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Looking for a place to stay in Varadero? Then look no further than Hotel Club Tropical, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Varadero to your doorstep.
Hotel Club Tropical is a family-friendly hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms.
Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Varadero.
Given the close proximity to Iglesia Santa Elvira (1.3 mi), guests of Hotel Club Tropical can easily experience one of Varadero's most popular landmarks.
Travellers looking to enjoy some shrimp can head to Varadero 60, La Casa De Al, or La Gruta. Otherwise, you may want to check out a cafe such as Terracita's Cafe.
During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Artecru (0.7 mi) and Parque Central (1.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Club Tropical as you experience everything Varadero has to offer.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
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Family Resort
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
Location
Ave 1ra Hotel Villa Los Cosos, Varadero 42200 Cuba
Hotel Club Tropical
4.6 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled near picturesque beaches and key attractions, Hotel Club Tropical is lauded for its prime location, enhancing guests' experiences. Many visitors appreciate the hotel's clean, well-appointed rooms and the staff's exemplary service, though some suggest the bathrooms need better upkeep. While the hotel's amenities generally receive positive reviews, with special mentions of the pristine beach, there are mixed feelings about the food variety and all-inclusive package.
The atmosphere is mostly considered cozy, although some guests have expressed concerns. Overall, opinions on value and service are mostly positive, with the hotel's cleanliness consistently praised.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Uninviting
Rooms
Clean
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Satisfactory
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The Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Varadero that really deserves a reclassification because the director Barvaro and the deputy director Osvaldo and their entire team do an excellent job so that their guests have the best stay. There is a lot of variety in the buffet, which speaks highly of Chef de Cuisine Nelson who was always attentive to ensure that everything was kept impeccable. The kindness of all its workers in all areas makes your experience at the hotel truly 5 stars. The maids in rooms 1318 and 3301 3302 were very attentive and pleasant in their treatment, as was the supervisor of the Idania apartments. Greetings to Amarilis, Lazaro and the entire team at the Buffet who always gave us the best attention and always with a smile and making sure that we missed nothing. The work of the guy at the cigar bar was great and they prepare very good cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. The apartments on the beach are very well equipped and for every problem the maintenance team was always there to ensure that it was resolved as soon as possible. In short, recommended 💯.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Everything turned out much better. The room is on the 2nd floor (third Russian), renovated, odorless, with air conditioning, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, TV. Everything is fine in the bathroom. Good cleaning. I'm glad I chose this hotel.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Tourists from Canada, no Russians, one I was, feeding well for Cuba,the staff is friendly, in the store attached to the hotel do not buy anything expensive and poor quality goods, take dollars, small do not necessarily, there will change, across the street sour bought Tropicana toilet water for 30 dollars, citrus smell, and face cream for 15 dollars-alicia, Cuban products. Take the rope to the balcony and hang the laundry, it won't dry in the toilet. Tours at Pegasus a euro, converted in dollars- 100 euros-130 dollars. Have a good time!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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- [ ] The room: we had a superior room with sea view (1101), beautiful large room with a seating area, a king bed, a large balcony with 2 chairs and a table and a beautiful ocean view... There is a mini fridge but it remained empty for 2 weeks because even water is not included! We are told to drink tap water which is filtered but it is a bad idea unless you want to empty your intestines .. The bathroom is ok, large ceramic shower with good water pressure, never ran out of hot water or electricity for 2 weeks! - [ ] The white sandy beach is beautiful, 20 km long so you can walk en masse! There are enough palapas and sun loungers for everyone. We had no seaweed and there are no pebbles or shells so no risk of injury. There are garbage cans on the beach but people, unfortunately, do not always use them and when they are full, not always emptied quickly... There is a bar near the beach and sometimes service to your deck chair... - [ ] The buffet now because at this Pension there is only the buffet. Lunch is very good, eggs or omelets every day, homemade waffles (they have a waffle maker!) and lots of fruits: mangoes, pineapple, papaya, guava... We had bacon 2-3 times... The coffee is ordinary but they have Italian machines at the Lobby Bar and Snack Bar and we took many excellent cappuccino! The snack bar offers only sandwiches: omelets, ham and cheese... -[ ] At lunch there are several kinds of rice and grills: beef, pork, fish and squid... Few vegetables, cucumber and sometimes avocados. There are desserts and always excellent ice cream... - [ ] In the evening it’s not bad the same so redundant, but we had lobster twice (Friday)... To break the routine, we went to dinner at the restaurant every two days. There are excellent ones including the Vaca Rosada within walking distance (charming property owner who speaks fluent French) and two Italians: the Don Alex (excellent pizza) and the Nonna Tina (great atmosphere, it feels like Italy!). We also went to El Aljibe (very short menu but grilled fish and rice with excellent black beans) and Vernissage (I ate better pasta in pesto than in several restaurants in Quebec!) - [ ] The return went well despite an hour delay due to the storm in Florida. At the airport, few things to eat except sandwiches or pizza at $6 US!... The boarding was a bit messy employees not respecting the priority offered by the More... [ ] True, there are many Cubans at this Pension. Most behave well but unfortunately, especially at the buffet, some think they are allowed, pass in front of you, empty the dishes and are downright selfish and arrogant!...
