We had a great awesome time at Villa Iguana! Hola Sun and Trip Central made it worry free! We met great people from staff to vacationers! Made great friends. Food was great..no complaints..very clean rooms..resort very well lit and safe!..We would definitely go back to great beaches, people, and sites.

Villa Iguana upgraded our room to a bungalow (no extra charge). A pleasant surprise. Resort is somewhat spread out, so required a fair amount of walking to reach some of the facilities. Food is typical Cuban - mediocre at best. Lettuce salads don't exist, fruit pretty scant, coffee ho-hum. Pizza, burgers and fries at the bar were good. Cold beer, free-pour drinks. Beach at resort is pretty much non-existent, but the Eden Resort next door allowed us to use theirs-a beautiful small stretch of beach. Free shuttle service to the marina allowed us to travel by boat to the incredible beaches of Sirena and Paradis. There are two lovely salt water pools at the Iguana. The staff are so friendly and always helpful. All in all, a great holiday with perfect weather. We had the pleasure of booking with Jennifer M.at Tripcentral. She covered all bases flawlessly and offered great advice. A real pro and highly recommended. Thanks to Tripcentral and Jennifer. Would gladly use Tripcentral and Jennifer for any future travel plan.

Our stay at Iguana was a bit disappointing. We have been to Cuba many times and although the fòod is never great, we have always managed to eat fairly well. This time the selection was very poor and got worse as time went on. This is the first time we were there when the beach was gone for the whole two weeks but we realized that was a risk when we booked and there were always options to go to other beaches. We were caught up in the whole airport runway closure ordeal and very disappointed by the lack of communication from Hola Sun about their plans to get us home. As usual, the staff is always friendly and do their best to keep us happy and that means a lot.

Clean rooms, friendly service, good value, great coffee and the beach is back. Very close to airport so no wasted shuttle time. Food was okay, limited supply of some items but you will not go hungry. A new pool is available with easy beach access.

This was our 2nd visit to this resort. Last year we had a great time, even without a beach. This year was still good, but the food variety and preparation was lacking. I know you don't go to Cuba for the food, but to run out of eggs was not good. Dinners were good if you like pasta. On a scale of 10, I would rate the hotel as a 6. The restaurant staff were definitely a 10, the rooms were clean and our housekeeper was a 10.We would consider returning,as the price is right.

This was our fourth time to Cayo Largo, and the third to this resort. Although the staff that were usually going above and beyond still are (kudos to William and Ernestad) the resort itself is going downhill fast. There was never any hot (or even luke warm) water in the mornings, and on day 3 they ran out of eggs which lasted until at least our day 7. The buffet had very few things in the morning, two days it didn't even have bread, and the evening was worse. When you look forward to atleast having an egg or two and you can't find anything else other than greasy sausage, it's hard to take. You could still get pizza from either of the pool sites (thank God) but they even ran out of diet coke and some other mixes for the booze. There were a lot of annoyed people and I must say, I was one of them. I didn't run into one repeat customer that wasn't disappointed. I doubt we will be back.

The hotel itself was decent. The rooms were clean and air conditioning and hot water worked great. The food is not so good, but it is Cuba. Pizza's and fries (when they had them) at the snack bar were good. The rum and beer were good. Don't expect anything special when it comes to drinks. If you are looking for pina coladas, daquiries, etc., this isn't the place for you. I knew going in, and after reading reviews on trip advisor, that the beach at this resort was clothing optional. What I didn't expect to see was nudity around the buildings (sunbathing outside of the rooms on the patios) and at the pool by the beach. Other than that, the scenery was amazing. With this resort you get what you pay for, and hopefully you don't pay too much. This is just my opinion. Others seemed to love it and there were lots of repeat customers. I just won't be one of them.

I have been going to Cayo Largo for over 10 years. I love Villa Iguanna because of its size, quietness and the Cuban people. I just returned on January 19, 2020 from 2 weeks of this little slice of heaven. It's very clean and the staff can't do enough for you. The hotel is old but serves my purpose. The beach is hit and miss, as the whole island struggles with the sea taking away and giving back. I go twice a year and I am preparing to go again February 23 for another 2 weeks. Needless to say, I love it!

The negative: We were at Villa Iguana in Jan 2019 & thought the variety & quality of the food was excellent so when we returned this January we were quite disappointed. There were shortages of many foods & all the cooked dishes were heavily salted,Even the cappuchinos tasted very salty . We didn't go hungry but it left a lot to be desired. The Positive: The staff are warm & friendly.The rooms are clean & comfortable & it's a short distance from the rooms to the restaurant & lobby bar & at the lobby bar they make good pizzas and sandwiches .

The hotel is now run by the Cuban army and has a lot of infrastructure issues happening. More than half of the hotel section isn’t working and the bungalows and half functioning as well. The food is differently been effected by the embargo the the Cuba nation is under now Was there for two weeks and around 60 people each week. Last year there was over 200 people at this resort

Everything is designed for you to relax and enjoy the beauty of the beach: upon our arrival we were welcomed with a drink and by musicians playing Cuban songs. The hotel is clean and spacious and is right ON the beach! The personnel is friendly and helpful. I would go back in the blink of an eye!!!

This resort was good for the price I paid but not great. Most of the rooms near the pool need to be renovated so they upgraded us to a Bungalow. I did not want a Bungalow as they are a long walk for a 70 year old. The Bungalow had been updated with a new washroom, A/C, good bed, new floor and was quite comfortable. I had no hair dryer and usable phone and reported it a couple of times but with no results. The staff they had were very good but they were few so more cleanliness was visible everywhere. Food was very limited, same thing every day, very little fresh veggies and fruit. The best food was at the snack bar, the two boys there were great and made good pizza, hamburgers, fries, ham & cheese sandwiches. I had too much sun the first day and had to be taken back to my room. This was handled very well and Julia (HR) came to check on me the next morning. Pool was great (not as clean as it could be), weather was great and we met a lot of friendly people (middle age & older) from Canada who have returned there up to 20 times. If you want a plain Jane holiday, low cost and close to Airport this is the place to go.

