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Paradisus Rio De Oro And Spa
Paradisus Rio De Oro And Spa
Paradisus Rio De Oro And Spa

Paradisus Rio De Oro And Spa Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars

Holguin, Cuba

Transfer

60 minutes

From Frank Pais (HOG) airport

354 rooms in the hotel

354

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

8 restaurants at the hotel

8

Restaurants*

8 bars at the hotel

8

Bars*


Description

Romance, luxury, and exclusivity on the shores of the Caribbean Sea? The 5-star, all-inclusive Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa in Holguin offers everything couples could wish for on their Cuban vacation. Whether celebrating a wedding, anniversary, or honeymoon, guests staying at this adults-only resort can enjoy an intimate and private atmosphere. The resort is located directly on Esmeralda Beach, offering access to a small, exclusive beach, approximately 5 km from Guardalavaca and 72 km from Holguin Airport. The rooms are modern and comfortable, all offering stunning views of the pools, gardens, or ocean. Upgrade to the Royal Service and enjoy exclusive, highly personalized services and amenities, including Garden Villas with their own private pool and beach.

Forget the stresses of everyday life by indulging in a couples massage at the luxurious spa ($) before heading to the beach for a swim in the calm waters of Esmeralda Beach, famous for its crystal-clear emerald-green waters. Treat yourselves to a refreshing cocktail and tasty snacks, relax on a palapa or lounge chair, and feel the gentle sea breeze on your skin. The resort offers a varied daily program of activities and facilities. Water sports enthusiasts have access to paddle boats, catamarans, and kayaks. The resort also features three pools with plenty of shaded areas and lounge chairs, as well as a spacious fitness center. Guests can enjoy a wide range of fun land-based activities, including yoga, basketball, tennis, dance classes, and horseback riding nearby ($). In the evening, enjoy a romantic meal and savor local and international dishes in one of the many restaurants, before retiring to your spacious accommodation.

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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%

150
70
17
1
0

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
65%

Entertainment

10 / 10
27
9 / 10
17
8 / 10
51
7 / 10
21
6 / 10
23
5 / 10
31
4 / 10
10
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
9
1 / 10
6
0 / 10
6
Overall look
85%

Overall look

10 / 10
81
9 / 10
56
8 / 10
56
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
12
5 / 10
14
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
81%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
60
9 / 10
48
8 / 10
68
7 / 10
23
6 / 10
11
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
7
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
1
Buffet(s)
76%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
55
9 / 10
32
8 / 10
58
7 / 10
30
6 / 10
18
5 / 10
14
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Room
85%

Room

10 / 10
73
9 / 10
64
8 / 10
57
7 / 10
19
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
9
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
0
Staff
91%

Staff

10 / 10
137
9 / 10
44
8 / 10
33
7 / 10
12
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
86%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
91
9 / 10
53
8 / 10
50
7 / 10
17
6 / 10
10
5 / 10
10
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Beach
80%

Beach

10 / 10
73
9 / 10
34
8 / 10
54
7 / 10
20
6 / 10
30
5 / 10
15
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
91%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
125
9 / 10
51
8 / 10
43
7 / 10
9
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
6
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Restaurant(s)
80%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
63
9 / 10
41
8 / 10
61
7 / 10
25
6 / 10
17
5 / 10
15
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
1

Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the warm welcome and excellent service from the staff, as well as the beauty and upkeep of the grounds with their lush vegetation. The quality and variety of the food are also praised, as are the spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms. Furthermore, the beach is considered beautiful and ideal for snorkeling, contributing to a calm and relaxing atmosphere. However, the buffet is occasionally perceived as repetitive, lacking variety, or with some dishes being cold.

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Reviews

Xavier michel M.

Solo travel, February 15, 2026
90%
One of the best hotels on the island of Cuba
Un des meilleurs hôtels de l'île de Cuba

The food was varied, but of course, if you stay longer than a week, it becomes repetitive, just like at home. 🙂 The four à la carte restaurants were all very good. The only negative point was the housekeeping staff, who do a fairly good job, but when they're there all day near the rooms and you want to take a nap, it's almost impossible because they never stop chatting, and quite loudly. The four people I spoke to in total all told me that the shortage of kerosene and gasoline could, they hope, spark a revolution to get rid of this communist dictatorship.

Nourriture variée, bon évidemment si on reste plus qu'une semaine ça se répète comme à la maison 🙂

Les quatre restaurants à la carte était très bon vraiment. Le seul point négatif était les femmes de chambre qui font un assez bon travail mais quand elles sont là toute la journée à côté des chambres et vous voulez faire une sieste; c'est presque impossible car elle n'arrête pas de jaser et assez fort.

Avec qui j'ai parlé dans quatre au total m'ont tous dit que la pénurie de kérosène et d'essence de pétrole pourra ils espèrent créer une révolution afin de se débarrasser de ce gouvernement communiste dictateur.


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

Paule L.

Friends travel, February 6, 2026
85%
A week of rain, wind and lack of warmth, but a superb and immense location to discover.
Semaine de pluie, de vent et de manque de chaleur mais superbe et immense emplacement à découvrir.

I was happy to be around Cubans who are always very kind.

J'ai été contente de côtoyer les cubains qui sont toujours d'une grande gentillesse.

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

FranÇois B.

Solo travel, February 1, 2026
75%

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

Josée P.

Family travel, January 27, 2026
95%
Heavenly
Paradisiaque

Exceptional staff

Personnel exceptionnel

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

Jean-marc D.

Spouse travel, January 12, 2026
75%
Beautiful... But not paradise
Beau... Mais pas le paradis

January 2026. We chose this hotel for its tranquility, comfort, and the fact that it seemed immune to mosquitoes and breakdowns (we didn't see either during the entire week). Relatively small (just one pool if you exclude the Royal section), the buffet food is generally good and varied, but sometimes cold. Other hotels usually have a nicer beach (the one in the Royal section is ridiculously small and difficult to access), more pools, and also, more people. There's a staff shortage due to viruses and a lack of fuel for their buses; the service is inconsistent for those who do work: the older staff tend to be kind and courteous, the younger ones less attentive. Overall, it's not a bad hotel, but it's not the "paradise" it was advertised as. However, we don't go to Cuba so much for ourselves, we go to help the Cuban people...

Janvier 2026. On choisit cet hôtel pour sa tranquilité, son confort et qu'il semble à l'abri des moustiques et des pannes (pas vu ni l'un, ni l'autre pendant toute la semaine). Relativement petit (juste une piscine si on exclut la section Royale), la nourriture au buffet est généralement bonne et variée, mais parfois froide. Les autres hôtels ont généralement une plus belle plage (celle de la section Royale est ridiculement petite et peu accessible), plus de piscines et aussi, plus de monde. Pénurie de personnel en raison des virus et du manque de pétrole pour leurs autobus; service inégal pour ceux qui travaillent: les plus âgés ont tendance à être gentils et courtois, les plus jeunes sont moins empressés. En gros, ce n'est pas un mauvais hôtel, mais ce n'est pas le "paradis" annoncé. Par contre, on ne va pas tellement à Cuba pour soi, on le fait pour venir en aide aux Cubains...

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

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