Rum and cigars, gorgeous beaches and summer all year round. Freedom Island attracts tourists from all over the world. Incredible atmosphere, fresh fruits and seafood, variety of entertainment. All this makes the island's resorts very attractive for individual tourists and families with children.
All-inclusive 3-star hotels in Cuba provide not only three meals a day, but also additional entertainment. Most often, this is animation. But sometimes there are foam parties, live music. The food is simple and satisfying. True, in some hotels they even pamper lobsters and lobsters. Often the complexes themselves are located near the ocean.
Gran Caribe Sun Beach 3 *
Located in Varadero by the ocean. The location is good, because there is a market and shops very close. The beach is a two-minute walk (50 meters), and the windows overlook the ocean. The coastal zone is wide, with white and clean sand. The water is no less pleasant - transparent, azure hue, and there are almost no waves.
Sun loungers and beach towels are provided. There are few tourists, so there is no problem with free space. A snack bar with drinks and snacks is available. The rate includes catamaran, canoe and boat rides. Works on the "all inclusive" system.
In the morning, a buffet breakfast is served. The menu includes meat, seafood (squid, mussels, shrimps), fish, fruits (watermelon, guava, oranges, bananas, papaya), ice cream, desserts. Intricate dishes are not prepared, but everything is fresh and natural.
Shrimp and fish are cooked in the open kitchen right in front of the guests. In between meals, you can enjoy sandwiches, hamburgers, fruits and various drinks. The territory has a terrace and a swimming pool. You can play darts or table tennis.
Animation is performed daily - albeit in Spanish. If you want some experience, you can join one of the excursions. Among the possible options are a sea safari, a trip to Havana, a tour to the Caribbean with a visit to a crocodile farm. You can rent a car.
Gran Caribe Club Kawama 3 *
This is the very first hotel in Varadero (built in the 30s). Accordingly, the complex is located near the best beach in the region. There is fine soft sand, a gentle entrance, clear water. This is the best option if the priority is nature and immersion in the life of another people and another culture. The building is located at the very beginning of Varadero, in the narrowest place. On the one hand - the Atlantic Ocean and the beach area, on the other - an artificial canal.
The coastal strip is very clean, it is regularly cleaned here. There is a shade of palm trees, a lot of sun loungers. On the coast there is a small bar and a catamarans rental point (with and without sail) - use is free. The entrance is shallow, the depth begins far away.
The territory is protected from outsiders - the entrance is through the main room. The rooms are different - two-story bungalows and housing in buildings. Daily cleaning is provided. A restaurant and a central bar are available for guests. They are treated with a side dish (rice, pasta, potatoes), hot (meat, fish, seafood), soups (broth with noodles or rice), vegetables and fruits.
The pool bar is open around the clock. You can take drinks, sandwiches and burgers. A variety of events are also organized here - from aqua gymnastics to foam parties. A mini-club for children is open during the season. Leisure activities include a sauna, billiards, table tennis and darts. During lunch and dinner - live music (Caribbean). BBQ facilities are provided. There is a market and a souvenir shop nearby.
Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca 3 *
Located on the first line, 1.5 km from the town of Guardalavaca. Rest here is the ocean and secluded beaches, acquaintance with the local flavor, animation and entertainment for every taste. You can slowly enter the water: the entrance is gentle and comfortable, waist-high (the depth starts after 300-500 m). Between the main building and the villas there is another beach between the rocky shores - small, cozy, windless.
If after a beach holiday you want some entertainment, there is a choice. Foam disco, live music, shows and animation - something is done every day. For lovers of relaxation, there are three swimming pools on the territory.
Those who like activities are offered cycling, catamarans and boats - it's free. There are three restaurants. There are several types of meat and fish, seafood, exotic fruits, yoghurts, ice cream to choose from. The main dishes are simple and hearty (boiled products and in batter).
There are two snack bars with fries, burgers and pizza on the menu. Guardalavaca is 1.5 km away. But, even while walking around the neighborhood, you can go to a shop, souvenir shop, cafe or market. Discos are organized on the boulevard for guests of the complex and local residents. There are establishments where you can eat shrimp or fish. If you want to see more, they can rent a car.
Islazul Club Tropical 3 *
It has a convenient location - on the first line, in the center of Varadero and close to the main attractions. This is a place with history: the building was previously used for a Cuban youth camp. It was analogous to the pioneer camps "Eaglet" or "Artek". Nearby - cafes, bars and restaurants. There are several souvenir markets and rum and coffee shops near the hotel.
