I suppose a holiday, in many respects, can be made by 'going there' with the right attitude. If you go to the sol club expecting Gordon Ramsey food you will be disappointed but you will receive fresh, wholesome food with a massive choice. There is something for everyone including a large selection for vegetarians even fussy ones. The beach like all the other reviewers mention is beautiful and sitting in the beach bar, sipping a 'mohito', watching the sea lapping the white beach really is paradise. A few minor detractions are: a lack of a fan in the main bar, the heat and humidity make sitting watching shows very sweaty. Nightclub not brilliant, and beer only served in half pint glasses. A superb variety of trips are highly recommended we did them all and they are all worth every penny especially jamaica, dolphins, havana overnight and jungle safari. Budget about £1000 for 2 if you want to do all the trips. Take a lot of 1 dollar bills with you as the tips are really appreciated and if you do the trip to moron to see how the locals live you will not begrudge giving them out. We got back sept 16 and I have just booked to go back in feb. We have been to all the top resorts around the world and this has to rate amongst the best.
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Returned on 14th November 2003. Totally agree with couple from Hants.
We also ignored the criticisms of some reviewers. Lovely beach and clear warm sea. Able to walk in sea and feed the fish with bread or bananas, complex excellent. Clean and comfortable rooms. Gardens were glorious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Trips exceptional. Overnight to Havana is a must, we were well looked after. The Jungle Tour was fantastic fun. Buffet - had something for everyone. Cannot understand the complaining about food. Had four a la carte during the two weeks and they were excellent. Would definitely recommend it.

Well we returned from a fabulous holiday at this resort yesterday. I read the reviews before we went, some of them weren't too great but they didn't put me off and I am glad. The people who said the food was bad must be completely mad or used to eating at expensive restaurants all the time. I thought the food was wonderful there is a huge range to choose from and you can go up as many times as you like. My boyfriend ate enough to feed a small family every meal time! The hotel is gorgeous, the rooms are very clean and our chamber maid Maria was extremely chatty and funny, we tipped her a dollar every day and came back to find swans made out of the sheets and blankets. The trips are great we went on the Jungle Tour which is a must, the catamaran is also a fantastic day out and swimming with Dolphins is brilliant and well worth the money. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I can honestly say if I could go back tomorrow I would. Of the four hotels on the Island I definately think we had the pick of the bunch. Go for it and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing holiday!

Sol Kayo Guillermo is unique in a few ways. It's not a hotel, it's a collection of two and one story bungalows. We walked out of our bungalow almost right onto the beach which was convenient and down right cool. The hotel next to it, the Melia, has a long pier going out into the water, which attracts fish underneath, which makes for hours of free snorkeling. There is a coral reef near by. Not close, but close enough for a good swimmer, so if you have your own gear, bring it.
There are catamarans going out to the coral for $11. What makes the location unique to any other resort, is that the island is very secluded. As a matter of fact there are only three hotels on the island and next to the Sol is nothing but land to walk and explore. The resort in general is just fine. The rooms are artistic and clean, the grounds are pretty, the hut bar at night is a real treat and the night time entertainment is breathtaking, as they have a few world renowned dancers. The staff is wonderful, but do yourself a favor and bring stuff to tip with, rather than money. Since its a communist country, they have little access to things we take for granted. Tip the bar and restaurant staff with candy and gum (they cant buy that kind of stuff and they take it for their kids). Tip the chamber maids with things like razors, feminine hygiene products, make up, nail polish, hair accesories, costume jewelry, magazines, etc. and be sure to leave a note that its for them. Bring all that kind of stuff around your house that you don't use anymore, including old t-shirts, etc. Bring stuff for kids on your tours into town, such as crayons/pencils for boys and hair pins for girls. You'll be glad you did. Others have reviewed the food as bad. They must be picky eaters. The food was fine and there's lots to chose from.