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Prévoir un budget restaurant et arrivez tôt au buffet!
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I recently stayed at Club Tropical on an all-inclusive package, and while there were a few positives, the overall experience left much to be desired due to several major issues.
**Positives:**
- **Great Staff**: The staff at Club Tropical were a real highlight. They were friendly, accommodating, and always eager to help. They made a noticeable effort to ensure that guests felt welcomed.
- **Great Location**: The hotel is ideally located near beautiful beaches and attractions, offering easy access to the surrounding area.
**Negatives:**
- **Terrible Food & Drinks**: Unfortunately, the food and drinks were a major disappointment even for Cuba. ZERO variety, NO eggs. NO desserts. Fruit was unripe and the quality of the food was subpar at best. Many times, key ingredients or alcohol were out of stock, leaving limited options. The drinks were weak and poorly made, adding to the overall letdown.
- **Overcrowding by Locals**: The hotel allows locals to come in daily, which led to overcrowding at meal times and at the bars. These guests seemed to get priority service, often consuming all the food and drinks before paying guests had a chance. This created frustration, especially during peak times when it was hard to find anything to eat or drink.
- **Uncomfortable Entertainment**: The entertainment staff constantly asked for tips, often in a forceful and uncomfortable manner. It detracted from the enjoyment of the performances and created an awkward atmosphere.
- **Health Concerns & Poor Customer Service**: I became sick during my stay, and instead of offering assistance or arranging transportation to a clinic, I was threatened with being added to a "not fit to fly" list by Sunwing, the travel provider. This response was not only unhelpful but also quite distressing, leaving me feeling unsupported in a time of need.
- **Uncomfortable Atmosphere with Local Women**: There were a lot of women at the hotel who seemed to be looking for relationships with male guests, often with the intention of being "rented" or financially supported. The staff appeared to turn a blind eye to this behavior, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere for many guests. It felt like a part of the resort's culture that went largely unchecked, and it certainly wasn't what I expected from a supposedly family-friendly all-inclusive resort.
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While Club Tropical has a great staff and an excellent location, the quality of food, drinks, and overall guest experience was very disappointing. The overcrowding, forced tipping, and uncomfortable atmosphere with local women looking for relationships all detracted from what could have been a relaxing vacation. Coupled with the lack of support when I became ill, I would not recommend this hotel to others. I won’t be returning.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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We were in varadero from October 19 to November 1, 2024 we were relocated upon arrival due to the power outage all over the island of Cuba but when she returned and we arrived at the tropical club we had a warm welcome the staff is most welcoming and makes sure that we lack everything. Despite the fact that they have difficulty to stock up like all the hotels we were received as if we were part of the family for a long time we had a very clean 2 bedroom apartment on the beach as the rest of the site by the way I am very satisfied with my stay at this hotel there are many repeating Quebec customers who josh with us of everything and nothing that invite us to join them for activities like Halloween party .. the Cuban party etc.. I will definitely go back soon
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Me and my partner spent an excellent week of Christmas vacation there. It's a small family-sized hotel with all the necessary services. The atmosphere was festive, the staff were welcoming, smiling at all times, ready to help you despite the language barrier (you can always speak in English). The beach is heavenly - well maintained, supervised and close by (we walked barefoot without danger of hurting ourselves right up to the hotel's foothills...) The catering was almost perfect and unlimited, the cuisine healthy... (for the country that does not prosper). Small problem with drinking water, but it is resolved fairly quickly. So, I recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to spend a good time in comfort without demanding too much.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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I have just finished my 21st vacation at Club Tropical and I am very happy with my experience. Club Tropical has been renovated and it looks amazing. The new Manager, Mr. Barbaro Honorio Dias Gonsalez has to be the very best Manager in all the years I have been going to Tropical. Every day he is very hands-on and very visible everywhere in the Hotel . The changes at Club Tropical are totally amazing from the reception area, rooms, dining room to the 2 bars. Kudos (elogios) to the Manager for all his good management and hard work. Tropical is a very well situated quaint hotel in town with a wonderful beach and pool. Because it is a smaller hotel, the staff remembers you from year to year. One has the impression of being part of a family, not just another tourist as we have experienced at larger and pricier hotels in Varadero. I have been to Varadero 56 times and I have stayed in many different hotels 3*, 4* hotels, and I still come back to Club Tropical because of the ambiance. As usual, the excellent Public Relation Representative "Emilce" went out of her way to welcome us and to keep in touch and make sure that I was happy with my accommodation and service. No need to worry because we found our room always well cleaned by smiling and helpful maids whom we have known for many years. The hotel has been making great efforts to improve every year. The number of chairs and beds around the pool and on the beach are plentiful. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. The food and soup were very good but sometimes a bit repetitive. We were a bit disapointed with the fact that there was no pasta bar this year. I assume that pasta was not accessible to the hotel this year. There was plenty and a good variety of fresh fruits, raw or cooked vegetables, meat and fish. I think people need a reality check, when you go to Cuba you are not in Canada so enjoy the beach, the sun, the lovely Cuban people and stop being negative about the food and little things that don't really matter. If you want a 5* hotel go for it. It might not be as good as you might think. Myself I prefer a 3* hotel in the centre of Varadero where you are close to restaurants, the "hop-on, hop-off bus which stops right in front of the hotel, the many flea markets close by. The proximity to downtown Varadero is a bonus if you like to take walks and catch the local scenery/routine. ClubTropical offers excellent value for an economy hotel and I would not hesitate to recommend it to my family and friends or anyone seeking a pleasant vacation "Without having to break the Bank". Finally, many staff members speak english and some speak french. The only negative issue is that they need to do some work with the hardware in the bathrooms in the rooms and the pipes. The pipes are a bit rusted. Club Tropical was full when we went for our 2 weeks vacation and I know why, it is wonderful place to stay in Varadero.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Book early this quaint little hotel gets book very fast.
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I am a repeat customer of the club tropical hotel, my stay was from August 28 to 31, I am going to start by saying that I will repeat this hotel without a doubt, but I am writing so that you can take my opinion into account if possible and improve even more, Being an Islazul hotel, as a customer I think it is very good, but I have some comments. My disagreement is with the buffet table service, what bothered me most is that a lot of time is wasted waiting in line at the grill, unfortunately there is no other option in the hot part, in the 3 days there was only minced meat and chicken, yesterday For example, the chicken was practically boiled, and the rice was full of stones, The pork, the fish, the beef, only on the grill, so we have no choice but to go, the vast majority who are in the hotel to that one place, so it is logical that there will be a long queue that this causes. Last year the buffet service (I mean the clerks) was much better, and this year I don't see it that way, on several occasions I had to get up to carry the empty plates that were bothering me on the table. I take this opportunity to congratulate Kenya (table buffet), I affectionately called her Run the Road, because she didn't walk, she ran quickly to be able to do her job in the best possible way, always with a smile and very kind. The relationship that exists between the reception, the waitress and maintenance is very positive. The day we arrived, the maintenance guys were in one of our rooms making repairs. On one occasion I reported the air conditioning and in a very short time they solved it without making any repairs. room change. The day we arrived, August 28, when we went to the snark, the ham and cheese sandwiches, too simple, a sample of cold cheese and ham, unfortunately of very poor quality. In the lobby bar it caught my attention that the boy who worked today, August 31, does not wash the glasses, he only rinses them, he does not use detergent or other implements to wash the glasses that are used there.
I hope that this evaluation will help the hotel to further improve its service.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We returned to Club Tropical after a 2 year covid absence. The hotel has seen some improvements since our last visit. The lobby area has been remodelled, a new children's play area built, a boardwalk to the beach, and a new beach bar was getting the final touches. The Wi-Fi worked much better than before and is a bargain at about 25 cents/hour. There are no a la carte restaurants at the hotel but the buffet provided a good selection. There are restaurants nearby which are affordable - El Torro, La Sangria, and the Pink Cow come to mind. The hotel seems determined to raise its star rating. Unfortunately, years of being a bargain hunters destination has left it with a core of regular customers who might not be consistent with becoming a more family oriented operation. The management and staff are motivated but the clientele may hold them back. All in all it's a good hotel. Lots of hot water, clean, friendly staff, a/c worked well, reasonably good food, and no problem getting at seat poolside or at the beach. The biggest plus is the location - walk out the front door and you're downtown, walk out the back door and you're on the finest beach in the world.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are more places to choose from in the Varadero area.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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