Melia - Melia Las Antillas
Varadero, CubaAdults only
Our take
Adult‑only mid‑range beachfront resort in Varadero with lush gardens and quiet vibe
- 350 rooms
- ~45 min from VRA
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Varadero, Cuba
- Audience
- Adults only
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 350
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- VRA
- Transfer
- ~45 min
Why travelers love it
“Adult‑only mid‑range beachfront resort in Varadero with lush gardens and quiet vibe”
Guests consistently praise the stunning white‑sand beach and friendly, attentive staff. Many highlight the spacious, clean rooms, varied dining options, and relaxing garden setting.
Food & drink
MixedExpect Cuba-standard buffet variety with fresh breads, omelet station, poolside snack bar and a beachside BBQ that pulls its weight. Don't come for gourmet, come for the friendly waiters who make the meal.
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What you'll enjoy
- Omelet station praised
- Fresh rolls and pastries daily
- Beach BBQ burgers a hit
- Poolside snack turns à la carte at night
Heads up
- Repetitive buffet after a few days
- Basic cocktails
- Sanitary concerns flagged by one repeat visitor
Dining overview
Buffet restaurant with air‑conditioning plus three a la carte restaurants (Italian, Grill, International), several bars and a snack bar. Evening entertainment and performances offered.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
StandoutThe wide, walkable Varadero beach is the single strongest reason to book. Soft sand stretches 30 minutes in either direction with easy chair availability.
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What you'll enjoy
- Wide, walkable sand
- Plenty of loungers, no chair hunt
- Swimmable clear water
- Beach bar and BBQ steps away
Wide white‑sand beach with turquoise water. Clean and swimmable, quiet zone for hotel guests with security and separated from street vendors.
Pools
StrongA large pool area with room to spread out, a poolside snack that shifts à la carte at night, and pool games as part of the animation. Solid, not fancy.
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What you'll enjoy
- Spacious pool deck
- Chairs always available
- Pool games and animation
- Snack bar right there
Heads up
- No swim-up bar highlighted
- Basic pool aesthetics
One large main pool (volleyball net), hot tub by pool, pool bar, plus lagoon feature with nurse sharks. Lush garden setting adds tranquility.
Rooms & suites
350 roomsAbout 350 spacious rooms, including Deluxe Rooms in three‑storey bungalows, 62 Junior Suites Oceanview and 2 Grand Suites with ocean views and concierge perks. All have minibar restocked daily, balcony or terrace, air‑conditioning.
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.
What’s included
MixedOpinions split hard: at Cuba prices around $700 the beach and staff feel like a steal, but pay European rates and the tired rooms sting. Book with lowered expectations and it delivers.
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What you'll enjoy
- Strong price-to-beach ratio
- Repeat guests returning 4, 30+ times
- VIP upgrade praised by some
Heads up
- Rooms feel 4-star only by Cuba standards
- VIP upgrade called overpriced by others
- Card terminals often fail
- Overpriced for European travelers
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitAn adults-only, low-key Varadero pick where anniversaries, Valentine's and sunset mojitos on the balcony feel genuinely special. Romance here is about warm service and quiet gardens, not luxury polish.
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What you'll enjoy
- Adults-only atmosphere
- Anniversary and Valentine's celebrations noted
- Sunset balcony views
- Concierge team remembers names
Heads up
- Dated rooms undercut romance for some
- Not a luxury honeymoon setting
Families
Not a fitAdults-only property, so children are not the audience. Multigenerational adult family trips (parents, adult kids, friends) do work well here.
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What you'll enjoy
- Works for adult family groups
- Repeat multigenerational visitors
Heads up
- Adults-only: no one under 18
- No kids club or kid amenities
Peace & Quiet
StrongA calm, garden-wrapped retreat where daytime is genuinely peaceful and evenings bring lively but contained Cuban shows. If you want to nap by the pool and dance after dinner, the balance is right.
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What you'll enjoy
- Calm daytime atmosphere
- Lush gardens and walking paths
- Entertainment stays in the lobby/theatre area
- Bungalow rooms shielded from noise
Heads up
- Poor soundproofing between rooms
- Corridor noise carries at night
On‑site spa and massage room, gym, sauna, tennis courts, lagoon feature, nightclub/disco, business center/meeting facilities, non‑motorized water‑sports, evening entertainment.
What guests say
Low confidence14 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Based on limited recent reviews
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“We chose this place for our honeymoon and I must say it's spectacular in every way: the rooms, the cleanliness... but above all, the service and the food. Highly recommended, I would definitely return.”
★★★★★
“We enjoyed the special attention and always good service at every meal with Clemente<br>(always available with a smile and a friendly approach with clients with jokes to brighten up our day) and thank you to all the team, waiters and cooks.<br>We will remember our great memories of our stay and hope in the future to come back and enjoy again the friendly, smiling and helpful staff that felt like family.<br><br>A special hello and thank you to Clemente !<br><br>Franco and Pina”
★★★★★
“i`ve been in cuba 24 times and 4 time in melia las antillas<br>since the past 3 years<br>When we return thing change the management does `n know anything when staff changes, inside.... the story change ,they still have problem with there pesos communication inside is a big problem...so we decided not to return at this location...the star fish looking good for next vacation<br>look out for the buffet,a lots of sanitary issues ,if i was Gorden R<br>i would shut douwn the whole place,i saw...”
★☆☆☆☆
“Honestly I've been to mexico 5 star resorts and this 4 star resort was pretty good. I did lower my standards for cuba as I know they don't have everything mexico has food power etc. We always had hot water, food was passable (outside resort way better) brought my own ketchup and hot sauce. Omelets are amazing. Water pressure in shower was shit. The bathrooms and tub area can use renos. Bedroom was big and spacious and clean. Always power aswell. Ac works amazing. Staff are friendly. Especially i”
★★★★★
“Honestly I've been to mexico 5 star resorts and this 4 star resort was pretty good. I did lower my standards for cuba as I know they don't have everything mexico has food power etc. We always had hot water, food was passable (outside resort way better) brought my own ketchup and hot sauce. Omelets are amazing. Water pressure in shower was shit. The bathrooms and tub area can use renos. Bedroom was big and spacious and clean. Always power aswell. Ac works amazing. Staff are friendly....”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- dated décor and maintenance issues
- inconsistent maintenance and dated facilities
- cold or poor food quality, hygiene issues reported by some guests
- Repetitive buffet after a few days
What you should know
What to Know
This is Cuba, not Mexico: rooms are dated, plumbing is quirky, and card machines fail, so bring cash and calibrate expectations. The staff and beach are what turn the stay around.
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What you'll enjoy
- Concierges Greter and Elsa flagged repeatedly
- Cuban Day and nightly shows worth attending
- Easy bus/taxi access to Varadero town
- Bungalow rooms quieter than main building
Heads up
- Card payment terminals unreliable, bring cash
- Rooms and bathrooms dated, some mold reports
- Weak shower pressure and hit-or-miss hot water
- VIP upgrade value depends on room location
Bring voltage converters (220V outlets). Wi‑Fi is paid or limited to lobby PCs. Dress warmly in December evenings and bring bug spray, especially for lower‑floor rooms.
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- Review excerpts
- 20
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Sources
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- Completeness
- 50%
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