Occidental Caribe: Not my type of Resort

The resort was way too big for my taste. The large pools were very clean but completely packed. The beach and ocean were beautiful however the waves stopped you from swimming. The rooms were clean but could have done with an update. The grounds were well maintained and spacious. The food was ok and you certainly wouldn’t go hungry. Not all, but the majority of employees didn’t seem happy and tried to avoid you unless you were tipping.

Occidental Caribe: Not good, not bad

Positive aspects: - very close to the airport - nice beach - decent food - good beds - nice grounds - beach towels - never had issues changing them Negative aspects - check in is very slow...we were 3-4 families arriving together and it took forever...wondering how bad is in the season - The first room they gave us it was next door to the casino....I believe they should use their common sense...and not assign rooms next door to the casino to families who travel with small children -  [... read more]quite a few rooms have AC issues. - As we went in the off season...the resort was full on the weekend with local people, who are noisy. The fact that the ocean was rough forced all of us to stay by the pool. The pool water got quite dirty. - The service in the restaurant - asking for cutlery? you were better off to go grab it yourself from their stations. Same for asking for a soda, water or coffee - The service at the bar - not as bad as in the restaurant...but we definitely had better

Barcelo Solymar: A great time!

Reviews look very mixed online, but in reality, it was a great trip! Food was good (for Cuba standards), hotel was good, activities were good, everyone was so friendly! Great location - close to Varadero town and 2 hours from Havana. Would definitely go to this resort again!

Occidental Caribe: Party central ?

Great hotel , beach front. Food was lacking quality. Friday to Sunday is a pure party, locals and all. Definitely recommend but you’ll need to get a room away from poolside to be able to sleep nice and tight

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Amazing resort !

Barcelo Bavaro Beach is an adult only hotel part from the Barcelo Bavaro Palace .It has all the options and you can enjoy both hotels and their amenities .The grounds are beautifully maintained, service and staff very friendly, beautiful beach shallow water ideal for swimming.Our experience for the 5 time beautiful as usual.

Barcelo Solymar: Most Breathtaking Experience

There is no doubt that we would’ve had a better stay in Varadero. The resort was beautiful with the beach just a few steps away and the food and drinks were always well put together. The staff was always so welcoming and made sure we were satisfied. We cant wait for our next trip back in the near future.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Spectacular place!

My husband and I returned to this resort third time because we love this place so much! We took our friends with us this time and they've been also amazed by the beach, restaurants, evening program and disco, and also food. We loved to eat at the beach restaurant where you can enjoy the beach view. Personal working in this resort keep this place very clean and tidy. We can't thank them enough for making our vacation special every time we come here.There is everything you need! I would recommend  [... read more]this place to everyone.

Barcelo Solymar: Mediocre Resort

The resort itself is not bad, but it wasn't as clean as it could've been, and it had a weird funky smell inside. Some things are falling apart in the resort grounds and in the rooms. There was hardly any entertainment. The bars in the resort wouldn't offer certain drinks, and you'd have to go to the other one... if it was still open..they'd close early. The pool was nice and the beach was amazing... although, I wish the beach chairs also had tables to put your drinks on.

Allegro Playacar: Amazing Vacation at Allegro Playacar

We just returned from our 3rd trip to Allegro Playacar this year for 7 nights. Amazing great resort...people very friendly. Not too much traffic which made my vacation a treat..very relaxing. The beach was awesome...great white sand and not overcrowded. washrooms... Nice clean rooms, wonderful staff.The pools are always clean as are the beautiful grounds. The buffet was excellent with a different experience each night..food excellent although more seafood would have been appreciated. Special th [... read more]anks to Freddy and Fidel who went out of their way to make our buffet dinners fun, enjoyable and memorable. The entertainment crew always has something going on to keep you from getting bored. The workers at all the restaurants will give you superb attention, love it! The front desk made our check-in and check-out a smooth operation and we do not have anything to complaint about. This was our 3th time at this resort, we will definitely return in the future but we will also visit other resorts in the Playacar area. Until the next time

