Varadero

Varadero's reigning luxury resort for adults creates an aura of castaway-island seclusion, amid swaying Royal palms, tropical gardens and an unequaled beachfront that's dotted with thatch-roofed shelters. — Fodor's

Varadero's first luxury hotel remains in the top tier of area resorts with six wings that fan out like flower petals from a lush circular atrium. — Fodor's

With a big asking price, you going to have high expectations of this adults-only Meliá resort. — Lonely Planet

The smaller, more grown-up alternative to the Meliá Varadero next door, Las Américas has a no-kids policy, a nice slice of palm-tree-embellished beach and fancy chandeliers. — Lonely Planet

With 1,035 rooms, the mid-range Memories is one of the biggest resorts in Varadero. — Oyster

It's now an upscale hotel atop Varadero's 18-hole golf course with a top-floor bar conducive for sipping sunset cocktails. — Lonely Planet

One of the best values in Varadero, this cheerfully retro property is right in the center of town, though it nevertheless has a great beachfront. — Fodor's

Repeat visitors (and there are many) regularly applaud the excellent service here. — Lonely Planet

A lavish plant-draped lobby leads to 580 rooms, with the recently added set of digs on 'The Level' raising the stakes with their own private concierge service. — Lonely Planet

The 574-room Paradisus Varadero is one of the area's top luxury resorts, and delivers plenty of wow factor, with a stunning lobby, large ocean-view pool, and beautiful white-sand beach. — Oyster

Gleaming marina views, plus access to a host of eateries and shops within the marina complex that makes the stay that little bit more varied than at the other all-inclusives. — Lonely Planet

You're in for a treat. — Lonely Planet

This top-of-the-line, rather grandiose resort has an impressive pool with dramatically eclectic design elements, including domed temples on islets, connected by Venetian bridges. — Fodor's

There's everything you need here: landscaped garden, patio, three smart rooms with queen-size beds and flatscreen TVs, restaurant specializing in fish, and – best of all – Beny himself. — Lonely Planet

Two rooms, one with its own neat little breakfast bar, front a peaceful private courtyard below, whilst up and round the corner, Betty will cook for you. — Lonely Planet

Named for a nearby giant cactus that the hotel developers mercifully didn't bulldoze, the Patriarca has a few worthy quirks. — Lonely Planet

A superb house with three rooms on a quiet back street, with hosts that are amongst Varadero's favorites with travelers. — Lonely Planet

A venerable old 1930s hacienda-style building, the huge Kawama was the first of the 50-plus hotels to inhabit this once-deserted peninsula more than 70 years ago. — Lonely Planet

One wonders if this former personal residence of dictator Fulgencio Batista would still appeal to his opulent taste. — Lonely Planet

Suspend your judgment on Varadero’s tallest and most architecturally unsubtle resort. — Lonely Planet