Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Amazing resort!

The complex was big but never hard to navigate around. The food was the best I’ve ever had at a resort, I recommend booking steak house and Japanese al a cartes. they have a good variety for liquor and lots of pools if your a pool person. Always something to do at this resort for all age groups!

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Amazing resort!

This hotel wants to please you. Honestly the Iberostar staff want you to have the trip of your lifetime. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Nice pool area with tons of lounge chairs. Beach with great drink service, umbrellas and loungers. Can't say enough good things. It is also very kid friendly. You are one hour out of Puerto Vallarta but just make sure your trip includes transfers, as it can get pricey to get there. The rooms are very clean, and have great showers with comfortable [... read more] beds. The have the star kids club if your kids enjoy that kind of thing. Our son was shy, so we would just drop by to check out the activities with him. The food at the resort was amazing. They have a great snack bar by the pool with fries, hot dogs, burgers, salads, quesadillas and icecream. Special shout out to Valeria our concierge, and Gloria who does quilling by the ping pong tables.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: 10th visit but a little disappointed this time

I recently vacationed at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Riviera Maya. This was my 10th time visiting this resort. I have always returned to this hotel mainly because it is accessible, but also for its great value, amenities, food and service. But, on this last trip in November I was a little disappointed. When we tried to make our 3 a-la-carte restaurant reservations on the first day, we were told that the hotel was completely booked and had difficulty getting any restaurant reservation. Howe [... read more]ver, each night throughout the week, we witnessed at least 2 of the 8 restaurants we had to choose from were closed. If your hotel is full, why would you close restaurants and not let your guests know? Also, as a returning guest, I was continually harassed to join the Iberostar Club and book directly with the hotel on future visits. Once I decline, the hotel concierge staff should not pursue the matter. Otherwise the trip was very enjoyable. Regarding the accessibility, it would be great if the hotel could add a few more wheelchair accessible spots on the beach in addition to the existing two. These spots are in high demand, so a couple more spots would be greatly appreciated.

Iberostar Selection Holguin: New, Modern Hotel with Good Service, Good Food and Lively Entertainment

