Paradisus Varadero

Varadero, Cuba

Bohio
Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View
Sunset Grill (Family Concierge)
The Reserve Junior Suite
The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim-Up
The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim-Up
Junior Suite Royal Service
Ara
Royal Service Rooms
Cairi
Kids' Club
Kids' Club Bar
Bohio
Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View
Sunset Grill (Family Concierge)
The Reserve Junior Suite
The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim-Up
The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim-Up
Junior Suite Royal Service
Ara
Royal Service Rooms
Cairi
Kids' Club
Kids' Club Bar

The hotel

Set on one of Cuba's beautiful beaches, the Paradisus Varadero is a great complex with a fantastic range of amenities. The main hotel has several restaurants to choose from, and the bars are open 24-hours a day, so there's no need to watch the clock for last orders! There are six scattered swimming pools to lounge by, and the young ones will love the activities on offer at the baby and mini-clubs, allowing you time to soak up the sun in perfect peace. When feeling active, the list of activities is almost endless - try your hand at a variety of water sports including kayaking. For pure indulgence, the spa features two hydrothermal circuits and a superb relaxation terrace with janzu pool, swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. At night, enjoy a cocktail at one of the bars overlooking the ocean, before deciding whether to head for an Italian, an International gourmet restaurant, Mexican, Fusion or Japanese for your evening meal. Heading over to The Reserve, you will find a further two more restaurants Bana and Fuego — you'll be spoilt for choice! Evening entertainment is available to suit all ages, so make sure you have yourself some night-time fun, whether you're 5 or 105!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Creche
  • Kids Club
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

On the white sands of Varadero, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Varadero. Located within the Varadero Ecological Reserve. Transfer time from Havana Airport: 3 hours.

Hotel information

794 rooms, all with air-conditioning, seating area, satellite TV, telephone, coffee maker, mini-bar (restocked daily), safe, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. The Paradisus Varadero is split into three separate areas within the resort; the main Paradisus Varadero is located along the beach with swimming pool and restaurants; the Royal Service area is towards a man-made rocky beach with separate swimming pool and restaurant; the Family Concierge is a spacious wing with facilities aimed specifically for families with own swimming pool and 4 restaurants. Guests staying in the Paradisus Junior Suites and Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View Rooms cannot access restaurants, bars and facilities that are exclusive to Family Concierge or Royal Suite guests. Paradisus Junior Suites are on split levels on the ground floor overlooking the gardens, with separate seating area, a majority have a shower only. Junior Suites have 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks and drinks, all activities and entertainment above unless otherwise specified. Guests are entitled to visit the à la carte restaurants on two occasions per week.

Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View have sea views, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

The Reserve Junior Suites, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim-up Rooms are located on the ground floor and offer direct direct access to the pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 

The Reserve benefits-

  • Lavish Family Suites
  • Private pools with valet service
  • Private beach areas with valet service
  • Life Enriching Activities arranged just for your family (like sushi making!)
  • Elegant VIP Lounge with private check in/out designed with children in mind
  • Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snacks
  • Special children’s in-suite amenities including robes and slippers
  • Luxury amenities for adults
  • ‘Bathtime Fun’ Jacuzzi® preparation
  • Cookies and milk turn-down service
  • Customised mini-bar with drinks and snacks just for kids
  • “Welcome” Paradisus Kids Beach Kit
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Supervised Kids' Camp
  • Luggage packing and unpacking
  • Pillow menu for adults and children

Royal Service Suites (adult-only):

80 Junior Suites Royal Service located in 28 two-storey bungalows. All feature personalised mini-bar restocked daily with premium beverages, 24-hour room service, butler service and pillow menu.

Junior Suites Royal Service are stylish and spacious, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suite Ocean View Royal Service are located towards the front of the Royal Service area and face the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Royal Service room benefits-

  • Butler service (using the butler menu)
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Carrying bag for beach towels
  • Bath conditioning with incenses, salts and candles (once per stay)
  • 24-hour room service
  • Daily turn-down service
  • One YHI-SPA water journey included per guest per stay
  • Unlimited Green Fees at the Varadero Golf Course
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Custom premium bar, according to client preferences
  • Pillow menu
  • In-room spa service*
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte
  • Guaranteed reservations in à la carte restaurants
  • Tea time and snack
  • 20% discount for YHI-Spa massages
  • Exclusive swimming pool
  • Pool and beach concierge
  • Complimentary WiFi access in Royal Service lobby area
  • First pressing service free (two pieces of cloth per guest)
  • Exclusive Gourmet Restaurant
  • Late check-out until 2:00pm
  • Separate building or area/floor
  • Exclusive Lounge Reception
  • Complimentary in-room dining service (à la carte dinner service in-room)

Please note: children are not permitted to stay in the Royal Service Suites.

  • 2020 honeymoon offer: book a minimum 6 night stay between 4 Jan '20–3 Jan '21 and receive private check-in with welcome cocktail (subject to arrival time), special room for honeymooners, floral gift in the room, bottle of cava and chocolates in the room, romantic turn-down on the first night, housekeeping service after 11:00am and before 3:00pm, honeymoon breakfast in room once during stay, late check-out guaranteed until 3:00pm, one romantic dinner during the stay, priority reservations at specialist restaurants and a special honeymoon gift. 

