Melia Cayo Coco

We've been traveling a bit in Cuba but we never visited Cayo Coco. But we were glad to pick this resort mainly because we love the beach and being adults only helps a lot. Frankly it puts it into our top 5 resorts we've stayed in Cuba. What we've appreciated most is the size of the resort making easy to access everything and having room everywhere, restaurants, around the pool, gym and plenty of beach. An awesome beach if you're like us 5-8 hours a day. The service is great and the friendliness of Cuban people is always a treat. The management is doing a great job (while staying invisible) caring about their guests. The only caution I would give is that in the rainy season you may meet the uninvited guests - the mosquitoes. Other than that it is highly recommended from our side. [Details]

Melia Cayo Coco hotel is Great! This was our first visit to MCC. We have been many times to Cuba and MCC is definitely is now one of our favorite hotels. Food and customer service is great. We have found everything we needed there. What a beautiful beach there as well. Thank you MCC for warm welcome and for sure we will see you all next year. [Details]

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. [Details]

THE STAFF IS REALLY WHAT MAKES THIS RESORT. THEY ARE ALL SO WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY. IT IS A SMALL ADULTS ONLY RESORT AND SO EASY TO GET AROUND, GREAT RESTERAUNTS AND FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT. REALLY CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT AND MY ONLY ISSUE IS IT WILL BE A WHOLE YEAR BEFORE WE GET BACK. GUARENTEED WE WILL SEE ALL OF YOU, OUR FREINDS ONCE AGAIN. [Details]

We had a wonderful vacation at Melia! From the excellent meals, to the superb staff and wonderful beach no major issues. What made our vacation so memorable was due to some of the staff that went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed... I would like to thank Yenly and Loraine for all of their help, in the buffet Sachy, Fermin and Betty along with their helpers who were so very attentive...made us feel so special! I appreciated the effort they made answering our questions about Melia, and the area in general. I know how busy it can be in the dining room for them but they never made me feel like I was keeping them. George in the new Cuban restaurant kept us laughing! I cant forget Orlando, and the other gardeners who made a point of greeting us each day. Keeping the grounds looking so beautiful! I also have to mention Rodney at the beach...always making sure we were well looked after. So many staff that I wish I could mention making our stay so amazing. We look forward to coming back again for the third time! Thank You! [Details]

This was our 3rd time here, and 14th in Cuba, we have also been to the DR as well as Jamaica. This is one of the best we have been to. Amazing beach, good accommodations, food is top notch. The best is the staff, professional, and invested in all their clients having a good experience . [Details]

We absolutely love this resort!! This is our second visit, first time was in 2016. This is a smaller adults only all-inclusive with a high number of return guests. The food is delicious, no shortages at all. The Italian restaurant was our favourite, went twice during our stay. The staff is amazing, always going above and beyond to make sure all guests are having a wonderful time.
The beach is absolutely stunning!! We spent the first half of each day at the beach relaxing and soaking up the sun. Enjoyed beach volleyball and bocce ball. Went out on the Hobie Cat. Second half of our day was around the pool. Enjoying the games, pool activities & yummy churro's. Hubby won a couple bottles of Rum.
There is an added charm to this resort. Little shops to buy cigars or souvenirs. A separate bar to play pool or darts in the evening.
The singers, instrumentalists and evening shows were incredible!
We will definitely be returning again!! [Details]

Cela fait 5 fois que l'on y va et toujours une belle place où y retournerais encore,aéroport très proche et une ambiance chaleureuse un staff très professionnel et on ne manque absolument de rien merci à tous les employés pour leurs sourire et le grands coeur on les adorent merci à gipsy pour toute l'attention à notre égard déjà hâte d'y retourner.
Wilfrid et Odette [Details]

Spent a fantastic 7 days (definitely too short) at this great resort. Staff are friendly, accommodating and extremely nice. Food was plentiful and very flavourful. We had 3 a la cart restaurants but the dining room buffet always had lots of great food as well. Beach is gorgeous! A bit of seaweed accumulates at the edges but not an issue overall. Lots of lounge chairs available at both the beach and pool. [Details]