We travelled as a group of 7 – my husband and I, our 11yr old daughter, and 4 seniors. We’ve been to Cuba and the Costa Verde/Playa Pasquero area multiple times, but first time to Iberostar Selection Holguin. First off, I’d like to thank Eliana and Leandro for answering my countless questions, even prior to booking the trip! You both made the decision to book and the planning process for our group easy! Speaking of customer service, I’d been told that when the hotel opened, they on [... read more]ly hired experienced staff and it really shows. Everyone knows what they’re doing and a solid 95% have excellent English language skills. We also saw many familiar faces from previous trips to other hotels in the area! Check In: We arrived a bit late after some weather in Toronto caused a delay, but were greeted by all the entertainers and even “Starky” as we got off the bus. Check in itself went smoothly, even after needing to change one of our room assignments. Shuttles were ready and waiting, and we were in our room in no time. Upon arrival, our maid Yelenis came and introduced herself then gave us the extra towel for the new room (3 of us). Rooms: We stayed in room 25201 – just to the side of pool and kids area. A bit far from the main lobby and most restaurants, but not a bad walk if you cut through the pool. The room itself was fresh and modern. Careful in the shower – the floor tray is very shallow and it’s easy to flood the bathroom. TV stations are limited and seemed to change partway through the week. Just a heads up for parents - my daughter was watching Disney channel the first couple days while getting ready for bed…but then the next day (and then after) it had changed to a Spanish feed and we lost all but Showtime (had HBO earlier) and CNN for English channels. Around the Resort: This place is huge… all the buildings are very spread out so there is a lot of walking or calling the shuttle. Shuttles usually come quickly when called – we only had a couple times that they didn’t come within 5min. As others have mentioned, there are mosquitoes and other biting bugs – now, I’m not talking about swarms of them like you’re camping in the Muskoka wilderness, but the resort surrounded by natural brush and there are some naturalized areas in the middle of the resort as well so there are definitely going to be mosquitoes in the morning while it’s cool, and evening when the sun goes down. While we were there, they were mowing the overgrown lawn (was a good 1.5-2ft tall grass in some areas) so I would expect that will help, but I would recommend a dusting of bug spray before you head out at night for sure. By no means is this a ‘vacation spoiler’…just be aware, know that’ll you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors, and simply come prepared. Restaurants: The main buffet was good as expected... as I’ve said before, we don't expect 5 star gourmet selections, we are realistic. There was a good variety of food every day along with the ‘usual’ items so you can always find something. Every meal there are fresh cooking station – omelets, pancakes, French toast for breakfast, then lunch and dinner had meats and seafood, pasta and pizza. I was also nice to see Yanet (formerly of Blau/Fiesta Americana Costa Verde) on the omelet station in the morning! One word of caution… the coffee at breakfast is STRONG! I usually love the Cuban coffee at breakfast, but it was far too strong for me this time. My husband liked it, but the rest of us had Americano or lattes instead for breakfast. 24hr Snack Bar – Small menu, but definitely hits the spot for lunch or midnight snack. “Chicken Delights” aka fried chicken strips were a fan favourite with our group. I also enjoyed the pizza. Japanese – Dinner and a show! The chefs are great with the crowd. I enjoyed the vegetable tempura and teppanyaki selection. While not as flavorful as other teppan restaurants I’ve been to, was quite good. Steakhouse – like many have said, they don’t actually have steak on the menu. I had the pork and my daughter had the veal, which looked pretty much like steak anyway! Both were really good. One of our group had the “XL Hamburger”…not sure what the regular sized one looked like, but this one definitely wasn’t XL.. was just like you’d get at the snack bar, so skip that one. Gourmet – I would say this one was my favourite. I had the sirloin here, and even though they cautioned that it ‘wasn’t the best cut of meat’ it was actually really good! They also had a chocolate mousse for dessert that I highly recommend if you’re a fan of sweets Café – First Cuban resort that actually had iced tea on the menu! You can also get blended iced coffees in a variety of flavours and lots of other specialty coffees you’d find at certain major fancy coffee chains. Room service – we had to try it! Was easy to order and they came quickly (within about 25min). Food was fresh and a decent temperature as well. The driver brought it right in to our room table for us – proper plates and cutlery too. Fun and Entertainment: The entertainment staff – there are so many of them and there’s almost always something going on. My daughter loves taking part in all the activities around the pool, so we always take this into consideration when looking at places to go. The magic carpet is hilarious to watch and the kids love it! Special thanks to: Sol and Katy every morning at stretching and aqua Zumba. Charly, Lianetsy, Felix, Franklyn, Nairobis, Leonardo…and SO many more for all their energy with dancing lessons and various activities, day and night. …and a big shout out to Andreas – thank you for spending so much time playing ping pong and pool in the evenings! Beach party on Saturday night was fun – the only downside is the foam came out near the end and a lot of the little ones who would have really liked it had gone to bed already. My suggestion would be to have a kids foam party during the day, or have it earlier in the evening. We missed the bulk of Cuban Day while off the resort that day, but Friday they made the paella again by the pool! Massage Therapists: Rahillio and Yamila are both great, caring and professional – thanks for all your help in taking care of our family and making the trip much more comfortable, especially for one of our family members who would otherwise be in pain due to travelling and all the walking at the resort! I recommend taking the ‘promotional sample massage’ – you won’t be disappointed! Pools: We stayed at the main pool. Very rarely did I see anyone at all in the activity pool. Water temperature was a bit cool, but quite comfortable once you’re in on a sunny day. We spent most of our time around the pool during the day. Check out Giovanni’s juggling at the bar! Beach: I thought I would love the small beach at the hotel since it’s so shallow, but unfortunately we were only there for about 10 min when my daughter had her back covered in sand fleas. If you’re planning on being in the water, you have nothing to worry about… but unless you douse your kids in the saltwater first, be prepared for bites as they play in the sand :( We mentioned this to one of the hotel staff and they said they knew it was a problem, especially in the morning. We had no major bug issues in the evening at the beach. On the other hand… while a bit far, if you take the shuttle over to Pasquero Beach, it’s fantastic. Beautiful clear water, no seaweed, no bugs and soft sand. Now that’s a beach! Overall we had a great family getaway and will be back!

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Very nice family resort

It’s a brand new resort with young energetic people working. Lots of open space between living and activity buildings and golf carts are always available to take you there if you find walking challenging. There are two beaches; the closest to resort has shallow water also some people were bitten by sand flies. But the further beach is quite nice. Cafeteria and specialty restaurants quite good for Cuba. Entertainment staff always kept my granddaughter quite busy. Wish they had a Canadian TV sta [... read more]tion given that there were three Chinese stations and no tourist from China. I would like to take this opportunity to warn potential traveler when booking Air Transat package through Tripcentral.ca. On Tripcentral.ca website this package was advertised for one price per person. But on second page it was summed up for two people. After agreeing to purchase the package I noticed the price being higher per person then advertised. When I brought this to Tripcentral.ca attention they informed me that the price is at the point of sale and cannot be changed or canceled. Misleading advertisement remained on their website even after being informed.