We stayed at Villa Iguana from March 17 > March 31, 2019. Overall, my impressions were quite positive. The excursion was booked through Trip Central [more than satisfactory, per usual], and the airline was Air Transat, with Hola Sun as the host. I certainly prefer Air Transat to Sunwing, as their aircraft generally have more leg room, and the airline is far more reliable. No complaints regarding Hola Sun: I've never had any issues with them. We paid $1368 each, for 14 days. Some packages were less. We stayed in a fairly new bungalow, on the upper floor, with an ocean view. It was reasonably spacious, and offered a pleasant view. The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were adequate. There was a bathtub and shower, with plenty of water pressure and hot water. Each building [4 units per bungalow] was serviced by a solar water heater, and the water could get exceedingly hot = caution is required. Each unit had a separate AC unit, which worked very well. The room had a flat screen TV, although there was no service for the first five days. Apparently the bungalows across the road had more issues with mosquitoes, as they were situated on lower ground, and surrounded by vegetation. I would recommend the ocean view bungalows. Supposedly the regular rooms were slightly larger, but only featured a shower. The building beside the older pool and bar would have been quite noisy. That bar was open 24 hours, and featured the usual drinks. The older pool was smaller, but kept quite clean. A new pool, with a bar and snack bar, opened two days before we arrived. It was located at the east end of the property, behind the last bungalow. A very large and nice pool, tastefully decorated. The pizza from the snack bar there was quite good, and hamburgers and sandwiches were also available. A good selection of beverages was available. Breakfast and supper were served in the large buffet, with lunch in the outdoor restaurant, amid the bungalows. This also served as the only a la cart facility. Generally speaking, the food was pretty good, although there was a shortage of fresh fruit at times. Supper often featured baked chicken, salmon, roast turkey, or roast pork. The bread and the white cheeses were always enjoyable. There was an issue with flies at both the buffet and the outdoor lunch room. They didn't bite, but were quite annoying, and got on the food. This problem could be greatly eliminated with the judicious use of fly swatters and fly paper. I can't honestly say that I have ever seen a fly swatter in Cuba, however!! The beach would 'come and go' with the tides, ocean currents and winds. On a rough, windy day, there was virtually no beach. On a calm day there could be quite a wide beach, which was enjoyable for walking. There was about an equal number of calm and rough days. Be advised that there were many nudists on the beach. The odd one showed up at the new pool, which was located above the best stretch of beach. Such was inconsiderate and distasteful, in my opinion. There was nightly entertainment, but it was not overly impressive. Tuesday nights featured karaoke, which seemed to be the most popular by far. There is no gymnasium at the resort, and [understandably] no water sports. There was no real lobby: just a small reception room for checking in and out, and reporting issues or exchanging currency. By the way, you only got about 13 CUC's for $20 Canadian. A trip to Sirenis Beach was certainly worth it. A free bus runs three times in the morning, and returns three times in the afternoon. The bus takes you to a marina, where you get a free boat ride to the beach. Water sports are available at that beach, but you have to pay for lounge chairs, beer, food, etc. The water is generally calmer there, and it's much better for swimming. The resort workers were generally courteous, friendly and helpful. With only a 10 minute bus ride from the airport, you are at the resort shortly after landing. There is a small Duty Free store at the airport, plus a restaurant and bar. I certainly enjoyed my stay at Villa Iguana, and am happy to recommend it. Harley Whitlock, Brantford, Ontario

Average food, friendly people, amazing beach at Sirena, didn't like the nudism at the hotel beach, no information about that. Like the rooms, clean and every day with new present made with towels. Enjoyed my holidays

Weather was good all week with some wind that picked up the last few days and it was cooler in the mornings. Stayed in a standard room in a bungalow, and we found the staff to be quite friendly and helpful. The maids did a wonderful job in keeping the rooms clean and comfortable. The food is okay, we always found something good to eat. The Ranchon was a nice restaurant to enjoy lunch (the only lunch option during our stay) or dinner a la cart. You can eat there every night if you want, just need to make reservations earlier in the day. The Villa Iguana beach is for nudists, the reason is for adults only, something we did not know when booked this vacation and we were disappointed because we are not into nudism beaches. We decided to travel to Playa Serena everyday as the transfers to and from the resort were free. We had to pay 2CUB for each beach chair, drinks and food on Playa Serena. Would not return to this resort.

Very good staff, food not so good, entertainment good, bars & pools very nice, a la carte restaurant good, beach none, cleaness good, rooms comfortable but b awere of rain you may swim in your room, I would give it a 3 stars you pay for what you get for sure.

I read all of the reviews on-line about this resort, so there was not much that surprised me. I knew there was not much of a beach (but that is a problem with Mother Nature, and not the resort itself), as well as it being an adult only resort. The part I did not see was the average age was 60+. For me, this was not a problem, as it made for a quiet and relaxing vacation! But, if you are thinking this is a party resort, it really is not! The staff are extremely friendly! The entertainment staff try to engage with the guests as much as possible. I stayed in one of the bungalows, and the room had everything I needed! The only problem I had with the room was there was no safe. I talked to a couple of other people who were staying in bungalows, and it appears this was just isolated to my room. For me, not a big deal: I just left everything locked up in my luggage. The food was very good, and I never went hungry! They had a hot sauce there that I found had a bit of a bite, which surprised me. Normally I do not find a hot sauce in Cuba that surprises me like that! The bus to the marina is extremely easy to find. A couple of minutes, and you find yourself in the marina. The boat ride to Playa Sirenis was quick. Make sure you take a day and check out that beach - you will not be disappointed! My main goal for this vacation was to scuba dive. The dive shop is very friendly and knowledgeable. However, if you are a bigger person, and are looking to rent gear that is not considered to be part of average sizing, bring your own BCD and wet suit. The Hola Sun rep (Alicia) was very pleasant to deal with! Any time I saw her during the week, she always remembered my name. If you are ever looking for a trip that is budget friendly, then look this place up!

First of all I ended up with an upstairs room. I'm 71 and didn't appreciate that along with a non working air conditioner. It rained one night and the roof leaked on my dresser, floor and bed. Apparantly they didn't have the parts for fix the a/c. I have to say the weather was GREAT! Thing is I've been at this resort many times and had no problem. It looks like things are going down hill!

I couldn't have been more pleased . from the proximity of the resort from the airport, to the oceanview bungalows, to the friendliness of all staff. i couldn't have been happier. i will defintiely be returning and frequently. There wasn't a sandy beach at the hotel but we visited right next door and had the whole sandy beach to ourselves! if you're looking for a perfect R& R vacation...this is your place !

