The service, food, and overall condition of the resort, pool and beach were all excellent. We were not disappointed at all despite the economic conditions in Cuba at the time. There was nothing we went without the whole time we were there and had an amazing trip. Would definitely recommend this resort.

We recently spent a wonderful week at Iberostar Selection Veradero, from December 13th to 20th, 2025. This was our second visit, and we were impressed by the many improvements made since our last stay. Yady, the customer service representative was exceptionally helpful and welcoming, treating us like family. As returning guests, we were delighted with an ocean-view room and a complimentary bottle of wine. The food and entertainment were top-notch. Overall, we’re very pleased with our stay and would recommend to see it for yourself.

This our third stay in resort. Everything was exceptional: great, well maintained grounds, clean rooms made every day, great selection of the food and drinks. Every day enogh drinkable water supplied in the rooms. Smooth and seamless check in and check out. Something that makes this resort really exceptional is the staff, great people in the restaurants, bars, grounds, maids. We stayed in many resorts in Cuba but never experienced such great service. Beach is amazing, plenty of beach palapas, well packed send allowed to run along few km of the beach. It is hard to believe you can find better stretch of the beach for morning run, barefoot or in running shoes.

This was our second time staying here and everything was great from the staff to the resort grounds, etc. The night shows are something special and really well done. The actual property is very beautiful.

Tammy from Trip Central.ca help us with the booking. The staff and resort was excellent. Amazing beach. Food was ok , restaurant we're ok too. overall. Not much variety. Flights were late. Will definitely come back .

Loved this place. Went close to 20 Years ago and loved it and it is just as nice today. The only thing that would make it so much better is if they could figure out how to make cocktails. That was the only disappointment. The place is spotless and has great service from all the staff.

It was great to see the improvements just from a year ago. Food seemed much tastier. Pastries were delicious. Omelletes every day. An ice cream truck was just added near the pool and they just finished building a big terrace set up with picnic tables in front of two containers that were serving drinks and lunch. The beach was fantastic, no seaweed and waves only on one day but they were fun! There were mosquitos, but Off worked fine. There was plenty of entertainment. Opera singers one night, amazing pianist in the lobby every evening. Live band accompanying the show every night. The restaurant food was much improved over last year, especially the Mediterranean restaurant. The staff were all welcoming and so nice. Yoany in the buffet restaurant should be made manager. I’ve never seen anyone work so hard with such a smile! He never stopped running. Yeny in the reservations office was very helpful. Our maid kept our room spotless and we had turn down service at night so received new towels twice a day where needed. The only drawback was that almost every bathroom only had one working toilet and there were no toilet seats at all in the lobby bathroom. However that will not deter us from returning!

Just got back from a week at this resort and had a great time. There were no shortages for us on anything, food was good. The staff at this resort are amazing from the front desk to the gardeners. I would like to shout out Eli and Yanelis, servers in the lobby bar. Such great welcoming service and smiles, they really go above and beyond for you. I would definately go back to this resort again and would recommend to anyone.

This resort far exceeded our expectations!! The staff were some of the kindess, hardest working, friendliest people we have ever met. The grounds and rooms were spotless. This trip made us fall in love with Cuba and its' rich culture. Excited to go back!

Clean, friendly, the most beautiful beach. For us, (retired) the perfect size. Food you don’t expect good food in Cuba. But cooked food was always cold. Wifi was awful and menus were QR Codes ????difficult to open without wifi. No Coffee maker in room. We didn’t find that to big a deal. All the staff was wonderful and lots of them that switch rolls, so instead of tipping one, you’re tipping 3 or 4. That being said. We will return.

My teenage daughter and I stayed in March 2024. The resort was excellent by Cuba Standards. Reception was amazing. Perfect well kept grounds. No shortages of food, water, anything. Food was what we expected: lots of fish, cheese, cold meats, pastries, pork etc. Obviously after a few days, it gets redundant but they do an amazing job with the supply they have. The beach is in my opinion, the best section of the strip - absolutely perfect. This is why we came. Gym and tennis court were good. Ate at one a la carte restaurant and it was excellent service and very good food, again for Cuba. The lobby bar has best cellular and wifi so we would go there once per day to catch up as our room didn’t have strong service. Had one little issue with toilet handle but fixed immediately. Room was nice- building 14, a bit removed. If you are going to Varadero, Im not sure you can do better than this in a family resort. I have travelled to Cuba 4 times now and have also travelled to more developed tropical Destinations (Turcs, Bahamas, curaçao. DR, Mexico ) and this is a very safe bet, if you go there with an understanding of the island.

Little bit outdated resort. Everything was exceptional: great, well maintained grounds, clean rooms made every day, great selection of the food and drinks. Every day enogh drinkable water supplied every day in the rooms. Smooth and seamless check in and check out. Something that makes this resort really exceptional is the staff, great people in the restaurants, bars, grounds, maids. We stayed in many resorts in Cuba but never experienced such great service. Beach is amazing, good packed send allowed to run along 5 km of the beach.

Good location . maintenance okay in Cuban standard. Nice people. Good service. I am vegetarian and they try to accommodate my needs. Tennis court and Equipment could be better maintain. I would go back again

From October 26 to November 2 2023, 4 of us stayed in Iberostar Selection resort in Varadero. Overall, our stay was very pleasant. The beach at this place is one of the best we’ve seen in Cuba. Kilometres of white sand to the both sides of the resort, plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. No need to “book” your chairs ahead - there’s always spaces available! Very clean and well maintained, there’s also a security guard on duty daily. The ocean is very clean and quite shallow, you need to walk a bit before you go into the deep. Very safe if you stay with children. The resort is also very clean and well maintained. We stayed in a junior suite and it was spacious, with an extra sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table. This suite got cleaned twice a day. There were toiletries in the shower, towels, a hair dryer, a bidet and a bath tub. The only thing missing - no Kleenex tissues, but it may be a supply chain glitch. Our friend stayed in the regular room, which was only a bit smaller, also had a sitting area with a love seat and a coffee table, same bathroom/shower amenities. This room got cleaned once a day. There is a great pool with a bar - lots of people there daily. Drinks - plenty of them everywhere! Great coffee at reptile area, also there’s a little coffee shop with pastries and sandwiches open almost around the clock, so very convenient for the night time munchies. The food was pretty good, the buffet had a daily variety of veggies, fruit, pasta, rice and fish and meats. We had daily omelettes at breakfast, with yogurts and smoothies, and juices. The resort has 3 restaurants (Japanese, International gourmet and Mediterranean) for booking and we were pleasantly surprised, in fact we liked all of them, this is first time ever in Cuba😀 we especially liked Mediterranean one, the food was delicious and presentation - top notch! There was nightly entertainment, including specially for kids - the little ones seem to enjoy it a lot. The adult one was also very nice. The resort staff was courteous and friendly, which we think is a Cuban trademark, true to all Cuban resorts we’ve visited. We have really enjoyed our stay and will recommend this resort to our friends and family, thanks Iberostar Selection, gracias!

