Tryp Cayo Coco: Great resort

The staff was amazing and friendly. The rooms & grounds were very clean. The rooms are dated but everything worked. Maintenance crew was very quick if anyone needed anything fixed. A nice close walk from the pool or room to the ocean. The sand on the beach was beautiful and lots of chairs with shade is provided. Snack bar was fast to get a bite to eat. The Italian dinner was delicious and insanely filling.

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Beautiful beaches!

This is our 2nd time at this resort and 5th time in Cuba. We love Cuba for the beaches, amazing people and service. The service at this resort was great especially at the breakfast buffet, a la cart restaurants, and beach restaurants and drink service. Mixed drinks too strong, but the beer is adequate. The wine is pretty good as well. The beach is stunning and the staff always set you up in your lounger. Our butler made 2 reservations for dinner at the beach and Caribe.  [... read more]That was nice noting we were not diamond club and therefore not able to make reservations. The a la carte restaurants had nice service and food was ok to good enough. Again, remember it’s Cuba. The food is what we expected. Fresh fish at dinner, and eggs for breakfast are always my go to, and you can’t go wrong with these. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. Limited bananas. Also if you like meat at breakfast, there is only lunch meat, chicken nuggets and wieners. No surprise for us, and we just stuck with eggs, fresh crepes, which were very good, chickpeas and fruit. Good selection at the buffet for dinner, and we enjoyed eating at the beach for lunch. The fried fish and salad were great. Overall quiet resort, but some of the live entertainment at restaurants and lobby bar were quite good and enjoyable to listen too. Good mix of age groups The staff really like American and Canadian dollars vs. Cuban pesos. (No coins) I am not a pool person, but it looks fine. Rooms and balcony are big but tired looking and everything worked well. Other highlights : Ice cream bar (guava, peanut) Freshly pressed sugar cane juice Sunwing rep service was great and we got a private transfer for our return trip to the airport which I would highly recommend. This resort is a safe bet and good quality overall for Cuba which is why I came back and brought some friends too.

Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda: Great resort

It’s my third time in this resort and I just loved it . Great beach Great staff Great grounds Fair food but same food every day Fair entertainment Just loved this kind of resort because it’s a smaller size and adults only

Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca: Great resort!

Nice hotel, small, easy to walk around. Beach was small but not busy (easy to get a chair) we had a blast renting out the paddleboard. Food was o.k. but a bit repetitive but we don't go to Cuba for the food. Rico's pizza beside resort on beach (not included, gotta pay yourself) was good to switch things up. The coffee drinks from Ashley cafe were amazing, went several times a day. The staff were all great, very professional, friendly and helpful.

Sanctuary White Sands: Beautiful new resort

This beautiful new resort has lot's of potential with some minor tweaks. The beach is beautiful with almost enough chairs and they were building more shade areas as we speak. Although you need to get up early to reserve them . We traveled as a group of six and had some minor issues ,one room had no blankets which was corrected quickly,my brother had no beach towels which took unfortunately three days to get his towels. We also had some difficulty with getting enough bottle water at some points o [... read more]f the trip . The food was good for the most part with some shortages mostly with green vegetables such as green beans,broccoli ,brussel sprouts and fruit. The food in the serving trays are typically cold and this is the area that this resort needs the most work at to improve to get it to the next level. I found if you wanted hot food you had to go to the grilling stations. The cooks at the omelette and grilling stations did a excellent job. The drinks were good but limited and had some shortages with mix such as ginger ale and other mixes. The service for the most part was very good other then the snack bar which was very slow. We had a pool view room was a nice large room well equipped with a very comfortable bed, a huge shower with tons of water pressure and no issues with hot water with a nice big balcony. it was the best room that I had so far in Cuba . Overall we really enjoyed this resort and would return .

Memories Jibacoa: Lovely resort!

Beautiful, established property with well manicured grounds. Plenty of great and helpful staff to make our stay the best. Buffet and a la carte restaurants—very good with no shortages of anything. Great place if you like to snorkel as there’s a reef across the entire bay just off the beach. Had a great time.

Tryp Cayo Coco: Great resort and staff

The hotel was great! The rooms were dated but clean! The dining was great and the staff were terrific. We had a great time staying here and would definitely come back again. It would have been nice to see the martini bar open because I loved the drinks that were served the first time we visited Tryp Cao Coco.

