Paradisus - Paradisus Princesa Del Mar
Varadero, CubaAll travelers
Our take
Adults‑only ultra all‑inclusive resort on Varadero’s white‑sand beach
- 630 rooms
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Varadero, Cuba
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 630
- Dining listed
- -
Adults‑only ultra all‑inclusive resort on Varadero’s white‑sand beach
Food & drink
MixedFood is the resort's most inconsistent element: the Sakura Japanese and Italian à la carte earn genuine praise, but the buffet is repetitive, shortage-affected, and often the same menu day after day.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Sakura Japanese is the standout à la carte
- Italian and French also solid
- Rum and coffee selection impressive
- Royal side dining slightly elevated
Heads up
- Buffet lacks variety and flavour
- Ingredient shortages and closed restaurants
- Same menu repeats daily
- Bars run limited hours
Dining overview
One buffet plus multiple a‑la‑carte options; Royal Service guests get exclusive restaurants and bars
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Beach
StrongA long, beautiful stretch of Varadero white sand sits right at the resort, though seaweed and rocky patches near the water are recurring gripes. Water shoes are a smart pack.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Wide, soft Varadero sand
- Steps from rooms and pools
- Quiet even in high season
Heads up
- Seaweed washes up in stretches
- Rocky ocean entry in spots
- No beach grill or food service
Detailed beach reporting coming soon.
Pools
StandoutThe Royal Service pool is the highlight: spacious, well-maintained, and rarely crowded, with a lively pool bar that keeps the vibe positive. Swim-up rooms deliver on the promise.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Royal pool spacious and clean
- Multiple pools across the grounds
- Swim-up Royal rooms a standout
- Attentive pool bar service
Heads up
- No poolside grill for food
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
630 roomsAll suites and junior suites with balcony or terrace; Royal Service offers swim‑up, ocean‑view and presidential suite upgrades
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
MixedValue is deeply polarized: pay Cuba prices and it feels fair, pay Royal Service or 'Level' VIP prices and many feel shortchanged by aging rooms and shortages. Set expectations low and you'll come home happy.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Reasonable when booked as a Cuba escape
- Royal upgrade delivers a quieter experience
- Staff generosity offsets facility gaps
Heads up
- Not a true 5-star by international standards
- Royal/Level VIP premium often not honored
- Ongoing shortages of food and drink
- Room maintenance issues at every price point
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitAn older, mellow couples crowd fills the resort, with a piano bar for evenings and swim-up Royal rooms that suit anniversaries more than honeymoons. Romance factor is quiet and understated, not lavish.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Piano bar is the evening hot spot
- Swim-up Royal rooms popular with couples
- Calm, mature couples-dominant clientele
- Weddings and small ceremonies handled well
Heads up
- No birthday or anniversary touches unless arranged
- Aging rooms and infrastructure dull the romance
- Entertainment thin after dark
Families
Not a fitMarketed as adults-only but functions more as a quiet couples resort, and there are no kids club amenities. Families who do visit report pleasant stays, but this is not a kid-focused property.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm, safe grounds
- Spacious rooms fit families
- Beach and pools close together
Heads up
- No dedicated kids programming
- Older crowd, low-energy atmosphere
- Repetitive food challenges picky eaters
Peace & Quiet
StandoutPeace is the resort's defining trait: low occupancy, an older clientele, and a Royal Service section that is noticeably calmer than the main side. Entertainment is minimal, which delights some and bores others.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Royal side is genuinely tranquil
- Easy to find beach and pool loungers
- Mature, low-key guest mix
- Large green grounds absorb noise
Heads up
- Daytime animation nearly non-existent
- Evening entertainment underwhelming
Spa with hydrotherapy circuit, large pool complex, non‑motorised water sports, tennis, gym, evening entertainment
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
Loaded live from Tripadvisor when you ask — the newest reviews and the current rating.
Videos
PARADISUS PRINCESA DEL MAR 5*, ADULTS ONLY, VARADERO, CUBA. OUR RATING 8,9/10. LIVE 4K HOTEL TOUR.
PT 2 - Paradisus Princesa Del Mar, Varadero, Cuba Royal Service walk through
PARADISUS PRINCESA DEL MAR RESORT & SPA 5*, VARADERO, CUBA. ADULTS ONLY, MELIA, CUBA 4K VIRTUAL TOUR
Know before you book
- Limited daytime entertainment
- Food quality inconsistent
- Mosquitoes reported
- Seaweed washes up in stretches
What you should know
What to Know
This is Cuba in 2026: expect shortages, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent service, offset by warm staff who remember returning guests by name. The Royal Service upgrade is worth it, and pack water shoes, bug spray, and low expectations.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Royal Service upgrade meaningfully better
- Named staff (Yas, Denis, Carles, Lenin) build loyalty
- Spa and massage are a genuine bargain
- Wi-Fi works across the resort
Heads up
- Cuba shortages affect food, drinks, amenities
- Rooms are aged and maintenance is slow
- À la carte restaurants often closed or rotating
- Mosquitoes can be intense
- Balcony theft reported, not covered by hotel
Bring mosquito repellent; Royal Service offers dedicated reception, room service and private beach access
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
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- 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
- 33 videos
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