My wife and I enjoyed a quiet and relaxing holiday at the Villa Iguana in Cayo Largo from February 24 – March 3rd 2019. The resort was just as we expected since we wanted a relaxing, quiet and affordable vacation. We did our research before booking this resort and so there was nothing that surprised us. For those of you who are expecting a 4 or 5 star experience and have done no research ahead of time you could be disappointed. If you are judging this resort based upon Canadian standards you may also be disappointed. For us we think the staff and management did the best they could under the circumstances. Overall we thought it was a nice and enjoyable 3 star vacation. 1. Grounds After a short 10 minute drive from the airport we arrived at the resort. Check in was quick and we enjoyed a nice cocktail while waiting. We received a room that we asked for and after unpacking we walked around the resort to see what it was like. At the main activity area there is a nice salt water pool next to the one and only bar, snack bar, outdoor patio and buffet restaurant. There are 4 blocks of rooms consisting of standard rooms that are terrace level and oceanview rooms that have a balcony. All of the rooms are very close to the ocean and all have an oceanview, however the 2nd floor rooms have a better oceanview and more privacy. All of the rooms are close to the main activity area. Not much of a walk. There are also new 2 story bungalows that are further away from the main area of the resort and require more walking to get there. There are standard and oceanview bungalows all of them are further back from the ocean than the rooms. The view of the oceanview bungalows are all partially obscured by trees etc. If we go back we would book a room again rather than a bungalow. There is an alacarte restaurant about half way down the row of bungalows. At the far end of the resort is a new pool and snack bar as well as a pool bar which is supposed open soon. That will make it better for those in bungalows that are closer to that end. The grounds are well maintained and kept clean. There is a gift shop across the street where you can buy souvenirs, toiletries as well as beer and alcohol. Right beside the gift shop is a place you can rent a scooter or ATV. 2. Beach/Pool There is no beach in front in front of the resort. You can walk about 1 to 2 minutes to a small beach area to the west of the resort where there are palapas and lounge chairs. It’s close enough to walk to the bar and get a drink. There is also a pathway through the resorts that will take you to a nice long beach in front of the Hotel Pelicano. It’s about a 30 minute walk or you can take a bus or taxi for a couple of CUC’s. We had lunch and some drinks at the Pelicano beach bar which was nice. You can also take a free shuttle to Serena Beach. The resort will pack you a lunch if you’d like. The shuttle will take you to the marina and then a boat will take you to Serena Beach which is very beautiful. The trip to the beach takes an hour. You can also rent an ATV to explore the deserted beaches on the eastern part of the island. We did that and enjoyed it thoroughly. The ATV cost 30 CUC’s for 6 hours. The water colour of the Caribbean Sea is a stunning turquoise. There is one salt water pool at the resort which is nice and refreshing with ample lounge chairs and umbrellas. You also have a nice view of the ocean from the pool as well. A second pool will be opening soon at the other end of the resort. There is a small clothing optional beach here as well with lounge chairs and palapas. 3. Food There is one buffet restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Food choices are very limited but the food is cooked well and is quite good. Every morning and evening the choices were the same. They ran out of eggs and pancake mix for two days and so we ended up having bacon or ham and fruit and bread for two mornings. I love fresh tropical juices but the juices here were so full of sugar I couldn’t drink any. Coffee is more cappuccino than the coffee I’m used to at home. Fruit consists of some fresh and canned fruit cocktail. Vegetables were usually canned beans or peas and sometimes boiled cabbage. I liked the homemade soup best of all particularly zuppa and black bean soup. Meats consisted of either carved turkey, pork, fish of beef. One night they served rabbit. Desserts choices are very limited. We also discovered that if you plan on eating later they may run out of some food choices. There were no salad dressings, only oil and vinegar. Seasoning was not a problem. Ketchup, mustard as well as salt and pepper are available. Food was seasoned well even without the need for extra seasoning. You are entitled to one alacarte meal at the alacarte restaurant. We really enjoyed our meal there, better than the buffet as far as I am concerned. I had chicken in a black bean sauce with rice and vegetable and it was very good. You can have lunch at the alacarte but we never had lunch there so I can’t comment on the food quality or choices there. There is a snack bar beside the pool bar and you can get pizza, burgers, fries and sandwiches there also for lunch. 4. Service Service at this resort was average. Some staff stood out more than others for friendliness. Front desk staff were ok but sometimes appeared a little indifferent. Bar staff were quick and efficient. They use small plastic cups which I didn’t really like. I’m glad we took our travel mugs. Beer was not very cold. For 2 days there were no Pina Colada’s available. Sometimes the bar staff were distracted by other Cuban staff that congregated at the one end of the bar talking to them constantly. The bar is busiest at dinner time and in the evening. Right beside the bar is a Snack Bar that serves pizza, burgers, fries and sandwiches. Service in the buffet restaurant was somewhat lacking I feel. We would sit for a long time at our table until someone would come and ask what we would like to drink and very seldom came back to see if we wanted refills. The service in the alacarte restaurant was quick and efficient though. Maid service was average. A couple of times during our stay the maids didn’t leave any water for us and we had to ask at the front desk for some. We were told there was no water available and that they would be getting some more in later in the day. We did finally get some though. 5. Rooms All rooms are ocean view but the upper balcony has a better view of the ocean. Rooms are basic with 2 double beds. There is a shower but no tub. I ran out of water once during a shower but it came back quickly. There is a mini fridge. Ours was not cold. Maids kept the rooms clean. You are supposed to have a bottle of water in your fridge but there were a couple of days where we weren’t given water. Balcony is small but ok for 2 people to sit out and enjoy the ocean view. The air conditioning worked great and was quiet. 6. Value If your looking for an affordable holiday and are willing to enjoy a 3 star vacation this is a good place. Would we go back? Probably if the price was right but we have many other islands and resorts to explore in the future first.

My over all experience at Villa Iguana was a good one. The room was decent for not being a 5 star. The view was gorgeous and food was ok. I loved that it was adult only and that it was a smaller resort, it made for a relaxing week! The staff was my favorite part by far, made me feel very comfortable and wecomed. Also they were very helpful and accommodating with anything we needed. The beach was closed due to the tide being up , however the beach at the resort next to us was open and was a 1 min walk away. They had excursions and could take day trips for very minimal charge. The local beaches near by Sarina and Paraisa which you could visit by boat were absolutely amazing!! You could also do a catamaran to see the coral reefs , which i will be doing next time for sure! Most beautiful in all of Cuba! Overall a great experience !

