Starfish Varadero: Relaxing Resort

We were very happy with our bungalow it was well situated between the pool & beach. The room was well maintained, our maid Laura was surperb. The buffet was a little sparse for the first few days, there were a few times we had to wait for clean plates & food to be replenished, and it seemed like they were understaffed. By mid-week there was a definite improvement. It was a good value.

Muthu Playa Varadero: Great experience :)

The resort was dated but clean. The food was good and the beach was beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. The resort is small, which I liked so everything was close...beach, bars, and the room. :)

Grand Memories Varadero: Meh

The service wasn't what it should be, the food was cold for most of the meals. My room was lucky to be cleaned two days out of seven. Location was nice and tidy but need some direction from management. The ground worker where great.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: The Best Resort in Cuba for sure!!!!

Honestly the best Resort in Cuba! We went to Cuba 10 years ago and got so turned off because of the food and never returned back. After hearing good thing about Iberostar Varadero from some of our friends we decided to take our chance. We were truly blown away with this place! For Cuba and what we should be expecting from Cuba this place is Fantastic!! Rooms were not clean but spotless!!! I am not kidding!Even in Punta Cana we went to 5 stars and never had as clean room as we did in Cuba. It was [... read more] very modern and clean. People were friendly as we already know, pools, grounds amazingly kept and clean. Food was very good! Lots of things to eat and very tasty. Entertainment was great, hard working people and funny :) Tito,Roberto, George, Host Oz, thank you so much for making our stay so memorable!!! I can really go on and on at how amazing this place is but you need to see it for yourself! You will love it and for SURE be back!! We can not wait to go back to Iberostar Varadero! Big thank you to all the hard working staff and amazing people at Iberostar! Never change always stay the way you are!!! <3

Hotel Bella Costa: Beautiful beach

The beach is the best feature of this resort! The food was the least memorable but I did enjoy the pizzas as well as the Italian a la carte restaurant. Room were dated but clean. They do need to get some new pillows...they were flat as a pancake! Micheal Jackson and magic show was the best. Overall....pretty good value. I'd definately return again if they could just kick up the food a notch!

Starfish Varadero: good for the money

Food was good, hotel clean, friendly employees, beautiful beach, was pleased with everything. Being a 3 star it meet what I expected. The pools where good, the Italian a la carte was amazing. Cuban was good. I like to eat outside and I thought the buffet could have an outdoor area to eat would have been nice.

Muthu Playa Varadero: EXCEPTIONALLY FRIENDLY RESORT

We had been to Play d'Oro previously. The second time we went to Cuba we stayed at a different resort, and were not nearly as pleased with it, so we went back to Play d'Oro this ttime. When we arrived there was a welcome letter waiting for us as return customers, and cold beer and a bottle of Havana Club in the fridge (also water and pop). The letter "welcomed us home" and said they had a surprise for us. They gave us a free lobster supper, along with a few (maybe 10) other return guests. They d [... read more]id it at one of the restaurants after it had closed, and they provided a really good show as well. The food is always a question for Cuban vacations, but at this resort, it is really good. The first time we were there it was good, but this time it was even better. Like every restaurant or buffet you attend, there are some food items that you don't particularly like, but there was a huge variety, and I tried a lot of it. I cook for a living, and was very impressed with the quality of the food, and many different food items. Nobody would have a complaint on their menu. The staff was helpful, in some situations going out of the way to be helpful. I left a note for the maid one day, asking for more towels, and the first time we returned to the room that day there were no extras, but the second time there were. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this vacation, and how well we were used.

Hotel Los Cactus: "Good value for money"

When booking the trip with a tripcentral agent, the direct quote from the agent was - "good value for money". I didn't really know what to think of that at the time, but looking back on the trip I would say it sums it up very well. The resort staff were great, the beach was amazing, but the hotel itself was dated and could use some upgrades. Our tour operator on site at the resort made us feel better after our first night there (we showed up in the middle of the night where the darkness made the [... read more] resort seem even more dated) by saying that you shouldn't compare your stay in Cuba to anything else you have ever done. All in all, it was a great trip. Food was good, drinks were good, beach was amazing. Many people at the resort had been going for years and years and kept going back (one lady it was her 24th year!). I don't think I will be one of those people but it was still a great vacation, especially for the price we paid.

Club Tropical: Excellent Value for Money

Pleasantly surprised by this small, intimate, 2.5* resort. Chosen for price and downtown location. I went with low expectations. Great choice; clean, good food (for Cuba), friendly staff, quiet, safe.

