Starfish Jibacoa: 14 times and counting

continuing improvements at this resort as they are always upgrading the grounds and buildings. the staff is what makes this resort the place for us as they treat you like family. NOT for party goers as we come here to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape and well as the ocean. the food is plentiful

Starfish Varadero: Good Resort

Overall, it was great, but some of the hospitality staff was ignorant and cranky. Resort was clean and never ran out of anything. I wouldn't suggest taking time out of your day to book with the A la Carte, Spoons, it was terrible. Buffet has it beat hands down. We stayed in a Bungalow, it was nice. Others aren't as nice but we got lucky. I can't speak of the standard rooms. Don't exchange your money with the lady on the bus from the airport to resort, she will rip you off.

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Stay home!!

This hotel is possibly the worse place we have ever stayed. They ran out of everything, except for the alegance part, they had food and alcohol.. 23 chairs around the pool for the guests. Not nearly enough. Guests were stuck sitting or laying on towels on the concrete. Rooms had no ac, fridges that even when turned way down froze anything put in it. Beds were uncomfortable and there were no clean towels or toilet paper most of our stay. The rooms were cleaned once in awhile. They were short staf [... read more]fed all over the resort. The staff in the buffet ignored guests requests for basics like water, utensils, glasses etc. We arrived at 10 am and knowing ahead of time that our room wouldn't be ready till 4, we relaxed and waited, and waited and waited. We didn't get our rooms till 730 at night. We were exhausted. There was no explanation given. The WIFI will cut out continuely and you will gave to sign back in each and every time. The beach! This is possibly the worse part of the hotel. It's almost non existent. What there is, is on a slant, to the left is full of coral and to the right is covered in seaweed. It was never once cleaned. It certainly doesn't stand up to the standards of Varadero Beach. The activities people aren't around much. Neither are the gardeners. The grass was crazy long and the blossoms from the flowering trees were left to lay on sidewalks the entire time we were there. No one bothered to clean up at all. This hotel is gorgeous, the grounds are lovely and it is the only reason I'd give this resort a 1 star. Even the coffee bar ran out of coffee more times than we could count. We all understand the shortage issues and we were ready to accept these problems. But when part of the resort has eggs, bacon, cheese, vodka etc, and the other part doesn't? Then shortages aren't the problem. Other guests at other resorts reported no shortages at all. My husband had to go behind the grill one morning to heat up his cold food (i ate toast every morning), not a single employee stopped him, in fact, one of them told him rather than reaching over, just walk around. I was sure he was going to get into trouble, but after waiting over 45 minutes (and constantly being told "uno momento), his patience ran out and he took matters into his own hands. His breakfast that morning was finally hot. The buffet was just sparce and cold. We've been to Cuba over 40 times . We started traveling there in the 80's. Before Cuba was a real tourist attraction. This hotel doesn't even come close to those days...back in the 80's Cuba was just learning the tourist trade. Save your money, or spend it elsewhere. Stay away from this resort.

Hotel Bella Costa: Fantastic Resort!!

We have been going to the same resort now for 15 years and this was the best week ever. First time back since Covid and there has been many changes at the resort. It is more accessible for disable people as they have put in ramps. The grounds have been renovated and looks amazing. The workers are amazing and very helpful. As for food there was lots and a great variety to choose from. Looking forward to going back next year.

Hotel Bella Costa: Fantastic Resort!!

We have been going to the same resort now for 15 years and this was the best week ever. First time back since Covid and there has been many changes at the resort. It is more accessible for disable people as they have put in ramps. The grounds have been renovated and looks amazing. The workers are amazing and very helpful. As for food there was lots and a great variety to choose from. Looking forward to going back next year.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Fantastic Vacation!

Our first time at this resort, not our first time in Cuba and we were impressed. Despite the shortages and issue they are dealing with, we had everything we needed to enjoy the week. Plenty of food, we took spices and condiments. Lots of great drinks and COLD beer! We’ve never been to anything higher than 3 star so we were definitely impressed and will be back to Cuba!

