15 Best All Inclusive 3 Star Hotels in Cuba
Rum and cigars, gorgeous beaches and summer all year round. Liberty Island attracts tourists from all over the world. Incredible atmosphere, fresh fruits and seafood, a variety of entertainment. All this makes the resorts of the island very attractive for individual tourists and families with children.
Gran Caribe Sun Beach 3 *
Located in Varadero on the ocean. The location is good, because there is a market and shops very close. The beach is two minutes walk (50 meters) and the windows offer ocean views. The coastal zone is wide, with snow-white and clean sand. The water is no less pleasant – transparent, azure hue, and there are almost no waves.
Sun loungers and beach towels are provided. There are few tourists, so there is no problem with free space. A snack bar is available for drinks and snacks. The rate includes catamaran, canoe and boat rides. Works on system “all inclusive“.
In the morning a breakfast buffet is served. The menu includes meat, seafood (squid, mussels, shrimp), fish, fruits (watermelon, guava, oranges, bananas, papaya), ice cream, desserts. Intricate dishes are not cooked, but everything is fresh and natural.
Shrimps and fish are prepared in an open kitchen right in front of the guests. Between meals, you can enjoy sandwiches, hamburgers, fruits and try various drinks. The property has a terrace and a swimming pool. You can play darts or table tennis.
Animation is provided daily – however, in Spanish. If you want impressions, you can join one of the excursions. Among the possible options are a sea safari, a trip to Havana, a tour to the Caribbean with a visit to a crocodile farm. You can rent a car.
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Gran Caribe Club Kawama 3*
This is the very first hotel in Varadero (built in the 30s). Accordingly, the complex was placed near the best beach in the region. There is fine soft sand, a gentle entrance, clear water. This is the best option if the priority is nature and immersion in the life of another people and another culture. The building is located at the very beginning of Varadero, in the narrowest place. On the one hand – the Atlantic Ocean and the beach area, on the other – an artificial channel.
The coastal strip is very clean, they clean it regularly. There is a shadow from the palm trees, a lot of sun loungers. There is a small bar on the coast and a catamaran rental (with and without a sail) – use is free. The entrance is gentle, the depth starts far.
The territory is protected from outsiders – the entrance is through the main room. The rooms are different – two-story bungalows and housing in buildings. Daily cleaning provided. A restaurant and a central bar are available for guests. They are served with a side dish (rice, pasta, potatoes), hot (meat, fish, seafood), soups (broth with noodles or rice), vegetables and fruits.
The poolside bar is open 24/7. You can take drinks, sandwiches and burgers. A variety of events are also organized here – from aqua gymnastics to foam parties. During the season there is a mini-club for children. Among the entertainment for vacationers are a sauna, billiards, table tennis and darts. During lunch and dinner – live music (Caribbean). Barbecue facilities are provided. There is a market and a souvenir shop nearby.
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Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca 3*
Located on the first line, 1.5 km from the city of Gvardalavaka. Rest here is the ocean and secluded beaches, acquaintance with the local color, animation and entertainment for every taste. You can slowly enter the water: the entrance is gentle and comfortable, waist-deep (the depth starts after 300-500 m). Between the main building and the villas there is another beach between the rocky shores – small, cozy, windless.
If after a beach holiday you want entertainment, there is a choice. Foam disco, live music, show programs and animation – something is done every day. For lovers of relaxation, there are three swimming pools on site.
For those who like activity, catamaran and boat rides are offered – it's free. There are three restaurants. You can choose from several types of meat and fish, seafood, exotic fruits, yoghurts, ice cream. The main dishes are simple and hearty (boiled and battered products).
There are two snack bars, where the menu includes french fries, burgers and pizza. Guardalavaca is 1.5 km away. But, even walking around the neighborhood, you can go to a shop, souvenir shop, cafe or market. Discos are organized on the boulevard – for guests of the complex and local residents. There are establishments where you can eat shrimp or fish. If you want to see more, you can rent a car.
Islazul Club Tropical 3*
It has a convenient location – on the first line, in the center of Varadero and close to the main entertainment. This is a place with history: the building was previously used for a Cuban youth camp. It was an analogue of the pioneer camps “Eaglet” or “Artek”. Close by are cafes, bars and restaurants. Near the hotel there are several markets with souvenirs and shops with rum and coffee.
