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Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa

5.0 of 5
Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba
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Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Holguin
May 22, 2013 -
Lynn O
May 21, 2013 -
TorontoSteve58
 
 
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I just returned from yet another wonderful visit to Rio de Oro. My last visit was postponed by 2 weeks due to the Hurricane. There was so much damage that was repaired so quickly by the hard working Cuban people. The Japanese Restaurant was rebuilt and looks so much better. The grounds are better than ever and most of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I've visited the Rio de Oro at least ten times in the past decade. The service and the staff always provide me with an exeptional holiday and I am sure I will visit again. I was exhausted from work before my recent stay and I was able to recharge my batteries in a carefree atmosphere. Bravo!

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isle of man
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17 reviews 17 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Part of the reason we chose the Paradisus was because of the great reviews on this site. Ever the pessemist I expected to be dissapointed as my expectations were so high....I neednt have worried !. This is a fantastic hotel with probably the friendliest staff I have ever come across in 30 years or so of travelling. Rooms were very... More

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South Shields, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

It has taken me a while to get round to posting this review as we visited August 2013 but felt I had to tell everyone what a wonderful place this is. From the minute we arrived (with the wine and cold facecloths as we checked in) to the minute we left (with our barman offering us one last rum) the... More

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Invergordon, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We returned for our 4th visit 30th April - 16th May. We were a bit concerned returning this year after reading some of the recent reviews but our concerns were mainly unfounded. True the sunbeds were gone early morning and only on our last day notices started to appear at the beach stating no booking of beds but still no... More

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paradisusri0de0r0, General Manager at Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear alimarcelle, With great satisfaction I have read about your 4th stay in Paradisus Rio de Oro! We are looking into your comments with the corresponding areas to give follow up, thank you for letting us know. We look forward to seeing you in 2014 again, please, let me know as soon as you have dates so we have your... More

Stirling, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Have just returned from another lovely stay at the Paradisus. Our last visit included Hurricane Sandy so it was great to see the resort back to its former condition. It was our first visit in early May ( we usually go march or October) and there were a lot more biting insects than we usually get, the hotel did spray... More

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Staffordshie, England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Me and my partner (24 & 29) stayed at The Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort between 23rd April and 10th May, and we can't recommend it highly enough. The hotel itself was lovely, rooms, gardens, pools and general layout exceeded our expectations... and the beaches were out of this world. We have been lucky enough to travel a lot -... More

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paradisusri0de0r0, General Manager at Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear mc2121, We appreciate very much your post about such a fabulous experience in our Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa. Thank you for your comments, which are always welcome and useful. Since now, our staff and I are looking forward to receiving news of your second stay with us and will be delighted to arrange for it. Thank... More

Cheshire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My wife and I returned just over a week ago from our annual visit to the wonderful PRDO. This is our fourth consecutive year. As a birthday surprise for my wife and due to the fact that the Caleticas Playa is now exclusive to Royal Service Guests, we upgraded to the Royal Service for the duration of our stay. What... More

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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This review will probably help European travellers more but here we go. We travelled from the UK and had to go much further than most visitors of the hotel who come from Canada, considering the size of North American countries, its not a long way to go at all, but you could fly four times over to Spain or France... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My boyfriend and I stayed at Paradisus Rio de Oro from May 5th until May 12th, and we loved it. A few of our friends had warned us about the quality of food in Cuba, so we came in a little hesitant. However, we were really surprised at how amazing everything was. We had a little issue with our first... More

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paradisusri0de0r0, General Manager at Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Dear Maryam M, Thank you for posting your review in TripAdvisor about your amazing stay in our resort, which we are happy was so enjoyable! We hope to have you with us many more times in the future and would love to have news of you. All the best, Lorenzo Rubio General Manager More

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What travelers say

  • Royal service(275)
  • Very good(114)
  • Buffet restaurant(95)
  • El Patio(71)
  • Pool area(65)
  • Lobby bar(58)
  • Show table(53)
  • Junior suite(32)
  • Pool bar(31)
  • Friendly and helpful(28)

Additional Information about Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa

Address: Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba
Region: Caribbean > Cuba > Holguin Province > Holguin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Holguin
#1 Top resorts Hotels in Holguin
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Holguin
#1 Family Hotels in Holguin
#1 Romantic Hotels in Holguin
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
ocated in the Bahía de Naranjo Natural Park, in Playa Esmeralda, on the northern coast of Holguin province. Five-Star Ultra All Inclusive Eco-Resort with 354 rooms. Conceived only for adults aged 18 years or more. Maximum comfort and perfection in its private Royal Service area for a fabulous experience in a world apart. Recommended for weddings, honeymoons, incentive trips and wellness/spa.Guest Rooms354 rooms: 254 Junior Suite, 24 Junior Suite Deluxe, 16 Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View, 2 Suite Deluxe, 36 Master Junior Suite Royal Service, 14 Master Junior Suite Ocean View Royal Service, 6 Master Junior Suite Luxury Royal Service, 2 Garden Villa Royal ServiceDining8 Restaurants (A la Carta, Buffet), 5 Bars ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Paradisus Rio De Oro Hotel Holguin
Paradisus Rio De Oro Hotel
Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort And Spa
Paradisus Rio De Oro
Paradisus Hotel Guardalavaca
Rio De Oro Paradisus
Paradisus Rio De Oro Cuba
Hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort & Spa Cuba/Holguin

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