Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in Cuba

By Ryan Prudhomme |
|7 min read

Cuba is a unique destination in the Caribbean. Apart from its long stretch of white-sand beaches, Cuba is a time machine where tourists come to feel the nostalgic 60s vibe. A favorite destination for those who love not just history and beaches, Cuba is home to many all-inclusive resorts providing everything from accommodation to food and drink inclusions, thereby assuring a wonderful escape. Read this list and get to know Cuba's top all-inclusive resorts.

Meliá Cayo Coco (Cayo Coco, Cuba)

An upscale 5-star resort, Meliá offers an all-adult atmosphere for those who want to enjoy solitude and romance. This luxury all-inclusive Cuban resort lies along Cayo Coco Beach, famous for its pink flamingos. Due to its location, guests can get acquainted with Cuba's wildlife.

The resort has four restaurants and five bars while offering smoking and non-smoking rooms. Modern and well-fitted with the best amenities, the best accommodation is its bungalows overlooking a natural saltwater lagoon.

1. Highlights:

  • Only guests 18 and above are allowed for total relaxation
  • It offers a mini-market for guests

2. Tips:

  • Get the suites in the lagoon to watch sunrise and sunset without leaving your room
  • Ask which foods served are gluten-free

Royalton Cayo Santa Maria (Cayo Santa Maria Cuba)

Another adult-only resort for your next Cuban vacation is Royalton Cayo Santa Maria, with the beach only four minutes away. If you love small resorts, this resort is suited for you with their 192 rooms. The first Royalton property in the Caribbean, they emphasize romance and wellness with their oceanview accommodations of regal and modern décor. The whole property bears rustic Caribbean flair. To name some of their services and facilities, Royalton Cayo Santa Maria offers poolside bars, two outdoor pools, 24-hour service, and personalized check-in/check-out.

1. Highlights:

  • Resort offers all-day butler service
  • Resort has a 24-hour café by the lobby

2. Tips:

  • Get sea-facing rooms for privacy and stunning views
  • Be a frequent guest and on your third visit, a tree will be planted and named after you

Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa (Holguin, Cuba)

A romantic all inclusive Cuban resort, Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort & Spa lies next to Bahia de Naranjo National Park, 59 kilometers from downtown Holguin. Accommodations range from garden villas to junior suites with sea views. Offering utmost privacy to all guests, luxury services include luggage unpacking, hydrothermal spa service, personalized check-in/check-out and welcome cocktails and champagne.

1. Highlights

  • Guests have private access to Bahia Naranjo National Park
  • Offers in-room spa experiences like Cleopatra bath and Purple Grape Bath

2. Tips

  • Request for personalized coordination and assistance
  • Book the Junior Suite for added services and facilities

Meliá Las Dunas (Caibarien, Cuba)

A beachfront property, Meliá Las Dunas offers bungalow-style accommodations with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. While most all-inclusive resorts in Cuba are adults-only, this resort welcomes families without sacrificing the needs and preference of couples by offering a separate area for families. As a luxury resort, it has four pools, fitness center, beauty salon, and comprehensive leisure program.

1. Highlights:

  • The beach is only 10 meters away from the resort
  • There are 11 restaurants in this resort

2. Tips:

  • Stay longer or more frequently to avail special offers and discounts
  • There is a 24-hour international clinic two kilometers away

Iberostar Varadero (Varadero, Cuba)

A beachfront property facing the Gulf of Mexico, Iberostar Varadero is a large property composed of 11 buildings. This 5-star resort is only eight kilometers away from the nearest airport and one of the top family-friendly all inclusive Cuban resort. For families, Iberostar offers a kid's club( 4-7), Maxi Club ( 8-12) kid's pool, playground and well-appointed family rooms. Iconic for its tropical Cuban architecture, upscale services offered are spa, salon, gift shop, meeting room, professional shows nightly and a wide array of sports.