My wife and I were looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We found it at the Villa Iguana, which is an adult only resort. We were greeted by friendly staff at the office upon arrival and it got better from there. The bartenders, waiters, waitresses and chambermaid just made us feel so special. The room, as well as the entire grounds were kept very clean. The food was good, you don't come to Cuba for the food, but this was the best I've had in my 3 trips to Cuba. Thankfully only put on 2 lbs. lol. There is no beach at this resort, but they provide a bus to the Villa Marina, which is a 10 min. ride to catch a catamaran to Sirenis Beach. The boat ride is also complimentary and takes about 10 minutes. Sirenis beach is a gorgeous white sand beach. There is a bar & snack bar at this location. The salt water pool at the resort was always clean and we never had a problem getting a chaise lounge. We are already thinking of returning next Feb. This resort may be rated @ 3 1/2 * but except for the beach it is a 5 * to me.

This resort was not bad but it was not good either. there is no beach but you can take a short walk and use one of the other resorts beaches which are ok or you can be herded up like cattle to be taken to the marina hop on a fairy to go to a very nice beach but this usually takes an hour each way. The bus drivers on the way back make you wait until they are ready to open the bus doors to let you in. (even though they are sitting in their waiting. The bungalow rooms were o very dark due to it being all wood. the cleaning staff do not do a good job regardless of the tip you leave. The food is ok and plenty of it. you will not go hungry. The bar tender will look right at you and make you wait until he is ready to sere you. This resort is very quiet so if you are looking for a place to relax and unwind this is the place to be. It served my purpose but I do not see myself returning to this resort. The front desk guy is slimy and will tell you what he thinks you want to hear but then does not deliver when you show up to hold him accountable for what he says. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. the resort has some potential but the grounds keeper spend most of the day sitting in the shade making flowers. This resort also caters to the French speaking crowd.

This was our 7th trip to Cuba as a family so we have some context in terms of what a decent resort on this island should be. I will start with the positives. Villa Iguana is a dated facility but is well maintained. The rooms where clean, although infiltrated with a variety of ants (which is not uncommon). Staff really made the resort and were amazing, helpful and friendly. The food was decent. A must do is the visit to the nearby real Cuban beach which is accessed by a free shuttle from the resort. This beach is only 6 km away from the resort. The weather ... well it was what you can expect from Cuba - hot!! Also, the airport was very close to the resort which was great in terms of travel time. Now the areas for improvement. Fly management - there were an unbelievable amount of flies at this resort both in the main bar/snack bar area and the restaurants. You were constantly swatting flies away from your drinks and food. Although staff attempted to cover most of the food with saran wrap presented at the buffet, flies managed to infiltrate. Spray bomb was used around the entrance and food stations before customers entered the restaurant in an attempt to control this problem (this practice definitely turned me off eating the food). I would recommend that they get some sort of pest management expert in to provide some sort of plan to help address this problem. Cooking staff definitely require some food handling training. At the grill/fry stations cross contamination (between cooked and raw meats) was the common practice. Food was also handled by bare hands which were not cleaned even after staff were wiping/cleaning stoves and countertops. The Pizza guy was observed drinking straight rum during his shift daily and perhaps was one of the worst offenders in terms of food handling. The Beach was non existent and one could not go for more than a 100 metre walk without being interrupted by rock outcroppings. I understand that the beach was somewhat destroyed by the recent hurricane activity which is unfortunate and not the resort's fault. What made it worse, is that the only part of the beach that was decent was dominated by parading naked people. Just to give you a sense of demographics at the resort, there were a significant amount of seniors and a notable contingent of gay persons (which I don't have a problem with at all). There were very few young adults and a small representation of middle aged people. This mix was not typical of other resorts we have visited in Cuba. I left that we overpaid for this trip. The resort is more like a 2 to 2.5 rating and if you can get it for around $700/week all inclusive then it might be worth pursing. This particular resort seems to be 10 years behind other resorts in Cuba. I would recommend a resort in Cayo Coco or Cayo Santa Maria over Cayo Largo for the above reasons.

Love the staff and they do try hard to please but think maybe next time to Cayo Largo I would go to Hotel Pelicano. Iguana just hasn't been able to undertake the ongoing maintenance and the flies and mosquitoes were VERY annoying especially in the dining room where something as simple as fly papers would really help. They did fog the entire resort every night but the e environmental impact and impact on our health was dubious! The food is basic but there is always something edible and tasty. Really must say how friendly all the staff were and it should be noted that the resort is very gay friendly. The resort's beaches at the moment are minimal as the wide beaches have been eaten away over the last few years but most of the hotels in the area do have some clothing optional areas which is an attraction but may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh well there are lots of other beach areas for the textile people. We did visit the Pelicano which does have some children but outside of March Break they seemed bearable and the food was a lot nicer and the facilities more updated. I have seen comments from others about the tipping issues at this hotel but I didn't find those comments to be in line with the service we had while visiting.

I had a wonderful time in Villa Iguana. It was a perfect relaxation experience. Access to miles of white sandy beaches and wonderful service throughout. Do take advantage of a sunset massage for a fraction of what it would cost back home. Food was great! Amazing fish.

C' est très propre , la nourriture est excellente , le personnel est souriant , attentionné et très efficace !!! La plupart se force à parler français !!! Pas de plage mais , transport gratuit et très bien organisé pour passer du bon temps à 2 magnifiques plages !!! Température extraordinaire !! Semaine inoubliable !!!

We like the simplicity of the place and it's very good for the value as we are going back to Cuba in July/August. The people make this place and we feel safe! We love Cayo Largo. This time we walked from the Sirenas beach back to the hotel. Next time, i'll bring a hat and better sandals as we had to climb a little!

Returned from vacation Feb 3 2019 from Iguana 4 Adults all 55 plus The Beach is gone but a 2 minute walk and you find yourself on an adjoining beach Beautiful White Sand The sound of the waves are memorizing. Perfect for a couple of hours strolling down the beach. Saltwater pool - perfect for laps- never crowded. The resort was clean and comfortable. We stayed in a bungalow and it was amazing - hot water constantly, comfortable beds and linens, very clean. The patio door did squeak but it made it homey. The food was very good - lots of choices. The coffee and the drinks where awesome. Service staff very polite and accommodating. Very close to the airport so no long bus ride. The airport was not crowded . I would recommend this resort to fellow Cuban travelers. You will not be disappointed.

