# 19 of 77 hotels in Varadero

Hotel RIU Varadero(4.5 stars)

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  • Super hotel (15)
    "Super hotel" found in 19 reviews
    • " super hotel with small downsides " 
      4.527777777777778
      April 2011
    • " ... be better, but helps, some things faster walk. the beach was perfect - however you have to at least 07:00 o'clock on the beach to have any power left to get a beach chair in the shade! it is a large hotel , but the mood was found to be of the highest quality. Only, if you have a vacation with total ... " 
      4.527777777777778
      April 2011
    • " It was a wonderful holiday by the sea... The staff were always willing to help and extremely friendly =) At the Riu Varadero, you feel good ... There is an informal atmosphere in the restaurant, and in the lobby bar, and regarding the ... " 
      5.055555555555555
      November 2011
    • " It was a wonderful holiday by the sea... The staff were always willing to help and extremely friendly =) At the Riu Varadero, you feel good... There is an informal atmosphere in the restaurant, and in the lobby bar, and regarding the cleaning staff, who leave small ... " 
      5.055555555555555
      November 2011
    • " Nice hotel for already relaxed people " 
      4.7
      March 2012
    • " great holiday in the RIU Varadero " 
      5.538888888888889
      June 2011
    • " ... were on reason the bad reviews biased, we were totally surprised as great the hotel is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all understand why other guests complain about this hotel is a dream in Cuba! " 
      5.538888888888889
      June 2011
    • " ... is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all understand why other guests complain about this hotel is a dream in Cuba! " 
      5.538888888888889
      June 2011
    • " Very beautiful hotel , but inform before! " 
      5.013888888888888
      July 2012
    • " Wonderful beach vacation in a great hotel " 
      5.016666666666667
      April 2012
    • " ... is the Riu Varadero in comparison to some other hotels on Cuba highly recommendable. In my opinion was our beach section one of the most beautiful for swimming. But unfortunately too few sun screens at the beach available. We were with our vacation in the Riu Varadero very satisfied and it deserves the ... " 
      5.016666666666667
      April 2012
    • " ... In my opinion was our beach section one of the most beautiful for swimming. But unfortunately too few sun screens at the beach available. We were with our vacation in the Riu Varadero very satisfied and it deserves the many bad reviews not. " 
      5.016666666666667
      April 2012
    • " ... vacation. With her expertise, her calm, obliging and reliable way of communicating, there is no room for pushy selling. She designed the TUI booth really well. We for sure haven't been here for t he last time and can rec ommend this hotel with a clear conscience and will book it again. " 
      5.916666666666667
      August 2011
    • " ... by a chef is always there. The excursions are special on Cuba so you can see the country from its nicest side. The organized with guide (in any language) as the meals are given. In whole, the hotel is really great , and in a few years a real secret tip of Cuba. A few small flaws there from time to time, but ... " 
      4.708333333333333
      October 2011
    • " Great holiday , very nice and clean Hotel " 
      5.516666666666667
      August 2011
  • Delicious food (4)
    "Delicious food" found in 4 reviews
    • " We were in 2 RIU Varadero and were on reason the bad reviews biased, we were totally surprised as great the hotel is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all ... " 
      5.538888888888889
      June 2011
    • " The hotel has us super fallen. It is a very large well-kept complex the tastefully decorated and to boot directly at the beach. Overall the food was oK and the choice was always large. The themed restaurants are very recommendable and really ... " 
      5.016666666666667
      April 2012
    • " We had as most in the hotel all inclusive and I have to say too much. The food was nicely surprised. The breakfast buffet is sufficient , daily fresh fruit ( bananas, Mango, Avokado, melons and so on) 2 chefs make omelets to order, ... " 
      5.166666666666667
      January 2012
    • " ... the guests reserved. Those who like it quiet and some euros more invest, there is in good hands, especially the beach then nearby is. the hotel offers 2 large buffet-style restaurant with a varied food , 3 snack bars and 6 specialties restaurants, to which one reserve to leave. the restaurants ... " 
      5.5
      February 2012
  • The staff are super friendly (4)
    "The staff are super friendly" found in 4 reviews
    • " the staff are super friendly , the children are very well cared for. Language is, of course, next to Spanish English, but ... " 
      5.166666666666667
      January 2012
    • " The hotel was very busy during our stay, despite massive Crowd and some lines we found the service very good , much better when, after many bad reviews we expected. Our tip is to the beach to go to ... " 
      5.166666666666667
      January 2012
    • " The service is excellent . The staff are very friendly, helpful and prudent. In the buffet-style restaurant the guests ... " 
      5.5
      February 2012
    • " The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly , helpful and prudent. In the buffet-style restaurant the guests the food itself. The drinks the ... " 
      5.5
      February 2012

Hotel review overview

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  • Hotel in general
    4.5
  • Room
    5.0
  • Service
    4.2
  • Location
    4.4
  • Gastronomy
    3.9
  • Sport
    4.6

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    24
  • Very Good
    18
  • Acceptable
    18
  • Poor
    4
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

