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Iberostar Selection Esmeralda
Iberostar Selection Esmeralda
Iberostar Selection Esmeralda
Iberostar Selection Esmeralda
Iberostar Selection Esmeralda

Iberostar Selection Esmeralda Stars Stars Stars Stars

Cayo Cruz, Cuba
Customers rating: 72%
(110 reviews)
Transfer

40 minutes

From Cayo Coco (CCC) airport

450 rooms in the hotel

450

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

6 restaurants at the hotel

6

Restaurants*

4 bars at the hotel

4

Bars*

Description

The Iberostar Selection Esmeralda is an all-inclusive resort nestled on the idyllic shores of Cayo Cruz, an islet in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, located north of Cuba's main island. This archipelago is renowned for its stunning beaches with turquoise waters and fine white sand. This 4-star resort offers modern, clean rooms with breathtaking views, as well as a fitness center and spa ($) located on the Coral Level (adults-only section). The perfect environment to relax and unwind!

This Cuban destination is ideal for fans of non-motorized water sports and beach lovers. Relax in a hammock by the beach, take a morning hike, or enjoy a sunset stroll along miles of fine sand. Hotel guests can sunbathe by the hotel's pools, including a large pool with fountains. Enjoy the main pool with its submerged loungers and a separate adults-only pool for complete tranquility. While parents enjoy activities such as squash, tennis, or yoga, children can have fun with other young guests at the water park, children's pool, playground, and the Mini Club (ages 4-7) or Teen Club (ages 8-12).

After a day filled with action or relaxation, nothing is more anticipated than a delicious evening meal. The Iberostar Selection Esmeralda hotel offers several restaurants, including a buffet and à la carte options serving succulent Mediterranean and Creole cuisine! Head to the resort's amphitheater to enjoy entertaining nightly shows that will appeal to guests of all ages. Before retiring to your comfortable room for a good night's sleep, sip a cocktail at the lobby bar while listening to live piano music.

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%

31
47
31
0
1

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
49%

Entertainment

10 / 10
2
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
6
7 / 10
18
6 / 10
13
5 / 10
28
4 / 10
8
3 / 10
12
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
7
0 / 10
5
Overall look
78%

Overall look

10 / 10
14
9 / 10
33
8 / 10
25
7 / 10
20
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
63%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
7
9 / 10
19
8 / 10
20
7 / 10
12
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
17
4 / 10
6
3 / 10
10
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
5
0 / 10
1
Buffet(s)
52%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
4
9 / 10
10
8 / 10
13
7 / 10
17
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
15
4 / 10
15
3 / 10
6
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
12
0 / 10
4
Room
84%

Room

10 / 10
30
9 / 10
34
8 / 10
25
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
4
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Staff
75%

Staff

10 / 10
29
9 / 10
19
8 / 10
19
7 / 10
9
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
14
4 / 10
7
3 / 10
5
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
82%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
31
9 / 10
24
8 / 10
20
7 / 10
16
6 / 10
7
5 / 10
11
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Beach
82%

Beach

10 / 10
28
9 / 10
32
8 / 10
15
7 / 10
22
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
4
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
80%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
30
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
24
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
11
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Restaurant(s)
49%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
4
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
9
7 / 10
17
6 / 10
12
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
7
3 / 10
12
2 / 10
10
1 / 10
9
0 / 10
6

Résumé des avis

The beautiful beach, ideal for long walks, is highly praised, as are the dedicated staff and excellent service. The hotel and its grounds are considered very attractive, well-maintained, and impeccably clean, including spacious and comfortable rooms and lovely swimming pools. However, the food and buffet are sometimes considered repetitive, lacking in variety, and of inconsistent quality. Occasionally, there are shortages of basic supplies and drinks, and the activities offered can seem limited.

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Reviews

Clovis R.

Friends travel, March 16, 2026
80%
Overall, a great week!
Belle semaine en générale!

A little rain, but no one can control the weather. If we ignore the incident with the shower glass shattering into a thousand pieces, everything went very well!

Un peu de pluie mais pas de contrôle sur la météo. Si on oublie l’épisode d’une vitre de douche qui eclate en mille miettes, tout s’est très bien passé!

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

Carl P.

Family travel, February 16, 2026
95%
Have a great relaxing week
Belle semaine relax

I will definitely go back

J'y retournerai sûrement

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

Brigitte L.

Friends travel, January 17, 2026
65%
Good for Cuba and the price
Bien pour Cuba et le prix

Beautiful place overall, but the staff were less friendly than elsewhere. The sea was rough and there was seaweed. The beach was lovely but not very wide; it was long for walking.

Bel endroit en général, personnel moins sympathique qu’ailleurs. Mer agitée et algues.
Belle plage mais pas très large, longue pour marcher.

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
6/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
7/10
Staff
3/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
6/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Restaurant(s)
4/10

Aleksandar T.

Spouse travel, December 28, 2025
55%
Disappointing stay with unmotivated staff, poor service, repetitive meals, poor room maintenance and a beach overrun with sargassum.
Séjour décevant avec un personnel peu motivé, un service médiocre, des repas répétitifs, un manque d’entretien des chambres et une plage envahie de sargasses.

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Entertainment
3/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
5/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
8/10
Staff
4/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
2/10
Restaurant(s)
2/10

Paul C.

Family travel, December 25, 2025
90%
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff
Bel hôtel avec personnel incroyable

The hotel is well-maintained. The gardens are beautiful. The room is spacious and the beds comfortable. Very clean. The beach is the hotel's main attraction. The three swimming pools are lovely and well-maintained. The buffet is decent. The à la carte restaurants are good. The staff is outstanding, smiling, friendly, and dedicated to ensuring guests have a pleasant stay.

L'hôtel est bien entretenu. Les jardins sont magnifiques. La chambre est spacieuse et les lits confortables. Très propre. La plage est l'atout principal de cet hôtel. Les 3 piscines sont belles et bien entretenues. Le buffet est correct. Les restaurants à la carte sont bien. Le personnel est extraordinaire, souriant, aimable et dédié à faire en sorte que les vacanciers passent un bon séjour.

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

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