Playa Costa Verde

My trip was a nightmare, I dont know where to start so im not going to! Was there for 2 weeks and living on pins and needles not knowing when our trip would come to an end!!! We were sent home to days short of our vacation with multiple inconveniences Hoping to get some kind compensation for this. I will not be traveling back ever!

Cuban home

Playa Costa Verde is some what of an older Resort, but well maintained according to Cuban standards. The employees at PCV make you feel right at home and are always willing to help make your stay here the best.

Lovely location

The resort is a little tired which is understandable with the current situation in Cuba. The staff worked very hard to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The beach and pools were well cared for. Very little fresh fruit available due to supply issues.

Good Budget Resort!

For context: My Mom and I travelled to PCV (Jan. 14-21) as a trip to celebrate her recent 70th birthday and my 40th birthday. This was her 4th visit to PCV in 2 years and my first. I last travelled to Cuba in 2011, but go to Mexico every year with a close friend group and our families. I knew the amenities, food, etc. here in Cuba would be different. Having realistic expectations is #1 when travelling to Cuba. We paid $1000 each. When you consider how much the airline takes + taxes and tra [... read more]nsportation, very little is left for the resort, and I think people forget to consider that. Beach: Gorgeous! Crystal clear water and very little seaweed, but it is the ocean after all so there is some. Lots of great snorkeling and a few different options for sailing and pedal boats. It was difficult to find loungers if you went after 10am. The beach is a bit of a walk from the resort and there are no washroom facilities. There is a bar but no food options, so keep that in mind. Pool: Very large, clean and lots of room to float around. There were a few recreation team activities during the day, but at least during our time, had very little participation. The swim up bar is good but the slush machine was out of order. Bring a reusable cup to void using paper cups. Grounds: Generally nice, but a lot of areas had large sections of tall grass that hadn’t been mowed. This didn’t affect our trip in anyway, but did give an overall “run down look” - as did multiple abandoned buildings. Rooms: We requested a room on the 2nd floor but couldn’t be accommodated. We arrived at 10pm and were taken to a first floor room in building # 25. It was dark, musty and sparks flew from the lightbulb in the lamp when I went to turn it on. There was also no patio furniture on the patio. The fridge did not work and was leaking water all over the floor. The next day, we were moved to a 2nd floor room in building 11 that was 1000 times better. Bright, clean and more updated. We had plenty of towels but the sheets were not changed. We didn’t ask for them to be, but just something to note. A handful of times the water pressure was off for flushing the toilet, but fixed within an hour. We had a few power outages that only lasted 5-10 seconds for less than 10 minutes. Staff: 98% of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. We had a few issues with management/guest relations but overall the Cuban people are so lovely and appreciative. Food: This is SUCH a heated and much-divided area, but in my opinion, the food was slightly less than typical “Cuba”. The buffet was very repetitive and lacking. The only fruit we saw all week was pineapple and there was melon one day. The only veg were cucumbers and tomatoes. Plenty of pasta, rice, seafood and usually a chicken option as well. They didn’t always have butter, ketchup or salt and pepper, but we brought our own + peanut butter. The snack bar was our favourite. The chicken salad sandwich was great! The service can be VERY slow there, but I wasn’t in a rush to be anywhere! They did run out of fries one day, but restocked quickly. Pizza was good! We didn’t realize until the last day they offer breakfast as well. It looked good! They seemed to always have ketchup and mustard too at the snack bar. We didn’t try the al la cartes. In my experience, it’s usually but same as the buffets but I could be wrong. Overall, we had a great week for what we were looking for. For the price, the weather and the relaxation, it was perfect! I personally would return for the same price, but not more. I do prefer to be somewhere like Varadero where there is more to do and see off the resort, but that’s just a personal preference.

