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Autopista Sur, km 18,5 Parque Natural | Punta Hicacos, Varadero 42200, Cuba (Formerly Memories Varadero Beach Resort)
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Memories Varadero
Ranked #21 of 57 hotels in Varadero
3.5 of 5 stars 2929 Reviews
12 February 2012 -
anetacanada
12 February 2012 -
Laura R

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  • Quiet pool(137)
  • Great time(94)
  • Snack bar(84)
  • Very nice(71)
  • Steak house(57)
  • Main buffet(52)
  • Japanese restaurant(46)
  • Double decker bus(44)
  • Rooms are clean(42)
  • Really good(31)
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vancouver
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Good vacation!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
14
people found this review helpful

It was our first time travelling to Cuba with our kids 6 and 10 and we did enjoy this experience. We had a wonderful weather all week except some rain. No problem. Before I write this reviews I would like to say this is our sixth all inclusive in the last three years and all the others were in Mexico. Upon arrival, we were given our room quickly. The room was very clean and we had a nice ocean view. We got two beds which were a little smaller than double and one extra bed. Nobody could sleep on that bed because it did not have a mattress and it was very hard. The resort is very pretty. Nice swimming pools and walkways. We like to walk so the size of the resort did not bother us. Also we have stayed in bigger resort before. We did not like the food here at all. Some things were ok but most stuff did not taste good. Lost of items were cold in the buffet. We went to Mediterean A la carte and food was avarage. My husband tried to order lamb but not available. Also waited for our appetizers fifty minutes. Japanes was good. Best food we had all week. Also we did beach barbacue and it would of been good except it was cold. Beach was very nice. Warm water and no rocks inside. We got a tour guide for a very good price to show us Havanna and loved it. Really worth to see. Also we went to Varadero in the double decker bus and really liked strolling down the markets. The most disappointing part about this resort was the kids club. It did not exist here. We went few times during the day since my daughter loved kids club in Mexico but nobody was ever there. It was closed most of the time. Two times my daughter played inside but got really bored. They dont have posted activities and no sign up sheet. Kids have to be supervised in the playground by the parents. Really nice facility, just too bad it is not well run. They had mini disco at 8 every night and she did enjoy that. I am glad we visited Cuba but I dont think we will be returning any time soon. We just found that Mayan Riviera in Mexico is much better in every single way. If you have not tried other all inclusives this is a nice place. For us, it does not come close to Dreams or Grand Palladium in Mexico.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Lively, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Amazing Christmas Vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

First time away from the great white north for Christmas and our first family vacation! As you can see from the picture our sons came with us and we had the time of our lives. All employees surpassed our expected level of Customer Service and made us feel very welcomed! From Leo and the girls in the Buffet area to the Social/Entertainment group! Thanks to Adam, Jenny, Ray, Joly, Yasnid, Reynier, Frank, Jose, Cuco, Viti and Elayne! We needed a vacation once we landed since they kept us all active and participating in the activities! Planning a entire family reunion in 2013!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kitchener, Canada
1 review
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Amazing vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
20
people found this review helpful

We visited SLS Jan 28 to Feb 4, there was 14 of us which included 6 kids ages 2 to 11. We all had an amazing time. We had sunny skies 7 days straight. The resort is huge and very beautiful, very clean. I was amazed at how clean the beach grill bathrooms and pool bathrooms were. The beach is beautiful. We stayed in block 38 which was close to the party pool and beach, great location. The rooms were clean and not once did i see a bug. The staff are so friendly and we fell in love with the entertainment staff, they were so much fun. The food was also very good for Cuba I was impressed. The shows at night are amazing, I was impressed with the performers talent. My favorite part was after the show the had a band and singers performing Cuban music outside, it was amazing. The kids had a blast, loved the pool slide and they had mini disco everynight for the kids.
There were minor things like getting locked out of my room and the vip checkin took forever but people dont sweat the small stuff, its Cuba! Overall the trip was amazing and I will definitely go back! Cant wait!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Praha
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great hotel, especially for family with children!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
6
people found this review helpful

We have chosen this hotel in Varadero because our children (4 and 7) love to slide and this hotel has by one of it's pools a great waterslide. But the real reason we were so excited at last was, that the staff in this hotel is really fantastic. On the beginning, we were solving the problem with the room-it was too small for 4 persons. I turned to management of the hotel and Mr.Ortiz, the manager, has provided us with a superb room and even card for unlimited acces to á la carte restaurants, as a satisfaction! We used to dine in Mediterranean restaurant and the staff there was truly marvellous! You can imagine how picky the children are but, there was not a problem to get any food which was even not on the buffet(my children love just plain spaghetti with butter). They made us so happy and feeling like home by continuos care and smiling every time, so we got soon addicted to go only to this restaurant! Great holiday, we'll never forget. Thank you, Misleny, Odalys, Yirian, Isel and Amelia, we'll come back againg!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ajax, Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Love, love, Loved it!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I loved this resort!!! Staff was extremly friendly and helpful and the food was great! Clean beautiful beach and 3 pools to choose from (2 with a swim up bar). There are always staff driving around in golf carts and you catch a ride with them to where ever you want! Room was awsome! Buffet was huge with tons of choices at every meal!! In the room everyday was large bottle of water, beer and juice in the fridge! I would come back here again and again! So worth the price and you will also love it! We went in November and the weather was perfect!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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