Resonance Musique Varadero: Great, except......

this resort is wonderful, if you are 16 and like to walk i am 74. i like to walk, but to get from our room to Buffet was a long walk, then to the Beach, then to your room. then to Buffet at night. i am physically fit, but still a long walk. we did the Harmony club. Italian restaurant was wonderful for breakfast and Lunch. we did Harmony special supper and 3 a la carts. Japenese amazing. there is no dress code here. no shoes, no pants, sometimes no shirt or coverups. the younger crowd, 16-2 [... read more]0 ran the resort. Loud music, no shows, just loud music and SMOKING EVERYWHERE, except a la cartes. Front desk not helpful at all. never saw my butler. wifi was iffy, ran out of beer often. no variety in food, but most staff amazing, and best beach ever. no saving chairs, always plenty, and beach towels were changed in your room. for the price, we will be back, but on Blue side

Melia Internacional: Great resort overall

Amazing beach, beautiful clean pools. Really nice staff Plenty of food just , not many options on drinks near beaches and pools but good beer and limited cocktails.water bottles replenished daily. Good entertainment overall .

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Great place

We liked pools and beaches, hotel is great, the staff are slow but very positive people. The biggest problem was food, they do their best with the food, but I'm sure it would be problem for some people. And if you have dietery restriction, it very hard to know what food is made of, next time I would love to see name and ingredients of each food. Thanks

Hotel Los Cactus: Repeated customer

This was our seventh time in this hotel. We love cabanas, beautifull grounds and fantastic beach. We noticed this time that there were a lot less shelters on the beach. We were surprised to find public bathrooms not being cleaned on regular bases and in terrible conditions by supper time. Our room was cleaned very well by the same cleaning lady we had the last time we stayed. The amount of entertainment was cut back a lot and quality was not on the level. It is hard to describe the availability  [... read more]and selection of food that was provided, not expectable by any standards. The enjoined good weather and worm water and wonderful staff that works hard, however will probably not be back to this hotel.

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Beautiful resort!

This is a beautiful property, well maintained by hard-working staff. The pool was amazing. The room was large and comfortable. The buffet was repetitive but the food at the a la carte restaurants was quite good.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: The BEST Staff!

We arrived very late at night after a long trip, not the best start to a vacay. The hotel staff was quick to get us a room but they were short on accommodation due to New Years so our room was not as expected. They said "No problem, please come back in the morning and we will get you another room." The next morning we approached the front counter with our concerns. They were amazingly understanding and so helpful. We wound up getting the perfect room! We can't express enough just how much the [... read more] entire hotel staff made us feel welcome. It was a true pleasure to visit and create memories in a paradise filled with exceptional people :)

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: worth to the price

The tastes from all restaurants are good, but the texture of chicken and pork a bit rough. Seafoods are great but not the crabs, it was dead and the meat is poisoning. I found Beachside Bar has the best taste of all restaurant. Room is old but very clean. Overall very good

Grand Aston Varadero Beach Resort: Sucky

The elevator was out of service for many dates, I try to talk to the front desk and she gave me dirty look, I don’t know what’s wrong with them. Food , of course is bad.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Grand Memories Varadero: NO WAY!!!! RUNNNNNNNN......save yourself the trip and pay extra to go to another destination!

The hotel was horrible, had no hot water for the entire duration of our stay! The room smelled like mold and the outside smelled like the sewage was going to back up at any moment. The toilets didn't flush right and coming from a northern ontario county I know all about septic damage! This hotel was not a 4.5 Star like the rating gives it.....more like a 0.5 Star! We arrived and my husband and kids walked into their room on the first night to it looking like there was a massive orgy that just ha [... read more]ppened! The room was not clean, the beds were slept in , there was viagara on the counter and condoms between the beds!!! Like what kind of Smile Kids Resort is this!?????? If this isn't enough to read it gets better m the bathroom had piss in it and my teens shared a room that the lock and door pad was broken and falling off. Keys never work and you walk over a mile to the front desk to get another one (IF Someone is there you are lucky)! The pool was half empty and when they finally filled it on the 3rd day it was sub-zero temps! Don't forget to pack lots of snacks and make sure you bring condiments that you would enjoy! But its CUBA, the beach is a beauty and the water is clear! Mosquitoes are hungry so don't stay by the sand after 6 pm! I really feel like if Sunwing and TripCentral don't think my family deserve another holiday then thats a shame.....no hot water.....staff even complaining and agreeing with how we were all staying is not right. To think, we brought over 20 people to this resort at an average of $1300 per person!!! Great Memory for sure!

