Like many of the recent reviewers, and many people at the hotel, my husband and I booked 2 weeks at the Laguna Azul, expecting to be moved to the Iberostar Varadero should it not be ready in time. Because the hotel was still under construction when we booked, we got a very good price, paying for a 5 star hotel... more

In January 2009, we booked our fourth holiday to Cuba, the package was 3 nights in Havana at NH Parque Central ( a gorgeous hotel) and 11 nights in Varadero at Iberostar Laguna Azul travelling on 19th June 2009 from Manchester. At time of booking we were unaware that Iberostar Laguna Azul was a new build. This was not stated... more

We booked the Iberostar Laguna Azul for 19th June to 3th July 2009 through First Choice, however, this particular hotel was still under construction at that time and so we were moved to Paradisus Varadero. We were given two weeks notice and so spent alot of time reading reviews on here about the hotel and after reading some good and... more

We have just got back from Cuba after staying for two weeks, with my husband and 21 month old baby boy. We had booked the Iberostar Laguna Azul with Thomas Cook, only to find out that the hotel was not finished and we were then booked in the Iberostar Varadero. We were looking forward to staying at the Iberosatr Varadero... more

This will probably be long because everything I write is long, but hopefully it will help you make a decision . Reading all the reviews helped me, so the least I can do is pay it forward. ROOMS We decided not to pay the extra 1K or so for an oceanview room and I'm glad we didn't... Location-wise just about... more

Booked this hotel mainly as it was recommended to be a family resort. Having stayed at the Paradisus in Holguin which was a five star we were expecting the same. Not at all. Rooms: The rooms were out dated, which is not a big deal however the linens and bedding and chair covers and towels were all stained and worn.... more

The whole family, ranging from 8 yr boy to 15 yr girl and a 78 yr granny, and parents had a wonderful time. The wide clientele base of the hotel meant that they could find friends and things to do all the time. The boys and girls of the company which ran the entertainment and social activities were fabulous and... more

This resort had its good and pad points. If you can get this place cheap its good but don't spend too much money on it. GOOD: The beach, ocean and pool are wonderful. The pool was very clean and is especially good for kids as there are points that begin as wading areas that gradually get deeper. There are many... more

GETTING THERE: We stayed at the Paradisus Varadero from May 16th to May 23rd. We apologize in advance, but this may be a lengthy review. We flew with Sunwing Vacations out of Toronto and found that the service on Sunwing to be very good (for a charter flight). We boarded our bus and had to wait a good hour for... more