Hotel Los Cactus: A great stay!

The room was clean and quite spacious with great natural light, the staff were so helpful and very kind ! The food was decent and the amenities were good too, I particularly enjoyed the private beach.

Starfish Jibacoa: Nice resort (but no covid mesures!)

We stayed for 7 days and it was amazing. However, if covid19 worries you, there are basically no mesures over there. FOOD: The food was the same everyday, and they have salt and pepper and sometimes ketchup & mayo! There was a milk shortage on day 4-5 out of 7 so no pina colada or Spanish coffee! There is always enough food and they recharge the buffet. Deserts are ok, some are nicer! DRINKS: Next time, I will bring lime juice. They have 2 bars (lobby bar 24h, beach bar from 10 to 10). T [... read more]hey have all kinds of alcohol at the lobby and a blander at the pool/beach. RESTAURANTS: They have 1 buffet and 1 à la carte. We got fried fish n chips and chocolate cake which is served at the buffet. The fish was salty, crispy and fresh! ROOMS: We got room #7 which was a nice bungalow in front of the beach. The rooms are cleaned everyday, and the bed is changed almost daily or every 2-3rd day! The floors are wiped, and mopped and the toilet is cleaned everyday! On the last day, I found a bunch of mini ants in the bathroom - that may be the reason why I’m full of bites on the feet’s. Or I may had it from the sand. Beware that there is no bus for the tourists to go to Varadero or Havana, and a cab will be around 100$ USD. We decided to do a 1 day excursion in Havana for 120$ CAD about the same price. *No gift and rhum bottles were included with the room as the contract stated. Overall, we got a fair price around 1100$-1200$ each for 8 days and we would go again.

Hotel Villa Cuba: Be leisure

Be live Experience was amazing, Cuba is a fantastic, safe wonderful place. We did have some confusion on our flight, our visas for cuba where not handed out properly and information shared from flight crew was misleading. After waiting for documents we got in. I blame Covid and online vaccine misinformation for this. Great time anyway Cheers.

Melia Las Americas: Amazing!

We have been to MLA multiple times and it never disappoints. Exceptional on all levels accommodations (Level) amenities, beach, food/bar service. The people there are amazing, I wish I could name all that made an impact but there are too many to name. Sadly we had a day of rain, no one’s fault but the liveliness of the staff made the day wonderful.

Playa Vista Azul: So much fun!

We had a fantastic holiday! We had been to the same resort January 2020. Most of the same staff. They are fantastic! Lulu, Junior and Carlos make the trip one to remember.They keep you activated and having a fun time. Entertainment nights were amazing. My husband loved rock and roll night. Food was great and lots of it. Beaches are breathtaking. The change was how happy the staff was. Head of customer relations was very rude. Everyone else was amazing. Cleanliness of the hotel has gone down the [... read more] tubes. The rooms need updating already. Looks like a hurricane wrecked the wood in the main Floor rooms. We couldn’t shut any drawers. The maids clean to make it look clean but they don’t clean surfaces. Small amount of cockroaches but nothing to ruin the trip. We had an awesome time and would recommend this resort. I hope they change the customer relations agent. I had to go in there to confirm a repeat guest invitation to Neptune and was treated rudely. Other than that we loved our trip!

Paradisus Varadero: Not Worth The Money

This hotel was not worth the price we paid. The staff for the most part were friendly and helpful. The sanitary standards are not like we’re used to in North America. If cutlery or pot spoon fell on the floor it would be picked up and placed back for use. They only washed the pot spoon they were cooking with when we commented on it. There were flies and beetles (hopefully not roaches) crawling into the food at the buffet. Our toilet wasn’t cleaned prior to arrival and there were no towels in [... read more] the room. It took two hrs to get towels sent for us. The beach and property were in a nice location.

Grand Memories Varadero: Good vacation

Even though food was okay and didn’t rise to a 4 star standard as well as the room booked, the ease of booking and induction available both online and at the resort was good. Transportation was provided with the price of the booking.

Starfish Varadero: Lovely week away

Starfish Varadero was lovely. Having traveled to Cuba 6 times now this resort is a very topical 3.5/4 star resort. The main lobby is beautiful. An open concept 3 floors, lots of seating, great wifi everywhere. The room was nice. The grounds are very well kept. Food was pretty standard for Cuba. Staff are lovely. Entertainment was the best I’ve ever experienced. We would stay here again.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Disappointed

Although Covid had a tremendous impact on the overall situation in Cuba I was very disappointed in the lack of customer service received from the staff. The food shortage was accepted but there were cockroaches in the buffet and in my room. One day they had sugar the next day none. Just to name a few things. Staff was friendly but not eager to work. You would stand at bar with no acknowledgement. Would not go back to this resort

Melia Peninsula Varadero: Not the best experience

Arrived on Saturday march 11th. First room we had the lock didn’t work. They moved us into a different room after the lock couldn’t be fixed. 2nd room the card didn’t work properly. Had to get it fixed almost everyday. No food selection but I can’t blame the hotel for this as the entire island is struggling. Cleanliness in the food hall was an issue. The seemed to use the same dirty cloth to wipe down all the tables.

Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa: Great time had at The Royalton Hicacos

Great destination for Montrealers who are looking for a quick flight to a tropical destination and an outstanding beach experience. Staff are professional, helpful and courteous. Food is very good. Grounds are immaculately kept. The only thing I missed was a good red wine. Turned to white which fared better. Came back feeling rested and relaxed. Mission accomplished. Thank you Sun Wing. Customer service was excellent.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Awesome Resort!

What make this resort special, is its people. Very friendly staff. Especially the entertainers, they were just great. The evening shows were great, the beach at this resort is so beautiful. Lots of variety when it came to food. If you need something spicy, just take it with you and add it.

