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3.0 of 5
Ave. 1ra e/ 21 y 22, Varadero, Cuba
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  • Rooms are clean(4)
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sarnia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Location.....Great Service....Great Value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
4
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We booked the trip thru Nolitours as a family vaction and ened up paying just over 5 hundred per person including taxes for 6 people and 2 room's, getting there was all fine but arriving to the hotel at 1 am was a bit tiresome, we got 2 rooms side by side with a street view but were hoping for pool view. So I went to the front desk and asked if they could change us and they said that tomorrow as they were already full.

So after sleeping the nite I decided to see if we could get another room so it would be more comfortable with 2 people instead of 3 per room, I was adivised by the front desk that if I did it thru them that it would be 90 cuc's per nite but to get our Nolitour rep to do it, she came and we booked a couple tours thru her and I than asked if it was possible to add an extra room, to my surprise she came back and said yes and that the cost was $192 Canadian for the week so I jumped and took it, so after all this was done we ended up with 3 poolside rooms the next day....Perfect!!!....But get this....Appently when I paid the rep the $192 Canadian I was feeling a little good on the rum that I accidently gave her $292 as I had brand new bills and the hundreds stuck together and I had no ideas to what I had done....The next day I had to sign papers with the Nolitour rep as they called this a booking change and she gave me back the $100 that I over payed....I was blown away by her HONESTY!!!!!!

I won't go into great depth about the food beacause it is basically the same everywhere, but you wont go hungry here, omletes every morning, burgers and fries at the snack bar at lunch, a nice assortment at the buffet for all meal's, if you want a taste from home do what my kids did.. they brought syrup and other stuff they enjoyed.

The location is perfect....Right on the beach and in the middle of it all!!! ....There is a market to the right and to the left in view across the street, many small places to grab a burger, ice cream, and the Casa Del La Meil is a couple blocks away were you cant go wrong were you get a large pizza and 2 drinks for 5.50 cuc's.

Hotel service is great...to me if you treat people with respect and dignity they will do the same back, Yes you are on vaction but they are only human and can only do with what they are given...don't forget you are in Cuba.

Overall... for the money spent to have a great time with my family and to see the kids have a smile on there face, with the service recieved and honesty of the Nolitour rep......PRICELESS

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Whitby, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“If you can get it for $700 for the week flight included , take it, otherwise look elsewhere.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012 via mobile

Nothing special, but not too bad, typical bland Cuban food, but amazing Cuban people as always...for a cheap price take it otherwise spend a few $ more and go elsewhere.

  • Stayed February 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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montreal
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“very disappointing”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
7
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this was our third time to varadero,first time at this hotel.just ignore the food,be prepared to eat at the many restuarants nearby.do not go to bed before 11pm because the music keeps all of the hotel awake.when you check-out get ready for a complete and humiliating inspection of your room and there better not be a bar of soap missing.some of the staff were friendly. at least now we know which hotel to avoid the next time we go to varadero.i do not think that sunwing realize what they are selling....paul ste-martine qc.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice, but not at the same time!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011 via mobile
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The staff are rude this time! The beach was great as always! The good was not good at all I got sick, because they were bringing the left over! So we mostly ate out! This place is good for friends! And people that want cheap and stay longer! This was my second time! And this time was not good at all! But my first was just amazing! The location is just perfect! I stayed 2 weeks and I only payed 1200 thats great! I mostly wanted the beach so i was happy about that. I ate out and I don't care about the food anyways! The staff are nasty but I ignore it and had fun with my trip! I was outside most I the time and beach. Anyways! So if u go here Do not expect to be happy with the hotel but defently with location and beach!

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Preston, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good value and fantastic beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
3
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I stayed here for a week at the start of August 2011, after having had 5 days in a run-down hotel in Havana. This hotel was a welcome relief after the poor hotel in Havana. The room at the Tropical was well-furnished, with twin beds, separate bathroom (with toilet, wash basin, shower - perhaps a little dated but spotlessly clean and plenty of hot water). The food was better than the other two hotels I stayed in whilst in Cuba with plenty of choice both at lunch and at dinner. The staff were friendly and helpful. The fantastic beach is only 1 minute's walk from your hotel room - FANTASTIC! The best beach I have ever been to, with clean sand, palm-leaf roofed shades, crystal clear and clean water, and so warm. Wonderful beach for children.

There were not many Europeans at the hotel whilst I was there - a few Germans, some Russians and also a few Canadians. The vast majority of the clientele were Cuban people and their families. This made for a nice mix. The hotel was very busy and almost full to capacity in the latter part of the week, which speaks for itself, as the other hotel I stayed at in Varadero for 2 days was very quiet and largely empty!

I would recommend the Tropical and would certainly stay there again.

Room Tip: some rooms face the ocean - wonderful views if you can get these rooms
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Ave. 1ra e/ 21 y 22, Varadero, Cuba

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