Memories Paraiso: Beautiful beach location

Overall we totally enjoyed our stay. The beach and pool were lovely with lots of chairs available. We ate at 2 a la carte restaurants and found the food good (not excellent) and enjoyed the buffet for variety. The resort was not too busy at the time so there were fairly quiet times in the buffet to relax and enjoy your meal. Our room was large and had everything we needed but found the accommodations a bit dated and in need of some repair. This was not an issue for us but might be for some trave [... read more]llers.

Memories Flamenco Beach Resort: Amazing resort

We were located in Bdlg 3 and were diamond club members. The swimming was great both at the pool and the beach and the entertainment was astounding. Food was okay. Activities around the pool were very entertaining.

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: Nice quiet place

Beach is almost always sheltered from prevailing winds so you can swim, or just hang out in the water. The water is shallow for a long ways out and as such is very warm water for snorkeling, however there are very limited fish to see directly in front of resort. It has the best Volleyball court I have being on in a long time, actually ever, with soft sand and shelter from Sun through the day. The food was better last year and is not any better than even a 3*Cuban. The entertainment is ok but th [... read more]is is a quiet resort and pretty much everything is closed by 11. The rooms fall in 2 classes really, old and newer. Old smells, air conditioning maybe, patio doors actually have holes cut in frames to reduce smell but let's mozzi's and sand flies in??? Never mind the gap on the patio doors themselves. New is the way to go for most people. Recommended for a quiet resort many couples of all ages, not many singles here and I have spent 3 weeks over various times here. Quiet for me was why I went back, but not likely again. Other than the volleyball court not much over Cuban 3*

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: MEMORIES: NICE

So much fun!! I recently travelled to Cuba Dec 2-9/2018. Upon our arrival we were greeted by friendly, accommodating staff. This was my 4th time travelling to Cuba and this is my second time to Cayo Coco . The Cuban people are amazing, kind, and warm-spirited souls. They go out of their way to make your feel welcome and at home. The nightly entertainment was fantastic. Every night at 9PM with a great variety. I especially loved the Micheal Jackson Show. The Cubans are so talented. The f [... read more]ood was not the best that I have had in Cuba but it was good. The main buffet did not have the variety that I have had on other vacations to Cuba. But it always had fresh fruit and bread available. I enjoyed the breakfasts the most having Omelettes cooked while you wait. The buffet was stocked full at all times and there was always plenty of staff around if you needed any assistance. The resort grounds were very well manicured and cared for and the beach was so beautiful. They are still recovering from Hurricane Irma so there is light construction intermittently in very few spots of the resort but it had no negative impact on us at all. It was actually interesting to see the construction techniques they use in Cuba. The beach has a pizza place which makes delicious pizzas. The rooms are well decorated in a modest fashion. The maid service was awesome and always made intricate towel animals on our beds, flowers, thank you notes, fresh towels and water bottles. This is a resort to return to.

Resonance Blu Varadero: Great resort

Great resort very clean,friendly staff ,great Japanese restaurant ,lots of beach chairs with two amazing pools 24 hour snack bar with lot’s of choices,beautiful beach amazing animation team lots of activities for all ages.

Sol Turquesa Beach: Such a Great Resort!

We love this resort, and this was our second time here! We were recognized by some of the staff from our first visit, and made some fantastic new friends! The resort was dead, hardly anyone there which made it nice and quiet. The only thing was that the beach was full of seaweed which wasn't there the last time, but they did a great job at removing it daily! Would definitely return again!

Memories Paraiso: Bad rooms

Rooms have more concerns we found Roaches Mosquitos, Mold and bed bugs in our room 3519 Disappointed that the hotel was listed as 4.5 stars. It should have been listed as 3 the most. The beach was good. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Food supposed to be available at The Grill 24 hours but that was not working. Food at the regular buffet restaurant was Okay and the staff were very accommodating but almost same food everyday lunch and dinner. The hotel is very old both  [... read more]in appearance and other amenities. First day we found 2 beach towels in room but after that it was very hard to replace beach towels The rooms if the air conditioning was not turned on, smelled very musty and so were the blankets. The telephone in the room did not work could not call friend in another room or front desk if you needed help. Hotel is Not recommended.

