We were just delighted with the hotel. We flew to Cuba for the first time, how many did not read reviews about different hotels, there were always a lot of negative reviews, many complained about poor service, or problems with food. This hotel has nothing to do with it! I'll start from the very beginning, that is, from the settlement.
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We were just delighted with the hotel. We flew to Cuba for the first time, how many did not read reviews about different hotels, there were always a lot of negative reviews, many complained about poor service, or problems with food. This hotel has nothing to do with it! I'll start from the very beginning, that is, from the settlement. Immediately upon arrival, we were settled, there was no question of any extra surcharges for the room, or special time delays. We were received very warmly and hospitably. We came as if visiting old friends. We were settled in the 38th bungalow building, one of the 4 that are closest to the beach. The view of the ocean is blocked by a strip of greenery, but if you look closely, you can see the blue ocean through the trees. Trees do not block the view near building 39, but the road, although not busy, spoils the view a little. We were very happy that it was in this building that we were settled. The only building, besides the neighboring bungalow, from where you can see the ocean, is the main building, but the rooms there are worse. Rather, because of last year's hurricane, which damaged the bungalow more than the main building, it was the bungalows that were completely renovated, both outside and in the middle. Our room was on the first floor, with a corner balcony and chairs. The only pity is that there is no terrace with direct access, otherwise excellent. Cleaning is also good, we rested with a child, and every day we were pleased with a variety of figures from towels, and in the most unexpected places))). What I want to say and especially highlight is that the service in Tainos is excellent, even taking into account the fact that this is not a five-star hotel. He was able to please everyone, picked up quickly, and even the price turned out to be less than that of the tour operator. You can find his contacts on the VKontakte social network, simply by entering a name in the search for people, he will drop out there first. It was also in vain to worry about food, it is designed in this hotel for every taste and age. There were no shortcomings, a lot of delicious meat and fish dishes, grilled daily by the pool, and the bar schedule itself is around the clock, you can always have a tasty snack at any time. I really liked that the chef went out to the guests once a day and was interested in whether everything suits him, and how he could improve the already excellent menu))). The restaurant staff are also great fellows, they constantly monitor the cleanliness of appliances, dishes and the tables themselves, the smile never left their faces. We always had full glasses of water or wine, and the daughter had a drink, water or juice. There were constantly seafood in different forms, fruits, cheeses, very tasty desserts, which sometimes just didn’t get to))). There are two more à la carte restaurants, but due to the rich main buffet in the main restaurant, we only went to Sakura with Japanese cuisine. Just because we love sushi. The animation is calm, which is also a huge plus for us. Every day evening bright shows, live music and daytime entertainment with dancing and aerobics, in general, excellent and unobtrusive. A small stretch with the Internet, he, like throughout Cuba, paid 1 hour-1 cook, and only in the lobby, in the room does not catch. The hotel contingent of vacationers is very calm, there are no noisy youth, this is another positive point, especially for a relaxing family holiday. From trips I definitely advise Havana, and only personally on a retro car, unique impressions. And finally, about the most important thing - the beach. It is amazing, they try to take places early in the morning, although if you ask the staff, they will find you a sunbed and put it where you want. Tips were left with great pleasure, this is not often seen in hotels, but this was exactly the case !! !
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I'll start with those points for which the hotel and liked. And this is a good fun animation and varied food, well, the beach is generally not worth discussing here, it is the best one we have ever visited) The hotel is decorated in the Caribbean style, comfortable area, beautiful buildings everywhere, clean, lots of greenery, very beautiful.
