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Fantaistic location, beautiful hotel with amazing facilities. The food at this hotel was at an incredible level - probably the best food at an all inclusive, with carvery every evening. A member of our party was unwell, and the onsite doctor was of the highest level, we were vey impressed. Incredible grounds, with beach and garden sunbathing. Highly recommended.

This review is long overdue however better late than never! Our group of 8 truly loved this resort. We had an incredible week in April 2025. This resort checked all the boxes for us. The beach was perfect, beach bar really close as well as an additional bar just up from the beach which was a snack bar as well. Service was great. No long wait ever. I always rise early to enjoy the sunrise and get a great spot on the beach for our group. Never an issue with getting palapas because I am there so early however there were plenty of loungers and shade. We didn't spend much time at the pool, but it was lovely when we did go. The entertainment staff...Ale & Yety to name a couple (I am horrible with names...there are so many deserving of shout outs!!), were so amazing at their jobs...so friendly, engaging, and full of energy. They work long days and always have a smile and encourage folks to get involved and have fun. The lobby bar scene was awesome. The atmosphere was one of the best I have experienced at any resort with the epic hanging greenery. If you start your evening early you should definitely check out the piano bar. Talented performers there which we were happy to enjoy before heading to main lobby for further entertainment like salsa dancing. After midnight you can continue the party with continued entertainment at the beach bar with dancing and dj's. So, endless entertainment for those interested. We also enjoyed the cafe in the morning. Excellent coffee and great service. The elevators were operating pretty good. There was some short delays but nothing significant. Sarah was so helpful in booking our a la cartes for us. With a large group this is a bonus. Grateful for her help, she was lovely! We all upgraded to get ocean view and it was so worth it. Rooms were fine with a beautiful view over the pool and ocean. Our group always enjoy the Catamaran excursion as well. It is a large day on the water with a crew who are awesome at their job. So entertaining, we keep going back! Big thanks to Tito and his crew! A few staff names that I did make note of however there are many more...Yudania, Hector, Danay, Tanning, Danala, Ageal, Ale and Yety. Many thanks for the dedication to your work. We appreciate you, we see you, and we can't wait to return. We truly hope you and your families are well. All our best!

We usually post review after every trip which we update as we remember lol We returned last Thursday : Blau Varadero ?????????? I’m not sure where to start, we travel to Cuba 2 to 3 times per year and our expectations aren’t high. Like most, we expect warm weather, great beaches, something cold to drink, awesome people and something to eat so we won’t starve. Did Blau meet our expectations, your damn right did, it met them and blew them out of the park We got in late, around 11:30PM and the bus ride took about 25 to 30 minutes . Checkin was a breeze. The counter staff were awesome and we were off to our room, ready to enjoy our new adventure in next to no time. Our first stop was the 24 hour snack bar for a couple of gin and soda and we watched a few people dance, obviously having a good time and then we made our way back the main structure. We entered an extremely clean, comfortable, garden view room, which basically allows you to look out Over the little moat in front of the resort. Room 212, I believe you need floor 7 for ocean The next morning we started our little routine, which was heading over to coffee corner, which was staff by two amazing ladies and one pretty cool dude and I started off with a latte and an espresso, which again was amazing and Kara got a latte as well. We were off to a great start We then found one of our little nooks, which is actually that little island of seating out in front of the lobby bar, and we sat in the sunshine. We Enjoyed the view, enjoyed our coffees and then we headed to the room to get changed for the beach. ??? Let me tell you and it’s been a while since I’ve been to Varadero and now I remember why I fell in love with the island. you can walk a half hour ( at least) each way, passing multiple resorts, with White sand under your feet and amazing clear blue water beside you There are lots of Palapas , the beach bar is awesome and the lady staffing it, make some amazing drinks with a menu that is updated daily. There were no shortages at this bar and after a couple of beach drinks, we made our way back up to the poolside lunch buffet. ?? I have to stress if you’re used to buffets at home these are not it, but if you’re willing to wait a few minutes for meat to grill, you will not be disappointed. I had some of the best chicken and beef I’ve ever had in Cuba at this resort. And the pool clean, clean, clean with lots of chairs lots of space and a moderate level of music playing that was sometimes live but mostly DJ Also, there’s this cool little part in between the beach and the pool, which is basically loungers down in the shaded area, which I found awesome . Great place to relax read a book and enjoy some shade or torture your significant other Personal note: This resort is funny. It looks huge, but it’s small, it seems busy, but it’s quiet. I know it doesn’t make any sense but this resort is anything and everything you want it to be. If you want dancing, go to the disco bar at the 24 hour bar at night, if you want quiet go sit and listen from the lobby bar to the entertainment or find your own nook of which there are many. Speaking of the lobby bar, hands-down, the best bartenders in Cuba and yes, we tip them well, in American one dollar bills and Canadian five dollar bills and we never Waited, even with lineups and they had everything at this bar…….there were zero shortages And then on Wednesday night, I believe they had Canada night and they had a whole spread for us up in the piano bar, which again was them going above and beyond to show their appreciation for Canadian tourist who frequent the resort ???? I honestly don’t have one complaint and nothing but appreciation and accolades for this resort . We are looking up booking again in October and I will name everybody once I make sure I don’t butcher their names, but you will not go wrong staying here. Between the two of us, we have been to the island almost 20 times in this by far was our best resort and best adventure yet ?? * this was voice to text so I will edit at some point ?? ??????????

Awesome experience! Everything was great! The service, cleanliness, best food in Cuba, entertainment was fantastic! The beach was beautiful! À la carts were fantastic with beautiful music and entertainment. I can’t say enough about BLAU Varadero. I have been to Cuba 25+ times. Always staying in a different resort, in different parts of the island. I must say the BLAU was my favourite overall! Thank you to all of this staff and entertainment crew, who went over and above to make my vacation so enjoyable, comfortable, and amazing! I can’t wait to go back, as soon as things get better for the beautiful Cuban people. ????

I love so much the experience in the hotel, it was amazing. Thanks for everything . Xoxo