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Hotel Melia Varadero(4.5 stars)

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  • Dream hotel (15)
    "Dream hotel" found in 15 reviews
    • " apart from small (socialist-related) problems for example late check-out yes, but pool towel not a dream hotel with a dream beach. Small tips and facilitate very pleased a lot. Great book excursions there. ... " 
      5.683333333333334
      February 2012
    • " I can recommend the hotel , only the sandy beach missing. But you can the Melia las Americas, which is next door, used. ... " 
      5.486111111111112
      May 2012
    • " ... the main restaurant, so that one is forced in the Caribbean area, in a large dining room to sit. A shame. In my opinion this hotel is nothing for those with high demands, even if it is four or 4, five star hotel is recognized. " 
      3.869444444444445
      December 2011
    • " ... I have in January 2011 in the Melia Varadero vacation made, we decided-after a let down with the vacation in Egypt in October 2011 - again the Melia Varadero to book and are still enthusiastic! The hotel is very clean , no matter in which area you can relax and with the staff we have always only positive ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      August 2012
    • " ... over the beach reachable. On the entertainment program unfortunately I cannot say anything, since we evenings always the hotel left. Other guests told us but, that it is from evening agenda were. Overall a great hotel ... We are so pleased with it, that it in September directly again to the Melia Varadero is :-) " 
      5.958333333333333
      August 2012
    • " Good hotel with a great location, lack of cleanliness " 
      4.144444444444445
      August 2011
    • " A nice hotel with a great location right on the beach, but unfortunately I have is the food at the hotel are ... " 
      4.144444444444445
      August 2011
    • " Great hotel with a beautiful bay " 
      4.825
      April 2011
    • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied , nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. ... " 
      5.055555555555555
      June 2011
    • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel , nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. Toilet and ... " 
      5.055555555555555
      June 2011
    • " Nice holiday in a beautiful hotel " 
      4.333333333333333
      June 2011
    • " For us it was a very nice holiday in a beautiful hotel . However, you should really get to see Cuba outside of the hotel area, for a beach holiday the ... " 
      4.333333333333333
      June 2011
    • " Very relaxed vacation in great atmosphere " 
      5.333333333333333
      January 2012
    • " ... 2 restaurants and the pool area and the pool bar. In addition there is a stairway access to the beach. The complex is very well maintained. We had a room on the fourth floor, which was clean and in good condition was. During our stay was the second floor and an area nearby the pool area renovated. We felt ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      January 2012
    • " Nice big hotel , at the beach, very poor services. Not a 4 stars hotel! " 
      3.8
      April 2011
  • Great food (5)
    "Great food" found in 5 reviews
    • " ... small (socialist-related) problems for example late check-out yes, but pool towel not a dream hotel with a dream beach. Small tips and facilitate very pleased a lot. Great book excursions there. Great food . And especially: all music! Watch out for the Melia-fans: there is no MAS-points, the benefits ... " 
      5.683333333333334
      February 2012
    • " I can recommend the hotel, only the sandy beach missing. But you can the Melia las Americas, which is next door, used. The rooms were okay and the food left nothing to be desired . " 
      5.486111111111112
      May 2012
    • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good , always plenty of free chairs on the beach. Toilet and changing room at the beach are available ... " 
      5.055555555555555
      June 2011
    • " The food at the buffet was very bad! I would advise everyone to go there for the whole vacation to reserve the restaurants the food was good ! On the first day our shower did not work. then I complained! The people were very helpful and ... " 
      3.775
      September 2011
    • " ... seldom around the clock in the hotel). the structure of the guests was very mixed: Canadians and Russians the largest part of. German were hardly represented. we had with all inclusive booked. The food was very tasty and something there for every taste: Prawns, rice, chicken, pasta, different vegetables...! ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      January 2012
  • With a great beach (3)
    "With a great beach" found in 3 reviews
    • " relaxed vacation with a great beach " 
      4.844444444444444
      December 2011
    • " Very good value for money with great beach (no reservation of the pool chairs with towels necessary!). Staff at FTI care and front desk ... " 
      4.844444444444444
      December 2011
    • " ... could find something you liked, fruit, cheese, sausage, cakes and so on the drinks Bottles of wine, beer etc. are perfect. The pool area are spacious with many new beach chairs, as well as the beach is very clean with a lot animation. " 
      4.061111111111111
      January 2012

Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.6
  • Room
    5.0
  • Service
    4.6
  • Location
    4.9
  • Gastronomy
    4.7
  • Sport
    4.8

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    23
  • Very Good
    16
  • Acceptable
    5
  • Poor
    2
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