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Mixed Experience at a Beautiful Cuban Beach Resort

I spent a week at this all-inclusive resort in Cuba, drawn by the stunning beaches and incredibly affordable price. The location is fantastic—right on a gorgeous stretch of white sand with crystal-clear turquoise water, and the pools are large, clean, and beautifully maintained. For anyone prioritizing beach time and relaxation in a picturesque tropical setting, this place delivers on that front (5/5 for beach/pools and 4/5 for location). The value for money is also outstanding (5/5)—it’s hard t [... read more]o beat what you get for the price. Unfortunately, the on-site experience was let down by several service and maintenance issues that made parts of the stay frustrating. Upon arrival, there were no bath towels or beach towels in the room, which took time to resolve. For the first two days, the shower water was consistently cold, which wasn’t pleasant. The room key card kept malfunctioning and locking us out multiple times, requiring repeated trips to reception. Speaking of reception, the staff there were often inattentive and unhelpful, which added to the frustration (service: 2/5). The rooms themselves felt dated and in need of refreshment (2/5), and while the food was acceptable with some variety, it was average at best—nothing particularly memorable or exciting (3/5). In summary, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly beach getaway in Cuba and are willing to overlook inconsistent service and minor room issues, this resort can still be worth it thanks to the beautiful natural surroundings and great value. Just manage your expectations on the service side.

Blau Varadero: First time going, solo on a trip.Best trip ever, thank you so much for this experience

I'm at that age that all i'm chasing is peace.And this resort gave me that so happy that I came to this hotel.Wes jet, so proud of you.So smooth tripadvisor super smooth.You guys are the best.I'm going back in march and i'm gonna use you guys again.All the best two thousand twenty six.Thank you so much for that experience

Starfish Varadero: 50/50 Chance you will love it

Food selection was good. Worst coffee I have had in my life - never hot and tasted like mud. Huge resort with lots of stairs, lots of walking. Limited availability of elevator. Badly lit walkways after dark. Not much to do after dark. TV was all static with few channels. Great beach and pool areas with good music, a canteen and interactive poolside activities

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero: Great resort!

The following is our review of our trip Dec 27/25 Sanctuary area: very good Pool: ok Rooms: dated but clean Beach bar/pool bar/24hr 'Cigar' bar: great Sanctuary restaurant: very good Staff: Amazing! Private Beach: Amazing! Memories buffet: lots of good options but too many annoying people Memories Specialty restaurants: great food but ridiculous wait times (over 1hr 3 times) Airport shuttle: fair (45 minutes) Overall a great week with no shortages and enjoyable time

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Relaxing Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. The hotel rooms are somewhat dated but very adequate. We were not able to use the coffee make in our room as it required a specific pod that they were unable to obtain, however they supplied us with a kettle for our tea and coffee was readily available in many areas of the resort and room service is available if you wish. We have been to Cuba before and were aware that the Cuban people experience challenges obtaining good [... read more]s, food, parts etc., what they lack in supplies they more than make up for with their cheerful, helpful attitudes. The food was good, rather bland in some cases, but we had expected that and brought some spices and condiments that we knew we would want. We had hot water and electricity throughout our stay. The WIFI was excellent at the beginning of our stay however as the hotel filled up after Christmas we were not able to connect regularly in our room - but not a problem as we went to Cuba to relax. We stayed on the lower royal side near the beach entrance, the resort grounds are large so we did a lot of walking but again it was not a problem and was nice to take a stroll after dinner. The resort is clean, there are many washrooms around the resort. The marina across the street has a few nice shops and a coffee shop that makes fantastic cappuccinos! All in all it was a very good vacation and I would definitely return in the future.

Melia Las Americas: Great Resort

Just got back from my vacation. It was my first time back in Cuba for over 10 years. I like others have felt the food in Cuba was not very good and for that reason went to other destinations. Well I am glad I gave it another chance ! Not only was the food good bit the service was fantastic. Great location with golf and beach, wonderful staff that were very friendly. I will definitely be going back

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero: It’s all about managing expectations!

Here are some of our observations BOOKING Our Trip Central travel agent met our expectations, she was efficient, responsive and timely. HOTEL TRANFER AND CHECK-IN We arrived late at night and dropped off at the other lobby. We had to find our way to the Sanctuary side on our own. Someone to greet us with golf cart would have been nice! Check-in was rather quick. Wish they had bracelets with built in door key. We booked Sanctuary premium and no regrets. Most people say paying premium  [... read more]does not give you extra and it did for us. We had a room with a view facing the walking path to the beach. Perfect! Our flight was delayed and we stayed an extra night, they put us up on the Memories side and this is when we truly saw the difference, There is no way I would have stayed in that room for a week. The furniture was falling apart, the drapes were hanging off the track, the beds hard as rock, the bath tub was a hazard, you had to step over a high wall to get in, definitely a safety issue. ROOMS The rooms are very dated, the furniture is old, some mood is visible in washroom as well as spots on bed skirts, the mirrors were all stained (looked like varnish splashes). The fridge was well stocked, the air conditioning worked at max only, otherwise it would drip. Not enough electrical outlets in the room. The phones don’t work. Tip: bring candle to change the smell and small flashlight in case of power outage. FOOD AND DRINKS Always something missing; they ran out of white wine on day 2, the blender drinks were not good, the beer was ok, the coffee was terrible, lots of unknown dishes at buffet, lots of wieners, no French fries, no pizza, no shrimps, disgusting hamburgers, omelettes made with Parmesan powder, no milk, no ham or other cheese at omelette station. The fried rice at lunch was good but after a few days, you had enough, The ham and cheese sandwiches were a good choice st the pool snack bar and they became our regular lunch with soup every day. The soups were ALL excellent. The a la carte restaurants were good and a nice chance, the oriental restaurant does not serve Asian food, it’s chicken, pork or fish like the other restaurants. The Cuban party by the pool offered great food, the best salmon I had all week. BUTLERS Efficient, easy to reach and quite responsive. BEACH Awesome, great attendant most days, they find you a spot on the beach and also serves you drinks. They alternate every other day, one of them was not as good, he was more interested in selling cigars and chatting with lifeguards or other workers. POOLS Although we did not spend much time there, we noticed they were super clean, we watched this man clean and he was very thorough. CIGAR BAR The best drinks, the best atmosphere, comfortable seating and great live entertainment. They also had great little canapés that were delicious. Overall 6/10 The price was right, we went on a budget and did not have high expectations, as such we were not disappointed.

