The official name of the hotel, which our article is devoted to, is Cubanacan Brisas Del Caribe 4 * Varadero. Reviews sometimes refer to it as the Oasis of Brisas del Carib. But this is an old name. This hotel was built in 1916, but in two thousand and fifteen underwent a complete renovation. The very word "Varadero", present in the title, sets up for a relaxing holiday. Indeed, this is the most famous beach in Cuba! And what else, besides the gentle sea and white sand framed by palm trees languidly bending over the water, is the Hotel Brisas Del Caribe 4 * happy? The rating at this hotel is four points out of five, which is not so bad, taking into account the general service in Cuba. Let’s take a closer look at this hotel. Numerous reviews of tourists will help us with this.
Where is the hotel located and how to get to it
The hotel is one hundred and forty kilometers from the capital of Cuba, Havana. Those tourists who arrived on a package tour are provided with a transfer from the airport. It will take two and a half hours, or even more. Therefore, initially be patient. Independent travelers should first get by bus to Varadero. But this city also has its own airport, where charter flights land. It is thirty kilometers from the hotel, which can be overcome with a taxi. Hotel Brisas Del Caribe 4 * photos of tourists are rarely captured from the main facade. It is located at Las Morlyas Street, seven kilometers from the center of Varadero. To plunge into the fun, albeit poor life of a real Cuba, you need to take a minibus that runs along the main highway that connects the city with this wonderful beach. Near the hotel, according to reviews, there is also a dolphinarium, which children really like.
What do the reviews say about Cuba in general and about Varadero in particular
A trip to Liberty Island is like a leap into the Soviet past. Only the life of local inhabitants, deprived of basic amenities, takes place in the surroundings of the tropical sun and the Caribbean. Therefore, they are not very discouraged. Very close, but completely parallel, another reality flows - tourist. Vibrant parties, all-inclusive, Cuba Libre cocktails, etc. - all this takes place on the closed reservations of hotels such as Brisas Del Caribe. The reviews hint that it is worth entering into the difficult financial situation of the maintenance staff. Left tips will make the service even more welcoming. Varadero is a well-known resort in Cuba. An endless strip of snow-white sand, extending into the distance for several kilometers, will not leave anyone indifferent. Here is a great place for all categories of vacationers: newlyweds seeking solitude, mothers with young children, active divers, beach “seals”. That’s why they go to Cuba.
Hotel Territory
Brisas Del Caribe reviews are often called a hotel complex. This four-star hotel covers a vast area of ​​fifteen and a half hectares. The complex can conditionally be divided into two parts: northern and southern. This is due to the specialization of the hotel, which is part of the Oasis Hotels chain. Management is trying to attract all categories of customers. Therefore, there are rooms in multi-storey buildings, in secluded bungalows, in elite cottages. In total, the complex has six four-story buildings. The case in the southern part is newer, it is recommended that reviews be taken when checking in. It has its own pool and a 24-hour restaurant. However, the entire southern part of the complex is located a little further from the sea. Five secluded two-story bungalows belong to the southern part. They are suitable for honeymooners and people who love a quiet measured rest.
Where tourists and vacationers live
What needs to be done from the start when arriving at the Brisas Del Caribe? Reviews urge you to tune in to positive. Do not climb with a cotton swab under the rim of the toilet bowl to check for sterility. Relax - you are in Cuba, and also on one of its best beaches! The hotel has four truly luxurious rooms - “Jacuzzi suites”. Two more guest rooms fully take into account the special needs of people with disabilities. There are forty rooms with a connecting door for families. Let's look at the "standard" at the Brisas Del Caribe 4 * hotel. Reviews say that rooms of this category are located in both parts of the hotel complex. The refrigerator is only in the "standards" of the southern buildings. The typical “standard” has air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar. A safe is available at an additional cost. The bathroom has a bath, washbasin, toilet. It features a hairdryer. They clean the rooms every day, and change bedding every five days. There are junior suites in the northern buildings. They are designed for four people. The bedroom is supplemented by a living room, there are two bathrooms. The name says about additional conveniences "a jacuzzi suite". This room features a large spa bath.
