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Varadero Travel Guide: 444 reviews and 887 photos

Beaches Hotel

After reading some of the comments left on other travel websites,( mainly by Canadians ) we were a bit apprehensive about what to expect from Beaches Hotel. Thankfully, we were pleasantly suprised at both the quality of the hotel and most of all by the friendly staff and we had a brilliant time there!
The All-Inclusive rules in Cuba and you could literally stay here and spend no money and still have a great time. The bars were well stocked with all drinks, spirits and beer but I would really urge you to get hold of those thermal travel mugs as they were worth their weight in gold, keeping the cold drinks nice and cold, also around the pools, they only use plastic cups so you'll save yourself keep walking up to the bar.
Go to Cuba with an open mind, but don't judge it against Jamaica or Cancun, because the Cubans can't compete because of the trade embargo. They make the best of what they have got and they do it very well.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The people, the beach, the water, swimming with dolphins
Cons:Not getting much scuba diving in!
In a nutshell:Totally relaxing holiday.

Last visit to Varadero: May 2005
Intro Updated Sep 18, 2005
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Scuba diving Sports & Outdoors (1)

Beaches Varadero actually includes Scuba Diving in the All Inclusive price! Weather permitting, you can do 2 dives per... more travel advice

Horse & Carriage Trip Things to Do (5)

These guys ply their trade along the main road by the shopping plaza. We caught one back to Beaches hotel which took... more travel advice

VARADERO BEACH Things to Do (5)

Just a few yards from the hotel is THE Beach! The sand is a brilliant white and very fine, the water is blue and sooo... more travel advice

Local Market Tourist Traps (1)

The local craft market was very expensive ( £15 for a vest top ), which was a shame as there weren't any other options... more travel advice

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See All Sunset over the Lagoon
Transportation (1)
Coco Taxi

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LoriPori Oct 30, 2007 at 5:49 AM

Hello: We are going to Varadero in two weeks and staying at the Beaches which is now Melia Las Antilles. So looking forward to it and enjoyed what you had to say about it. Greetings from Canada. Lori
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Sininen Jul 31, 2006 at 9:11 PM

I am really interested in visiting Cuba and foubnd a lot of good info on your page. Happy birthday from Finland!
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iwys Apr 19, 2006 at 11:58 AM

Interesting. It's amazing what that chambermaid could do with towels!