We went to Iberostar Playa Alameda in early May as a large group, for our wedding. I must say that as far as the group vacation goes, everything was perfect. The hotel is nice, the grounds are beautiful, the staff is friendly and the beach BBQ is so good that I would go back to this hotel just to eat... more

We just came back from a week at Iberostar Playa Alameda (May 18-25). FLIGHT: Flew on Sunwing and was pleasantly surprised. They are probably one of the last airlines that still provide hot meals and complementary champagne/wine. I would definitely fly with them again. ROOMS: After reading the reviews I was cautiously optimistic. We arrived at night so our room... more

The hotel needs revamping (which I am told it will be) but more importantly this hotel needs a new staff. Other than Zulie and the dance instructor, the staff was the worst I have seen on my travels. The ones that stand out the most are the girls at reception. I think, as a hotel, a smile would be a... more

Well what can I say, the resort is in need of an upgrade and is getting one soon so we heard. I see it this way when it comes to going on vacation, staff can fulfill a certain amount of your time away but its the time you make for yourself is the most mememorable. The resort staff and service... more

So this is our 4th time to cuba, and third to varadero. The food here was much better than the stuff i have experienced prior to this visit. However, the resort is in definite need of some renovations. The resort looks tired, the pond fountain is down (resulting in a mosquito haven), and the resort in general just needs a... more

We traveled to this resort in early May. The reviews had a lot to do with our selection. We were two families traveling with 5 kids 19-11. We have traveled to Cuba before and for myself this was the second time to Varadero. By far this was the nicer of the experiences. We had a late arrival and check in,... more

My husband and I had 2 weeks before moving into our new house, so we came to Cuba for a very much needed 1 week R & R - which we mostly experienced. (This was our 5th time in Cuba.) Flight: We traveled with Sunwing, and their service is friendly and accommodating (unlike a certain national airline... ) I would... more

I traveled to Cuba with my 9 month old daughter and my husband. (I had initially booked in Mexico but due to the swine flu we decided to go to Cuba). We travel to the Caribbean very often so we know what to expect. In Cuba, you should expect that a 5start hotel is like a 3 start hotel elsewhere.... more

This is my 3rd time to Cuba, 2nd time to Varadero. I travelled with my husband and 2 girls. The resort is very beautiful. It is a large resort which I didn't think it was when booking, I like the smaller, quiet ones. At the time that we stayed which was May 8-15, it was very busy about 700 people.... more