This was our third time in VARADERO and 1st time at this resort and we are incredibly pleased! The amenities, the staff, rooms and food were all perfect and to our satisfaction. It’s true, you pay for what you get! The biggest impression was from the towel bar, the staff there remembered our names the very last day and we had not mentioned them after our 1st encounter on the 1st day! To me that speaks volumes! The resort felt like a little community by both the guests and staff. I hope this review helps you with your choosing.

The resort was amazing. It was beautiful and clean. The entertainment was wonderful. We found a great variety of food between the buffet and the other restaurants.The lobster dinner was delicious. We had some challenges to find our favourite drinks like margaritas. While the resort experience was great, our flight timing and experience was awful. We lost the whole first day as we arrived in the resort around 11pm. The return departure was so late that by the time we got home, it was around 5am. So we lost the whole next day due to exhaustion. Also our SUNWING rep, was not very responsive when we reached out to her prior to our trip.

The resort was amazing. It was beautiful and clean. The entertainment was wonderful. We found a great variety of food between the buffet and the other restaurants.The lobster dinner was delicious. We had some challenges to find our favourite drinks like margaritas. While the resort experience was great, our flight timing and experience was awful. We lost the whole first day as we arrived in the resort around 11pm. The return departure was so late that by the time we got home, it was around 5am. So we lost the whole next day due to exhaustion. Also our SUNWING rep, was not very responsive when we reached out to her prior to our trip.

I liked the hotel. Overall well maintained and very clean. The gardens well manicured. No litter. Beaches clean, no algae, tractor with disc harrow cleaning the sand every morning to refresh it. The food was just OK and kinda repetitive. I didn't like any of the sweets, they were too dry. The service was very good. Entertainment was also good.

Just came back from a week in Cuba at Iberostar Selection Varadero. Went with 3 teenagers and a spouse and booked the Family room. These are two adjoining rooms with one room having 3 double beds and one room having a king bed. Each room has a bathroom with shower and tub. The hotel overall is very dated and requires quite a bit of updating. The food wasn't very good and is repeated daily in multiple restaurants. Water is very hard to find as they have a water shortage so you must bring your own reusable bottles and can only get water at the pool bar or main lobby. Staff are extremely slow and not terribly friendly and let me tell you, if you don't tip, even for water while eating dinner you won't get service again. Tipping here is at an all time high due to economic pressures and the Cuban currency at an all time low. Entertainment staff come out asking for tips before, during and after each show. Staff dress up as statues holding a basket asking for tips when you walk around the resort. All drinks are warm as ice is almost impossible to find which means beer is flat, wine is very hot and you can't get something to cool you down. The beach is absolutely beautiful and like our of a movie. You can walk for miles and it doesn't get deep, it was a dream to swim in. The pool is the same but has almost zero shade so bring a hat along with your reusable water bottles. Went snorkeling off the beach where it's $20 per person in CASH to take an hour long trip right off the beach. Was totally worth the $100 for the 5 of us to enjoy. The fish and sea life were incredible. Overall the trip was good but wouldn't go back anytime soon. More so due to the economy and the resort just not having normal essential items right now that I would prefer to have on vacation. Cold drinks, drinking water, clean sheets and air conditioning that runs properly. I know it's Cuba and it's not what we are accustomed to, but I feel the basics are lacking right now and will consider Cuba again in maybe 5 years.

The hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly. The food was plentiful and the restaurants had a good offering of choices. The pool was clean and the beach was beautiful. Clear water and white clean sand. Great place for kids.

The grounds and beach are simply beautiful. The rooms are outdated but clean and spacious. Our patio door would not lock and they didn’t do anything about it. The food was always fresh and plentiful but very repetitive. You will find fresh fish daily, chicken and pork occasionally. The a la carte restaurants serve the same food as buffet just prepared a different way. One thing that shocked me was the attitudes of some of the bartenders and serving staff. Some were quite rude and would have conversations with friends and co workers and ignore guests. This resort is lacking the personal touch I believe because of its size. You have different servers and bartenders daily. The music was extremely loud at the pool and beach. The entertainment was good but had the same performers every night just different formats. I will not be returning.

In my opinion this is the best resort in Cuba, the beach is absolutely breath taking it is just gorgeous. The resort it beautiful very clean the people working there are always nice and respectful, (the guests should remember themselves to be as respectful to them as they are to us) Food was good I am not food driven so I found plenty to eat all the time. I am 100% going back to Iberostar Selection Varadero that is my place now. It will be hard to beat that beach!! See you next time :)

Very clean food was good, beach beautiful, room clean staff amazing, would go again, families welcome, entertainment very good, grounds clean, pool small, beach staff, bar tenders, maid service, dated property but clean

Extended family of 7 stayed the first week of April at Iberostar Selection Varadero, then just my wife and I for a second week. I'm an experienced traveler, I've been to 20 different resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, but this was the first time in Cuba.The beach was probably the best I've ever seen, just wonderful to swim in, and it was calm enough in the mornings for my grandchildren 5 and 7 to splash around and swim. Later in the day it usually got a little rougher but not so rough that I wouldn't still go in but maybe not young children. The pool was fine, the small water park was great fun for the grandkids.The kids club had nightly entertainment and would put on a little show, my grandkids loved participating in this. The rooms were nice and clean. The staff and their service was probably the best I've ever encountered. Everyone who worked there was nice, pleasant, helpful, I can't say enough good things about the staff. For trips, I would recommend the double decker bus to Varadero. Also my wife and I had a fantastic trip to Havana in a 51 Chevy.with a driver and English speaking guide.We booked it through the hotel for $190. for 10 hr. worth every cent. Our driver Miguel and guide George made the trip fun and informative, they were the best. I highly, highly recommend this trip. Now for the food, the a la carte's were quite good. It pains me to say this because the buffet staff were all so nice and would go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, but the food was average. I'm a bit of a picky eater and I could always fine something I liked but the buffet was just not as good as ones I've enjoyed in Mexico or other Caribbean Islands. The nightly entertainment was top notch, much better than most resorts. Overall I would recommend this resort especially for families.

