plenty of it. The la Carts were great, plenty to drink, freindly bartenders. Amazing weather. Over all a great experience.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: very well

need renovation in general it is a beautiful hotel , very cleen and amazing garden , beautiful beach ,good location,some workers are very kind and others need improvment.good food and good drinks .very nice intertment

Carisol los Corales: OK

This is a very basic property, Great pool and nice grounds. We found the staff very friendly and engaging. The food is very bland, but you will always find something to eat, Bread must be baked there, it is always so fresh. If you looking to relax in the sun and not spend a lot of money...This is the place. Face it, It's way better there on a bad day, then here any time this winter.

Carisol los Corales: Awesome resort!!

Just got back from a week at Los Corales. My boyfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time. Nice size resort, not too big, not too small. We met tons of super nice people, guests and staff. We enjoyed the snorkelling right off the beach. The view of the mountains from the beach was beautiful. We had a big 2nd floor room in the 500 block that was always kept tidy. We felt safe going over to the other resort to check it out many times. William was a blast on our catamaran tour, we also caught a 2 [... read more]5-30 lb barracuda....very cool to see!! We could always find something to eat at the buffets although the fresh pizza and pasta bar for lunch was my favourite! We met many people who were return customers year after year so that says a lot for this resort. We enjoyed the comedy and aqua shows the best :) overall a great experience and would definitely recommend it!

Carisol los Corales: lose creles

3 stars hotel good swimming pool good food good Service people good weather and climate very clean good location nice city we had wonderful time specially kids had lots of fun again the dolphins show.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: beautiful beaches

Overall good. Rooms good maybe not the barracks part. Service slow, lots of waiting in line and very unorganized. Beaches awesome. Food good. Loved the catamaran to swim with the dolphins. Victor and the crew were a lot of fun.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Amazing trip!!!

I was there in 2012, and had a great time. I had another amazing time with the friends that took us last time and we brought a couple more with us. Was nicely surprised to see so many new things, like another swim up bar, the Pirate's bar on the beach where Christopher Columbus landed. Three more snack bars that also served breakfast by taking our order at the table! A lovely sauna, cheap prices for massages, etc. The unbelievable "Returning Supper" for previous guests and we were allowed to als [... read more]o bring our new friends there which they loved!!! Last time I stayed in the barracks, this time in the bungalows, both lovely. Next year we are planning to do our nephews 30 the birthday and this is where we want to go! Also, the market is right on site to visit as often as wanted. The staff are uniquely friendly, pleasant, and very helpful. Across the street is a mall that has a liquor store, picture place, boutiques, pool tables, etc. My only issue is THE INTERNET! As the travel guide told us they have two speeds, very slow, and stopped, but I was not there for that except to send a message home that we had landed safely, the weather was nice and the drinks cold!!! Susan, Carol Ann, Bonnie, Bill, Shirley, Murph, and Ken!

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: solid 3 star

This resort is very large as it is 4 resorts made into one. Overall we had a good experience. You have to visit pirates cove and at hello to Rico, great guy and he makes the best drinks on the resort. only bad experience was with the shop at the main reception area. My husband had been buying cigars from there during our 2 week stay, a coupleof the of days before we left he purchased the same cigars at the store over at the bungalows and realized that they were half the price of what he had been [... read more] paying. Wedid eventually speak with the manager of the store and he gave hime a couple of boxes to make it right. But beware as the ladies there are all in on it. Make sure they ring it in and give you a receipt. Unfortunately I thought that the service at this resort was about the worst I've had and I've been to Cuba 19 times so know what to expect. The pool snack bar was a joke, we saw people walk away after waiting over an hour for there food, no excuse for this. I probably wouldn't return to this resort unless the price was really really low.

Carisol los Corales: Love the weather and people.

Absolutely perfect weather...30+ and sunshine with a welcoming breeze off the Caribbean. Rooms are clean and functional although decor is dated. Food in the buffet restaurants is pretty basic but okay. A little better in the a la cartes. After the weather, the best thing about Carisol Los Corales is the people. Almost without exception, the staff are warm and friendly and as helpful as possible.

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Good expererince

Example: What did you think about  this hotel? Friendly staff, neat and clean hotel, drinks and foods are fine(great values for grounds, public areas, rooms, dining, features, etc.) I stayed at the club Amigo seven nights. I was pleasantly surprised as many of Torontonian, European, and Asian. The lobby is beautiful and comfortable and features a lounge that serves wonderful cocktails 24/7 service. Check in was fairly efficient. The room was a "normal" room. It was very large, with a long entr [... read more]ance hallway, beautiful king sized bed as well as a couch and lounge area and beautiful view. Design was asian inspired and elegant. Bathroom was large, covered in marble and very clean. Beach area is clean and white sand long beach. Pool along with bar is convenience.

Starfish Varadero: some very good and not so good

the trees and flowering plants are of great variety and very mature very scenic the beach is very nice although i couldnt walk far in bare feet wihout getting those small burdocks stuck in my foot the staff is friendly and the beer is cold the food is poor even for cuban standards the only chicken at the buffet all week was the bony part of the back no breasts or thighs

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Great time at Club Amigo

We had a great time with my family and friends. The workers at Club Amigo make you feel at home. Jose our taxi driver is very good entertainer he makes us laugh all the time. The night show are excellent. Pimba the DG is very special also he play some good music We did lots of dancing and lots of horses and bugy tour around the mountain. Whent for lobster diner just delicious Menemen menemenem

Club Amigo Mayanabo: Loved It!

Beautiful grounds, pool and beach. The service was excellent. Food was good, but don't expect gourmet. Rooms are not at all fancy, but serviceable. Great value for the price but you must be adaptable to visit Cuba. Be prepared to check for toilet paper, to find no seats on toilets etc. But we loved it. We will go back asap!

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: great beach

The hotel was really good. There are different levels of rooms so an upgrade for a few extra dollars is well worth the money. The staff is very friendly. Pirate bar serves the best pina coladas and mohitos. There are places that serve amazing food but as well places where its the same stuff every day. Doesn't cost anything to eat at the great places. Just ask around to find out where they are on the grounds. The scooters are a must to rent super cheap. Hear towards the marina. Meet great people  [... read more]and amazing countryside views. Best beach. Snorkeling on coral reefs right on the beach every day. Truly fabulous bang for the buck.