Always Stunning

We just returned from a week away at PCV. We’ve been going there atleast once a year for the past 4 years. This place is AMAZING. the highlights are the 24HR snack bar, stocked with food & drinks. The entertainment is great daily. The beach is gorgeous. The staff are the most beautiful, kind caring people you can find on earth! the grounds are well kept and beautiful, the pool & pool bar are where you find me most often ;). The rooms are dated , but for the amount of time you spend in them , the [... read more]y’re perfectly fine. beds are comfortable, water is hot, most rooms have jet tubs which is nice in the evening after a rain shower. If you’ve seen the recent news advisories about shortages and power outages , PLEASE don’t listen… this past trip had less shortages than previous years, despite the fact ; it is cuba and you need to keep expectations realistic … this resort has everything you’ll need. they had eggs, bacon, ketchup (on every table) lots of coffee and drink options. So don’t let the recent news deter you ! USD tipping is preferred , but do what you can … they’re grateful because Our help is what keeps them going… I recently saw a meme that says “FIBO” ( Fu*k it, Book it!) and that’s my advice for you ! Go enjoy the wonderful culture , the incredible service , the sun , sand and Sea .. and above all else the unmatched hospitality of the lovely Cuban people!!

Playa Costa Verde

We have just spent a week at this beloved resort, but regretfully will not be going back. We fully understand Cuba’s difficulties, but the resort is becoming run down/tired. The younger staff have mostly left, very little animation team. The buffet, (understanding the difficulties) never changes. I agree with have a Cuban feel for the food is important, it is very difficult to eat the same offerings day in and day out. Only at breakfast we saw boiled eggs. That was the only change from the steam [... read more] line in all three meals. It is not difficult to become creative with leftovers and introduce change on the steam line. The beds are exhausted and the pillows are completely done. There is problems with water and hot water, which we feel the resort should consider a top priority. Unable to switch towels, because of this. (We also bring our own towels) thank goodness! The staff that are there are always amazing, we feel they try their best to give great service with the lack of resources. I feel that we can get better bang for our buck elsewhere.

Beautiful Beach, Friendly, and Cottage Charm

Older, quieter smaller resort with cottage charm. Beautiful beach, snorkeling, beach walks, and sunsets. Friendly atmosphere. Comfortable beds, Wi‑Fi, eggs, ice cream, a‑la‑carte options, snack bar, limited fresh produce, good wine. Great value for solo and mature travelers seeking calm by the water.

Awesome Week

Just got back from a week at Playa Costa Verdes. It was my first travelling alone and this was a great place to try it out. I felt safe all the time. The grounds were beautiful. And bit the beach and pool were well kept and so gorgeous. I spent a relaxing week, met some great people and made memories.

Amazing Staff

We came to this resort for the first time. We found the staff to be exceptional, friendly and exceptional customer service. The entertainment was great. The beach was beautiful! We will definitely be back.

Great Resort

It was a nice resort, but a little dated. The service was great with top notch staff that were very friendly and always smiling. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. The a’ la cartes were good, but the buffet for breakfast and lunch were always the same. We met people who have come back to this resort several times, because of the great beach and staff. We loved the beach and pool which was well taken care of. I would definitely return again.

Lovely Week

I just recently returned from a perfect week at this gem of a resort. For people looking for a quiet vacation, beautiful gardens, an amazing beach this is g the place for you. The staff seemed happy and the service was exceptional. Food was plentiful and well prepared. This was my third visit to Playa Costa Verde and certainly not my last.

Amazing resort & stafr

We had the priveledge of staying for our third visit @ PCV from April 15 - 29, 2025. From the quick checking in l ate @ night, cheerful staff the entire visit, enjoying a drink @ the swim up bar with Jesus, being invited to attend numerous functions & VIP dinners we cannot express in words how we felt this is truly our second home. The entire staff go above & beyond . This is our 30th trip to Cuba & we will be back @ PCV next year..Hopefully for a longer period. We highly recommend this res [... read more]ort. Mary & George Lloy

Not great

The grounds were kept up. But the rooms were gross. Dirty floors. Bugs under the bed, bath room window didn’t close letting in mosquitos , geekos and cockroaches. Had a very long week with hardly any sleep. Was very happy to go home. I won’t return to that resort EVER!

