Melia Varadero Hotel

We spent the week Jan. 13 - 20 at Melia Varadero. Had the best time. The view from our room was oceanview but being on 3rd Floor looked into the trees and would probably request 4th or 5th floor next time. Rooms were always clean. If I had to complain about one thing it would be the food at the buffet was always cold unless you want to stand in the line at the cooking stations for omelettes, fish, spagetti or whatever the choice of the day was. The buffet has everything you would want to eat so if you starve it's your own fault. The burgers... more

Stay: Week of December 21, 2003 Check in: VERY slow. The staff did not have on record that we were there for our honeymoon as noted on our travel itinerary. If this happens to you (or if you have any problems) see the public relations desk. They are very helpful and provided us with the honeymoon package alongside with their apologies. Check out: Fast and efficient. We had a late night departure and the hotel stored our luggage in a locked room until it was time to leave. There is also a hospitality room for you to freshen up between the... more

Hotel was awesome.Check in was slow,but staff were friendly. Rooms are your usual hotel lay out. Bathroom had marble tiles and vanity,ample toiletries and hairdryer. Lush gardens,well-laid out pool.Restaurants:buffet with many choices, food bland but they have lots of condiments to spice it up.3 Ala carte options, Trinidad with lobster went there twice, slipped the concierge a tip to do so.Italian boring. International nothing special.Chinese also ala carte but only open 3 times that week and apparently so-so. Beach grill was great, fish and... more

My sister & I went to Melia Varadero to celebrate our mom's 50th birthday and had the time of our lives!!! The food was pretty good...when in doubt, have their pizza. We had a ball every night at The Satiago and then at the Karaoke bar. Tip the bartender a dollar and he'll never forget your drink! We never waited in line, never waited for a drink...we were treated like queens. The (male)staff were always willing to help us find what we were looking for. Even if you don't speak spanish, you can get by. Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I just arrived back from our one week stay at Melia Varadero. The resort is very clean and well kept. There is a beautiful garden atrium in the centre of the resort building. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They enjoy talking to their guests and getting their guests involved in the many activities that they offer from dancing, playing volleyball and coming out for karoke. There is also a beautiful, white sandy beach right by the resort. The beach is clean and secure. The food was not bad for resort food. It can't... more

First trip to Cuba. I have travelled to west and east Europe also South America and I have never been treated better. If there was something you didn't like they did their best to make it better. If you can bare it take the early flight so you can enjoy at least half a day at the beach once you arrive. The trip from the airport was quick and easy. They drive better there than here. FYI, if you rent a car while your there watch out for the speed traps there're everywhere. The check in was very smooth. The atrium (centre of the resort)... more

We went in the last week of October, 2003. The first thing that struck us was the amazing atrium of the hotel. It is truly spectacular. The hotel is a large star shaped building, and the center court is open to the sky. The 5 floors of balconies are draped with long tropical vines. As you are constantly coming and going from your room, it really is a beautiful feature to remind you of where you are the tropics! We had an ocean view room that was worth the extra few dollars. There was a great warm breeze at night that Canadians will really... more

Returned recently after 2 week vacation. Been to Varadero 5 times. Rooms are extremely small so upgraded to large suite overlooking ocean. Upgrade was 650.00 US for 13 nights. Rocks on beach in front of hotel were a drag as you had to walk a few hundred yards to be to safely access ocean. Resort was full - only met 5 English speaking people. Not a singles place. Food typical of any resort I've been to in Cuba. If you want decent lobster go to the DuPont for dinner. While resort offered it in two restaurants, you will laugh at the... more

I was there in 9 August until 14. It was beautiful...The people, the hotel, beaches...all were perfect...I wish i will be there again in a few months. Don t forget to learn salsa dancing with the hotel' s theacher...

Stayed at the Melia Varadero in March, 2003. General Impression: I had a great trip and would love to go back. Problem is, I like to go to different places, and the Melia may have spoiled me for other Cuban hotels. I tend to be somewhat fussy , but I know the difference between five stars in the Caribbean and five stars in North America, and I really can't come up with one serious complaint about this resort. The only negatives were little things that in the grand scheme of things were insignificant. Food: First of all, I... more