4.825
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

The hotel is located in a small bay, right next to a shopping center for souvenirs and also the town Varadero is after a few minutes with the bus. Ambience, food, and amenities are for cuban standards very good and with european hotels. At the beach and at the pool there were always enough beach chairs available and also for various activities (kayak, Pedal boats, catamaran, snorkel equipment, etc.) you had to wait never for a long time. The towels were m …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.775
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

The food at the buffet was very bad! I would advise everyone to go there for the whole vacation to reserve the restaurants the food was good! On the first day our shower did not work. then I complained! The people were very helpful and there was someone reperaieren. thereafter for the shower was fine but the bathroom was flooded, because the drain didn't work. so once and then everything was okay! Stayed at the buffet once was spaghetti with parmesan chee …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " apart from small (socialist-related) problems for example late check-out yes, but pool towel not a dream hotel with a dream beach. Small tips and facilitate very pleased a lot. Great book excursions there. ... "  Read more
    5.683333333333334
    February 2012
  • " I can recommend the hotel, only the sandy beach missing. But you can the Melia las Americas, which is next door, used. ... "  Read more
    5.486111111111112
    May 2012
  • " ... the main restaurant, so that one is forced in the Caribbean area, in a large dining room to sit. A shame. In my opinion this hotel is nothing for those with high demands, even if it is four or 4, five star hotel is recognized. "  Read more
    3.869444444444445
    December 2011
  • " ... I have in January 2011 in the Melia Varadero vacation made, we decided-after a let down with the vacation in Egypt in October 2011 - again the Melia Varadero to book and are still enthusiastic! The hotel is very clean, no matter in which area you can relax and with the staff we have always only positive ... "  Read more
    5.958333333333333
    August 2012
  • " ... over the beach reachable. On the entertainment program unfortunately I cannot say anything, since we evenings always the hotel left. Other guests told us but, that it is from evening agenda were. Overall a great hotel... We are so pleased with it, that it in September directly again to the Melia Varadero is :-) "  Read more
    5.958333333333333
    August 2012
  • " Good hotel with a great location, lack of cleanliness "  Read more
    4.144444444444445
    August 2011
  • " A nice hotel with a great location right on the beach, but unfortunately I have is the food at the hotel are ... "  Read more
    4.144444444444445
    August 2011
  • " Great hotel with a beautiful bay "  Read more
    4.825
    April 2011
  • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    June 2011
  • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. Toilet and ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    June 2011
  • " Nice holiday in a beautiful hotel "  Read more
    4.333333333333333
    June 2011
  • " For us it was a very nice holiday in a beautiful hotel. However, you should really get to see Cuba outside of the hotel area, for a beach holiday the ... "  Read more
    4.333333333333333
    June 2011
  • " Very relaxed vacation in great atmosphere "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " ... 2 restaurants and the pool area and the pool bar. In addition there is a stairway access to the beach. The complex is very well maintained. We had a room on the fourth floor, which was clean and in good condition was. During our stay was the second floor and an area nearby the pool area renovated. We felt ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Nice big hotel, at the beach, very poor services. Not a 4 stars hotel! "  Read more
    3.8
    April 2011
  • " Very good value for money with great beach (no reservation of the pool chairs with towels necessary!). Staff at FTI care ... "  Read more
    4.844444444444444
    December 2011
  • " ... to be incredibly dark, and it is precisely because of the often described in the catalog tenders close overgrown hall. In addition there was a construction site in a wing of the building in a central location, so that all areas affected by the construction noise. It was annoying, that the travel agent ... "  Read more
    3.869444444444445
    December 2011
  • " Good hotel with a great location, lack of cleanliness "  Read more
    4.144444444444445
    August 2011
  • " A nice hotel with a great location right on the beach, but unfortunately I have is the food at the hotel are not recommended-it ... "  Read more
    4.144444444444445
    August 2011
  • " relaxed vacation with a great beach "  Read more
    4.844444444444444
    December 2011
  • " Very good value for money with great beach (no reservation of the pool chairs with towels necessary!). Staff at FTI care and front desk ... "  Read more
    4.844444444444444
    December 2011
  • " ... could find something you liked, fruit, cheese, sausage, cakes and so on the drinks Bottles of wine, beer etc. are perfect. The pool area are spacious with many new beach chairs, as well as the beach is very clean with a lot animation. "  Read more
    4.061111111111111
    January 2012
  • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. Toilet and changing room at the ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    June 2011
  • " the staff were always friendly. The cleaning of the rooms took place every day satisfactory even if the impression had, a ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " ... small (socialist-related) problems for example late check-out yes, but pool towel not a dream hotel with a dream beach. Small tips and facilitate very pleased a lot. Great book excursions there. Great food. And especially: all music! Watch out for the Melia-fans: there is no MAS-points, the benefits ... "  Read more
    5.683333333333334
    February 2012
  • " I can recommend the hotel, only the sandy beach missing. But you can the Melia las Americas, which is next door, used. The rooms were okay and the food left nothing to be desired. "  Read more
