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Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda
Iberostar Coral Esmeralda

Iberostar Coral Esmeralda Stars Stars Stars Stars Half stars

Cayo Cruz, Cuba

121 rooms in the hotel

121

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

5 restaurants at the hotel

5

Restaurants*

3 bars at the hotel

3

Bars*


Description

• Stay in luxurious accommodations, including poolside and rooftop suites • Enjoy live piano music and refreshing cocktails at the lobby bar • Spend a romantic getaway at this tranquil, adults-only oasis. Located on the spectacular coast of Cayo Cruz, the adults-only Iberostar Coral Esmeralda is the perfect place for a picturesque Cuban escape. It offers an enhanced experience with exclusive sections and personalized service for Coral Level guests. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the hotel's stunning white-sand beach or take a catamaran cruise along the coast. Relax by one of the sparkling pools, including the private Garden Agata Day Pool with snack and beverage service on the terrace, available upon request. During your stay, stay fit in the on-site fitness center, which offers aerobics, yoga, and Pilates classes, or pamper yourself before a relaxing massage and body treatment at the Serenity Spa ($). Savor a variety of dishes at the hotel's à la carte and buffet restaurants, which include traditional Caribbean cuisine and grilled classics, or grab a quick bite at the beachside snack bar. Afterward, enjoy a nightcap at the lobby bar or savor delicious rum and a cigar at the Cedro Cigar Bar before retiring to your elegant room with enhanced amenities. Pool access options and rooftop suites are also available.

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%

50
48
10
4
1

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
58%

Entertainment

10 / 10
9
9 / 10
3
8 / 10
15
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
28
4 / 10
13
3 / 10
5
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
3
Overall look
82%

Overall look

10 / 10
27
9 / 10
26
8 / 10
34
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Bar(s)
75%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
20
9 / 10
18
8 / 10
31
7 / 10
19
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
6
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
61%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
9
9 / 10
12
8 / 10
13
7 / 10
27
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
17
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
5
0 / 10
3
Room
85%

Room

10 / 10
42
9 / 10
33
8 / 10
17
7 / 10
6
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
6
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Staff
88%

Staff

10 / 10
59
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
13
7 / 10
6
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
7
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Pool(s)
83%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
44
9 / 10
22
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17
7 / 10
13
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Beach
82%

Beach

10 / 10
43
9 / 10
28
8 / 10
14
7 / 10
6
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
1
Cleanliness
84%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
38
9 / 10
30
8 / 10
22
7 / 10
8
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
7
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Restaurant(s)
62%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
12
9 / 10
9
8 / 10
15
7 / 10
25
6 / 10
11
5 / 10
18
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
3

Résumé des avis

The resort, hotel, and rooms are praised for their modernity, cleanliness, and comfort. The staff is commended for their friendliness and professionalism. The pools, including the swim-up pools, are pleasant. The magnificent sandy beach and turquoise water are a major asset, and the food is considered adequate for the destination, with options always available. However, a lack of variety in the food and drinks is sometimes noted. Some guests have occasionally lamented the hotel's quiet atmosphere, wishing for more activities. Sporadic problems with service or the availability of basic necessities have been reported.

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Reviews

Alexandre D.

Spouse travel, February 15, 2026
85%
A peaceful and relaxing holiday
Vacance tranquille et reposante

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

Marc C.

Family travel, January 14, 2026
100%
The best time we've been going there in the 3 years since.
Le meilleur depuis 3 ans qu'on y va.

THANKS

Merci

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

Marcus A.

Spouse travel, January 5, 2026
90%
Very good, despite not having stayed at the hotel we were booked to, which was the Melia Costa Rez Caya Coco. My Iberostar was fine.
Tres bien malgré de pas avoir ete a Lhotel que nous avions recever qui etait le Melia costa rez caya coco Mes iberostar etait bien

Very good overall

très bien dans l'ensemble

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

Justin M.

Spouse travel, December 31, 2025
100%
Great, quiet resort!
Great, quiet resort!

I loved this place and definitely want to go back. If you're looking for a quiet and small resort, this is the place. My wife and I rested like never before!

I loved this place and definitely want to go back. If you're looking for a quiet and small resort, this is the place. My wife and I rested like never before!

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

Véronique J.

Friends travel, December 25, 2025
80%
Trip with friends
Voyage entre amies

A wonderful week! The beach was beautiful, but there was sargassum seaweed due to rough seas. It was a bad week for the beach, but it's usually lovely and the walks are long. The sargassum is collected by hand. In fact, all maintenance work at the hotel is done by hand, with no motors, so there's no noise. Bring mosquito repellent; it's essential. I didn't see any watering, so I have no idea if it's done. There were mosquitoes, but I only got about eight bites during the week while being careful. Yes, there's a shortage of everything—it's Cuba, after all—but every day we found something fun to eat. We brought a lot of gifts, but if I had more money, I would have brought more (Tylenol, hats, mosquito repellent, etc.). The cleanliness, the staff, and the swim-out suite 5005 are truly amazing. Be careful and lock your doors (from the inside) and patio doors. There was a theft of a room and a Canadian passport. Havana is a long way to go for a temporary passport. There's nothing to do outside the hotel except walk 5-8 minutes to the marina. There are small kiosks (3 or 4) selling trinkets (a different one each day at the Selection Hotel) and there's a restaurant.

Très belle semaine, la plage était belle, mais il y a eu des sargasses dû à une agitation de la mer. Mauvaise semaine pour la plage mais elle est belle en temps normal et longue pour les marches. Les sargasses sont ramassés à la main. En fait tous les travaux d'entretient sur l'hôtel sont fait à la main et aucun moteur donc aucun bruit.
Amenez-vous du chasse moustiques, c'est nécessaire. Je n'ai pas vue aucun arrosage, donc je n'ai aucune idée si c'est fait. Il y avait des moustiques mais j'ai eu environ 8 piqûres dans la semaine en faisant attention.
Oui, il manque de tout, c'est Cuba ....mais chaque jour on trouvait un truc le fun à manger.
On a amenez bcp de cadeaux, mais si j'avais plus j'en aurait amené plus (tylenol, casquettes, chasse moustiques...)
La propreté, le personnel, la suite swim out 5005 sont des gros wow.
Soyez prudents et barrez vos portes (de l'intérieur) + portes patio. Il y a eu un vol de chambre et de passeport canadien. C'est loin la Havane pour un passeport temporaire.
Il n'y a rien a faire en dehors de l'hotel mise a part marcher 5-8min pour la marina. Il y a des petits kyoskes (3 ou 4) pour vendre des cossins (il y en a un différent chaque jour à l'hotel selection) et il y a un restaurant.

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

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