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#1 Melia Cayo Coco
#1 Melia Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco - Cayo Guillermo
Cuba
1640 reviews
The Crown Jewel Of Cuban Resorts
If you're planning on a successful adults only vacation in Cuba, then look no further than Melia Cayo Coco. For a bit of perspective, we've been travelling to the Caribbean for over 40 years, and vacation 8 weeks each year in Mexico, DR, and Cuba. We were at MCC from June 6th to June 20th. This was our 4th visit here since 2021. I would summarize the resort as follows. Beach: The beach is simply beautiful, better than anything we've found in the DR or Mexico. White sand, very deep, plenty of spaced out palapas, you can walk long distances to the right or left. The water was clear, minimal seaweed, gentle entrance into the ocean. A conveniently located beach bar and beach ranchon restaurant. There are fun and games hosted by the animation team, or solitude should you seek to simply rest, recharge and swim. Rooms: Our oceanfront 2nd floor room offered expansive views of palm trees and turquoise waters. Recently renovated, the AC was clean and efficient, glass walled walk in shower, and Caribbean inspired furniture. The room was clean, bar fridge was stocked daily with pop, beer, and water, and a 110v outlet in the bathroom for all of your charging needs. Toilet and bidet worked well, hot water on demand in the sink and railhead shower. The room was quiet, lots of lighting options, and the mattress was comfortable. Resort: The resort is small, about 250 rooms, efficiently laid out in mostly 8 room villas. Pathways are beautiful, well lit. The gardeners keep everything fresh, beautiful colours at every corner. There's a quaint Cuban feel to this resort. Charming touches at every corner set it apart from the newer chrome, glass and concrete resorts that are springing up everywhere. Older resorts like MCC picked the best locations when they were built 26 years ago. Food: We ate at each a la carte restaurant … International, Cuban, and Italian. The food was very good, flavourful and of high quality. The Italian is brand new and a design masterpiece, with beautiful art work, exposed brick, tasteful woodwork, cozy ambient lighting, greenery and even a rooftop outdoor adjoining terrace. The Cuban is in a recently built authentic Cuban wood cabin. Cuban touches abound, from the rustic wood and leather chairs to a large herb garden sitting just off the patio. Talk about a farm to table dining experience! The international sits atop the poolside snack bar, and offers both ocean views as well as sunset views while dining. Speaking of sunsets, don't miss the chance to have a cocktail off the newly built deck in the billiard bar, located on the edge of the lagoon. Buffet: we never tired of the bright new decor, or the vast food offerings in the buffet. All of your standard Cuba resorts offerings. So many different hot food stations. The head chef has really stepped up the offerings in terms of flavours, freshness, variety and desserts. My personal favourite was the rum flambé crepes with bananas, mango, and ice cream. Hot food was hot, cold items were cold, and the cooks understand safe food handling practices. Staff: This is what sets MCC apart. The staff is very well trained, with many career professionals with up to 25 years experience at this resort. And it shows. The staff embrace their roles, and they're the best assets of MCC. They are warm, welcoming, and efficient. Far too many to name, but we had wonderful interactions with the GM, Bernard, sales mgr Gippsy, Tamara in the lobby bar, Felipe the master gardener, Alberto the mayor of the beach, Jesus king of the beach bar, Ronaldo and Abel on dinner service, Ari and Betty at breakfast/lunch buffet, and Paris in the gym. Each employee we interacted with exemplified the highest standards of hospitality. Far too many to name, these are but a few. Pool: plenty of loungers and Bali beds. No towel games played here, either at the beach or the pool. Lots of shade, lots of sun. Thankfully, no swimup bar. The pool bar, snack bar, and buffet are all within a 1 minute walk from your lounger. Pool is spotless. Actually, the entire resort is spotless, from public bathrooms to all public areas. Cons: Obviously, we love this resort. Really no cons come to mind. If I were to nitpick, I noticed that supply issues meant no fresh eggs during our stay. But Charles, the omelette chef, created tasty omelettes with powdered eggs, fresh veggies, meats and cheeses. Buffet coffee was typically weak, but our lovely servers offered to run to the bar and fetch quality cappuccino's and coffees for us. That's about it, and the cons really weren't noticeable. We are in the process of booking a return trip to MCC for this October. If you want to experience an elegant, relaxing vacation at a resort that always consistently delivers the goods, then look no further than Melia Cayo Coco.
