Sol Varadero Beach 16 Plus

Just returned from Sol Veradero What a gem People are AMAZING The staff couldn't do enough for you It's a smaller resort so no long lineups for anything Cuba is not known for their food and the last two years has been hard but they do the best they can The rooms are clean and always fresh bottled water available The beach is the best part So beautiful with lots of activities to keep you busy I loved this little gem [Details]

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As a first time traveller to Cuba we arrived with no expectations. The resort was clean and the service was incredible. Room was clean and although we were not in one of the “newly” renovated rooms, the bed was comfy and shower had been updated. No complaints with the room.

Food - I am not going to post anything negative regarding the food - we were always able to find something at the buffet - could be repetitive but there were enough choices that there was no reason to eat the same thing every time. The resort did a great job with whatever resources they had and you need to respect that. [Details]

Good time, stayed at hotel 10 years ago when it was Sol Siernas, refurbished quite niceley. Good location, not to far up Varadero, but not too far down, i.e. easy access to plaza America as well as to main downtown near Rum store and Calle 62 dance club. [Details]

The Hotel has been updated . Our room was the sol room. It was updated and super clean room#1266. [Details]

Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Staff and service was amazing. Would definitely go back to this hotel [Details]

I had a wonderful experience at this resort. It was clearly recently renovated. I travelled alone but had such great care and support from the staff who would check in and were genuinely friendly.

The resort was noticeably under capacity so there was only breakfast and lunch buffet with dinner being A La Carte only, alternating between 3 restaurants/styles/selections. This is completely understandable given the current world wide situation.

The night time entertainment quality was good and had the potential to be more fun than it was but due to really low numbers less guests means less engagement, but they did their best with what they could.

I can't speak to the drinks as I did not have much but the few I did have were really good.

Thank you to Ivon and Hugo and the front desk, Liset who took care of the a la carte reservations, Yanetsy, Yumigrey and Vladimir from the buffet, the staff and servers at the a la carte. Special thanks to Sergio the director for guest services who was always checking in with the guests around the resort, and for your help in getting a taxi to the airport when I needed to stay a bit longer than anticipated due to delays. You all made my stay memorable because of your genuine kindness.

I would absolutely return and look forward to seeing it in all its glory in full capacity.

FYI - anyone going should be sure to have the correct currency as CUC's are no longer being used, and the Cuban peso is also not used throughout the country. If you bring cash for tips CAD and Euros are preferred. USD accepted too but likely not as preferred. Most things on the resort such as massage or special dinners can be paid for using a credit card.

Testing is done on the resort daily between 10 and 12 - and it is advised you complete your test 3 days prior even if it is slightly outside the 72 hours as they count by days. [Details]

The power of youth, wisdom, and graciousness is experienced with Adrian, Sergio and Arianna. This powerful combination came into play during a ‘hiccup' in our vacation that was professionally handled with discerning attention by Adrian the General Manager and his team. Adrian is young yet he possesses rare qualities… he listens, comprehends and seeks first to understand the guest. Sergio compliments Adrian's trait with his worldly experience, charismatic way and commitment to following through to ensure that the Sol Varadero Beach's guests stay is the best it can possibly be and there's Arianna whose graciousness and attention to addressing our ‘hiccup' guaranteed our stay was perfect. A professional in every way she brings her experience from a five star luxury Cuba resort to the Sol. Add Carlos, the chef, who presented the best food we have experienced on our many, many trips to Cuba at various Melia resorts and you have a winning combination.

Here's what we experienced:

1. New and fresh - the most comfortable bed we've slept on at any resort.
2. Beach - the best in Varadero.
3. Food, we were very impressed. Please see pics of our New Year's Eve dinner.
4. Service was excellent.
5. Clean, clean, clean.
6. Air conditioner perfect.
7. Hand crafted burgers at the snack bar are tasty.

What do guests expect on a much needed vacation? A good sleep, a great cup of coffee, a smile from the staff, sun and sea, professionally mixed drinks and great food and entertainment.

You'll get this at the Sol Varadero Beach. This was our first stay - Dec 28/21 to Jan 4/22 and we've already booked our next vacation.

Hint: We did bring our own ketchup, mustard and relish and Clamato. [Details]

I had not been to Cuba in over 10 years, the people are still as friendly as I remembered at the hotel and everywhere else as a matter of fact, the beach at Sol Varadero was beautiful, the hotel was very clean, the energy was great, now we had a room right in front of the main pool, that was a big mistake on some nights impossible to sleep early, knowing that the hotel was not a full capacity, they could of given us a better room. The food was fair, we did not get a chance try any of the a la carte restaurants, even if a couple did open during the week we only find out when we saw people eating there, it was the buffet all week, the fruits were very dull and unsweet for the most part, the juices also, the meats were ok. Room was clean, but not sure if it was the AIRAC ventilation system that seems connected in between the rooms, but I think some people smoke in their room, so the air gets distributed in other rooms, so we had to open our patio door regularly to get rid of the smell. Drinks at the bar were very redundant, but overall we had a very good time, we're not picky people, people were friendly for the most part and the entertainers were great, bartenders at the outside bar were very nice, reception was very slow most times for no reasons. [Details]

I have travelled a lot and this was absolutely the best vacation that I've had. Can't wait to go back. There's always something to do…if you like. Can sit and read if you like. Enjoyed having the choices. Food was way better than I had expected. Started every day with stretching and water aerobics on the beach with Grisel and Jaynela. They made me feel so welcome and were smiling every day . Nights can be a bit noisy with entertainment but it's always done at 11.pm so that was acceptable. Great atmosphere . Definitely recommend this place ! [Details]

This resort was brand new and quite small compared to others beside it, but it was absolutely great! The employees were always so nice and helpful, the beach wasn't super packed with people and there weren't lineups everywhere for the buffet and the bar. The only drawback is that there were A LOT of Russians compared to Canadians, and they made the experience a little less enjoyable. They yelled and partied until about 5am and you could hear them clearly from your room. They left 2 days after we arrived and the ambiance was a lot more enjoyable and friendly. Would definitely recommend, and will most likely revisit. [Details]

Plane was delayed 4 hrs. We (4ppl) decided to stay at the hotel instead at the airport and take a taxi later. We had bracelets until 12 am, but Mr. Bighead Sponge Bob, kind of frustrated manager, made a circus (he demanded the participation of security) that we were not "supposed" to be there. We lost 1/2 hr until his own staff at the reception explained the situation. No apologies made, we shall escalate this. [Details]