Rest does not imply excessive luxury, but you can count on a clean comfortable room, a pool and beach Latin music. Three meals a day are provided. The food is simple, served buffet style. Orange juice for breakfast and fragrant pineapples are especially praised. Additionally, there are several bars (one of them by the pool) and a 24-hour lobby bar.
Bingo and karaoke evenings, and dancing on Fridays. You can go on excursions – for example, visit Havana or the island of Cayo Largo. A trip inland is especially memorable. But the main advantage is the coast. Access to the ocean – directly from the hotel complex. The sand is clean and very soft, the water is warm and without algae, sun loungers are freely available. The depth begins gradually – a hundred meters from the shore.
Starfish Varadero 3*
If you want to dance a lot, eat delicious food and enjoy your vacation on the beach, then this option is perfect. The space around the building is full of flowers and greenery. They feed guests with delicious and varied food – even squid and lobster. And as a nice bonus – animation at a high level. The beach area is very clean and well maintained.
There are a lot of sun loungers – you can change the place depending on the position of the sun. And most importantly, that near – the long coast of the peninsula. This allows you not only to swim, but also to walk for hours. A pleasant stay is complemented by delicious food.
The food here is excellent, the portions are generous. Meat, fish, shrimp, crabs and lobsters, several types of cheeses, vegetables and fruits, grilled steaks – a wide choice. You can treat yourself to a coffee in the lobby bar. There is an excellent team of animators, dancers and singers.
Animation is carried out at several sites at once, almost without interruption (near the pool and on the beach). This will be appreciated by lovers of dancing a lot. Daily in the evenings near the bar – live music. Separate entertainment for children is provided. But the most important thing is the friendliness of the staff and the constant smiles that give guests. Maids, cooks, waiters, security guards – all employees pay attention to guests. It is not for nothing that smiling people are called the main wealth of Cuba.
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Great Atlantic Caribbean 3*
Located on the ocean – on a beautiful beach. As a bonus – magnificent sunrises and sunsets. This place is known for its fine sand and calm waters. To get to the coast, it is enough to go beyond the territory of the complex. This place is valued for its atmosphere, proximity to Havana (free shuttle service provided) and nightlife in the evening.
Sandy coast, palm trees, clean and clear water, sun loungers and umbrellas – all the conditions for comfort are created. If you want, you can sit by the pool. Or take a walk along the edge of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. However, you can admire the ocean from the window of the room. If you need more impressions, a free transfer to Havana is provided twice a day (morning and evening). The city is located 20 km. You can go to see interesting objects, take a walk in historical places.
However, the territory has everything you need: swimming pool, tennis court, gym, billiards, beach volleyball. There is a shop selling groceries and various drinks. Guests are fed simple and natural food – a variety of dishes. Vegetables, fruits, omelettes, fish and meat – there are many options. If you want to sit outdoors, there is a restaurant with tables on the terrace.
Mayanabo Friend Club 3*
Quiet and cozy place in the city of Trinidad. There are no parties or active nightlife here. But it is amazing nature. The territory is small, buried in flowers and greenery. Very close to the ocean and lake with flamingos. You can also enjoy relaxing on the water – the price already includes free boating, kayaking, sailing, catamarans.
The building itself is not new, but neat – cosmetic repairs have been made. The coast is very close, 200 meters. The peculiarity of this place is algae, but the staff regularly cleans them. But the sand is snow-white, and the water shimmers with all shades of turquoise. Crabs run along the shore, which adds color.
Guests are served simple and tasty food. It is especially pleasant to eat fresh fish, which is cooked right there – on the grill. After that, you can swim in the pool or, for example, go to the nearby Coco Beach (by taxi, free bike, horses or rented scooter) – it is interesting because sharks live here.
Opposite there are salt lakes with flamingos. Among the entertainment on the territory – a swimming pool, playgrounds, evening animation. There are two bars with drinks and snacks. One of them has amazing coffee. You can rent a car and water sports equipment.
Vacationers are offered various excursions: a visit to the colonial city of Camagüey, a trip to the wild beach of Playa Bonita with a boat trip with snorkeling, a crocodile farm and a santeria ritual from local shamans. You can get acquainted with the local color in the Cuban village.
