Meliá Varadero reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.5 Excellent

  • Cleanliness 4.3
  • Location 4.5
  • Rooms 4.2
  • Service 4.3
  • Value 4.2

11068 TripAdvisor reviews

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Beautiful experience

A2312ZZdavidr on Apr 23, 2026

Melia Varadero is an amazing hotel! This was the best choice for my family. The staff were professional and very attentive toward us, especially Paricio, he is a special chef and Julia on reception assisting us with any of our needs. This is a very well managed facility. We will soon return!!

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Fabulous stay

Stuart K on Apr 22, 2026

We’ve just returned from a wonderful stay at Meliá Varadero, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Despite the current situation in Cuba, the entire team worked tirelessly to ensure guests felt welcome, comfortable, and well looked after—they are a real credit to the hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. Every member of staff went out of their way to make our stay special, creating an atmosphere that felt both relaxing and comfortable. A huge thank you to everyone at Meliá Varadero for making our stay so meaningful—we leave with amazing memories and hope to return again in the Future.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Simply the Best??

wendyholm (Fanny Bay, Canada) on Apr 17, 2026

I have been a devoted fan of the Melia Varadero since I first discovered it in the late 90's. Although by no means the newest, it its dramatic architecture makes it the most beautiful of Varadero's many hotels. But even more beautiful than its amazing ambiance is the welcoming warmth of it staff. From the time you pull-up until the time you depart you will be made to feel special by all of the Melia staff. There are 6 restaurants ranging from fine dining to buffet to casual, from Paella to Japanese to Italian. And I have quickly become addicted to "The Level". Taking up the entire top floor, The Level offers 24/7 concierge service, a lovely lounge and lots of little perks like an la carte breakfast restaurant and complementary golf.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 1 out of 5

Awful experience

Lynne L on Apr 14, 2026

Arrived late ,room had a musty smell,very dated Couldn't sleep due to a generator going all night Tried to open the balcony door, the handle fell off Horrible view from balcony,looking at containers and bins Food was awful, no salad or fruit Mainly bread cheese ham Very noisy dining room Asked the cleaners for milk/tea/ coffee every morning, didnt get any The pictures are not thr reality,very dark and depressing Cash/personal belongings taken from my case in the room which I left on the bed as I was leaving When I complained to management they asked me why I didnt use the safe and said there was nothing they could do,very unhelpful I would advice anyone to steer clear from this hotel,definitely not 5 star,more like 2 star and that would be for the beach

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

The best ever

Guy B on Apr 12, 2026

I have been to many hotels but this one is the best by far. The service is impeccable. It's very friendly and I must absolutely commend Adrian Daniel and yosleydi they will answer every need you have. I will for sure return

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