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Melia Peninsula Varadero

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#24 of 68 all-inclusives in Cuba
Location
4.2
Cleanliness
3.9
Service
3.8
Value
3.8

Melia Peninsula Varadero, for fun with the family on an endless beach

Exclusive All Inclusive 5 Star hotel on Varadero beach, close to the Dolphinarium, the Shopping Centre, Plaza America Convention Centre and the Varadero Golf Club. A resort in the colonial style of Key West, with all you need for an unforgettable holiday on Cuba's most famous beach.The ideal location for a holiday with your family, partner or friends. It boasts numerous pools, large walkways with terraces and gardens, walks, pergolas, lakes, parks and spaces in which to stroll and enjoy the outdoors. It also has a Cubamigos Club, offering a daily programme for children and family packages with special amenities.Its welcoming rooms have beautiful views of the garden or the pool and some have facilities for multiple occupancy.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Tennis court
Kids stay free
Parking
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Salon
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family Resort
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
Traveler Insights
This summary was created by AI, based on 153 recent English reviews.
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The Melia Península Varadero earns praise from many travelers for its convenient location near the beach and shopping areas, as well as its cleanliness. The hotel's lively, tropical atmosphere is also popular among guests. However, some travelers have mixed feelings about the value for money, citing occasional disappointing experiences. While some guests laud the spacious and clean rooms, others point out maintenance issues and outdated decor. The hotel's amenities, including pools and beach activities, are generally appreciated, but some find them poorly maintained.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Dated
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Abundant
Location
Convenient
Travelers commend the location of the hotel, noting its convenience and proximity to the beach and shopping areas.
  • Christopher M
    Christopher M
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...The prices are very good and a location next to the beach...
  • Natasha S
    Natasha S
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The location of the resort seems very convenient for those who come to relax like us, since it is far from the center...
  • Amber W
    Amber W
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The location of the hotel is great, it is close to the marina square and we can go shopping on foot...
  • Melisa C
    Melisa C
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel is highly recommended, especially if you go with children, the location seems super good to me, and the price is cheap...
  • Aileen M
    Aileen M
    Feb 2023
    ...The location of the hotel seems very good to me, a bit far from the center but it doesn't matter having such a beautiful beach in the hotel, besides if we want to go shopping then we have Las Morlas square nearby...
  • Magdalena W
    Magdalena W
    Dec 2022
    ...Great location with beautiful beach and garden...
  • Santjump C
    Santjump C
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...Location is perfect and beach is georgeous, since we came everybody made his effort to make us feel home, don't forget to ask for Mattias!!...
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Atmosphere
Lively
Travelers describe the hotel as having a lively and tropical atmosphere, with engaging entertainment and music, though some found it disruptive. Rooms are consistently clean, spacious, and often nicely decorated.
  • Selene N
    Selene N
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Our room was always decorated with very nice romantic details...
  • Renee M
    Renee M
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...They always got everyone up and dancing, especially Chocolate, who made us feel like family...
  • Toni S
    Toni S
    Apr 2023 8 contributions
    ...I keep going back because I love the music, the dancing, the shows, the entertainment, the 5 star beach, my morning coffee at the pool restaurant when the sun comes up... but most of all I love the People!... Whether I am doing a stretching class, a Zumba class, a dance class on the beach in the morning, or dancing by the pool in the afternoon, or attending an event or show at night, I am having fun...
  • Nicole D
    Nicole D
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...They do a kind of Cuban Day on Saturdays in the Ranchon( that is the beach restaurant) with music, dances and typical Cuban music...
  • Peter S
    Peter S
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...The resort has a tropical theme with beautiful gardens...
  • Celine N
    Celine N
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...There is a very relaxing atmosphere here, it is the best option to go to rest...
  • Amanda P
    Amanda P
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...They were very inviting, and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves... Alex & Yoan Francois - great entertainers; always kept us engaged!...
  • Pragnesh
    Pragnesh
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...Every day when you come back to your room, you see some art made with towels and blankets, that’s really sweet!...
  • Tony M
    Tony M
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    ...It's painted white and in this room, most of the furnishings are very old but everything was still clean and in working order... I feel the resort may still be recovering from Covid slow down they seem to be limited on a lot of the little things that could have made it stand out...
  • Tomás R
    Tomás R
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    Meliá Península Varadero, this is our first time in Cuba... They have made our vacations more killer, they have taught us to dance salsa, bachata, we play volleyball...
  • Jakki G
    Jakki G
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...I agree with the reviewer who complained about the very loud and intrusive music at the pool - we were staying in a nearby room and it was irritating and annoying...
  • George G
    George G
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Pool area has obnoxious and incoherent so called music and entertainment...
  • Justin C
    Justin C
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Decor and rooms are tired, dated and screaming out for basic maintenance...
  • Beatriz P
    Beatriz P
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...We choose this one because we liked the tropical theme...
  • Melanie L
    Melanie L
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    ...On the first day we say a room that had a plaque on the wall saying Disco/Karaoke so we were really excited as we love our karaoke but this was not open at all and on further investigation looks like it was used as a store room!...
  • Magdalena W
    Magdalena W
    Dec 2022
    ...Specially Alex from entertainment team make our holidays full of laughs and teaches us dance salsa and bachata...
  • Explorer20416572263
    Explorer20416572263
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...My grandma especially loved dancing with Luis (Chocolat Nutella) one of the entertainment at staff at the resort...
