“Exemplary Hospitality at Sol Varadero Beach Hotel”

My recent stay at the Sol Varadero Beach Hotel was an experience that surpassed all expectations. The hotel, set against the stunning backdrop of Varadero's crystal-clear waters, offers a serene and luxurious escape. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional service, particularly by the mai... Więcej

My recent stay at the Sol Varadero Beach Hotel was an experience that surpassed all expectations. The hotel, set against the stunning backdrop of Varadero's crystal-clear waters, offers a serene and luxurious escape. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional service, particularly by the main manager, Norleidys. Her dedication to guest satisfaction was evident in every interaction. Norleidys was always at the forefront, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was perfect. Her ability to blend professionalism with genuine care and attention to detail made us feel truly pampered and respected. From the elegantly appointed rooms to the diverse culinary offerings, everything at the hotel was top-notch. However, it was the personal touch and outstanding service led by Norleidys that truly set this hotel apart. Her efforts to go above and beyond in providing assistance, advice, and a friendly conversation were the icing on the cake of our luxurious stay. I highly recommend Sol Varadero Beach Hotel to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Varadero. The combination of stunning surroundings, excellent facilities, and Norleidys' exceptional hospitality ensures a vacation experience that you will cherish long after you leave.

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“Nice cheap Christmas getaway ”

I like my reviews to be honest, so try to take the emotion out of it, so here goes. When we arrived at the hotel we were urged to attend the welcome meeting and I’m glad we did, because we were given lots of information that we might not have known otherwise. So definitely do that, particularly ... Więcej

I like my reviews to be honest, so try to take the emotion out of it, so here goes. When we arrived at the hotel we were urged to attend the welcome meeting and I’m glad we did, because we were given lots of information that we might not have known otherwise. So definitely do that, particularly if you’re a Brit. Rooms: Basic, but clean, although I was shocked to only have a single sheet on the bed, there were however blankets in the room if required. Rainfall shower was next to useless, but the handheld shower was nice and strong, so no issues. Air conditioning was a bit hit and miss, but not too much of an issue. There is an iron and ironing board, a safe and you are supplied with bottled water every day. Unfortunately our room was on the top floor in the main building, and as all floors are open to the lobby, this resulted in the noise from the lobby bar echoing up into our room, so the room was constantly noisier than I would have liked, but it didn’t take us long to get used to it, and we were offered a change when we mentioned it to the TUI rep, but decided against it. Food: Main buffet restaurant always had something, particularly if you’re a fan of fish, but we did find it to be a little repetitive at lunch and dinner. Make use of the egg chef at breakfast, they will make sure your eggs are cooked to perfection. Do make full use of the a la carte restaurants, my recommendation is definitely go to the Mexican, the food was amazing. Then I would rank the Italian as next, then the international restaurant. We didn’t visit the Cuban restaurant so I can’t comment on that one. The snack bar is a welcome addition, as it’s a 24 hour service. You can find that in the Doble Play pool bar. It serves hot cheese and ham sandwiches, burgers, fries and pizza, although there was never any available when we asked. Drinks: They do a few cocktails but don’t tend to measure them so they can be a bit hit and miss, sometimes overpowered by rum. If you don’t like rum, you might be disappointed. Try the strawberry dacquiri, it’s delicious. And the draught beer is good too. For non alcoholic options, try the lemon juice and sprite. Beach: Beautiful beach, but as it’s on the Atlantic side, it can sometimes we quite wavy and have strong currents. We experienced both the calm gentle waves and the more aggressive ones, and neither put us off going in the water. The rest: Entertainment team tries to include visitors in some form of activity at least two or three times a day, they are a friendly bunch and we found we joined in more than we ordinarily might. Pool towels are available whenever you need a fresh one, which is great, the only draw back is that you have to go to a hut to get one, so they’re not readily available at the pool. Summary: I think with a few little tweaks, this could give other local hotels a real run for their money, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and this was a nice cheap getaway for Christmas. All in all, we had a fantastic time and would probably visit again were we to return to Cuba.

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“French Canadians Galore ”

Ok I’m going to be really honest with this. I’ve been to Cuba a lot so I feel I have a good comparison with the other places I’ve stayed. I’ll start with the good: 1. Food was never a problem. There was always plenty to eat. White wine was in short supply but this is Cuba, you don’t mind finding... Więcej

Ok I’m going to be really honest with this. I’ve been to Cuba a lot so I feel I have a good comparison with the other places I’ve stayed. I’ll start with the good: 1. Food was never a problem. There was always plenty to eat. White wine was in short supply but this is Cuba, you don’t mind finding something else. This is normal at any hotel. 2. Location was not bad for walking downtown. I prefer to stay closer but this was still manageable if you’re fit. 3. Cleanliness is very good. And now the bad which I hate to do: 1. The number one bummer was no entertainment. There was one night where a professional dance team came in (they were great) but other than that, nothing. We were bored out of our minds in the evenings. 2. French Canadians galore. It was very hard to meet anyone who spoke English and the staff seemed to give higher priority to french guests. If we were waiting at the bar and a French Canadian butted in line (which happened quite a few times as they do) the bartender would serve them with a smile. I’m not sure why because they weren’t even tipping. 3. The bathrooms had a distinct smell. The air conditioner in our room would cut out so we had to get up throughout the night to reset it. These two issues were not huge problems for us, but I’m mentioning it for those who may be disturbed by this. To sum it up, this is a good place to go if your goal is to drink but if you’re looking for entertainment or if you’re English, this may not be the best selection for you. Maybe it’s just the time of year and things change as the winter goes on. Who knows? I’ve read other reviews that said they had entertainment so maybe it was just the week we were there that didn’t. I will return to another hotel I stayed at last year as the entertainment was unparalleled and the distance to town was much closer. But what’s important to me may not be important to you. Take this with a grain of salt. It is a nice hotel with lots of food and it’s clean. So it still has many great things to offer. It’s just not for me.

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