This was our third time in Cayo Largo and second staying at Villa Iguana. Our check in was quick and friendly as were any dealings with any all staff members there. Three staff members actually remembered us from last year (and believe me, we are so low key that it's not a case of "OMG...I remember those two") The older gentleman at the bar remembered I brought some baby items there last year and coincidentally his his son just had a daughter and even remembered my drink. I was AMAZED. Enestad at the snack bar remembered us as well and remembered we didn't want artichokes on our pizza lol. Villa Iguana isn't luscious in foliage, the rooms aren't swanky, and yes, you have to walk 5 minutes to the beach next door, but the food is great, the people are amazing and it feels like home. We doubt we will ever go elsewhere. I can see if you're younger and need more to do that you might be bored there on resort and would need to venture off to find your entertainment, but if you are just looking for peace and quiet and a good relaxing time, I can't recommend this enough!

It is really unfortunate that the beach is completely gone, but a 30 minute walk gets you to one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see. The hotel is basic, not many thrills or frills, but clean and the food was delicious, even if there isn't much to chose from. We will be back again!

The hotel room was perfect, the people were great, friendly and helpful. There was no beach but other beaches were accessible. The food was Cuba. It is a 3 and half star hotel and my expectations were surpassed.

Great place staff and resort. I highly recommend this place if your looking for a very quiet relaxing vacation. Staff was amazing and food was great also. Awesome cooks and they go the extra mile to make sure everything is right. Ray did an amazing job as the head chief

Whoever goes to this part of Cayo Largo must now, that beach is destroyed. This is very unfortunate. Walking in the beach is dangerous (rocks). Food - we all know about Cuban food, people - nice but quite often unprofessional and unreliable!!! Examples of unfortunate events: entertainment during the celebration of the New Year - what supposed to be bubbles for fun, turned out to be a massive amount of soap covering the swimming pool! Of course, the swimming pool was then closed for days.. another example - Wednesday nights, festivities in Marina: transportation did not work and the bus came at 1:00 am. Supplies in the room - one little piece of soap for the whole week. With a great sadness I must say, that I will never come back to Cuba.

This is a basic hotel. Very clean, rooms are ok and the view of the ocean is a nice thing. Restaurants are just Ok, not many row vegetables and not many ingredients used for cooking. But they have acceptable variety. The snack bar is nice, cappuccino, espresso and Irish coffees are great! The restaurant where you can eat lunch and dinner has nice sea food. The lobster dinner was really great. What this hotel is really missing is the beach. The transportation to the Sirena and Paradise beaches should normally be included, but they are charging for it. Luckily the Eden hotel next to Iguana has a beach, nice and empty. Terrible biting insects in the evening.Personnel very accimodating and nice. Entertainment team and barmans are really great.

Nice hotel - excellent deal for the buck. Have been there 3 times and enjoyed each one. Except last time (October 2018) there was almost no beach at the resort. A bit on the left - towards Pelicano. The rest was as usual - good, clean rooms with running water and AC. Excellent service, reasonable food.

Un parfait petit hôtel, sans flafla inutiles. Le restaurant, le bar, la piste de danse, le snack bar ainsi que la piscine, tout est au même endroit, à proximité des chambres. Les bungalows de bois sont plus éloignés, alors en basse saison, ça fait un peu plus loin à marcher. Le buffet du restaurant propose un choix très restreint de mets mais tous sont très bons (meilleurs qu'au Sol). Sérieusement, la nourriture est vraiment très bonne, même si elle est très simple. De fruits frais tous les jours (ananas, papayes, melon d'eau et parfois des mangues). L'animation manque un peu d'enthousiasme mais l'essentiel est là. Je vous suggère de payer le supplément pour prendre une chambre avec vue, car ces chambres-là sont vraiment très proches de la mer. Le personnel est courtois, sans être vraiment chaleureux, mais ça va. Soyez prévenu du nudisme à la plage qui borde l'hôtel. Certains peuvent être choqués. Pour la distance de l'aéroport, la vue sur la mer, la qualité de la nourriture, la proximité à l'intérieur de l'hôtel, et surtout le prix (700$) je le recommande à 100%. Si vous voulez quelque chose de luxueux et luxurieux, je vous recommandé de payer plus cher et d'aller au Sol. N'oubliez pas d'apporter chasse-moustiques (on en a eu seulement le dernier soir), tapette à mouches et parapluie/puncho.

Good for what you pay for. J ai bien aime cet endroit pour ma premiere visite a cuba. Beau resort pour personnes aimant le naturisme et la tranquilité sans enfants. 1035$ pour 2 semaines de sejours difficile de trouver un deal de la sorte.

This was our 9th time in Cuba and 3rd time in Cayo Largo. We just want to go back! We are very happy that we waited till the spring to visit Villa Iguana. The hotel was not too busy so we dined à la carte several evenings. This is the best food we've eaten in Cuba. Thank you to their wonderful staff. They were exceptional! We booked standard room and love to hear and see the ocean all the time. It's hard to find something bad when you are in paradise... The only complain are the mosquitoes on our last night at the Rancheon but we loved our meal so we stayed till the end! The desert were very good and the bread was homemade. Gracias!

I have always admired the Cuban ways . This hotel is 10mins from the airport . The landscape is people friendly , I had a main floor room by the pool and it was large and clean . Food was tipical, always something to eat even if your fussy. I have always said there is more food at each meal then I have at my home in Muskoka. Nothing to be complaining about . Fruits , vegetables , meats , pasta, bread , soup , and fish , it’s all good . And the deserts , I don’t eat deserts much but I do when I’m away , again no complaints here . I enjoyed the staff , the layout, the entertainment , Jessica is lovely . Also met a young lady named Lachi who by the way is a dance teacher to young Cuban dancers Interested is keeping the culture alive . She cleans to help her familia . The beach was incredible , you need to be a good swimmer as it can be a little rough when the wind is up. Not to far away on the island there are two more beaches , calm and most beautiful . The names are Pariscio and Serinas. There is a marine close by as well. Some shops , a restaurant, catamaran, fishing boats, and dive centre . Weekends you’ll find night time entertainment in the square . I really enjoy this small friendly island . It’s easy to go for a walk , flat , no hills, lots of room to roam from one hotel to the next . Pizza , hot dogs , fries at the bar , and a kick butt margrarita. If you like small and friendly and sandy beaches this place is a good choice . And the price is right early spring when we have all had enough of the snow !

I guess it all depends on what you expect. This was my second trip and I had no surprises. Same great and very friendly staff and cozy/convenient setup of the grounds. The only thing I did not like, was lack of umbrellas for the amount of guests at the beach. May be due to the fact that the beach was just "coming back" and they did not have a chance to make enough of them.. Generally speaking food is quite basic, but you will not be hungry and I was surprised to get shrimps, turkey and some delicious pork one night. Make sure to book your a-la carte. Grounds are clean and taken good care of. You can now get wireless internet at the main lobby and by the swimming pool. Due to all the above, plus some great people I met there (Paul, Amber, Greg, Vera - thank you!) - I had a blast. Will come back again (if my wife let me :)) Please do not forget to tip the staff - they are working so hard and make way less than we do here in Canada!

