Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas

, Varadero
7 star
Carretera Las Americas Km. 3, Varadero, Cuba
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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas reviews

amazing holiday
10 / 10
Mar 2012, Silvia

I just came back from my third holiday in Cuba! Hotel Solymar is just amazing, friendly staff, great animation, beautiful hotel and beach. you can eat and drink as much as you want at all times, great selection of food.The furniture in the rooms is not super modern but very... more

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Dont go to Barcelo Solymar in April early May
5 / 10
May 2011, Patsana

We have just returned from Cuba the Bacelo Solymar.The young Canadians who arrived in droves started drinking as soon as they arrived they were obnoxious swearing loud aggresssive drunk confrontational. Nobody at the resort did anything to prevent bad behaviour they all had... more

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Absolutely Fantastic!!
9 / 10
Jul 2010, veryhappynewlyweds

1 reader found this review helpful

We have just returned from our honeymoon at the barcelo solymar and cant wait to go back! After reading a few reviews before leaving I was a little worried but I really cant see what everyone complains about, we certainly didn't come across anything. The staff- I always say... more

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All inclusive with less than possible included
1 / 10
Jan 2010, kjhseka

I was in the Barcelo Solymar Hotel and I have to say that the overall service is really pitying. First it has so strict schedules that it seems more a concentration champ than a five star hotel. There are times in the day where you will not find where to eat. A la carta... more

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L.O.V.E.D The Barcelo Solymar
9 / 10
Jun 2009, CalgaryGirl

10 readers found this review helpful

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 the vines hanging. It was... more

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spring break
10 / 10
Mar 2009, kieflan

4 readers found this review helpful

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 the best hotel in... more

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This is the worst hotel we've ever...
2 / 10
Sep 2008, Mr S Arslan

1 reader found this review helpful

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 what we've been... more

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Barcelo Solymar was a fantastic...
8 / 10
Aug 2008, Mrs J Ward

1 reader found this review helpful

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 co-ordinator, Maylene was amazing;... more

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i read with disbelief at some of the...
9 / 10
Aug 2008, Mr Leroy Wilson

5 readers found this review helpful

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 to cuba many times and have... more

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Solymar is not unpleasant but not...
5 / 10
Jun 2008, Ms M E ANDERSON

1 reader found this review helpful

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 8:30am for 9:15 flight... more

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We had a fantastic time at this...
8 / 10
May 2008, Mrs L P

1 reader found this review helpful

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 carte was fantastic - not too... more

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The lobby is just how you see it in...
10 / 10
Apr 2008, Miss A HORRELL

1 reader found this review helpful

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 discovery trip we went to havana for... more