Iberostar Selection Holguin: It was ok

The room and the food were excellent spread out over too large area. It was a long walk across a bridge to the large beach minimal beach bar no beach barbecue there is no spa the employees were very pleasant and polite small beach had a nice bar Henry was very good and lots of joking around

Iberostar Selection Holguin: Very classy

Top knotch facility located on many lush acres Lots of ambience Exceptionall well maintained Staff well trained, very courteous and work tirelessly to please Relaxing and accomodates all age groups

Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero: Lovely stay at Bella Vista

I enjoyed this hotel very much. The service was very good. The room was clean and large. The grounds and each restaurant was well kept. The lobby was the best place to sit and relax. The logistics of this hotel made it easy to move around. I like that the pool was close to the beach. The beach is beautiful especially for swimming. The food was okay but understandably its Cuba and no fault of the staff.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Fantastic Resort - Will be back!

Rooms were exceptionally clean, the grounds were beautifully manicured, the public washrooms were fully functional and very clean. The beach was very clean and lots of shade areas if you needed it. The staff were very attentive and always eager to please. Even though there is no night entertainment (theatre) they did provide great house bands in the lobby bar every night as well as a fashion show and an aquatic show in the pool area. Will definitely return.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Good times!

This is our 4th visit to Iberostar Laguana Azul and hopefully not the last. Love the proximity of everything. Beach is beautiful. All staff are lovely and helpful. Hotel could use some renos and hand sanitizer!

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Just go !

Great place , pool , beach , amazing food , nicest hosts in the world ! Is it perfect nope ! Will I go back ? Hell ya ! will I tell anyone who asks how great this place is , absolutely ! Just GO !!!!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: A pleasant resort

We had a junior suit which is actually a longer regular room. For two person I guess a regular room gives you the same comfort for less money. Pros: - the resort is clean, the room is clean and well maintained. - the air conditioning is not blowing toward the bed which for me is excellent. - the food is good everywhere but at the buffet is excellent, pay attention you get fatter in matter of days Cons: -the distance from beach to buffet is big and the shuttle system doesn't work properly [... read more]. Be prepared for a lot of walking

Iberostar Waves Quetzal: Exceeded my expectations

Hotel Iberostar Quetzal and hotel Tulum are separated by a jungle like setting, with paths winding thru rock, jungle and small waterfalls. Coati, iguanas everywhere, with howler monkeys passing over twice daily. (Or landing on your balcony!) The resort was immaculately kept everywhere, rooms were large with balconies and cleaning staff that were so friendly and accommodating! The beach was groomed daily, clearly making it the best for miles. There are 2 buffets (1 in Quetzal, 1 in Tulum, identic [... read more]al), featured food changed daily, simply amazing and never ran low even for late night dinners. I did not book an a la carte, the buffet had EVERYTHING! With 350 rooms this resort was the perfect size. In building 24 ground level, 1 min to pool, 2 min to beach, 1 min to nightly entertainment which were of high quality. My favorite still the quiet lounge at hotel entrance, the singing left me in awe. There is a quiet pool, the main wrap around pool with hourly entertainment at the far end, kids pool and the cold swim up pool. They even babysit/entertain your kids for a bit, unsure of details, just watched them having so much fun! If you are a smoker just tell them, you'll go to building where your neighbors won't hate you. Mostly it's the staff made my week the best ever, they were amazing. Hit Mexico over 30 times now, at least 20 were at resorts, never hit one a second time, until now, will definitely revisit Iberostar Queztal. Recommendations: Bring a few mx pesos or USD, (tips) don't use the ATM at front desk, you'll pay hard. Hit a bank ATM in Playa off 5th ave, (ATM on 5th ave more subject to breaches) go back, front desk great at breaking large bills to small for tips. Don't hit a bank use ATM. Don't purchase in resort you'll pay hard! Thanks Iberostar see u next nov. Your resort, mostly staff are the best I ever met

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Don't waste your money.

