Fantastic beach Amazing weather Great location Nice hotel Friendly staff at the hotel (except one grumpy man at reception) Nice drinks at the bar Ok-ish food, will make you smile at the randomness but wasn't bad Quite expensive for spending money and trips etc (we were surprised at this) Horrible mossie bites Would recommend Varadero to anyone and everyone, it... more

This is a really good alternative in Varadero and will not cost you a fortune, as some of the other resorts tend to do. You will not get luxury but more or less "ordinary" hotel standard (although that is a very subjective statement, I know). The rooms are nice and big. They get cleaned every day and are, in my... more

The Palma Real is an amazing hotel. I recently travelled to Cuba with my parents, and it was my favourite trip. The Palma Real is not on the beach, but it might as well be. Literally less than a five minute walk. There's a bar on the beach that is also a part of the Palma Real. Granted the food... more

If you can survive on ham and cheese sandwhich for a week, go ahead this hotel is for you. The breakfast was the best meal of the day as I like eggs but if you are not a egg lover then do what my spouse did - wait till the beach snack bar opens which is 10:30 and go for... more

Stayed at the Palma Real with my partner for two weeks in May. Its a brilliant hotel for the money with really helpful friendly staff. It literally a 5 minute stroll over to the beach,, which is miles of soft white sand and crystal turquoise water. The hotel also has a bar at the beach so you can get your... more

My husband and I stayed at Palma Real for 2 weeks in May, and had a fantastic holiday. We were originally supposed to be going to Mexico however, due to the Swine Flu had a last minute flight cancellation and change of destination. Although our hearts were set on travelling to Mexico, this holiday turned out to be just what... more

Just came back from 2 weeks holiday can honestly say we would never go again , hotel was ok had few probs with air con and had to move rooms but the staff try their best.Food at the hotel was not great where else could you get cooked cabbage, mixed veg and carrots for breakfast?!!! The staff in the main... more

I stayed in this hotel with my teenage children and had a wonderful time, our rooms were great we loved the way the chambermaids would leave their hand designs of the swans on the bed each morning. The staff were very friendly and helpful the entertainment staff would always make you feel welcome, my only negative comment is the food... more

Well we had a great time, food is definetly interesting, but we didnt starve, once you get used to the food, and have an open mind, it was fine, It is Cuba afterall. The room wasnt fancy by any means, but it was spotless, and that was all i cared about, we were hardly in the room. Enjoyed the nightly... more