    5.486111111111112
    May 2012
  • " Our next Cuba holiday, again in the hotel, Melia Varadero, we were very satisfied, nice hotel, nice friendly staff, the food was good, always plenty of free chairs on the beach. Toilet and changing room at the beach are available ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    June 2011
  • " The food at the buffet was very bad! I would advise everyone to go there for the whole vacation to reserve the restaurants the food was good! On the first day our shower did not work. then I complained! The people were very helpful and ... "  Read more
    3.775
    September 2011
  • " ... seldom around the clock in the hotel). the structure of the guests was very mixed: Canadians and Russians the largest part of. German were hardly represented. we had with all inclusive booked. The food was very tasty and something there for every taste: Prawns, rice, chicken, pasta, different vegetables...! ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " There is a main restaurant in which you can enjoy meals 3 in the form of a buffet. The food was always very delicious and there was a good selection of food (see above). The staff were always very attentive, which drinks concerned and the clearing away ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Room very nice but not in a very good shape: we had the superior room. Painting on the wall missing and drty in many places. Antique TV which very strange colors. ... "  Read more
    3.8
    April 2011
4.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
All in all no reason to complain. All very friendly and courteous. With a few cuc's tip one got its desired drink also days later immediately without bestellund brought to the table. Once we missed a fläschchen decongestant, which on the bedside table and we thought, we would have moved. In the evening, the cleaning lady and said, it would be in the maid broke and broken. The was very nice and not self-evident, excellent.There is a very spacious and stylishly equipped restaurant with everything, what your heart desires and various bratstationen, where you had to wait, which however not … read more
4.0
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
For a first Karibik-trip very good - however rather touristy, just like you from other objectives such as Turkey, Egypt and co. Knows. … read more
Claudia
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 51-55
3 Other hotel reviews
4.3
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Unfortunately no german-language information material about surroundings, hotel, transport links and so on No german speaking staff! No map at the front desk available! In the evening is from the staff not dress of the guests respected, although it allowed Is! This is a great shame, there some guests in shorts and flip-flops (in 5 star hotel!) To eat came! … read more
Markus
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
3 Other hotel reviews
5.4
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We have been the 2. time in the Melia Varadero and... Perfect. Have honest in the country, the people and the hotel in love. We filegen in march 2013 just go back, we would love at the entire year stay. Great, great, great. And the misery, the this hotel (despite the a or other renovation work during the day!) A bad review give, they should stay at home, because you not at all know, what good relaxing vacation is! Honest people, go! … read more
Walter
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 66-70
1 Other hotel reviews
4.3
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
Friendliness ok Language skills okA restaurant'Trinidad' was under construction and was not available. There was no granola for breakfast, but enough fruit.Rooms okay Every day a bottle of water okThe hotel is ok however: In the 2. week was the very small beach through large earthmovers completely unusable. There were dust and noise. Also washed the flood stones the construction site into the sea and one could also on the still intact strandbarfuss not into the water go.I had the hotel booked, because in the brochure windsurfing beach. This was not possible, because the lenders at the beach only kindersegel had. Baden i could … read more
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  • Location
    This all-inclusive hotel is located beside Varadero Beach, one of the prettiest holiday destinations. The Plaza America convention and a shopping centre are close to the hotel and Marina Chapelin and Marina Gaviota are 3 km and 10 km from the hotel respectively. In addition, Havana is 140 km away and it is 290 km to Trinidad.
  • Facilities
    Guests may enjoy the comfort and luxury of this all-inclusive hotel, which is not only ideal for golf enthusiasts, but also for various events such as weddings or honeymoons. This air-conditioned hotel comprises 5 floors with a total of 490 rooms of which 483 are double rooms and 7 are suites. Amongst the facilities count a safe, a currency exchange desk, 6 bars and 4 restaurants in addition to Internet access, room service, a launderette and car parking. There is a playground for children.
  • Rooms
    All of the rooms and suites feature a full bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, an Internet connection, a minibar, a safe, a double/ king-sized bed, individually controllable air conditioning and a balcony.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Leisure offerings include 2 outdoor pools and a Jacuzzi as well as massage treatments. There is also an in-house gym as well as a variety of sports and water sports to try out. This includes aerobics, archery, parachuting and basketball, beach volleyball, football, billiards, bowling and darts as well as golf, minigolf, bocce, table tennis and tennis. The hotel also owns horses and guests are able to enjoy mountain biking, fishing, catamaran sailing, pedalo boating and water skiing. In addition, there are sun loungers and parasols available on the beach.
  • Meals
    Guests may select their continental breakfast from an ample buffet.
  • Payment
    MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
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