What can I say? Iberostar Selection delivered in all aspects 1-Room was very clean and maid service was great, we got clean towels every day and water bottles refill every day 2- beach was fantastic and the water was a beautiful blue color, fantastic location 3- entertainment was good and drinks were plenty, never ran out of anything 4- food...you don't go to Cuba for the food but we found something to eat every day, especially the bbq fish and hamburgers were great, lots of fruits 5- Booking with tripcentral and airtransat service was top notch 👌

Friendly staff where ever you went. Whether you were at the beach, restaurant, bar or any facilities there was always a helpful hand. We booked restaurants in advance of our arrived and our reservations were ready for us on arrival. The rooms were clean and well maintained. A great beach with lots of chairs to choose from and the pool was clean and inviting. Had a wonderful time.

23rd time in Cuba...After trip during covid we decided to go somewhere else this year. But after reading reviews from this resort we give Cuba another chance and Bingoooooo. Resort is very professionally run. Clean, well maintained, with good service. Great beach that was cleaned every day and pools. Both have lots of palapas and umbrellas. We never were sick in Cuba and never hungry. More food varieties in buffet and if you ask you can get almost everything. Staff is really trying to do something from nothing. When comes to a la carte restaurants they need lots to improve. Menu should be printed out to avoid misunderstanding and take time to make choice...some times you have no choice at all. Japanese Restaurant definitely need more meat in meal that they provide and another restaurant is serving lobster soup that is really bad. Over all food was good. Bares should provide more quality alcohols and cocktails and drinks should be made the same way by every bartender. But this is Cuba...still learning. We are diffinetevly coming back next year. It was a good vacation.

This trip was our first trip to Cuba, so we did a lot of research and narrowed down to this resort, Iberostar Selection Varadero. The flight was delayed due to weather, so we arrived close to midnight. However, the hotel is prepared for those late arrivals, and staffs were very accommodating. When we woke up the next morning, we found everything was beautiful and well organized. The beach was amazing along with blue sky and clean air. We got of the sail boat for the first time in our lives and really enjoyed the experience. We also used the tandem kayak twice. Both were included in the package. Everyone we encountered in the resort were very friendly. I am sure we will stay in the same hotel when we go back to Cuba in future.

The fantastic people at this resort are like family, we just keep going back to visit. Cubans are simply phenomenal people who will do anything they can to make your trip enjoyable. This is our first trip since 2019, and we’ve travelled to Cuba many times. We have a few important points to share: 1) Do not exchange money into Cuban Pesos. Most places will not accept them, especially inside the hotels. It’s all credit card and billed in USD. They will accept CDN paper money, US paper money and also Euros, but ironically not their own Cuban Peso. All bills must be in excellent condition, with no tears or issues with the bills or they won’t except them 2) CUC or Cuban convertible pesos are no longer accepted and won’t be exchanged. The new Cuban Peso also won’t be exchanged back into any currency once converted. 3) There is exceptionally little to buy on the resort. Their gift shops have rum, coffee beans and tonic water that is basically it. All other essentials MUST be taken with you. You can’t buy sunscreen, potato chips or cookies. There is no food for purchase anywhere on the resort. 4)The food choices post COVID are very limited. As repeat customers we know not to expect Canadian style food, however this time even we were challenged with the food. There is also no longer an in room coffee maker, and also no in room mini bar. It’s all been taken away .. a coffee machine can be “ purchased for 600 pesos a day and you get 4 coffee capsules and sugar. One glass litre bottle is refilled with purified water and replaced daily. 5) Paper goods are in very limited supply. Take Kleenex tissues and even some toilet paper, as you will get one roll. The Iberostar Selection Varadero is one of the better resorts in the Varadero strip and we struggled a bit with these changes. I can imagine that lower star resorts are even more impacted!! Luckily I’m a very prepared traveller, so our trip was comfortable as I took many extras. They’ve expanded the beach during COVID and it’s simply wonderful!! The Cubans can’t access much so please take things with you to give away like sneakers, ladies black shoes, nylons, socks, children’s clothes, health and beauty items and chocolate or cookies. Anything you can take with you is very much appreciated as they share with their entire community!

The resort is a 3 star. Outdated, underfunded, staff not very pleasant and food was disappointing. Would not return here ever. The only good thing they have is their room cleaning lady. She needs a raise.

Our stay at Iberostar Selection Varadero was a reminder of all the reasons we have come to love Cuba. The beach, the sand, the hot sun and the warmth of it's people. This hotel is well appointed with interesting places to sit in quiet corners, or be immersed in music and people-watch. The food was great and the a la cartes were exceptionally good. If it were not for the masks worn on the plain, we would not have known Covid existed. Speaking of which, OWG (Off We Go) flight was outstanding. Flight attendants were super organized, and we were even served hot meals at no extra cost.

Our recent week at Iberostar Selection Varadero was wonderful. It was our fourth time visiting and our friend's first time. They said they would come back for sure. Since we had been there in 2019 the hotel has had many improvements. Clearly they have used the down time due to the pandemic to spruce things up. Everything is freshened up in terms of paint and furnishings. There is an additional beach side bar with a second level, great for sunset drinks. The whole resort is in excellent shape. The staff were excellent and food the best we've had of the many times we have been to Cuba. The shows were all great but a few were outstanding, one night the show was of Cirque du Soleil level talent! We all look forward to going back and doing the overnight excursion to Havana that includes a night at the Havana Iberostar hotel. Special thanks for making our week so special goes to the dining room staff led by Yohani Torres.

This was our first time at this resort and we both were impressed by the hotel, the landscaping and most of all the service provided by the entire staff. No matter where we were the staff always greeted us at every turn and always asked us if we needed anything to let them know. The rooms were very clean and the maids did an excellent job in keeping the room in top shape. The dining was good and the only complaint I have is that the food seemed bland at times. They could use some spicing up. The variety was limited but we never went hungry and the buffet dining room was always in immaculate condition. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.

The Iberostar Selection Varadero was so lovely in all the ways that matter. It's a very nicely designed setting that actually has character and is easy to get around. It's a nice size so that there's space for a variety of amenities, but it's not too big so that you feel lost or that you're in an impersonal environment. The food is high quality and it's clear that the hotel takes pride in providing good food, and a variety of it, for guests. The service at meals was very good. Servers are helpful and communicative. The staff and performers are so friendly and attentive. They make the atmosphere very pleasant. There's a community oriented feeling about the place, as it seems that everyone is there to create a fun, safe, laid-back experience. I highly recommend this resort to people who are looking for an easy, pleasant, and comfortable stay. I don't recommend it to people who are planning to party hard for their vacation, because it's not that kind of vibe at this hotel. At least, it wasn't when I visited.

