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Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa

Varadero, Cuba · 5★

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Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa

Varadero, Cuba · 5★ · Adults only

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Transfer includedLow seaweed riskTop rated

Property

Sizemedium resort (404 rooms)
ChainRoyalton Luxury Resorts (part of Blue Diamond Resorts)
Viberomantic / adults-only / tranquil / luxury
Typical guestsCouples, groups of friends, discerning travelers, repeat guests (often Canadian and European).
LayoutLow-rise village style with thatched-roof bungalows, bridges, fountains, and lush tropical gardens, inspired by 1920s Varadero fisherman houses.

Guest reviews

4.6on TripAdvisor· 12,164 reviews

#8 of 97 hotels in Varadero

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Top praise

  • Exceptional and friendly staff/service.
  • Beautiful and expansive white-sand beach.
  • Good quality and variety of food, especially seafood.

Common complaints

  • Rooms need renovation/hotel is old and lacks maintenance.
  • Preferential treatment for English speakers/gringos.
  • Cuban restaurant food quality/presentation.

Heads up

  • Reports of older facilities needing renovation.
  • Inconsistent service/preferential treatment based on nationality/tipping.
  • Potential for mosquitoes, especially at dusk/night.

Beach & Pool

Beach access - shared

Seaweed risk: low

Located on the white-sand shores of Varadero's Hicacos Peninsula, described as massive, 600 meters long and 80-100 meters deep, with plenty of loungers and palapas. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

3 pools - swim-up bar, adult-only pool, quiet pool

Food & Drink

8 restaurants

Transfer

30 min from airport (VRA)

Transfer

30 min from airport (VRA)

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