Grand Memories Varadero: Should be a two star

Hi Natalie I just wanted to reach out and take a second to tell you about probably the worst trip of my life. My uncle and I landed in varadero December 26 arrived to the hotel and checked in got our room like every other time (everything was normal) got to the room and noticed it was very dated and dirty (room #21322) I went to get in the shower and was surprised by no hot water.my uncle pulled back the sheets and what looked like body fluids.so he paid the cleaner $50 American to clean the ro [... read more]om. I went to the customer desk and talked to the lady’s at the front desk and told them about no hot water and how the room was a mess. They told me to come back at 9:30am tomorrow morning and we will change your room. I got back to the room with new sheet on my uncles bed and we went to 24 hour snack bar for a snack(probably the worst excuse for a hotdog ever seen ). Work up at 3:00am freezing cold and couldn’t turn off the a/c the thermostat wasn’t working so I turned off the breaker. And the door key never worked and had to get the cleaning lady to let us in or get the keys programmed daily. Wake up in the morning go to the front desk and they said come back at 4:30 pm so we went to buffet. It was so dirty and smelled so bad I couldn’t eat. My uncle had some omelette and I went to get some toast but couldn’t find any butter. After a 4 days we finally got a new room with hot water which was amazing but the room was also dated and dirty and the door key actually worked but the a/c didn’t(no big deal ) after 4 days of trying to find something to eat and wishing for a little bit of butter they wheel into the buffet and sculpted crocodile and what I think could be a deer out of butter(I was like that’s where the butter has been?) cockroaches running around the buffet and smells terrible wasn’t in the mood for food anyway. Needless to say I been to varadero 36 times in the last 4 years I’m sure I have a file with you guys I normally stay at the occidental arenas Blanca’s for cheap $540-$900 or I stay at Melia internacional for $1400-$2400 per person. I payed $2250 per person for the worst Cuban experience I have ever had in my life and paid the most money for it. I’m incredibly disappointed to say the least hopefully something can be done about this. Thanks Rob

Valentin El Patriarca Varadero: Won’t be back

The staff is lovely but unfortunately the management doesn’t have a system in place to provide an adequate guest experience. Came here for our honeymoon and it was underwhelming. We know the country is going through a very difficult time and has limited resources so we didn’t come with high expectations but we were shocked when meat would run out so quickly at dinner and there was no phone in our room to contact concierge and no way of knowing if someone was coming to fix anything we request [... read more]ed. Everything was a guessing game. We had to ask for water bottles many times since there would not be one in our room like was promised some days, our screen door to the balcony was ripped so we couldn’t enjoy the fresh air unless we wanted mosquitoes in our room. I tripped on the misaligned floor many times going to the lobby (you could put a bright colored tape on the elevated portion so it’s more visible). Our bath towels were never changed for our entire 7 day stay even when we put them on the ground, they were just put back up on the hook and I knew it wasn’t a new towel because some of my make up from earlier would still be on it. If you tipped the staff well every time for everything you could get great service but if you didn’t it was 50/50 on the quality of the service. Now for the good - The beach was beautiful and the pool was relaxing and had lots of activities to do (tennis, ping pong, massages, gym, dancing). The shows they put on were lots of fun and the grounds are great to go for a walk, felt very safe. I hope the new management takes these criticisms to heart and changes things so the next visitors can get a better all inclusive 5 start experience like it claims to be because this felt more like a 2 start experience. Had to do a lot of asking for things to be fixed, had to book a la carte so far in advance that we never got a chance to enjoy it. The people were kind but I wouldn’t come back to stay at this resort. Wishing this establishment the best.

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Bofff

Hôtel désuet, bouffe très ordinaire, des charriots plein de vaisselles qui se promènes au buffet et qui font un vacarme fou. Pas de grille pain nul part, petite plage, on ne peu pas marcher vers la gauche car un gardien nous empêche de marcher, vers la droite il y a des rochers. Setieusement c’est vraiment pas fort, je ne recommande pas.

Memories Jibacoa: Memories Jibacoa

The hotel and grounds were well kept and everything worked well. The best part was the staff who were all friendly, enthusiastic, and high energy. The entertainers, dining staff, and housekeepers were all very nice and helpful.