  • julie za
    julie za
    Nov 2022 2 contributions
    ...The room and the bath room is pretty nice compare to other resorts... Alex the entertainer is the friendliest and very accommodating...
  • RAC5017
    RAC5017
    Oct 2022 19 contributions
    ...The pool area was blasted with loud music the whole time we were there, making it impossible to relax; the outdoor entertainment was intrusive too...
  • Tang B
    Tang B
    Oct 2022
    ...The bathroom was nice with a sliding glass door enclosure and glass door for shower... Also there was some musicians during the night outside the lobby during the night and also some shows so at the theatre which we never attended...
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Rooms
Dated
Traveler feedback regarding the rooms is mixed, with some praising their size, cleanliness, and comfort, while others have complaints about maintenance issues, outdated decor, and cleanliness.
  • Jon S
    Jon S
    Sep 2023 1 contribution
    ...Staff weren’t helpful and were borderline rude on several occasions (for instance, our room card keys barely worked most of the time and we kept getting locked out of our rooms, which were far from the main lobby, as it’s a big property; every time we walked all the way to the front desk for help, the staff snubbed us and acted annoyed that we needed help). We’d have called for help but neither our room phones worked either... The rooms themselves were very dated and borderline dirty...
  • Neo G
    Neo G
    Aug 2023 4 contributions
    ...Our kids enjoyed the family pool and our rooms were really close, so it became our favorite part of the resort...
  • Georgetud
    Georgetud
    Jul 2023 20 contributions
    ...Phone not working in room, keys to room don’t work most of the time so have to keep walking to reception. Lacked the feel good feeling so we moved hotel after a week to the Royalton...
  • Andy C
    Andy C
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    ...Our room was located in the middle of the resort, which was nice becuase were close to the beach and not far away from the lobby...
  • Selene N
    Selene N
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Our room was always decorated with very nice romantic details...
  • Inspire26149120182
    Inspire26149120182
    Apr 2023 5 contributions
    This is by far the worst hotel we have ever stayed at... Dirty everywhere and I mean everywhere, lock on the door didn't lock and its been like that for a long time not good when they put you on a bottom floor with 2 small children, it wasn't just ours it seemed to be every room there going off what people was saying, I can't comment on the food to much as we only stayed 1 night, it cost me another 2k plus to stay at the melia internacional varadero, there was flies absolutely everywhere at the dinner table I thought ot must just be like that as we're in cuba but nope there wasn't may at all at the melia internacional...
  • Hanny M
    Hanny M
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...In this hotel everything is done for you to have a pleasant stay Very nice and attentive staff Magnificent breakfast Very good restaurants Magnificent spacious rooms with beautiful views...
  • Zac O
    Zac O
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...We are destination repeaters but the first time we visited the hotel, which has magnificent facilities. The rooms, always impeccable, are located in bungalows distributed throughout the complex and that gives it a more intimate air...
  • Liam M
    Liam M
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are very good, they are big, spacious and clean. The cleaning staff is very good, they are always aware of what we need and they clean and organize the room daily...
  • Alan B
    Alan B
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...Personally, I found the hotel very good, there was a lot of good quality food, the rooms are large and they take into account if you go with children since they add a bunk bed for them if there are two of them. The room was big, spacious and clean...
  • john g
    john g
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    ...Be aware that if you have a child who naps when they come to clean your room , they will not return so you will be without a bottle of drinking water and toilet paper...
  • Tony M
    Tony M
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    ...It's painted white and in this room, most of the furnishings are very old but everything was still clean and in working order... But I never spend a lot of time in the room anyway so it's not a big deal...
  • Curiosity52153934153
    Curiosity52153934153
    Jan 2023
    ...Locks don’t work on hotel room doors, plug sockets are hanging off the walls, air con buttons are missing, our first room smelt of drains (we were moved)...
  • Jeanette I
    Jeanette I
    Jan 2023 4 contributions
    ...The staff is very friendly specially and specifically Anita, each time we needed something in the room she was there for us. She helped us with everything related to the room...
  • YouPal
    YouPal
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...For the price we paid (almost 200 euro per room per night) we were expected to get a better quality of hotel and accommodation...
  • George G
    George G
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Rooms smell of damp, old AC...
  • Amy A
    Amy A
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are completely dated, dirty and disgusting. We had a hole behind our toilet and had two rats in our room... The room was dirty when we came into it and continued to stay dirty our whole visit...
  • Justin C
    Justin C
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Decor and rooms are tired, dated and screaming out for basic maintenance...
  • Melanie L
    Melanie L
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    As 2 adults we stayed at this hotel from 12th-26th December 2022... We went 5 days with no toilet roll in our room even though we had reported to reception on more than one occasion... On the first day we say a room that had a plaque on the wall saying Disco/Karaoke so we were really excited as we love our karaoke but this was not open at all and on further investigation looks like it was used as a store room!... We left a lot of clothes and toiletries in our room when we left out as it is an extremely poor country and staff are really clad of this...
  • Freedom56870294389
    Freedom56870294389
    Nov 2022
    ...Rooms are adequate, comfy beds, good air con and nice balcony. Secure digital safe to keep valuables and money in the room... Bad points The lighting on site was abysmal when we arrived, literally all the lights along the paths to the room blocks were out, it was very dark!...
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Value
Affordable
Travelers express mixed feelings about the value for money at the hotel, highlighting both affordable pricing and disappointing experiences.
  • Jon S
    Jon S
    Sep 2023 1 contribution
    ...It ended up being quite a terrible stay... We stayed away from the fresh fruit that was there because walking by you could see flies landing on it...