Villa Iguana is a clean, well organized resort, that spreads along the beaches of Cayo Largo. Stretches of white sand separates the moving colours of torqoi and deep blue waters from the long, wavering palm leaves and the green tropical foliage. Everything you need you'll find inside your bungalow, including a safe. Outside don't miss the hummingbirds flying between the flowers on your way to the beach, the pool or the restaurants, yes they have two restaurants in different areas and both very different looking. No overcrowding. The bar is by the pool and by one of the restaurants with an area for dance and entertainment. You'll love the shows and the dancers! But, in the end you'll have to go home. So, until next time...

Chambres très correct, Nourriture très de base, pratiquement jamais de fruit ou légume frais, Plage presque inexistante au Villa Iguana à cause des tempêtes, zone trop dangereuse pour se baigner mais aucun problème, une toute petite marche et c’est réglé, Manqué d’eau et d’electricité sur les 3 derniers jours mais c’était généralisé sur l’Ile... C’est devenu du camping de luxe. Il y a juste des solutions. Endroit magnifique, personnel super gentil, dynamique et atmosphère entre les touristes absolument génial. J’y retourne sans hésiter tant que le prix reste très bas, car ça ne vaut pas plus d’$$$ même si j’ai aimé.

I was there for a week in late March 2018, celebrating my 33rd bday, my 1st time in cuba, and it was my first solo-trip. The overall friendliness of the staff is most important in my opinion, and I'd say everyone at villa iguana was ok-to-great. This resort is just enough for me, the topless optional beach, i had good cleaning ladies, no bugs or major issues, a shop, some entertainment, no blasting music all day (usually only at the bar). I always managed to find a quiet spot if i wanted to. On the website it says tennis, but there's no tennis. I was also impressed with the food, i wouldn't eat meat or dairy over there though just to be safe. I didn't get sick. Of course only drink bottled water, ask the cleaning lady daily, and also leave her a tip daily. Although, I'm surprised they didn't have a bigger selection of beer, so i was a little disappointed. Sure they have good house wine though, rum, vodka, cappuccino, coffee, etc. It's 16+ , sure i like kids but it's relaxing not having them in your way when you're drinking and smoking and have them running around bumping into you. Although, i don't really understand why people bother mentioning gay couples, i think i only saw 1 couple, false advertising for some. Nonetheless, the resort felt like a regular small gay-friendly town of-this-era to me. I'm sure everyone felt welcomed as they were at this resort. Sure i got exposed to naked dicks (mostly heterosexual ones), but i learned about them in grade school, so i can't possibly be "offended" by them anyway. But i was mostly-to-very satisfied overall. Yes i wasn't expecting much but yes I'd go back. Definitely beats working for your bday as well lol One major dissatisfaction is towards sunwing though, i arrive at YUL seeing that the flight has been delayed 2 hours even though i confirmed the same morning, waited at the gates and been delayed about another 1/2 hour with no info. I have NEVER seen a sunwing rep thru my entire travel experience neither at the airport, nor at the resort, nor on my way back. I really had to manage completely on my own, if it weren't for word of mouth and the receptionists at the resort i would of probably be still stuck in cuba. On my flight on the way back, we were delayed because obviously some other travellers got their times messed up. Sunwing personnel tells us it'll take 5mins. Ends up the airport personnel wanted to screw around with the travellers telling them the plane already left and that they were f***ed. Which was bull. Only one plane there man, the big white and orange one bro. Turns out we waited there 45mins untill the travellers got to the plane running, then another 5-10mins for the damn paperwork. Yeah, way to go sunwing. Sunwing wanted to make a 6 year old sign a paper saying she was intoxicated on the plane going to cuba. 6 year olds don't get drunk and don't sign papers... The mother was pissed obviously. Really bad impression of sunwing.

i had very good room in front of swimig pool good location large room at ground floor with ercon with remote i was happy to get it.ocean was rough with water but weather was good 28 degree. food was o!kay generaly was good i met new friend iand it was pleasent vacation for me thank you vera

I love this place! Even though the beach was nonexistent this trip, it's still a lovely spot. The pool is always well maintained, the food is good, the drinks are varied and plentiful. The staff are second to none.

Hotel overall is average with lots of things that need to be improved. First issue - the beach. I don't know if it existed prior to our stay but it does not at present time. If you are looking for the place with nice and clean beach - look somewhere else. Here you will have to take a bus in the morning (3 times within 3 hours between 8 and 10 am) and catamaran or boat and normally it takes around 1-1,5 hours to get to the really good beach. At this time if you will get the ticket at the lobby before you go it's free of charge. But I found it very inconvenient because by the time you reach it you have only 2-3 hours left to enjoy it unless you want to miss your lunch at the hotel. There is bar at the beach but the price for the meal or beer is way too high - at Marina can of beer costs 1CUC and at the beach - 2 CUCs. Plastic chairs are not free and if you wish to use one you have to pay 2 CUCs/each. Second issue - waiters at the hotel's diner. There was one guy with the name Wilder. At the very first night when we just arrived from the airport and even didn't have a chance to exchange our dollars to local money we didn't give him any tips at all. On the next morning he did not come to our table even once to ask if we need anything. So we considered this behaviour absolutely unacceptable and rude and from that time on we simply moved out of his area of service. Cleaning service was good. Water was hard to adjust temperature and pressure was very low most of the time. Some fittings of the shower were broken so I had to call plumber to fix it. I was in Cuba about 3 years ago and stayed at Pelicano hotel that time. I noticed that service personal got spoiled with tips and now it's like "must" thing in here. No tips - no service. But it has to be "No good service - no tips". My wife told me that she doesn't want to come to Cayo Largo again.

Stayed at this resort Jan26-Feb 2. There is literally no beach and remnants of chairs, palapas etc. Are on the rocks where once I assume a beach was. The resort is small and not esthetically pleasing but the food was ok( albeit bland). The bar takes forever to get a drink and your service certainly depends on whether you tip or not. Pool was very small( especially with their being no beach) & often couldn’t a chair at it. If you’re staying in a bungalow, it may be more private.. but it’s not near anything! Bring toilet paper if you’re going to use a bathroom at the airport or anywhere that is not your room.

