Overview
This hotel boasts a beautiful white sandy beach and a prime location and is walking distance from the lively town of Varadero.
Please note: Barceló Solymar does accept student groups and there may occasionally be a high volume of students on property.
Stay at 1 Play at 2. Guests Staying at Barcelo Solymar are able to share all facilities at the Occidental Arenas Blancas.
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
525
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Non-motorized water sports
- Nightly entertainment
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 1 child
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
- 1 king bed
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Living room
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
Amenities
Exterior
Hotel exterior
Lobby
Beach
Beach sports
Pool
Pool Bar
Pool Bar
Beach Bar
Grounds
Habanos Store
Cigar Bar
Buffet restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Fitness Centre
Sports Court
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Outstanding Staff Who Truly Make This Resort Shine
Samantha G (Prince Edward Island, Canada) on Dec 13, 2025
Our stay at Barceló Solymar in Varadero, Cuba was a truly memorable experience, thanks largely to the incredible people who work there and consistently go above and beyond for their guests. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed with warmth and positivity. Amari from Security at the front door deserves special recognition—his smile alone can brighten your entire day, and his welcoming presence sets the tone for the resort. He makes everyone feel happy, safe, and genuinely appreciated. The lobby bar at Solymar was a favourite gathering spot during our stay. The entire bar staff were friendly, attentive, and always in great spirits. Drinks were well prepared, service was efficient, and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. Dining at the Salomar buffet was made even better thanks to Yenis and José, who provided exceptional service. Their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made every meal enjoyable and stress-free. The pool bar at Arenas Blancas was another highlight. A huge thank-you to Stephen, Iris, José, Juan, and Hector, who brought energy, friendliness, and nonstop smiles every day. Their hard work and positive attitudes created such a fun and welcoming environment. We would also like to recognize Alejandro and Natasha, who truly go above and beyond to make your stay special. Their dedication, warmth, and willingness to help with anything you need made a lasting impression on us. Christian, who is in charge of the rooms, was exceptional as well. He was always friendly, approachable, and proactive in making sure we had everything we needed and that we were happy and comfortable throughout our stay. Time spent at the beach was just as enjoyable thanks to the amazing team there. Gabrielle, who works on the beach, does a fantastic job and helped make our beach days relaxing and stress-free. At the beach bar, Catherine, our waitress, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, and always smiling. A heartfelt thank-you to Teresa in Guest Services, who truly looks after everyone with warmth and care. She greets guests with a smile and goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels supported and happy during their stay. For anyone considering spa services, McDalia deserves special recognition. She gave the best massage I’ve ever had, and her skill and professionalism made it an unforgettable experience. While the resort itself is starting to show its age in some areas, this is more than made up for by the incredible staff and the care put into maintaining the property. Everything is always very clean, and the gardeners work incredibly hard. The grounds are beautiful, lush, and meticulously maintained, adding to the relaxing and pleasant atmosphere throughout the resort. Barceló Solymar may have a few imperfections, but its heart lies in its people. The warmth, professionalism, and genuine care shown by the staff turn any shortcomings into minor details and transform your stay into an unforgettable experience. We would happily return and highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for outstanding service and a welcoming Cuban resort experience.
Unique experience
Sabour S on Dec 10, 2025
Occidental blanca and Barcelo Solymar is one of the best hotel in varadero near to the down tiwn varadero near Matanza ,the room is exelent ant the services are very good the bech is with clean every night a lot of activitys.
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