What tourists say about guest rooms
The rooms in the Brisas Del Caribe Hotel reviews are called quite clean and comfortable. They have large windows and spacious balconies. If you book a double "standard", reviews recommend that you agree in advance that it will be located in the south wing. In the northern part, old furniture is still preserved. As for room service, tourists claim that the staff is trying to maintain everything in working order. Problems should be reported immediately to the reception. All breakdowns are eliminated by the specialist who came to the call. Clean without any tip very carefully. And for the small reward left, the maids will spin different funny figures from towels and put flowers in a vase. Hotel Brisas Del Caribe 4 * practices "compliments" from the administration to newlyweds, birthday people and regular customers. Reviews say that it is very nice to receive an unexpected gift, albeit symbolic, in the form of a cake and a basket of fruits. A room with an ocean view will cost more than a room overlooking the park area.
Dining at the beach hotel Cubanacan Brisas Del Caribe 4 *
The reviews are very verbose at this point. As with most hotels in Cuba, the Super All Inclusive system is practiced here. This means that you are fed and poured when you only want it, and in unlimited quantities. Alcohol flows like a river here - and not only good Cuban rum, but also imported wines and distillates. The main meals are served in buffet style in the buffet restaurant "Varadero". But hotel guests are not limited to them. If you want an elegant à la carte candlelit dinner, you can visit à la carte restaurants such as Fantasy and Las Brisas for free. In the southern part of the complex, they are treated to snacks at the Parilla. Do you want to have a snack, drink aromatic coffee with desserts or ice cream? Welcome to the Taino Cafeteria. There are a lot of bars in the hotel. Two of them - “Caribbean” and “Arabica” - are located in the lounge areas of the two buildings. There is also a disco bar where discos are organized in the evenings, such as Anaida, La Caleta and Delirio.
What else they say about nutrition in Cubanacan Brisas Del Caribe 4 * Varadero reviews
Russian tourists like the all inclusive program. In this hotel you can eat around the clock, which is very convenient, because you can come to meals at any convenient time. No queues are created in the hall of the main restaurant “Varadero”. As for the variety of dishes and their quality, all reviews are unanimous: everything is very tasty, there are a lot of fruits, desserts, fresh vegetables, seafood. A la carte restaurants have received special praise. They created a solemn and at the same time cozy atmosphere. Chefs specialize in Italian and Caribbean cuisine, as well as cooking seafood and fish. As for drinks in bars and cafeterias, then about the hotel Brisas Del Caribe 4 * reviews compose laudatory odes. Here you can try not only high-quality Cuban rum, but also various cocktails based on it. Bartenders will pour you and imported alcoholic beverages - in any quantities. You can freshen up with beer or lemonade on the beach, by the pools, in the hotel lobby. And the children here are offered delicious Cuban ice cream.
Sea, beach and pools
Consider yourself lucky if you stayed at the Brisas Del Caribe 4 * hotel. Photos, reviews of the beautiful beaches of Cuba mainly concern Playa Varadero. To say that this is a sandy beach is to say nothing. A white, fading strip of quartz, finely ground like flour. On the beach, gracefully curving give a free shadow of palm trees. The coast is washed by an exceptionally warm sea. From the violence of the elements, the beach of Varadero is protected by the largest coral reef in the Caribbean. All these factors make this beach a real Mecca both for lovers of splashing in shallow water, and for divers and snorkellers. The hotel has its own piece of beach. On it stand in a row sunbeds under umbrellas. Use is free for guests of the Cubanacan Brisas Del Caribe 4 * hotel. Reviews only mention a deposit that must be paid for beach towels. All non-motorized water activities are also free. The hotel has two fresh water pools. One of them is intended for adults, the other - with a maximum depth of ninety centimeters - for babies. The pool also has sun loungers and parasols. Reviews say that there is always enough space, there is no need to take sun loungers at five in the morning. There is a bar on the beach and by the pool where you can drink something cool exactly when the soul craves this most.
