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Paradisus Rio De Oro



Based on 127 reviews

Overall Impression: #1 of 11 hotels in Holguin.
Quality vs Price: #1 of 11 hotels.
Food / Restaurants: #1 of 11 hotels.
Beaches: #3 of 11 hotels.
Families: #11 of 11 hotels.
Couples: #1 of 11 hotels.

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 Voyage magnifique à la section royale

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié nos vacances surtout pour le service royal, l'accueil des cubains et l'atmosphère relaxe. Il faut noter que cette section royale s'adresse à une clientèle qui privilégie la détente et le confort. Nous le recommandons fortement.
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Bernard
Boucherville, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-21 to 2012-01-26 (5 days)

 Paradises resort in holguin cuba

best resort in cuba

hamilton
Hamilton, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-14 to 2012-01-21 (7 days)

 A week of paradise

Great time. Lots to do. Staff went out of their way to accommodate. Food was delicious. Will definitely return.

Daniel James French
Bracebridge , ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-12 to 2012-01-19 (7 days)

 Vacation in January

An absolutely wonderful place to stay a week. This is our second time and it gets better. Good excursions. Nothing bad to say except there was no food when we arrived at 11pm and Room Service food was cold and unpalatable.

Valerie M Davidge
Rockwood, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-12 to 2012-01-19 (7 days)

 The best resort in Cuba

An excellent hotel with wonderful customer service. Ask for something and it's done. Wonderful variety in the main buffet and good, hot food in the a la carte's (Japanese show table was the best). Beach is a mix of sandy and rocky, but the rocky areas make for excellent snorkeling just a few feet from shore. Standard rooms are spotless - a little basic, beds hard and bathrooms dated - and provide everything you need. Grounds are gorgeous and don't hesitate to try the spa services: They're provided at a very high standard (our family runs a salon/spa in Canada and we were very impressed). Plus, the spa facility (pool, beach etc.) are just stunning.
REMEMBER: A 5-star in Cuba is NOT the equivalent of a European or North American 5 Star. BUT, for Cuban standards, this resort is as good as it gets.

Rs
Toronto, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-12 to 2012-01-19 (7 days)

 Sick in paradise

2 days after arriving my husband was very ill with a gastrointestinal illness for 3 days. Other people from different countries were also ill with similar symptoms. I don't think it was the food because I ate the same food and wasn't ill. The staff were aware of these illnesses and showed concern. The TV news reported that 4 planes from Holguin Cuba had several ill people on board and Health Canada felt it was a virus. There were no alcohol hand wash stations and the washrooms by the pool and beach needed more freqent cleaning especially with so many ill. These basic necessities are not used to prevent illness even after suggesting these measures to the management. This was our second trip to this resort. We were not ill on the first trip and raved about the quality of the food and resort in general. This time there were nets over the food stations to keep the birds away from the food but these nets were also handled repeatedly by many people. Cuba is not equipped to handle or prevent a viral outbreak. I would also like to mention that since the opening of the Royal Service at this hotel I have seen a lowering of the quality in the standard resort.

Cynthia Vynckier
Simcoe, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-10 to 2012-01-17 (7 days)

 Excellent pour Cuba

Un excellent cinq étoiles pour Cuba. Il n'y manque qu'un peu de rafraîchissements au niveau des installations et équipements. Sinon, il ne mérite plus de faire partie de la chaîne.

Denis Lapointe
Montreal, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2012-01-03 to 2012-01-10 (7 days)

 Paradisus D'Ouro in Holguin

Hotel surrondings are beautiful, food is amazing at the Royal Service restaurant, the staff at the restaurant is top notch, rooms are very nice, the beach is small but private, great spot for snorkeling. The hotel was a little slow in cleaning the beaches from sea weeds and where working during mid day when guests where lounging, rather than first thing in the morning. WiFi was not available and Internet was terrible slow. Overall a nice resort, my second time at this resort.

Terri
Ottawa, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-12-29 to 2012-01-05 (7 days)

 Vp ventes

hotel est bien mais le confort dans les chambres ne l`est pas , matelas trop bas de gamme, oreiller non standart.

mj
Mont Royal, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-12-24 to 2011-12-31 (7 days)

 Great resort

This is a great resort. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly. The food is terrific and varied. Lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses and great desserts in the buffet. The al a carte restaurants are generally very good however the Japanese restaurant leaves a lot to be desired. The beach is a bit of a problem in that some of the sand has been washed away and therefore it can be very tricky crossing the coral but with the coral also come some beautiful fish. This is our 4th visit and we intend to return.

