This hotel shares the fantastic Varadero beach strip that is second to none anywhere. The beach is a priority to us because we spend most of our daytime at the beach. Water sports are great here and well managed. The hotel is a little ragged (even by Cuban hotel standards) and needs some serious furniture replacements. We were very lucky because there was a two man band from Halifax, Nova Scotia staying here during our visit and they provided great dance music (dance oldies) in the lobby and entertainment area several times and attracted a huge audience that everyone appreciated and enjoyed.

7 of us travelled to Bella Costa Jan 30-Feb6th. The resort is a nice small resort compared to some of the bigger hotels. Great service at ALL the bars!! Tried all 3 a la cartes, really enjoyed the Italian and Japanese! We had great weather the whole time.!

My room was a bit older, and could have used some updating, but in reality, i spent very LITTLE time there!!

Went in the pool once, but spent most of the time at the beach. Few vendors walking around, but didn't bother us.

Definately not a shortage of rum here!!

I would say if if you are looking for a fun cuba trip, try this hotel out!

When we first arrived we didn't know what to think...the hotel seemed run down and dated and I wondered what I booked!! But the next day we began to enjoy ourselves and had a wonderful time.The staff was always very friendly and helpful.The cleaning staff especially was so nice but we treated them well too.We did tip most servers and found them to be very appreciative but not expectant.The room was always clean and decorated daily with fresh flowers and swan towels.The beach was amazing! So close and clean.Beautiful sand and water and always a lounge chair available.They have lots of chairs so its never a rush to get to the beach to save a chair.We had two pool days when it was too windy at the beach and we enjoyed them.Again lots of lounge chairs.The pool liner maybe needs some work but otherwise good size.They always had activities by the pool during the day and we really enjoyed the entertainment in the evening.We had great meals at the ala cartes especially the italian and Japanese.Make sure you book these on the first day because they fill up so quick.We went on the double decker bus into Varadero.That was fun and a great value...5 cuc for a day pass.We also went on the catarmaran which was awesome! We loved it..it includes snorkelling,an interaction with dolphins and the afternoon spent at a beautiful little island called Cayo Blaco.They fed us a cuban lunch there as well of lobster and shrimp or chicken if you preferred.It was tasty.We really liked Jimmy's buffet for breakfast and we usually had the fresh made pizzas at the beach grill for lunch.All in all we really enjoyed Cuba.We always felt safe'enjoyed the people and couldnt get enough of the beach.We would definately go back to cuba but probably try a different hotel.

we have returned from this beautiful hotel, all inclusive booked as a package. we were not disappointed, rated 3 star but acts like a five. clean, friendly, loads of facilities. loads of activities for adults and children to take part in.
room 517 has no seal on the patio therefore when the wind blows it sounded like a hurricane, but the reception staff changed rooms as quickly as possible, and we were happy in room 366.
entertainment - good for international audience, sometimes the dances were as good as watching strickly come dancing back home in UK,
5 bars, one 24 hour bar, wow, what a great atmosphere, the staff work hard and are happy to serve all round the clock. the cocktail list starts you off, but the staff can make any drink you ask for. we tried them all, the banana dakaree ( not sure how to spell it ) knocked me off the bar stool, great!!
rooms large, two queen size beds, sea view, clean, only time we had one creepy crawley was when we left the patio door open on an evening so our own fault, said creepy crawley easily picked up and dealt with.
food - plenty of choice. japaneese restaurant was our favourite for the food, and italian restarant had super red wine and the deco in the room was great, like stepping into italian mansion. the bar grill was good too, although my husband order grouper and said it was a little too salty, but he tried the grouper in the buffet the next night and it was ok.
it was chinese new year while we were at cuba, the hotel celebrated with chinese night in the buffet restaurant, sushi, freshly made stir fries, had to stand in a queue for it but it was worth it. one evening the desserts were extra special and a royal coach made out of sugar was the centre piece. we had champagne receptions at the buffet restaurant three times while we were at the bella costa.
one day on the beach the staff made paella and another we had suckling pig from the outdoor spit, with a bbq. yum yum, amazing we did not put more weight on.
the beach is combed every evening, please please tourists, use the litter bins provided.
and in the beach side lumnch time restaurant, please use the covers to cover the food, provided by the hotel, as otherwise the birds will eat the food and pass on germs. its up to the guests to keep safe.
i would definately go back to this hotel at this time of year, apparently, all uk guests go from may to september, but we prefer the canadians. great laugh and met some really nice people.
overnight stay to havana was well worth it, although the food in the occidental miramar hotel left much to be desired. the old cars are great. the bellamar caves at matansas are well worth a visit either on your own or on a trip.
go to cuba, before it changes - is my advise.