We really enjoyed this hotel. We were impressed by the well-maintained grounds, the excellent entertainment staff, the cleanliness of the hotel rooms, the comfortable beds, and the excellent effort put into making the food as varied and enjoyable as possible. We loved how calm this resort was, as well as the daily schedule of activities for kids! The beach was beautiful, but doesn’t provide many opportunities in terms of snorkelling (you have to go out farther in the ocean on a catamaran, which we did and loved). I highly recommend this hotel!

The resort was beautiful, amazing service, perfect beach. The food was decent for Cuba, lots of options. Everything was clean and well maintained. The entertainment staff worked hard to get everyone involved. The only complaint we had were the mosquitoes - never had so many bug bites in my life! Would highly recommend bringing bug spray and after bite. Would definitely go back to this resort!

It’s been a while since we’ve been on vacation. This resort was absolutely amazing. Grounds, rooms were impeccable. Staff were very helpful and always with a smile. Big shout out to Monica and jiovanni from the main buffet. Food and entertainment was very good.Can’t get over how beautiful the beach was. Ocean was so clear. We will definitely be back. Thank you for this memorable vacation. Our 37 wedding anniversary.

It was our first time at this resort Lobby bar area was nice Buffet was exceptionally clean and bright with lots of food choices Bathrooms by the pool and by the buffet only had only 2 stalls often 1 out of order so there was a line up even thou resort was at half capacity I could only imagine if resort was full capacity Our room was clean, service was good, friendly and helpful staff

Very Beautiful everything was very very clean the beach everything about this hotel was wonderful From the staff to the rooms to the food pool bar service the coffee bar was amazing I would definitely recommend this special please to all my friends

This was our first trip to Cuba and the decision to go to this resort was based on other reviews. May I say the reviews are right, this resort is clean, beautiful and close to many excursions. The staff are friendly, helpful and go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. The food, I’m assuming for Cuba is above average because we were very happy with the selection. The Japanese a la carte was WAY too salty and we didn’t enjoy it much but the others were fantastic. Special thanks to our housekeeper Fefa, our regular server Marciely and Victor (one of the “entertainers”) for the great service. We will be back!

We had a fantastic family vacation here (ages 3-60). Hotel was clean. Food was great. Staff was AMAZING! The beach was clean and we had no problems finding lounge chairs. The shows were great. Amazing performers. Would definitely come back to this resort.

The hotel was great, Beth is a very professional, She always was on top to resolve every single issue and concern, The only problem was with the mediterranean restaurant, Their food is not clean, I found a small piece of Stainless Steel Scouring Pad in my Pasta

This hotel was just perfect. It is a small, quiet resort and the staff get to know you personally. The animation team and entertainment were excellent and engaging (but not pushy if you wanted to be left to your own). The pool is wonderful for lazing about and enjoying a drink or two. There is a small second pool for water polo or laps; something for everyone! The beach is pristine white sand with crystal clear water. You can wade out for about 30 meters and is only about 1.5 meters deep. All sand and no weeds in the water! There were plenty of chairs at the pools and the beach and lots of areas of shade. This is our third trip to Varadero, and by far our most enjoyable!

Grounds maintained very well, but several ornamental ponds attract mosquitoes. Our room was very clean. Food was very good, but flies were everywhere in restaurants. Night entertainment was OK, but not excellent. Best night show by far was the one called something like Stone Rock. For the other shows, the singers group was better. The dancers were good mainly in the shows/parts of it for children such as Lion King version. We liked that there is a Disco each night starting at 11 pm. It would be even better to start at 10:30 pm, easier to leave early and to wake up next morning. People employed by the resort are friendly. This is also valid for most of the people at the restaurants and bars. Best part of the resort is the beach and especially the sea water: water is crystal clear, warm, with shallow entry.

We loved this resort!!! The food & staff were fantastic we would recommend it The customer service was exceptional, cleaning staff were great Always friendly and helpful anywhere in the resort always a smile We will go back in the near future

This was our second stay at Iberostar Varadero. It was exceptional! Staff is wonderful, very friendly, and extremely helpful. Our room was incredible, very close to everything. Our chambermaid was absolutely stellar, she took requests and made my kids swans (since she knew how much they loved birds). Even the gardener made my son a bird out of leaves. The pools were amazing, the beach exceptional. We've been to Cuba many times and this resort is by far our favourite. Additionally, my spouse and I are vegan/plant based and our children vegetarian and we were amazed by how much selection we had at every meal. I'm even allergic to wheat and I still never had the same meal twice. We frequented the buffet most, but only because my son loved the pizza (and even the chef would prepare a pizza for him and bring it to our table). We cannot speak highly enough about this resort. If you're looking for a great, family friendly, quiet and yet also spacious resort with lots to explore and a gorgeous beach to boot, this is the one! We also loved the resort cats, our vacation 'pets'. Fabrizio was very well fed during our stay and even followed us to our room every night. Thanks so much to the staff, especially Dianelys and Juan Carlo.

Everything about this place was spectacular, i absolutely loved it and for sure i will be going back. Everything is clean the rooms are big and beautiful, the food was excellent with lots of different choices. The people are the best always ready to help with anything and everything the very best thing about this place is the beach and the set up they have down there, it was awesome.... like I said 100% i am going back I would go every year if I could!!!

Everything we expected and more. It was our families (girls 13 & 15) first trip to Cuba. The resort was great. Very well maintained. We stayed in building 15 on the top floor. You couldn't ask for better staff. Our cleaning lady, Marilla (sorry if not correctly spelled) was the sweetest lady and made us feel like very special guests. We spent most of our time at the pool and the pool bar staff were great, especially Alex. After the first day he remembered our favourite drinks, and always made sure we were well hydrated! The entertainment staff were a lot of fun. We spent a lot of time with Vector doing rifle shooting, archery and playing darts, mini gold or pingpong. He aways made sure to include our teenage daughters. I have a gluten and diary allergy and everyone was very accommodating, especially at the Japanese restaurant. We loved the resort and we would definitely go back.

The staff are among the best of any place we've ever been. The beach is perfect & the staff help you to get chairs. First class entertainment- especially Rick & Roll night! Buffets were nicely presented although Cuban resort food tends to be a bit bland for our taste. Definitely a recommended destination*****

Although this hotel is in an area with many resorts, it felt quiet private (there was a park across the street) and had a great beach. The resort itself is well laid out (as long as you didn't mind a bit of walking), with the restaurants. pools and entertainment in one area and rooms in another (allowing for quiet sleeps). It appears the hotel is doing some upgrades as we had 2 rooms, one with a recently renovated bathroom, one with older bathroom. The rooms are very spacious but would benefit from more storage for clothes (ie there weren't any drawers). The beach and landscapes were beautifully maintained and all staff were very friendly. Food was as expected for Cuba, but well cooked (there was personalized pasta and meat stations for every dinner). We went in prime March break and enjoyed the fact that it was quiet and seemed to have primarily older couples and young families (ie less partiers). There are activities available for the energetic folks. Overall, a good option for people wanting relaxing vacation with nice beach and facilities.

