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Barcelo Solymar
Barcelo Solymar
Barcelo Solymar

Barcelo Solymar Stars Stars Stars Stars

Varadero, Cuba

525 rooms in the hotel

525

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

9 restaurants at the hotel

9

Restaurants*

11 bars at the hotel

11

Bars*


Description

• Soak up the sun on the hotel's spectacular white-sand beach • Enjoy a variety of amenities and access to the Occidental Arenas Blancas • Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Varadero's city center, located within walking distance of the hotel. The Barcelo Solymar property, boasting stunning ocean views along Playa Azul, offers guests incredible all-inclusive tropical getaways. The hotel features three swimming pools, two of which are reserved for children, as well as a children's playground, a fully equipped fitness center, a multi-sports court offering pickleball and basketball, a volleyball court, board games, and a variety of non-motorized water sports. Looking for some quiet time? Drop your little travelers off at the kids' club and enjoy the daily entertainment or sip a drink at one of the poolside bars. Not only is this property conveniently located within walking distance of Varadero town center, but guests also benefit from the unrestricted "Stay at 1, Play at 2" shared amenities with the neighboring Occidental Arenas Blancas hotel. Dine like royalty at the various buffets and à la carte restaurants serving international, Italian, or seafood cuisine. In the evenings, feel right at home in the comfortable accommodations, including bungalow-style suites, some with sea or garden views, and equipped with an in-room safe and, upon request, a balcony or terrace.

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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%

153
157
77
35
19

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
57%

Entertainment

10 / 10
31
9 / 10
7
8 / 10
114
7 / 10
48
6 / 10
54
5 / 10
37
4 / 10
23
3 / 10
26
2 / 10
21
1 / 10
28
0 / 10
27
Overall look
67%

Overall look

10 / 10
41
9 / 10
66
8 / 10
130
7 / 10
35
6 / 10
45
5 / 10
36
4 / 10
18
3 / 10
22
2 / 10
15
1 / 10
5
0 / 10
21
Bar(s)
64%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
47
9 / 10
37
8 / 10
129
7 / 10
44
6 / 10
56
5 / 10
28
4 / 10
23
3 / 10
22
2 / 10
15
1 / 10
22
0 / 10
18
Buffet(s)
57%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
25
9 / 10
31
8 / 10
111
7 / 10
35
6 / 10
66
5 / 10
29
4 / 10
31
3 / 10
28
2 / 10
29
1 / 10
24
0 / 10
29
Room
64%

Room

10 / 10
46
9 / 10
37
8 / 10
134
7 / 10
38
6 / 10
51
5 / 10
35
4 / 10
28
3 / 10
15
2 / 10
19
1 / 10
15
0 / 10
21
Staff
75%

Staff

10 / 10
124
9 / 10
58
8 / 10
105
7 / 10
36
6 / 10
35
5 / 10
30
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
11
2 / 10
15
1 / 10
8
0 / 10
10
Pool(s)
74%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
91
9 / 10
58
8 / 10
143
7 / 10
38
6 / 10
18
5 / 10
29
4 / 10
11
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
14
1 / 10
8
0 / 10
17
Beach
91%

Beach

10 / 10
273
9 / 10
66
8 / 10
59
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
7
5 / 10
10
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
5
Cleanliness
72%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
78
9 / 10
66
8 / 10
134
7 / 10
31
6 / 10
39
5 / 10
23
4 / 10
18
3 / 10
7
2 / 10
24
1 / 10
5
0 / 10
15
Restaurant(s)
62%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
39
9 / 10
30
8 / 10
124
7 / 10
39
6 / 10
61
5 / 10
31
4 / 10
25
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
32
1 / 10
13
0 / 10
28

Résumé des avis

The beautiful beach, very clean and well-equipped, is particularly appreciated. The staff is frequently praised for their warm welcome and helpfulness. The hotel enjoys an excellent location near the city center, and its grounds are considered attractive, clean, and well-maintained. The swimming pools are also pleasant, and the buffet food is often considered good and varied. A few guests have occasionally mentioned aspects that could be improved.

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Reviews

Alain B.

Solo travel, February 22, 2026
80%
Cuba is very beautiful
tres beau ses cuba

We lacked nothing, a very beautiful place

on manque de rien tres belle place

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
6/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
6/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Marc-andrÉ B.

