Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Fabulous week!

The resort was lovely! The rooms were clean, the safe was available, the staff was friendly and helpful and the ocean and pool were exceptional. Our trip into Veradero was smooth and we felt very safe both in the city and at the resort. We were on the 3rd floor but our sliding door didn’t lock. That’s my only complaint. I truly found the food quite great! The 3 a la cartes were a nice treat from a week of only buffet food. The catamaran excursion was outstanding!

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Worst Rooms and maid service ever in Cuba

The hotel itself is beautiful, no issues on food shortages due to Covid. The bartenders, grounds keepers and dining service staff were all excellent. Sadly our room was terrible, beds held together with 2X4’s if you sat on the end of the bed legs would fall off. No fresh towels, floor never swept, water not replaced in room without special request, linen not changed at all in the seven days. To top it off although money was left as were gifts maid still stole items from both of our rooms. If  [... read more]a complaint is filed a full investigation needs to be held, clearly taking longer than a seven day trip would allow. Although based on other guest experiences ours seemed to be an isolated issue…. Building stayed in was by the children’s pool. Most we spoke to were by the main pool and raved about their service.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Adults only had a great time

Had a great time. Staff were incredible, entertainment was spectacular! Food was better than the last two times I’ve been. Wish there was more seafood options while dining. There was no vodka which seems strange.

Melia Cayo Coco: Love it!

Awesome place, staff, location! A home away from home. We have been twice and planning on returning again this year. We don’t go for the food, but it wasn’t bad. Beach gorgeous, nice walk along beach to the ruin and bay.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Royal service stay

We checked into the Royal Service and we’re not given wristbands as they had run out. This meant that there were several people coming from the other side to eat at the restaurant, swim at the pool and use the beach. It was crowded with quite a few loud and boisterous partiers. Definitely not worth the “Royal Service” -our side of the resort had no warm water and every day we were told “We are working on it.” They said they weren’t able to move us to the non-Royal side (with hot w [... read more]ater!) due to 100% occupancy(there’s no way that resort was fully occupied!) Food was ok for Cuba, wait staff were excellent. No COVID precautions or restrictions were in play. Many restrooms on the resort did not have soap and I didn’t see any hand sanitizer anywhere (except my own supply!)

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Excellent resort!

We had a great vacation at Paradisus Rio de Oro. This is our first 5-star, adults-only experience in Cuba and found that this resort is very well managed and taken care of. The gardens, the beach, the pool, our room were beautiful and well kept. The food was great as well (we love Cuban cuisine!), so congrats to the amazing chefs! The staff was very nice and friendly, and also helpful with us trying to improve our Spanish. What more can I say? We just loved this place, and this is our 15th time [... read more] in Cuba. Definitely recommend if you want a quiet, nice place to rest and recharge, or be active and have fun... Thank you and we love you!

Melia Buenavista: Quiet tranquil resort

The staff at the resort were lovely. The rooms were fine, we really enjoyed the outdoor shower. Found the food selection was very limited. Looks like it got a little run down during the last few years. We like sunset beach best out of the three different beaches at the resort.

Melia Cayo Coco: great resort

The hotel staff was amazing food was great and small resort allowed us to meet everyone , its like a small family setting I was impressed with activities and shows that Melia put on . thanks for having us

Paradisus Los Cayos: Very new and beautiful resort

The resort is new with modern rooms and amenities. Beautiful beach with white sand and pristine water. Services were great and people very friendly. Entertainment with various shows and live cuban music offered every evening. We had a great time!

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Wonderful resort

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful resort variety of foods was plentiful and the staff were very friendly, overall cleanliness was excellent we used the spa facilities and enjoyed first class massage. Entertainment of an evening was excellent I wouldn’t hesitate to vacation here again

Melia Cayo Coco: We are already planning our next trip back!

Okay, here it goes. I am a very reasonable logical person, so hopefully this review helps someone! First of all this resort is smaller than others, everything is easy to get to with a quick walk! Things to try!! Snorkeling! You can line this up while at the beach. It was a blast, and bring bread in a large water bottle! You’ll see why! They have a dart board and pool tables. Bring some darts :) Try the lobster for lunch at the beach restaurant. Great experience. Check out t [... read more]he recreation center! The guy who works there will literally train you on kickboxing. As a kickboxer - this made my week and I worked out everyday. TIP HIM! A La carts are always great. Make sure you to each one. Music in the lobby was fantastic! Shows were good! Cappuccino in the lobby is AMAZING. Gym - not so great. Super dated. Okay tennis and walk on the beach for cardio. The sauna works and is great. If you want a crazy party - this is likely not the best resort. Most of the people seem to be quiet! My husband and I are 40yo and 50yo - we are private and do not drink. So we appreciated the quietness of this place. Next door at the Pullman was busy and loud :) Also a great resort! But busier. Get an ocean view!! It’s also worth it. Food was great. This is Cuba and they do their best to accommodate picky foreigners. You will always find something you like. We did very well! Do not tip in Canadian Coins - they have no value there. So if they ask you for bills in exchange. Do it! :) Towel bar closes at 4pm - not my fav idea, but not enough to not like this place. They also lend books at the towel bar. They’re constantly keeping the grounds and painting something. Everyone is friendly and they love Canadians. So I will always be loyal to them! Bring a converter for the outlets if you need to plug in something like a Dyson Airwrap. They won’t fit because one side of the plug is bigger. You will notice that the water in your room is heated by a solar panel on the roof. So let the water run in order for it to get hot, and it won’t be very hot first thing in the morning. Such a smart idea for the resort to have these! There was always a beach chair with a cover. I loved that!! Food selection gets better throughout the week. Go to the market! It’s a 20-25 min walk. They also have bikes and mopeds!! Honestly. We loved it so much here and enjoyed every minute. If you remember where you are and what they CAN offer, you’ll be grateful and enjoy yourself too! They try so hard!! If you can’t live without chocolate, bring some. One more thing…we traveled with a carry on only. So at the Cayo coco airport, we spent $30 and got to the hotel at least an hour before everyone else! It was totally worth it. On the way home we just took the bus. Have fun!!

