When I arrived at the hotel my first thought is what have I done. Unfortunately I had a fantastic hotel when I went to Havana for 3 days, this however was not. The food here is awful, not sure why other people in some of the other reviews say it is ok, it isn't. Strange combinations I for one don't... more

Just got back from this place, woke up this morning and was disappointed not to still be there. The staff are really unique, you should get to know them. It's also a good place for making new friends. Food was really good, drinks too, wonderful service. I'm really going to miss it and my friends and I definitely have to... more

Four friends and I stayed at the Barcelo Solymar from June 07 to June 14. We absolutely loved it!!!!! The weather was perfect!!! We had sunshine every day of our stay and appreciated every second of it. We had a thunder shower the first night we arrived but it only lasted 20 or so minutes - nothing to complain about.... more

I have to agree that I didn't enjoy the Solymar as much as I did on my last visit. The room, of course, was fine (except for the balcony door that couldn't lock) and the staff were mostly friendly and helpful. The food was not very good. I found myself eating the same things every day because the buffet was... more

Stayed at the Barcelo Solymar the first week in June. Couldn't say better things about this resort. Wet for a friend;'s wedding and it was perfect! We stayed in the bungalows, which I highly recommmend. The staff was great, really friendly, and did not harass us for tips or "extra toiletries and even if they did I would have not... more

Barceló Solymar - What a great place! My husband & I stayed at the Barceló from May 31st until June 6th. After reading some reviews we were somewhat concerned with the food & the loud party goers. At the end of it all, you make your trip what you want it to be. I do suggest the hotel versus the... more

My family and I stayed at the Barcelo Solymar from May 31st to June 7th. There was a group of 30 of us, and not one of us could say a bad thing about this hotel. My husband and I got married at the hotel during our stay. Everything was fantastic. The wedding gazebo was decorated perfectly. The wedding co-ordinator... more

Having just returned from the solymar ,we found the hotel had detiorerated quite a lot since our last visit in 2006.The rooms,beds towels,pools lifts, all had cause for complaint.The hotel was also full of foulmouthed ,drunken young canadians who just seemed to want to get drunk and cause as much hassle for guests and staff.The only saving grace about the... more

Overall, it was a pleasant and relaxing stay. Beach: beautiful sandy beach, no sea grass nor rocks. Very clear water with a few fish :-) Staff: variable. They become very warm, smiling and attentive when you give a tip (1 or 2 pesos to the waiter/bartender), which we found a bit uncomfortable. As mentioned in other reviews, the lady at... more