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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas

4.5 of 5
Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)
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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas
Ranked #30 of 57 hotels in Varadero
3.5 of 5 stars 2241 Reviews
May 28, 2012 -
Melody H
May 28, 2012 -
mysterylady25
 
 
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Lobby bar(37)
  • Great time(26)
  • Very good(17)
  • Main building(15)
  • Seafood restaurant(15)
  • Very nice(11)
  • Front desk staff(11)
  • Would not recommend(10)
  • Hotel room(9)
  • Beach towels(7)
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Calgary
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
10
people found this review helpful

This the letter I send to the Barcelo Hotel in Varadero. My husband and I vacationed at the Solymar, Varadero from May 5 - May 21 of this year. I have travelled all over Central and South America as well as Mexico and the Carribean and I have to tell you my experience at the Solymar was the most disappointing... More

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noelville
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

we stayed at tha arenas a coupe of years ago, and it was great the week we stayed it was very cool but other wise was great.I need info from the mangers at the resort we will be returning in Jan 2013 and will need a wheel chair while we are there,I also need to know if the park is... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
4
people found this review helpful

This resort is alot of fun.....whether on the beach or by the pool, there are always activities going on and spanish music. The staff are very helpful and courteous. There is food available 24 hours....the buffet has a variety of food and the a la carte restaurants are very good. It is great that we have access to both the... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

We stayed here from the 2nd May – 16th May, it was full of foul mouthed, drunk young Canadians who have not idea of manners. Bar staff are rude, constantly expecting tips. The food, well if you like left overs (I don’t know how many days they were left over from) for breakfast this is the hotel for you. All... More

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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
6
people found this review helpful

ROOM A friend and I stayed at the Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, but roomed on the Arenas Blancas side. We paid $50 extra for an ocean view room, which was worth it. So Nice to wake up to every morning! The room was alright, clean enough to stay in, though I would not attempt to sit on the furniture. It... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 26, 2012

Dear client, we thank you for your comments, which its give us a real feeback about our client´s opinion. We let you know that during this summer, 50% of the AB rooms, will be refurbished in order to offer our clients our best service. Since AB joined with Solymar, we have bee doing changes in order to bring it to... More

Red Deer, Alberta. Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012
6
people found this review helpful

This is our second trip to Cuba but the first at this resort. We returned from the Barcelo Solymar in Cuba on May 21 2012. There was my (hubby 50, me 51 and my mom 84) We stayed n a bungalow suite which was great it has a double bed, sitting area, t.v, table and chairs, bathroom, and air conditioner... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 26, 2012

Dear Madam, we really thank you for your positive comments about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. I will transmit to the staff your comments and for sure they will be really glad to hear them. We lok forward to see you soon with your mom. sunny regards Rafael Rosselló GM Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Resort More

Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
162 helpful votes 162 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

The Arenas Blancas is an older resort and as others have said it could use a coat of paint in some areas. When I was there, they were in the process of replacing the chairs in the rooms with new single hide-a-beds so they are certainly putting an effort into maintaining the property. We had an oceanview room (#4332) and... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear Madam, we really thank you for your comments on Barcelo Arenas Blancas Resort. The resort is being renovated with new furniture rooms, new panoramic elevators in order to give our clients, the confort they expect. I will transmit your comments to all staff and we look forward to see you soon in Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Resort. kind regards... More

Hamilton
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

You can be tired and old but you don't have to be dirty. This hotel has alot of interior glass windows and doors, the doors also have a glass panel handle. They were an abomination of germs and dirt. What makes it worse an employee stands at some of the doors all day?? It takes nothing at all to wipe... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Dear Client, we thank you for your comments in tripadvisor, which it gives us important fedback from our guests, which it helps us to improve our services. Regarding the elevators and airco, the problem is going to be solved soon. kind regards Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas GM More

thornhill
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the Barcelo Arenas Blancas April 23 to May 7, 2012 and I am looking forward to returning in September. The Hotel is showing it's age on the outside and can use some paint in a few areas. We had four rooms and all were large, clean and nicely decorated. This is one of my many since 1999... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Dear Madam, we really thank you for your positive comments about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, that surely will motivate the staff . Since Arenas Blancas is together with Solymar, we are improving the facilities and rooms in order to give our clients, the standard they expect. Hope seeing you soon back in Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. kind regards Rafael Rosselló... More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I stayed at the Arenas Blancas from Apr 29- May 6 with a large group of friends and family. I have previously stayed at All Inclusive Resorts (Dominican and Mexico- 10 times). I am shocked at the high rating that this hotel has received on this website. I would never return to the Arenas Blancas for the following reasons: 1.... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear client, we thank you for your comments in tripadvisor, which it gives us a rellay good feedback from our guests. I will pass the comments to the staff involved, in order to improve our service. The Arenas Blancas is being renovated with new furniture in the rooms. With the laundry is a general problem in Varadero, due to it... More

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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Also Known As

  • Barcelo Solymar
  • Barcelo Hotel Solymar
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero
  • Barcelo Hotel Varadero
  • Barcelo Solymar Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Hotel Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero Cuba
  • Barcelo Sol y Mar
Address: Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)

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