Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: great resort

the resort was the best the beach was beautiful the food was lol cuban style but we knew this i did see alot of shortages on certain things like no butter the whole week milk was hit and miss no jam or anything for toast but you didnt go hungy lol and the first four days were fly free then it was unbareable those bugs chewwed me alive and that was with spray i felt bad for the workers they were beating themselves like crazy lol and the distance from the airport to resort was a long drive not  [... read more]much to do but walk the beach and soak up the sun which was good for me lol wouldnt go back to that resort just becauce of the long drive to the resort and the bugs but it was a good trip

Iberostar Grand Packard: Very fancy

This hotel is top of the line. The buffet breakfast is excellent and high quality. The pool is spectacular. The room was perfect. it is worth paying about 60 US per week extra to get an external view of the ocean. Hugh

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Amazing resort

Just got back from a week at this resort !! It was fantastic. The beach was amazing ,our room was beautiful!! The food was a bit hit and miss , nobody went hungry, The lobby was great with some entertainment, the whole week was sunny , can’t ask for anything better than that ! Thanks for the lovely week in the sun !!

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Awesome Experience

The beach is absolutely perfect. The staff was friendly and genuine. The facilities were well laid out and the accommodations exceeded expectations. We spent very little time in the pool but it was very nice.

Hotel Bella Costa: Amazing time away with friends

I was here in October 2023 and then in January there was a big difference no white wine no butter I only drink wine so was a bit unsatisfied!! But the beach was amazing some of the staff was amazing some no so well but I would go back again for location beach and some staff !! Overall I will give another try I like the bungalow better then in buildings maids were good 😊 care taker’s friendly front staff amazing never had a problem à la carts were the best buffet was average for Cuba 🇨ðŸ [... read more]‡º

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: amazing resort

this resort was very new and extremely clean throughout. The rooms were clean, roomy and also well stocked with water, toilet paper and towels. it had an ironing board, iron , umbrella and a weigh scale.The only thing missing was a coffee maker which could have been useful.The mini fridge was restocked daily with water. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets and the cleaning maid was efficient and thorough. The grounds were clean with the ground crew , gardeners and pool staff doing an excel [... read more]lent job in keeping this resort clean. The public washrooms were always stocked with toilet paper and again amazingly clean. The buffet was average cuban food, better than expected as per previous reviews with most commodities on hand. No shortages of coffee, milk,bread, eggs, bacon etc. and the waiting staff was friendly and efficient replenishing your drinks and/or removing plates etc. The 24 hour snack bar had ample drinks, burgers, hot dogs, spagetti and chips when ordered. The staff did not bother us to change canadian coins and only did so when approached by us . We used only US dollar bills and exchanged them for larger denominations at end of or trip. The shortages people are talking about such as milk, bread ,mix were only temporarily and restocked later in the day or next day. In fact you could be missing a mix at one bar yet the next bar will have it. The weather was great, sunrise was beautiful, beach was spectacular with lots of loungers and shade. The best beach i have seen elsewhere. In closing, this resort is new, spacious but not large and extremely clean. i i

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Amazing resort!

Iberostar Paraiso Beach checked all the boxes for our recent vacation. Beautiful beach, pool and grounds. The property is so lush with beautiful gardens and wildlife. The food was amazing - great quality and variety, with lots of a la carte options. There was always something going on as far as entertainment. Also, the gym was incredible with ample equipment and lots of fitness classes throughout the day to choose from. I had zero complaints about this resort- we had a wonderful week!

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Vert Nice Resort

The hotel was clean, grounds well kept, beautiful beach, great food and drinks and lots of activities for kids and adults alike.Loved it! The only issue we had was the rude attitude we got from one of the girls in the Tour area of the hotel.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great Resort

It’s a beautiful resort, lovely landscaping, friendly staff - chocolate & vanilla taught me archery skills and I won 3 tournaments in a row, it was a great feeling, enjoyed every minute of my time at this resort. Food was amazing, the housekeeping staff was so nice and friendly too! The only thing i would suggest for the resort to take note of is updating the rooms, especially the bathrooms as they were dated for a 4 star resort. And wish they had a café shop with a separate lounge. Other the [... read more]n that, our stay at this place was great 👍

Hotel Bella Costa: Wonderful people

We go to the Iberostar Bella Costa for the people who work there. Also it's easy access to Varadero. The ocean is wonderful. The rooms are fine and food is ok.The economy is very bad in Cuba. Less food and supplies for the hotels. For the first time the airport check in was awful it took over 2 hours. Overall we had a great time and would go back.