    Marriage certificate to be shown on arrival, date must be within 6 months of intended stay.

  • Early booking bonus: book by 31 Mar '21 to receive 15% off the Paradisus Junior Suite and Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View rooms for travel between 1 Nov '21–3 Jan '22. 

    Book by 31 Mar '21 to receive 20% off the Junior Suite Royal Service, Junior Suite Ocean View Royal Service, The Reserve Junior Suite and The Reserve Junior Suite Garden Swim Up rooms for travel between 1 Nov–21 Dec '21. 

11 restaurants: Ara (Cuban and International cuisine, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner), Turey (International cuisine, open for dinner), Vento (Mediterranean cuisine, dinner), Los Agaves (Mexican, dinner), Sakura (Japanese-style Teppanyaki, dinner), Gourmet (International cuisine, dinner), Bana (Oriental and Cuban, dinner), Ranchón-Grill Bohío (ranch grill, lunch and dinner). Gaby (exclusively for The Reserve and Royal Service guests; Cuban and International cuisine, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner), Olio (exclusively for The Reserve and Royal Service guests; trattoria-type Italian cuisine, à la carte dinner), Fuego (exclusively for The Reserve and Royal Service guests; French cuisine, dinner). Exclusively for Royal Service guests; Bella Mar Restaurant (International cuisine, open for buffet and à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please note: reservations are required for any speciality or à la carte restaurant. 13 bars: Carabo beach bar, Hicacos and Hatuey beach bars, Kristal lobby bar (open 24-hours), Cairi (snack bar open 24-hours), Fun Pub Areito and Toa (pool bar). La Notte Royal Service lobby bar (open 24-hours) and Rincon Frances pool bar are exclusive to Royal Service guests. Lunas lobby bar (open 24-hours), Sky Bar, Avenue Bar, Sunrise Bar and Sunset Grill snack bar are exclusive to The Reserve guests.

Fun pub open 7:00pm-1:00am. Nightly live entertainment and mini-show for children.

5 swimming pools; 2 in the main section (open to everyone), 2 in the Family Concierge (for Family Concierge and Royal Service guests) and 1 in the Royal Service (exclusive to Royal Service guests). Spa with massages*. Fitness centre. Jacuzzi. Tennis. 18-hole golf course nearby*. 3 floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, pool tables and volleyball. Water sports available including catamaran sailing (sailing instructor mandatory*), pedalo and kayaks. Free scuba-diving (reservations required) introductory lessons available in the pool. Electronic games room. Lounge with films and soft drinks. Baby club (1-4 years), kids' club (5-12 years) and mini-disco in the evenings (5-12 years). Teenage club.

24-hour room service including an upgraded menu for Royal Service guests. Hairdresser*.

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

3 nights.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: ineffect at night.

Please note: child ages at this property up to and including 12 years. Children are not be permitted to stay in the Royal Service Suites.

Please note: guests staying in the Paradisus Junior Suites and Paradisus Junior Suite Ocean View Rooms cannot access restaurants, bars and facilities that are exclusive to The Reserve or Royal Suite guests.

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May 6, 2020 MaryAnne W Toronto, Canada

This past March break would have been our third visit to this resort. Because of Covid 19, we had to cancel our trip. My grandchildren, children and I were so disappointed. We love this resort and hope to return as soon as possible. We always stay in ocean view rooms. Cuba is a perfect place for a family vacation. The staff at Paradisus are lovely… Read more
This past March break would have been our third visit to this resort. Because of Covid 19, we had to cancel our trip. My grandchildren, children and I were so disappointed. We love this resort and hope to return as soon as possible. We always stay in ocean view rooms. Cuba is a perfect place for a family vacation. The staff at Paradisus are lovely people. Some even remembered us from last year. The beach is pristine and safe for swimming. The grandchildren loved the kids club. We had to drag them away everyday. Ignore comments about the food in Cuba. The people, the culture, the weather, the beach and the safety is why you go. And there is plenty to eat in the dinning room. Bring Canadian cash and convert it to pesos at the hotel for tips. Leave your loonies and toonies at home. And no, the Cubans aren’t after the American dollar. Leave those home as well. I can’t wait to go back to Paradisus. I hope we don’t have to wait too long. Read less
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May 3, 2020 aoifeo592 Toronto, Canada