I never complete reviews for resorts so this shows my disappointment. I've been going to Cuba for over 20 years staying at 2* - 4*resorts so I know what to expect from a 3* resort. This is the first time to this island. As they say, you go to Cuba for the beaches and not the food. We chose this resort because it was small. We wanted to just go sit on the beach/pool and relax. I was extremely disappointed with this resort. Resort was overbooked so half of our group was taken off the bus upon arrival and moved to the resort next door (equally disappointing). Some very upset people! Is there a beach or not is the question at this resort. Answer is unfortunately there is no beach at this resort and if there is a day where there is a bit of sand that you can put a chair on, it is a very small piece and everyone squeezes into the space. They give vouchers to take the train & then a boat (which takes 1 1/2 hours) to another beach but that isn't too convenient when you want to stay at your resort and relax. Services that they could open at this hotel are closed. The 2nd bar beside the bungalows and beach is never open. Hot tubs are beautiful but they don't have them filled and running. Maid took our sandals (2 pairs) on the 2nd day and we needed to get security involved to have them returned. She said they were on the bed and she thought they were a gift to her (we did not put dirty sandals on a white bed - they were sitting beside each other on the floor beside the door). Waited over 1 hour for a taxi to take us to the marina - went to the lobby 3 times to have them recall for the taxi. By the time the taxi stops at all the hotels along the road and they finally get to the end (Villa Iguana is the last resort on the road), the taxi is full and you have to wait longer. Food - I always find something to eat and don't expect a lot but at this resort the problem wasn't the quality of food - it was the quantity of food. Not enough food for a full resort. Dinner buffet opened at 7. We lined up for dinner at 7:30, got in at 7:50 and there was no food left. The main meat carving station just had bones left and they didn't have any more to bring out. Dinner at the Ranchon was closed that night. In Cuba I always tip for every meal but I didn't tip at this resort. Service at both buffet restaurants was extremely poor. We were finished most of our meals before we could flag someone for a glass of water. That continued all week. Only save for this resort is the service at the main/only bar at this resort. Excellent service there and from the young boy who makes the pizza at the bar. We stayed in the bungalows and they are new and clean. The only unfortunate part of the bungalows is they are at the far end of the resort so you are continually walking the road a few times a day to get to the bar/pool. Our room safe didn't work and we requested new batteries for it the night we arrived, again the 2nd day and again our 4th day. It was never fixed and we continually had to lock up our passports and money in our suitcases. No counter top in the bathroom (we had to put our toiletries on the floor). No hairdryer. The furniture on the balcony is too big and you can barely sit on the balcony with such big chairs. You have to turn the chair sideways to get in and out of the door. They are building a ton more bungalows but there is no way they can service more people at this resort. I absolutely LOVE Cuba but didn't enjoy this island or this resort. It is full of too many problems and not enough staff to handle it.

good room nice breach little cold but I am ok, good food. I already retire I go out a lot. I we do this trip again. The agent name Katty takes good care of me. She detail out what I and friend of me what we need to do and bring. Make a remind call the day before we leave and wish we have good trip. and tell us keep her office phone number if need a call. we will refer this agent to my family

Needlesst to say it was horible I will never fly Cubana air ever in my life Hotej stsff was friendly but the food they served was horible The sky bags where rude to people No information what so ever It was a big free for all no body hade any information everybody was confused

We had a fantastic time. You go to Cuba for the friendly staff and beaches. The food was good at this resort and eatable for the week, but not great. This is our 3rd visit to Cuba and 2nd to Cayo Largo. We would stay at this hotel again, for the price is right. Things you should know if you're a fussy traveler. Pro’s - Friendly staff, everyone will bend over backward to provide and ensure you experience is great. - Beaches on the Island are beautiful - Room was clean and bug-free, as we were on the second floor. - Exploring the Island by walking or ATV is a lot of fun - Hot water is solar heated - Drinks were good and not watered down Con’s - The resort has little to no beach due to the storms this year. However, there are other beautiful beaches walking or by ATV that is great. Just ask for a packed lunch They also prove and transportation by bus and boat to other beaches - Nightly entertainment is ok for 50+ as were all in bed by 09:30 pm lol. If you looking for more nightlife then this is not the resort for you. They do provide a bus to the other disco’s and party spots if you wish to party until 3 in the morning - Water pressure is weak - Not really wheelchair accessible. That goes for all the resorts on this island Tips: Asked for 2nd floor, the cats and crabs will enter into room on the 1st floor if you leave your door open too long

Rooms were like a basic hotel room with updated decor which is all you need when your away south the food was good always something to eat there's a bit of a language barrier but we're in their country so that's on us beach was nice a little rough but could be the time of year. Pool was nice

We stayed at Iquana from June 23 to July 1. The hotel is quite small with gorgeous view of the ocean from most rooms. We stayed in a standard room but the new wooden bungalows look really nice and they are building more. The staff was great and we enjoyed the food. The beach was nearly gone and the ocean was too rough to swim in. We tried it once and were lucky to get out alive.We have the scrapes and cuts to prove it. I heard from other guests that the place was full in the winter and the beach was gorgeous and swimable at that time of year. There were only a handful of guests-15 to 18 and there were far more staff than guests. There was still a show every night though and as always the dancing and singing by amazingly talented Cubans was wonderful. Roger the DJ was very gracious and made us feel very welcome and he played nice music at a wonderful pitch. The pool was salt water and very clean and a nice size. There were no activities at all in the day time so we visited other resorts and the paradise beach and serenias beach. We took the little train and then the boat to serenias which was fun. The beach at the Sol hotels was much better than ours and so we would walk there(about 20 minutes each way). We cut through the other reorts as the path runs all along them connecting resorts. Would I return yes. I loved the nature and unspoiled beauty of this island. The staff were very very nice as well. I would likely stay at the Sol hotel-one of them probabably the Sol Cayo Largo next time because they were more lively with activities and guests! But I am glad to have had this experience and we really enjoyed our time. If you are looking for a totally laid back vacation with no stress and tons of rest this is the spot for you. but if you enjoy activities and the luxury of being able to jump in the ocean any time , you may be disappointed. Fortunately we like to walk so our walks to the other resorts to swim in the sea were fine for us.It was a long walk in the heat though.