#2 Gran Muthu Rainbow Cayo Guillermo
#2 Gran Muthu Rainbow Cayo Guillermo
Cayo Coco - Cayo Guillermo
Cuba
372 reviews
A Wonderful Week In Paradise!
This is our 3rd time staying at Gran Muthu Rainbow. Like our previous visits it has always been amazing from the moment we check-in until the day we check-out. We are beyond grateful to interact with such lovely employees and guests at this resort. Luismila and Dreila at the front desk, we thank you for the warmth welcome you showed us during our stay as well as for coordinating our wonderful excursion to Media Luna. It was an experience of a lifetime. Jorden, one of the many customer service managers at this resort, you my friend, have out done yourself again by making our trip extra special. Thank you for the lunch special you prepared for us and for arranging our a la carte reservations. Alejandra, Arletis, Marta (in-house diva) Noidys (entertainment host) thank you for checking in on us every time we ran into you, just asking if we are having a great time. When we talk about cocktails, Gran Muthu Rainbow never disappoints. They make a tasty Pina Colada and Havana Special, with the expertise of bartenders at the lobby bar: Dariel and Ronald; and the pool bar: Osmel and Leo. To Jorge, Lienny, Robin, Laritza, Yendy and Yudith at both a la carte and buffet restaurants, thank you for being attentive and prompt when we are being served. To the up and coming young chef at the buffet: Adrean, you cooked my pork and beef perfectly to my liking. With that said we are looking forward to our return and hopefully we will get to see you all again.
#3 Iberostar Coral Ensenachos
#3 Iberostar Coral Ensenachos
Cayo Santa Maria
Cuba
70 reviews
Very relaxing resort
We stayed at the Iberostar Coral Ensenachos, Cayo Santa Maria mid May. There are different types/sizes of villas. Our villa was nice & clean. When you enter you have a powder room and a small kitchenette (no plates, utensils or pots). Then you have a living room with 2 sofas, a TV and a dining room with table & 6 chairs. There is two doors leading to a Jacuzzi on your balcony. The bedrooms were big in size and each had a ceiling fan. One had two beds and the other had a King size bed. The beds were comfortable. Each bedroom has: a walk-in closet with a free digital safety deposit box, a TV and many drawers for your items. The maid service was excellent, all items were replenished when needed. You receive two glass water bottles each day, no soft drinks or beer in your bedroom fridge. The main pool was always clean and very quiet. The Wi-fi worked fine everywhere. There is a pool bar. There are many long chairs and a man will bring cushions when you arrive. In the main building you have a small reception area with butlers always available to assist you. Also there is an AC restaurant for breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed the friendly, smiling employees and we found All the food offered delicious. Twice during our week stay there were poolside entertainment dinners. One was with agile acrobatic dancers and the other was with a female singer that was excellent and entertaining. It is a short walk to the beach area. There is an employee who will assist you in setting your beach chairs under a palapa. The ocean was calm and of a beautiful turquoise color. The sand is very fine and of a white color. Hector is very good at the beach yoga/stretching and entertainment. For lunch there is a beach open patio (with a roof). There was always an excellent variety of very good food offered. When you stay in the *Coral* section you can go to the family *Selection* section and enjoy the restaurants and buffets in their section. Shuttle buses do the 3 Kms ride and the wait for them is very short. We never tried it as we were very satisfied with the quiet *Coral* section. The evening shows are in the *Selection* section. There is an AC auditorium with comfortable cinema type seating, we enjoyed the Michael Jackson show. The Spa is located in the *Selection* section. We enjoyed the peaceful ambiance and the relaxing massages. The manager of the *Coral* section *Khalil* attends/greats the guests at the two evening poolside dinners. You will also see him on a daily basis walking around the resort to ascertain All is perfect. Khalil is very friendly, smiley and wishes your total satisfaction. All the employees were friendly, smiling and helpful. The average age of the guests is 55-60 . We will be returning to this resort for another relaxing vacation.
