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Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa

5.0 of 5
Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba
Hotel amenities
Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Holguin
17 May 2013 -
Dolphin07
16 May 2013 -
Maryam M
 
 
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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UK
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This review will probably help European travellers more but here we go. We travelled from the UK and had to go much further than most visitors of the hotel who come from Canada, considering the size of North American countries, its not a long way to go at all, but you could fly four times over to Spain or France... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My boyfriend and I stayed at Paradisus Rio de Oro from May 5th until May 12th, and we loved it. A few of our friends had warned us about the quality of food in Cuba, so we came in a little hesitant. However, we were really surprised at how amazing everything was. We had a little issue with our first... More

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Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Our 3rd visit in 3 years and as usual did not disappoint. The Resort was once again great. Met up with our ‘English’ friends and had a wonderful week of relaxation and partying, with lots of laughs. We did hear rumors that the Resort may open up to kids and that would be a mistake in my opinion. My advice... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This was our third and our last visit to the Paradisus Royal Sevice. We spent two weeks in April at the above hotel in the Royal Service and at the end of the two weeks were disappointed to see that the hotel had not moved forward to resolve major issues with overcrowding when the Royal Service section of the hotel... More

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Montreal, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

So we are returning guests...so just some updated information - Building 36 is under renovation...perhaps a sign of upgrades to come in the standard rooms to come in that building and future ones - Lobster night at the buffet is hit or miss- did not occur two weeks we were there but plenty at the a la carte restaurants -... More

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paradisusri0de0r0, General Manager at Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear AdrienneMontreal, Thank you so much for having returned to our Paradisus Rio de Oro! We appreciate very much your comments because they are always helpful, nevertheless it is a pleasure to let you know that the sunbed reservation issue has been solved. We look forward to having you back many more times in the future. With best regards, Lorenzo... More

Southampton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We visited this hotel for 2 weeks from 28th March 2013. The first 7 days were spent at the Main hotel, and the second 7 days we upgraded to the Royal Service, so I will review both sections of the hotel. The Main hotel provides excellent service and standards, although the rooms were a little tired. We tried all of... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had a great holiday. loved the hotel. The people were so nice all the time, and helpful! It is a very beautiful layout. It was kept looking good. The food was great! We had fun trying the different restaurants around the resort. I loved the little black cat;))))Nice beach for our walk every morning. We loved the wild life,... More

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Cambridge, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A wonderful vacation, nothing disapointing about this resort, from accomodation, beach, drink selection, food, pool area, service, security, surrounding area, just beautiful. Would highly recommend. Great snorkeling, nice golden sandy beach (shade umbrellas a little too close together on beach). Nice little extras, champagne, and snacks set out throughout resort. Great restaurant locations for lunch, over looking beach and garden... More

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niagara falls
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We travelled from May 2nd to May 9th, 2013. We were there for my niece's wedding. So I do have a few negatives, but the positives out way the negatives. First of all, I do not think this resort is worth the price that we paid, we paid over 1300.00 pp for this resort and I think for what we... More

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Lavenham, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is atop notch hotel and as good as you will find in Cuba. The reason that it is so good is the Spanish ownership and management, they have managed to motivate the staff who are friendly and enthusiastic. The hotel manages to shun the Cuban lack of urgency, mañana syndrome, that manifests its self over the island. Met some... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Royal service(279)
  • Very good(114)
  • Buffet restaurant(96)
  • El Patio(72)
  • Pool area(65)
  • Lobby bar(59)
  • Show table(53)
  • Junior suite(32)
  • Pool bar(31)
  • Friendly and helpful(29)

Additional Information about Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa

Address: Playa Esmeralda, Crta Guardelavaca, Holguin 007, Cuba
Region: Caribbean > Cuba > Holguin Province > Holguin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Holguin
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Holguin
#1 Luxury Hotels in Holguin
#1 Top resorts Hotels in Holguin
#1 Family Hotels in Holguin
Price range (per night): 236 AUD - 307 AUD
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
ocated in the Bahía de Naranjo Natural Park, in Playa Esmeralda, on the northern coast of Holguin province. Five-Star Ultra All Inclusive Eco-Resort with 354 rooms. Conceived only for adults aged 18 years or more. Maximum comfort and perfection in its private Royal Service area for a fabulous experience in a world apart. Recommended for weddings, honeymoons, incentive trips and wellness/spa.Guest Rooms354 rooms: 254 Junior Suite, 24 Junior Suite Deluxe, 16 Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View, 2 Suite Deluxe, 36 Master Junior Suite Royal Service, 14 Master Junior Suite Ocean View Royal Service, 6 Master Junior Suite Luxury Royal Service, 2 Garden Villa Royal ServiceDining8 Restaurants (A la Carta, Buffet), 5 Bars ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Paradisus Rio De Oro Hotel
Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort And Spa
Paradisus Rio De Oro Hotel Holguin
Paradisus Rio De Oro
Paradisus Hotel Guardalavaca
Rio De Oro Paradisus
Paradisus Rio De Oro Cuba
Hotel Paradisus Rio De Oro

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