This is an adults only, refurbished and expanding resort that was destroyed by a hurricane in 2002. It is located on the remote island of Cayo Largo del Sur, just 256 kilometers north of Grand Cayman Island. Everything is new from the furniture to the high end espresso machines. The new wooden cabins also face the stunning Caribbean and a long stretch of white powdery sand beach. The staff provide excellent service and many speak multiple languages (English, Italian, French and Spanish) We have been to Cuba many times, but this resort checked off more boxes than any other Cuban resort we've stayed at. The food, the location, the service and ambiance were all excellent and exceeded our expectations. The food at the beach-facing Ranchon restaurant was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed lobster, fish, calamari, roast turkey, chicken, pork and a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and desserts. All the dishes were fresh and beautifully presented. The white and red wines served are from Spain and very palatable. Once the staff discovered it was our Anniversary, they went above and beyond to make the occasion memorable with table decorations and champagne. The ambiance in the Ranchon was stunning at both lunch and in the evening. Most rooms are ocean facing and have a wide balcony or terrace to enjoy the tropical sunsets. We fell asleep each night to the sound of waves and woke up to tropical singing birds. This resort just opened in November 2016 and is already winning the hearts of visitors just like us. Many fellow guests said it felt like a home away from home. We have stayed at 3 other resorts on Cayo Largo and Villa Iguana is the best by far!

New hotel, several bungalows still under construction. Still having some issues with the water supply, a free late checkout was provided for the disruption. Staff were very friendly and attentive to all our needs. Hotel was barely at 50% occupied, no lineups during our stay. Beach was fabulous. We will return.

This resort was everything and more than we expected! Our rooms, even though they were ground floor, had exceptional views of the ocean. The pool sparkled invitingly, the pool bar never disappointed. The food quality and selection was excellent in the buffet, snack bar and a la carte. And last but not least, the staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was as trouble free as possible.

I was at the Villa Iguana from Feb 2-9 2017, and overall I would rate this hotel a 7 out of 10. I travel to Cuba a few times a year and have been to many different locations; this resort is no better or worse than any other in Cuba, but it is quite small compared to others (which is actually why I chose it this trip). Some pros: staff are excellent, very professional and friendly; beautiful pool which is kept immaculate; gorgeous room, the best I've had in all of Cuba (FYI, rooms 2022-2044 are closest to the beach, with the most beautiful view in the whole resort; they are also central to the pool, buffet and reception areas); resort generally is very quiet, older clientele, no loud music at the pool, and for that reason is very relaxing. Some cons: the resort is on a sisterne, and they ran out of water twice during our week there (not a big deal to me, but may be for some people; it was resolved quickly both times plus there is always hot water, which is a bonus); the bar ran out of beer one day, which I have never known a resort to run out of anything that is included in an all-inclusive package; beds are uncomfortable, but I find this pretty typical all over Cuba. A word about the food; I don't mind the food anywhere in Cuba generally, and here I found it overall to be quite good. The Chef and staff work very hard to please guests and made several delicious dishes. However, the variety was lacking compared to other Cuban resorts I've been to (could just be how remote Cayo Largo is), and I found myself growing tired of eating the same foods every day. It was tasty, just routine. A word about the beach: in case you didn't read any other reviews, be prepared that the entire beach at Villa Iguana is nude, as in you can't get away from it so be careful taking pictures! That is not my taste, and although I knew this before I booked, I didn't think it would be the entire beach, and it did get to be a bit much by the end of the week. As the beach at the Playa Blanca has completely disappeared now, people come from Playa Blanca to the Iguana beach and take palapas, so if you get to the beach too late they will already be gone. Instead, we spent 35 pesos twice during the week to rent an ATV for the day at the store up the street (very highly recommended, just start lining up by 8:15 in order to get one!) and went to Playa Paradiso and Playa Sirena, which is absolutely not to be missed; just kinda sad that we didn't really get to enjoy the hotel beach. It was also extremely rough water and had red flags up every day, which at Paradiso and Sirena there were green flags every day and beautiful turquoise, calm waters. You can also go into the town there and shop for cigars at the Habanos and trinkets at the gift store, see the turtles at the turtle sanctuary and visit the Marina for very cheap beer, mojitos and great pizza! So hopefully I have listed a few things to consider before booking here, but as I said, overall I recommend the resort and would likely go back myself, mainly to see the lovely people again. Happy travels!

I blame Gran Caribe for opening this hotel too early! It is very rough and unfinished. I would rate this place 2 stars, with the exception of the bar staff. They are 5 star people! I have never seen such a bunch of loving people in all my years of traveling on the cheap! If you go to this resort don't expect much and you won't be let down! Take the time to say hi to the bar staff and you won't be disappointed. They alone save this place.

Hi Tammy As I am writing this; both me and my wife are still very sick. I am finding any and every site I can leave the following feedback. ……………………………………………………………. Someone is getting paid big bucks to promote Villa Iguana ; Truth is; besides the beaches and the warm weather Villa Iguana is a smelly place to stay; FACT: they turn the water off every night; “and so because of the rancid food,” you wake every morning with a toilet full of diarrhea and no way to flush it away, FACT; This place is under constant construction. there is a narrow road in front of your bungalow that construction trucks must use at all hours of the day and night. Try taking a nap; with dump trucks and hammering of nails. FACT; They seem to have no plumbing code; "no goose neck" in the drain pipes means you smell hints of a septic system all the time. FACT; My bathroom sink and bath tub would flood the floor every time you used the sink or tub. Fixed the sink myself. All 5 couples reported bathtubs installed wrong. FACT; they imply you are getting a bungalow but in fact each bungalow has 4 small hotel rooms in it . YOU get one room and the walls are paper thin with no sound proofing.> not very romantic. FACT; They say "all inclusive" ( another LIE ) I usually do all the tipping when me and my wife go out. .my wife and I spent most of our resort time together, >except for 3 times bring collapsible pails to flush the toilet in the morning using "a pail of pool water", bring anti-diarrhea medicine .. u will need it. bring ear plugs for sleeping > constant construction noise. ( if your are handy > bring your own plumbing tools ) ……………………………………….. ADD for Tripcentral; the flight was delayed 5 hours and we had to sleep of a cold cuban tile floor, in the airport custom area. Speaking with a frequent flyer to cayo largo, we found out that she had to do this in all 14 times she visited Cayo largo > the flight is always late and they will not land in Toronto between 2 AM and 6:30 AM to avoid an international charge > this should of been told to us by any competent travel agent, as it was a common practice. Tammy Please don’t say anything LIKE > your sorry this happen. This is why you select a knowledgeable travel agent > to avoid flushing money down the drain. PS: but we had to wait till we were back in Canada > because they don’t give you water a villa iguana to flush with.