The highlights were the beach and water that stayed shallow quite far, as well as the catamaran trip to snorkeling right off the beach. The grounds were very well kept, although not quite as fancy as 5 stars elsewhere, which goes for the lobby area as well. Our room in building 17 was probably one of the best, with an ocean view. Nighttime entertainment was excellent. Some so-so aspects were the food, which was great for variety, but lacking in flavour. The exception was the Cuba Day lunch buffet which served authentic Cuban food and was absolutely delicious. Anything beef was not a forte, but chicken dishes were excellent. Needing improvement, in our view, was the service at buffet restaurants and lobby and nighttime bars. Service was slow, and there did not seem to be very many servers working given the number of people to be served. Another area needing improvement is the courtesy room one can use once checked out. An exhaust fan in the room is badly needed because it quickly turns into a steamy sauna if you shower in it. The airport at departure was a crowded chaotic disorganized mess, but nothing can be done about that! The transat rep who was present did not seem to know any more than us about which lines to wait in etc...

We've been to several resorts in Cuba at various locations and this one is the best we have been to in all aspects: food (great selection, lots of fresh fish, veg & fruit), warm and friendly service, and a beautiful well-kept property. We had been here a few years ago it it was fine but they did a sprucing up and now it is even better. The staff are all excellent and attentive. We would go back for sure - it would be great for a group gathering, there is something for everyone One reco - Definitely go to Havana but don't do a day trip on a big bus - hire a car, stay overnight and see it properly. Too few people take a break form the beach to see the real Cuba. It's fine to vacate you hotel room for one or more nights to do a side trip, Just let staff know and they will keep an eye on your room. Cuba is very safe!

Everything about this resort was first class. The food was amazing (better than home). Tons of variety (steak, chicken, fish, pork). Iris was the best Cuban sandwich maker in the world. Very lovely lady! The rooms were immaculate, clean, large. Housekeeping came by TWICE a day to clean!! Grounds were beautiful. Groundskeeper was so friendly. Always giving gifts to people. Ioanni (waiter) was the best! The Kids Club was amazing. Always something to keep the kids busy. Lia and Yuni are lovely ladies and kept the kids busy, entertained and happy! This is by far the best resort. I have travelled all over the world and NOTHING compares to the Iberostar Varadero!!!! Special thanks to concierge guest manager Arnaldo for being so accommodating! Love this place!!!!

We had a fantastic time in Veradera. The staff was amazing and very helpful. Our only issue was that we came home with bites. We are not sure if they came from the sand or the mattresses. Food was okay and the night time entertainment was amazing.

We had been at this resort 7 years ago and everything is the same only better in that there have been some improvements with the physical appearance of the buildings. The staff is what really makes this resort a top notch resort!

6th trip to Iberostar Varadero and is just as beautiful as the first time. The food is great as is the beach and pools. I love this place and look forward to going back for our 7th trip. I love lberostar Varadero so much to do there and any children there seem to love it. I see them on stage before the entertainment all having so much time. Hopefully l can bring my grandchildren some day. Also very romantic for couples. Sisters Diane and Donna from Hamilton Ontario.

simple resort with nice pool and great beach; ocean front. Rooms were up to date; not modern but nice and clean. grounds were neat and well taken care of as was lobby area and restaurants. staff were very pleasant and outgoing; easy to talk with and always saying hello and trying to assist.

Hotel was very clean. Staff went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. The beach is absolutely gorgeous!!! Lots of chairs and umbrellas for shade both at the beach and the pool. Pool was a lot of fun too and great for kids. The whole hotel was really well set up for families. We want to go back to this resort!

We both enjoyed the hotel! There were lots of activities to keep my 13 year old busy. The beach was stunning and the food quite good, especially the 6-course tasting menu! The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating, especially since my son has food allergies. Everything was SEAMLESS!

This was our first time to Cuba and wasn't disappointed. The resort was a perfect size. You were close to everything no matter which building you were in. The grounds and rooms were clean and well maintained. There was always chairs available around the pool. Each day there were activities going on. The food was good and the outdoor lunch was a nice change from the buffet. Our group was 17 including children and we never had trouble finding a table for us all. Will definitely be returning!!

First time to Cuba. This was an amazing family resort. Staff were great. Food was great. We travelled with a 3 year old and there was a gradual entry in the pool which was perfect. Beach was amazing (as expected for Veradero). Nothing to complain about!

We found the Iberostar Varadeo to be a top notch resort. The grounds are beautifully kept and guest friendly with multiple walking paths. All areas of the resort were very clean and well lit for night time strolls. Our room was spacious and the king sized bed comfortable. The staff were very friendly, helpful and strived to meet our needs to insure we were having a good time. Down at the beach is an employee who assisted with locating beach chairs with shelter. Walking about the resort we encountered different employees most of whom inquired if we were finding our stay enjoyable and if we needed assistance with anthing to ask. This made us feel pampered and we loved it, never having experienced this kind of hospitality before. Regarding dining one will never go hungry as there is a multitude of selections. However, much of the prepared foods, in the buffet dining area, had very little flavour so we had a variety of cheeses with our breakfast and dinner. I would highly recommend supporting the local economy by purchasing fresh, seasonal, fruits, as those that were available were tasteless--I had never seen pineapple slices so white before instead of the deep yellow of ripe sweetness. Our favourite dining spot on the resort was the Cuban al la carte. Our first meal was succulent and flavourful--so much so that we returned a second and third time. Had we visited longer we would have had all our dinners at the Cuban restaurant. We were able to sample a bit of the local cuisine with the rice and beans and the yucca--Yum! The lobster, fish, shrimp and soup were also most flavourful. We plan to return in 2 years with a few family members and some friends.

We just spent a week at the Iberostar Varadero in Cuba in March 2018. It was amazing! The room was clean and easily accommodated the three of us (two adults and a seven year old). Yeni always made sure we had fresh towels. And we never had issues with noise coming through the walls. We mostly ate at the buffets where the wait staff were quite attentive, ensuring we had coffee, water and juice at breakfast. At supper, we never had an empty glass of wine! The food selection was diverse and there was always something to enjoy eating, even for our picky 7 year old daughter. Jorge, Roxy and many other took care of us! The beach was wonderful and we were always able to find chairs and a shady spot to relax. The bar was close by, and a waiter was always near to top off a drink. Poolside was the same, and Julisa kept us well hydrated! Activities were great. Zumba lessons with Chocalate, shuffle board, pellet gun competitions, quizzes with Denis, kept us laughing and busy all day. A few pluses was the proximity to the airport, only a 30-40 minute drive and it was easy to organize a day trip and tour of Havana. Only 355 more days to go until we're back!

