Situated in Cuba’s Hicacos Peninsula, Varadero is a breathtaking resort town that is popular with tourists from around the world. Its crystal clear waters and fine white sands draw vacationers to this side of Cuba. Featuring a lengthy stretch of the Pacific Ocean waters, Varadero boasts of upscale resorts and luxurious hotels, a vibrant nightlife, and fantastic retail shops and souvenir stores. Not only that, but this town is also rich in fascinating culture and marvelous landmarks. If you are planning to visit this side of Cuba with your family, here is a list of excellent kid-friendly resorts in Varadero, Cuba that might pique your interest. Feel free to browse below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to kid-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 07, 2023.
1. Barcelo Solymar
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Located on the beautiful beach of Playa Azul, Barcelo Solymar is a beachfront hotel that offers guests all that they need to enjoy all that Cuba has to offer. It has five different rooms that each have its own set of amenities and even views. There are tropical gardens around the resort that guests can explore to their heart’s content.
The kids will be happy to know that the resort has three outdoor swimming pools, including an integrated swimming pool for children. There is also a mini-club and adventure playground they can play in throughout their stay.
Barcelo Solymar
Address: 5Q45+P5C, Varadero, Cuba
2. Iberostar Selection Varadero
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Surrounded by tropical gardens, crystal clear waters, and the Varahicacos natural reserve, Iberostar Selection Varadero offers a relaxing, nature-filled experience for its guests. The resort offers a total of six different options for rooms that guests can choose from. These rooms each have their own set of amenities, with most of them having a maximum capacity of two people.
The resort has a scuba diving center where guests have the opportunity to explore the island’s underwater ecosystem. There is also a nearby spa where guests are offered relaxing massage options that soothe their worries away.
Iberostar Selection Varadero
Address: Sector Punta Hicacos, Crta Las Morlas KM 17 ½, Varadero, Cuba
3. Grand Memories Varadero
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Grand Memories Varadero is a luxury resort that boasts white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters for its guests. It boasts elegant and spacious guest rooms that come in a variety of options, accommodating all types of guests, from families to solo travelers.
The dazzling pools are available for guests to cool off. There is a fitness center for those looking for a good workout. The spa is available for guests who want a massage. The Kids Club is also available for the children to enjoy.
Grand Memories Varadero
Address: Punta Hicacos, Km 18.5, Autopista Sur, Varadero, Cuba
4. Ocean Varadero El Patriarca
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Ocean Varadero El Patriarca is a 5-star beachfront resort located at Varadero beach. It boasts of being surrounded by beautiful and extensive gardens that include 500-year-old Patriarca cacti. The resort offers all-inclusive accommodations for its guests and has three room types that each have its own set of amenities.
The resort features an internet corner, 2 tennis courts, a multi-sport court, non-motorized water sports, a disco, laundry services, 24-hour currency exchange, and 2 swimming pools. For the kids, the resort has a children’s pool and paddling pool as well as a mini-club with a playhouse and playground.
Ocean Varadero El Patriarca
Address: 6V22+R75, Varadero, Cuba
5. Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa
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Just 20 km (12.4 mi) away from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport, Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive eco-resort that offers luxurious amenities paired with the beauty of nature. It boasts “superior comfort” in its guest rooms along with magnificent views of either the beach, gardens, or pools. There are even suites specially designed for families.
The resort also has a spa to soothe guests’ weariness away. Those going on a business trip will be happy to know that five multipurpose rooms and the internet center are available for use.
Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa
Address: 5RXV+VCQ, Varadero, Cuba
6. Meliá Marina Varadero
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From its own name, Meliá Marina Varadero is a 5-star, all-inclusive resort that uniquely has integrated seafront shops and a marina. Families bringing their kids won’t have to walk too far to have a good time thanks to these integrated facilities. The resort offers a variety of guest rooms that each have their own set of amenities, with some having magnificent views of the marina.
Other than that, the resort also boasts specialist restaurants, meeting rooms, swimming pools with recreation areas, and a Yhi Spa for guests to enjoy.
Meliá Marina Varadero
Address: Dummy Full Address
7. Memories Varadero Beach Resort
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Located in one of Varadero’s beautiful beaches, Memories Varadero Beach Resort offers a wonderful beachside vacation for the whole family. The resort offers spacious suites and rooms that are furnished with deluxe amenities. These rooms also come in a variety of categories that cater to couples, solo travelers, and families alike.
Being so close to the beach, the resort boasts breathtaking views of the Caribbean waters and the sparkling pool. Both of these are then complemented by the surrounding lush gardens and tropical foliage.
Memories Varadero Beach Resort
8. Hotel Sol Palmeras
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Renowned for its buffet restaurant, Hotel Sol Palmeras is a 4-star, all-inclusive resort that boasts comfortable rooms and attractive entertainment programs that are great for families. The resort features more than 300 guest rooms and over 100 bungalows that guests can rent. Each of these accommodations has its own set of amenities.
Other than its renowned buffet, the resort’s restaurant also conducts gourmet show-cookings. The swimming pools are surrounded by gardens that invite guests to relax. The terrace and bars offer a nice place to simply sit back and enjoy a nice drink.
Hotel Sol Palmeras
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9. Be Live Experience Tropical
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Describing itself as “almost paradise”, Be Live Experience Tropical offers guests privileged access to two beaches where guests can enjoy the clean white sand, crystal clear waters, and tropical vegetation that permeates throughout the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant boasts a panoramic terrace with a barbecue and a self-service buffet.
It offers six different rooms that each have their own set of amenities as well as some of them having either wonderful views of the sea or garden. For the kids, there is a Kids Club available for them to enjoy the daily programs that are hosted there.
Be Live Experience Tropical
Address: Autopista Sur, km 11 de, Autopista Sur, Varadero 42200, Cuba
Have the time of your life in the breathtaking Varadero
Varadero, a popular vacation destination that boasts of breathtaking beaches with crystal clear waters and fine white sand, is a paradise that you and your family should visit. Not only that, but the town also has fantastic retail stores and exquisite restaurants that will make your heart cry happy tears. If you are planning a surprise vacation for your family on this side of Cuba, use this list as your guide in choosing the best accommodation for you.
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