Melia Marina Varadero: Melissa Marina Varadero

The hotel was nice, clean, with efficient helpful staff which made the stay highly enjoyable. It was my son’s first all inclusive resort and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. He cannot wait to go back!! The food was average to good, however there was always an abundance of options and the staff was efficient at accommodating special requests and ensuring the meal was cooked to the wellness desired. We both loved the restaurant overlooking the Ocean and were present for lunch opening ever [... read more]y day. The cold pasta salads were especially good! How can you beat the views?

Melia Internacional: Wonderful vacation

The Melia Internacional is a beautiful, well-cared for hotel! The staff are all very friendly, well trained and professional! The buffet restaurants offered a lot of great options. I would highly recommend this property!

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Paradisus Rio doro

This was our second time here in past few months great resort amazing staff go far and above to make sure you have everything you need Thanks to Osmonie and Latenzo at pool bar Louise and fast Eddie for room delivery and Marisol at restaurants and all others Great snorkeling will be back soon

Melia Internacional: The best in Varadero hands down

Stayed in Varadero for a week with some friends & can't complain at all. We've been to Cuba before but this resort takes the cake. Staff are extremely helpful all around. Maids are friendly and take their time cleaning the rooms corner to corner. We're pretty picky when it comes to the cleanliness and condition of rooms but these ones exceeded our expectations. Everything is pretty much brand new, the bathrooms are pretty high end and beds are very comfortable. Only con with the rooms are the fa [... read more]ulty lights, some nights they turned on and off for no reason and were difficult to keep on. Food surpassed the regular Cuban cuisine and they have a great pizza bar + 24 hour snack bar. Night shows were entertaining and there are bars all over the resort; easy to grab drinks anywhere (super cool concept with the "blue" and "red" bar; made it easy to meet up at night with friends). Oh, and they don't cheap out on the alcohol.. All those drinks are strong! Beach is spotless as usual for Cuba. All in all, really good resort; would definitely stay here again.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: A great ten days at a wonderful resort.

We arrived at Paradisus Rio De Oro in early afternoon and were immediately greeted at registration with welcoming smiles. After a speedy registration, we were taken to our room. The buffet was open so we quickly slipped into vacation mode. The main area includes registration, shops, the lobby bar, the entertainment section and has lots of areas to enjoy the atmosphere while you sip on your favourite beverage. The grounds are lovely and you can see the great pride that the garden crew takes in k [... read more]eeping the foliage and flowers well trimmed as well as being creative in what they grow. The ecological garden is fascinating.The beach is beautiful and you can walk along, snorkel and swim, or relax in a recliner. The grounds, the public areas, the rooms and dining areas are always kept clean. There are lots of choices for dining in the various restaurants as well as at the buffet. We were greeted by friendly, caring genuine staff who were always willing to help and make your day a great one. We look forward to returning to Paradisus soon.

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Beautiful Resort

The Resort was beautiful, clean and nicely kept. Not sure if was because of the season but there was lack of staff. At the beginning of our stay, there were not many waitresses/waiters in the main buffet rooms. Also rooms were made up very late into the day. But in the last 3 days, we noticed an increase of staff and faster service. The team in the kids club were great. My kids had a blast. The rooms were clean, pools, washrooms were all clean. The people are super friendly, regardless if they  [... read more]get a tip or not. Also, even though a lot of people like the extra $$ the best things to bring for gifts for those special staff who treat you extra special are soaps, toothpaste, deodorants, creams, nuts, chips, candies etc. As per my discussions with the people there, they do not get good quality products and are very grateful for them. The food was not the greatest and remained the same every day. There was just a lack of spices, seasonings -- salt. Bring some mayonnaise, ketchup and hot sauce and you won't complain. The beach was amazing, water was great!! The entertainment was not the best, as in other islands in the Caribbean. But it didn't matter too much. My overall experience was great and I would definitely go back.

Sol Varadero Beach: Great resort

The hotel was great! Excellent service from all the staff, comfortable and modern looking rooms, beautiful and well kept beach made lounging around a daily habit and everything was so easily accessible.