Tryp Cayo Coco: Lots of changes

It was nice to see all the new repairs happening at Tryp. The stiff are very excited to see these changes as the resort was starting to look old. All of the sidewalks areas have been replaced with new; new lighting around the resort to accent trees and paths; new food items like great salad selection and bbq items; new eating area between pool and ocean with dancing and food. Many thanks to staff for always greeting us, answering questions and making us feel at home. Joaquin and Lucy at guest s [... read more]ervices, Steve and head DJ ( sorry for for his name) in entertainment, Robert the head chef and his servers, the dance team, who work very hard, and their director, the main bar staff for being professional all the time.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: 3 star at best

Beautiful beach, lots of sun, inconsistent food and beverage and everyone wants a tip or your shoes or the clothes off your back! No air conditioning in our room and no other room to go to. Room smelt strongly of mold. Trip Central did a great job setting up our vacation and did warn us of the possible lack of services and good food. We went ahead because we've never been to Cuba before. Now we have been and we don't have to go back. They are beautiful people and trying to do their best, we h [... read more]ope the government turns things around for them.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Perfect location for romantic getaway

Paradisus Rio de Oro is a fantastic choice for a relaxing couples getaway. Set on a ridge above Esmeralda Beach, the quiet, natural setting, clean and well-maintained facilities and consistently friendly and helpful staff allowed us to disconnect and recharge. On the downside, it's a 60-90 minute drive from the airport depending on traffic. We opted for a Royal Service oceanview unit which is well worth the additional cost - like many similar premium options, it's a resort within the resor [... read more]t with access to private dining, beach and pool facilities in addition to those on the main resort. There's an on-site spa with separate pool and beach which you can use if you take advantage of spa services, and the prices are very affordable. There was a reasonable selection of hot and cold food and beverage options, although the range varied from meal to meal. The Japanese, Mediterranean and Cuban restaurants were better than expected while the main buffet and Continental restaurant were more run of the mill. Shopping options are very limited so be sure to bring toiletries, snacks, accessories, and anything else you think you might need. If you're looking for dancing, socializing, lots of excursion options or shopping, this is probably not the place for you. But if you like beaches and natural settings, appreciate great service, relaxing on the balcony, and you aren't too fussy about what you eat, you should definitely add this place to your list.

Melia Cayo Coco: Great resort!

This is a great resort! The staff are all amazing and do everything to make your stay great. It is a small resort so its easy to get around and you get to know the staff very well. The food was very good!! Beautiful beach with amazing morning sunrise :) I would definitely return and recommend to anyone looking for the smaller resort type vacation.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Great vacation destination

Everything runs pretty smoothly. Friendly staff, at the buffet. Bar staff aren't very quick to serve, so it took patience when waiting. Food is unique, and not what we're used to, but plentiful. Entertainment is different every night. Clean pools, clean rooms. Our toilet leaked but that's the only real problem. Housekeeping made unique displays of our bed blankets daily. Excursions we chose were fantastic. Very knowledgeable tour guides. Miles of clean beach to walk and swim. C [... read more]uba is so safe, we could even take the local bus into Varadero for shopping and walk the streets with no safety concerns. Plenty to see and do. Considering all that is involved for Cuba to provide the necessities that we take for granted, I was pleased with all that was provided for the price.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Good Resort, but not 5 stars.

The hotel needs comprehensive renovations: Bathroom with mold, Balcony doors not closing, Cockroaches in the bread stand of the restaurant. Safety box not working. Receptionists were attending your needs only if you give them tips upfront. Hola Sun rep was not to be found during our stay.

Paradisus Varadero: Nice place

The hotel was actually great from amazing bars/ lounge areas. Our jr. Suite was different then pictures we looked at online. Fridge leaked the whole time on floor. As well as water was off during 2nd last night. The most amazing view of the ocean from main loby. Service was very good from all the great staff keeping drinks flowing and great conversations no akward interactions. Buffets was ok at best we would have to check each one out for every meal, but this seems to be common for cuba. We fel [... read more]t quite let down in regards of a la carts booking them was a joke really and felt like being jerked around by conciarge. As most promises by them were just empty. Grounds were very well kept, pools were in great shape/clean. rooms were kept quite tidy from staff. Bar fridge could be much better stocked as it really wasnt. Internet in rooms was almost non existant leaving you to use your own personal data on roaming as well as kicking you off every 10 minutes when you get connected.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Amazing Resort!!

Not only is this resort beautiful with stunning beaches and well appointed rooms. The staff by far made our vacation! Every single person that works here goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of! Looking forward to going back soon!

Sol Palmeras: Relaxing Vacation

I loved our room 3033 it was a suite double door balcony overlooking the pool area. Very spacious and well kept. The food and staff were very friendly and accommodating. My daughter and I enjoyed our trip, the beach had lots of chairs and activities if you wanted to take part. I would recommend this resort to friends and family.