We can to Cuba for a mother daughter beach holiday and the beach was everything we expected and more. So beautiful! The hotel was also as expected. A five star in Cuba is not really a five star but was fine. The food also lives up, or down, to expectations. You don't go there for the food

My husband and I were both really impressed with this resort! When booking our honeymoon we chose to go to this resort because of its rating, and we weren't disappointed. Aside from the Parque Central in Havana, this is our favorite and by far the best all-inclusive we have been to in Cuba. We have previously stayed at the Blau in Varadero and felt everything about this resort was better. The grounds were well maintained, the pool was in great shape and the service was awesome. The entertainment (star staff) went above and beyond to make sure the guests were happy and entertained. The fitness center and spa were both great and every one catered to our needs. Our only complaint was that the food workers were handling raw and cooked meat with the same utensils. We noticed this both at the Japanese restaurant and at the buffet. The employees would use a fork to place raw chicken skewers on the cook top and then would serve you your cooked chicken skewer with that same utensil. This would be an easy fix for management to implement this basic food safe practice. Despite this, neither of us became ill and we both thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We would go back in a heartbeat and next time would gladly take our kids!

This resort is clean, beautiful grounds. Great for all ages. The food was fantastic, but I think the beach grill could have had a little more choice other than burgers and hotdogs. The buffet had a great selection of different food every day. The service was amazing, everywhere in the resort. Loved every minute . We were a group of 10 and we were all very happy with this beautiful resort.

We recently visited Iberostar Varadero in Cuba, where we are return customers. It was sad to see a lot of the trees and green areas damaged by the hurricane, not just at the resort but all over. The resort itself has been rebuilt and repaired and you would not otherwise be able to tell they experienced the hurricane. It was not the best weather this time around (cold front came in the week we were there), but the staff were wonderful and we still had a great time. Service is excellent. People are friendly and helpful. Resort and rooms are kept up in very good condition. The buffet is excellent and we are there most days. I'm not personally a fan of the themed restaurants, as I've found they miss the mark in terms of the cuisine. We also travel with children, so the buffet is just easier. The pool was cold due to the weather, but the entertainment staff were great in engaging the guests and keeping things fun and upbeat. The beach is kept up well, and there are lifeguards on duty. Overall, it was an excellent experience.

Visited the last week of November. While the resort may not be new it is very well maintained and impeccable. The staff are warm, friendly and take wonderful care of their guests! The beach is beautiful, the food is delicious!! Cafe star is wonderful! Wish every hotel had one. Excellent coffee! I have been to Cuba many times. This resort is definitely one we will visit again.

Beautiful Resort. Staff is very friendly and go out of way to give great service. Very well maintained. Food is average. Speciality restaurant we book Mediterranean and Japanese and both were good. Beautiful long beech with white sand.

This is a very beautiful resort, Got off the bus and was greeted with warm and friendly smiles, got to the check-in counter and more smiles and comforting greetings, process was a breeze they knew we were coming and everything was prepared, with drinks in hand we were escorted to our room, which was very inviting and spacious. The food was not TDF but was pleasant and satisfying The Rum TDF had to bring a couple bottles back home with me, it was a wonderful experience with beautiful people, however, don't take my word for it go check it out and share with me your, experience

excellent beach, soft sand, wide beach frontage amazing swimming pool very good food excellent entertainment, great evening shows great maid service hotel villas, pool and other buildings: fabulous architectural design. In general, the hotel catered to details; very impressive. Need to improve: - Front desk - Employees were not very friendly and not knowledgeable about the hotel rooms. - Returning guests - We were returning guests and asked for king size bed when we booked. At check-in, we got a room with 2 double bed. The front desk employee promised another room with king size bed the next day. We viewed the room the next day, it was still a room with two double beds. Therefore we decided not to change room. - We asked for a room facing the beach when we booked, our request was not honoured. However, our friend who was the first time to the hotel got a standard room with the view we asked for. We had the feeling that the hotel does not value returning customers but to please new customers. If this is the way the hotel treat their returning customers, we doubt if we should do the hotel a favour as to refer it to our family members and friends.

Room 1721-Great junior suite, spacious and well kept. The housekeeper was excellent and made animals and birds daily. Overall the staff was friendly and very helpful. Our stay was curt short by Irma but we will be back for sure because everyday was wonderful. We went to Havana and saw the fantastic Tropicana show and shopped at both the hotel and Varadero.This is truly a 5 star hotel.

The resort is very clean and beautiful. Great service overall. I didn't like that there were flies sitting on the food in the buffet restaurant and the food wasn't kept very warm. But overall, I really enjoyed myself.

Gorgeous five star in Cuba, with activities throughout the day, and good food. Room is massive, including a huge balcony and the staff are very accommodating to every need. Maid spoke English perfectly and was helpful to every request. Lobby bar is great place to grab a coffee in the morning, gym is a decent size with aged but functional equipment and after a gym session be sure to ask the gardner to crack open a freshing coconut for you! Enjoy

The resort was just beautiful. The staff was very welcoming and they provided efficient and great service. Also, the resort was very clean and accomodating. I recommend for people to go to this resort.

This resort is very comfortable. Not too big or too small. It's just right. Very friendly and outgoing staff. Everyone works very hard to make your stay enjoyable. All requests ( crib, baggage pick-up) were all handled promptly. The buffet offers a wide variety of choices, from lobster to fresh fish, chicken and pork. The food was delicious. My children have food allergies and they accommodated us without hesitation. The grill was also delicious with vocal entertainers. The entertainment at night was fantastic! Great shows! Probably the best one's I've seen in Cuba. They did water acrobats too! The grounds are well kept and charming. The kids splash pad is also fantastic with water slides, a park and kids club. Very family oriented. The beach was well kept, white sand. Low tide you can walk out more than 10 metres! Beautiful, beautiful. Had a great time and will most likely go back again.

We stayed at this resort May 18th for a week and were very happy with our stay. It seems all you hear is that be prepared for the food as it isn't very good. We didnt find this at all. This resort has an exceptional buffet that had tons of variety and was changed up each night. We ate at all 3 restaurants on site and would have preferred the buffet..they were more in the line of what you hear of cuba food. Beach is very nice and pool area had lots of chairs to pick from. Drinks are hit and miss and the cafe was an awesome bonus for afternoon tea and snack. Rooms were great with comfortable beds. Resort is a nice size for walking. instead of the tours we took a taxi to the caves and havana...as cool as a classic car sounds for travelling to havana keep in mind there isn't air conditioner and made for a long day and we wished we would have used a regular taxi which is what we did for the rest of the trips. Wifi worked well in the lobby area but that is about it. You pay for a card that costs $2 CAD for 1 hour.