This was our 7th time at Melia Cayo Coco , and it definitely was the best . We had a beautiful room , many Thanks to Guest Services , the beach is simply gorgeous , warm sand , blue water , buffet and Ala cartes restaurants were wonderful . Staff here are what makes us want to return , they go above and beyond to make your stay wonderful . Another great plus , is that it's only about a 20 min drive from the Airport . We will definitely be back for our 8th trip , maybe this fall , or for sure in April. [Details]

We truly enjoyed our vacation at Melia Cayo Coco. Close to the airport and easy check in. The Beach was fabulous with lots of shade available. Entertainment was fun with a mixture of traditional Cuban band, saxophone and flute soloists' for relaxation either by the pool or the main lobby.
I have no hesitation in recommending this resort and may make a return visit in the near future. [Details]

Just returned from an incredible week at our favourite Cuban Resort "Melia Cayo Coco"! We have visited Cuba 28 times over the years and this resort by far is our favourite with this being our 7th stay.

There were no shortages of delicious food options or alcohol. The newly renovated buffet and The International Restaurant were excellent as always. The new Italian restaurant "Casa Nostra" was amazing. The service, decor and food choices were exceptional. My favourite was the lasagna and my wife loved the seafood pizza.

What makes this Resort so special;

The adult only clientele, we met so many wonderful guests while there, both young and the young at heart like us.
The beach is gorgeous and great for long relaxing walks along with its close proximity to the beach bar and beach restaurant which both offer exceptional ocean views.
The newly renovated pool, the spacious lobby area combined with excellent service.
The comfortable and very clean rooms.

The absolute BEST part of this resort is the Melia Team who do everything possible to make your vacation special, memorable and fun!

Special thanks to Gippsy for helping us with our arrival and accommodation request; the animation team of Yaneisy "Chocolate Mama", Pedro "Chino" and Lea for their energy, encouragement and smiles at both the beach and pool activities; the service team, Yusmelkys (Beach Restaurant) for taking care of our never ending wine refills, Yanelys (Pool Restaurant) for her smile and special humour and Adonis for his exceptional service with a smile at both the guest welcome back dinner and the Italian Restaurant.

We are already looking forward to our next visit!!! [Details]

The Melia Cayo Coco is a beautiful place with wonderfully attentive and welcoming staff. The service was top notch, the hotel and grounds were clean and the beach pristine. As plant-based travellers we found there was no lack of food and everything was delicious. [Details]

I was a little sceptical when family wanted to book a trip to Cuba especially after hearing about the shortages and outages.
We were pleasantly surprised! The breakfast buffet was our favourite, they had fresh eggs and bacon every morning and all the other options never left you hungry.
We often enjoyed lunch at the snack bar that's right close to the pool, again plenty of options; they also made our favourite drinks never leaving us thirsty. Dinner buffet was good too they had fresh pasta bar and meats/fish that they can grill fresh for
you every night.
We were also able to enjoy all three à la carts. Each restaurant had something on the menu they didn't have but over all still lots of options to choose from. All the staff work really hard to make sure you have a great experience while you are visiting special mention to Yanelis, Yordy, Beatriz, Orialys, Arisleidy, and Loraine.
You see Prince who is the hotel manager everyday walking around checking in with guests and staff making sure everyone is taken care of.
We did opt for the $40/person VIP package we thought for the price it was worth it.
We brought some of our favourite snacks with us to have by the beach/pool and some condiments like ketchup, vinegar, salt and pepper and even maple syrup for breakfast.
They did run out of black tea a couple of times throughout our stay but was able to get more in so if you like that, I would recommend bringing some of your own. They did have other options like peppermint and earl grey.
We loved the entertainment by the pool in the morning and the lobby bar every night from the singers to the musicians.
Overall this was a really nice resort especially if you want some down time for rest and relaxation, they do draw an older crowd so it's a quiet resort which we were happy about and all the guests are really friendly and easy to talk with. I would definitely come back and recommend this resort to family and friends.