Wonderful Holiday

The resort is clean all over and all washrooms are well kept, including the one on the beach.' We had plenty of assorted food, in the buffet and snack bar.We always found something different each night. Can`t praise the staff enough, they are wonderful.! The beach is amazing, lots of chairs and shade, perfect for swimming and all other activities.Music was nice and not too load.The resort could use some repairs, most important would be electrical in the rooms, but this did not affect the wonder [... read more]ful holiday we had,

Grounds are beautiful.

The resort is lush and appealing. The groundskeepers do a wonderful job. Our room was quite comfortable and nice, everything worked as it should and the maid service was great. The beach area itself had lots of seating but quite narrow. Quite sandy and comfortable to walk on. The ‘wading’ area however is a different story. It is essentially coral covered with sand and hard on the feet. The pool is a large, free flowing shape that is really quite appealing with lots of seating available. It ha [... read more]s a convenient swim up bar and the bartender there , Jesus, is a great guy. Unfortunately the entertainment staff like to turn the volume up to 11 and pump out Cuban disco all day. I, along with several other guests actually went over and tuned it down (or off!) on several occasions. I’m sure we all would have enjoyed ourselves more if the volume was much lower and not blasting all day. We only tried two of the a la carte restaurants, the Italian and the Japanese. The Italian was good and the Japanese was sensational. I strongly recommend that if you do go to Playa Costa Verde you book the Japanese restaurant. The meals in the buffet were limited (it’s Cuba after all) but you won’t go hungry. For the first three days there was no bread or bread products (rolls, etc) available. The check in was painless, the staff were all quite friendly and for the price it was a reasonable deal.

Playa Costa Verde

Musicians were very good; magician and dance troupe were most entertaining. Snorkeling was good. Buffet is open to flies, birds, and cats. Watch your food, because the birds are. My bathroom smelled like a sewer on most nights; not during the day.

Ok resort!

I have traveled to Cuba 15 times and I will be honest with my review. The hotel is clean but outdated and definitely needs some renovations. For example, the tiles in the pool needed to be fixed, rails on the balcony etc air conditioner was quite loud! We did have a power outage for 5 minutes one night out of the 7. The hotel does use generators for electricity. As Cuba does experience an intense amount of power outages . Please do not tip the staff with Canadian coins! They cannot use the coin [... read more]s and exchange them. Everyone at the resort was asking to exchange coins for dollar bills! The staff was friendly, there was no shortage of anything. Snack bar was open 24 hours! The buffet food was cold and every night same thing to eat. At times, there was no sugar! Bring your own just incase! A la Carte restaurants were quite good. Entertainment was awful at night and no fun organized activities during the day. The beach is beautiful, chairs always available! The beach has a bar but no music and very little activities organized for tourists. Overall it was okay for the price that you pay! Didn't expect much. I would give this resort three stars!

Amazing trip!

The grounds are well-kept and beautiful, the food was the best we have had at this resort in the last 6 years, the staff are amazing and very pleasant and helpful, the beach is fantastic! You can swim out and snorkel right from the white sand beach. The pool was well-maintained and the swim-up bartenders are quick and entertaining! The rooms are neat and cleaned daily and there was always water in our room and well-stocked with toilet paper. The restaurants were easy to book and had very good  [... read more]food and the 24-hour snack bar always had lots of food and good food! This was our 6th time back to this resort and hope to go again next year!

Happy place

feels like home and family...love. always giving warm and caring charm. beautiful nature, simple but still elegant. 15 time winner for me .not for high maitenance people. Simple reunion spot for me and my besties

Will be returning soon!

Great family resort and everything went perfect! The staff were very nice and it was close the airport. The food was not that great, maybe 5/10, but the rooms were great, we had a suite. The pool was great, we did not use, due to the sun.