We are a family of 12 with ages from 19 to 86 who spent the week of May 15-22 at Iberostar Varadaro. This is a top notch resort where everyone loved the food and the grounds and beach are beautiful. The staff are plentiful, helpful and cheerful. The rooms are good but we weren't there for the rooms. The nightly entertainment and ballet show in the pool was superb. The entertainment crew was really nice- not pushy but made everything available. Many opportunities to win a bottle of rum or a t-shirt: air gun shooting, darts, shuffleboard, mini-Putt, bingo, raffles, volleyball, water polo. We also enjoyed swimming in the ocean and nightly sunsets across the ocean. And of course-our favourite: an awesome pool with swim-up bar.

We are a family with a 2 years old. We stayed 5 days at april and we really appreciate this hotel and also booking with tripcentral. The staff is really friendly and they were so kind with us. The beach is great and also pools. I recommend it.

I don't ordinarily write reviews because I feel experiences are all relative and I haven't been wowed by a vacation spot in many years. However... This resort offered everything I could ever want from a Vacation. I (48), traveled with my father (81) and his girlfriend (79). I stayed solo in my own room and I always felt safe. The room was spacious and had comfortable beds with nice linens and everything you could want to be comfortable. If something isn't there just ask. Walk ways to the pool and beach were always enjoyable with a wonderland of exquisite trees, bushes and flowers. The beach is incredible with white sand and clear blue water. Many days I walked along the shoreline for as long as I wanted, always feeling safe, relaxed and happy. No one ever around harassing you to buy something. It's not a massive resort but I did get in a lot of walking, which was great-- at least 6K steps a day! The food was fantastic for the most part. Could always find something delicious and healthy to eat. My favourite was the fresh fish, pizza, pasta, home made bread and cheeses, assorted vegetables, legumes and fruit. They had chicken, beef and lamb which were all tasty. I can not believe that anyone could have a problem with the food here. They cook with real ingredients, minimal oils and salt and I never had to reach for the salt and pepper shakers. I didn't like the butter or margarine so I just stuck a piece of cheese in a bun, or they do have oil at the salad bar. The ice cream is the best I've ever tasted. So fresh and creamy!! The service at all of the al a carte restaurants is fantastic. Beautiful happy people making sure you are happy and satisfied. Tip: If you are feeling snacky between 4-6, they have a Cafe in the lobby with delicious sandwiches. Atmosphere was Cuban Casual elegance. Not flashy on first impressions, but when you sit and take it all in, it's very impressive. I felt the atmosphere had a Cuban/Spanish flair with thatch roofs, pretty windows, light fixtures and tiles, open air areas, gorgeous bamboo woods and architecture. I absolutely loved all of the live music, and pop up bands throughout playing beautiful Cuban music. Always a delightful suprise popping up somewhere! Considering the traffic, the resort was ridiculously clean throughout. The service was among the best I've ever experienced at an all inclusive. Cubans are warm, genuine and helpful people. I was amazed at their ability to smile and serve so efficiently day after day. The bar staff especially, were incredibly efficient. Various drinks were served in literally seconds, and the bar was always clean. I loved how they always greeted myself and everyone with a warm way of saying hello or friendly hand gesture. They actually remembered what people were drinking and always made you feel special and taken care of. Quite a feat with the number of people they serve day after day. A Special shout out to Cesar and Mandy at the lobby bar! The shows are so fun and the entertainers are so talented. They really take you away to a fantasy land when they perform. Some of the shows are geared towards children but don't miss out on the 80's night, or dance shows. The magic show was great as well. So much fun to watch. I did make use of the Spa for a Pedicure and Massage. The pedicure was nice, gentle and effective (my toes still look very pretty). The massage with reflexology was truly the best I ever had. I will go again when I go back. I've been to many all-inclusives throughout Mexico, Dominican, Jamaica, Aruba. I can confidently say Cubans are the 'coolest', most gentle, beautiful (inside and out) and hospitable people I have ever encountered. I met many fantastic people at the resort from Europe, UK, South America, Canada, many of them repeat visitors. I can certainly see why. The only thing I would change, is to make it an adults only. The stay made for a busy time but the kids were pretty cute and well behaved. TIPS: I was feeling a little stressed about the tipping situation. Thankfully, I didn't feel pressure from anyone to tip, but when we did it was so graciously and genuinely appreciated. Mosquitoes: Not a problem for me and they usually love me. I did try to remember to spray my legs and feet, day and night though. Unfortunate things happen on Vacations. I am still (hopefully) waiting for my luggage to come home. Things happen but I won't let it take away from my glorious holiday. Thank you to everyone at Iberostar Veradero for a wonderful vacation! I felt truly spoiled and I will be back! Hasta Pronto!! xoxo Leigh from Hamilton, Ontario

This resort was beautiful. The grounds were kept impeccable,the staff were so courteous and friendly. There was always something to do or lots of places to relax and do nothing. Lots of variety to eat.

Everything was fine, great staff, well kept grounds, beaches nice lots of beach chairs. Food fine, alcoholic beverages below average as are all Caribbean destinations these days in my opinion as they all seem to use powdered sugar based fruit juices instead of real fruit from a blender which was not that long ago. The air conditioning never reached set-point and little things like wobbly ceiling fans, sticky ( hard to slide) patio doors keep this hotel from being great. Entertainment was also good. All in all it was worth the price.

Hotel staff were great. Lobby and public areas really nice. Rooms were ok, could not get adapter to work to charge cell phone or use blow dryer. Also my iPhone 6 did not work so no internet. Hotel said newer phones do not always work. Food was just ok not great.

