Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort & Spa

Honestly, I had a really good time here. What made the difference for me was the beach service and the Jazz Bar. The beach is beautiful, but what I really appreciated is that you don’t have to get up for anything. The staff actually comes to your lounger, checks on you, and brings your drinks right there. It’s simple, but it makes the whole experience way more relaxing. You just stay there, enjoy the sun, and they take care of the rest. And the Jazz Bar… easily my favorite spot in the whole resort. The vibe at night is just different — live music, chill atmosphere, not too loud, not too quiet. The staff there is amazing too, super attentive and friendly without being over the top. You actually feel like staying there for hours. Overall, it’s not about being perfect — it’s about how it makes you feel, and this place definitely gives you that relaxed, taken-care-of kind of experience.

We loved this resort. My husband and I stayed for four days. We had heard about resource scarcity in Cuba, but we were surprised by the level of everything they offered. The buffet team's work deserves special mention. They are simply fantastic. We love you guys!

We had the pleasure to return to Royalton Hicacos in December of ‘25 for our 30th visit. We get asked why do we always stay at the same hotel. When we first chose this hotel in 2005 it was because it was so much more than a high rise on the beach. Beautiful tropical grounds, all rooms are on the main, 2nd or 3rd level. The hotel is an older property but the past few years many blocks of rooms have been renovated (Superior room category) with a more modern style but the remaining rooms still embrace the Cuban charm. The grounds are lush with many floral gardens and meticulously maintained. To describe the beach the only word is breathtaking. You can walk for miles and miles on the beach. After our first visit it was clear we would return. There is 5 al a carte restaurants, my fav is The Pearl ( International). There is a buffet for 3 meals a day, a 24 hour Bistro for late night snacks, an ice cream parlour, Jazz Club, Cigar Lounge and a 24 hr Lobby Bar to name a few amenities. Royalton Hicacos has the best dining that any Cuban hotel has to offer. If travellers are worried about shortages, you will find little to none at this property. If you are looking to be entertained the hotel offers the best talent in Cuba for their nightly shows, live music in the Lobby bar every evening and a top notch entertainment team for activities around the pool & beach. For people looking to book a common question is , is Diamond Club worth it? I would say look at all the perks it offers and what the cost is to you and then decide. For many the answer is yes and for some no. Either way you will be treated like a guest in their home and have a fabulous time. After travelling to many Caribbean destinations over the years the one thing that separates Royalton Hicacos from the others is the staff. The list is long, those who have worked hard to make a difference each and every trip. Over the years we have recommended Royalton Hicacos to many family, friends & acquaintances and are proud to say they have joined the list of return guests. Royalton Hicacos has the HIGHEST return guest rate of any adults only hotel in Varadero for a reason. We are all praying Cuba reopens soon so visitors can return to Paradise!

We stayed at the Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort & Spa for seven days, and it exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the older part that had not yet been renovated, but the rooms are big and very clean. We also saw the rooms in the renovated part, and they were amazing. The resort is beautifully maintained and offers a perfect blend of relaxation and activity. Even though it is an adult hotel and there were parties, you cannot hear much because the rooms are on a side far from the loud music. The service was the highlight. From the warm welcome with a cold towel and drink upon arrival to the attentive poolside butler service, we felt truly taken care of. A special shout-out to Butler Renier, who came to our room to welcome us and answer all our questions. Knowing that Cuba was dealing with a food shortage, the food quality and quantity were impressive. Also, we had no problem reserving the restaurants. The hotel's entertainment made both the days and nights so much fun. Usually, we book some excursions, but not this time. We left the resort just once, to see Matanzas, which we had not visited when we visited Cuba previously. We did not want to lose a day in the hotel. Everything in the resort was well organized, from daytime activities by the pool to the incredible evening shows, which brought great energy and kept things lively without ever being over-the-top. The shows were amazing — engaging, impressive, and something we looked forward to every night. Another impressive feature of that hotel is the beach. Wow!!! I am mostly a pool person, but the sand, the view... oh, you need to see that. We have been thinking of returning to this hotel again and recommending it to everyone. It is rated as a 5-star hotel, but we were able to get a pretty good price. Over time, I think that the hotel was worth every penny. Thank you to all the staff, especially to Renier, who, over the time we spent in the hotel, became our friend

I’m very sorry about new situation regarding the jets fuel which cause closing Cuba resorts. As soon as it’s again open I’ll be more than happy to visit and enjoy the Royalton Hicacos Varadero. I was guest 7 times there and can’t disrobe with words how much we aa a couple and couple of my friends enjoyed everything the Royalton offer, an amazing service, the beach, food and whole atmosphere and vibe. The management with G.M Joanh David really take care about their guests. The front desk and Lobby Bar crew deserve special thanks for their service. They’re so nice, patient, polite with a smile offering their service. Jennifer front desk, Chewaly, Jasuri and rest of the Libby Bar crew are the best. Accommodation at the Royalton resort, beach, Dimond Club Salsa Bar deserve truly 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wish the all best and can’t wait to visit and fully enjoy that amazing resort like all my precious 7 visit. ❤️🇨🇺❤️🇨🇦