Hotel Bella Costa: Lovely clean resort

Grounds were well kept , the staff very hospitable, the beach was fantastic, the food- not so bad really, it is Cuba after all and not the place to travel to if you are looking culinary delights is it?

Memories Jibacoa: Peace and quite

My wife and I enjoy the smaller size and friendly staff at this resort. This was our tenth visit. No line ups for food or drinks. Close enough to Havana for a day trip. Good snorkeling. We plan on returning next year.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Above expectations

Let me start with Jacqueline Bishop an extraordinary agent, outstanding personality. Friendly staff, clean resort with delicious fresh food. This vacation was a blast, thé sun, thé sand and thé warm sea were great.

Melia Marina Varadero: Amazing Resort

Loved the resort, just was a little disappointed that there was no music in the restaurants. Staff was amazing they couldn't do enough for you, every time my friend and I went to a bar we had our wine and water before we sat down. All the staff were smiling all the time and always said Hola every time they saw you.

Starfish Varadero: Amazing Beach !!!

Beautiful and mature landscaping and an amazing beach. Hotel shows it's age and is in need of a facelift and TLC. House keeping staff were wonderful. Front desk staff were not overly helpful and did not see any sign of management. Use EXTREAM CAUTION when getting money exchanged because staff would charge an additional "Fee" on top of the posted exchange rate.

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: great stay

This was our second time and they even remember me. I am sure well be back again . Why ....The staff etc were exceptional and went above to ensure we were after .the food was varied and properly served. The specialty restaurants were varied and afford the diner excellent service. The butler service ensures all you wants are looked after.

Hotel Bella Costa: Best Cuban Resort

This was my third time in Cuba and the third resort. The best so far. Public washrooms were clean and always had toilet paper. Good food. Pizza bar is great and was well used by us. Beach is amazing with lots of shade available. The hotel rooms were a little dated but for Cuba, they were great. Front desk staff left a lot to be desired. Were not friendly at all. The waitstaff were amazing though. Entertainment was good. Nice and close to town if you want to leave the resort. I would go back.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Amazing trip!

Great week at the Laguna azul. They lay out is great everything is close no matter where u are located. Few issues with towels, the buffet wasn't very clean. But things to be expected with such a large resort. Always found something to eat, pizzas are great. The international al la carte was the best! staff for the most part were very friendly and helpful.

Resonance Blu Varadero: Great Resort

We loved the beach and the pool areas. Fun for all ages! The staff was very kind, helpful and friendly. Our favourite activity was the beach party. The room was always clean. Our only complaint was that the beds were very uncomfortable. Overall a great experience!

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Great Staff, Beach, Pool, etc. etc. etc....

Second time, so expectations were in line with what we received. Definitely one of the best hotels in Varadero, but might suggest other locations if you are under 50!. Royalton has updated the disco and "Diamond Club" services after taking over from Sandals. No complaints. :)

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Great resort overall

Overall I would reccommend this resort! It is relatively new and most things are modern in design. However the food quality was definitely below standard even for Cuba. I have been to cuba 3 previous times and this resort was the most modern but unfortunately the food quality was undoubtedly not satisfactory.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: First-class hotel, first class Service

My fiancé and I just returned from one week all-inclusive holiday this was my fifth trip to Cuba and by far it was the most exceptional hotel I have encountered. I would recommend it to my friends and would go again

Barcelo Solymar: Party resort

Nice resort, great beach. Only good if you are young and want to party a lot. Not for those who are looking to relax .food is up to Cuban standards and so are the rooms . Close to a lot of things to do off the resort.

Melia Las Antillas: Fun!

The beach is really beautiful, the staff is really friendly, and overall a great resort. No children allowed so it is a relatively older crowd, but great none the less. Food was good especially the fish and pasta. As well as the lobster and the fresh pineapple. Overall a great experience.