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I'll start with those points for which the hotel and liked. And this is a good fun animation and varied food, well, the beach is generally not worth discussing here, it is the best one we have ever visited) The hotel is decorated in the Caribbean style, comfortable area, beautiful buildings everywhere, clean, lots of greenery, very beautiful. The place is very cozy and everything is conveniently located. Beach on the first line of umbrellas and sunbeds abound. The white sand beach is clean and the entrance to the water is convenient. There is a beach bar in general, all the conditions for a comfortable stay. Wonderful fun and varied animation program. Dance, volleyball, games, aerobics. In the evenings live music and very colorful shows. Set up discos. You will not be bored here. Food at a good level. A good selection of seafood, especially the cost of the hotel, a small amount of fruit, alcohol, which is included in all inclusive, both local and imported. Food around the clock you can always have a bite to drink alcohol as well. Grilled by the pool. We liked everything very much, plus a la carte restaurants can be visited for free but sign up in advance. We liked the cocktails very high quality. The tour was chosen for a long time from the hotel, I wanted to get a good price and good quality. By accommodation, we understood that this was Cuba, but we were very happy with a good room. The bed is excellent comfortable and large, the room is clean, neat furniture in good condition. The only thing is a modest mini bar. But the drinks in the hotel are more than enough. The bathroom is clean no rust replenish gels, shampoo. Every day two bottles of water are brought to the room and the mini bar is replenished with sweet water and beer. The staff is cheerful, many chat in our language. For kids, I know for sure there is a mini club, there is a pool and a play area, maybe there is something else, but I don’t know, we rested without children. But still families with children rest in the hotel. In general, I liked everything!
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My place has come true!! ! I have long dreamed of visiting Cuba and finally succeeded! It took a long time to decide where but I insisted on a cube! Were in Thailand and Egypt, but it's not the same. Cuba struck me with its color) I will not describe the excursions in the wrong section, but the hotel also left only positive impressions! I'll start with the beach.
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My place has come true!! ! I have long dreamed of visiting Cuba and finally succeeded! It took a long time to decide where but I insisted on a cube! Were in Thailand and Egypt, but it's not the same. Cuba struck me with its color) I will not describe the excursions in the wrong section, but the hotel also left only positive impressions! I'll start with the beach. A wooden walkway with railings leads to the beach, which is very convenient if you are with children. Plants around the ride, the trees are like a jungle, very beautiful and unusually cool plants) The beach is clean, a lot of good new sunbeds. Stationary umbrellas cannot be moved very cool from the leaves. There were a lot of them, there was enough shade for everyone) They are not close to each other, so there will be no embarrassment. There are always lifeguards on the beach, you can always ride a sailboat. There is a net where you can play volleyball. Or ride a catamaran or canoe. The gradual entry into the water will be very convenient if you swim poorly or with small children. Naturally, lifeguards are always on duty on the beach. And a bonus on the beach bar they say is not everywhere so I don’t know what to compare with. The area is so nothing special, nice pools. Everywhere is clean. There is something to do, the animators are funny and the staff is nice, I don’t know how it seemed to people that they were treated badly, I met in the reviews, we were friendly with everyone and the locals with us Cuba is the same island of freedom, so don’t expect that they will crawl in front of you even if you pay. Well, about accommodation. Room with a simple design, nothing fancy but very neat. The floor is tiled, well, we didn’t know how it was in other rooms. Large bed in the middle of the room. The lighting is excellent both during the day and at night the room is very bright. A table a couple of chairs a mirror mirror table. A pair of nightstands. There is a dryer. Big TV all very tidy and plenty of space. The bathroom is spacious. Everything is also clean and tidy. No rust, fungus and the like, too, did not notice. Cleanliness comes first here. Cleaning is excellent, but in fact there is nothing to clean up, the floor was washed every day and everything related. Well, of course, we didn’t expect that it would be Turkey, but even so, the choice is not rich, but this is how and with what to compare) For example, at home for a week there will never be such a choice. Eat not much of everything. Putting together a suitable menu is not a problem. Do not believe those who write that there is nothing like this and, unlike restaurants in Egypt, it is very clean here. Drinks are good too. No complaints. I think the hotel did not cost us much and is ideal for a comfortable family vacation!
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Normal hotel with some minor flaws. That's where I'll start. First in the room on the balcony there are no devices to dry clothes, so a rope and clothespins will help you. You can buy it locally, but it's easier to take it with you and it won't take up much space. Many complain about local mosquitoes, we hardly noticed them, we never even bit them.
