Melia Peninsula Varadero: Not so great

Resort view was pretty the pool was great staff great very friendly how ever food was not good at all not much to choose last day was horrible found cockrochies in the room and the staff did nothing slept in the lobby

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Ocean view Paradisus de Oro

The lobby area is attractive and is centre for restaurants, entertainment and bars. The Ocean view room is well situated for pool and beach and 5 minute walk to lobby etc The beach and pool areas were great. The room was spacious and well equipped but a little run down but bed and seating were fine. The grounds in that area were not groomed and no direct view of beach but most of grounds were nice. Food was ok, nothing spectacular but plentiful (except no bacon, limited fruit and no potatoes [... read more] so do not expect fries). Some professional musicians (flute, classical guitar, viola) were excellent and rest of entertainment average! Staff excellent and most spoke excellent English.

Melia Trinidad Peninsula: Beautiful Resort

The resort itself is gorgeous! The beach is naturally beautiful, but water shoes are a must. Food was particularly yummy. Beautiful modern, clean rooms - especially the swim out rooms. Staff is incredible!

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Beautiful resort

The resort grounds were beautiful and very well maintained, creating a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere throughout the property. The room was spacious with a nice balcony. The food was quite good. We were there on Christmas eve for which a truly special dinner was prepared. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Princess Paradisio Del Mar

We had an amazing stay at this all-inclusive resort in Cuba. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome with their warmth, friendliness, and constant smiles. The level of service throughout our stay was exceptional, and the team went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. The resort itself was beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing get away. The food offered good variety, and there was always something enj [... read more]oyable to choose from at every meal.Thw drinks were plentiful, refreshing,and severed with great hospitality. I would also encourage guests to consider bringing small personal essentials and treats to share. Items such as Tylenol, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste toothbrushes, powdered soups, crackers, peanut butter and sweets for the children are greatly appreciated.packing these items in ziplockss or tied socks makes it easy to distribute. These everyday necessities can make a meaningful difference for families and staff, many of whom work incredibly hard while earning approximately $35 USD per month. In addition take lots of one dollar USD bills for tips. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a safe, friendly, stress-free all-inclusive escape in Cuba.

Sol Palmeras: A Lovely Piece of Paradise

For a resort in Cuba, I would rate this resort, a 9/10. I have stayed in Cayo Coco and Holguin before and this hotel definitely had the best rooms. The water pressure was great and the room was made up every day and was kept very clean by the exceptional maid service. There is a lovely coffee bar, an ice cream bar near the beach, a larger bar near the beach and then a small bar very close to the beach plus a lovely bar inside. The snack bar had good food, including hamburgers, fries and pizza. T [... read more]he buffet was completely adequate. The Cuban people give the very best that they have to tourists. There were no shortages. There were eggs, fruit, and bread everyday. The pizza was delicious and the pasta station was great. The entertainment is very lively and generous. There are many lovely areas to sit both inside and out while you are relaxing and enjoying time with your fellow travelers. The beach is spectacular. The water was warm and clear with ocean breezes creating waves. We felt very safe, knowing there was a lifeguard who was monitoring. There were fun activities on the beach as well, including stretching in the water and Zumba. I am not a drinker, but the others in my group enjoyed the bars and found the bartenders to be very friendly and accommodating. The nonalcoholic piña coladas were awesome. We had a spectacular holiday over Christmas and made many memories. We also did a day trip to Havana which I would highly recommend.

Melia Internacional: Stay At Melia

The hotel is equipped with all the facilities. View is pretty clean. Service is not very something someone would appreciate after paying high dollars. Some of the staff is unresponsive to your needs. Furthermore the food actually is super bad even though they had prime dining restaurants its actually super bad. Rooms are not the greatest for the amount you pay

Melia Cayo Coco: no better resort out there.