4.444444444444445
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

On arrival in the Riu hotel we were first thrilled by the optics of the hotel and the decor of the rooms. Unfortunately, soon disillusionment a, as we did the first cocktails tried. No matter which bar of the hotel, even in the lobby bar we had to us with bad cocktails content, not times freshly prepared were. Good, that we on round trip in every other hotel experienced, that cuban drinks good taste. The food in the buffet restaurant was unfortunately on …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.6666666666666665
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

The complex makes a quite good impression, so you on arrival says, everything to have made correct. The rooms were okay. , unfortunately not in complete condition (lamps broken or missing). The cleaning ladies were hard, with its available means tidy room to create. The guests were too many from Canada and China, were although it is very active, but too many young people and accordingly in a good mood! …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

Hotel in general
  • " super hotel with small downsides "  Read more
    4.527777777777778
    April 2011
  • " ... be better, but helps, some things faster walk. the beach was perfect - however you have to at least 07:00 o'clock on the beach to have any power left to get a beach chair in the shade! it is a large hotel, but the mood was found to be of the highest quality. Only, if you have a vacation with total ... "  Read more
    4.527777777777778
    April 2011
  • " It was a wonderful holiday by the sea... The staff were always willing to help and extremely friendly =) At the Riu Varadero, you feel good... There is an informal atmosphere in the restaurant, and in the lobby bar, and regarding the ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    November 2011
  • " It was a wonderful holiday by the sea... The staff were always willing to help and extremely friendly =) At the Riu Varadero, you feel good... There is an informal atmosphere in the restaurant, and in the lobby bar, and regarding the cleaning staff, who leave small ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    November 2011
  • " Nice hotel for already relaxed people "  Read more
    4.7
    March 2012
  • " great holiday in the RIU Varadero "  Read more
    5.538888888888889
    June 2011
  • " ... were on reason the bad reviews biased, we were totally surprised as great the hotel is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all understand why other guests complain about this hotel is a dream in Cuba! "  Read more
    5.538888888888889
    June 2011
  • " ... is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all understand why other guests complain about this hotel is a dream in Cuba! "  Read more
    5.538888888888889
    June 2011
  • " Very beautiful hotel, but inform before! "  Read more
    5.013888888888888
    July 2012
  • " Wonderful beach vacation in a great hotel "  Read more
    5.016666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... is the Riu Varadero in comparison to some other hotels on Cuba highly recommendable. In my opinion was our beach section one of the most beautiful for swimming. But unfortunately too few sun screens at the beach available. We were with our vacation in the Riu Varadero very satisfied and it deserves the ... "  Read more
    5.016666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... In my opinion was our beach section one of the most beautiful for swimming. But unfortunately too few sun screens at the beach available. We were with our vacation in the Riu Varadero very satisfied and it deserves the many bad reviews not. "  Read more
    5.016666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... vacation. With her expertise, her calm, obliging and reliable way of communicating, there is no room for pushy selling. She designed the TUI booth really well. We for sure haven't been here for the last time and can recommend this hotel with a clear conscience and will book it again. "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    August 2011
  • " ... by a chef is always there. The excursions are special on Cuba so you can see the country from its nicest side. The organized with guide (in any language) as the meals are given. In whole, the hotel is really great, and in a few years a real secret tip of Cuba. A few small flaws there from time to time, but ... "  Read more
    4.708333333333333
    October 2011
  • " Great holiday, very nice and clean Hotel "  Read more
    5.516666666666667
    August 2011
  • " We have a budget trip with TUI. Everything worked super. Were really pleased with the hotel and the travel guide. The area is wonderful and very well maintained. Unfortunately, you at the relaxation by the pool, for the food and ... "  Read more
    4.7
    March 2012
  • " the staff are super friendly, the children are very well cared for. Language is, of course, next to Spanish English, but ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " The hotel was very busy during our stay, despite massive Crowd and some lines we found the service very good, much better when, after many bad reviews we expected. Our tip is to the beach to go to ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly, helpful and prudent. In the buffet-style restaurant the guests ... "  Read more
    5.5
    February 2012
  • " The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly, helpful and prudent. In the buffet-style restaurant the guests the food itself. The drinks the ... "  Read more
    5.5
    February 2012
  • " We were in 2 RIU Varadero and were on reason the bad reviews biased, we were totally surprised as great the hotel is! A large Choice of cooked breakfasts delicious food at the buffet, friendly service by all staff, all around a great hotel area! we can not at all ... "  Read more
    5.538888888888889
    June 2011
  • " The hotel has us super fallen. It is a very large well-kept complex the tastefully decorated and to boot directly at the beach. Overall the food was oK and the choice was always large. The themed restaurants are very recommendable and really ... "  Read more
    5.016666666666667
    April 2012
  • " We had as most in the hotel all inclusive and I have to say too much. The food was nicely surprised. The breakfast buffet is sufficient, daily fresh fruit ( bananas, Mango, Avokado, melons and so on) 2 chefs make omelets to order, ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " ... the guests reserved. Those who like it quiet and some euros more invest, there is in good hands, especially the beach then nearby is. the hotel offers 2 large buffet-style restaurant with a varied food, 3 snack bars and 6 specialties restaurants, to which one reserve to leave. the restaurants ... "  Read more