We have travelled to Cuba 6 times now and this is our first time at this resort. I will never stay anywhere else in Cuba again. I can’t say enough good things about this resort. From the moment we got there Lily took care of us and didn’t stop until we left. She even made sure she knew what time we were leaving so she could come say bye. I even… Read more
We have travelled to Cuba 6 times now and this is our first time at this resort. I will never stay anywhere else in Cuba again. I can’t say enough good things about this resort. From the moment we got there Lily took care of us and didn’t stop until we left. She even made sure she knew what time we were leaving so she could come say bye. I even forgot my e-reader in the room and didn’t realize until we got the airport and she sent it in a cab to the airport for me!!! She is an angel with a great sense of humour. We were a family of 8 with 3 rooms and I cannot stress enough how amazing the rooms are. The rooms were all modern and clean. Our main room had a dining room, kitchen and bedroom with a beautiful king size bed, an amazing soaker tub with outdoor shower, an enormous private patio to a swim out pool. I have never gone to Cuba and actually spent so much time in a room but that’s how beautiful they were. We had everything we needed right there and the private patio with cabana was a god send. The staff were so friendly and kind, and we were so happy and grateful to have Lily taking care of us. She is what made our stay so wonderful and she came to see us everyday to make sure we had everything we needed. We always go back to Cuba for their beautiful white soft sands and crystal clear water and this beach was no different. ❤️ The food was decent, again it’s Cuba, I don’t know anyone who travels to Cuba for the food. The only down side were the mosquitos at night but it’s not a resort thing it’s a Cuba thing. Myself and my oldest son got over 50 bites. I wish they could spray the resort or something. Overall our stay was amazing and we will definitely be back. I think next time we’ll take a trip just the two of us and enjoy some down time as it’s not really a vacation when you have 5 kids. If you’re on the fence between this resort and another one, definitely go here and contact Lily!! She will make sure your stay is amazing!! Read less
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May 3, 2020 Amigo1114

My experience at the Paradisus was a beautiful one for my family and I. The staff was the greatest, they were always attentive and always gone the extra mile to make my family and I , stay a pleasurable experience. We will always have beautiful memories coupled with exciting smiles of our time at the paradisus. With all that being said, I would… Read more
My experience at the Paradisus was a beautiful one for my family and I. The staff was the greatest, they were always attentive and always gone the extra mile to make my family and I , stay a pleasurable experience. We will always have beautiful memories coupled with exciting smiles of our time at the paradisus. With all that being said, I would like to say a big thank you to every single staff at the Paradisus hotel, for giving me and my family the best experience ever. Read less
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Apr 30, 2020 katarinal2016 Mainz, Germany

Before we booked the hotel, I have contacted Paradisus to ask when renovations are going to finish and they told us the day which was something like 20 days before the day we planned to come. To make the story shorter, the renovation was not finished even when we left. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to royal service which at least improved our… Read more
Before we booked the hotel, I have contacted Paradisus to ask when renovations are going to finish and they told us the day which was something like 20 days before the day we planned to come. To make the story shorter, the renovation was not finished even when we left. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to royal service which at least improved our experience a bit, otherwise, it would be a complete disaster. Pros: Great, great thanks to Jorge, a bartender in the pool bar in Royal service. He indeed made our days better. One, if the not only person who knew how to do his job professionally. Overall hotel was clean, the room was regularly cleaned and towels exchanged on a daily base. Cons: the same food every lunch and dinner. I don't understand why is it so hard to learn at least to fry fish properly so it is not raw or overdone. Pizzas were okay. A la carte restaurants are a joke. Mostly they don't have what you ask for, our you get a dish which is not at all what it has been described. So then it was better eating in the buffet at least you take what you want. Christmas dinner I would rather forget, food was too salty therefore inedible. So sad... Twice we didn't get our food ordered through room service. Heard many complaints from the guest, worst being no warm water for showering, in Royal we had. Even though I lowered my expectations from Cuba, it was not enough because let be honest for the money you spend there you can get way more at many other places. Read less
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Apr 7, 2020 Discover21469158021

We travelled to Paradisus Varadero as three families in March 2020. Our transfer from the airport was quick and very pleasant. We arrived at the resort at lunch time. The front desk staff were very friendly and our rooms were great. We all had beautiful beach views and stayed in buildings 12 and 13 which are beside each other on the beach. We… Read more
We travelled to Paradisus Varadero as three families in March 2020. Our transfer from the airport was quick and very pleasant. We arrived at the resort at lunch time. The front desk staff were very friendly and our rooms were great. We all had beautiful beach views and stayed in buildings 12 and 13 which are beside each other on the beach. We had asked to be put in close proximity to each other. Lilier went out of her way to make sure that we were together. Her communication was excellent and so helpful. Thank you Lilier. We hope to meet you again one day. The beach is absolutely magnificent. We had amazing weather and loved lying on the beach, swimming in the beautiful turquoise water, and walking the beach. My children enjoyed playing in the sand and collecting shells. We didn't use the pools much as we are beach lovers but the pools are beautiful and clean looking. The bartenders at the beach bar were very friendly. We really enjoyed the food. The main buffet served a nice selection of food that was always warm. Our favourites were the made to order omelettes and pastas. We also enjoyed the carved meats. We ate at a few of the a la carte restaurants. They were all really good. Our rooms were all really nice. I loved the shower! Always hot water. Nice new bathrooms and the room was always cleaned well. We enjoyed walking around the resort in the morning before the heat set in. It's very well laid out and beautifully kept. We plan to return next year. Read less