Iberostar Varadero

The Iberostar Varadero is a 5* resort located on the Cuban peninsula of Varadero. It is popular with families, groups and couples, and most especially with weddings.

Located 45 minutes from Varadero International Airport and 20 minutes from the town of Varadero, the Iberostar Varadero is one of the newest resorts in the area. Rooms are large and clean with lovely bathrooms complete with separate shower and bath. Minibars are refilled daily with soda, water and beer.

The beach is lovely with powder-soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, which are quite shallow so you can walk far out before it gets too deep. However, the beach is a little narrow and doesn't allow alot of space for lounge chairs; the ones they do have out get taken very early each morning.

The Iberostar Varadero offers one buffet and three a la carte restaurants - Japanese, Mediterranean (which offers mostly seafood) and Cuban. As one may expect, the Cuban offers the best and most consistent quality; although, the Japanese is definitely the most entertaining as it is Teppanyaki style. The buffet isn't bad, but there is a noticeable shortage of frest fruits and vegetables. Drinks are mostly domestic brands, but there are a few international brands available, such as Bailey's, Gordon's Gin and Jamieson's Whiskey.


Here are the good and not so good points of the Iberostar Varadero:


Pros:

*Newer resort with larger than average rooms
*Room service included
*Disco onsite
*Great entertainment staff (Star Friends)
*Four pools (one for kids, one for games/aerobics, one for sports and
one for relaxation/quiet)
*Excellent Kids Club


Cons:

*Beach is extremely narrow
*Food quality inconsistent
*Food is not available all hours
*Tipping is expected
*Lots of mosquitoes


Althought the Iberostar Varadero is a little more expensive than other resorts in the area, you are getting more for your money as you are guaranteeing great service, larger than average rooms and wonderful entertainment. However, if you are a beach person, you may want to stay elsewhere.