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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas

4.0 of 5
Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)
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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas
Ranked #29 of 57 hotels in Varadero
3.5 of 5 stars 2234 Reviews
25 May 2012 -
Jessica L
24 May 2012 -
mommabear2001
 
 
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  • Very good(17)
  • Seafood restaurant(15)
  • Main building(15)
  • Front desk staff(11)
  • Very nice(11)
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

ROOM A friend and I stayed at the Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, but roomed on the Arenas Blancas side. We paid $50 extra for an ocean view room, which was worth it. So Nice to wake up to every morning! The room was alright, clean enough to stay in, though I would not attempt to sit on the furniture. It... More

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Red Deer, Alberta. Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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This is our second trip to Cuba but the first at this resort. We returned from the Barcelo Solymar in Cuba on May 21 2012. There was my (hubby 50, me 51 and my mom 84) We stayed n a bungalow suite which was great it has a double bed, sitting area, t.v, table and chairs, bathroom, and air conditioner... More

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Calgary, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
161 helpful votes 161 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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The Arenas Blancas is an older resort and as others have said it could use a coat of paint in some areas. When I was there, they were in the process of replacing the chairs in the rooms with new single hide-a-beds so they are certainly putting an effort into maintaining the property. We had an oceanview room (#4332) and... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Dear Madam, we really thank you for your comments on Barcelo Arenas Blancas Resort. The resort is being renovated with new furniture rooms, new panoramic elevators in order to give our clients, the confort they expect. I will transmit your comments to all staff and we look forward to see you soon in Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Resort. kind regards... More

Hamilton
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

You can be tired and old but you don't have to be dirty. This hotel has alot of interior glass windows and doors, the doors also have a glass panel handle. They were an abomination of germs and dirt. What makes it worse an employee stands at some of the doors all day?? It takes nothing at all to wipe... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Client, we thank you for your comments in tripadvisor, which it gives us important fedback from our guests, which it helps us to improve our services. Regarding the elevators and airco, the problem is going to be solved soon. kind regards Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas GM More

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1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
3
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I stayed at the Barcelo Arenas Blancas April 23 to May 7, 2012 and I am looking forward to returning in September. The Hotel is showing it's age on the outside and can use some paint in a few areas. We had four rooms and all were large, clean and nicely decorated. This is one of my many since 1999... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Madam, we really thank you for your positive comments about Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, that surely will motivate the staff . Since Arenas Blancas is together with Solymar, we are improving the facilities and rooms in order to give our clients, the standard they expect. Hope seeing you soon back in Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas. kind regards Rafael Rosselló... More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I stayed at the Arenas Blancas from Apr 29- May 6 with a large group of friends and family. I have previously stayed at All Inclusive Resorts (Dominican and Mexico- 10 times). I am shocked at the high rating that this hotel has received on this website. I would never return to the Arenas Blancas for the following reasons: 1.... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Dear client, we thank you for your comments in tripadvisor, which it gives us a rellay good feedback from our guests. I will pass the comments to the staff involved, in order to improve our service. The Arenas Blancas is being renovated with new furniture in the rooms. With the laundry is a general problem in Varadero, due to it... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Do not use this hotel if you wish to sleep at night. The place was all geared up for young Canadians who were there just to get wasted on booze. OK if you are young & want to party all night though. We had to call reception 3 times to send security in the early hours of the morning to... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear client, we apoligize for the inconveniences you had during your stay at Solymar. These groups are mainly at the resort during two months. Howewer we already have more security staff in order to keep them on silence at night. We look forward to see you in any Barcelo Hotels. kind regards Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas GM More

Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

So I went to the Barcelo Solymar in April of 2011 and again in April of 2012. It was such an amazing trip, the weather was gorgeous all week and we met a lot of cool people. This year our rooms were a lot nicer, they renovated a little bit and added a flat screen tv in our room. Last... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Dear client, we thank you for your positive comments, which we will trasmit to all staff . We are still renovating the resort, in order to offer our best service to the clients. We hope seeing you soon at Barcelo Solymar Resort. Sunny regards from Varadero General Manager Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas More

Bispham, null, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I visited the Solymar for a second time at the end of April into May. Although the raucous young Canadians were around during the first week, it didn't spoil our holiday - but we did know what to expect. Overall, the staff were courteous, helpful and our room attendant was superb - spotlessly clean - thank you... More

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BarceloSmAb, General Manager at Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Dear client, We thank you for your visit again at Barcelo Solymar and fro your comments. We are actually working, controlling the young people, having more security guards around the complex, in order not to disturb the other clientes. We hope seeing yo soon at Barcelo Solymar Resort. yours sincerely Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas GM More

Lichfield, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

i would not stay at this hotel if you paid me too. we had no air con no water to have a shower, hotel needs revamp or knocking down and starting again, complained daily management not interested, waste of two grand, the hotel is more like an 18 to 30 More

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Hotel Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Also Known As

  • Barcelo Solymar
  • Barcelo Hotel Solymar
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero
  • Barcelo Hotel Varadero
  • Barcelo Solymar Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Hotel Cuba
  • Barcelo Solymar Beach Resort
  • Barcelo Solymar Varadero Cuba
  • Barcelo Sol y Mar
Address: Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba (Formerly Barcelo Solymar)

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