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Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing! from A TripAdvisor Member
i came back almost a week ago and i wish i was still there. it was my first trip down south and it litteraly blew my mind. the staff was excellent, even though some didn't always smile - give'em a break - they do live under the reign of... anyway, let's no talk politics. the trip. rooms were kept always clean (please leave tips for maids - they work they butts off), food and entertainment was good - the animation crew is a blast if you get to hang with them. only 2 things to make note of: bring an alarm clock (they don't provide them in... more
Helpful Hints from A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed at the solymar for 2 weeks feb. 03. Since we go away every winter somewhere in thecarribean we have become as you would say "STREET WISE". The hotel itself is appealing to the eye, very colourful. You can stay in the hotel or in adjacent 2 sty bungalows. We preferred the bungalows,good size with fridge, safe, and patio. If you choose the hotel its means your going to have to go through the hotel,use the elavators to get to your room after being on the beach, not a good idea to us. The beach is great similar to punta cana but with... more
Hmm... they closed half the place down during off season?? from A TripAdvisor Member
I'm writing this review kinda late... I went to cuba back in Last year may 2002 but thought i'd share a couple thoughts. One thing that was a big surpise was the fact that only one a la carte restaurant was open. Plus lots of the other activities were non existent. will explain later: FOOD: I'm not picky so it wasn't that bad. EXCEPT the a la carte dinner i had. Probably something wrong with the chef that week but my shrimp was pink on one side and um.. GREY on the other. How can ppl not see that it's not cooked?!@? They had fresh... more
Great Time from A TripAdvisor Member
We only went for a week, but I can say that the reviews I had read prior to heading to the Solymar didn't even come close to the mark, with the actual experience.ABSOLUTELY, amazing.Will be going again next year for sure.Entertainment was superb, and the weather and the beaches stunning.Some have said the food was poor. I completely disagreed. We ate mostly at the buffets, but there is so much available that if you spend the first day or 2 trying a little of everything, you will find Many things you will keep coming back for.Ala Cart.... more
I loved this resort out of the 3 ive been too! from michalishious
Hey everyone! I just arived home yesterday, Febuary 26th. This was my third trip to Cuba. I first stayed at Super clubs puntarena, and then Bris Del Caribe, and then Solymar. I would have to say I enjoyed Solymar the best. I have read a lot of different reviews from other people who had traveled to the same resort, before I left. These people make it sound like this resort is horrible. When we arrived, we didnt get the rooms we were booked to get, but there was no problem in moving us into the hotel(they are newer, and we liked them better... more
Best time of my life from A TripAdvisor Member
My friends and I just got back from the Solymar, and we had a geat time. Not only were the people friendly and the beach beautiful, it was the first time I have been away and actually enjoyed the food. My friends and I are already planning a trip back to the Solymar! While people were complaining about the resorts around us, not one of us had a single complaint!
Stop whining and try to enjoy things from A TripAdvisor Member
Just like someone else said, there must be two of these resorts; or maybe a nice resort, with too many whiners. Ok here's my 2 cents: FoodPeople this is Cuba, not Canada. I've been to Cuba 3 times and the food has never been good. Sure I've had better chicken, yes I've had better rice, and I've even had better tasting pasta. But that didn't stop me from going back for seconds every lunch or dinner. I always ate lots, even though it wasn't always the best tasting. Some nights I found more things to eat than others. Some nights I can... more
Amazing Place from A TripAdvisor Member
My boyfriend took me to Cuba for the week of Jan 25 and we had an amazing time! I can't believe people who complained about the Barcelo Solymar resort... you have got to be out of your minds. If people did not enjoy the Barcelo resort then these people can never be pleased. We had an incredible villa to stay in... it was a two floor house with a balcony to sit and watch the sunsets. OUr mini bar was stocked daily with water, beer and pop, and everyday we came back to our room to find our towels or blanktes folded in some creative way... more
What happened to the weather! from A TripAdvisor Member
Food: When the weather is 'not so good', the food usually should be great-not so at Solymar! We were there from Jan 13-27, 2003. We had 6 days of outstanding weather. Not Cuba's fault that it was the coldest weather pattern in 60 years!The grub was plentiful in the buffet, but fresh fruit was missing, veggies were sparce at times. The al la carte restaurants seemed to have better food, except the consistency was not always there. One week you would have a great meal the next time you went back it wasn't as good. Trip into Havana was... more
Barcelo Blows from A TripAdvisor Member
My boyfriend and I stayed at this resort in the first week of January, 2003. A few days prior to our departure I had read the reviews of this hotel and chose not to believe what seemed to be nitpicky, whiny complaints of from fellow Canadians that had probably never left Canada before. Unfortunately, I found that most of the comments I had read were right. Having said that, if you have already booked your trip at this resort, you should still read this as I don't want you to have unrealistic expectations of this sub-standard resort. If... more

Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas also called

  • Arenas Blancas Hotel
  • barcelo hotel solymar
  • barcelo solymar
  • Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort
  • barcelo solymar varadero
  • Address: Carretera Las Americas Km. 3, Varadero, Cuba

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7/10
Location
9/10
Hotel Amenities:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Fitness Centre
  • Free Parking
  • Kids' Activities
  • Restaurant
  • Suites
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wheelchair Access
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