Sol Turquesa Beach: A very nice Experience!

Love the open concept! very relaxing place. Love the beach! It was my first time in Cuba. Most of the staff where very nice and helpful. Look into the tours that run out of the hotel. That can add to your experience. They have desks in the lobby. The rooms are a nice size and lots of privacy.

Memories Flamenco Beach Resort: Wonderful Resort

The resort was nicely setup. The resort staff were excellent, very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Of the five restaurants we tried, two had very good food, one satisfactory and two were poor. We found the buffet had good selection and better food overall and we were quite satisfied with it. The hotel rooms were satisfactory but needs some upgrading. Water pressure was low at times and little hot water at peak times even though this was a low season period. Had trouble with the a/ [... read more]c unit, didn't work well and room was very cold. I had to shut off the a/c unit to regulate the room temperature. Staff assisted the best they could. The nightly entertainment was great. The beach was fantastic and the water was clean , clear and warm. had a great time at the beach.

Sol Turquesa Beach: Memoriés hôtel Holguín

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Grand Memories Varadero: Very good resort

This was an amazing resort. Been to Cuba 5 times and I know a good resort versus one that is more rustic. If you are looking for luxary, keep going, Cuba is not your destination. Food was really good, bathrooms were the best I've ever seen. Pool could use a bit more TLC. I would go back.

Grand Memories Varadero: RELAXING VACATION

This is a beautiful resort and I would stay there again. The room was clean and beds were comfortably. The staff that I was around were nice and helpful....I really enjoy the quiet part of the resort! Beach was nice - I just didn't like that the free Catamaran wasn't free - it would have cost $20.00CUC to use to go see the fish by the reef for snorkeling.....I just wanted to go for a ride on the boat.....maybe a language barrier thing food was ok..... best part was breakfast!! suggestion -  [... read more]pastries/fruit ready to eat in lobby for the people that are on the early excursions or flights home. stay away from the Chinese a la carte....food was horrible and they didn't have spring rolls Gourmet was a fabulous place to eat and the server - she was amazing and made us feel so special.

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: Wonderful Beach and Great Resort - 4 Star

