Melia - Melia Jardines Del Rey
Cayo Coco, CubaAll travelers
Our take
All‑inclusive family‑friendly resort on the white‑sand Playa Flamenco beach in Cayo Coco
- 1,176 rooms
- Airport: CCC
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Cayo Coco, Cuba
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 1,176
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- CCC
- Reno
- Reno 2014
Why travelers love it
“All‑inclusive family‑friendly resort on the white‑sand Playa Flamenco beach in Cayo Coco”
Guests praise its expansive beachfront on Playa Flamenco, variety of spacious rooms and suites, and family‑oriented amenities like kids club and entertainment
Food & drink
StrongFood punches above expectations for Cuba, with a varied buffet featuring shrimp, oysters, whole turkeys and dessert spreads, plus solid à la carte options. Drinks lean basic (rum or tequila, powdered mixers) but the gastronomy is a genuine bright spot.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Buffet variety including shrimp and oysters
- À la carte restaurants consistently good
- Beach snack bar and Ranchón praised
- Above expectations for the destination
Heads up
- Cocktails made with powdered mixes, not juice
- Limited spirits selection at bars
- Ice shortages at pool and main bars
Dining overview
Seven restaurants, including buffet and à la carte options, serve international, Creole, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. The resort also has six bars, including a lobby bar, beach bar, and swim-up bar.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Beach
MixedPlaya Flamenco itself is stunning white sand, but the beach directly at the resort is rocky with coral and has suffered visible storm erosion. For the postcard swim, plan a short taxi to the main Playa stretch.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Playa Flamenco nearby is world-class
- Beach bar and Ranchón service on sand
- Attentive beach staff (Fernando noted)
Heads up
- Rocky, coral-filled entry at the resort
- Storm erosion has degraded the shoreline
- Taxi needed for the best sand
White‑sand beach at Playa Flamenco with calm aqua water and beach bar; palapa shade and rows of plastic sunbeds; ideal for families
Pools
StrongPools are a real highlight: spacious, well-maintained and beautifully set within the gardens, with swim-up bar service that regulars call out. A strong alternative when the ocean side disappoints.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Spacious, well-kept pool areas
- Swim-up cocktails in Playa and main pools
- Named bartenders (Joel) praised
- Scenic garden setting
Heads up
- Ice and mixer shortages hit pool bar drinks
Multiple pool zones including swim‑up bars; one area more relaxing, another geared to fun and kids
Photo: Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
1,176 roomsClassic rooms in three‑storey bungalows with garden, pool or sea views; also spacious grand suites with whirlpool tubs, lounges, two balconies
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
What’s included
StrongFor the price point and the realities of traveling in Cuba, this delivers unusually well: solid food, caring staff and beautiful grounds. Repeat visitors are the norm.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Strong price-to-experience ratio
- Many multi-visit returnees
- Staff effort visible despite country shortages
- Food and drink volume impressive
Heads up
- Some rooms show wear, mold or plumbing issues
- Occasional shortages (towels, ice, toilet paper)
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchA relaxing, quiet atmosphere and attentive staff make it a comfortable pick for anniversaries and birthdays, though it is not a dedicated romance property. Expect a family-friendly backdrop rather than adults-only seclusion.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Staff arrange birthday and celebration surprises
- Quiet grounds ideal for disconnecting
- Beautiful pools and gardens for downtime
- Nightly shows and dance company entertainment
Heads up
- Mixed with families and kids areas
- Not a dedicated adults-only escape
Families
Good fitA genuine family favorite, with a beloved kids club led by named staff (Yamerica, Yamilka) and connecting rooms available. Kids love the pools, disco and animation as much as parents do.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Kids club leaders singled out by name
- Connecting rooms accommodated
- Outdoor disco a hit with kids
- Safe, walkable grounds
Heads up
- Rocky, coral beach entry not ideal for small swimmers
Peace & Quiet
StandoutOne of the resort's defining traits: expansive grounds, well-tended gardens and a genuinely peaceful atmosphere that lets you fully unplug. Entertainment is present in the evenings but never overwhelms the calm.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Large, relaxing grounds for walking
- Peaceful pool and garden areas
- Quiet zoning away from party noise
- Highlighted as ideal for rest
Heads up
- Cuban holiday periods (late December) get busier with local guests
Spa, fitness center, non‑motorized water sports, gym, health and beauty treatments, karaoke/entertainment, event spaces
Water sports included
- non‑motorized water sports
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Know before you book
- Resort grounds are large—lots of walking
- Classic rooms showing signs of wear
- Wi‑Fi must be purchased separately
- Rocky, coral-filled entry at the resort
What you should know
What to Know
This is Cuba, so calibrate expectations: infrastructure quirks (cold water, AC, room odors) can appear, and cocktails use powdered mixes. Book the taxi to Playa Flamenco for the iconic beach and know the property is huge, so pack walking shoes.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Scenic bus tours around Cayo Coco available
- Grounds are large and walkable
- Long-tenured staff remember returning guests
Heads up
- Room quality inconsistent, request a swap if needed
- Powdered drink mixes and limited spirits
- Occasional plumbing and hot-water issues
- Late-December holidays bring local crowds
Guests must purchase Wi‑Fi (common in Cuba); resort grounds are sprawling—be prepared for lots of walking
Good to know
- Connected to mainland via long causeway
- Wi‑Fi sold via cards
- Airport is Jardines del Rey Airport ~10 km away
All photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated June 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- Not yet collected
- Dining venues
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- Menus
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- Room categories
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Sources
- Direct resort media
- Completeness
- 50%
Source collection snapshot
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- 5 photos
- 46 videos
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