Some things for improvement. The sliding doors in the rooms on the balcony and closets are so hard to open. We wish the dividers on the balcony were more private. The pool needed to be cleaned more regularly as there was sand debris on the bottom. The nightly entertainment was not that good I think we saw two shows at the beginning of our trip and couldn't bring ourselves to watch anymore. [Details]

We had a wonderful time, the resort is clean and tidy. The staff is excellent and can't do enough for you and what's more they do it with joy! Lots of choice for food and drinks. This is the place to go if you need to rest and relax, it is quiet and peaceful. [Details]

We had a wonderful time the staff the food. The upgrades to the resort were excellent. It just keeps getting better and better. It's Cuba's best top-notch. [Details]

My husband and I spent a week at this great resort. We loved the people. The servers, bartenders and activity team are all amazing. The food at the buffet is good with plenty of options available including grilled fish, meat, pasta and egg stations made to order. The desserts and pastries are amazing. There are 3 a la cartes and they were all delicious. The pool area is beautiful. The beach is gorgeous. We weren't in an updated room but it was more than adequate. We really enjoyed listening to the local musicians in the lobby. The resort is small which was one of the reasons we booked here. [Details]

this hotel doesn't disappoint on any level. Can't think of anything more you'd need. If your idea of Caribbean food is wings and nachos, this is NOT the resort you're looking for. A discerning palate and sense of adventure are very helpful. Lots of delicious options for meat eaters and pescatarians (hi Richard & Chantal) Best. Staff. Ever [Details]

this hotel doesn't disappoint on any level. Can't think of anything more you'd need. If your idea of Caribbean food is wings and nachos, this is NOT the resort you're looking for. A discerning palate and sense of adventure are very helpful. Lots of delicious options for meat eaters and pescatarians (hi Richard & Chantal) Best. Staff. Ever [Details]

Second time back at Melia Cayo Coco, felt like coming back home. We left a blustery -20 degrees in Toronto and by 1:00 in the afternoon we were lying on the white powder sand beach in Cayo Coco warming our weary bones. This resort is twenty minutes from the airport unlike other resorts around Cuba which are 1-2 hours away from the airport. It is a quick commute to your hotel. Check in was smooth, We were welcomed with a rum punch and a hot towel. ALex at reception was wonderful, check in was extremely efficient. Roy had our baggage in our room promptly. The room was clean, the mattress was comfortable. We have been to Cuba twelve times and this is the only resort we have visited twice. There was a special dinner for repeat guests and the amount of people we met who have visited this resort multiple times is a testament to the high calibre of this resort. The food was plentiful and delicious. Many types of meat, cheeses (blue cheese, Manchego, swiss cheese), cold cuts (prosciutto, iberico ham). Plenty of great Spanish wine and Cava. My capuccinos every morning were perfect (thanks to Aranelis, Tamara, Yelenis and Jorge). The evening entertainment is classy and elegant. We loved sipping our cocktails in the lobby and listening to a saxophone player, a flautist, outstanding singers, and live bands. Thank you to the bar staff for making the best cocktails (Osvaldo, Marcos, Sarai, Kevin and many more that I may have forgotten to mention)The entertainment staff makes things fun and enjoyable. Prince keeps things running smoothly. Jose-Luis makes my gym workouts pleasant. No electricity issues. This is an elevated, elegant, sophisticated resort for a mature crowd. NO night clubs or foam parties here. [Details]

We have travelled to most of the Caribbean islands, and always return to Melia Cayo Coco. The staff are the best anywhere, it always feels like coming home to family. We travel with a wheelchair and a walker, and stay in building 87, which is close to everything (actually, it is a small resort, so no building is too far from anywhere). The food and adult beverages are good, we did not notice any shortages, and the public areas are spotless. We really liked the Italian restaurant and the new pool/deck tiles. Two restaurants are upstairs, but the staff will do anything in their power to make it work. The gardeners are so friendly, and I love the little gifts they make out of palm leaves. Everyone is always checking in with us to see if we are okay. We like that there are no children (been there, done that!), and that a person does not have to get up early to get a lounger. There are lots of shaded areas both on the beach and around the pool. The beach is spotless, and raked everyday. There are many repeat guests, which tells you everything. Already planning to book trip #5!! [Details]

