Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort, Varadero, Cuba

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7.5 / 10
(16 User Reviews)
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Couples and families alike will experience an unforgettable holiday at the Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort. A wide variety of daytime activities await you on the beach or around the pool. Then relax and enjoy the nightly entertainment. This property offers both Hotel Room and Bungalow accommodation, and is within easy walking distance to cafes and shops in the town of Varadero.
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Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort Reviews

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" L.O.V.E.D The Barcelo Solymar "

Submitted By: CalgaryGirl
My Parents and I stayed at the Barcelo for a week and we will definitely be going back sometime soon. The hotel is old but kept very clean and neither myself or my parents had any problems whatsoever with our rooms.
The lobby is really neat with... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" spring break "

Submitted By: kieflan
i must say this hotel is amazing must be 1 of the best holidays the staff were sound the people in the hotel there was a lot of young people late teens earlly 20s the beach bar was open 24/7 there was even food there any time at the beach bar by far... read more

Advice: go on the day trip hire the boats

Activities: the food is top

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" This is the worst hotel we've ever... "

Submitted By: Mr S Arslan
This is the worst hotel we've ever stayed. We're in the middle of a compensation claim. I will leave more feedback later. Don't waste your money here go somewhere else. Very very disappointing. I am writing this to prevent other people going through... read more

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Barcelo Solymar was a fantastic... "

Submitted By: Mrs J Ward
Barcelo Solymar was a fantastic hotel; the staff were friendly and couldn't do enough to help.

I was married at the resort and can 100% say that we definitely made the rite decision in going to this hotel for our special day. The wedding... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Airtours

" I READ WITH DISBELIEF AT SOME OF THE... "

Submitted By: Mr Leroy Wilson
I READ WITH DISBELIEF AT SOME OF THE POOR RATINGS GIVEN TO THIS HOTEL AND THE RESORT IN GENERAL. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FOR GODS SAKE ITS A COMMUNIST COUNTRY STUCK IN THE 1950'S, AND WITH THAT IN MIND I THINK THEY DO A WONDERFUL JOB

I HAVE BEEN... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook/Airtours

" Solymar is not unpleasant but not... "

Submitted By: Ms M E ANDERSON
Solymar is not unpleasant but not special either. This was my tenth visit to Cuba - so yes I like it. It was also third time I had booked into Solymar. First time (1 night) drank too much was sick. Staff fantastic help. Second time arrived at airport... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" We had a fantastic time at this... "

Submitted By: Mrs L P
We had a fantastic time at this hotel. It was very clean and tidy, the beach was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and looked after you!
The food got boring after a while - but what do you expect from All Inclusive. The Italian a la... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" The lobby is just how you see it in... "

Submitted By: Miss A HORRELL
The lobby is just how you see it in the reviews, the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was varied and very good. The entertainment was interesting and enjoyable.

The trips where the best part, the catamarans, speed boats, jeep... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" The bed was a mattress on a board.... "

Submitted By: Mrs K Nichol
The bed was a mattress on a board. The speciality restaurants were more about getting you in and out, and they were not even busy.

The front desk staff were totally unhelpful to the point of rudeness. You had the feeling the rest of the... read more

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Sunquest

" We went to Varadero, Cuba last year... "

Submitted By: Miss JL Harris
We went to Varadero, Cuba last year for a romantic break together! We loved the Barcelo Sol Y Mar!

The people were friendly, the sea was clear, the beach was beautiful, the rooms were spacious and cleaner than we thought they would be.read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:MyTravel

" We flew to Cuba last May with First... "

Submitted By: missing
We flew to Cuba last May with First Choice for the Wedding of my daughter, to be held at the hotel, we were a very large and mixed bunch of family and friends. The flight was comfortable and on time, on one of First choices newly refurbished long haul... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" I just wanted to add what a wonderful... "

Submitted By: Mr A Paton
I just wanted to add what a wonderful resort this was. First Choice were amazing. Very comfortable flight with loads of leg room and an easy transfer.

We stayed in a bungalow and it was exceptional. The food is pretty good (though somewhat... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" This hotel was a shambles from start... "

Submitted By: Miss L Barrett
This hotel was a shambles from start to finish this hotel ruined our holiday, the only nice thing was the beach but I wouldn’t go back to Cuba or this hotel just for a beach.

The food was appalling, they don’t know the meaning of hygiene... read more

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Airtours

" Virgin Flights. Virgin fly into... "

Submitted By: Mrs T Lee
Virgin Flights. Virgin fly into Havana which necessitates a 2 and a half hour transfer. Although it is quite a long transfer it was worth it to experience the Virgin flights. Plenty of leg room, free drinks all the way and first class service.
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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Virgin

" All I want to say the person before... "

Submitted By: SUZIE FRIEND
All I want to say the person before has said it all. It was a fantastic holiday. The only downfall I would say is that the food at the buffet is warm not hot and some days it was cold, but to me that’s the fun of holidays.

There was... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice
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