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Not great beach

The reason I chose Cuba was for the beach. I have been to cayo coco and loved the beach so much. Not this beach sadly. The shore is short, It's not a wide long beach and not suitable for long walks. Just a bit away from the hotel, the shore was full of garbage. Beach chairs were not enough. People were fighting over chairs. Beach chairs were not comfortable one-piece chairs but rather old types with 2 separations. No fish, no sea shells. Just not the great beach I expected. Foods were bad as exp [... read more]ected. I was aware of that. I didn't gobcuba to enjoy meals. Every meal was more or less the same at the buffet. No butter, no cheese, no yogurt, no beef, no chicken, only cured pork like winners and ham they call it beef patties but it was clearly not. Not the one you expect to see in burgers we know of. Being your own foods! Don’t choose this hotel if the beach is your priority. Also 1.5H drive from the airport. Not worth it.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Excellent time at the Coral level

Everything was great, the beach is awesome, the resort is small and you get to know some of the other guests and the food was excellent (based on Cuban expectations - some of the best pork and fish that I’ve had in years.) What makes this place special, are the staff. Within a couple of days they knew our preferences and did everything to ensure we were well cared for.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Would Go Back in a Heartbeat

I just got back home from Cuba two days ago, so I may still be riding the high of a wonderful vacation, so take that as you will. Playa Alameda was really nice. Friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and an all around lovely stay. The resort was quiet and calm; an excellent place for rejuvenation and relaxation. My biggest complaints are the food (not bad, just not particularly good either), and the beach (gets stony about 15' from shore). From talking to people from other resorts, the food thing se [... read more]ems to be consistent all around, and can easily be solved by supporting local restaurants. It won't put much of a dent in your budget as the prices are very affordable. As for the beach I'll just say this: water shoes will be your friend. Problem solved. All this being said, I would absolutely stay there again in the future. And I'm a random person on the internet, so you know you can trust me.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Perfect !

The grounds are beautiful. Everything very well taken care of. Public areas are very nice and clean. Dining is very good when comparing to other resorts. Always chairs at the beach. No getting up with the birds to reserve a chair! The resort is not big which is perfect. Would definetely recommend this resort and would go back.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Iberstar Daquari

This hotel was an older, smaller resort, easy to get around, with an amazing beach and great entertainment. The rooms were dated, you could see where there had been leaks in the ceiling and walls. Cuba is still recovering from Covid, they would often run out of certain things like toilet paper in the main lobby bathrooms, drinks and food. The buffet was the same food all week at every meal and the a la Carte ( we could only get into one) was the same food as the buffet.

Hotel Bella Costa: Fantastic Resort

Friendly and fun staff. Rooms were clean, everything functioned. Food was good! Beach is amazing. Live music in the evenings was fun. Lunch buffet by the beach was really good. Been to Varadero several times. This resort is now my favorite.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Amazing experience

The resort is beautiful and the grounds are very well kept. Staff is amazing and very helpful. The food is excellent and has a great selection for everyone. I must say the beach barbecues were excellent. Our room was fine and we had hot water all the time. The showers in the older rooms are hand held and they do splash wayer on the floor but we just put a towel on the floor no big deal. Lots for everyone to do on resort with the entertainment thru the day if you want to participate. Nice long be [... read more]ach to walk . There is seaweed but lots of places to swim that have no seaweed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be going back next year. Thank you Ibestar Costa Dorada for a perfect vacation.

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Good Resort

Everything about the hotel is fantastic Clean,great for everyone of all ages Beach is fantastic for walking, swimming,snorkeling Would recommend the glass bottom boat tour,amazing! Difficult at this time with food and alcohol supplies Difficult

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Know before you go

I love Cuba. I had a good week. This is not to dump on that beautiful country. They do have challenges. Those challenges must have been exacerbated by COVID and the chain of supplies issues. The food (meat especially) is sparce. There is no bottled water. We received filtrated water all week long. Some drink options were not always available. Despite all that, I know that they did their best. They gave us more than they have for themselves. This is why I will recommend this destinat [... read more]ion and this resort. If you know what to expect beforehand, you will not be disappointed. You will not go at the front desk to complain that there was no chicken at the buffet. Don’t be that Karen, please. Cuban staff don’t deserve that aggravation. They have enough on their plates. Some things that there were no shortage of during my trip: sun, sand, fun and toilet paper (in my room, it was always available, thank you god; you may want to bring some when you go far from your room). I can’t say it often enough, Cuban people will give you more than they have. They are kind and will try to help. Bring some stuff and some money to thank them for their good service. Bring your smile and try to learn some Spanish before you go. You will have a good time. This does not seem to be the place to complain about the airline so I will not. That would be another chapter.

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda: Great resort

This place was everything I except. With Cuba and supplies being short we did NOT go hungry or without booze. Plenty of toilet paper. There was nothing to complain about really. Go with an opened mind to Cuba and you won't be disappointed. Beach was amazing and the staff were pleasant.