    5.5
    February 2012
  • " ... a flower or a nice note to welcome. The waiters at the pool bar always try something very special to see, and of course be treated. The entertainment by the pool is always so also in the evening with good music highlights and there was something different every day, for all age classes is suitable. Even ... "  Read more
    4.708333333333333
    October 2011
  • " Disco, good entertainment, beach is clean, access to the internet against extra charge, pool is clean, sufficient beach ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
  • " ... in the restaurant, and in the lobby bar, and regarding the cleaning staff, who leave small notes =) and so on... I would not hesitate to immediately pack my bags and go back to Riu Varadero! The rooms are clean and comfortably furnished. The evening program is great and the pool bar was a winner. The ... "  Read more
    5.055555555555555
    November 2011
  • " ... at the beach. Overall the food was oK and the choice was always large. The themed restaurants are very recommendable and really great. The staff were too many very friendly and the rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day. For a beach vacation is the Riu Varadero in comparison to some other hotels on Cuba highly ... "  Read more
    5.016666666666667
    April 2012
  • " the staff are super friendly, the children are very well cared for. Language is, of course, next to Spanish English, but also with German is on the right. The rooms were very clean. "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    January 2012
Silvia
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 31-35
1 Other hotel reviews
4.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The evening shows are breathtaking, absolutely worth seeing and very professional Three stars Entertainment rousing - not intrusive - is varied and makes good mood Three stars Beach very safe through security and lifeguards Three stars Staff really made an effort and very friendly … read more
4.3
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff was mostly very friendly and 'as a part of its möglichkeiten' tried hard, but often unprofessional and helpless. Tips are gladly taken, the performance by however not necessarily better. English language one should bring along, if the appointment of daiquiris beyond. Complaints for example because of lack of change hand towels will be friendly manner, but definitely not edit. It is the mentality, that every employee only for a tiny area feel responsible. The management in my eyes were changed.Who for monotonous, luke warm and tasteless meal gladly queue, the will love it. Lots of dishes came 3 … read more
Sebastian
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
2 Other hotel reviews
4.4
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
On arrival in the Riu hotel we were first thrilled by the optics of the hotel and the decor of the rooms. Unfortunately, soon disillusionment a, as we did the first cocktails tried. No matter which bar of the hotel, even in the lobby bar we had to us with bad cocktails content, not times freshly prepared were. Good, that we on round trip in every other hotel experienced, that cuban drinks good taste. The food in the buffet restaurant was unfortunately only below average, has typical cafeteria and cafeteria than 4.5 stars tasty. The kitchen was in three stars hotels on … read more
Dieter
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 41-45
4 Other hotel reviews
6.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They never a lack of towels in the room. The mini bar is refilled. The rooms were daily and thoroughly cleaned. In the restaurant you always got a nice place, the table, cleared and constantly is your drinks' refilled '. The front desk is also tried as the waiters at the bar. The staff speaks mostly at least english. There is a spa area, a laundry and a good doctor on the complex. It is caribbean, leisurely too. Cuba!They have a 2 buffet-style restaurant to breakfast, lunch and dinner. You get a clean set … read more
Elke
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 51-55
2 Other hotel reviews
4.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff and the cleaning ladies were very friendly. The rooms are every day cleaned and were also clean. Unfortunately was the bed linen in 14 days not at all changed and towels only every 2a 3 days or not at all. As well as the beach towels if one luck had were at the start which in the room,- if not you had bad luck! This was not on staff 'there were simply no towels there'! Because the hotel only to 50% booked one wondered where are the other towels? Apart from that a lovely vacation. A tour to … read more
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  • Location
    The hotel is located by Varadero Beach, near to the Gaviotas marina. Just 50 minutes' drive away is the beautiful city of Matanzas. The hotel is located around 14 km from the centre of Varadero and just 45 minutes from the airport.
  • Facilities
    The hotel, which was built in 2010, offers 1,110 rooms and a variety of services and facilities. The beach hotel includes restaurants, a bar, pub and disco. There is a newspaper stand, auditorium and kids' club. Conference facilities and Internet access are also available.
  • Rooms
    The rooms are comfortably designed and fully equipped with a host of amenities such as an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, 220 V electricity supply, telephone, air conditioning, a minibar, coffee maker, satellite TV, CD player, electronic safe box and ironing set. Each room has a balcony or terrace.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The hotel has a swimming pool with children's swimming area, a poolside snack bar, sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols, a spa centre, gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Sports including windsurfing, sailing, catamaran boating, table tennis and golf are also available, and the hotel offers an entertainment programme for children and adults. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out for use on the nearby sandy beach.
  • Meals
    The hotel offers all-inclusive packages.
  • Payment
    MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
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Hotel amenities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • CD Player
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Volleyball

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • 24 hour reception
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
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