Solo travel, February 20, 2026
75%
All the hotel staff are friendly, helpful and always smiling.
Tous le personnel de l’hôtel est sympathique, serviable et toujours souriant.

🏢The hotel is well located, very close to the city. It's just a few minutes' walk from restaurants and outdoor markets. The hotel is aging, like most of Cuba's infrastructure. The third-floor room with a sea view was spacious, and the view from the balcony was splendid. The elevator is often out of order, so be prepared to walk up the stairs. During our two-week stay, we never experienced any issues with water pressure or hot water for the shower. The air conditioning always worked. 🥗 The breakfast buffet offers a variety of poached and hard-boiled eggs, as well as omelets. Pancakes, ham, French toast, and peanut butter are also available. There's a variety of fresh fruit and juices every morning. The lunch and dinner menus are similar, with choices of chicken, pork, fish, salad, sandwiches, and vegetables. There are several ceviche options. Lobster, octopus, oysters, and sushi are occasionally offered. There's a snack bar near the beach that offers chicken, fish, and pork cooked over charcoal, along with salads and fruit. The four à la carte restaurants offer a change from the buffet; a different, more relaxed menu. My favorites are the Italian and Mexican restaurants. Local musicians stroll around the grounds every day. 🏐Activities are offered daily on the beach or by the pool by the entertainment team, such as dancing, bingo, beach balls, and crazy games. 🏝️I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. I recommend it for the beach and its friendly staff. 🩷🇨🇺

🏢Hôtel bien situé, très près de la ville. A quelques minutes de marche des restaurants et marchés extérieurs. L’hôtel est vieillissant comme la majorité des infrastructures de Cuba. Chambre vue sur mers au troisième étage spacieuse, vue du balcon splendide. Ascenseur souvent brisé, donc prévoir de monter les étages à pieds. Sur deux semaines, il n’y a eu aucun manque de pression et d’eau chaude pour la douche. L’air conditionné a toujours fonctionné.

🥗 Le buffet au déjeuner offre une variété d’œufs pochés, cuits durs ou omelettes. Des crêpes sont offertes, du jambon, pain doré, beurre d’arachides. Il y a une variété de fruits et jus de fruits frais à chaque matin. Le menu dinner et souper se ressemble, choix de poulet, porc, poisson, salade, sandwich, légumes. Il y’a différents choix de ceviche. De la langouste, poulpe, huîtres, sushis sont offerte à l’occasion. Il y’a un snack bar près de la plage qui offre du poulet, poisson, porc cuit sur le charbon de bois avec des salades et fruits. Les quatre restaurants à la cartes offre un changement comparativement au buffet; tranquillité menu différent. Mes coups de coeur sont le resto Italien et Mexicain.Des musiciens locaux se promène sur le site chaque jour.

🏐Des activités sont offertes sur la plage ou près de la piscine chaque jours par l’équipe d’animation , ex; danse, bingo, ballon de plage, (crazy games).

🏝️J’ai expérimenté une belle expérience à cet hôtel.
Je le recommande pour la plage ainsi que son personnel chaleureux.🩷🇨🇺

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

Lucie C.

Friends travel, February 17, 2026
85%
Beautiful spot just a stone's throw from the city
Bel endroit à deux pas de la ville

A welcoming place, smiling staff, a magnificent beach. I love being so close to the city and being able to go there as often as I like without having to take any transport.

Endroit accueillant, personnels souriants, plage magnifique. J’adore pouvoir être à deux pas de la ville et pouvoir y aller aussi souvent que je le souhaite sans devoir prendre un moyen de transport.

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Entertainment
6/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Dévy B.

Solo travel, February 16, 2026
65%
Still need love
Encore besoin d’amour

According to your criteria, for me it was fine.

Selon vos critères, pour ma part c’était correct.

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
6/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
4/10
Room
4/10
Staff
7/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
6/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

Patricia B.

Friends travel, February 15, 2026
85%
Barcelo solymar
Barcelo solymar

Beautiful hotel!!! Super welcoming and smiling staff, even with all the annoyances they have to deal with (lack of food, alcohol, etc.)

Belle hôtel!!! Personnelles super accueillant et souriant même avec tout les irritants avec lequel ils doivent composer (manque de nourriture, d'alcool etc.)

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

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