Iberostar Selection Varadero

Varadero, Cuba

Double Room
Double Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Manzoku
Iberostar Varadero
Wellness spa
Los Arcos
La Perla
Nightclub
Restaurant
La Dorada
Ambrosio Restaurant
Ambrosio Restaurant
Kids' pool
Double Room
Double Room
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Manzoku
Iberostar Varadero
Wellness spa
Los Arcos
La Perla
Nightclub
Restaurant
La Dorada
Ambrosio Restaurant
Ambrosio Restaurant
Kids' pool

The hotel

If family holidays are about building memories together, Iberostar Selection Varadero has all the tools you need. Arguably the finest family escape in Varadero, it sprawls along the powdery sand, so you get ample space to build sandcastles and paddle together. Backing the beach, its gardens feature pools with opulent touches like a rotunda, and its guest rooms spread through 11 buildings. You’ll never be short of something to do, with tennis, kayaking, and archery among its sports. And, while little ones are having fun at their Star Camp, you can indulge in the spa, before reuniting for evenings of colourful Cuban shows and dancing.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room Service
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Beachfront location
  • Volley Ball
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Boasting a prime location on beautiful Varadero Beach. Transfer time from Havana Airport: 3 hours.

Hotel information

386 guest rooms and junior suites on 3 floors in 11 buildings. All rooms are air-conditioned with balcony or terrace, satellite TV, mini-bar restocked daily with beer and soft drinks, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and iron and board. WiFi access is available and the amount of complimentary allowance is based on each room type. After the allowance runs out you can purchase top ups at the main reception. WiFi accounts will only work in the hotel. Double rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. These rooms include 5-hours of complimentary WiFi.

All Inclusive of: all meals (in the main buffet restaurant), snacks and local brand drinks. Guests are entitled to one visit to each of the à la carte restaurants per week. All entertainment and activities above unless otherwise stated.

Double Tropical rooms have views to the gardens or to the lake, with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. These rooms include 5-hours of complimentary WiFi.

Junior Suites have garden views, 10-hours of complimentary WiFi, living area with sofa and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Superior, located near the spa, sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Junior Suites Superior include 15-hours of complimentary WiFi.

Family Rooms are located near the kid's club and water park, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 4 children (extra beds are available in the room). This room type is only available for families travelling with children younger than 11 years old.

4 restaurants: Ambrosio Restaurant (open for buffet Breakfast, lunch and dinner), La Parrilla (International, open for à la carte dinner), Manzoku (Japanese, open for à la carte dinner), La Dorada (Mediterranean, open for à la carte dinner). 6 bars: El Bohio Beach Bar, La Perla Pool Bar, Los Arcos Lobby Bar, El Rancho Beach Bar, Cigar Bar La Vitola, La Rumba Theatre Bar. Room service* (11:00am-11:00pm).

Daily activity programme including shows for adults and children. Regular evening entertainment including live music, theme nights and folklore shows. Gaz 53 Nightclub (open until 2:00am)

3 swimming pools including large freeform pool with whirlpool, small relaxation pool and animation pool. Children's pool. Children's Aqua Park (4-12 years). Fitness centre, sauna* and Jacuzzi*. Spa and beauty salon*. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing. 2 tennis courts. Table tennis. Pool table. Archery. Volleyball, beach football and basketball. Giant chess. Golf course nearby*. Mini kids' club (4-12 years). Teen Room.

WiFi access is available and the amount of complimentary allowance is based on each room type, you will be given a login and password upon check-in. Standard rooms get 5 hours free WIFI, Junior suites get 10 hours free WIFI and Spa rooms get 15 hours free WIFI (initially and then the WIFI account can be topped up free of charge). If you are in a Standard or Junior Suite you must top up by paying 1.00 CUC per hour, you can go and top up the temporary account that was given to you when you checked in). All top ups (free or paying) should be done at the main reception. Gift shop. Laundry service*. Babysitting*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at this property is up to and including 11 years. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great but Quiet!

Apr 11, 2020 manroopj

I really loved the staff at this resort. They were all very attentive and helpful. Adrian was a great server and we loved talking to him. He went above and beyond for us and even gave us his personal lighter because the resort sells cigarettes and cigars but don't sell lighters so he was great for helping us. The food was good, but they had alot… Read more
I really loved the staff at this resort. They were all very attentive and helpful. Adrian was a great server and we loved talking to him. He went above and beyond for us and even gave us his personal lighter because the resort sells cigarettes and cigars but don't sell lighters so he was great for helping us. The food was good, but they had alot of the same stuff at the buffet. I didn't have high expectations because Cuba is known to have okay food compared to other resort destinations. This resort had one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. The only downfall of my trip which is not the resorts fault at all is that it was cold out and the resort was very quiet when I went. They didnt have many people there at all which kind of killed the lively vibe of it. I also wish their pool was heated as it was super cold. But over all this resort was a great place to be! Read less
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Mar 31, 2020 Alex L Swanley, United Kingdom

