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Reviewed February 22, 2009

My husband and I were at the resort from January 23rd to January 30th. The resort is a slice of heaven. We had never stayed at a 3 star resort so we were a bit unsure. Boy were we wrong. The grounds are beautiful, the beach is a snorkelers dream,(bring a underwater camera) the staff were excellent, the room was clean the food was good(my husband is a picky eater and he did not go hungry) and the resort was just the right size to do everything.

The resort is small with only 110 villas and not a a lot of activities. There were games around the pool, a disco at night and nightly entertainment shows which were quite good. The staff work very long hours and some do the show at night. The beach was beautiful and the two pools were great. You have to have the chocolate monkeys at the pool bar they are to die for. Rudy the bartender in the lobby bar is the best, he makes spanish coffees like he is creating a masterpiece and each one has to be perfect or he starts over.

The size of the resort makes it quite easy to get to know the other guests who are mainly Canadian. We also met lots of people who come here year after year and stay two or three weeks at a time.

We want to say Hi to Bruce and Kelly(good luck on the baby) and Wing and David.

You have to do the day trip to Havana it was great and only 51 pesos. My husband also did the walking trip up the mountain(which was free from the resort)and said it was excellent.
There are lots of day trips to do if you chose .

This resort is excellent value for the money and you will not find nicer staff. If you want a relaxing vacation this is the place.

Date of stay: January 2009
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8  Thank LucyandRicky
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Reviewed February 12, 2009

I stayed at the Cameleon for a week in January of 2008. I'd trade it in a heartbeat for a busier 4 or 5 star resort!

Sure, the decor is a little faded or tired, but all the necessities were there and the staff was awesome. It's a plain, simple, no-frills resort halfway between Varadero and Havana, in an out-of-the-way spot not well-known to tourists.

The rooms were great. We were in part of a four-unit bungalow villa that faced toward the water but was 100 metres or more away - no problem there, we enjoyed the walk.

We had periodic problems with the remote control for the air conditioning, but the staff always hurried by to fix it. As it turned out, the problem was the batteries getting damp!

The pool was great - not fancy - and not terribly busy.

The beach was better yet. The only problem there was heavy north winds during the week brought in Man O' Wars by the dozen. We found out through trial and error that snorkeling first thing in the morning - before the beach was red-flagged - was the way to go.

The food was decent. If we went back again, we'd take some extra condiments like salad dressing, salt and pepper, and peanut butter. We certainly didn't starve while we were there though. The service was terrific - especially Rene.

All in all, this is an absolute jewel of a resort. But don't tell the people who turn up their noses at a three-star - LOL

Date of stay: January 2008
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7  Thank seeg65
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Reviewed February 11, 2009

This was one of the best places we vacationed in. The service was great and the snorkling was unbelievable. The resort was mostly older people 35 and up in age, and everyone was very courteous. No problem getting drinks at the bar. The food was okay and the resort and grounds very clean. Would go there again because the price is right. We took a day trip into Havana and enjoyed it and the market. We were very glad we came to this resort, we have been to various places in the carribean over the last dozen years and different star ratings, and this ranked up there. You won't be disappointed oh and did i mention that the drinks were great.

Date of stay: April 2008
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6  Thank curlerboy
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Reviewed February 8, 2009

Our trip was excellent... one thing be sure to bring newer Canadian Dollars they will not except bills with tears or marks. A lot of people couldn't convert their currency. We were warned by friends prior to leaving so it wasn't a problem for us. Apparently the Cuban government has put restrictions on converting currency.
Resort was excellent. Like paradise, very beautiful. Bungalo very clean. Food very good. Staff every friendly. Grounds are kept very neat. Coffee and drinks are excellent. Took a guided tour to Havana
Plan on returning next year.
Didn't like the meal on Air Transat -both ways it was horrible! Served President Choice Chicken Cow Mein in a cardborad box! Worst meal I have ever had on an airplane.

Date of stay: January 2009
Trip type: Traveled with friends
7  Thank terrieberrie
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Reviewed February 8, 2009

Enjoyed our stay yet again.

We will be going back again, that is a certainty. The resort is clean and the staff wonderful. They all go out of their way to be friendly and helpful.

I do want to add one coment, someone posted that there is a 5 peso charge to take out the kayaks, paddleboats and catamaran's. This is not true and sheds a bad light on the dive center staff. It makes it look like they are charging you and taking the money for themselves. There is NO charge for anything other than 30 pesos for scuba diving and you pay that at the front desk not directly to the staff at the dive center as suggested. I want to say hi to Frank and Chino the dive guys and thank them for making our week there a great experience. See you soon!

Bernie and Sandy
from Canada

Date of stay: January 2009
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6  Thank DownTimeRequired
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