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Normal hotel with some minor flaws. That's where I'll start. First in the room on the balcony there are no devices to dry clothes, so a rope and clothespins will help you. You can buy it locally, but it's easier to take it with you and it won't take up much space. Many complain about local mosquitoes, we hardly noticed them, we never even bit them. The gel in the shower is not very clear what production, and not everything suits me, so I brought it with me. The husband was washed by the fact that they poured nothing normally, no side effects. Well, then in general terms on the list) I think that the price quality is simply excellent. Many do not, but for the money, I think it's great. The room is quite spacious, the furniture is not killed and the cleaning is quite normal. And for a small tip it gets even better. The bed linen was changed regularly, once every two or three days. By the way, the bedding is whole and normal. The room has everything you need and the air conditioning does its job. No complaints about the bathroom either. The territory is nice, clean and a lot of greenery and neatly trimmed. Moreover, the territory is protected. The beach is cleaned but it happens that during the day it causes a little weed. But before lunch, the beach is clean. And the ocean cannot be described in words, neither a photo nor a video will convey this beauty. The food at the hotel is delicious and not so little varied, in principle, there is everything and meat dishes and a lot of seafood. We also had enough fruit. Alcohol is good. Well, if you don’t have breakfast every day with a glass of expensive wine. Animation is just excellent as the ocean is also a plus of the hotel. Gorgeous shows in the evenings and fun all day long. There is not much entertainment for children, but this hotel is rather youth. My husband and I really enjoyed everything and honestly recommend this hotel for an affordable price.
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We chose the hotel based on previous reviews. In principle, expectations were justified. We lived in the main building on the 4th floor. The room is good. Bed and linens without pretensions. Plumbing, air conditioning are rather tired (as everywhere in Cuba, even in the central hotel of Havana "National"), but everything worked.
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We chose the hotel based on previous reviews. In principle, expectations were justified. We lived in the main building on the 4th floor. The room is good. Bed and linens without pretensions. Plumbing, air conditioning are rather tired (as everywhere in Cuba, even in the central hotel of Havana "National"), but everything worked.
Three minutes walk to the sea, the beach is separated from the hotel by a short strip of mangroves. The beach itself is gorgeous, clean, the water is super. There is no variety of living creatures in the water (this is not the Red Sea for you), but small fish swirl around the body in large numbers, which can sometimes grab moles. There are enough sun loungers, but there can be problems with umbrellas during "peak" hours. At the same time, there are several umbrellas with a leaky roof on the beach, which for some reason no one repairs. For cocktails, I recommend taking 400-500 ml thermo mugs with you. More comfortable.
On the beach you can ride a catamaran under sail for free, take a ride on a pedal catamaran. From Leo, a lifeguard who works on the beach, you can order a lobster 15-20 cookies, depending on the size (brings it ready, like in a restaurant, but you need to order a day or two in advance). Behind the beach bar on the right side, a gardener sells coconuts for 2 cookies. After drinking, you can ask him to chop the nut in order to feast on the pulp.
Take care of hotel towels. We were almost "taken away". In order to occupy sunbeds, it is better to use your own, brought.
The food seems to be varied, but at the same time everything is somehow bland. But you definitely won't leave hungry. A wide variety of cheeses (including blue ones), imported wines. There were not enough fruits: guava, papaya, tasteless watermelon and melon, pineapple, grape (I hope this will be fixed in the season).
The service is quite attentive and friendly, especially if you leave small gifts or cookies. When exchanging currencies and in the shop at the hotel shamelessly cheat. So ask for a check and check.
We went on excursions with Pegasus: Special Havana (2 days) and Non-touristic Cuba (2 days). I liked it, although, to be honest, I was not very lucky with the guides - they didn’t tell much. On the second excursion, for example, they had the opportunity to compare with another group from the same Pegasus - they were told much more and more interesting. But there is no choice here.