We have been to Cuba 20+ times - to 3 *, 4* and 5* so I feel I have a good idea of how one resort measures up against another. Here is my opinion of Memories Caribe. This small resort, 328 guest rooms, is ideally situated just 25 minutes from the airport. On the bus they were selling 2 can of beer for $5.00 - Canadian. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly, efficient staff. Check in was a breeze and our bags were delivered to our room within 10 minutes. I did exchange $100.00 Cdn a [... read more]t the airport and received 67 pesos. I also exchanged $100.00 Cdn at the hotel and received 67 pesos. It was never a problem getting 1 pesos for tipping at the front desk. Also, they sold internet cards - 1 hour for 1 peso. Wifi reception was great in the lobby an around the main bar and outside seating area. We were situated in Building 21 which was central and just a few minutes walk to the front lobby, lobby bar, buffet, a la cartes, pool an the beach. You can't go wrong - there are great pathways to travel on. **More lights along the pathways would make evening walks easier.** Our building has the recently renovated rooms with combination locks, plenty of shelves, lots of hangers, a dresser which has 2 shelves and houses the coffee maker, coffee mugs, and on the other side the bar fridge. Two night stands with drawers. Lamps - all 3 worked!! We had a king size bed, a sofa, small table and two firm chairs. The bathroom does not have a door but honestly, my husband and I didn't find it that big a deal. Patio door opened easily and had a lock. A small wooden table and 2 firm chairs out on the deck. The beach - OMG - amazing. Lots of beach chairs but the "save the chair" games is alive and well there - just like every other resort, so be prepared to be out there before 7:00 to get a prime location. There are always 2 men there to find you a chair if you need the assistance. There are two beach bars - one for Diamond Club; and one for the other guests - great service at the one for none-Diamond Club guests. Also next to this bar is a pizza hut. He is there between 12:00 - 3:30 ish. Individual pizzas and you pick out the toppings from pineapple, ham, gr pepper and cheese. They were delicious and free. But please, don't forget to tip!! On the Diamond Club side of the beach they have a food hut that served chicken burgers, hamburgers and pork buns - all the food there smelled delicious. Wishing I had booked Diamond Club. The Entertainment Staff - These folks are the ones that make my vacation! A huge shout out to Michel (Cheese Ball), Victor, Zoe, Dari and the rest of the staff (sorry I forget the names). Besides the morning stretch classes at the pool and at the beach; the aqua aerobics (pool and beach), there are games - bocco, darts, ball toss, volley ball, trivia but also.... Canada Day - celebrated every Thursday afternoon around the pool - so pack you flags, your red t-shirts, hats, and other bling. So much fun. Friday is Cuba Day at the beach in the morning and around the pool in the afternoon - don't miss this - totally awesome. The buffet and the a la cartes. Cuba - you either love the food or you don't. I love the food. Every morning we ate fresh made omelets, or French toast or pancakes. There were lots of veggies, meat slices, cheese and several types of fresh fruit. They have two toasters that work well - to toast their lovely fresh bread. Lunch - until the Ranchon by the beach is rebuilt (saw furniture being delivered last week - so soon...) there is an outside BBQ by the Main Building with Bar/Lobby where you can get a hamburger, chicken burger, ham/cheese bun or French fries or go to the Buffet. Supper - at the buffet - you could get fresh fish, pork,, or chicken freshly prepared for you or go with the prepared foods - we had turkey one night, pork roast another and a delicious huge fish prepared another evening. We had no complaints about the food but.....the house wines - both red and white - are terrible. I am not a wine snob but this wine is gross. I went into the little shop there and bought an Argentina Malbec for 8.40 pesos. It was great. We ended up buying 4 of those during our week. There is a wine store in the main lobby where they have knowledgeable staff who sell bottles from many countries either 10 or 15 pesos. We ate at the Asian restaurant and both loved the food but again, not the house wine. Staff in there were reserved - all business 'are you ready to order' ' here is your food' - are they suppose to be? In the buffet they are smiling and welcoming. We ate at the Mediterranean - the appetizers and the soups were great, both our main courses we did not enjoy or finish. I'd skip that one. We didn't try the Cuban one. There is also a Beans Café - cute little shop - friendly staff - you can get fancy coffees, ice-creams, etc here. Only open 12:00 - 5:00. Every day by the pool Rudy is there making Churros - similar to donuts - and some days he takes them down to the beach to deliver. Remember to tip. He is such a wonderful happy man. The Main Bar off the Lobby and the Sports Bar - called Route 66 - both are great spots. But when we arrived they were 'ice-boxes' - too cold to hang out. Many people said the same thing. I went to the Public Relations and said we love these spots but are too cold to hang out. The next day the temperature was increased - thank you and what a difference. The places had tons of people after that. In the Main Bar they have musicians most nights - great entertainers. One night there were lots of us dancing to the sax music!! The evening shows - we didn't make it to any shows - we are done by that time of day. To the right of the resort at the beach is the Nauti (?) Centre,where you can take out kayaks, paddle boats or go for free catamaran rides. We did the catamarans two days - a huge shout out to Noel and Angel. They made our outings so much fun. Brand new life jackets and catamarans thanks to Hurricane Irma. The staff were amazing here. Not once were we asked for items - our shoes, hats, other items. This does often happen at other resorts. We appreciated that fact. You can't go wrong if you book at this resort. Just remember it is in Cayo Coco - no big City near by. If you want peace and quite - this is the resort to go to.