We stayed in this hotel as part 2 of our holiday after already being in Havana. We stayed at this hotel for 6 nights as a group of 8 of us. The hotel is beautiful! It was an absolute pleasure to stay here with everything being pristine and a nice environment to stay in. The hotel comprises of a large lobby area with a nice 24hr bar, 3… Read more
We stayed in this hotel as part 2 of our holiday after already being in Havana. We stayed at this hotel for 6 nights as a group of 8 of us. The hotel is beautiful! It was an absolute pleasure to stay here with everything being pristine and a nice environment to stay in. The hotel comprises of a large lobby area with a nice 24hr bar, 3 restaurants and 1 buffet restaurant, a cigar lounge, a little shop, the most beautiful pool, a pool bar, a pool grill, the most stunning beach and a beach bar and grill. The rooms were relaxing, clean and comfortable. They had lovely bathrooms, beds are super comfortable/ huge, each room had amenities such as a safe and a balcony! Following my recent review of the Iberostar in Havana I must remind you that this is a Cuban 5* so it may not match up to your comparison of other 5*s but I loved it all the same! We tried 2 of the 3 restaurants and the buffet. The Japanese restaurant was delicious and entertaining (would recommend) otherwise the Buffet was our favourite. Great selection of fresh food! What made this place so special though (besides a beach that’s out of this world) were the staff. We felt welcomed and appreciated, they were all polite and kind especially the members of staff at the Buffet! Yara and her friend/colleague made my birthday very special as we were over this for this! Evening entertainment was great too with a lot of thought and time gone into it! Great for sitting outside watching with a cigar in one hand and a glass of rum in the other! Varadero is a very different scene to the rest of Cuba but is great if you want some relaxation after the beautiful chaos of Havana! Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Read less
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Mar 29, 2020 P1015983

There are over 50 hotels in Varadero, Cuba and I've stayed at around 20 and this resort is the best by far. Food: Cuba has a reputation of having sub par food, but the buffet and restaurants where all excellent. Fresh fish cooked on the spot, the shrimp are amazing and the variety is very good. For lunch, on the beach and around the pool a… Read more
There are over 50 hotels in Varadero, Cuba and I've stayed at around 20 and this resort is the best by far. Food: Cuba has a reputation of having sub par food, but the buffet and restaurants where all excellent. Fresh fish cooked on the spot, the shrimp are amazing and the variety is very good. For lunch, on the beach and around the pool a chef makes fresh burgers that are to die for. Staff: The staff if very friendly. By our third day, our regular waitress would come and greet us at the door and give us a big hug before seating us. The bar staff are also very nice, with the table service being very fast. Cleanliness: The hotel is very clean and in very good condition for a 10+ year old hotel. Our room was ok. Furniture was a little beat up and our TV didn't work, but we were just unlucky, because we were in an older building. Other buildings have already been renovated with flat screens on the wall and newer furniture. The beach is fabulous... Lot's of chairs and umbrellas, we never had to wake up early to reserve chairs, there were plenty. Negatives: The only negative is exchanging money. Make sure you exchange at the airport, because the hotels take advantage of you. For 1 Canadian dollar you get 0.68 Cuban dollars. The airport has a much better exchange rate. This hotel is one of, if not the most expensive hotel in Varadero, Cuba but is worth every penny. This is my go to hotel now in Cuba. Read less
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Mar 29, 2020 Pmboehm

Recently stayed at the Iberostar Selection for the second time in two years as part of a Sunwing package. Again, a memorable experience. Excellent food and entertainment, exceptionally attentive staff at all levels. Our visit took place just before the COVID-19 global pandemic. Hotel authorities were aware and taking precautions. We will be… Read more
Recently stayed at the Iberostar Selection for the second time in two years as part of a Sunwing package. Again, a memorable experience. Excellent food and entertainment, exceptionally attentive staff at all levels. Our visit took place just before the COVID-19 global pandemic. Hotel authorities were aware and taking precautions. We will be back once all this is over. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Resort and Service

Mar 20, 2020 823murraym Ottawa, Canada

Just arrived back from our vacation to Cuba with another family and we were very impressed with the resort, the food, and most importantly the service. The new buffet area has lots of options for all meals, and there is always lunch and snacks available at the beach bbq and the cafe. The beach was beautiful and the vacation exceeded my… Read more
Just arrived back from our vacation to Cuba with another family and we were very impressed with the resort, the food, and most importantly the service. The new buffet area has lots of options for all meals, and there is always lunch and snacks available at the beach bbq and the cafe. The beach was beautiful and the vacation exceeded my expectations. I would definitely book again at this resort. Read less