We had a wonderful vacation. We enjoyed the small resort and it was an easy walk everywhere. Our upgraded room was amazing and the air conditioning worked extremely well. We enjoyed the quietness of the resort. The food was delicious, including the buffet. The service was always quick and with a smile. The renovated pool was great as well.
Thank you to Gippsy for all her help and kindness. We felt like family.
We can't say enough about the staff. We would like to thank the bartender Anelbys, the breakfast cook Kelly, the serving staff esp. Yolanda, the garden staff and the front desk. They were very friendly and sincere in helping with anything you asked. [Details]

This was a fantastic stay. Don't let folks try to steer you away from the typical Cuba woes. Food was excellent. Rooms clean and renovated. One of the best beaches in Cuba. Staff super friendly and will go out of their way for you. Short 15 min ride to and from airport. This resort has an TON of repeat guests which tells you something right there. Only thing I will say is the guests here do seem to be a more middle aged crowd. Nonetheless we had a great time! [Details]

We had the best time ever. All the staff were exceptional and made us feel like family, a big thank you to Chino for his energy hugs and kisses and always with the best attitude and kindness.
We will definitely be returning to this piece of heaven.
Thank you everyone for the best vacation ever.
Would also like to thank Alianys and the customer service team for their
help with several requests. Also a big thank you to all the staff at the buffet, incredibly hard working and the most welcoming smiles ever! And a huge thank you to Prince for always making sure that our stay was fabulous. Also thank you to the gardeners for their help with Coconuts and flower birds and impeccable gardens.
Ps please take care of Coco the sweet little black cat [Details]

My partner and I had an incredible experience at this resort! It's great value for money. The resort is gorgeous and has so many fun activities like yoga, beach and pool volleyball, games, dancing, and good entertainment in the evenings. The most underrated thing of the resort is the relaxing music (flute, saxophone) that is played live in the late afternoons. It is a very relaxing resort and does not have a late night party atmosphere. The staff is so genuine and amazing to connect with. We will for sure be back as soon as we can! [Details]

My partner and I stayed here for 9 days over Christmas. We absolutely loved the resort, it's a smaller and quieter hotel with beautiful landscaping and a gorgeous beach. We did not feel the current situation in Cuba at all here, food was plentiful, with fruits and vegetables available for every meal. Wi-Fi was available at any place in the resort, and there were no power issues at all.
Most importantly, the staff were so lovely and animation was amazing, with yoga, volleyball, games, shows, and soothing live music at the lobby and pool. We have never returned to a resort before but would absolutely come back here again! [Details]

This was my first time coming to Cayo Coco, have been to Varadero before few times and I must say that the Melia resort pleasantly surprised me with everything. From staff being so accommodating and nice to amenities being clean and lots of choice. Also, the food selection was very nice and no shortage of anything.
Finally, the entertainment team kept us busy with different activities and at night there was always live music performance in the lobby/bar area. Highly recommend this resort and I can't wait to come back here again. [Details]

Spent 7 days at the Meliá Cayo Coco and had an amazing time. The resort and its staff were super friendly and always willing to help. It's a nice and quiet resort with tons to do and relax. The food selection was much better than anywhere else in Cuba so that was a definite plus! [Details]

The recent renovations make a great resort even better. The new Italian restaurant must be experienced, as does the International restaurant. But I have been returning to Melia Cayo Coco for 20 years for the staff. I have many life long friends I talk to throughout the year. [Details]

The staff are amazing, super friendly. The resort itself is very clean. The beach is beautiful! Would recommend coming here.

Our maid for room 9212 was amazing!

The servers at the international restaurant are amazing! We went Dec 18 and 19. The beef carpaccio is so good!

Yanquiel aka prince is also an amazing employee! Super friendly, super sweet! Wanting to help out the other employees.

The entertainment lady Lea is also a sweetheart!

Yordy is the best bartender/server! We love seeing him!

Orialys from the the buffet is awesome!
The man making the smoothies in the morning is amazing! He brought me a drink for breakfast this morning. I saw him Dec 18 and 19.

The grill is the best part at the resort! Would recommend getting the grilled pork, ribs, and chicken! I love putting the green sauce all over the meat! [Details]