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    Starfish Varadero

    1,268 reviews
    #26 of 64 Hotels in Varadero
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    Carretera las Morlas, Km 14.5, Varadero 42200, Cuba
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    3.5
    1,268 reviews
    #26 of 64 Hotels in Varadero
    • Excellent26%
    • Very good34%
    • Average20%
    • Poor9%
    • Terrible11%
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    What's included
    Internet
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Restaurant
    Airport Transportation
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    Poolside Bar
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    Multilingual Staff
    Wheelchair access
    3 Star Hotel
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    Carretera las Morlas, Km 14.5, Varadero 42200, Cuba
    6.3 miles to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport
    0.5 miles from Varadero Beach
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    All reviewsaguas azulesbeach barseafoodcoffee barsurf and turffrom spainporkquiet poola la cartegrounds keepersbottle of waterfriesworked greatcloser to the beachmain poolentertainment teamgreat entertainment
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Starfish for beach & sun

    We stayed in Starfish Varadero from Jul01-Jul08th. We arrive at the Resort around midnight, greeted by the nice lady at the Reception. Rooms- We were Upgraded to a Bungalow, which I was excited about as of what I have seen on the photos of the...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    starfish Varadero

    Our first visit to Cuba and the truth is that we had bad luck with the room upon arrival, but then they changed us and told us that it had been a mistake. Fernando made us feel at home and he cared that we were...More

    1  Thank lesliedd75
    Response from Director G, Manager at Starfish VaraderoResponded 5 days ago

    Receive a trendy regard from Starfish Varadero, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Starfish Varadero. We are glad the product and services were to your fullest satisfaction. We are looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Old needs repair. Staff good.

    Need of repair. Staff really good at pool. Beach crowded and beach bar is poor. Check in was poor had to walk a great deal to find our condo. No body showed us where to go. Rooms were no bad but definitely not very good....More

    2  Thank linnells2016
    Response from Director G, Manager at Starfish VaraderoResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Linnells, We appreciate your loyalty and the time spent sharing with us your experience at Starfish Varadero. We analyzed your feedback regarding your experience with your check in process. Strict measures have been taken in order to assure better standards are delivered. Our guest...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Time of our lives!!

    Our stay at starfish Varadero last week was our first ever trip. We went with two other couples and literally had the time of our lives. In the beginning we were given a room inside the main building. It was a little musty and smelled...More

    2  Thank melanne1978
    Response from Director G, Manager at Starfish VaraderoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Melanne, First of all, we would like to thank you for your super nice review and the time that you spent to write it. Nice comments make us very happy because that means that you had a great time during your holidays with us,...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    "Fun and relaxing"

    I have stayed here several times. It just seems to get better every time I go. The hotel is beautiful, everyone is friendly and buffet is fantastic. If you want more choice of food, then go to Varadero. They have so many delicious restaurants! But...More

    Thank Naomi D
    Response from Director G, Manager at Starfish VaraderoResponded 1 week ago

    Receive a trendy regard from Starfish Varadero, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Starfish Varadero. We are glad the product and services were to your fullest satisfaction. We are looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again...More

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    Pool
    Beachfront
    Restaurant
    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
    Free Parking
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    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Free Parking
    Airport Transportation
    Laundry Service
    Multilingual Staff
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    Air Conditioning
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    Pool
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    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
    Tennis Court
    Outdoor pool
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    $90 - $199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #17 Top resorts Hotel in Varadero
    #23 On the Beach Hotel in Varadero
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    $90 - $199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #23 On the Beach Hotel in Varadero
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    "If you have poor legs, ask for less stairs and closer to the main hotel."
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    "Not much difference between standard rooms and bungalows; bungalows more central though."
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    "Even though it is a farther walk, I would take the renovated rooms or try a bungalow centrally located but a..."
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    "beach house is the way to go"
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