Memories Jibacoa: Late March getaway

This resort is amazing easy to walk through beautiful beach, snorkelling right off the beach the staff you can’t find any better. I really didn’t want to break this beat review because I don’t want everybody going to my resort room a bit dated, but we only sleep in there and shower and their beds are comfy, the food is really good for Cuba. I stayed two weeks and I ate something different every day. Never bored the entertainment at night I’ve seen several times so we didn’t go this time. They al [... read more]ways have activities around the pool Aqua fitness, bingo, rum, tastings Spanish lessons, dance lessons, and yoga. This is not a resort for young people. It is quiet and so serene.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Good resort

I like the location and grounds which are kept in good condition. The rooms are good looking with adequate furniture. I had to switch the room because there was no hot water for shower and the toilet did not have adequate water flow to flush after use. My group of 8 people are from India and we found the food plain with only salt and oil. There was no way to spice up the food. The management could not arrange for some kind of chilli, pickle, chatney etc. As a result my room mate lived on omlate  [... read more]and milk for breakfast and ice cream ( up to 6-8 scoops) at lunch and dinner. We could not sleep till late because my room mate had to be there as soon as the doors open for breakfast. My room mate was very unhappy and wanted to return to Canada but stayed and endured at my request. The group felt sorry for him. We also experienced shortage of drinking water in the room. We resorted to reuse our empty plastic water bottles by filling them at the bar or had to drink more beer. At one point the bar was also closed because they ran out of plastic glasses at the bar. The activities, games, dancing and shows etc. were nice, organised and enjoyable. Please consider improving the items l have outlined above, particularly the food related issue which can easily be remedied by providing bottled chutney, pickle etc. Please note that the food is an important part of being on a vacation. Sorry that l can not recommend at this time as me and my room mate did not have the experience we expected. I do like the resort and it's settings. I also liked the staff as they tried to accomodate our needs. Also please note that the elevators, hallways and rooms could be cleaned better.

Grand Memories Varadero: Great time

I was very pleased with my trip overall. It was difficult as the main pool was closed down for a full+ day. But we enjoyed the quiet pool and the beach during those times. Staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. We had cold water in the shower, but hey!.

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: Another enjoyable stay

Beautiful Small hotel in touristy area of a tourist town, beautiful beach, older hotel but clean, food is as available and well prepared, main buffet is still being renovated, the a la cartes are very well presented, the staff is a joy. If you are prepared to deal with Cuba shortages and touristy activities and music going on past 9:30 pm, you can let yourself have an excellent vacation. We are already preparing to return. Star rating for food allows for Cuba shortages, what they can get you c [... read more]an have.

Resonance Blu Varadero: Memories Varadero Beach Poor Hotel Management

We paid for Diamond Club and had none of it, apparently we were in a renovated room Upon our arrival Day 1 No internet, safe not working, no hot water, no phone in rooms to call Lobby which was 1 km away, no Diamond Club service on the beach the whole week They shut down the only buffet and forced us to 3 a la cart restaurants which was a shit show Ran out of plastic cups, beer, vodka the list goes on We have been coming to cuba for over 20 years and never experienced such cayos in my lif [... read more]e We understand Cuba .. people are always great and housekeeping were wonderful as well as weather but the running and management of this hotel is to be desired Making us rethink Cuba vacations

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Exceptional service

The trip we took in April of 2024 was amazing at this resort. Thankfully the mosquitos did not bother me but my friend did get bit, I maybe got 3 but that has nothing to do with the resort. The beachfront and beach bar/restaurant are both beautiful. We booked the Junior Superior room which is one of the newly renovated rooms and it was amazing. The only hitch is the butler didn't show us how to work the lights etc. so it was by trial and error. We also didn't get a proper tour of the resort. We  [... read more]were told our orientation by Sunwing was in the lobby the next day only to find out it was at the sunwing office located on the resort after waiting 15 mins in the lobby so we missed that as well. I will never fly Sunwing again, 2 hour delay departing and absolutely no entertainment on the plane, not even music. The buffet and food was always plentiful, room was made up everyday, staff are so helpful. Shout out to Marion who went above and beyond to arrange a reservation for lunch in Varadero. One other perk was our room was decorated when we arrived for my friend's 50th birthday. Well done!!! I most likely will go back but typically I don't like to go to the same resort all the time.

Resonance Blu Varadero: Great Resort

Hotel very clean..grounds are beautiful...staff were excellent.... Shortages on food...but staff tried to accommodate everyone... Entertainment staff very friendly hard-working people... Shortages on alcohol and beer... But you'll find something to drink....... Diamond club.. don't waste your money we got nothing that was offered on the website...