  • Andy C
    Andy C
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    Went to Melia Peninsula Varadero for our honeymoon after picking different resorts from the area, we decided for this one because was on our price range...
  • Makino R
    Makino R
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...A vacation with not much activity unless you pay to go outside or something... I understand that Cuba have some shortages but this one has topped one of the worst vacation spot to go too... I also, did my research with this one hoping it would be different but to no avail... Would suggest going somewhere else...
  • Jules M
    Jules M
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...We wanted a quiet and affordable place and that's what we got...
  • Inspire26149120182
    Inspire26149120182
    Apr 2023 5 contributions
    This is by far the worst hotel we have ever stayed at. Its not 5 stars it's honestly 1 star at best... Dirty everywhere and I mean everywhere, lock on the door didn't lock and its been like that for a long time not good when they put you on a bottom floor with 2 small children, it wasn't just ours it seemed to be every room there going off what people was saying, I can't comment on the food to much as we only stayed 1 night, it cost me another 2k plus to stay at the melia internacional varadero, there was flies absolutely everywhere at the dinner table I thought ot must just be like that as we're in cuba but nope there wasn't may at all at the melia internacional... If you want to waste you're money come here if you want a nice holiday with lovely staff, lovely food and drinks with clean swimming pools go to melia internacional...
  • Sophie S
    Sophie S
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...If you are looking a good stay for a reasonable price, this is a good option...
  • Peter S
    Peter S
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...If you are looking a quiet and affordable place, this is an option for you...
  • Christopher M
    Christopher M
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...The prices are very good and a location next to the beach...
  • Natasha S
    Natasha S
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The price we paid when we booked was super cheap since it is an all-inclusive hotel...
  • Amanda P
    Amanda P
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    For the price, this all incusive resort is amazing!... Although like I said, at this price point, it was to be expected...
  • Cezar R
    Cezar R
    Feb 2023 3 contributions
    ...The souvenir shop inside the hotel has overpriced items and low quality stuff...
  • Melisa C
    Melisa C
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel is highly recommended, especially if you go with children, the location seems super good to me, and the price is cheap...
  • Aileen M
    Aileen M
    Feb 2023
    ...The price seemed quite affordable since it is an all-inclusive hotel, and if you go with children this is your ideal place...
  • Curiosity52153934153
    Curiosity52153934153
    Jan 2023
    ...It’s miles from town, if you’re on a group transfer you spend hours on a bus calling at every other hotel you wished you’d stayed at. After the magic of Havana this was a major disappointment and not worth the money...
  • George G
    George G
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Wow, what steep drop in quality... Food is dismal… Rubbery textured seafood, overcooked and bland tasting meats...
  • YouPal
    YouPal
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...For the price we paid (almost 200 euro per room per night) we were expected to get a better quality of hotel and accommodation... Staff will serve you only if you first give a nice tip!...
  • Amy A
    Amy A
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...The pictures of this resort have to be 30 years old and they have done zero maintenance... Online it says they have all these amenities including restaurants, and none of it is true... I would absolutely never go back to this hotel...
  • Salar f
    Salar f
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    ...If it happens you get caught in a bad weather then you will find out this hotel has nothing called service to offer you...
  • Ada
    Ada
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    ...they doing their best to upkeep it, we are coming here for vacation not buying a property to live... The price to bring a whole family is very reasonable...
  • RAC5017
    RAC5017
    Oct 2022 19 contributions
    ...The pool area was blasted with loud music the whole time we were there, making it impossible to relax; the outdoor entertainment was intrusive too... I don't intend to return to Varadero as it is just a generic beach resort - you might as well save your money and take a beach holiday in Europe...
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Cleanliness
Immaculate
Many travelers praised the cleanliness of the hotel, noting that rooms were routinely cleaned and maintained, and public areas were kept tidy.
  • Jessica L
    Jessica L
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...The room was always clean and close to the pool and beach... Keep it like this Melia Peninsula ❤...
  • Nancy F
    Nancy F
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...Public restrooms could use more paper, it was only there about half the time, but they were always clean...
  • GLAAS
    GLAAS
    Apr 2023 45 contributions
    ...The beach was spacious and clean and the water was warm. Our room was basic but clean with a balcony and upgrades to the bathroom... The air conditioning electricity and water all worked very well the entire week we were there... The woman who cleaned our room did an excellent job and the entire staff were friendly and worked very hard... The pool and swim up bar area which we enjoyed after breakfast was spacious and always well maintained and kept clean...
  • Patrick L
    Patrick L
    Apr 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are ok, the maids do a good job so they are always clean...
  • Zac O
    Zac O
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms, always impeccable, are located in bungalows distributed throughout the complex and that gives it a more intimate air...
  • Liam M
    Liam M
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are very good, they are big, spacious and clean. The cleaning staff is very good, they are always aware of what we need and they clean and organize the room daily...
  • Natasha S
    Natasha S
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are very good, they are very comfortable and the maids do a great job with them, they always keep them clean and organized, they always leave us a nice detail in the room...
  • Joe W
    Joe W
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...I want to thank all the staff for the great care they have presented to us... Room, large, spacious, well lit and above all always clean...
  • Christ D
    Christ D
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are beautiful, big, spacious and clean as always, the maids do a great job every day...
  • Amber W
    Amber W
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms are very nice, big and spacious, the maids do an excellent job every day...
  • Pragnesh
    Pragnesh
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...House cleaning staff were always creative with the cleaning..!!...