The outside is kept neat and tidy, however the rooms are very bad. We had to argue to get moved to a room that had functioning air conditioning and then it didn’t function that well. The beds are made in the rooms but that is all. There is dirt on the walls, doors, trim, and balcony railings and chairs that never get wiped down. I contracted a planters wart from the shower, therefore it was not being disinfected properly. We ran out of toilet paper twice. The cleaning staff didn’t refill  [... read more]the holders despite giving her many gifts and money. The food is not good, most of it is cold when it should be hot. I know that most food on resorts is mediocre, however, this was inedible. I survived on bread and pizza. I don’t eat bread at home but that’s all there was. The beach is beautiful of course but they don’t rake it and there is garbage strewn about. I’d say that about 60% of the staff is surly. And I don’t blame them because they don’t have support from Iberostar. I’ve been to many, many resorts and this doesn’t even compare to the worst I was at before this. There is a huge gap from this one to the next worse. There is not free Wi-fi, you pay 1 convertible peso per hour. I could go on and on about all of my frustrations with this resort but I think you get the idea.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites: Recent stay at Iberostar Paraiso Maya

My family and I recently stayed at Iberostar and we can’t say it enough the place is amazing. From the cleanliness of not only the rooms but the whole resort to the amazing food and drinks. The entertainment team is amazing and they put on great shows and always have activities during the day. The resort is also great if you have kids. Star kids. They have interactive shows that they do with the kids, they then perform in the evening. They have kids water park and programs for them. The pools  [... read more]are amazing, the have a wave pool, lazy river and a great beach and all very clean. They also have a shopping centre if you want to do some shopping. The staff are very friendly and always happy to see you. Also for amenities, you don’t need to bring a thing, they have big bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryer, towels, robe, slippers. We did not see one bug and I have to mention the smell when you enter the lobby is amazing. We highly recommend this resort and we definitely will be returning.

Iberostar Selection Cancun: 5 star

The resort is spotless the food is excellent and the staff are helpful and friendly. The beach is well kept. Highly recommend this hotel. The hotel is about a 10 minute cab ride to downtown Cancún and ideally situated

Hotel Bella Costa: Nice

L’hotel est propre, la plage très petite, la bouffe, c’est Cuba, faut pas trop en demander. Le personnel amical et serviable. L’animation est faible. Mes besoins primaires étaient comblés, bon lit, eau chaude, mais bouffe souvent froide. Est-ce que j’y retournerais, oui mais à très faible prix. Bonne vacance à vous!!!

Iberostar Coral Holguin: First Class Destination

Tranquil and beautiful resort within a resort. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. They all face the private Coral pool, which is a few steps away from the rooms. The second floor rooms have very private and comfortable balconies. The rooms come with a male or female "butler" who is available to assist with tasks that would take time away from your vacation (such as booking dining reservations or excursions). The Coral restaurant provides a fine dining experience every day. Maria and the  [... read more]dining staff provide excellent service and high end menu choices (better than most hotels in Canada, IMO). The idea that Cuban food is boring is a dated stereotype. The food is not spicy, but it is tasty. As a bonus, excellent varietal Chilean wines are served with dinner and the bottle is left at your table. If you're in the mood for something different or quicker, there are several choices at the main resort. The Japanese restaurant is fun, but for the most part, you can't beat the Coral. There is daily morning and evening housekeeping service, if you want it. The evening service will replace your beach towels, which is a nice touch. Lots of loungers with proper pads, which avoids the unhappy dynamic you get into at the resorts down the beach where rudimentary loungers are in short supply. There is a quiet reading area off the Coral lobby (with books "donated" by other guests) if you get a rainy day, but there are few of those during winter. We had ten perfect days this year. The weather in the Holguin area is reliably warm all year, so you know what to pack for your perfect vacation. The Coral is an adult-only luxury experience. It does cost a little more, but the Tripcentral format makes it very easy to compare and for my money, the Coral is well worth the extra.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Enjoyed the Resort

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo is a wonderful family resort. Very clean, food excellent, staff friendly, very interactive, beach was excellent, no seaweed so far. Seen they did a lot with children. I would definitely recommend this resort.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites: Great family resort

My fiance and I came to Iberostar early November for a week getaway. The staff was very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. We spent most of our time at the beach and the main pool. The beach was beautiful and well maintained - you will have to swim atop corals to swim and float at the beach, beware of jelly fish as we both got stung. The entertainment crew was great and fun through the day from entertaining beach volleyball and games to pool activities. The resort is big as well so you a [... read more]re able to roam around and walk all over without the need of golf carts to get from point A to point B. Our rooms were great as well, spacious and clean. The restaurants were wonderful as well with plenty of options - would highly recommend this resort for families and young kids as there were a lot of entertainment for kids and lots of families. We had a great time but if you’re looking for an adult crowd, may not be the right resort for you.