#7 Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort
#7 Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort
Holguin
Cuba
376 reviews
1 wk at the Elite section
This was my 14th trip to Cuba ; fist time at this resort. It's a nice place to stay. Employees are friendly and ALL of them work really hard to make your stay memorable. The contrast with the real-Cuba is enormous. People have 1 or 2 hours of electricity per day, food shortages, high prices for basic needs and an inflation level that's beyond belief. The workers on the resorts are the lucky ones ; most of them make more money than a doctor...... because of the tips. They work 48 hours per week ; some over 70 hours. We didn't see any oranges, limes, lemons and bananas ; fish was available two days at the buffet restaurant. Pork and chicken were available every day. Spiny lobster / langoust was always available at the Elite-restaurant. We all know that the country is in hard shape, so be happy with what's there and ENJOY ! You won't be hungry ! Get off the resort....and find out how lucky we are !! Tobacco products are hard to find. The cigar shop at the resort was closed. I was told that all cigars are going to China. For cigarettes you need to get off the resort into the ''çafeterias" uphill from the resort. If you can find them, be ready to pay CAD 5.00 for a pack of 20.( Rothmans ). The resort is fairly new and the gardens are gorgeous. Restaurants are "Cuba-standard" and all ok ; the Indian restaurant is a touch above the others ...try it ! The Snackbar ( open 24 hours ), close to the beach is nice, especially when you want a bite and/or a drink late at night. Rooms are great ( with fridge, but no coffee maker ). We always had (warm) water. When there's a power failure, the resort's generator kicks in after 3-4 minutes. TV service was not always available..... Internet ( free ) worked 90% of the time, though you have to sign in again regularly. What we really didn't like : the loud boom-boom music....sometimes until 10pm.
#16 Vila Gale Santa Maria
#16 Vila Gale Santa Maria
Cayo Santa Maria
Cuba
168 reviews
Best Resort in Cayo Santa Maria
My husband and I spent from Jan 16-23 at this place we call our second home. We had the absolute best vacation once again at Grand Sirenis Cayo Santa Maria. Everyone will have a different experience, a different opinion, and daddy‘s last night on duty different expectations, and that is perfectly ok. Here was our experience. We arrived in Santa Clara in the morning via Sunwing. Took the bus to CSM with other travellers. Our rep was great to educate everyone on some Cuban culture along the way as well as selling some Cristal Beer to all of us. We were greeted at the Resort by the entertainment team, public relations, and some managers all dancing in the lobby. Each of us handed a welcome beverage. Check in was extremely quick and went very smoothly for everyone. Thanks to Airan and his very friendly, efficient reception staff. And special mention to Airan for giving us some extra special perks as returning guests. Our room was in Bungalow #4 overlooking the beautiful white sand beach and turquoise water. There was a bottle of rum awaiting our arrival along with 2 Cristal, 2 sodas, & 2 big bottles of water. There is a Nespresso machine that takes the original pods. We had 2 fluffy face cloths. 4 big white fluffy towels, bath robes, and slippers. There was also some shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, 2 toothbrushes, toothpaste, a razor, shave gel, and a small pkg of Kleenex on our bathroom sink. Our room was cleaned daily, replacing towels every two days, towel art on the bed, curtain art everyday, and nice and cool upon our arrival in the evening. Always plenty of hot water to shower. We did notice that the water was shut off though everyday around 1000 for a little while. but not sure why. The fridge was stocked daily with two soda, two beer, and water. The beach was absolutely pristine. White sand, turquoise water, some small shells along the entrance to the water, calm water all week, and plenty of beds , palapas, and huts for shade. The beach had entertainment in the mornings until lunch then the team moved to the pool by the snack bar. There is a volleyball net, soccer net, peddle boats, kayaks, hobbie cats and other water sport boats along the beach. The beach has two drink bars and one snack bar that has sandwiches at lunch. Two pools always very clear and clean. Both pools have swim up bars with plenty variety of alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks. The East pool by the snack bar is the busier pool that has the entertainment team set up in the afternoons. As well there was a churro stand all week poolside. A foam party was held on Tuesday afternoon around 4pm. Plenty of beds to lay on around the pool with no need to get up and reserve this time of year. We didn't take in too many nightly shows just because we were ready for bed by 930pm when the show was ready to start. The ones we did see were very good. We spent some time at the lobby each evening after dinner where they always have someone singing or a fashion show before the later show. Each bar always had a variety of different drinks. Think of some different drinks that you like before you go. They had rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, tequila, brandy, liqueurs, assorted coffees, juices, slushies, and sodas. Some very awesome bar tenders at each of the bars. The mojitos at the small beach bar were incredible along with the gin and tonic. Iced coffee with chocolate tequila at the lobby bar. The food this trip was delicious for Cuba. There was absolutely ZERO shortage of it as well. Waffle/pancake/crepe station, egg/omelette station, bacon, tons of bread, cereals, juices, smoothie station, yogurt, soups, full salad bar, cold cut meats and cheese bar, fish grill, beef grill, chicken/pork grill, pasta station, different kinds of rice, different buffet dishes, endless desserts, ice cream just to name some. At the snack bar everyday from 1-3pm they had pizza, and a small buffet set up. As well, anytime of the day you could get french fries, hot dogs and assorted sandwiches. We had every a la carte that they offered and each one was fantastic. Italian, Mediterranean, French, and Cuban. On Cuban day there was a special lunch buffet set up outside in the courtyard by the long shallow pool. They had table and chairs set up in the pool, along the pool and walkway, a chef hand carving pork, a bar set up, entertainment team performing, and a couple of antique cars on display. Was such a delicious meal and afternoon. We had a special dinner our second evening there that was for returning guests, along with a special buffet dinner for everyone on the resort our last evening there. The grounds were kept well groomed and clean. The employees are constantly cleaning, picking up dishes, and making sure that everything is going well. We were stopped every single day by the General manager, the Reception Manager, Public Relations, Manager of Waiters, Captains of bars, and Concierge guys and asked how our day was, how we were enjoying our vacation, if we needed anything, and if there was anything at all that we were missing or needed to please ask them. We felt like we were treated better than Royalty and we definitely can't wait to return. I would give this resort a 5/5 for everything and highly recommend it to anyone. We tipped well with Canadian bills at every meal and throughout the day and evening at the drink bars. We left a tip in our fridge and a tip and small gift on our bed for the maid each day. Good idea to take some bug repellent as the early morning hours and the evenings there are some no see-ums and mosquitoes. Especially if you go to the beach or if you are walking around the grounds. Take some hydrocortisone cream one percent in case you do get some bites. They can be very very itchy. Before you leave the resort I highly recommend getting the VIP lounge from your rep for the airport on your departure day. Totally worth it. Air conditioned lounge area, free wifi, free food and beverages, and priority boarding. $30US/pp We would like to give special mention to Airan - manager of reception and his staff, Yinet & Gabriella - public relations, Ana & Jared. - Snack Bar, Vladamir, Thiago, Catain Victor, Yasinel, & Raynel - lobby bar, Adonis, Yasniel, & Alex - beach bars, Dani, Elizabet -waitress, Yaisel - a la carte booking, Ismaikel - concierge, Rollie- manager wait staff & Elmis- housekeeping
#17 Sanctuary At Grand Memories Holguin
#17 Sanctuary At Grand Memories Holguin
Holguin
Cuba
141 reviews
Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Holguin