Melia Las Americas: A little piece of paradise

We enjoyed 2 weeks of sun, sand, golf and relaxation at this beautiful paradise. The warm welcome and assistance from the Level staff Tanya, Frank and Roberto were always appreciated. They ensured our stay was comfortable. The staff at Limoncello for breakfast and lunch were always met with eager smiles from Danay, Oslady, Claudia, Marilyn and Janete. Our favourite dinner restaurant was Arcana where Armando our server always welcomed us with open arms. The pool staff Jorge and Raul  [... read more]always greeted us with extra cushions to ensure our chairs were comfortable. Golf had amazing views and we never had issues with our tee times and we kept our bags at the club house where Ricardo and staff

Blau Varadero: Good Value and a Quality Destination

Blau Veradaro March 2nd to March 9th Our 4th time at this hotel. The last time we were here was 2013. We were given a room upgrade on the 6th floor as returning guests. The bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious. There were both 220 and one 110 electrical outlets. There was some wear and tear on some of the cushions on the chairs, but nothing significant. The mini fridge had 2 cans of beer and a few bottles of water in it, which were restocked each day. We chose “Bay View” which  [... read more]is the side looking over the hotel entrance and towards the road. We like that side, there is morning sun and afternoon shade on the balcony, and you cannot hear the activities from the pool side. The Hotel and grounds are still very attractive and well kept. The staff are all very nice and welcoming. Although we were not drinking hard liquor, the brands stocked were recognizable brands. There were soft drinks and some non-alcoholic drinks also available. I would recommend you bring a thermos mug/cup to reduce the waste generated by the flimsy plastic glasses they use at the pool and beach bars. We were always able to find chaise lounges around the pool or on the beach. There was the occasional mosquito in the evenings so bring insect repellent in you want to be insured of not getting a bite. I didn’t get any bites, my partner got a few. The food was plentiful and there were lots to choose from on the buffets. Some things were absent but considering the hardships the Cuban people experience with shortages, this is to be expected. Breakfast buffet included cereal, breads and baked goods including croissants, smoothies, (sometimes there were less selections of fruit than other times), salads, hot vegetable items, eggs and an omelette station. There were sausages some days, but not bacon. Coffee was served at the table, and there is a coffee shop open 7am to 5pm everyday where you can get a variety of coffees. There was yogourt and milk, although I suspect some of the milk was made from powdered milk, it was quite suitable. Some days there would be items on the buffet and then the next day they would be gone. Items like peanut butter, prunes etc. nothing significant. The lunch buffets were plentiful and there was always fresh fish, (sometimes very bony) and pork cutlets made on the grill. There was also a pasta bar at lunch. French fries were only available at the beach bar where hamburgers could be had as well. The staff rotate between roles, and someone should let the cook at the beach bar know that one cannot empty 2 large bags of frozen fries into a deep frier and expect them to cook evenly or in less that 15 to 20 minutes, as I witnessed one day. The next day there was a different cook who understood how deep frying worked. The wine served at meals was good, coming mostly from Spain or South Africa. The a la cart restaurants were both nice and the food was nicely presented. The service was excellent, the wines were very nice. The customer representatives on the duty desk where you request your a la cart restaurant reservations are very nice and accommodating. We asked for and received some extra a la cart vouchers, as we preferred the a la cart restaurants over the buffets. There is lots of music and activities during the day. We tried out rifle target practice, and although they were older air guns, it was fun. Thanks to Larzarus for letting me take a few extra shots! There was also archery practice at the firing range, and games and activities at the pool. Personally, we didn’t like so much music at the pool, so we moved to the beach where there is no music but the sound of the surf. And the beach is beautiful with clear water and white sand. The entertainment mostly consisted of musical presentations and dance shows. The shows were over at 11pm and even though the lobby bar was open late, the hotel was quiet after that. We went into Varadero one day by bus, but there is really very little to see or do. There are some bars and restaurants there as well. We would recommend this destination for a relaxing holiday, of good value. A final note. On the bus ride back to the airport the host thanked us as Canadians for our assistance. Just visiting Cuba helps the whole island and is a major source of income for the country. We were thanked as a country for our help and assistance by Canadian corporations who help in their oil and gas industry without exploiting them or taking all the profits offshore. We were told how all the Cuban rum is aged in Canadian 10-year-old barrels, and only Canadian barrels, and we were told how all the food grade paste used in the manufacturing of the cigars comes exclusively from Canada. It made us feel proud, and hopefully more Canadians will support the Cuban people buy choosing Cuba as a holiday destination.

Sanctuary White Sands: Amazing time!!

Beautiful resort ,awesome staff, rooms are clean , no shortage of food ,drinks were plentiful and the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The only thing negative I can say is they need blankets/comforter for the beds , if you ask for a blanket they just give you another top sheet!! I will definitely be going back!!

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda: Paradise

Quiet, small resort, very clean, long gorgeous beach, you can walk for miles, no loud music on the beach ( the way we like). The stuff are very friendly, welcoming,always with the smile ( thank you “Capitano” and your team) helpful management, available all the time. The food; the best I had in Cuba and more; all kind of cheese, meat, very good Spanish wine, you can eat at the special restaurants or in the dining room ( if you don’t like what is ready make you can as chef to prepare fresh fish,  [... read more]chicken, pork, sometimes beef or seafood. We really enjoyed entertainment every night after supper; all the artists, musicians are very talented. Thank you for the amazing time, we will be back

Sanctuary White Sands: Sanctuary White Sands

Modern, New and well laid out! PROS: Great pool and nice walkway to beach. Good food and a variety of a la carte restaurants. Buildings easily identified and well lit. Great animation team! CONS Slow service(lack of personnel or experience) No shopping(no boutiques)

Melia Costa Rey: Great resort

Everything at this resort was all good. Rooms were clean and had no shortage of any products. Food was good and the staff were very friendly. Had no issues here. I highly recommend this resort. The pools were amazing and the beach was great. I will definitely be going back next year.