Frances Mackenzie
Toronto, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-11-01 to 2011-11-15 (14 days)

 Best resort in Cuba, hands down.

My 3rd time at the Paradisus, as always it was absolutely wonderful. Stayed in the Royal section this time; it was top notch, excellent service, great food and drinks. Atmosphere was a bit too subdued for my taste, classical music playing, everything hush and hush, I suggested they play Cuban music instead. We'll see next time I go... because there definitely will be a next time!!

Risky Kabob
Rockwood, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-11-03 to 2011-11-10 (7 days)

 A rio paradise!

My wife and I could only stay for 3 nights, but within those wonderful days and nights, the staff at this hotel made us feel, as they stated "king and queen". What a wonderful experience!!
Royal Service is the only way to go!!

Kenneth R Whalley
Aurora, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-11-05 to 2011-11-08 (3 days)

 Un petit paradis!

Tout était très bien. Le site est de toute beauté et le personnel est très attentionné.

Avec le Service Royale, c'était un pur délice. Tout était mis en place par le personnel pour nous satisfaire. L'endroit est tranquille et idéal pour se reposer. La piscine au SR est superbe et offre une très belle vue sur la mer. La petite plage est tout simplement paradisiaque et se confond avec la nature.

Il y a plusieurs restaurants et la nourriture était variée et très bonne.

Le Spa est à ne pas manquer. Le site est enchanteur et les services offerts de grandes qualités.

Bref, de merveilleuses vacances. J'y retournerais sans hésiter.

Sr_01
Val-Des-Monts, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-10-09 to 2011-10-16 (7 days)

 Birthday Week

The hotel was exactly the way it is described on their website. Beautiful, clean and the food was GREAT(Especially at the one by the pool). Staffs are kind and freindly. The night entertainements were very enjoyable.
My room was freshned up every day; linens as well as bathroom towels.The fridge was re-stocked every day. The 24hrs room service was always on time.

Ladyyra
Brampton, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-10-01 to 2011-10-08 (7 days)

 Séjour 18- 25 septembre 2011

Hotel: Très très bien; un 4 1/2 * si on compare au Mexique (Riviera Maya 5 *).
Personnel: Réellement sympathique et très dévoué.
Plage: Seulement 2 hotels sur cette baie d'environ 800 mètres; les 2 hotels sont des hotels Melia, donc la plage est complètement privée.
Un peu de roches à certains endroits au bord; par contre, beaucoup de poissons à admirer en plongée par apnée.
Repas: 4 restaurants à la carte, tous bons; buffet excellent aussi. Service excellent.
Spectacles: Nombreux et variés (À la plage et piscine le jour, à compter de 18:30 à tous les soirs au bar, 21:30 pour le spectacle principal. Artistes de talent, musique variée: folklore, piano, clarinette, chant etc
Conclusion: nous retournerons au même hotel.

M.B. Brossard
Brossard, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-09-18 to 2011-09-25 (7 days)

 PARADISUS = PARADIS

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à l'hôtel Paradisus Rio de Oro, il faut dire que nous étions dans la section Royal service, mais même dans la section normale, tout semblait assez bien. Ma crainte quand je vais à Cuba concerne toujours la bouffe mais là-bas j'ai très bien mangé surtout aux restos à la carte, vraiment ça m'a impressionné.

Jean Desfosses
St-Jerome, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-08-07 to 2011-08-14 (7 days)

 Wonderful holiday

Excellent hotel. Service always professional and pleasant.We had a great time.Royal Service was fantastic. Will definitely return.

Alex Bedecs
Laval, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-08-07 to 2011-08-14 (7 days)

 Magnifiques vacances !

À la hauteur de nos attentes !

Patrick
Verdun, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-06-12 to 2011-06-26 (14 days)

 A successful return to Paradisus

We had been to Paradisus 4 years ago and they have managed to keep the resort looking like we first saw it and fell in love with (possibly) the best resort in Cuba

Lorna
Mississauga, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-06-18 to 2011-06-25 (7 days)

 Un 4 étoiles avec un SPA 5 étoiles ...