Melia Varadero: Amazing Resort! Exceeded expectations

This is my 1st vacation to Varadero/Cuba and was so lucky to land Melia Varadero...Such an mazing stay, service, and all...I would not say too much as what has already been mentioned here by others and in details...a unique experience and get away. Whether its food, restaurants, rooms, bars, entertainments, grounds or beach...it was just all together top of the top! A special thanks to all the dedicated amazing hard working and big heart/smiling staff of the main buffet restaurant...also the inc [... read more]redible top team of the main bar...Best Cuba Tuesday BBQ party, and also Saturday night beach party!! these guys know how to party and bring in the best to the beach!! A few minor things to mention but perhaps will just pass them to management later... In my opinion, this place is epic...do not even 2nd think about "Melina Varadero" this is where to be and where to go back again and again...

Grand Aston Varadero Beach Resort: Amazone resort!!

All is perfect! Hotel super clean, nice Staff, good service, entertainment sufficient not too much! Food is good if you compare to other Cuban hotels. Not too far away from dowtown Varadero, about 10 minutes by car.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Nice, small resort

The best thing about this resort is the staff. I did not like the layout . I did not like the bar being in a separate room. The lobby is not a gathering spot. No day time entertainment, no bingo ect...

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Stay away from this hotel!!!!

Literally no food, no sheets,no towels,not enough beach or pool chairs, people reserve their chairs in the middle of the night. Terrible service as well. The only good thing was the wheather. I will never go back to that place. If anyone wants to go because of the low price take with you food,towels and sheets.

Starfish Jibacoa: Far Exceeded Expectations!

