Viva la Cuba libre!

Written: 21 november 2010
Travel time: 2 — 11 november 2010
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
10.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 10.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 10.0
Food: 10.0
Amenities: 10.0
To begin with, I want to say that each review should not be taken literally. After all, how many people, so many opinions.
I have already been to Cuba twice. And I hope that I will return again. The first time it was Holguin, and the second Varadero. I liked Varadero much more.
So HOTEL. Even though it says 4 stars, it deserves 5 stars.
I'll start with the SETTLEMENT. There are two options, a hotel and a bungalow. I liked the hotel more (but it's a matter of taste). Paying extra 15 pesos per day and you will be offered a large two-room suite (a junior suite, it seems) with a huge balcony. I was extremely pleased with the room, they also replaced Te with a plasma one. Spacious bathroom, refrigerator, air conditioners, two wardrobes, a safe, mirrors.

FOOD. The buffet has a huge selection, everything is delicious and fresh. And in the evenings we always booked a restaurant (there are 4 of them on the territory of the hotel). I want to note the Italian restaurant, it was gorgeous. and also full of eateries on the beach, by the pool, snack bars. Nobody was hungry. Even at 3 am you can have a bite.
PUBLIC. There were plenty of Russians, there was a continuous Russian speech all around (the beach was jokingly called Red Square). Argentines arrived later. During my stay there were Russians and Argentines, a few Germans, Dutch, Canadians. The audience is not old, there are few children. In general, young people and middle-aged people. I want to note that the Argentines are wonderful and friendly people.
ANIMATION. It was just great!!!!! ! For five plus !! ! Charging at sea, aqua aerobics, volleyball, competitions. Yoga, bingo, salsa by the pool. Every day the workers came up with something new and amused the audience. In the evenings, musicians always performed in the lobby, and at 10 pm the show began, and the plot never repeated itself. VERY talented people work at the resort. After each show, those who wished to dance with the dancers. It was insanely fun. And every day a night disco club is open until 2 am with modern music. Even Russian songs were included. We were there every day.
BEACH. Large, clean, sandy, lots of umbrellas, sun loungers.
THE SHOPS. Excellent shops in the hotel. Good prices and selection. A Russian-speaking woman from Moscow works in the store with things. But I advise you to go to the Cuban bazaar in Varadero (10 pesos from the hotel by taxi). Souvenirs and fakes made of wood and leather and metal are just full. Eyes run up and I want to buy everything.
I was very pleased with the rest and the hotel. It was fun, I didn’t have to be bored for a minute. I took part in all the animations. I love Cuba with all my heart, the place pulls again and again. Cubans are charming people. Smiles, songs, dances. And what else is needed for a good rest?
With pleasure I would return again to Sol Palmeras (which means a sunny palm tree)
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