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Upon arriving we were upgraded to Select Oceanview. The staff were amazing and the entertainment was the best I have ever experienced in Cuba. The room and view was perfect. Food was great and the Al a Carte's were excellent. The grounds and resort were beautiful. I have absolutely nothing bad t0 say about my stay at Blau. I will be returning on Feb 14th for a week and can't wait!!

Overall I would give this resort 4/5 stars

Lovely pools and beach

Overall great place to go to enjoy lounging by the pool or beach. Freindly staff who are always ready to assist you.

Changed to Iberostar Selection Varadero

Jan 20-30. I don't recommend 10 days in Cuba. Iberostar is a smaller but beautiful resort. Not much to do so we find we get very bored especially on rainy cold days like we have experienced most of this trip .Main Buffet staff are friendly, housekeeping staff are friendly. Room is nice, drinks are okay, some days Tang some days real Orange Juice, some days no Juice. Food is average for Cuban standards always something to eat but many times cold. Beach is beautiful but no good for snorkeling. Main pool is having huge issues, they are trying to fix a very severe leak, so currently only 2' of water in it, so no filter system which is kind of gross. They have been jack hammering daily trying to locate the issue but aren't having any success. This is the highest rated Hotel in Varadero, it is Spanish owned not Government owned like many of the others. So they seem to not be having too much issue with shortages. We haven't had any issue with mosquitoes. But bring bug spray. Most of the people are friendly no different from any other resort in Dominican, Mexico, or Jamaica. And probably a 3 star in any of those places would equate to here. Cuba is struggling the past 10 years and the decline in amenities and culture, and entertainment is astounding. We can't fix it by bringing toys etc, we need to support them but when you only get one vacation a year one really must consider all options. Tipping is a must, we saw soooo many people not tipping. These people rely on tips to survive. I would advise you to look into the current state of Cuba via Google or ChatGPT do not believe Government claims as we found the fear mongering by the Canadian Government to be false. If you're coming to Cuba I would recommend this hotel, but please keep expectations low. People in our building did have a large cockroach in their room again which is not uncommon in Cuba.

This was the 2nd time we stayed at the Sol Varadero in 2025 and had an amazing time as we did the 1st time. The resort is very clean and the staff are all friendly and provide amazing customer service. The food was good and we walked miles on the beach and the beach at this resort was the best of them all. We will be going back in 2026 for sure.

resort needs some major improvements

was not impressed with our stay here

Great location and beach

The hotel needs a major renovation

We had a great time at Memories Jacaboa. wonderful complex. all the staff/workers were pleasent and couldn't do enough to help or serve us.Pools and ocean area were great. good entertainment as well. Big complaint was the main restaurant and specialty restaurants food. few choices, sometimes not cooked properly as well. not tasty. could cope with the food for a few days but then would rather miss eating meals. we had been to same place two years back and food was better then.

Playa Vista Azul was amazing!

We had an amazing stay at Playa Vista Azul and would absolutely return. First off, the rooms were very comfortable — the beds were some of the most comfortable I've slept in at a resort, and we always had hot water with great water pressure in the shower, which is not always a given in Cuba. What truly sets this resort apart is the staff. Every single person made us feel special no matter where we were — from the front desk, to the pool staff, restaurant teams, and even the gardening staff. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. You could really feel the pride they take in the resort. The beach was cleaned as much as possible, though we did experience very windy weather early in the week, which brought some jellyfish to shore. Once the weather calmed, this completely settled and the beach was beautiful. The entertainment was hands down the best I've ever seen at a resort — there was truly something for everyone, and the energy and talent of the team was incredible. And for Cuba, the food was great — good variety, always hot, and plenty of options to choose from. Overall, Playa Vista Azul exceeded our expectations. Comfortable, welcoming, fun, and memorable — highly recommended!

