Varadero

Cuban hotels get a bad reputation for food quality so let me address that first. Not at this hotel. It might not be five star food standard, but the quality is good. You will never go hungry for lack of quality or taste. The hotel - beautiful Elevator - needs updating. Very slow and small so it gets really hot and stuffy. Staff - great and friendly Entertainment - not so great. They could do some more English content. I know its nice to stick to the culture but diversity helps. Daily activities - Its by the pool and with the hot sun it was not for me. Proximity to beach - a nice little walk even though property is by the beach. Beautiful beach. Proximity to shopping - close by by bus or taxi. You can haggle with the classic car drivers who operate as taxi. Though this is an adult only property you will find a few adults who act like children. They will cut the line while you have been waiting for awhile and the worst I have seen and had to address is someone actually squeezing the dinner rolls with their bare hands. My overall experience was amazing and I would highly recommend this hotel. No regrets. Second time.

We had a great time at SOL Caribe Beach Varadero on March Break 2024. Overall we were happy with everything. It took a few days to find the food we liked but we eventually were able to. There was a ton of food selection but it wasn't very good! We finally learned that waiting for fresh cooked omelettes, pasta, chicken, or anything else you could see them make was decent! We didn't experience many shortages until our last day. They ran out of vodka at all the beach bars, no eggs, pasta, or cheese - but that was just 1 day for us. All the other days we had no issue. We also didn't think about the A La cartes until our 4th night and it was DELICIOUS! So thankfully we could get in to 3 different a la cartes for our last 3 nights! The beach was BEAUTIFUL. We went down to save chairs around 7:30 am to get front row chairs that was close to the beach bar boardwalk. No issues. Our last 2 days we sat in chairs by the other boardwalk. It was much quieter over there and tons of free chairs - didn't even go down to save any early on. This spot was just further from the bar but we didn't mind as we only stayed at the beach until 1 most days. The sand is SO soft and the entire beach is just so clean and wonderful. They always had music on the beach. We didn't use the catamarans or paddle boats this time. Entertainment on the beach was fun - aquafit and salsa dancing. People were always playing volleyball too. There was security in the section that is close to the beach bar area. The pool was great. Never felt packed. All the bartenders (beach and pool bar) were amazing. The kids loved when the beach bar staff rang the bell if they tipped. Pool always had entertainment going on and music. Fun atmosphere. There is a smaller “deeper” pool that was very quiet and away from most people. We tipped in American dollars because they don't like having the coins. Everyone was very friendly except for the front desk staff. A lot of the staff could speak some sort of little English - except the front desk staff which was interesting! I feel they should be able to speak English for if we need help with anything! It was very clean and everyone worked very hard at the resort! We had a wonderful time and definitely would go back again!!

My father and I spent a week at this resort in April. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. Everything was delicious, and there was never a shortage of it. The beach is breathtaking, and the rooms are spacious and clean. Housekeeping does an absolutely incredible job. Thank you again Katy! Thank you also to our concierge, Yaidel, who helped us book our restaurant reservations. The only issue we had is that we did not get a water bottle in our room on 2 separate occasions

It was good and disappointing at the same time.

Very good hotel , food stuff, beach

i choose wisely!! i felt safe and content on this holiday. The beach was gorgeous.. a little wavey at times but it was HOT so you need to refresh. the rooms are impeccably clean.. The food is good but you need to remember it's Cuba. I ate well and was satisfied, i did not become ill.. all in all I would come back.. everyone who works there is kind and professional.

This resort was amazing when we arrived we had problem with our room. Next morning our room was changed the staff is amazing. The entertainment was amazing at the beach and pool. The food at the buffet was good great choices lots of choices and the beach BBQ food was great. A la carte restaurant chinese and Italian great foodMy husband and I will be returning to this resort

Food is great. Staff was very friendly. Environment was awesome. Met a lot of people had an awesome time. Will definitely recommend and go back again. There was a couple hiccoughs with my room but management seem to rectify. Thank you. Look forward to coming back again.

Staff was nice , always helpful. Food was ok need to improve

Lobby is very nice, of course as they want to do a first impression. But then..... the service was long, the rooms, ouch, smells very moldy, beds are comfy but sheets, blankets and comforters are so old, they smell bad. Bathrooms are terrible, doors do not close, we had two bathrooms and one door was literally broken at the bottom. sink was cracked, and toilettes do not flush. We had 3 kids and the kids club was always closed Restaurant..... dirty with cockroaches walking around. Plates still dirty in the clean plate area. Food was okay as we are in Cuba and we eat what they make !!! We like, we like, we eat, we don't like, we don't eat !!! The 24 hour snack bar had not more snacks in the evening and at night. The pool was disgusting, chunks of hair everywhere and lots of sand at the bottom. They only add chlorine at night but the pool is never cleaned. The beach, beautiful, water amazing. The only thing there is they should pick up the seaweed along the sand in the morning.