Sol Cayo Largo All Inclusive

Anónimo, CA, 2007-06-20  
We went to Sol Cayo Largo with our friends from Dec 9th to Dec 16, 2004 and it was like being in Paradise. We have spent holidays in many other resorts in the Caribean and Sol Cayo Largo was by far the best.

The lobby is a work of art and the whole complex is kept in A1 condition, when we arrived the balcony door was broken we phoned the front desk and a repair man was there in ten minutes and fixed it. The two pools are beautiful with an abundance of chaise lounges, the beach which is miles long has very fine white sand and has many thatched roof sun shades and chaise lounges. The water a beautiful green/blue color, was fairly warm and stayed shallow a long way out.

There are many gazebos where one can sit and read or relax and some of them even had carafes of coffee and pastries, we found the food in the main dining room, although buffet was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially our dining room waitress Yarisbel, Noel and Giovanni at the lobby bar, Alexander at the front desk, Miguel at the beach restaurant and Yamila our maid. The a la carte dining at the Las Trinas was superb in a beautiful atmosphere. We certainly plan to visit this resort again in the near future.

Anónimo, CA, 2005-04-11
Just returned from Cayo Largo with my husband and a couple friends...
Apart from the beautiful beaches, there wasn't much to do there really but we tried to make the most of it. Most of our time there was spent swimming/sunbathing, sleeping and eating. It's the perfect place for R&R and/or honeymooning.

Activities:
We took part in; half hour spanish lessons, half hour dancing lessons, 40 massages, 20 minute hobie cat ride.

But, we were looking forward to going shopping, but when we went 'Marina' there really wasn't any shopping like we were promised.

We were looking forward to going fishing but we found out that it was something we needed to book way in advance and for $200 a person at that.

We were also looking forward to karaoke at the disco, but when we looked at the song selection there was only one page of John Lennon songs available!

Food/Drink:
The food there was alright. Breakfast buffet had an interesting selection of dishes...Eggs, sausages, cheese bread, ground meat, beans...it was alright.

We were so happy to see that the snack bar 'Solazul' had yummy snacky stuff like burgers, fries, salad and pizza. We recommend the Turkey Burger with Fries and the Pizza with Tuna Shrimp and Black Olives.

The Grill restaurant was special for us as the staff treated us with special care. We recommend the grilled squid, grilled red snapper and the marinated fish with lemon and olive oil.

The guys were enjoying Mojitos and Rum and Coke for the most part and the ladies were sipping on Banana Mammas, Sangrias and Wine Spritzers.

Weather:
The weather was quite perfect really. Not humid, very sunny, not too hot, not too cold. It was perfect.

Service:
The service there was wonderful. The chambermaids were friendly and courteous, the management was great, the servicemen were quick, the entertainers were energetic and the waitstaff and chefs were smiling and happy.

Overall- the beaches are great Playa Paraiso is a must see and heavenly...
this is ultimate place for rest and relaxation.

Anónimo, CA, 2005-04-11
We have just returned from a Sol Cayo Largo (Apr 2-9th) and I just wanted to say that we had a wonderful time. The resort, beach, ocean, entertainment were all fantastic. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a porch and balcony for each room.

The staff are very friendly and helpful and we grew to be great friends with some (Yandy in the non-smoking section of the main restaurant especially). I could usually make them all smile with my feable attempts at Spanish, but they appreciated the effort. Ask the staff how to say good morning, hello, good afternoon and thankyou in Spanish, and they will notice that you are trying. Most of them speak 3 languages, so its the least you can do.

The food is good and there is lots of it. As Cuban food tends to be a bit bland, there may be some dissapointment for the spicy lovers (as I am). Also remember that everything has to be flown in to this island, so some things are harder to come by than others. However, we were always full and happy after every meal. For those who need a touch of home, the pool side snack bar has more Americanized food such as hamburgers, sandwhiches, salads and pizza. There are a great deal of Europeans who smoke during meals, so while you are eating in the main restaurant, ask for the non-smoking section when you arrive to eat as it is not posted anywhere (it is a fairly large area off to the side). It is also a quieter area for conversation.