The cheapest cigars were bought in Trinidad. In the store where we were brought in Havana, they were much more expensive (for example, one Romeo No. 4 in a tin cost 6 cookies, and in Trinidad - 4). This is if you take it in stores. During the tour, the guide brought us to the farmer. His cigars without packaging were almost half the price of store-bought ones. In addition, cigars are offered everywhere. But their quality, you know, is very doubtful.
In stores, prices for rum are the same everywhere. If the store tells you twice the price, it means they want to earn money. By the way, you can also ask Leo about rum : ) But he doesn't have Legendario.
A lot of impressions from visiting the dolphinarium. Do not spare the money - take an individual swim with dolphins - get a lot of fun.
On the way back, the Cubans messed up with boarding the plane: they made a bunch of non-existent seats, and at the same time managed to sell some of them for 10-20 cookies (it's good that the total number of passengers converged). As a result, at least a third of the passengers got on the bus - on empty seats. And those who guessed to scandal, returned the money. The flight attendants explained that this was not the first time. So there is not much point in going into the salon first: going in last there are more chances to see an empty seat by the window : )
Three minutes walk to the sea, the beach is separated from the hotel by a short strip of mangroves. The beach itself is gorgeous, clean, the water is super. There is no variety of living creatures in the water (this is not the Red Sea for you), but small fish swirl around the body in large numbers, which can sometimes grab moles. There are enough sun loungers, but there can be problems with umbrellas during "peak" hours. At the same time, there are several umbrellas with a leaky roof on the beach, which for some reason no one repairs. For cocktails, I recommend taking 400-500 ml thermo mugs with you. More comfortable.
On the beach you can ride a catamaran under sail for free, take a ride on a pedal catamaran. From Leo, a lifeguard who works on the beach, you can order a lobster 15-20 cookies, depending on the size (brings it ready, like in a restaurant, but you need to order a day or two in advance). Behind the beach bar on the right side, a gardener sells coconuts for 2 cookies. After drinking, you can ask him to chop the nut in order to feast on the pulp.
Take care of hotel towels. We were almost "taken away". In order to occupy sunbeds, it is better to use your own, brought.
The food seems to be varied, but at the same time everything is somehow bland. But you definitely won't leave hungry. A wide variety of cheeses (including blue ones), imported wines. There were not enough fruits: guava, papaya, tasteless watermelon and melon, pineapple, grape (I hope this will be fixed in the season).
The service is quite attentive and friendly, especially if you leave small gifts or cookies. When exchanging currencies and in the shop at the hotel shamelessly cheat. So ask for a check and check.
We went on excursions with Pegasus: Special Havana (2 days) and Non-touristic Cuba (2 days). I liked it, although, to be honest, I was not very lucky with the guides - they didn’t tell much. On the second excursion, for example, they had the opportunity to compare with another group from the same Pegasus - they were told much more and more interesting. But there is no choice here.
The cheapest cigars were bought in Trinidad. In the store where we were brought in Havana, they were much more expensive (for example, one Romeo No. 4 in a tin cost 6 cookies, and in Trinidad - 4). This is if you take it in stores. During the tour, the guide brought us to the farmer. His cigars without packaging were almost half the price of store-bought ones. In addition, cigars are offered everywhere. But their quality, you know, is very doubtful.
In stores, prices for rum are the same everywhere. If the store tells you twice the price, it means they want to earn money. By the way, you can also ask Leo about rum : ) But he doesn't have Legendario.
A lot of impressions from visiting the dolphinarium. Do not spare the money - take an individual swim with dolphins - get a lot of fun.
On the way back, the Cubans messed up with boarding the plane: they made a bunch of non-existent seats, and at the same time managed to sell some of them for 10-20 cookies (it's good that the total number of passengers converged). As a result, at least a third of the passengers got on the bus - on empty seats. And those who guessed to scandal, returned the money. The flight attendants explained that this was not the first time. So there is not much point in going into the salon first: going in last there are more chances to see an empty seat by the window : )
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We spent 11 days of unforgettable vacation with my wife in this hotel. We really liked the hotel. We went to this hotel on the recommendation of our friends. On the territory there are tennis courts, basketball and football grounds, tennis, on the beach you can find volleyball. Diverse food, shrimp, squid, sea fish.