  • Liliety L
    Liliety L
    Feb 2023
    ...The pool is very good, always keep it clean... The rooms are also great they are always kept clean, they are clean and spacious, our bedding and towels were changed regularly...
  • Tomás R
    Tomás R
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    ...The maid keeps it clean all the time...
  • Tiziana W
    Tiziana W
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...The hotel is kept very tidy; rooms might not be the fanciest but always clean... One feedback for management, it would be good to remove beach towels from sunchairs after a certain amount of time, people tend to reserve sunchairs at the main pool early in the morning, and “mark” them the whole day with belongings while only using them a couple of hours...
  • CnM
    CnM
    Jan 2023 26 contributions
    ...Quiet bungalows (we stayed in 24 that was in the middle of everything) that are clean and spacious (walk in closet) with updated washroom that have easy flush toilets and the best water pressure I've ever experienced!...
  • Gilbe V
    Gilbe V
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    It is a very beautiful hotel that has been in operation for a few years but is very clean and comfortable...
  • Grace082
    Grace082
    Jan 2023 51 contributions
    ...Had a great time, friendly staff, clean pool both children and adult pool...
  • TravellerOfCanada123
    TravellerOfCanada123
    Dec 2022 2 contributions
    ...The rooms were clean when we went, and it was also cleaned daily by our personal maid...
  • Ena C
    Ena C
    Dec 2022 8 contributions
    ...The Rooms were clean and washrooms were modern, oh and the water pressure was awesome and warm...
  • Tang B
    Tang B
    Oct 2022
    ...Large beautiful resort with grounds very cleanly maintained... Our family rooms were large, clean and one came with a bunk bed for our smaller kids... The bathroom was nice with a sliding glass door enclosure and glass door for shower... Room service was good, however for some reason nobody came by to clean the room on one of the days... We asked for more towels and bottle water and soda (orange, sprite) and these were provided...
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Service
Friendly
Guests generally praised the hotel's staff for their helpfulness, friendliness and professionalism. Some experienced inconsistencies in service, and unresponsiveness from reception.
  • HenninL
    HenninL
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    The lobby is very nice, clean and spacious. Our room was large and clean, a nice shower and always had lots of hot water... The service was hit and miss, some days you would be greeted with a warm" hola", other days you would be completely ignored... The lobby bar was nice but always busy, I feel they should hire more staff to keep up with the crowds... I would recommend bringing your own spoons, they were very hard to come by..I often had to eat ice cream or jello with a fork... There was free wifi throughout the resort...
  • Liam M
    Liam M
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...I loved the hotel, its staff and everyone's professionalism. Each one of the employees makes you feel like you are at home and it is a very nice and pleasant feeling... The rooms are very good, they are big, spacious and clean... The cleaning staff is very good, they are always aware of what we need and they clean and organize the room daily...
  • Nick S
    Nick S
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel staff is the best of all, they are very friendly, helpful people and they give a very special treatment to each client, they always ask us how we are and it is something that we really appreciate since it shows that they care about us. I highly recommend the hotel, it is without a doubt the best we have visited and we will return next year...
  • Cezar R
    Cezar R
    Feb 2023 3 contributions
    ...The reception staff was very friendly but the bar/buffet staff was always expecting tips in order to give a better service... Some days they were very slowly with everyone and I was waiting 30 min to get my drinks during the breakfast or dinner... Internet was slow and kept disconnecting every 5 minutes but I think this is an issue with the general internet access in Cuba...
  • keyuri c
    keyuri c
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...Chefs are very friendly and they can customize the food for you, when you have specific preference. I can see the smile on the staff’s face everytime they help us... I personally liked to tip everyone who helped... Victor, the manager was amazing super friendly and sweet...
  • Tony M
    Tony M
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    ...The cooks and the wait staff were top notch, coffee, boom!!... Greeting or thanking someone in the service industry by name adds a lot of respect... The lobby bar had a blender to make Daquiri's but even that was hit or miss... You already have the white rum investing in a couple more blenders and serving some slush cocktails would up your game a lot at the beach and pool bars... All in all, the service staff did a great job and we made sure to tip them well and give them a fist bump...
  • Pragnesh
    Pragnesh
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...As we got here, we got wonderful service and all our doubts just fade away….!! Victor (Manager), he was wonderful throughout our stay at Melia Peninsula... He took care of our food especially, every night during the dinner, he made sure that we’re full😂 He, in fact, arranged a special dinner for us as well... Every day when you come back to your room, you see some art made with towels and blankets, that’s really sweet!...
  • Aileen M
    Aileen M
    Feb 2023
    ...The hotel staff is very friendly, helpful and attentive... It has a children's area where they take very good care of them and do activities to entertain them...
  • Irina Olenkova
    Irina Olenkova
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...There are 4 a la carte restaurants if you are tired of buffet ( Italian, Japanese, Cuban, Interational) We had toilet paper in the washroom:-) (people were complainig about it), no idea about beach towels , because we had ours...
  • Tiziana W
    Tiziana W
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...One feedback for management, it would be good to remove beach towels from sunchairs after a certain amount of time, people tend to reserve sunchairs at the main pool early in the morning, and “mark” them the whole day with belongings while only using them a couple of hours...