Rest does not imply excessive luxury, but you can count on a clean comfortable room, a swimming pool and beach Latin music. Three meals a day are provided. The food is simple, served buffet style. Orange juice for breakfast and aromatic pineapples are especially praised. Additionally, there are several bars (one of them is by the pool) and a 24-hour lobby bar.
Bingo and karaoke nights and dancing on Fridays. You can go on excursions - for example, visit Havana or the island of Cayo Largo. The trip inland is especially memorable. But the main advantage is the coast. Access to the ocean is directly from the hotel complex. The sand is clean and very soft, the water is warm and free of algae, sun loungers are freely available. The depth begins gradually - a hundred meters from the coast.
Starfish Varadero 3 *
If you want to dance a lot, eat deliciously and enjoy your vacation on the beach, then this option is perfect. The area around the building is surrounded by flowers and greenery. The guests are fed with delicious and varied food - even squid and lobster. And as a nice bonus - the animation is at a high level. The beach area is very clean and well appointed.
There are enough sun loungers - you can change the place depending on the position of the sun. And most importantly, the long coast of the peninsula is nearby. This allows not only swimming, but also walking for hours. A pleasant stay is complemented by delicious food.
The food here is excellent, the portions are generous. Meat, fish, shrimps, crabs and lobsters, several types of cheeses, vegetables and fruits, grilled steaks - the choice is large. In the lobby bar you can pamper yourself with coffee. There is an excellent team of animators, dancers and singers.
Animation is carried out on several sites at once, almost without interruption (near the pool and on the beach). Lovers of dancing will appreciate it. Live music is available daily in the evenings near the bar. Entertainment for children is provided separately. But the most important thing is the friendliness of the staff and the constant smiles they give guests. Maids, cooks, waiters, security guards - all employees pay attention to the guests. It is not for nothing that smiling people are called the main wealth of Cuba.
Gran Caribe Atlantico 3 *
Located on the ocean shore - on a beautiful beach. As a bonus - gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. This place is known for its fine sand and calm waters. To get to the coast, it is enough to leave the territory of the complex. This place is appreciated for its atmosphere, proximity to Havana (free shuttle service provided) and nightlife in the evening.
Sandy coast, palm trees, clear and transparent water, sun loungers and umbrellas - all conditions for comfort are created. If you want, you can sit by the pool. Or take a stroll along the edge of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. However, you can also admire the ocean from your room window. If you need more experience, there is a free shuttle to Havana twice a day (morning and evening). The city is located 20 km. You can go to see interesting objects, take a walk in historical places.
However, the territory has everything you need: a swimming pool, tennis court, gym, billiards, beach volleyball. There is a shop selling food and various drinks. Guests are fed simple and natural food - a variety of dishes. Vegetables, fruits, omelets, fish and meat - there are many options. If you want to sit outdoors - a restaurant with tables on the terrace is available.
Club Amigo Mayanabo 3 *
Quiet and cozy place in Trinidad city. There are no parties or active nightlife here. But on the other hand - amazing nature. The area is small, surrounded by flowers and greenery. Very close to the ocean and a lake with flamingos. You can also enjoy relaxing on the water - the price already includes free boating, kayaking, sailing, catamarans.
The building itself is not new, but neat - cosmetic repairs have been made. The coast is very close, 200 meters away. The peculiarity of this place is algae, but the staff removes them regularly. But the sand is snow-white, and the water shimmers with all shades of turquoise. Crabs are running along the shore, which adds color.
Guests are served simple and tasty food. It is especially pleasant to eat fresh fish, which is cooked right there - on the grill. After that, you can swim in the pool or, for example, go to the nearby Coco Beach (by taxi, free bike, horses or rented scooter) - it is interesting because sharks are found here.
Opposite there are salt lakes with flamingos. On-site entertainment includes a swimming pool, playgrounds, evening entertainment. There are two bars with drinks and snacks. One of them has amazing coffee. Car and water sports equipment can be rented.
Vacationers are offered various excursions: a tour of the colonial city of Camaguey, a trip to the wild Playa Bonita beach with a yacht trip with snorkeling, a crocodile farm and a santeria rite from local shamans. You can get acquainted with the local flavor in the Cuban countryside.