This is our third (3rd) time in Varadero and first time with Iberostar Varadero we stayed in this hotel from December 10 to 17, 2016 occupying room 1251-1252. We noticed the following; 1. Checking-In is no hassle and the receptionist assist us to an open restaurant to eat as we checked-in around 11:10 PM. 2. Room is clean and the chambermaid did a very good job, outlet for charging my ipad is not working but the guest service immediately delivered portable charger.. 3. Beach is awesome,clean and crystal clear water, Beach attendants always ready to assist you. 4. Restaurants: Japanese, Mediterranean and Parilla with good menu choices and the quality/presentation is Excellent. Buffet food is also good and the assistance of Yayi, Raimara and Jaima makes our experience more enjoyable.. 5. Swimming pool is clean, service at the pool is good, ground keeping is clean and all plants are healty and colorful. 6. Daily intertainment from Kids to Adults are good 7. I talked with the Guest Service Manager Yadiel and he is very accomodating and open to suggestions 8. I can strongly recommend this Hotel to anybody who wants to enjoy vacation in Varadero. In fact I already recommended this hotel to 5 of my friends. Room Tip: Go for Junior Suite.... Stayed December 2016, travelled with family

this is our second trip to iberostar varadero and we still thought it was great very clean well kept and the service was very good. the hotel has kept some of its character unlike the newer ikea square box no character hotels.also i noticed that while the staff accepted tips i did not get the feeling that i was hoovered over to get the tip.and no notice of any change in service if i did not tip. its a great hotel and we have stayed at 12 other hotels in cuba. jim&adele

Our family had a wonderful, relaxing and fun time at Iberostar Varadero! The grounds were beautifully landscaped with lots of deck space and swimming areas. Our family enjoyed time at beach, daily entertainment and activities such as salsa dancing, water polo, volleyball and much more! The nightly entertainment shows were fantastic! Very friendly staff and great service!

My wife and I have visited 37 countries and this was our 2nd visit to Cuba (Santiago de Cuba previously). This hotel met all our expectations. Pleasant staff, good meals clean rooms and great facilities.

Iberostar Varadero is a very good resort. I have decided to stay only in Iberostar group of resorts whenever I go to a destination serviced by this resort. Everything from the rooms, food, bar and the employees was excellent. I give a 5 start review. Raj

We were there week of June 4, the resort is very nice and clean. The staff are all very friendly and always willing to help. The entertainment staff are amazing. Always kept us busy. Great selection of food.

The grounds exotic flowers and plants, the food great, beaches beautiful, the service excellent and the people very friendly. My family and I enjoyed every moment we were there. Love it will return again.

We visited for the 1st week of May and had great weather and really enjoyed the location. Hotel staff was great with Charlie (Carlos) and Eli by the pool bar and Nurika our maid (probably spelled wrong, sorry about that) being the stand outs. I really liked the location and found the easy access to Varadero to be a real plus. The food was not my favorite but that's mostly because I can be too fussy. We did have 2 lovely dinners at Cafe 60 in Varadero that more than made up for it (amazing restaurant, do treat yourself). Also really enjoyed a one day visit to Havana. Must be seen to be appreciated. Would definitely check out a few Fidel videos on YouTube before going vice watching them once we returned home. A great trip all around and a wonderful resort experience as well.

This was my fourth time in Cuba and it was a world of difference from other resorts I've stayed at. The hotel itself was very well-maintained, constantly cleaned. The service was friendly from all staff. The food was incredible for Cuba! They were doing construction on the beach during my stay (April 23-30) so that took away from the ambience a bit but nothing that would ruin the trip. The entertainment throughout the day was a lot of fun and the shows at night were incredible productions! Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this resort and would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Cuba for the first (or fourth) time.

The resort itself is well organized. The room was always cleaned. We had the visit of the cleaning lady at least twice a day. In the morning for doing the bed and changing the towels. In the evening, they were again changing the towels even if we didn't ask for it, plus chocolate was added on our bed with a ``Good night`` note. The fridge was always supplies with water and pop drinks. I've even received a champagne bottle because I had arrived on my birthday. The food was to be expected for Cuba. Probably a different way of keeping the food hot would be recommended.

The resort is beautiful and well maintained. We have really liked our Junior Suite.The cleaning services were amazing. All our needs were taking care and the staff was always smiling. The beach is awesome! We`ve enjoyed each restaurant at the resort but the Japanese restaurant with ``Javier`` as the chef cook was a great culinary experience. The food from the Buffet was O.K.. I have really enjoyed this 7 days vacation.

The check-in, lobby area, beach, pools, grounds and generally all staff were wonderful. The buffet food was ok by Cuba standards. The a la carte restaurants were fun with friendly employees. The bar staff and housekeeping were very hospitable. The entertainment was mostly quality shows. I encountered two restaurant employees in the same day, and in uniform, who used the washroom (by the shops) and exited without washing their hands, makes one wonder about hygiene standards. There are problems with the hotel's Food and Beverage Management: no breakfast available before an excursion because the 24/7 buffet not ready with food for guests at 6:20AM or even 6:45AM. We had to leave to make our pick up with only coffee from Lobby Bar (which was excellent by the way). My sister's departure pick up was at 6:00AM and there was no breakfast available. The 24/7 restaurant food was really bad, not fresh, overcooked baked and crisp eggs and tepid meat. Our transfer to the airport was scheduled before the dinner period at 6:00PM and only landed at 3:00AM at destination yet we were also unable to get any food before leaving. I was told by server that I was not permitted to sit at a table inside 24/7 restaurant to dine because they were blocked off for the a la carte an hour and a half in advance of opening (yet staff were seated beside me). I was asked to leave and eat outside on the patio where people sat to smoke. We were earlier advised we could order room service for our 6:00PM departure but when inquiring at reception, they said that service was not deliverable to the lobby since we had checked out at the required time of noon (we only asked for a couple of individual pizzas, nothing fancy). So, you will encounter instances where no food is available at this resort despite being priced and described as all-inclusive. You need to bring some snacks from home. It is not near any other local restaurants. Otherwise, lovely property but they have some fine tuning to do.

Grounds are very nice, bathrooms are clean, service is excellent. Our rooms were cleaned in the morning and at nite they would come back to refresh. The restaurants a la carte were good. They have a great spa with own pool.

Grounds are very well kept. We were in building 17, very short walk to the beach. The room was very spacious and clean. The Japanese restaurant was the best. The food at the buffet gets tired by the end of the week, but there was a great variety. Lounging by the pool or on the beach you get in seat service from the bar which is great.

The Iberostar Varadero is an amazing resort. We would stay there again, hopefully sooner than later. The beach was amazing! The room was nice, but I don't think I would pay the extra for the Junior Suite upgrade again as we were really only in the room to sleep. We found the buffet was better than the restaurants, which was a little disappointing. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Everything about our holiday exceeded expectations....the friendly and eager to please staff,the amazing facilities and beach,the wonderful food and drinks!Strongly recommend an excursion to Havana to get a taste of Cuban life away from the resort,a guide helps with a wealth of facts and personal experiences!

I would recommend the Iberostar Varadero. The service was excellent, the entertainment was great, the pool, the beach were great. The food wasn't that good to begin with but after some feedback on the 3rd day the overall quality of the food did improve.