  • CnM
    CnM
    Jan 2023 26 contributions
    ...Quiet bungalows (we stayed in 24 that was in the middle of everything) that are clean and spacious (walk in closet) with updated washroom that have easy flush toilets and the best water pressure I've ever experienced!... They serve hot dogs, ham & cheese sandwiches and sometimes chicken sandwiches or fries... Coffee bar has great coffee, especially the Spanish and the ladies are so friendly often offering to bring it to your table... They offer free paddle boats, kayaks and catamaran tour with optional $20 to be taken out snorkeling on the reef... The staff here is so friendly and genuine, everyone wants to make sure you're having a great experience... You can also take the double decker bus for $5 day pass and go downtown for more options (they take credit too)... Fyi... We travelled with Hola Sun that is much less than others and flies with OWG which is a spacious plane that serves delicious hot meals!... Plus they don't loose your luggage, are on time and don’t abandon you either...
  • YouPal
    YouPal
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Staff will serve you only if you first give a nice tip!... Reception never answered our calls, and there was always a huge line of quests waiting at the reception ,mostly for complaints...
  • Amy A
    Amy A
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    We have been to many resorts all over the Caribbean, and this by far is the worst resort I have ever been to... We did not have towels for the beach or the pool because they had a shortage, the whole resort is completely run down from top to bottom everywhere you go is one disappointment after another...
  • John K
    John K
    Jan 2023 15 contributions
    ...It took 3 days to get a hot water fix... There are square metal receptacles on posts along the pathways for used glasses, plates etc... The staff are wonderful always helpful but we as a guest must follow up every day if you want something fixed or changed...
  • Jeanette I
    Jeanette I
    Jan 2023 4 contributions
    ...The staff is very friendly specially and specifically Anita, each time we needed something in the room she was there for us. She helped us with everything related to the room... Last but not least the guys in charge of the snorkeling were incredible, special thanks to Jose Ramon!...
  • TravellerOfCanada123
    TravellerOfCanada123
    Dec 2022 2 contributions
    ...The rooms were clean when we went, and it was also cleaned daily by our personal maid... Snack bars are rarely serving food but when they do, it is packed and you have to wait very long... Service in the restaurant is wonderful, we had a great experience with Bruce, a server... Internet works smoothly most of the time, but problems did come in the way like being unable to log into the WiFi, so we talked to the front desk and they reset it, then everything was fine...
  • Ada
    Ada
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    The best place I stayed in Cuba Varadero. The Servers here are extremely friendly, helpful and kind... They changed the bung bed into two single bed for my kids in the room... they doing their best to upkeep it, we are coming here for vacation not buying a property to live... On the beach they have paddle boat, kayak and sailboat are free to use is including from the hotel... The gentleman on the beach who always cleans and brings chairs for us remember where we usually stays and he always saves the spot for my family... The price to bring a whole family is very reasonable...
  • Tang B
    Tang B
    Oct 2022
    ...Our family rooms were large, clean and one came with a bunk bed for our smaller kids. The bathroom was nice with a sliding glass door enclosure and glass door for shower... Room service was good, however for some reason nobody came by to clean the room on one of the days... A customer service rep. came by on the 2nd day to asked if everything was alright and whether we needed any thing... We asked for more towels and bottle water and soda (orange, sprite) and these were provided... WIFI service as very good and fast throughout the resort, even on the beach... We were provided with chits for 20hrs and was able to get more from front-desk... Buffet breakfast included eggs, sausage, bacon, cereal and fresh fruit... Waiters/waitresses were always quick to ask about drinks when we grabbed a table... Drinks could be had from the beach shack... Overall we give the resort 4/5 stars and would not hesitate to return...
  • Yosvani O
    Yosvani O
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    ...The staff was very professional,friendly and offered the best service... The beach parties are absolutely amazing and The bartender are exceptional they always remember my drink of choice and I had the opportunity to tasted best cuban coffee at the hotel, it was thoroughly enjoyable!...
  • Abel Rotimi
    Abel Rotimi
    Sep 2022 2 contributions
    The whole staffs were friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Victor, the room and beverages Manger and Anita the Housekeeping Manager... I will advise the resort to educate employee to be more English speaking, not all guess can speak Spanish Language...
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  • Liam M
    Liam M
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...I loved the hotel, its staff and everyone's professionalism. Each one of the employees makes you feel like you are at home and it is a very nice and pleasant feeling... The rooms are very good, they are big, spacious and clean...
  • john g
    john g
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    ...Be aware that if you have a child who naps when they come to clean your room , they will not return so you will be without a bottle of drinking water and toilet paper...
  • Mad L
    Mad L
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    Our experience as a couple at the Melia Peninsula was above and beyond. We were very pleased by the resort which is towards the last part of the Varadero peninsula... The staff is so welcoming, the food at the buffet is great... Every buffet was fresh and had a variety of many dishes to chose from, meats, custom made pastas, pizzas, salads, fruits, drinks, many choices in desert and MORE!!... There is a snack bar open 24H at the pool and there are also great restaurants À la carte to chosw from !!... The beach is beautiful and the water is crystal !!... Judith welcomed us at the buffet when we first got there and made us feel at home right away !... I was able to keep my everyday work out routine with the yoga and the gym on the site!... Thanks to our wonderful maid Yariamna for her excellent room service!!... Thank you also to Jean Francois the friendly lifeguard and Lisande at the beach as well !!... Thank you kindly to all of the staff for making our experience such a special one!...
  • Cezar R
    Cezar R
    Feb 2023 3 contributions
    ...Some days they were very slowly with everyone and I was waiting 30 min to get my drinks during the breakfast or dinner...