1. Highlights:

  • For entertainment, resort offers thrice a week nightly shows
  • Resort has its own nightclub

2. Tips:

  • Request for wheelchair access room for those with limited mobility
  • Take part in its long list of complimentary activities like dance lessons and archery

Hotel Playa Pesquero (Puerto Arturo, Cuba)

For authentic Caribbean experience, this resort offers bungalow accommodations encircled with relaxing gardens. Not far is the beach where guests can enjoy swimming, engage in various water sports or indulge in a romantic walk. Guests who wish to take a break from the beach can enjoy lounging by the outdoor pool or ease those tired muscles in the hot tub. Rooms are modern and range from standard to premium, fitted with ample amenities and facilities. Hotel Playa Pesquero has two restaurants as well as a 24-hour bar.

1. Highlights:

  • Playa Pesquero where the resort is located is a long and large beach
  • Resort offers full entertainment program

2. Tips:

  • Go to the beach early to get the best spot and umbrella
  • Upgrade to premium for better services

Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort & Spa (Varadero, Cuba)

Facing the white-sand beach of Varadero Beach, this adults-only luxury hotel is located in one of the most pristine areas of Hicacos peninsula. Guests are assured to get nothing but the high standard when it comes to service, amenities, and facilities. The resort with its full-service spa also offers five restaurants, six bars, a nightclub, beauty salon and sports from catamaran sailing to tennis. Enjoy the Cuban beach with free-flowing mojito and daiquiri.

1. Highlights:

  • The pool complex's main pool has bridges, swim-up bar, falls, and a Jacuzzi
  • Daily entertainment on the beach

2. Tips:

  • Upgrade to Diamond Club for exclusive services and amenities
  • Those with mobility issues can stay in its four wheelchair-accessible rooms

Meliá Buenavista (Pedraplén a Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba)

Like its sister resort, this all inclusive Cuban property has idyllic accommodations of bungalows over stilts. Elegant and refined, this Meliá Buenavista promises total privacy and exclusivity to its guests. The resort is tucked in a secluded area with coves and calm waters, making it one of the top resorts when it comes to romantic getaways. Rooms are elegant with separate bathtub and shower, a terrace with outdoor shower, and a well-stocked bar. On top of their in-house restaurants and bars, Meliá Buenavista has a spa, gym, and 24-hour room service.

1. Highlights:

  • Resort is surrounded by three beaches and coves
  • Located in a Biosphere Reserve

2. Tips:

  • Visit sister resorts within the Meliá group in Cuba
  • Make use of the resort's beach and pool concierge

Meliá Las Americas (Varadero, Cuba)

Tourists with golf on top of their things to do in Cuba should book at Meliá Las Americas, a luxury golf hotel. This all-inclusive resort in Cuba not only offers direct access to the Golf Club, but its rooms have an unrivaled view of the golf course and the sea. Rooms are energizing with tropical colors matched with Caribbean furniture. Its ocean-facing atrium lobby is a local icon. For dining, Meliá Las Americas has six restaurants and six bars. After tee time, relax at any of its four pools, two of which have hydromassage.

1. Highlights:

  • Guests have access to 18-hole golf course
  • Clubhouse offers extensive leisure program

2. Tips:

  • Get a bungalow for privacy and spa services
  • Some restaurants require smart casual attire

Hotel Playa Costa Verde (Holguin, Cuba)

A kid-friendly resort in Cuba, Hotel Playa Costa Verde is set on a nice beach. With Pesquero Beach only a stone's throw away, guests will spend their day frolicking and swimming by the shore. The resort also has a nice outdoor pool while offer various sports like water polo and windsurfing. Rooms are upscale, neat, and spacious. For those with kids, enjoy the Kid's Club ( 4-12) and other kid-friendly activities including a mini-disco.

1. Highlights:

  • Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of wine
  • Food is available 24/7

2. Tips:

  • Wear trousers at night to avoid mosquitos
  • Book for rooms on upper floors

Cuba is a place to be carefree while indulging in a dynamic culture. With these all-inclusive resorts, make the best of your Cuba vacation. From adults-only to family-friendly resorts, these properties will surely surpass your expectations.

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