Les attentes étaient très hautes; la réception à notre arrivée, la demoiselle était seule et nous avons attendus, un client qui semblait ne pas être à sa première visite s'est servi seul le mousseux et ensuite une dame est arrivée. Les chambres auraient besoin d'un bon coup de peinture (le voilage au dessus du lit avec de la moisissure et le côté qui est appuyé à la climatisation également. La salle de bain aurait besoin d'être rafraichie. La plage est magnifique est les nombreux poissons qui se trouvent à proximité vous font passer de merveilleux moments. Les lits qui entourent la piscine ont causé à plusieurs clients des démangeaisons atroces; ils sont infestés de petites fourmies ! Le buffet est délicieux mais rien de comparable au Iberostar de Varadero. Le fait que le resort soit un 18 ans et est un pur bonheur. Les restos à la carte; ma fille et moi étions satisfaites, je ne sais pas si un bon mangeur aurait été comblé; les portions sont petites (au Méditéranéen la langouste (sans la queue et les pinces) avait été vidée et farci aux crevettes, seul un petit 2 pouces de langouste y était :)
Le côté 5 étoiles; le SPA ! Quelle journée magnifique, le luxe, la sérénité et la beauté à couper le souffle de l'endroit vaut le déplacement. Bref nous avons passé une magnifique semaine mais pour s'être promenées du côté Royal; je crois que la réputation de ce complexe est directement reliée au Royal. Pour le prix (1150$), c'était excellent on y retournerait; plus que ça je ne crois pas ...

Cwi-Cwi
Sainte Therese, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-06-05 to 2011-06-12 (7 days)

 Très bon hôtel

Hôtel à environ 1 h de l'aéroport. L'accueil est très bien, avec une serviette froide et un verre de champagne et l'enregistrement s'effectue rapidement et vous n'avez pas à vous mettre en ligne : vous vous assoyez et on vient vous enregistrer.

Service excellent, tant aux chambres qu'aux restaurants/buffet, qu'aux bars ou que sur la plage. Hôtel bien gérée et propre.

Plage nettoyée tous les matins. Il y a des roches en entrant dans l'eau, car la mer a entrainé beaucoup de sable avec elle, mais avec des souliers d'eau il n'y a pas de problème et passées ces roches, le fond de l'eau est clair et sans roches. De plus, près des catamarans il n'y a pas de roches. Si vous voulez faire de l'apnée (Tuba) vous n'avez qu'à marcher dans l'eau jusqu'au banc de corail tout près de la plage. Il y a passablement d'ombre sur la plage pour qui veut de l'ombre (palapas et arbres) et quelqu'un vous apporte vos chaises longues où vous les voulez.

Nous ne sommes pas allé à la piscine, ni au Spa, mais la piscine est belle et propre et il y a un bar dans la piscine. Il y a beaucoup de chaises longues et de lits autour de la piscine et il y a aussi des bains tourbillons à différents endroits et des ilots de repos.

Les restos et le buffet : Bons choix de mets au buffet (viandes froides, fromages, soupes, viandes variées et poissons et fruits de mer pour le gril et des mets tout préparés aussi ainsi qu'un endroit pour les pâtes et un autre pour les salades. Bons choix de fruits et d'accompagnement et de desserts. Ne ratez pas la soirée cubaine au buffet avec la langouste grillée. Resto international très bien, resto japonais, très bien et resto méditerranéen très bien. Nous avons raté le resto cubain. Le midi nous avons mangé au Ranchon (resto de la plage), au Snack bar (resto de la piscine) et au buffet et les trois étaient bien.

La chambre : nous avions une suite junior supérieure avec une douche extérieure en plus de la salle de bain intérieure, un hamac et des chaises longues. La chambre est divisée en 2 parties : la partie lit et la partie boudoir avec terrasse ou balcon selon que vous avez la suite supérieure ou la suite junior régulière. Le frigo est réalimenté tous les jours en eau, bières et boissons gazeuses.

L'animation le jour : nous ne l'avons pas utilisée, mais il y a du yoga, du tir à l'arc et à la carabine, des leçons de danse, du volley ball, etc. Le soir les spectacles sont bons pour la plupart et ils sont variés. De plus avant le spectacle de 21 h 30 il y a toujours de la bonne musique live dans le lobby. À différents endroits vous pouvez avoir des livres pour lire (anglais, allemand, etc.). Je n'en ai pas vu en français, mais ces livres proviennent de clients qui ont terminé leurs livres et qui les laissent sur place, alors le choix varie selon les gens.

