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Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa

5.0 of 5
Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba
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Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Holguin
4.5 of 5 stars 1859 Reviews
 
 
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  • Royal service(156)
  • Very good(79)
  • Buffet restaurant(57)
  • El Patio(57)
  • Lobby bar(56)
  • Show table(51)
  • Pool area(49)
  • Friendly and helpful(26)
  • Would highly recommend(15)
  • Evening entertainment(7)
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Maroula
Montreal, Quebec
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4 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW
1
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It takes 60-70 minutes from the airport to the resort. Resort The resort has 354 rooms including 54 RS rooms. Two lobbies, one main lobby and one for the Royal Service (RS). The older part of the resort is 13 years of age and the RS is 3 years old. The map shown online is for the original section. I... More

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NatsSim
London, UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

The title of this review says it all. We travelled to Paradisus in February and had the most perfect vacation ever. The hotel is beautifully situated on a white-sand beach and set on a cliff which ends at the ocean where there is unbelievable snorkelling. I have to say that there are not many places where you can go snorkelling... More

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hgdjd56
owen sound canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I were fortunate to spend a great week (Jan 26-Feb 2/12)at this wonderful resort. This was our ninth visit to Cuba and our first at Paradisus. It is the best resort we have stayed at in Cuba. For those chronic complainers and whiners who travel, do NOT go to this resort. If you do, you will have... More

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Sophie V
London
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

In a nut shell: The bad = possibly the worst food I have ever experienced in my life (and I lived in Bangladesh for 3 years). The good = The beach and pool are beautiiful, also there were a number pool tables to use and great coffee Staff were good - but you DO have to tip More

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LouPotato
Toronto, Canada
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11 reviews
106 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Five of us were lucky enough to spend the week of February 4 to 11 at the PRDO and at the end all agreed that we'd had a wonderful time. This a very professionally run resort with a well trained, friendly staff that ensures an almost problem free experience... and if a problem does arise they are quick to find... More

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asta_lasagna
Toronto
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4 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

I have read almost every review on TripAdvisor for the PARADISUS RIO DE ORO in Holguin and for the most part I do agree on the comments and suggestions. My wife and I first visited this resort in FEB 2011 and have just returned from our 2nd trip to PRD on FEB 9 2012. What a difference a year makes.... More

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Gonzalo_de_Berceo
Antwerp, Belgium
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109 reviews
61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Great staff and service (thank you again, Roger the maletero), accomodation, infrastructure, location etc. We enjoyed our stay very much. BUT. On the downside: - the hotel did not answer our emails previous to our stay regarding transportation from the airport. - the hotel clearly prefers full buses of retired Canadians than independent travelers. - there is almost nothing in... More

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scott_murphy
Toronto
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5 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

We love this resort! My wife & I got married at the Paradisus in September 2009, and this was our first time back since our wedding. Surprisingly, the resort has actually improved over the past 2+ years. The service is amazing everywhere you go within the resort. All staff including waiters, bartenders, maids, gardeners, entertainment staff, etc. are extremely helpful... More

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oldsue
Winchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

Great hotel - nothing too much trouble- clean spacious rooms-excellent food both buffett and a la carte. Beach is lovely and the pools good.but on the dull days very cold. The a la carte (4 of them -cuban-japanese-med. and international ) are all excellent however quite small so suggest you book them soonest then you get the pick of the... More

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angel-eyes
Waterloo, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

The service at this hotel is exceptional!!!!!!! Had a fantastic holiday and will def be back:) There is a reason this hotel is #1 in Cuba, and truly deserves the title imho... Trust me you won't be dissapointed... Don't let the picky, negative reviews give you the wrong impression as some ppl are never happy no matter what, sucks to... More

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Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa Also Known As

  • Paradisus Rio De Oro
  • Paradisus Hotel Guardalavaca
  • Rio De Oro Paradisus
  • Paradisus Rio De Oro Cuba
  • Hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
Address: Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba

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