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We spent 11 days of unforgettable vacation with my wife in this hotel. We really liked the hotel. We went to this hotel on the recommendation of our friends. On the territory there are tennis courts, basketball and football grounds, tennis, on the beach you can find volleyball. Diverse food, shrimp, squid, sea fish... everything that the soul can only wish for. I counted 4 bars on the territory. (p. s. I recommend taking a thermo mug with you or some kind of glass for alcoholic drinks, since beer and drinks on the beach are poured into a small plastic cup. )
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The hotel is excellent for both children and adults, the staff all smiles at you, only a lazy Cuban will not say hello to you. Russians in Cuba are loved and it is really felt. We settled immediately upon arrival, gave a bungalow overlooking the pool, 2nd floor, the room was simple but spacious, clean, everything worked, there were no sockets for our plugs.
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The hotel is excellent for both children and adults, the staff all smiles at you, only a lazy Cuban will not say hello to you. Russians in Cuba are loved and it is really felt. We settled immediately upon arrival, gave a bungalow overlooking the pool, 2nd floor, the room was simple but spacious, clean, everything worked, there were no sockets for our plugs. The food is generally a complete variety of meat and seafood, the fish is delicious especially for dinner, even the whole pig was baked on a skewer, ice cream juices are always plenty, in general you can eat all day one restaurant closes immediately another opens. I generally keep quiet about the ocean, I have never seen such beauty and purity.
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this is the dirtiest, oldest, most inconvenient hotel in varadero!! ! dust, dirt and fungus everywhere. our family of 3 (2 adults, 1 child) had to stay there for 2 weeks. but on the same day we changed to iberostar laguna azul 5 * and added about 600 euros. it was worth it.
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this is the dirtiest, oldest, most inconvenient hotel in varadero!! ! dust, dirt and fungus everywhere. our family of 3 (2 adults, 1 child) had to stay there for 2 weeks. but on the same day we changed to iberostar laguna azul 5 * and added about 600 euros. it was worth it.
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Cuba is a real paradise. The country is so multifaceted and colorful. The hotel is super, my wife and I really liked it - the staff is kind and helpful, the food is excellent, the beach and the animation are super. True, we did not spend much time at the hotel) A few tips for those who fly there: 1. Take EURO! Dollars change at a big discount.
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Cuba is a real paradise. The country is so multifaceted and colorful. The hotel is super, my wife and I really liked it - the staff is kind and helpful, the food is excellent, the beach and the animation are super. True, we did not spend much time at the hotel) A few tips for those who fly there:
1. Take EURO! Dollars change at a big discount.
2. Take a laptop to copy photos and videos)) we brought 45 GB.
3. Be sure to go on 4 excursions: Havana (how not to visit this amazing city! ), Jeep Safari (swimming in an underground cave, jeep racing over rough terrain under 100 km in a broken-down jeep to local rhythms + rafting on a catamaran along the River Canimar), Cayo Largo (a real paradise. The Caribbean Sea is a fairy tale. The beach from the film of the same name with DiCaprio was never lying around) and swimming with dolphins (not in the ocean, but next to the hotel - there will be tricks. Feelings when they get you on 3 meters are thrown - it's super))
4. You have to go to Havana 2 times - an excursion (find out what and how, see the Hemingway estate), and then by car.
5. Take cold medicine with you)) local prices bite.
6. Bargain with street vendors - they can drop 20-50 percent.
7. Do not buy cigars from the hands - it's a fake, "banana".
8. Buy 3 bottles of rum per person and then in hand luggage in duty free at Varadero airport - no one at customs will count how much you are carrying))
9. We also did not notice any fees for paintings at customs.
10. Ride with Tez tour))
11. From 10.00 to 15.00, sunbathe only under a THICK layer of sunscreen) Be sure to put on snorkeling - your back and legs can get badly burned.