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Stunning resort

A beautiful spot -- friendly staff, stunning beach and lovely little touches to make things extra-special. Food isn't mind-blowing but you can always find something pretty decent... Fruit, crepes and ice cream ( a little ice cream shop was opened while we were there) can go a long way... And drinks!!!

Starfish Varadero: Much Better Resort Than Expected

The staff were very friendly and eager to please; the grounds were well kept and really nicely laid out; the beach was absolutely stunning; the food was quite adequate with many options and breakfast very nice; service overall was very good especially if you provide tips on a regular basis. Our room was more than adequate as everything worked from the TV to the shower and cleaned every day with fresh towels and fresh bottled water. We provided our maids with small gifts each day and each day the [... read more] fresh towels were arranged on the bed in very artistic ways. Finally the Cuban people we deal with when in this country are friendly and mostly speak whatever language is required; and above all we always feel safe.

Starfish Varadero: Awesome Trip

We stayed 14 days at Club Amigo Aguas Azules from March 31st - April 14! We had a wonderful time. We stayed in a bungalow that was clean and spacious. The grounds were beautiful, the beach was amazing and the food was very good. The staff was absolutely awesome, Rocky, Ismaray, Yunier, the bar staff the grounds keepers, the front desk crew, every staff person we encountered were friendly and happy all the time! We had a wonderful time at Aguas Azules!!!

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: Not Impressed

Travelled to the Las Palmas March 19th/15 and was somewhat dissapointed. 1st of all we were told the Las Palmas was across the street, but it was actually across the street and 4 blocks down a dark side street!! There was a garbage dumpster in front of the bungalow and the room stank. There wasn't a mini fridge, towels, soap, the phone didn't work and neither did the TV, so we complained right away and the receptionist was very rude, but they did allow us to change rooms the next afternoon, by o [... read more]urselves and up and down stairs with our own luggage. I noticed that this was a common practise to put people in unsavory rooms and if you complain get you into a better one once it becomes vacant! The liquor is horrible, and I am not a big drinker, so I'm usually not hard to please. The food had flies all over it! You can never get beach or pool chairs, unless you pay the staff!! Was not impressed with this resort and wouldn't stay here again!

Hotel Acuazul: You get what you pay for.

I paid $364.00 ca. all in. What more could I expect for that amount no complaints about the service or the staff. They should remove all of their 3 star signs that are posted. 2 is my recomendation.CH.

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: excellent resort

This is the best resort right now in varadero. Beach is to die for the pool is good. The location is best close to the beatles bar and calle 62 disco bar. The food had taste and there was plenty of it. Even bacon never ran out. With a pasta and egg station who can go wrong. As long as you don't expect 5 star in a 3 star your set. The staff was great. I will be going back.

Be Live Turquesa: Be Live Turquesa

Excellent resort, food was great, service excellent, accommodation very comfortable. Would go back again and again. Loved it! Recommend travellers take small gifts to the staff, they are very grateful.

Barcelo Solymar: Fun

Run down rooms (bungalows only), decent amenities, above average food, watered down rum (drink vodka instead) beautiful beaches, nice pools, fun people to meet everywhere, friendly staff, beach bar is a nice touch, crystal clear ocean.

Muthu Playa Varadero: amazing hotel.

food was the best i had in cuda, ,, grounds are well groom,, pool was great ,,room was alittle small but good,need a fridge.and some drawers,, staff was very friendly. beach was very clean ,, feeled very safe

Hotel Acuazul: great location!

This hotel was perfect for what we wanted . We simply wanted a place to call home while we explored Cuba . Good food( although repetitive) , great location . needs some tlc on some rooms( lots of people complaining about lights , ac, etc ) Friendly staff . This resort is not where you want to go to if your looking for a one stop shop , but it's perfect if it's just a place to go back to after exploring .

Palma Real: fun, fun, fun!!!

Ive been to the palma two times now.in april and 2 years ago. Altho registering and changing rooms need to be reorganized and shortened, all else is still terrific! Their shows, especially the syncronized swimmers and their latin dance shows are better than some 4 star resorts!! I love to salsa and chacha and every night I enjoyed dancing with the animation team and fellow resorters. This is a party spot, and not for quiet people!! If you want a great quiet and clean are, stay in building 4 on t [... read more]he water side. The other side faces the calle 62 club and is noisy all night. The beach is spectacular and the 3 clubs, havana, calle u2, and beatles are fab!!! The food was fab and even better now that the go ernment has apparentlt taken tbis resort over, and the desserts , especially uce cream is great. Their fish and chicken and red meat are also great! If your a picky eater, I cant say if youll love everything, but stick with fish and chicken and terrific omellettes that are huge!!