Staff are all amazing people, very friendly and kind, well organized, they make your stay comfortable and safe. We have been to this resort 13 times now, and plan to go back again this March. Food is good, large selection of food every day. Gardeners do an amazing job throughout the resort. Activities on the beach good. Bathrooms are kept clean at all times. My score is a 10 out of 10 for this resort.

Paradisus Varadero: Very good hotel, outstanding personnel!

Chose the resort primarily for the sport activities, proximity to the beach and swimming pools. Exceeded my own and my family's expectations. While there is a nice basketball court, were no basketball hoops - we donated our basketball to the personnel. Played tennis and table tennis instead. Take your own sports gear if you enjoy sports. The beach was amazing, kept clean during our stay. Swimming pools steps from the ocean, showers and towel service available. Any issues or extra requests with y [... read more]our room, they will go beyond and above to fix it or make it good for you. Had modest expectations for food reading all the reviews - yet the food was decent with plenty of choices - exceeded my expectations.

Sol Palmeras: Sol Palmeres

Very good resort. Clean, and good service throughout. They try so hard with what they have to work with. Mostly powdered juices for mix at bars but the beer is always nice and cold and plentiful and always had red wine at the buffet. Lots of fresh food choices as well. I'm going back someday ?

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Beautiful Paradisus Rio de Oro - Royal Service

As always amazing and attentive. We were happy with food choices and extremely happy with service. Hotel is beautiful, rooms are clean and comfortable and we were not missing anything.Thank you so much Paradisus staff for making our vacation experience exceptional.

Melia Cayo Coco: Nice quiet resort

Resort is smaller and quiet, not a a lot of activities, crowd is a bit older. Food was good for Cuba, staff friendly. Beach is very nice water was warm, one pool very large, tiles in the pool were a bit slippery. Not much for nighttime entertainment, nothing after 11pm

Melia Cayo Coco: A week in paradise

This was our third visit to Melia Cayo Coco. We have been to other resorts in Varadero since our last visit here and still find this to be the best resort. The beach is wide, powdery and kept in great condition by the staff. The animation staff are lots of fun and make an effort to get to know the guests. The vibe is relaxed and the resort is not too big (250 rooms) so it never feels over crowded. In the evenings there is musical entertainment every night in the lobby followed by an evening [... read more] show. The bars are good and well stocked. The food is very good by Cuban standards (meaning they have supply issues beyond their control. They do a great job with what is available). We really enjoyed the International and Cuban a la carte restaurants.

Melia Cayo Coco: Amazing hotel!

To be honest I fall in love with this hotel. Its a small hotel well taken care of. The food was excellent for Cuban standard. I liked all of the dinning restaurants and the entertainment in the main lobby.The beach is fantastic and I always found a empty lounge chair.Will definitely come back.Also I travel solo.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Nice resort

Nice resort, well maintained grounds, friendly staff. decent food, good service, big clean rooms. We have returned to this resort many times in the last fifteen years and hope to return again sometime in the future.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Beautiful and relaxing - solo trip

I had a wonderful experience at this resort. I highly recommend going if you’re looking to relax. The crowd seemed to be largely 40+ with a mix of couples and solo travellers. It was an hour bus ride from the airport. I was surprised to find that my room had been upgraded to the ‘Royal Service’ section. The Royal room was incredibly nice, large closet, spacious bathrooms and tub and the outdoor shower was the best I’ve ever seen. The Royal restaurant had great al a carte food options. The Royal  [... read more]pool and beach were definitely quieter and more relaxed but great if you want the privacy. The main pool was large and had music and activities everyday. The main beach had a good spot for snorkeling and a hut to request equipment or go sailing. The food at restaurants was presented beautifully on the plates. I wasn’t expecting anything much from the cuisine in cuba, but it tasted pretty good. I highly recommend the Japanese experience. The entertainment was great, the dancers were so fun to watch. The resort grounds were well kept and had some nice paths for going on a walk. There’s also a small horse ranch just over the bridge with a few animals. They offer horse rides through trails or on the beach. The animals looked rather skinny, but the riding experience was pleasant! The gym was decent with a small selection of equipment, and free weights. The spa unfortunately was under renovation. The staff were all very friendly and provided exceptional service.