If you’re looking for true Cuban culture and looking for a connection, the Starfish Jibacoa is the place to go. This is not a 5 star modern hotel and that’s exactly what we wanted. Everyone is different and seek out their own travel experience and if you’re looking for ultra modern and sleek- this is not the place for you and move on. If you’re looking to truly feel a connection to the wonderful people who work at the resort, to the local community, to the food, beaches, environment, natur [... read more]al habitats and wildlife with stunning sunrises and sunsets- click book right now. I’ve been to multiple resorts and this is the first one where I walked off the shuttle upon arrival, and I felt like I was at peace in a setting that’s safe and friendly from first step. I felt like I could relax and enjoy right with check in and seeing the beach as you walk to your room. If simple, easy and small is what you’re looking for, the Starfish Jibacoa is for you. Resort/Grounds/Beach Well kept- lots of seaweed in the am and garbage that floated up from other locations. Many guests helped with cleaning it. However, a tractor combs the beach each morning cleaning the debris. 3 major beach sections. One in front of the lobby bar. One section over in front the 20/21 block rooms. Last one over by the pool area. There were a couple of rope style hammocks to use but certainly could use more if anyone wants to bring some to donate. Sand was nice and cool and the beach was fun for shell hunting. Many tourists were out for 7am for the stunning sunrise daily. Do not miss it, you’ll regret sleeping in. Lots of seats and there was never a day you couldn’t get a beach chair to lazily suntan. The beach by the lobby even has beach service for a period of time. Always wear water shoes as there is a lot of coral (amazing for snorkeling on calmer ocean days). Lots of ocean life- sea urchins, little stingrays, crabs, fish, barracudas and one day a Portuguese Man-O-war washed up dead on the shore and a warning was placed to the guests. Amazing awareness! We were in the ocean water every day but one only because we were on an excursion for the day. There are lifeguards on duty. Armando is a character with the biggest heart. Make sure you introduce yourself! Always cleaned- coconut trees were trimmed and coconuts cut down often to avoid falling accidents. Grass/greenery addressed daily by the many hardworking landscape staff. Walking the entire grounds is accessible and just lovely to see all of the flowering trees, palm and coconut trees, the many birds and resort animals of cats and dogs which are very well cared for. Anna who works in the lobby is one of the most passionate and kind individuals who goes out of her way to get many of them neutered/spayed and treatment as needed. Many of these animals can be adoptable with the right steps if that’s of interest. Emilio would be so happy to pluck some flowers to present to anyone. One of the sweetest men we encountered. 2 pools- One adult/one child (under reno). When we arrived we did notice the pools were less than desirable by comparison to other resorts. The reason for this, they are old. This resort was built in the 60s- I believe- so it’s definitely needing a facelift in a few areas, and the powers that be do know this. Anyone who is familiar with Cuba knows there are shortages and it’s takes much much longer to address certain areas of concern than our home countries. So in both pools, the linings are ripped and separating from the base. During our stay, they announced that they were about to renovate the childs’ pool (which is almost equal in size to the adult pool, just much more shallow). The other major difference between the childs’ pool and the adult pool- it’s accessible. So, this is presumed to be the rationale to address this pool first but we were informed that both are being repaired. They were clean, skimmed and chemical treated daily. I look forward to seeing them fixed up on our next trip. There are seats on the deck around the pool but one suggestion I would have would be more umbrellas/shade producing structures and I think the pool would be used more than it was. The rays of the sun in midday can be quite oppressive. Shade structures that could cast some shade on the pool is definitely a wish list request. There’s a pool bar (not swim up) conveniently located off the adult pool. The staff there were hilarious and lots of fun. The towel exchange hut is located there and they play music during the day there. Sometimes, admittedly I found the music a tad loud but I also recognize I’m an old chick who likes a lower volume. Snack bar by the pool- will discuss more in the food section. Store- There are two stores on the resort. One primarily for tourists. You can only pay USD in cash but can purchase goods with a CDN (non-American) credit card. We did the credit card option as we did not bring USD, only CDN. Lots of rum options, other liqueurs (Vodka, tequila, brandy, beers etc). FYI- the prices of the rum were much more reasonable at this store vs the airport. If you plan to bring some back home, buy it at the store. There are cigars, cigarettes, souvenirs, pop (limited selection this time) and some hygiene items. The second store takes only CUP as payment and is often used by locals to purchase items. I did see a small market at a private residence up the street but we never did make it there to check it out. If you want extensive shopping, you will want to go to Havana. Theatre- There’s a large theatre behind the pool in kind of a hexagon shape. It’s quite large, but dark on the inside. It was not used during our stay which is a shame. Would have been cool to have some entertainment in there during the height of the days’ sun rays as a way to escape the heat. Can have kid friendly activities in there or fun adult ones like a rum tasting, drinking games, dance lessons etc.. The Rooms- There are a bunch of smaller rooms that face the ocean that mostly have 2 double beds, a large bathroom with a shower only (no tub). We stayed in one of these. We had hot water daily. A working safe, air conditioning and some funky local television viewing. But really, how often are you in your room? You have a bar fridge in all rooms. There are larger rooms with a similar layout in the second/third rows behind the smaller older ones. Also very comfortable. There are apartment style rooms that are currently under construction as you enter the resort and we’re told those should be finished in the next 3-6mths. People/Staff- Oh boy, this one is hard to write because almost EVERY SINGLE STAFF member makes you truly feel like