me and my husband just got back from this hotel and while i had my reservations about this hotel from reading many reviews on many sites, and the fact that we actually got a great deal on it too, the Melia did not disapoint..while its not a 5* in itself...the staff are the ones who truely make ... Read review
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honeymoons. There are a total of 250 rooms over 2 floors and amenities include a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cafAc, 5 bars, 5 restaurants, public Internet access, room service, a laundrette, medical assistance and a car park.
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Advantages: nice beaches, nice scenery, and fantastic staff!!! Disadvantages: bugs! :) i dont like them too much personally :)
...deal on it too, the Melia did not disapoint..while its not a 5* in itself...the staff are the ones who truely make it a 5* to rival the best in the world!
mosquitos are bad...but granted bugs are bad in canada in the spring and summer too :) bring bug spray or as the Cubans like to say about their own solution to the bugs drink more rum to make your less aware of them and the mosquitos drunk too ;)
We went on one excursion ... ...and went to a museum, crocodile farm, a boat ride, and to the sugar mill on a locomotive, which i have to admit was absolutly amazing...a little pricey (75 CUC ) but when you take into consideration that Cayo Coco is an ISLAND linked to the mainland...it can almost be understood :) it was a lot of fun though!
The beaches are fantastic, the pool was a little cold(but again for January in Canada it would be frozen) and the ocean was ... more
me and my husband just got back from this hotel and while i had my reservations about this hotel from reading many reviews on many sites, and the fact that we actually got a great deal on it too, the Melia did not disapoint..while its not a 5* in itself...the staff are the ones who truely make it a 5* to rival the best in the world!
mosquitos are bad...but granted bugs are bad in canada in the spring and summer too :) bring bug spray or as the Cubans like to say about their own solution to the bugs drink more rum to make your less aware of them and the mosquitos drunk too ;)
We went on one excursion that was a full day trip to the provinces capital and went to a museum, crocodile farm, a boat ride, and to the sugar mill on a locomotive, which i have to admit was absolutly amazing...a little pricey (75 CUC ) but when you take into consideration that Cayo Coco is an ISLAND linked to the mainland...it can almost be understood :) it was a lot of fun though!
The beaches are fantastic, the pool was a little cold(but again for January in Canada it would be frozen) and the ocean was really amazing, HUGE waves. there were always lounge chairs available at the beach and the pool and there was always something to do, from spanish lessons, to salsa lessons, to volleyball...or simply relaxing.
We had the standard room and for an extra 39 CUC a night it wasnt worth it to me to upgrade.
The food: well...in my opinion it was absolutly great! I have been to Cuba twice myself and i have learned not to have HUGE expectations, however, every time i am pleasantly suprised. the buffett food was a TAD cold if you werent there as soon as it opened, but the selection was great, and there was really something for everyone!
The beverages were fantastic, but keep in mind...you MUST stir your drinks before having a sip :)
This resort is a 18+ resort, and the ages of guests range from 18-80 :) while the crowd when we were there were mostly in bed by 12, there is a disco just down the road which is a lot of fun too for those younger, or just young at heart.
All in all it was a fantastic holiday and I Can't wait to get back to this hotel again!! Awesome job to everyone at this resort.... P.S - If travelling with Air Canada however, they do not provide meals....come prepared :)
Advantages: beautiful beaches & scenery, friendly people, gorgeous weather! Disadvantages: quieter part of cuba
when me and my girlfriend were looking for a holiday last year, the carribbean was always the place i wanted to go, ever since i was little, so we got all the brochures and it was a very tough choice of which carribbean island to go to, they all looked amazing! A cruise was also a possibility for us, but we ultimately decided against the cruise because they weren't all inclusive we felt we would prefer to be on land and doing our own thing. We agreed ... ...the caribbean. The price factor was the next thing we took in to consideration, we really wanted to spend under £1000 each, so we narrowed it down to the dominican republic and cuba, and in the end cuba won it after a lot more consideration simply because of the breathtaking white sandy beaches and scenery. We chose cayo coco resort over guardalavaca in the end also because of the beaches, which was narrowly decided though because we did think that ...
Matt_8675309 19.02.2005
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We have just returned and although it is a nice setting, fantastic staff all round including the gardeners, we had a very boring two weeks. Accommodation was nice. Gardens fabulous, pool needs attention. Chips in the tiles all over the place.
Isolated to the point of being just in a tourist setting rather than seeing Cuba as it is - far more interesting and an hours flight from Havana. Very hot, humid and plagued with mosquitoes. Also all of us came back with severe stomach problems.
Go on a two centre holiday or tour around as well before you go to Melia to have a beach type of rest. ...
Campie 27.07.2007
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Advantages: All inclusive hotel only available to over 16's Disadvantages: 9½ hour flight with 5 hour time difference so watch the jet lag
...from my Honeymoon at the Melia Cayo Coco & all I can say is WOW. This 5* 24 hour all inclusive hotel is run by the happiest, friendliest & most helpful staff I have ever met where nothing is too much trouble. You can relax by the large pool or if you prefer you can take the 1 minute walk to the white sandy beach - both of which have plenty of sun loungers. The food in the main buffet is excellent with "cook while you wait" daily selections including ... ...many & varied tours - this will blow your mind. If you are looking for tranquility in an idyllic location, the Melia Cayo Coco is for you. My only warning is to go there in the next couple of years before they start to build any more hotels! ...
WendyDavis 16.06.2004
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...never get bored . The melia staff are so friendly and really look after you , the weather is beautiful all the time and the atmosphere is billiant . The beaches are so amazing they are your typical white sand and crystal clear water and colourful fish , the food is great there is a choice of cuban , italian ,steak house and a buffet which serves pretty much everything . It really does suit all needs , the alchohol is verystrong too , the have a fabulos ...
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