We were most impressed with all the little areas to get away and be quiet such as the reading room, the pool shade areas and the beachside pagoda. These also helped during the hot days when you wanted (or needed) to stay out of the sun. The pool area is also nice, but I will be honest and say that I only was in it once during our stay as I love the ocean and wanted to spend my time there.

My husband and I were blown away by the quality of the entertainment staff - these guys and gals could all be dancing on broadway - really superb job and well worth staying up for!

Also, you feel very safe and secure on the island. No worries about leaving your things at the beach, ocean, pool or lobby. Also, there is no need to do the reserve a chair with towel thing as we could always get a chair in the shade at the beach. As to the nude beaches, all I can say is... "when in Rome!"

If your looking for a hip night life, this resort is probably not your thing. However, if your looking for a quiet, relaxing get away with no worries and friendly people, go for it, you won't be dissapointed.

Anónimo, CA, 2005-04-03
Our first trip to Cuba. Left March 6th. for one week holiday. Hotel was recomended, and used Trip Advisor as a guideline. All posted reviews were correct. All staff were wonderful and helpful, room was clean and comfortable (second floor with balcony overlooking pool) our housekeeper was outstanding.
Resturants and buffet were better than expected. breakfest had good variety and omlet and pancake bars were hot and tasty. Lunch was good with a selectionn of salads, burgers, pizza, and pastas. Dinners had variety and good selection. No lineups during our stay, and were told the hotel was completly booked. The wait and service staff always had a friendly smile. Tipping is not expected, but appreciated.
The beach was outstanding. Sand very fine and cool to walk on. The beach here is endless, walk for hours.
Would recomend the Sunset Boat Cruise which is only offered on Thursday or Friday. The lobster dinner and sunset is worth it.
Nightly entertainment was the best we have seen. Very professional and creative. The entertainment manger has done an excellent job of providing variety each night, and the dancers were amazing.
Remember to bring gifts for the maids, porters, gardeners (who keep the grounds manicured) servers, activity center staff, and gift shop employees.
Also, get a massage at the pool or the beach. It is wonderful.
Would highly recomend and will probably return.

Anónimo, CA, 2005-03-07
Travelled to Sol Melia between Feb. 20-27 with my wife and another couple. All are in our early fourties, and first time out of Canada so were very apprehensive. Travelled with Air Canada and had no problems. Arrived in Cuba on time and were met with smiling faces which immediately put us at ease We were whisked through customs and at our hotel within minutes. Recieved great rooms with king size beds over looking the ocean and the pool. Rooms were spotless, we had maid service twice a day and our sheets were changed every second day.(probably because we left gifts for them every day-colouring books, crayons, toothpaste etc.) The resort was absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. The workers were Terrific; spoke many languages, worked hard and seemed to really enjoy serving us. Although the resort was completely booked lineups were minimal if at all. My wife is a very picky eater and was really concerned about going hungry so were very relieved to find lots of Canadian styled foods. The food was plentiful and very good.(We all gained a few pounds) The bars were excellent and the booze free flowing. Lots of Canadian brands at all the bars. The beach was spectacular with sand like flour. The pool was clean, spacious and had a great swimup bar/restaurant. Lounge chairs were plentiful both at the pool and the beach. The beach even had life guards and fresh water showers on the board walk. Our wife's flew to Havana for a day of shopping and had a great time. We(the Guys) went on the catamaran excursion and had a memorable experience. The beaches are really pristine, the ocean full of sealife and the lobster to die for. Well worth the extra money.
Overall the trip was excellent. We went on vacation to relax, make some friends and have a good experience.We came back with smiles on our faces, a real appreciatiation for Cuba and its people, and a life time of memories all achieved in one week. What more can one ask for? See you next year.