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Beautiful resort

Beautiful grounds and beach. Very clean everywhere. And the staff is so friendly and amazing always ready to help you and with a smile. Lots of entertainment. The Japanese à la carte is the best. The weather was excellent will return for sure

The Reserve at Paradisus Varadero: Disappointed in Paradisus Varadero in what appears to be a resort management problem

Paradisus Varadero is a beautiful resort with wonderful staff as advertised. All of us (2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 grandchildren) enjoyed our stay in the Reserve swim-up accommodations. Unfortunately we spent too much time chasing toilet paper, tissue paper, bottled water, etc., in what appeared to be tight control by management. Our Concierge representative explained supply shortages and logistical challenges in current Cuba, of which we were aware and expected. But it seemed like “pen [... read more]ny wise, £pound foolish” practices were far too common and difficult to accept. A few examples: • There were no spoons in the main buffet restaurants and pool area snack bars during our entire 10-daystay. • Staff failed to provide toilet paper in a main pool-area bathroom after a few tourists reported the problem. I believe they tried but needed to follow procedures involving 2-3 people above them. These few examples may be trivial but try eating ice-cream or food requiring a spoon. There were many others minor issues, like 5-10 minute waits to clean plates, which do not seem like major investment/cost restrictions. We felt sorry for restaurant staff who were more upset than we were having to apologize repeatedly. An Unforgiveable Experience: Our tripcentral representative sent an email to management before our arrival noting several allergies for our 6-year old grandson, including milk products. Restaurant staff were mostly knowledgeable and always helpful during meals. But when we ordered an alcohol free Pina Collada at the bar, which has a sign listing Pineapple Juice and Coconut Milk as the ingredients, we discovered powdered milk was used instead of coconut. Fortunately our grandson only took a sip before we tasted the juice to make sure it was OK. (FYI, we ordered the Pina Collada because other juices were watered down and not palatable) Someone needs to explain to Food Management, which they must then explain to staff, what anaphylactic shock is. We unwillingly waited before injecting an epi pen into our grandson, because doing so means a trip to the hospital (to makes sure the adrenaline in an epi pen doesn’t cause other related threats). Fortunately our grandson only had stomach issues for an afternoon because he ingested only a little, but it could have been worse. We reported to the Reserve Bar that the Pina Collada ingredient sign was inaccurate but it wasn’t taken down. If it isn’t taken down the Resort risks an inevitable, more serious incident, and someone will get hurt. Our final comment is that among my family Cuba has been visited 6-7 times. We admire and respect the culture, which is a major reason we visit. We also want to support its people and understand the unfair treatment of their nation. Moreover, we did not mind that food and amenities were much below pre-Pandemic levels. But I go back back to my Review Title; all the problems we encountered are within the control of management and must be addressed before we return.

Melia Internacional: Amazing resort and staff

There are no words that can explain the experience we had at this resort. It was my fiancé first time to Cuba and my 9th time and it could not have been any better. From the grounds to the pool to the service we received was beyond words. We stayed on the level adults only and were treated with respect and we lacked nothing. This is my first time to this resort and believe me this was the best food I have ever had in Cuba. The beach was clean and lots of place to sit and relax. We had the [... read more] beach bar bartender bring us some drinks once in a while. At the capri bar the bartender was just amazing. If they keep up with this kind of service they will be the number one spot for me to return to each year. We ate at 6 restaurants on the resort and everyone of them was amazing but my favourite was texmex Maria was amazing.

Starfish Cuatro Palmas: Awesome stay

2nd time here and would return, easy access to beach, pool, restaurant, bar....no long walks! The beach is clean and water so clear (see colorful fish passing by). The food is delish and varied, and entertainment is awsome. Our room was well kept and cleaned daily by our maid. Stalls is friendly and helpful if u need anything. Will return again.

Melia Varadero: Beautiful Resort

Overall amazing resort! The staff were over the top helpful, kind and extremely friendly. The resort was incredibly clean and room service was top notch. The food was very good with lots of variety. The beach was simply beautiful. The only downfall was the wifi, limited to lobby area or very close surroundings. Would definitely recommend this resort without hesitation!

Paradisus Princesa Del Mar: Love the staff!

This was my 5th stay at this resort and what keeps me going back is the staff. We stayed on the Royal Service side (we we upgraded as repeat guests). The shortages in Cuba can be felt with the food selection. Although we were never hungry, the variety was lacking this year. We were happy to have Yusmila back at the resort, now at the Royal Service bar. We did have a butler and although he was good, he was not as attentive as some we have had in the past.

Starfish Jibacoa: Nice Resort

We really liked the place, For a 3 star in Cuba, it was great. AC worked fine, lots of hot water. Beautiful beach, great snorkeling. Fantastic Spanish coffee. Food was better then we expected. Most of the personnel were extremely friendly and helpful. We will go back

Resonance Blu Varadero: Beautiful and neat

We really liked the superior garden view room, it was a nice size and we actually had a king size bed instead of two doubles. It wasn’t really a garden view as it was a major path with palm and coconut trees. Still a nice view. The room had been updated with a walk in shower, no tub. The buffet wasn’t great. Due to the war, supplies are not getting to them. Butter, bread, flour, sugar, pasta were difficult or impossible to find. I am severely allergic to peppers so couldn’t eat anythin [... read more]g from the buffet except meat when available. The cook set it aside for me so I could eat something. I had a protein diet for two weeks. The staff were pleasant but we didn’t really have anyone warm up to us like we are used to at other resorts when we stay for two weeks. Our room was always cleaned and staff responsible were awesome at getting us water, towels etc. The beach was nice. There is a drop off about 2 feet out from shore but fine if you are sure footed.