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Wonderful getaway

Our first all inclusive, so we don't have a large sample to work with. 7 days of relaxation and sun. We chose the Royal Service option after having to reduce our time there from 10 to 7 days. The upgrade was absolutely worth it. A beautiful infinity pool with a superb view and great service. Employees unconditionally focussed on exceeding your expectations and ensuring you enjoyed your stay. The resort does show some signs of aging (examples: loose pool tiles, aging toilets, worn out seat cu [... read more]shions, lounges by the main pool were past their past). But overall these minor draw backs are well outweighed by a great spot, quiet rooms and friendly guests. If you are looking for inpool bars and a lively experience, the main resort may be more your scene. But if you want privacy, a getaway and a chance to recharge. Royal Service may be right for you. We are already thinking about our next stay.

Melia Varadero: Nice Resort

Resort grounds are a bit on the smaller size than most Caribbean resort, but this hotel did the job nonetheless, we upgraded to the level section which is recommended, we wanted something we got it, service was fast and always available, spoke to other guest not on The level and their experience was different mostly due to weather out of 10 days we had sun for 3 so a lot of days we were inside which the resort interior is small as well so it led to busy common areas. Our experience was nice it w [... read more]asn't the best location or resort I've traveled too but it did the job. Beach areas are okay but it is not on the main varadero strip and it has lots of rocks in the ocean which is not the case on the main strip. Pool water was always freezing, they seem to pump cold water daily in it.The food was great no issue there, this resort have amped up the cuba bad food rep, we ate well all week. Look I'm not picky we've managed and it did the job but truth be told the above are facts and should be known.

Melia Las Dunas: GREAT GET AWAY!

GREAT HOTEL Beautiful beaches, great pools, all staff were friendly and very helpful. No shortage of food or beverages. Nightly entertainment. Rooms were clean and close to everything. Looking forward to my next vacation and we will definately stay at the Las Dunas.

Melia Internacional: best in varadero

a north american style hotel with cuban cost. easy to get around, clean pool and buffet with something for everyone. short walking distance to town. great service and drinks. a pleasant surprise in an otherwise iffy country

Paradisus Rio De Oro: Excellent Resort: Much Better Than Expected

This was my first time in Holguin and my partners second. As it was our anniversary, and her 2nd time at the resort -- we requested and were graciously authorized for a upgrade to the villas-- . essentially a bungalow with a nice patio out back facing the mountains and a walk way. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The food at the resort was very good, much better than we expected. However, the vino tinto (red wine) was likely the worst we have ever had at any resort although so [... read more]me of the wines available for purchase were quite good. There were some things not available, such as bananas and grapefruit -- which I understand is a logistical thing so let us move on. The beach and water were excellent albeit certain areas of the beach were somewhat treacherous to get into the water so we entered the ocean further up the beach -- which is why I only gave 4* for the beach. The pools are definitely 5* and we especially enjoyed the swim up bar. We found that all the staff were wonderful, especially Manager Emile (a fellow guitarist), Eduardo in the pool bar, Marisol, who seemed to be everywhere and Roberto at the beach bar all went above and beyond in their duties and should be highly commended. As a musician, I had the distinct pleasure of performing Cuban tunes such as Chan Chan, La Bamba, Guatanamara and of course Hotel California (not so Cuban however people always asked for it) with Alex, Vlady and Manuel several times (Echo Band) -- who are incredibly talented musicians. Cuba is such a great country for music going as far back as The Buena Vista Social Club musicians. I was unaware that scuba diving was available free at this resort; however, when I was told of this by bar patron Mark, I immediately signed up and was able to complete a great dive amongst some beautiful coral and fish life. Be sure to bring your diver's certification and log book. The gym facilities were very good albeit I did only work out twice. There are weight plates and an assortment of dumbells and of course your typical machines. Be sure to go to the beach area behind the spa. The management invited Cheryl and I to a special by invitation only dinner at the Beach Bar restaurant on our final evening where incidentally they also have live music during the week from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. by Alex's band. We must say that this special dining experience was fantastic! The chef went out of his way to make an incredible six course dinner which we enjoyed while listening to a very talented solo musician playing her nylon string guitar. We would highly recommend you stay at Paradisus Rio de Oro and please tell the aforementioned people hello from Larry and Cheryl and that we highly recommended them. To give you an idea of the exchange, I received 39 CUCs for 50 $Cdn. Have fun and drink responsibly. BTW if you have any old cell phones you plan to get rid of, bring for the locals.