L'internet est très lent et pour faire des appels au Canada, c'est assez cher.

Nous n'avons pas fait d'excursions.

En résumé, notre séjour s'est très bien passé et tout le personnel a fait de leur mieux pour nous servir comme des rois. Je recommande cet hôtel à tous ceux qui veulent aller à Cuba et qui ont un peu peur d'être déçus de la nourriture; vous ne serez pas déçus.

Di Des
Laval, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-06-05 to 2011-06-12 (7 days)

 Our 2011 Stay at Paradisus Rio De Oro

This is our seventh trip to this hotel. Each time we enjoy our experience with the hotel amenities and staff thoroughly pleasing. The food is superior, the staff extremely competent and friendly. The hotel grounds are immaculately beautiful with breathtaking area scenery.

Ronald Burns
Markham, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-05-31 to 2011-06-07 (7 days)

 My stay at PARADISUS RIO DE ORO

It seems to be attracting the age group of 50 years and up. So if you are in your 20's or 30's it may not be the place to be.

Nigel Naraine
Mississauga, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-05-28 to 2011-06-04 (7 days)

 Vacation at Rio de Oro

This was without doubt the best all inclusive vacation we have had. The resort was really nice, the beach gorgeous, all facilities were good, we loved our garden/patio bathroom outside. Location was nice and we enjoyed the loco-Holquin tour we took. Our room was good although some people were grumbling. I guess you cannot please everyone. I like the enforced dress code. A very gracious place to relax, have fun and enjoy warmth, beach and water. My only criticism would be that the Cuban a la carte was not up to the same standard as the other restaurants. Also, the Japanese one was good - the food was good - but it was not really authentic. I will be returning here. We met many couples who had been back 5 or 6 times and the staff treated them like long lost children. A great atmosphere.

Valerie Davidge
Rockwood, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-05-28 to 2011-06-04 (7 days)

 Go for the Royal Service

We upgraded, and thought it was worth it. Price wasn't too much more, and you get quite a few perks and a quiet private pool and beach.

Andrew F
Ottawa, QC
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-05-15 to 2011-05-22 (7 days)

 It is truly a paradise!

This is a small resort with 2-storey bungalows. The pool and its surroundings are beautiful. The staff is incredible and they are always eager to make your stay a pleasant one. The diversity and quality of food is exceptional. I really enjoy the fact that there is no blaring music during the day and after 10:00 p.m. the resort is extremely quiet.

Moune
Ottawa, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-05-08 to 2011-05-15 (7 days)

 Truly Paradise

This was our second time vacationing at the Paradisus Rio De Oro in Holguin and we loved every second of each trip. The food & drinks were excellent, the service exceptional, the staff friendly and the hotel spotless. A beautiful resort - peaceful, quiet, a true paradise. Not a place to go if you are expecting to party. The average age of the guests was 40. We would highly recommend this resort and will return again ourselves.

Cor & Sue
Barrie, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-04-23 to 2011-04-30 (7 days)

 Wonderful relaxing vacation

this resort is perfect for people looking to just completely relax and be pampered. We stayed in the Royal Service section and was very pleased with the service, excellent food and beautiful, clean rooms.The Royal section is very quiet...exactly what we were looking for.ahhhhhhh wonderful!

Alan Buxton
St Catherines, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-04-02 to 2011-04-09 (7 days)

 The Best Resort Alway's

This was our 5 th stay at this resort in under 4 years. We return as it is beautiful, relaxing, amazing food everywhere and great wine and other beverages. The staff goes out of their way to make you happy and the service is exceptional! I have now recruited 9 other guests over the past 4 years and they have all returned 2-8 times, some even twice per year! You cannot go wrong with this choice! Paradise!

Tanya Bishop
Mississauga, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-04-01 to 2011-04-08 (7 days)

 We're baaaacccckkk!!!

We have been to resort 4 times and will continue to go back, staff are so friendly (even the ones that don't get tips), the food is excellent, the beach is gorgeous, have never been disappointed. Rooms need a little updating but does not detract from the experience.

James Brown
Acton, ON
Stayed at hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro
2011-04-01 to 2011-04-08 (7 days)


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