you’ve known them for a lifetime. When you hear the cheesy “feels like family” statement, many of us just roll our eyes .. BUT.. here, you REALLY do feel this way. We were actually emotional on departure day because you feel like you’re leaving people you’ve loved for years. Another friend of ours, who is now a somewhat of a celebrity on resort (haha) was visibly emotional when he departed and I truly understand why. You start your trip with people like Anna and Yaraimi at the reception desk. You’ll meet Niurka, Yanet and Dian who help with guest relations and are just all around people pleasers. Dian even officiated a symbolic wedding that took place while we were there. It was truly beautiful. They are fantastic. ALL of the bar staff are just lovely and do their best to make some great drinks but the shortages really affect this. I didn’t get everyones’ name, sadly, but all were just wonderful. Will elaborate more on the drinks in the food/drink section. The men who tend to the grounds are so hard working in the heat of the sun so please don’t forget them when tipping/gifting. The (mostly) ladies who clean your rooms are kind and trust worthy. You have absolutely nothing to worry about and if you need a replacement of something, just let them know and they’ll get it for you. The buffet staff, my lord, some of the most friendly hard working people you’ll ever meet. You’ll meet Grisel with a giant smile and hug as you enter the buffet. You’ll meet people like Jose, Nidia, Ana, Victor, Yianni (I’m sorry if I’m spelling her name incorrectly) who will take care of you at your table. Everyone at the service stations are so friendly and do what they can to make your experience one to remember. The meat/egg station, pasta station, seafood stations sure can take a bit longer as they are cooking the food fresh for you- be patient and tip them. They bust their butts and still smile! I didn’t get everyones’ name sadly but there was only one person to avoid and oddly it’s the head manager of the hotel. My goodness, this man is a miserable sod. Rarely smiling, always frowning, we personally watched him berate his staff in front of the guests, for no real reason (at least to our observation). He’s a typical micro-manager. Walking around on his cell phone all the time and always one of the first to get his own food during the buffet times. His name is Faousy but if you’re reading this- positive reinforcement and constructive criticism when warranted goes much further than yelling, and putting down your hard working staff. People will want to work for you, rather than actively avoid your miserable self. Learn to be kind to your staff. It works, I promise you. Food/Drink There’s one buffet that’s open 0730-1000 for breakfast, 1300-1500 for lunch and 1900-2200 (or 2100? Can’t recall) for dinner service. There are no a la carte restaurants at the moment but there’s a hope for them to return in the future. The food was plentiful, varied and delicious. The people who work in the buffet have got to be some of the most kind, friendly and funny staff- make sure you return in kind and tip with generosity if you can. Tips are not expected but of course welcomed. While the staff cannot exchange CDN coin with their local banks, many of the tourists will exchange the coins for paper currency at the end of their individual stays, which is what we did to help out that staff. CDN/USD and CUP are all welcomed forms of tipping. By the end of your stay, you will truly feel like family when you’re greeted with the biggest of smiles and hugs, Nidia acknowledging you as her “babies”. Such beautiful souls who often work 16+ hour days. Be kind. When was the last time you had to be on your feet for nearly 16 hours straight? There’s a cold items/salad/cereal (for breakfast) station on the left as you enter the buffet. You’ll find deli style ham, sliced and cubed cheese, tons of veggies and sometimes olives and pickles. You’ll also find sauces like mayo, vinegars, oils for salads and some dressings. Next you’ll find a hot food section of multiple stations. In the morning, it’s usually a variety of types of eggs- scrambled, hard boiled, fried, over easy and even poached. At lunch and dinner you’ll find soups, pastas- including a version of baked lasagna, rice (multiple types) and the coveted black beans (a personal favourite). Next to this, there’s often homemade pizzas and paella type rice. Then you’ll encounter the meat station and when I say, they have everything, I mean it. Pork, beef, chicken, calamari. And there’s a staff member who will cook up the meats on the flat top in front of you. They will do eggs to order in the morning. Next in the line, there’s a warming station and they had different items daily. The morning croquettes were truly delicious! They had pancakes and French toast, but the syrup is not what you’re used to. Still delicious. But you’ll also find mashed potatoes, yams, sausage mixtures, lobster pieces, bacon in the morning, you will not starve. Across the floor from this station, is the pasta station where they’ll prep you a portion of pasta with either a red or white sauce with a variety of options. Sometimes they had garlic, pesto, a variety of veggie options, ham lardons and so on. You continue down and you’ll find the bread section and there were no shortages while we were there. Lots of bread, rolls and butter the whole week. Next you’ll find the fruit and dessert area. So many cookies, cakes and ice cream daily. Lastly, you’ll find the seafood station at the end. Almost every night we had lobster whether in pieces at the meat station or freshly cooked half lobster at the seafood station. Many different white fishes made the rotation and fresh calamari on our 2nd last night. Just wonderful! Anyone who says there’s no variety needs to reevaluate themselves. I loved that it was NOT junk like hot dogs, fries, burgers etc. I don’t go to Cuba for food I get at home. Drinks are often the standard you can get at any resort. Wine (red and white), beer (Cristal at the buffet, Bucanaro at the lobby bar), coffee, water, pops and alcohol at the 2 bars. Some days, there was no milk for coffees but many guests bring powdered milk to help. Drink mixes were limited to a local version of Sprite/7Up for the week. Again, this is NOT their fault so be kind. The 2nd last day of our stay, they were able to get lemonade, orange pop and a cola. If you’re looking for fancy fru fru drinks that won’t happen right now during the shortages. If you MUST have certain beverages, bring stuff to make them. Such as tea, sweetener (they had plenty of sugar), water enhancers for those