Hotel Camino del Mar: Average resort

there was no "hot" water - fixtures in the bathroom were pretty old. toilet issue having to flush 3 times advised not to throw paper in the toilet Service was very good - people very accommodating Food was okay but not much variation

Melia Varadero: Close but no cigar

my father and I stayed at this resort and I hoped for a bit more. I keep in mind that Cuba is not Vegas but there were small things that were definitely lacking. Overall we were pleased but small things could have made this stay better. The cheapest plastic cups. A swim up bar 2m away from service. No hot tub. 24 hour bar food was not good. The hotel also lacked ambience. Past 11 you might as well go to bed. Nothing at all to do

Paradisus Los Cayos: Excellent resort

The staff are the main plus quickly followed by the high standard of facility. The resort is only about 14 months old and still really shows its "newness". Rooms, public areas and grounds are very well maintained. Staff treated us very well. Always a smile from everyone. Would definitely go again. Have already recommended to friends.

Melia Jardines del Rey: Good Resort!

Grounds are lovely. Standard rooms do need some updating. Our toilet wouid not flush properly. Beds are not clean and have a musty smell. My bedsheets had a stain for the whole week, so they were never changed. Pillows and bed are stiff and uncomfortable. The beach is gorgeous and the food is not bad. There is something for everyone. Entertainment was great. I wouid go to this resort again with my family, possibly next year.

Melia Marina Varadero: Amazing Beach

We are bringing back the beach with us. How wonderful to see your toes in the water up to your shoulders. Aqua water with white sand. ❤️❤️❤️ The food is ok but over expect. The staff is excellent don’t forget to tip 😉

Sol Varadero Beach: Mostly great

The renovated resort is very clean and the rooms are lovely. We were upgraded to the Superior building, because we were return guests. Had an issue with a smell in the room the first two nights, and was told by reception that the hotel was full and to keep coming back to check in the afternoon. I went searching for the Tour operator rep to see if she could help, and ironically ran into the Customer Service Manager, and she was the absolute best, and had a new room for us that afternoon!  [... read more]The staff are extremely friendly, and work long hours, but still show up with a smile each and every day. The buffet was a little better than average for Cuba, but expect the normal issues of repetition, and running out of items. The ala cartes were good, our fav was the Italian. The beach is beautiful as always, with lots of palapas for shade, but no shade at the pool at all. The entertainment was excellent, each night performances in different areas of the resort, which we found refreshing over the typical shows experienced in all inclusive before. I would def recommend this resort. As long as you are aware of the common issues Cuba experiences with getting supplies, and controls by the government, which are usually beyond the control of resort management, you will not be disappointed.

Paradisus Varadero: Paradisus Varadero Resort - 4 1/2 Stars it is NOT

Paradisus Varadero, Cuba is a nice hotel in general but it is far from being a 4 1/2 star category given to it by many sites. It's more like 4 stars and even 3 1/2 in many aspects. The location and beach with its swaying coconut palms right on the white sandy beach is a lovely sight and to be cherished. It does not get more beautiful than this. Our disappointment started upon arrival. We arrived at the hotel at 2 pm but reception did not give us our 2 rooms until past 5 pm because they were not  [... read more]ready! Granted the resort is huge and spread out but management should hire more house-keeping staff. Finally, when we got the rooms they did not have any smaller towels and we had to ask for them. The tiles were cracked and most locks in the resort did not work - especially most annoying were non-functioning locks in the public toilets around the resort. Faucets to wash sand off feet did not work. There were no more beach towels left after 12.30 pm !! Food was OK but extremely bland - there is enough variety in the buffets to satisfy almost everyone but by the same token because they have so much variety they could easily make some dishes a bit spicier. Their salt is bitter IF it came out of sprinkler in the first place. We didn't understand why they don't use iodized salt which runs freely even in humid countries. The beer is good, but liquors were terrible.The staff and all waiters were great and very friendly.. 5 stars for the beach, most waiters and housekeeping. Cashiers exchanging money were very unfriendly and rude. The dining room is new and has a great view of the beach. The resort is TOO BIG TO RUN EFFICIENTLY UNLESS MORE STAFF IS HIRED. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE EVENING SHOWS ON A FAIRLY BIG STAGE WERE FANTASTIC - 5 * STAR

Sol Cayo Coco: Awesome

Everyone was super friendly, helpful, clean and the drinks were amazing. Blanca at the main bar was amazing every morning, our housekeeper did a wonderful job and all the wait staff was incredible. I am excited to book my trip next year at the same resort. This was my third time going to Sol Cayo coco and like I said I’m looking forward to going again.