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Barcelo Solymar

Varadero, Cuba · 4★

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Barcelo Solymar

Varadero, Cuba · 4★

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Low seaweed risk

Property

Sizelarge resort (525 rooms)
ChainBarceló Hotel Group
Vibefamily
Typical guestsCanadian and European families and couples, student groups
Layoutmultiple buildings (main building and bungalows) surrounded by tropical gardens

Guest reviews

3.5on TripAdvisor· 9,744 reviews

#40 of 98 hotels in Varadero

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Top praise

  • Excellent beach and location, close to downtown Varadero.
  • Friendly and attentive staff (especially specific individuals).
  • Comfortable mattresses in rooms.

Common complaints

  • Rooms needing renovation/maintenance (broken tiles, weak AC, dirty bathrooms, bugs).
  • Poor food quality and variety at the buffet.
  • Slow or unhelpful service, issues with getting clean towels.

Heads up

  • Reports of cockroaches in food and rooms, and biting bugs in beds.
  • Significant maintenance issues throughout the hotel (leaks, broken elevators, outdated facilities).
  • Inconsistent service, with some guests reporting discrimination towards Cubans.

Beach & Pool

Beach access - shared

Seaweed risk: low

Fine white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters.

3 pools - swim-up bar, kids pool

Food & Drink

7 restaurants

Family

Does not typically fit a family of 5

Offers: kids club (4-12), babysitting, kids pool, cribs

Transfer

25 min from airport (VRA)

Transfer not included.

Family

Does not typically fit a family of 5

Offers: kids club (4-12), babysitting, kids pool, cribs

Transfer

25 min from airport (VRA)

Transfer not included.

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