Melia Marina Varadero: Very Impressed!

This resort exceeded our expectations. The grounds and superstructure are beautifully manintained. The room was renovated, clean and quiet. The mattress was new and very comfortable resulting in excellent sleep quality. We were on the 4th floor and had an ocean view even though we paid for a standard room. The way the resort is constructed and situated, I believe all rooms that were high enough had such a view. Staff were engaging, very friendly and hard working. The beach and pool were h [... read more]ighlights with plenty of loungers available at any time of the day and zero beach vendors. The week we were there (11-18 Dec) mosquitos were a non-issue and the weather was perfect ... 25-27 degrees during the day and 20-22 at night with no humidity. We didn't even need the a/c at night! There were absolutely NO SHORTAGES. Lots of food including fresh vegtables and proteins, no electricity issues whatsoever, and the beer, wine, and spirits were readily available. There is room for improvement, however, as the food is somewhat repetitive and food temperature at the buffet was inconsistent. The gym also needs to be updated as the equipment is old and lacking. I can't recommended this resort enough, especially given the price point. Star ratings are highly subjective but this is one of the nicest resorts we have been to in the 4 star range in the Caribbean, including Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Tryp Cayo Coco: Staff never disappoints

Tryp was our first visit to Cuba 16 years ago. Many changes over the years, but the staff is always warm, welcoming and friendly. The grounds are always manicured. The pool is always clean and inviting. The beach is fantastic. The food selection has taken a hit over the years, but there is always something tasty to be found. The resort partner (I believe it is Spain) has ruined the buffet cutting it down to half the size.....the atmosphere has suffered and the A/C no longer does the job. Again,  [... read more]staff go the extra mileage, so this shortfall is minor. Insect in all parts of Cuba seem to be more of a problem in the past, probably due to the ongoing shortages in the country. Rooms are dated (resort is 40 years old) but they are kept very clean and everything was in working order.The animation team works hard to keep things fun at the pool in the afternoon. Other choices for meals are 4 ala carts (only one open per night right now) Cuban, International, Italian and Chinese. We managed to hit them all this visit and the food was good considering the cost of the vacay. The new beach grill is a relaxing choice for lunch. Cuba is not for everyone, but if you aren't overly picky, the beach, the pool, and especially the service will chilax you.Shout out to Osmany at the buffet grill, Erlin at the swim up bar, William, at the Buffet, Adrianna at the front desk, Willy and Ricardo at the new Beach Grill!!

Sol Rio de Luna y Mares: Disappointed

Overall the hotel, grounds and people are wonderful. Unfortunately the shortages of food and supplies are beyond the control of the hotel personnel. The people of Cuba are wonderful hard workers and are doing their best to create a GREAT guest experience with what little supplies they are receiving to work with.

Melia Internacional: Amazing Resort

We stayed at Meliá Internacional Varadero as a family and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The resort is modern, spacious, and very well maintained, with a great layout that makes it easy to enjoy everything it has to offer. The pools were fantastic and suitable for all ages, and the beach was absolutely beautiful — clean, wide, and with crystal-clear water that Varadero is known for. It was easy to find loungers, and the beach area never felt overcrowded. Food and drink o [... read more]ptions were plentiful, with a good variety that worked well for our whole family. The restaurants were well organized, and the service across the resort was consistently friendly and welcoming. The staff truly made a difference and helped make our stay even more enjoyable. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well taken care of, and the overall atmosphere of the resort struck a perfect balance between relaxation and family-friendly activities. There was always something to do, but it never felt loud or overwhelming. Overall, we loved everything the resort had to offer and would absolutely return. We highly recommend Meliá Internacional Varadero for families looking for a memorable and enjoyable vacation in Cuba.