12. Try all the cocktails from the bar menu))
Say hello to George and Dailin )) I will definitely go again, I fell in love with Cuba ))
1. Take EURO! Dollars change at a big discount.
2. Take a laptop to copy photos and videos)) we brought 45 GB.
3. Be sure to go on 4 excursions: Havana (how not to visit this amazing city! ), Jeep Safari (swimming in an underground cave, jeep racing over rough terrain under 100 km in a broken-down jeep to local rhythms + rafting on a catamaran along the River Canimar), Cayo Largo (a real paradise. The Caribbean Sea is a fairy tale. The beach from the film of the same name with DiCaprio was never lying around) and swimming with dolphins (not in the ocean, but next to the hotel - there will be tricks. Feelings when they get you on 3 meters are thrown - it's super))
4. You have to go to Havana 2 times - an excursion (find out what and how, see the Hemingway estate), and then by car.
5. Take cold medicine with you)) local prices bite.
6. Bargain with street vendors - they can drop 20-50 percent.
7. Do not buy cigars from the hands - it's a fake, "banana".
8. Buy 3 bottles of rum per person and then in hand luggage in duty free at Varadero airport - no one at customs will count how much you are carrying))
9. We also did not notice any fees for paintings at customs.
10. Ride with Tez tour))
11. From 10.00 to 15.00, sunbathe only under a THICK layer of sunscreen) Be sure to put on snorkeling - your back and legs can get badly burned.
12. Try all the cocktails from the bar menu))
Say hello to George and Dailin )) I will definitely go again, I fell in love with Cuba ))
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The hotel is super! Recomend for everybody. It really is farther than other hotels, BUT 10-15 min walk to the dolphinarium. The hotel is almost like a city, without special need you can not leave it. I saw different beaches, ours was the best and most fun. We did not have time to approach the umbrella, as a Cuban immediately ran to us to put sunbeds.
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The hotel is super! Recomend for everybody. It really is farther than other hotels, BUT 10-15 min walk to the dolphinarium.
The hotel is almost like a city, without special need you can not leave it. I saw different beaches, ours was the best and most fun. We did not have time to approach the umbrella, as a Cuban immediately ran to us to put sunbeds. The food is varied, a lot of meat and seafood, vegetables, fruits, natural juices, sweets and side dishes. The staff is caring and smiling, always attentive. The room was cleaned and towels changed every day. Champagne, drinks and water were put in the room at no extra charge. The animators are great. Every evening they came up with some tricks like: Cuban live music, a saxophonist, they drove rare cars to the hotel so that they could take pictures, there was a circus program, dance, etc. You can negotiate with the waiters for the purchase of rum, cigars and coffee, i. e. you practically bring everything to your room, it's cheaper than in stores and you don't have to go anywhere.
Bottom line: I recommend it to everyone, especially with children, there is a special animator who deals with them and there is always ice cream available)))))))
The hotel is almost like a city, without special need you can not leave it. I saw different beaches, ours was the best and most fun. We did not have time to approach the umbrella, as a Cuban immediately ran to us to put sunbeds. The food is varied, a lot of meat and seafood, vegetables, fruits, natural juices, sweets and side dishes. The staff is caring and smiling, always attentive. The room was cleaned and towels changed every day. Champagne, drinks and water were put in the room at no extra charge. The animators are great. Every evening they came up with some tricks like: Cuban live music, a saxophonist, they drove rare cars to the hotel so that they could take pictures, there was a circus program, dance, etc. You can negotiate with the waiters for the purchase of rum, cigars and coffee, i. e. you practically bring everything to your room, it's cheaper than in stores and you don't have to go anywhere.
Bottom line: I recommend it to everyone, especially with children, there is a special animator who deals with them and there is always ice cream available)))))))
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