Gran Caribe Villa Tortuga 3 *
Located in the city of Varadero, it is suitable for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday. Built in 1996 and includes 13 three-storey villas. The last renovation of the buildings was in 2015. Most importantly, the ocean is very close (70 meters). Snow-white sand, palm trees, clear turquoise water, enough sun loungers - everything to enjoy relaxation. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. There are two restaurants: Neptuno (international cuisine) and Polimita (Italian).
At the guests' service there is a snack and lobby bar (round the clock). There are two swimming pools where you can swim in any weather - indoor and outdoor. Want to go in for sports? Fitness center available. Entertain vacationers with animation. It is held daily. Sometimes Cuban days are organized - with music, songs, special cocktails. Interesting magicians and famous singers are also invited. Other entertainment options include billiards, table tennis, and a hot tub.
Islazul Acuazul 3 *
It is definitely worth going here if you want to enjoy the local flavor and the ocean - it is the same as in the picture, as if processed in Photoshop. The coast is 150 meters from the building. There are even houses right on the beach. The hotel is well located - in Varadero, next to the souvenir market, bank and cafe. The complex itself unites 3 hotels. Guests come from different parts of the world, which creates a special atmosphere. There is a restaurant and a lobby bar on site.
On the oceanfront terrace, you can enjoy friendly evenings or romantic dates. The lobby bar serves delicious Cuban coffee and cane rum-based drinks. The all inclusive package includes a continental breakfast or à la carte meals.
The advantage is a rich entertainment program. Animation at a high level. You can enjoy songs and dances, music programs and aqua shows. Free - a game of billiards and table tennis. The reception is open around the clock, which is very convenient.
Islazul Club Karey 3 *
Suitable for you if you like solitude, nature and long walks. A special feature is a large green area stretched along the road. Guests live in a bungalow. The food is simple, but fruits are always abundant. The emphasis is on seafood and fish. Enjoy delicious coffee in the lobby and pizza or hamburger at the beach bar. The advantage of the hotel is a long, secluded beach. The bottom is sandy and smooth. No one will disturb here: there are few people, no noisy entertainment.
Several umbrellas and a dozen sun loungers are provided. Several bars are open. In the ocean, you can swim with a mask, looking at schools of bright fish. Almost tame pelicans live here - you can feed them with fish. Animation is provided.
Entertainment includes a night show, daytime and evening entertainment, a fitness center, table tennis, aerobics and beach volleyball. You can come with children - there is a playground, a children's pool and a mini-club for toddlers from 4 to 12 years old.
Club Bravo Caracol 3 *
Located on the first line of the Caribbean coast, in the city of Santa Lucia. The name Caracol translates literally as "snail". Indeed, from the air, the outlines of the buildings look like shells lying on white sand in the middle of a tropical paradise.
The territory of this facility is vast and well-groomed. It takes a long time to get here from the airport - 4 hours. But tourists who have been here note the extraordinary coziness, tranquility and comfort. Each room is equipped with a balcony and a terrace, in addition to standard amenities such as TV and air conditioning.
There is a swimming pool, gift shop, mini-club with animators for children. Fans of outdoor activities will have a place to “roam”: a gym with exercise equipment, a beach volleyball court, a tennis court, bicycle rental (1 hour - free) and an abundance of water sports are available for guests. Guests celebrate the excellent Cuban and international cuisine served here.
Despite the three stars, it serves fruit, fish, meat and alcohol every day in an all-inclusive manner. One restaurant serves a buffet, the other is a la carte. There are also several bars here. There are no noisy and crowded places in the vicinity. Of the sights - lakes with flamingos, coral reefs. The tour desk of the establishment will help to organize the excursion.
Roc Santa Lucia 3 *
Located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, in the popular Playa Santa Lucia area. It belongs to the large Roc Hotels chain, which has establishments in Spain and Cuba. The cozy and stylish rooms often have balconies overlooking the tropical garden. Everywhere there are amenities for a comfortable stay: TVs with satellite channels, bathrooms.
There are many entertainments for active people: sailing on catamarans, kayaking, windsurfing, diving. There are football and volleyball courts, table tennis and an outdoor swimming pool. Bicycle rental is free of charge. The establishment operates on the "All Inclusive" system. A la carte restaurants with Caribbean and Italian cuisine, Los Flamingos restaurant with a buffet, a bar are open.