Starfish Jibacoa: Homey and so welcoming!

I loved my stay here and 100 percent will be returning. Most of the guests seem to be repeat visitors who are recognized and welcomed warmly by staff. My gardenview bungalo was very comfortable with great air conditioning, very hot spacious shower, comfortable bed, and bar fridge with small patio out front. It is not luxury which is totally fine with me. It had everything required for a very comfortable stay. The dining room buffet had ample selection daily of fresh baked goods and sweets, chees [... read more]es, simple salads, pasta dishes, rice dishes and selections of grilled to order pork, beef, chicken and fish daily. Breakfast offers made to order eggs and dinner the same for pasta. They do open to public and locals so some nights are quite busy and there are longer lines. Lobby bar is well stocked has cappuccino expresso machine and premium liquors. All my service was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The beach is a 5 min walk from anywhere on resort. Groomed daily and ample shade and loungers for everyone. The pool area is clean and well maintained again with ample loungers and bar area. Grounds were very well maintained. Over all infrastructure is slightly dated but did not phase me the the least. I enjoyed morning walks to tide pools, swam sandy bottom ocean. Travelled alone female felt entirely safe. Can’t wait to return very soon I hope.

Melia Las Antillas: Lovely resort

We upgraded to Elite and were on the fifth floor with an ocean view. Our room was very clean, spacious and everything was in working order. Our floor had access to a room that provided a variety of food and beverages from 7 am to 7 pm. The girls that worked there were so very friendly and helpful. The rest of the hotel was well laid out and the grounds were beautiful. There were no food issues as we expected there to be some so we were very pleased. There was no bacon but they did have ham, and  [... read more]the omelettes were good. If you were looking for a delicious barbecue burger, Norberto made them daily by the beach. The beach was why we came and it was absolutely beautiful! The staff went above and beyond to please us and had a special cocktail party for the Canadians.

Barcelo Solymar: Good Location

Great location, walking distance to downtown varadero, the food shortages in Cuba really shows at this resort not a lot of options but it was fine, I suggest hitting some of the great restaurants downtown much better quality, older hotel but clean, service was fantastic, beds very comfortable, beach is great as well, it was pretty quiet for march as a lot of people are reluctant to go to Cuba due to the shortages but things are fine there! Good relaxing vacation

Grand Aston Cayo Paredon Beach Resort: Peaceful Paradise in Cuba

The resort is a quick 20 minute drive from the Jardines Del Ray airport. We stayed in room 5412 and had a gorgeous view, hot water, comfortable beds, accessibility to USB plug ins. The beach is safe and shallow enough for children. It is one of the most clean, clear and pristine beaches I have seen. Shout out to Ebert and Yalainy at the beach bar, they are amazing! They had plentiful options from beer, gin and tonic, rum punch and tequila. There was a shortage of slush beverages during our stay  [... read more](no pina coladas or daiquiris). The service at this hotel is exceptional. Alejandro, bartender and server and the hotel gardeners treated us like family. The cons of this resort like most Cuban resorts are the food and the wait times. With that being said, we did not starve; there was always something to eat. We also were on vacation and had time to wait or would plan our meal times when it wasn’t the busiest hour. We did encounter some arrogance and hostility from the front lobby bartenders at times that was off- putting. I also would not recommend this resort if you are looking for night life.

Aston Costa Verde Beach Resort: Very nice resort - Well worth the price.

We knew going in that this resort was not a 5 star and were expecting some issues. But we were pleasantly surprised to see that the resort was quite nice and the room we were given was very spacious with a nice balcony. The bathroom was the szie of a regular hotel room. The only thing we would've like was a coffee maker in the room. If you wanted a coffee in the morning before the breakfast area opened, you had to walk all the way to the main bar to get a coffee. And the line up for the coffee w [... read more]as qute long. There was also the tendency for the power to go off abruptly, sometimes when you were having a shower. One day, due to the power outage and the A/C not working as a result, our room was untolerably hot and we had to finally leave it and go down to the beach. But, all in all, we enjoyed our holiday. The staff are very courteous and very appreciative of any gift you may give them, however small. Makes you realize how much we take for granted in our country. And makes you more thankful.

Melia Cayo Coco: ALWAYS FABULOUS

This was my 6th trip to Melia Cayo Coco. The resort is well maintained, the grounds are lovely, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff is the best. I was so pleased with the quality and variety of the food in all of the eating establishments. The beach is second to none and the weather was amazing.

Starfish Cayo Guillermo: Only 2 choices

Choice 1:kiteboard Choice 2:read n relax The ocean is only 6 to 18 inches deep. One day that depth was a kilometre off shore All sandbars. No fish. Beautiful grounds. Consistant good food. Staff was nice. But not all of them. Loved the cayo coco airport! No we will not return to this resort unless i take up kiteboarding. 21weeks over 15 years repeat cuba visitor