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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas

4.0 of 5
Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)
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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas
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Ranked #30 of 57 hotels in Varadero
3.5 of 5 stars 2254 Reviews
“Love Barcelo Solymar”
2 June 2012 -
Gillian A
“Great vacation”
1 June 2012 -
Ally367
 
 
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • “Lobby bar” (37)
  • “Great time” (26)
  • “Very good” (17)
  • “Main building” (15)
  • “Seafood restaurant” (15)
  • “Very nice” (11)
  • “Front desk staff” (11)
  • “Would not recommend” (10)
  • “Hotel room” (9)
  • “Friendly and helpful” (7)
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Salford, England, United Kingdom
1 review
“Love Barcelo Solymar”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to Barcelo Solymar twice before ( 2010 ) ( 2011 ). I love this hotel. and will be returning in september 2013 with a friend. I have been reading some of the reviews on here and can see a mixture of good and bad !! mainly good. I cannot say in the 2 times I have been... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great vacation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

Before booking at the Arenas Blancas hotel, my friends and I consulted with a travel agent as well as read all of the recent reviews for this hotel and knew what to expect. After having read the reviews we did not expect the best food, knew that it was definately not a quiet family-oriented hotel and were pretty much relying... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Dear client, we thank you for yuor comments on tripadvisor which it gives us an important feedback. Regarding the bed clothes, we have had problems with this service. Its an external service from which depends the majority of hotels in Varadero and not always is satisfactory. With the union of Arenas Blancas, the resort offers now 2 main restaurants, 2... More

Ottawa, Canada
1 review
“Horrible trip”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Me and 12 friends Went to the Solymar hotel from April 29th to May 6th. We went through 3 different rooms during our stay there. Room 1: For the irst 3 days we were in one of the bungalows, and we were blessed with a working A/C, unfortunately on the 3rd night we came in the room and it was... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good experience at the Solymar”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Three 0f us visited and stayed in one room. We wre a husband, wife and sister, Karen. It had been 10 years since Fred and I stayed at the Barcelo Solymar. We found it had "matured", but not in a bad way. All the palm trees had grown considerably, which allowed for more shade around the pool. We didn't get... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Dear client, we are glad that you enjoyed your holidays with your family after 10 years since your last visit. Also with the union of Arenas Blancas we have increased the lovely beach and more restaurants in order to offer our clients what they expect. We look forward to see you soon and do not hesitate in visit Barcelo Hotels... More

Candiac, Quebec, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Insulting,disgusting,non motivation and unprofessional.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This message is a complaint regarding my stay at Barcelo Solymar from May 22nd to May 29th. I have been on many trips to cuba and this is the first time I have ever written a complaint... Lets start Housekeeping- very week... I had a bungalow rented and the sink downstairs was never washed(even after asking the lady personally to... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Dear client, with references to your comments on tripadvisor and other websites, we would like to apologize if you were not agree to pay 100 dollars for breaking a piece of the railing of the pool just for fun. We understand that the young people go on holidyas for fun, but always with a reasonable behaviour. kind regards Rafael Rosselló... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Purpose of TripAdvisor”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

The reason tripadvisor and other websites and forums that exist for reviewing resorts and hotels is so people can share their experiences. Please tell me why you don't read these things prior to your vacation? As a matter of fact, I spend hours reading reviews before I choose a destination. Barcelo Solymar seems like the perfect place for young adults,... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
1 June 2012

Dear guest, we thank you fro your comments about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. Due to its location is a very famous resort for all kind of people, not olny young. During the year we have different seasons with different kind of clients. It is our purpose that all clients enjoy their holidays at the resort, but always keeping a responsible... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Ladies perspective (30) years young”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to every hotel in Varadero, at least once. I chose to try out Solymar again and have also been here once before in December of 2008. I still have to say that the beach is super clean and as beautiful as ever! I went there with 5 of my girlfriends from work this time. If you are... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
1 June 2012

Dear Miss, we thank you for your comments on tripadvisor about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. Regarding the two points you mentioned, we have already solved the problem in the snack bar. Actually we have staff serving directly at the tables and we also offer different kind of pizzas and cuban pork sandwiches. Regarding the elevators they are on the way... More

Quebec City, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Very ordinary!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

We stayed from April 22nd till May 3rd; seemed OK for a few days but then young adlts or students from Ontario barged in. They have no respect for other travelers, yelling and drinking late in night, snapping their room doors. Ask for a room at the end of your halway, that way you might save some noises such as... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
1 June 2012

Dear Madam, first of all we want to thank you for your visit at Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. Regarding to yuor comments, it is true that during the season of spring breakers, the hotel is not so quite as normal. Due to this reason we are going a have more security staff in order to control them. we apoligize for... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Awesome vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We were at Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas from May 19-26. I had been to Arenas Blancas in 2004 on my first all inclusive vacation. And same to that time, it was an amazing experience! The added advantage of having access to 2 resorts lets you choose if you want a quieter vacation or a real party filled one. The beaches... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Dear guest, we really thank for your comments on tripadvisor about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, which I will pass to the head of departments. The Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Resort offers the best beach in Varadero together with a great variaty of bars, restaurants,. So the clients can enjoy two hotels for the price of one. We look forward to... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Always a Great Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We have been going to Arenas Blancas now 3 year in a row and twice last year. We are going back again this this June 16th so this will be our 5th time I have always said to my friends not to go with high expectations and you will have a great time. The main reason now for going back... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Dear guest, we are glad to hear that you are coming back to Barcelo Arenas Blancas. Please do not hesitate in contact with me, for anything. We will do our best making your holidays so pleasent as possible. kind regards Rafael Rosselló Gm Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas More

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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Also Known As

  • Barcelo Solymar
  • Barcelo Hotel Solymar
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero
  • Barcelo Hotel Varadero
  • Barcelo Solymar Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Hotel Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero Cuba
  • Barcelo Sol y Mar
Address: Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)

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