  • Tony M
    Tony M
    Feb 2023 2 contributions
    The most amazing beach I've ever seen, but be up at dawn (I'm not kidding) to reserve a chair. They need near double the seating at the beach to handle the amount of people in the resort... This includes the pool, no seating left by about 7:00... The cooks and the wait staff were top notch, coffee, boom!!... Older guy and gal at the snack bar rocked it... The lobby bar had a blender to make Daquiri's but even that was hit or miss... You already have the white rum investing in a couple more blenders and serving some slush cocktails would up your game a lot at the beach and pool bars... I feel the resort may still be recovering from Covid slow down they seem to be limited on a lot of the little things that could have made it stand out...
  • Irina Olenkova
    Irina Olenkova
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...There are 4 a la carte restaurants if you are tired of buffet ( Italian, Japanese, Cuban, Interational) We had toilet paper in the washroom:-) (people were complainig about it), no idea about beach towels , because we had ours. There's also a kid's swimming pool, where you can play with your little one , also it has face painting, birthday parties for kids...
  • Pragnesh
    Pragnesh
    Feb 2023 1 contribution
    ...As we got here, we got wonderful service and all our doubts just fade away….!!... He took care of our food especially, every night during the dinner, he made sure that we’re full😂 He, in fact, arranged a special dinner for us as well... Also, they’ve got beautiful beach and pool by their resort... Every day when you come back to your room, you see some art made with towels and blankets, that’s really sweet!...
  • Aileen M
    Aileen M
    Feb 2023
    Meliá Peninsula, a charming place... The rooms are big, spacious and clean... Food and drinks are very good, there are varieties... The location of the hotel seems very good to me, a bit far from the center but it doesn't matter having such a beautiful beach in the hotel, besides if we want to go shopping then we have Las Morlas square nearby... The hotel staff is very friendly, helpful and attentive... The price seemed quite affordable since it is an all-inclusive hotel, and if you go with children this is your ideal place... It has a children's area where they take very good care of them and do activities to entertain them...
  • Tiziana W
    Tiziana W
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    Beautiful hotel, wonderful beach... The hotel is kept very tidy; rooms might not be the fanciest but always clean... One feedback for management, it would be good to remove beach towels from sunchairs after a certain amount of time, people tend to reserve sunchairs at the main pool early in the morning, and “mark” them the whole day with belongings while only using them a couple of hours...
  • Pablo S
    Pablo S
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Every employee at this hotel was helpful and genuinely friendly. Beautiful beach and nice swimming pool... Small-Cons: Bathrooms in the common areas are not that clean and they usually don’t have toilet paper The buffet has big lineups (especially for the omelet station in the morning) The snak-bar often runs out of snacks...
  • Justin C
    Justin C
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...The pool, would be the potential highlight but for the daily DJ playing dreadful over loud music on a terrible sound system whilst shouting incomprehensible nonsense into a microphone every 30 seconds...
  • CnM
    CnM
    Jan 2023 26 contributions
    ...Stayed here over the new year and loved it1 This resort is huge, so you'll be getting your steps in! Quiet bungalows (we stayed in 24 that was in the middle of everything) that are clean and spacious (walk in closet) with updated washroom that have easy flush toilets and the best water pressure I've ever experienced!... The buffet is massive with tons to choose from and no need to wait in line as there's plenty to choose from already made buffet section... Snack bar has a complete drink bar with coffee machine which we enjoyed as much or more than the lobby coffee as there are no line ups and lots o tables... They serve hot dogs, ham & cheese sandwiches and sometimes chicken sandwiches or fries... Plus there's a sweet cat there that always has kittens in the bushes... Even beach lunch buffet is a huge spread, so no need to walk back to the lobby... Coffee bar has great coffee, especially the Spanish and the ladies are so friendly often offering to bring it to your table... They offer free paddle boats, kayaks and catamaran tour with optional $20 to be taken out snorkeling on the reef... There is also Ariel options up the beach... The staff here is so friendly and genuine, everyone wants to make sure you're having a great experience... You can also take the double decker bus for $5 day pass and go downtown for more options (they take credit too)... Fyi... We travelled with Hola Sun that is much less than others and flies with OWG which is a spacious plane that serves delicious hot meals!... Plus they don't loose your luggage, are on time and don’t abandon you either...
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    Curiosity52153934153
    Jan 2023
    ...Locks don’t work on hotel room doors, plug sockets are hanging off the walls, air con buttons are missing, our first room smelt of drains (we were moved)... On the plus side, the beach is lovely...
  • Amy A
    Amy A
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...We did not have towels for the beach or the pool because they had a shortage, the whole resort is completely run down from top to bottom everywhere you go is one disappointment after another... Online it says they have all these amenities including restaurants, and none of it is true...
  • John K
    John K
    Jan 2023 15 contributions
    ...There are square metal receptacles on posts along the pathways for used glasses, plates etc...
  • Jeanette I
    Jeanette I
    Jan 2023 4 contributions
    ...Big and clean rooms1 The pool is beautiful and the ocean is superb! The staff is very friendly specially and specifically Anita, each time we needed something in the room she was there for us... Specially recommend the Spanish coffee, wooww!...
  • Ada
    Ada
    Dec 2022 1 contribution
    The best place I stayed in Cuba Varadero. The Servers here are extremely friendly, helpful and kind... They changed the bung bed into two single bed for my kids in the room... This hotel makes tasty food and lobster in the buffet sometimes... I feel like home by staying here, I have no problem let my kids go anywhere in the hotel and the beach... On the beach they have paddle boat, kayak and sailboat are free to use is including from the hotel... The gentleman on the beach who always cleans and brings chairs for us remember where we usually stays and he always saves the spot for my family... The price to bring a whole family is very reasonable...