Melia Las Antillas: First trip to an all inclusive, first trip to Cuba

This was our first trip to Cuba, as well as our first trip to an all inclusive resort. We researched the heck out of this resort and are happy to confirm that the positive reviews we read met our expectations completely! Upon check-in at the hotel we upgraded our room to a 5th floor suite. I'm not sure if this was worth the extra money, as the concierge lounge didn't offer to many extra snacks/beverages, and they were only open until 6:30pm. We still had to change out our beach towels everyday  [... read more]at the Pool hut, but it was never lined up/busy, and there were always lots of towels available. There was a mix up with our supper reservations, but that ended up getting sorted out. Pool- The pool was great, very refreshing (colder than the Ocean was some days). There are 3 separate areas to swim in, one is a very shallow pool that drops off, and the other two areas are fairly deep, although never over my head (I am 5'8"). There were always lots of lounge chairs/huts available, and there are 2 jacuzzi's to relax in. There were plenty of activities (volleyball, scuba diving, aquatics) and music at the pool. We spent the majority of our time at the pool, as the bar is close, the sun is hot and it's a great place to tan/nap and the water is so refreshing! Beach- We usually headed down to the beach in the afternoon. It was very busy between 8am-noon on the beach and all of the beach huts seemed to be claimed (usually just people would leave their towels there.. grrr). The water was very, very warm, the sand was beautiful- clean, white and full of shells and coral of all shapes/sizes. The waves were awesome to watch and wade in. The vendors stayed on the shore so they didn't bother us at all. Restaurants- We ended up with reservations for all 3 Ala carte's on site (Italian restaurant- DON PEPERONE, The Romantico and El Conuco-Cuban restaurant). Honestly, the food seemed to be the same food one would find at LOS TAINOS (the Buffet). Out of the 3 though, the best food and service by far, (dinner or lunch) was found at El Conuco. That restaurant is located beside the pool and had the best staff and food available. We ate lunch there every day! Unfortunately, we only discovered the beach bar and grill on the last day (it's down one of the paths on the way to the beach, there are 2 paths so make sure you try both paths) so we did not get a chance to try the food prepared there. The buffet offered a large range of choices, and was hit or miss for quality/consistency (as were the bars and bar staff). Make sure to try the omelette bar in the mornings, and have the chef whip you up a fresh, hot omelette! The pasta bar in the evening was great, as there was a chef onsite to cook fresh pasta with your choice of sauce/veggies. The pizza was great too! Hotel Room- Our room was on the fifth floor, and had a King sized bed (bed was a bit hard for our liking), a wonderful balcony to sit out on and also to hang out clothes to dry (bring a rope and clothes pins). The cable in our room worked, we were able to watch Canada AM and CNN everyday. The mini-fridge kept our drinks cold and was re-stocked daily with beer and soft drinks. There was a safe provided and extra pillows and a heavy blanket in the closet. Also, there is an umbrella in the closet- We were not aware of this until a few days into our trip. Make sure to bring an umbrella with you if you had into Veradero (we got caught in a downpour one day). All in all, the room could use a new coat of paint but the maid kept the room VERY clean, and offered great service daily. Hotel Bank service- The hotel offers a small bank to exchange your money into CUC. The exchange rates are posted, but keep in mind the hotel also takes a small percentage (2-4%) to offer this service. We did get all of our money exchanged here, as it was very convenient and the service was quick. Gift shop- There is a gift shop that sells pringles, chips, chocolate, cookies, liquor bottles, cigars and toiletries. The prices can be steep though depending on the item. There are local vendors who set up in the downstairs lobby each day and sell souvenirs, wood products and other handmade crafts. The vendors rotate daily so there is a bit more selection. All of these items can be found at any of the MANY markets found inside Veradero town. Night Life at the resort- The resort hires dance groups/ magicians, even synchronized swimmers to put on a GREAT show each night from 9:30pm-10:30pm. Each evening from around 7pm-9:30pm there was either a band or musical talent of some sort set up in the lobby or at the rooftop patio outside the lobby. We enjoyed this very much, as it was nice to hear the live music and it provided a fun atmosphere. There is a disco that opens around 10:30pm every night, and has music, a bar and a small dance floor. It's air conditioned, but the stalls in the women's bathrooms did not have doors on them. Double decker bus- We used this service twice, and I HIGHLY recommend it. It costs 5cuc per person, for the entire day. There are multiple pick-up/drop-off spots throughout Veradero and it stops at every resort on the peninsula. We ended up riding it for an hour and a half one day up to the Marina, then into Veradero and back to our hotel. There is a nice bar at the end of the route in town, and the bus driver usually stops there for a break. We enjoyed a cool beer there. Scooter Rental- We rented a scooter for 4 hours from the hotel for $20 CUC. We drove up the peninsula to the Marina, down to the Ecological Reserve and into town. The traffic is very light in Veradero and there are no lights, only Stop signs. We had a very positive experience with the scooter, although they would not be deemed road safe in Canada LOL. Drive at your own risk! All in all we had a wonderful stay at Melia Las Antillas, and would recommend this resort to everyone ages 16-100 who is looking for great service, and a comfortable stay in Veradero. I had read in some reviews that the average guest age was 40-60 but during the week we were there we encountered a lot of people in their 20's. All of the guests seemed respectable and kind, and there was not any obnoxiousness/loudness that we were aware of. I think the hotel would benefit from some general maintenance (fix that second elevator- please!) and perhaps more consistency between bar staff in regards to making drinks. The service at this hotel was outstanding! Our top staff members were: Tatiana, Mileydis, Raul and Orlando at the Pool bar/restaurant, Alexandria at the front desk and Miguel at the disco bar/Pool Restaurant.

Barcelo Solymar: Amazing time!

As a 21 year old I thought this hotel was perfect. Lots of young people and beach parties every night. My group of friends and myself had lots of fun and would go back with another group. The food was fine, there was always something that we could eat and enjoy. The a la cartes had really fresh food. Staff was nice. Room was always clean and beds made. Beach was amazing and lots of activities. No complaints. Not somewhere I would bring a family but for a young crowd it was great!

Palma Real: loved it

This resort was amazing for the price. Had a better atmosphere then higher rated resorts I've stayed at in the past. Staff was friendly and resort was very clean. Will go again in a heartbeat. Very pleased

Hotel Tuxpan: Great Resort

The hotel was lovely. We had a room on the forth floor and we were pleased with our room. Hotel grounds are very nice. Staff are really great too. There was a great selection of food and it was good, a big improvement since my last visit to Cuba where I stayed at a different resort. Stayed two weeks this time and really enjoyed it. Would go back to this resort.

Los Delfines: A comfortable resort

I had a great time there and was very pleased with my room,pool area and how close the beach was to the bar area and dining area. There were ample huts on the beach for shade for most people who wanted them. I loved being downtown and being able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. There are a lot of reasonable restaurants in the area as well.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Absolutey amazing, would go back in a heart beat!

This was my first vacation with my boyfriend and it was one ill never forget. The room was beautiful, we booked a standard room and ended up with a pool view which was beautiful. The pool was gorgeous and always very clean. The beach was right on the resort and was unbelievable!!! The staff were always friendly and service was decent. The food was okay, obvsiously not Canadian food which no one should expect but all in all it was good! I honestly have no complaints about this resort. It was just [... read more] amazing. If people write bad reviews about this place, they are being WAY to picky and ridiculous. Haha