Royal Hideaway Playacar: Perfect size and location

This is a beautiful, well maintained, very clean resort. Our room was beautiful and well appointed. The decor throughout the resort was old Spanish influenced and furniture everywhere was very fine quality. The staff were excellent, polite and very accommodating. The best part was the magnificent swimming pool with plenty of comfortable seating and shade for everyone. The food was very good although I personally do not like having to make reservations. The beach is beautiful but the distance  [... read more]from the pool to the ocean is too far with no shade closer to the water. Check in time is rigidly monitored at 3:00 pm. Period. No exceptions. Not acceptable for a five star resort. However, having said that it was a lovely experience and we would return.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Excellent Resort

The hotel was kept very clean. There was a number of Specialty Restaurants with very good food and the buffets had lots of delicious choices as well. The grounds and beach were clean and well maintained. Premium rooms had excellent customer services. All in all it was a great resort.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Good value, not a 5 star

The resort is a bit outdated and in need of few renovations. Food is just OK, occasionally just bland and not properly cooked (e.g. "baked" potatoes are almost raw) . The resort is huge yet it's kept very clean. Beach is awesome, lots of shade under palm trees. Staff is friendly and helpful. Recommended for families with smaller kids as there is plenty of stuff to do all day long.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Best beach, nice people

This is a great resort to relax; the shallow water is safe for kids. we’ve been there in June and again in late August when the water was warm, air temperature was 31C. The French restaurant has one of the best chefs. However, all the restaurants are great. The buffet is diversified, even for vegetarians. The one at the second floor is more quiet than the one at the ground level. At the second floor Maria makes the best Spanish coffee. The only problem is the internet as we’ve got d [... read more]isconnected several times a day.

Royal Hideaway Playacar: Paradise!

This was my first ever trip to Mexico, and from the moment I got off the airplane it was just magical! First off, the people are incredibly kind and helpful. Arriving at the resort was like walking into a slice of heaven. The Royal Hideaway Playacar is absolutely breathtaking. The grounds are consistently and beautifully manicured. The room was spectacular! Very comfortable bed and luxurious washroom. It also had a lovely balcony with a view of the pool and ocean. Who could ask for more! The foo [... read more]d was unreal! I have never eaten so decadently for 7 days straight. The service was absolutely 5 star. Everyone was extremely kind and very accommodating. I’ve never been so sad to leave a resort as I was The Royal Hideaway Playacar ❤️

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great time had by all

Beautiful resort. Took a few days for them to get our rooms together (as we requested at booking) with the group we were with but eventually we were all together. Staff was awesome. Food was fabulous. All in all, a great place to stay.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Very nice

The resort was very clean, and nice gardens. The food was very good, you can’t possibly go hungry here. However I will say the al la carte dinner portions are way too large- so much waste! The resort is very large so if you have mobility issues I may not recommend as transportation is scarce. Many things to do here. The beach was ok- not as long and rock free as one would hope. The beach front at the colonial was the nicest and really the only option for swimming. Having the premium level was  [... read more]nice but lots of room for improvement here-was not able to get wine in the room unless you wanted to pay $50 US a bottle so we ventured out to a local store by way of taxi and got really nice wine for under $20 per bottle . The bars do not open until 11 am and the pool bars don’t open until 12 pm . Must be 18 or older to drink and to use the spa - was not too thrilled that our 16 year old could not use the spa . We were a party of 8 so we arranged our own transportation with Canada Transfers ( who were totally awesome in every way) to and from the resort . All though there was a lot of nice staff there is also a lot who could smile more and not look so intimidating or that you are bothering them.

Palma Real: Laid back fun!

This hotel is pretty big for a 3 star. It has 5 buildings 3 pools, a large buffet area, 3 restaurants and the entertainment stage is awesome. The entertainers are so talented. The beach is beautiful everywhere in Varadero. The staff are friendly and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will stay again.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Excellent

Great food and grounds, nice beach, highly recommended. It's a complex made of several hotels. Staff was constantly working on maintaining grounds and cleanliness. Make sure that you have small change to tip everyone.

Occidental Caribe: Trip Central

ThankS ThankS ThankS BOOM Appreciate Trip central service and recommendations Plane was a good time Food was average SWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT We need a vacation from our vacation ;)

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Trip review

Our trip was amazing and Jenn was fantastic. Helped us out so much. Only problem we had was with the parking. We weren't clear on where to park and we parked in the wrong lot. Ended up having to pay $125 to get out! Other than that everything was great.