  • TravellerOfCanada123
    TravellerOfCanada123
    Dec 2022 2 contributions
    ...The rooms were clean when we went, and it was also cleaned daily by our personal maid... Drinks can be obtained almost everywhere, buffet, pool bar, snack bar(beside the pool)... There are two pools, only swam in the main one... Three restaurant include Italian, Japanese (sakura) and main buffet...
  • Tang B
    Tang B
    Oct 2022
    ...Large beautiful resort with grounds very cleanly maintained. We stayed in the family section which was next to a kids pool with slide and a wading pool for smaller children... There is an adult pool on other side of resort... Our family rooms were large, clean and one came with a bunk bed for our smaller kids... The bathroom was nice with a sliding glass door enclosure and glass door for shower... Room service was good, however for some reason nobody came by to clean the room on one of the days... We asked for more towels and bottle water and soda (orange, sprite) and these were provided... WIFI service as very good and fast throughout the resort, even on the beach... We were provided with chits for 20hrs and was able to get more from front-desk... Buffet breakfast included eggs, sausage, bacon, cereal and fresh fruit... Waiters/waitresses were always quick to ask about drinks when we grabbed a table... We ate at the Japanese a la carte one evening, kids really liked food and the experience but thought it was ok myself... There was a 24hr snack bar at the main pool where we always went to grab some ham and cheese sandwiches in between meals... Beach was beautiful, white sands and crystal clear blue waters, Free use of pedal boats, catamaran, kayaks was included but we did use... Drinks could be had from the beach shack... Also there was some musicians during the night outside the lobby during the night and also some shows so at the theatre which we never attended... Overall we give the resort 4/5 stars and would not hesitate to return...
  • Yosvani O
    Yosvani O
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    ...The staff was very professional,friendly and offered the best service... The hotel has beautiful gardens that are perfectly and well look after... There are yoga classes in the beach in the morning a variety of activities of animation in the pool and life music in the evenings... The beach parties are absolutely amazing and The bartender are exceptional they always remember my drink of choice and I had the opportunity to tasted best cuban coffee at the hotel, it was thoroughly enjoyable!... My room was perfectly decorated and really comfortable...
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m0llythatcher wrote a review Dec 6
Leicester, United Kingdom1 contribution
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We have just finished a 2 week stay at Melia Peninsula and have had an incredible time, the hotel and holiday is what you make of it, we came with an open mind knowing the struggles Cuba has been through and it exceeded our expectations. Our room was large and tended to everyday. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The beach was beautiful and we spent everyday by the pool. We tried the French Italian and Japanese restaurant aswell as the buffet and the pool bar! The food was fine, it was very samey but there was always meat, fish, pasta and salads as well as an array of local dishes. You will eat a lot of the same foods in your time here (including in the separate restaurants, the food is still similar to that on buffets) but that food is not bad food, the country is working with what it has and everything is always well presented, and from what I have been told by other people staying at the hotel the food they offer at the peninsula is a larger selection from other hotels. The entertainment was incredible, the water shows were something I’ve never experienced before and truly beautiful and there was something on everynight, the live bands were some of the best bands I’ve heard. The Wi-Fi does work it’s slightly temperamental but sometimes you just need to log back in and then it will work. We had 2 weeks in beautiful weather at a lovely hotel, what’s not to love?
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Ryan wrote a review Dec 3
Lindsay, Canada21 contributions
We had our best resort trip here. Staff was great at the restaurant's and bar's. Roberto in the main buffet and Donalla and Yaimi were standouts at the beach buffet, as were all the others. Rooms were cleaned well and smelt great. Food was good, not a lot of variety but excellent for Cuba standards. Even the guys at the beach would go search out chairs for us. Nightlife entertainment was excellent and lots of it. We had 1 bad situation that occurred on our last night unfortunately we encountered 2 drunk staff who refused to serve us, we had stopped by the restaurant by the pool for a sandwich and night cap like we did every night, we had a Spanish speaking friend with us who de-escalated the situation and we went to front desk and had the night manager come back with us who got us our drinks and food but seemed he didn't believe us. If this happens to you leave and complain at front desk because I feel if it got physical we would be in jail not the staff. Cuba is going through a tough time so don't take more than you can eat and don't be wasteful as many Cubans are suffering. The grounds could be kept up better, I only give that a 2 out 5 and reception upon arrival was very slow which is usually the case in the Caribbean.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Mark E wrote a review Dec 3
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This place is amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly and kind. Always smiling and happy to help in anyway they can. The food is good the pool is and grounds are very well kept. This is our third time here this year and we will definitely back again.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Leo Faria wrote a review Dec 1
Cotia, SP4 contributions
You expect quite a lot from a resort when it brandishes the Meliá name, but I cannot express how disappointed I was with this old, dated, and hygienically flawed hotel in Varadero. I will start with the handful of somewhat decent things that just barely saved the resort from being a 0 or 1 star review: - The Japanese restaurant was alright (it was a Benihana knockoff oddly serving papaya sushi, but it was edible enough). - The beds were large and comfy. - The shower was pretty good. - The beach was divine. Now, for the rest... there's no salvation. This was a terrible hotel. - The food served as the buffet was atrocious, lacking in taste, variety (there were days in which there wasn't even a protein to be had), full of flies and birds flying near them. - No joke, we found a chewing gum under one of the plates. There is no sense of hygiene in this place. - The Wifi barely worked. For some reason, it almost refuses to work on iOS phones. - It takes too long to go from the pool to the lobby to your room to the beach and so on. Everything is too far away. - There is a phone in the room, but it doesn't work. It's there just for show. If you need something from the lobby, you need to physically walk towards it, and deal with lobby workers who weren't always kind or helpful. - The drinks are free, but they weren't very good. At times, the pool bar didn't even have non alcoholics, or just one option for a cocktail. - The italian restaurant available at the resort served some of the worst pasta I've ever eaten, and to make matters worse, they didn't even offer any kind of parmesan or other cheese to help mask the poor taste. - Whilst the beach was lovely, the guests constantly threw cigarettes or trash on it. There was no one to take a look at those things. How can you offer such a nice Caribbean beach and not take proper care of it? TLDR: Just stay away from this resort. It is Melia in name only. It was a stressful experience which wasn't worth our money. Whether this is something that happens in all Varadero resorts or not is beyond my knowledge, but that did leave a poor impression on what should have otherwise been a gorgeous and memorable place to visit.