Excellent vacation. Excellent hotel, Excellent management, 5 star hotel ! I stayed in Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Holguin between 9th and 16 of April. It was my first time at this hotel in Cuba. The hotel is new, modern well maintained and very clean. As you getting in the lobby you will realize than this resort has a dedication to quality and commitment to their clients. Weather excellent, beach was clean and ocean water between 25-and 27 C. Travel time from the airport to hotel take about 2 hours. Food: Food was much superior then other resorts I stay before. Everything was spic and span, amazing professional staff very attentive, service was prompt and polite, the management was professionalism based on European standard. I want to congratulate Mr. Basi for excellent management and amazing diversity available at the buffet. Room. Room was spacious and very clean. When I get to my room I realize have an issue with the door. I report this to CS and almost instantly CS service Manager (Ana) propose me 2 options and I got one with an ocean view. (this, I call professional service) Thanks Ana for your professionalism and your dedication to quality of this hotel. The fridge fills up daily with soft drinks and beer. From the lobby to any room at any floor wont take more the 3 minutes because they have multiple elevators for each section of this hotel. Every night I sleep with the open door of my third floor because there was no mosquito at all. What a beautiful place this hotel is…. Beach There is lots of shade and tree on the beach. The hotels have three pool but I prefer the beach and the ocean. Even after 10 a.m. I was able to find the shade and whole day was plenty of free sun loungers. The water was awesome. I compare this hotel with other hotels in Cuba (in Holquin, Cayo Coco an Varadero) and I decide to give 5 stars for the following reasons: 1. Hotel: very clean, well maintained, hole personal very polite and professional. The General Manager Mr. Daniel is all over the place all the time to control the well-being of all hotel clients. 2. Customer service: I will say then this CS is one of the best I see in Cuba. CS Manager (Ana) is a dedicated customer service manager that is dedicated to the hotel clients, she's efficient, and I think she love her job with passion. Many times, I saw her late in the evening running all over the place taking care of clients and solving issues. 3. Room: for me the room was perfect, room service was excellent. I been asking by the staff, almost daily if I need anything for my room. 4. The buffet: The variety of the choice change every day, chicken, eggs, fish, vegetable every day as much you can eat. Everything is clean, perfect clen, personal polite and professional. It was a pleasure to get a table and go and choose from the buffet what you want including wine. There is one person responsible for the quality of the menu and service every day. This manager is taking everyday picture of the menu and sending them to General Manager to show him the quality of the food and service. This Gentlemen name is Mr. Basi and don't be surprised if he will stop at your table and ask you if you like the food or if you have some special needs. And for this reason, I will rate Mr. Basi 10/10. 5. The beach: For me the beach was perfect.
#20 Iberostar Selection Holguin
#20 Iberostar Selection Holguin
Holguin
Cuba
188 reviews
Iberostar Selection Holguin
Mixed feelings abut this vacation. While the location and the beaches are splendid, the hotel was a mix of everything. Not exactly what we expected but OK overall. The food - like the Cuban food. A lot of everything but without any attempts to avoid contamination of different dishes, meats, cleanliness. Not sure if it is lack of knowledge or ignorance. The pool water was extremely clean but the pool area could use a lot of power washing as the mold has settle in the paving stones and decorative walls around the pools. Nothing that a good power wash cannot resolve. Also the beach chairs both at the pool and the beaches are in desperate needs to be replaced, as the filth has fused with the fabric of the chair and the mold is happily growing in all the nooks and crannies of the plastic chairs. At the swim bar by the main pool, of the left side of the countertop there was a band aid left by someone for 2 whole days, before it disappeared. Also what struck me this time was that except the employees working on the reception and front entrance, no one was even trying to smile, I mean they are only working in the hospitality industry, right? They were all too occupied asking the guest to change the coins or dollar bills into higher denominations. Big shout to the maids who made every effort to clean and decorate our rooms with towel art everyday. Not coming back to this resort for sure.

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