of us who have to watch our sugar content. Lastly, they have a late night food cart just outside the lobby bar for late night eats. We never used it during our stay (I’m an early riser) but I hear it hit the spot when you’re feeling peckish. Entertainment/Excursions Sadly, this is where the resort is lacking. There was a trio of staff- two women and one man- who were apparently the entertainment staff and they did the walking tour. They were friendly and went around introducing themselves but there wasn’t much else. There was some music from live performers a couple of nights and a beach party one night. This can be improved for sure. There’s a little hut over by the pool that says it’s for Animacion but nothing was listed of what to expect to occur in the day. A few suggestions- informal dance lessons, yoga mornings, drinking games for the adults, pool games (once repaired), pool exercises, interactive guest games like a dance contest, or silly activity contest, rum tasting or cigar rolling. The airline excursions or non-hotel related excursions are your only options and most of them surrounded Havana. While I do appreciate the Havana is a huge tourist draw with so much to see and do, not everyone wants to go to the city to experience this culture. It can be very overwhelming with those begging. I respect it’s very hard times in Cuba right now and understand why this happens but a family we were on the tour with was swarmed and that was a bit unnerving. There are water related activities such as fishing/scuba diving for those who are enthusiastic about about that stuff. A local tour to Mantanzas or this Hershey Train I heard a lot about would have been great. Yes, you can hire a private tour guide for this but the prices from some of them were pretty high (personal opinion). I’d love to see a tour of a local farm, closer significant sites in Mantanzas, a local restaurant or market trip. At another resort we’ve frequently they have what’s called a “3 towns” tour and you can see a local school, a local farm, a local site in the mountains to take photos of. There’s opportunity for a horse excursion as we did see horse rides offered on the beach from a private tour person. They also had a private individual offering paragliding which we would have done but the winds were too strong in the last couple of days after we learned about it. Having more tours and off resort options would only benefit the Starfish Jibacoa. A couple of other ideas for guest interaction and encouraging repeat customers that was a very popular option at another similar resort to the Starfish- a repeaters wall and a repeaters dinner. The repeaters dinner was offered to repeat guests once during their stay. Where we sit down family style to a special table served meal as a thank you to guests who come back over and over. Another idea is the repeaters wall. On this wall, there was a local artist employed at the resort who would paint simple scenes on a couple of designated walls for a small fee and include your names and years attended. Essentially, your names are visible and honoured on these walls for all to see. It was always fun to add a new year to your painted scene each year you returned. The last time we saw these walls was in 2019 at this other resort pre-COVID and it was a sight to see and a source of pride. Airline/Transport We flew down on Air Canada Rouge from Pearson Airport in Toronto and the experience was bar none and our first with Air Canada. We had heard some awful horror stories about AC but took the chance as the flight arrives in Varadero just before lunch, a great arrival time. Well, we were not disappointed. The airline departed and arrived on time (or early) for both flights there and back. The AC rep was visible and friendly upon arrival in Varadero. Pointed us to our bus transfer effectively and the commute from the airport to the Starfish Jibacoa is only an hour. There were a couple of flight attendants who were maybe a bit grumpy or having a bad day (benefit of the doubt) but most were friendly. I mean, I wouldn’t want to deal with crappy tourists all day either but it’s the job. A few things to note: Daily, while seated on the beach, there will be people who walk back and forth trying to sell items or request items to be donated. Most of them are just trying to make a living, I get it but some can be a bit pushy so stand your ground. As non-guests, they cannot come up very far from the beach shore so will call you down to sell you their goods. Common goods are cigarettes, cigars, straw hats, beaded jewellery, local fruits like bananas, coffee or services like cutting open a fresh coconut for drinking or hair braiding. Use your own discretion for this. The mosquitoes are ravenous. Bring coils, high deet concentrated repellents as yours truly was their dinner all week. Be mindful of disposing your trash. So many tossed cigarette butts into the sand, or left their empty cups on the beach. Come on people, grow up and be kind to the environment. This trip, most were courteous with their smoking as it’s allowed most places in Cuba (not the lobby inside and not the buffet) but that’s not always the case. I respect that you can smoke, please respect that I choose not to as well and we’ll cohabitate just fine for the duration of the trip. In sum- Our experience at the Starfish Jibacoa was so deeply profound and meaningful to us, we are hoping to return later this year. If you’re not a fancy person, want to meet some amazing people (both staff and guests) and have a fantastic relaxing holiday- you won’t be disappointed. We will be back.

Roc Arenas Doradas: Great Resort!

First time visiting this resort and we were pleased! The beach was very clean, and a great location just a few minutes walk from the resort! The grounds of the resort were well maintained. We stayed in building number 2 which was a little dated but we didn’t mind as we don’t spend much time in our room. The location of everything was very close which we liked!

Melia Peninsula Varadero: No bed sheets!

This is not at all a 4 or 4.5 hotel this is a 1-2 stars. For starters the keys to the room was given to us with no details of anything (no map, no instructions on how to access wifi, nothing!). The room did not have any sheets I complain 3 times and every time they said “okay we are bringing them to you” the 4 nights pass and we never got them. The towels smelled like piss and they never change them, no one ever cleaned our room, honestly food was the least of our concerns and that’s a lot to sa [... read more]y Lastly not enough beach chairs, we literally saw people fighting over them