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Dindin-13 wrote a review Nov 2023
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We were transferred from Melia Marina on day 3, after I made a point to the customer rep at Melia Marina that thé no hot water situation unresolved for two days. The layout is very different in Marina Peninsula, expect a lot of walking. Food selection is way better than Melia Marina. Beach is close proximity. Only one thing was the AC didn’t work first night but it was fixed the following day. Tried the Japanese cuisine and it wasn’t as great. As Asian, didn’t expect to have a papaya sushi and the fried rice was too salty, we didn’t even finish the rice. We ended up eating more at the buffet
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Safari02165318556 wrote a review Nov 2023
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The staff at Melia Peninsula are top notch! They make your stay as enjoyable as possible. In particular, the entertainment group, Yamilka, Carmen, Choko, Christian and Jim are amazing. Kind and generous! They helped me celebrate my 45th birthday in style with a special Cuba dance! My family and I have enjoyed getting to know them and can't wait to go back!
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Dear: Safari02165318556 Thank you very much for choosing us as your travel destination. We are pleased to receive such positive feedback about our facilities and service staff. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again.
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Regina M wrote a review Nov 2023
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Habitations son lumpia Burns’s cocktails Caffe Es perfecto Servicio es perfect It was our first time in Cuba and it was perfect!! Wee was afraid of anti sanitaria, but it was perfect! Very tasty eat, a lot of activities, beach volleyball, water polo! Eat omelette by Sonya! Very tasty! Very enjoyable and very pretty woman! Men on meat and fish are very good and amable!! Girls in bar are perfect! Cafe español es perfecto!!!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Take with you medicamentos para personnel y chocolate! Spray anti moscito
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Len S wrote a review Nov 2023
Essex, Canada1 contribution
Just got back from the Melia Peninsula second time there and loved it the staff there are so friendly especially Bruce aka the real Bruce Willis lol he made our staff enjoyable with lots of laughter the Mc for the night entertainment also is a blast to hang out with. It's a family atmosphere we've met so many of the staff and had a chance to interact with them. The food is good and the drinks plentiful the pool is clean and the beach is so inviting all around I give the Melia peninsula a great big 👍 will be going back many more times in the future.
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Magda K wrote a review Nov 2023
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Thank you so much everyone in melia peninsula for the lovely week we had the beach and the pool were great the weather is amazing everyone is so friendly and helpful we hope we will be able to come once more thank you again
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Bobby T wrote a review Nov 2023
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Don't let the "good" reviews fool you like it did me. This was my 5th time in Cuba, 3rd time to a 4/5 star resort. There is NO way this resort should be more than 3 stars. 1st, they gave us rooms we did not book. The towel was dirty as if someone just whiped their make up in it, the fridge was rusted and had nothing in it, the the phobes did not work. We asked to switch rooms and they told us none was available antil we asked for the manager. Please Note, the hotel was pretty much EMPTY that day. They gave use new rooms with practically the same issues, except this time the fridge was stocked. No phone was awful. They told us the phone lines are not working in most room but they are working on it. We haf to take a room without. We felt it when the door battery died and we couldn't get into our room after the nightly entertainment, aprox. 10:30. We had to walk back and forth to front desk trying to resolve the issue and wanted almost an hour for someone to come change the battery and let us into our room. The FOOD, was awful even for Cuban standard and i love Cuba. Choices are rice chicken BREASTS, fish and noodles most times. Usually cold if u dont spend time waiting for them to cook the spaghetti for you. Drinks was not much different. ENTERTAINMENT was non existent in the daytime. You can just wait for the nightly 9:30 show. Lastly, the resort advertised a DISCO. I was told the Disco areahas not been open for years now. It was a disappointment. The grounds are nice, the beach is nice and some people that served us dinner was great too.. Thanks to Mala and Daniela who made our stay a bit fun. PS. I do have photos and videos as proof fir everything i just wrote.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melia Península Varadero
Which popular attractions are close to Melia Península Varadero?
Nearby attractions include Varadero Beach (2.7 miles), Cueva de Ambrosio (1.6 miles), and Plaza Las Morlas (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Melia Península Varadero?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Melia Península Varadero?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Melia Península Varadero?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Melia Península Varadero?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Melia Península Varadero?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Panchita, Pizza Piazza Restaurant, and 24°.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Melia Península Varadero?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Melia Península Varadero have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Melia Península Varadero offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Melia Península Varadero have airport transportation?
Yes, Melia Península Varadero offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Melia Península Varadero?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Melia Península Varadero offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.