Grand Memories (Riu Varadero Beach) Resort, Varadero, Cuba


We had an awesome time considering the weather was nice (especially when you're skipping Canadian winter😉). The resort was full as we there during Christmas week and New Years Eve but still found the service good; didn't have to wait more than a few minutes for any type of service. 

The adults only section was an extra 100 bucks and well worth it for the quietness, private restaurant and cans of beer and food service around the pool. Since we were with our little kiddo, we couldn't go to the Adult Section. But it's good for those travelling as couple.

Beach was busy but when an employee saw me sitting on a towel on the beach he quickly went to get me a lounger. 

As a second timer to Cuba I definitely see that you have to "ask"  for things there, unlike places like the Mexico where everything is "Offered" to you. But the employees were friendly.

Entertainment was alright. We didnt watch any shows, but had good times in the lobby at night and impromptu dancing in the courtyard outside.

Went for a day trip in Varadero and that was fun!

The la cartes were ok. The Italian especially had very slow service. Us, and others we met left before service was even finished. The buffets were busy but always had a good variety of food to eat. Tipped one of the waiters our first night, and each time after that he would look for us and seat us in his section with plenty of drinks, and even brought us extra plates from the kitchen when they ran out one night.

Room was clean and decent. 

Overall was a good trip for the money-probably wouldn't go back to Varadero as one time is enough.



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