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Valentin El Patriarca Varadero vs Melia Peninsula Varadero
Both Ocean Varadero El Patriarca and Melia Peninsula Varadero are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Ocean Varadero El Patriarca scores slightly better than Melia Peninsula Varadero. Ocean Varadero El Patriarca is ranked #6 in Varadero with approval from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Valentin El Patriarca Varadero
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Autopista Sur km 18, Punta Hicacos, Varadero, Cuba
From $128 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Upscale
"The 420-room Ocean Varadero El Patriarca is arguably the most modern family-friendly all-inclusive in the area."
Full review
"Named for a nearby giant cactus that the hotel developers mercifully didn't bulldoze, the Patriarca has a few worthy quirks."
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Melia Peninsula Varadero
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Parque Natural de Punta Hicacos, Matanzas, Varadero, Cuba
From $177 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"This upscale, family-focused resort has a village-like feel, with avenues of palm trees leading to white-clapboard, Key West-style buildings."
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There are nine restaurants and snack bars to choose from, plus nightly entertainment and programs for both kids and teenagers.
"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."
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