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero: People make this a 5 Star

Check in was a breeze and we were up graded to a suite from a junior suite, it was my husband and mine birthdays and we were also brought wine and cake. Both butlers, Abel and Josie were attentive but not overwhelming. They couldn't do enough for you. Beaches are well taken care of and the gentle taking care of the chairs always tried to accommodate everyone. They even brought drinks. Sanctuary beach bar always made sure everyone was looked after on a first come first serve basis. The people in  [... read more]the pool bar also worked very hard and would deliver your order of food to your seat. Our wonderful housekeeper, Yanelis could not do enough for us, leaving extra water when requested and of course leaving beautiful towel art each day. Hot water wasn't always available which was negative especially after being at the beach all day. Food I would assume is not served hot here as after request of being hot food was still just warm, no biggie. Girls in the restaurants were very kind and also worked hard. Not all things on the menu were in stock, but you should be able to work around this. The Sanctuary lobby bar was great to go for a drink after dinner, serving top brands and made a terrific coffee in the morning. I would recommend staying on the Sanctuary side as the Grand Memories side is very busy. This would be a wonderful resort if you are looking to be spoiled. Well done Sanctuary, we will return.

Memories Jibacoa: Overall a good experience

First off I must say that the staff were great, our Sunwing rep was fantastic and the resort grounds were beautiful. Our room was dated but kept very clean. The beach is nice but has rocks in the water due to the close proximity to the reef. For those looking for a swimming beach, this isn't it. If you are a snorkeler then you will enjoy this beach. This is why I chose this resort. The food in the buffet wasn't good by my standards, but the International and Italian restaurants were good.  [... read more]The Cuban restaurant was pretty much the same as the buffet. I knew going in that food in Cuba is sub standard and it is the beach and the people that make this place memorable. Apparently there are 2 good restaurants on the main highway (can walk to them) where you can eat very well according to people we spoke to at the resort. This resort is small and quaint and very relaxing. Especially good if you are wanting to disconnect from your very busy lives. This resort attracts a lot of older guests but was surprised with the amount of younger people. It was a good mix of different ages. Overall enjoyed my time there. Now if we could only control the weather!

Memories Jibacoa: My all-time favourite resort

This resort was a favourite of my late husband’s, and we travelled there together five times. I have since been back twice and was greeted like family. The people there are the kindest, sweetest you will ever meet. The grounds are immaculate, their recovery after the hurricane of 2016 amazing. I hope to return again.

Grand Memories Varadero: Clean rooms a great service

Rooms were a 3 star but kept clean. Food at buffet was the same every day and often cold. Staff and service was amazing! Loved the quiet pool by building 11. Lobby bar had good drinks. Spa offered a great massage but the pedicure wasnt good.

Grand Memories Punta Cana: Great Resort

The waterpark was so fun, beaches were rocky but nice. Pools were beautiful and quiet. Fun shows and great food. The walls are very thin and mornings are very loud after 8am, a lot of interruptions. Overall a great resort.

Memories Jibacoa: A Great Place!!

The Jibacoa is a great place, a bit tired but small, beautifully located at the base of a green mountain facing the ocean. The sea is very good for snorkeling but with the coral reef in close the swimming is less good. There is a large but not very deep pool. Great dining facilities. We had four special dinners in our week there. The grounds are very tidy, the stray animals not fed at the request of the new manager, the staff as friendly and helpful as possible. We had a wonderful week.

Memories Caribe Beach Resort: What we expected !

Our trip to Memories Caribe was very good, we wanted a decent 2nd floor, water view room. We were minutes from the beach, dining, snacks and drinks. Snorkeling was good to the west about a kilometer from the Diamond Club beach and walking for kilometers to the east and west of the Caribe. The buffet was ok for breakfast as eggs and sausage were plentiful and dinner was lots of pasta made fresh. We did 4 a la cartes and they were all good too. A definite consideration for to return to this plac [... read more]e as the beach was one of the best we have seen, perhaps April 2019. Booking Cayo Largo for January 2019 - anyone have comments on the Sol Cayo Largo ? Let us know your experience thanks