Selectum Family Resort

It was so clean and had a BEAUTIFUL view. Lots of food for Cuba. Will always find something to eat. The beach was an issue. To many rocks and was not nice. Besides that the pool and the service was AMAZING

A special shoutout to Juanita (front office) we love her, she is a Gem! Also shout outs to Yousdani, also a Gem (buffet & beach bar) Jorges is another fun beach bar server! as well as Jose the gardener, he always has a smile and a quick phone translation chat with us. If you love beautiful beaches and rich cultural experiences, Sol Palmeras in Varadero, Cuba, is a fantastic choice. Having visited for six years with my spouse and adult children, I can say this hotel offers more than just sun and sand. Over time, we've met wonderful people and enjoyed vibrant local music and evening dancing. While the food isn't gourmet compared to what we have at home, it's always satisfying. Cuba isn't about luxury hotels; it's about friendly staff, lively beach activities, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you can bring small solar-powered items to share with locals, it makes a big difference and is deeply appreciated. Whether you're seeking relaxation or connection, this gem in the Caribbean truly feels like a second home. We arrive again next week and can't wait!

Are week at Sol Carbie Beach

The hotel was clean with friendly staff, it does show some wear and could use a bit more TLC. The rooms have a comfy bed and very clean towels are are a bit short but no deal breaker. The beach was definitely the star of this resort along with the staff can't say enough. Pool is nice not heated and could be cleaned more often. Then there is the food, it's cuba so we weren't expecting much but feel it still fell short.

We knew what to expect, beautiful beaches, wonderful culture and beautiful Cuban people. Room was very clean and we had everything we needed. We had steady hot water, air conditioning, drinking water, lots of food and alcohol. We were well cared for.

muena comida, habitacion limpia

The main hotel lobby and grounds are lovely. Beaches and pools are great as well as the staff are friendly. no toilet paper in main hotel bathrooms most of the time. The rooms are showing age and need some updating. Air conditioner in roof was leaking on floor, wet towel soaking up water on floor not changed by staff. Patio door very hard to move, wheels worn out, towel hanger loose on wall, dirty towels changed only once the whole week. Couldn't get clean pool towels all week. Bathroom mirror needs replacing as all rusty, shower drain clogged as almost overflowed. Phone not working in room, so couldn't call for ride to buffet, long walk for those with issues. but ok for us. Ocean views are great, though we thought we were staying in main hotel, but put in smaller building quite far away on grounds, so don't know how the main hotel rooms were. Food was very nicely prepared, but very repetitive (no beef) and lacking flavour. The drinks were mostly less than good, artificial flavours, not fresh lemons or limes, they put in artificial juices like tang or something similiar. I personally would not go back, heard from others that other hotels had better food an drink, but somehow I doubt it, as Cuba doesn't have access to a lot of things we enjoy normally in Canada. I was told not to expect much, and enjoyed the time there inspite of what I mentioned.

Trois jours sans eau chaude. Moisissures sur les murs de la chambre

Varadaro Holiday at Melia Las Antillas

It is the perfect vacation when looking for quiet and relaxation. Entertainment was awesome, we really enjoyed the Canada afternoon. The beach bar and grill had excellent food and drinks. The pool bar also had excellent drinks. The lounge bar was a great place to hang out when it was too windy and wet for the beach.

All was gross and discusting . I have nothing good to say. I won't recommend this hotel, even to my worst ennemis.

Overall I would say its decent, not overly impressed by the hotel amenities. but the beach blow me away. So good that if I will just make a recommendation for the beach I will give it at 100%! worth it!

A nice place for vacation

A new hotel with all the advantages of the new constructions - beautiful and precise. Close to the airport but away of the center part of Varadero. There are Hop on hop off buses which can help for $5 to reach all the stores and markets of Varadero in one day only, including the beautiful marina. The atmosphere of the resort is nice, friendly, and quiet. Rooms are spacious, good equipped, and clean. I was surprised to find that I can measure my weight every day in my room. There was a scale. I believe that everyone could find enough food in the restaurants. A special offer of the Marea Buffet is the Friday dinner roust pork. If you like to try it, go to last corner of the buffet on Friday evening. A la carte restaurants offer almost the same food, never mind if you are in the Japanese, or Italian, or Cuban. The exception was the soup in the Cuban restaurant, special, different, and delicious. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the beach. It looks like it needed much better maintenance. The chairs are old and worn out. Sometimes the boy in duty on the beach had to check five or six chairs until finding one which could be used. Pools can be built and maintained every where in the world but many people come to Cuba for the ocean. They'll not be happy to find that exactly the ocean beach in the weakest place of the resort. Over all, being new and more modern, Great Aston is a nice place for vacation.

2025-12-03

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