Free services
Hotel Brisas Del Caribe 4 * reviews are called the “Solid Cuban Four”. It provides a number of services that you rarely find in the "five". For example, you can rent a bike for free at the hotel. Reviews highly recommend doing this, because the terrain in Varadero is flat, and riding along the beautiful promenade will give you a lot of pleasure. Also free of charge are equipment for darts, beach volleyball, table tennis, catamarans, kayaks, and even windsurfing equipment. Want to learn the basics of diving? An instructor provides free scuba diving lessons at the hotel. Here you can play water polo, French bowling, basketball and minigolf. A gym awaits guests. There are also slot machines for children. And if at some point you want to relax, there is a free sauna and a jacuzzi at your disposal. For children, playgrounds and a pool are equipped. If you rented a car, you can park it for free at the hotel.
Entertainment in the hotel complex
Reviews of the Brisas Del Caribe 4 * hotel mention that you will not be bored here. In the morning and afternoon, a team of sports animators works. They organize various team games, gathering participants among vacationers. What tourists note is their tact. Nobody will drag you to the soccer field or to the volleyball court. In the morning, the trainer conducts an aerobics class in the pool. In the evening, the hotel management seeks to diversify the leisure of its guests by inviting various dance and singing ensembles to perform on the disco-bar stage. Maybe they are not the stars of a showbiz of the first magnitude, but they perform masterfully the fiery rhythms of samba and tango. Here you can take free dancing and Spanish lessons. Sometimes a local animation team takes on the staging of various performances and contests, win-win lotteries. Tourists really liked the Caribbean Show, Tropialissimo, Magic Lights, Old Havana, Horror, and Gladiators' Night. DJ arranges good discos. Since the Brisas Del Carib hotel specializes in family vacations, good conditions for children are created here. A child from four to twelve years old can be bailed to children's animators in the mini-club "Jacques Matata". There he will be entertained by various games, contests, competitions and master classes. So do not have to miss your child
Paid services
The Brisas Del Carib Hotel specializes in the reception of newlyweds and the organization of a honeymoon for them. And if in Russia you arranged your wedding only at the registry office, then a beautiful symbolic marriage can be held at the Brisas Del Caribe 4 * hotel. Photos of this joyful event will decorate your family album. Many tourists have already taken advantage of this paid service. Everything is held at the highest level. For newlyweds, they issue a room in a romantic style and present them with a gift from the hotel. Other paid services include consultations with a certified general practitioner and the work of a professional nanny. Tourists mention that a lot of entertainment at the hotel is free. Money is needed only for the use of motorized modes of water and land transport: yachts, scooters, skis and parachutes. Also paid are massage, hairdresser, dry cleaning and ironing, beauty services. You can rent a car directly at the reception (if you have a driver’s license). Tennis courts are free during the day. After dark, money should be paid to cover them. There is a real golf course in the hotel. But this service is paid. The diving instructor conducts an introductory diving lesson for all comers (in the pool). If you want to continue training in this sport, the trainer will have to pay.
What to see in the vicinity of the hotel
Varadero has only one drawback. This is a completely new resort, serving as a kind of reservation for wealthy tourists. Therefore, there are no attractions in the classical sense of the word in the town. The only thing that attracts tourists to Varadero is its peerless beach and clear sea. However, there is a tour desk at the Cubanacan Brisas Del Caribe Hotel (reviews repeatedly mention this). What travels should I book from Varadero? Tourists are advised to go to Havana. And not just on the bus, but on a retro car. There are also thematic excursions around Liberty Island dedicated to the “Comandante Che” or Ernest Hemingway. In Havana, if you go there yourself, you should not miss the cigar factory and Almendares Park. There are excursions to other cities of the country, for example, to Santiago de Cuba. An interesting and informative trip to a tobacco plantation in Pinar del Rio. Children will enjoy visiting the dolphinarium and the crocodile farm. You can go to the islands of Cayo Blanco and Cayo Largo both by boat and by helicopter. Fans of diving and snorkeling will not be indifferent to the coral reefs of Huventud. The karst valley of Vinales is famous for its amazing nature. You can watch how sugarcane turns into brown crystals in factories in the province of Matanzas. For historical sights, head to Trinidad de Cuba. Do not forget to bring your swimwear with you - in this city you will find the second famous beach in the country, Playa Major. The cost of an average excursion from Varadero is about seventy convertible pesos.