Gran Caribe Villa Tortuga 3*
Located in the city of Varadero and suitable for those who expect a relaxing beach holiday. Built in 1996 and includes 13 three-storey villas. The last renovation of the buildings was in 2015. Most importantly, the ocean is very close (70 meters). White sand, palm trees, clear turquoise water, a sufficient number of sun loungers – everything to enjoy relaxation. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. There are two restaurants: Neptuno (international cuisine) and Polimita (Italian).
There is a snack and lobby bar (24 hours) at the disposal of the guests. There are two pools where you can swim in any weather – outdoor and indoor. Want to play sports? Fitness center available. Entertain holidaymakers with animation. It is held daily. Sometimes Cuban days are organized – with music, songs, special cocktails. Interesting magicians and famous singers are also invited. Other entertainment options include billiards, table tennis, and a hot tub.
Islazul Acuazul 3*
It is definitely worth going here if you want to enjoy the local color and the ocean – it is the same as in the picture, as if processed in Photoshop. The coast is 150 meters from the building. There are even cabins right on the beach. The hotel is well located – in Varadero, next to the market with souvenirs, a bank and a cafe. The complex itself combines 3 hotels. Guests come from all over the world, which creates a special atmosphere. There is a restaurant and a lobby bar on site.
On the terrace near the ocean, you can spend friendly evenings or romantic dates. The lobby bar serves delicious Cuban coffee and cane rum drinks. The all inclusive package includes continental breakfast or à la carte meals.
The advantage is a rich entertainment program. High level animation. You can enjoy songs and dances, music programs, as well as aqua shows. Free billiards and table tennis. The reception is open 24/7, which is very convenient.
Islazul Club Karey 3 *
Suitable for you if you like privacy, nature and long walks. Feature – a large green area, stretched along the road. Guests live in bungalows. The food is simple, but fruit is always in abundance. The emphasis is on seafood and fish. You can get delicious coffee in the lobby, and pizza or a hamburger in the beach bar. The advantage of the hotel is a long secluded beach. The bottom is sandy and smooth. No one will disturb here: there are few people, no noisy entertainment.
Several umbrellas and a dozen sun loungers are provided. Several bars are open. In the ocean, you can swim with a mask, looking at flocks of bright fish. Almost tame pelicans live here – you can feed them with fish. Animation provided.
Entertainment includes a night show, daytime and evening entertainment, a fitness center, table tennis, aerobics and beach volleyball. You can come with children – there is a playground, a children's pool and a mini club for kids from 4 to 12 years old.
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Club Bravo Snail 3*
Located on the first line of the Caribbean coast, in the city of Santa Lucia. The name Caracol literally translates as “snail”. Indeed, from the air, the outlines of the buildings look like shells lying on white sand in the midst of a tropical paradise.
The territory of this object is vast and well-groomed. It takes 4 hours to get here from the airport. But tourists who have been here note extreme comfort, tranquility and comfort. Each room is equipped with a balcony and a terrace, in addition to standard amenities such as TV and air conditioning.
There is a swimming pool, souvenir shop, mini-club with animators for children. Fans of outdoor activities will have a place to “roam around”: a gym with exercise equipment, a beach volleyball court, a tennis court, bicycle rental (1 hour – free of charge) and an abundance of water sports are available for guests. Guests celebrate the wonderful Cuban and international cuisine served here.
Despite the three stars, fruits, fish, meat and alcohol are served here every day in the all-inclusive format. One restaurant serves a buffet, the other works according to the a la carte system. There are also several bars here. There are no noisy and crowded places in the vicinity. Of the attractions – lakes with flamingos, coral reefs. The tour desk of the institution will help organize the excursion.
Roc Santa Lucia 3 *
Located on the Caribbean coast, in the popular area of Playa Santa Lucia. It belongs to the large Roc Hotels chain, which has establishments in Spain and Cuba. The cozy and stylishly decorated rooms often have balconies overlooking the tropical garden. Everywhere there are amenities for a comfortable stay: TVs with satellite channels, bathrooms.
There is a lot of entertainment for active people: sailing on catamarans, kayaks, windsurfing, diving. There are football and volleyball courts, table tennis, and an outdoor pool. Bicycle rental is free. The institution works on the “All Inclusive” system. A la carte restaurants with Caribbean and Italian cuisines, a Los Flamingos buffet restaurant, and a bar are open.