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Occidental Arenas Blancas
Occidental Arenas Blancas
Occidental Arenas Blancas
Occidental Arenas Blancas
Occidental Arenas Blancas

Occidental Arenas Blancas Stars Stars Stars Half stars

Varadero, Cuba

358 rooms in the hotel

358

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

8 restaurants at the hotel

8

Restaurants*

6 bars at the hotel

6

Bars*


Description

The Cuban atmosphere of the plaza will charm you during your stay at the Barcelo Arenas Blancas. The hotel is situated on a beautiful beach and is just a short walk from tourist attractions such as the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of downtown Varadero. It's an ideal spot for families, as its long stretch of white sand beach with shallow waters allows even the youngest children to swim safely and build sandcastles. You can also enjoy international cuisine at one of the à la carte restaurants or take advantage of a varied buffet. The hotel also offers numerous activities for all ages. As it's part of the Barcelo Solymar Arenas Blancas Resort complex, you also have access to the other hotel and its facilities. Finally, it is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.


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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

139
278
138
50
26

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
57%

Entertainment

10 / 10
45
9 / 10
16
8 / 10
119
7 / 10
80
6 / 10
88
5 / 10
70
4 / 10
53
3 / 10
20
2 / 10
43
1 / 10
26
0 / 10
33
Overall look
62%

Overall look

10 / 10
38
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
199
7 / 10
81
6 / 10
86
5 / 10
63
4 / 10
43
3 / 10
25
2 / 10
20
1 / 10
23
0 / 10
23
Bar(s)
61%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
52
9 / 10
35
8 / 10
158
7 / 10
78
6 / 10
84
5 / 10
66
4 / 10
40
3 / 10
33
2 / 10
33
1 / 10
26
0 / 10
19
Buffet(s)
48%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
18
9 / 10
7
8 / 10
98
7 / 10
58
6 / 10
102
5 / 10
65
4 / 10
77
3 / 10
40
2 / 10
56
1 / 10
63
0 / 10
41
Room
62%

Room

10 / 10
52
9 / 10
30
8 / 10
180
7 / 10
82
6 / 10
79
5 / 10
52
4 / 10
51
3 / 10
25
2 / 10
31
1 / 10
22
0 / 10
24
Staff
73%

Staff

10 / 10
147
9 / 10
68
8 / 10
162
7 / 10
65
6 / 10
56
5 / 10
47
4 / 10
26
3 / 10
16
2 / 10
19
1 / 10
17
0 / 10
8
Pool(s)
70%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
144
9 / 10
58
8 / 10
150
7 / 10
64
6 / 10
56
5 / 10
46
4 / 10
20
3 / 10
19
2 / 10
15
1 / 10
25
0 / 10
27
Beach
91%

Beach

10 / 10
383
9 / 10
88
8 / 10
101
7 / 10
20
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
8
Cleanliness
68%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
97
9 / 10
55
8 / 10
189
7 / 10
62
6 / 10
71
5 / 10
47
4 / 10
21
3 / 10
20
2 / 10
28
1 / 10
20
0 / 10
20
Restaurant(s)
60%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
54
9 / 10
29
8 / 10
150
7 / 10
57
6 / 10
95
5 / 10
62
4 / 10
52
3 / 10
33
2 / 10
28
1 / 10
20
0 / 10
26

Résumé des avis

The hotel is appreciated for its beautiful beach and ideal location near the city center. The staff is often described as welcoming and helpful, contributing to good value for money. Furthermore, the rooms are considered clean and spacious, and the à la carte restaurants are highly regarded. Nevertheless, no recurring negative points were reported by a significant proportion of guests.

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Reviews

Raynald B.

Spouse travel, March 29, 2026
95%
My recommendation is the Dream Jade Resort and Spas because we changed our package.
mon avis est l'hotel dream jade resort and spas parce que ont as changer de forfait

The agency states it's 20 minutes from the airport; by taxi, yes, but with the agency's bus, it's 1 1/2 hours. There's no representative at the hotel, and the beach is unswimmable, full of rocks—not small ones, but large ones that have been there for years. An agent from Trois-Rivières (I won't name her) referred us to this hotel. Unfortunately, I don't think she was well-informed about the problems I've described. I will never do business with that agent again.

l'agence indique 20 minutes de l'aéroport,en taxi oui mais avec le bus de l'agence 1 1/2 hrs,pas de représentant a l'hotel,plage pas baignable plein de roches pas des petites mais des grosses qui sont la depuis des années,c'est une agente de trois-rivieres sans la nommé qui nous as référer cette hotel,malheureusement je crois qu'elle n'était pas bien informer des problemes que je vous ai indiquer,plus jamais je vais faire affaire avec cette agente,

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Review details

Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
4/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
8/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
N/A
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Michelle R.

Family travel, February 16, 2026
80%
Old but very clean
Vieux mais très propre

The hotel isn't new, but it's very clean and the staff is truly fantastic. The à la carte restaurants are excellent, as are the breakfast and dinner buffets.

L'hôtel n'est pas jeune mais très propre et le personnel est vraiment génial. Les resto à la carte sont super bon ainsi que les déjeuner et souper au buffet.

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Entertainment
4/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
6/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
4/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
6/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Valérie P.

Spouse travel, February 9, 2026
50%
Pleasant site, nice hotel but lacking in love
Site agréable, hôtel sympa mais manque d’amour

Worn

Usé

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Review details

Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
4/10
Bar(s)
5/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
5/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
1/10
Beach
3/10
Cleanliness
5/10
Restaurant(s)
6/10

Denis P.

Spouse travel, February 8, 2026
100%
Great, but it's a shame it was cold.
Super mais dommage qu'il faisait froid

Departing from Quebec City 4 hours late...

Avec 4 heures de retard en partance de Québec.....

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Review details

Entertainment
N/A
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
N/A
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
N/A
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

France M.

Spouse travel, February 6, 2026
75%
Employer super
Employer super

The swimming pool needs love

La piscine a besoin de amour

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Review details

Entertainment
6/10
Overall look
6/10
Bar(s)
6/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
6/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

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