Sol Cayo Coco

“Great hotel, delicious food!”

Very nice hotel, we really enjoyed our stay at Sol Cayo Coco. We previously stayed at Pullman/Gran Marena, but this time we stayed at Sol (on the same beautiful beach los Colorados) and we're very pleasantly surprised. We really enjoyed the stay, it's a beautiful hotel with plenty of greenery and... lisää

Very nice hotel, we really enjoyed our stay at Sol Cayo Coco. We previously stayed at Pullman/Gran Marena, but this time we stayed at Sol (on the same beautiful beach los Colorados) and we're very pleasantly surprised. We really enjoyed the stay, it's a beautiful hotel with plenty of greenery and nice setup The highlight was definitely the food, both in the buffet and especially the Don Diego a la carte restaurant is top notch. We would say it is definitely the best a la carte dining in these all inclusives. Compliments to the chef Santiago who runs a great kitchen and serves delicious food. We also really enjoyed the evening shows that had a more Cuban touch than other hotels we've stayed at that were more "americanized" entertainment. We were very pleasantly surprised by Sol, we will definitely be back, it is great quality and at a better price than other hotels here. Like you can expect from any hotel, there are always some small issues that you can pick at, but overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it 100%.

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“Amazing 2 week trip! Will be back!”

Last day of our 2 week stay at Sol and have to give nothing but praise. Rooms were spacious, comfy beds and very clean. Had bottle of water everyday in room and lots of towels, always stocked. Food was phenomenal, I never experienced any shortage of anything in the 2 weeks. Fresh eggs and bacon... lisää

Last day of our 2 week stay at Sol and have to give nothing but praise. Rooms were spacious, comfy beds and very clean. Had bottle of water everyday in room and lots of towels, always stocked. Food was phenomenal, I never experienced any shortage of anything in the 2 weeks. Fresh eggs and bacon everyday, lots of fresh fruit and for dinner you always had choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish. Some nights even veal - pasta station was great as well! We skipped lunch and opted for snack bar pizzas and fries which were fantastic! No illness experienced whatsoever. Entertainment team was exceptional and always had lots going on if you were wanting activities, otherwise shows were fantastic with authentic Cuban bands. Music was not too loud and they cater to all ages. Special mention to all staff at Sol who are genuine, friendly and will go out of their way to make your vacation enjoyable and memorable! Will definitely return and I recommend to those looking for a solid, great place with a fantastic vibe and is budget friendly. Have been to Cuba over 30 times and this by far is the fav! Have stayed at newer resorts, but they don’t compare to the warmth, care and kindness experienced here.

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“relaxing and refreshing”

Our time was nothing short of incredible. From the staff, the grounds, the entertainment and activities… we were amazed! As a family with young children, we knew going into our trip that there is a large shortage of a lot of things in Cuba right now. I made sure to pack essentials for my kids (s... lisää

Our time was nothing short of incredible. From the staff, the grounds, the entertainment and activities… we were amazed! As a family with young children, we knew going into our trip that there is a large shortage of a lot of things in Cuba right now. I made sure to pack essentials for my kids (snacks on snacks on snacks)… non of which we needed. We arrived at 11pm and right at check in all of the guests were given a box with food. Inside was a few pieces of fruit, cheese meat and a croissant. We headed to our room and were pleasantly surprised as there was all new white furniture and 3 beds. Our room had a nice balcony that, over the trip, our kids spent many times outside enjoy. The washroom was in need of some love, but we had plenty of hot water and pressure at various times of the day. The TV has a port for USB so if you have any tech, you likely can plug in… we didn’t bring, but could have been nice in the evening when our kids were winding down. We didn’t have our room cleaned every day because, well who cleans their room everyday?! We left the housekeeper a few American dollars each time and they replaced our towels and made the beds. We did take the pillowcase off one pillow and it was changed. If you need you sheets changed… maybe a god idea to take them off so they know. Water was always replenished… there was a mini fridge but I don’t think we even opened it. The pool are was where we spent half of our day. Nice deep end area that trails off to a bit of a standing area with a small seating area in the water. There is no swim up bar, but never once did it impact our swim. There is a basketball hoop in the one area and across a small bridge where the water is lower there is a net for whatever games you want to enjoy. Attached with a bit of a gate is a baby pool and then down a few steps you are able to enjoy a more secluded area, closer to the gym, massage and hot tub. They were making changes over the final two days of our stay to the pool/snack bar area, and from what we were told by various people, they were creating more space and shaded spots. The beach is fabulous… with two options. The main beach has wooden boardwalks at various points where you are able to connect to the beach bar and food as well as the palapas. Never once did we have to hunt for a chair or leave a towel. If you need anything, the nautical team is around and helps… we didn’t need but I saw and heard some people asking for things to be moved around. They have hobby cats, peddle boats and kayaks, available for use when that area of the ocean isn’t white capped. From the shore you can walk right in and most days, you can walk right out. There is a cliff area where we saw a lot of people snorkelling… and the pelicans come for their meals! To the left of the resort is another somewhat quiet beach. This area can be accessed right from the resort by walking over a small bridge by the massage area, OR directly from the main beach. I did see some locals come, but it was very quiet. They do lock the gate at the resort to this area, but a security guard comes to the beach to let you know they are locking. I believe this happens somewhere between 5 and 6pm. The tide starts going out around 12:30 and you can honestly walk forever. My kids enjoyed this side for playing in the sand and looking for ocean life. We managed to play a round of mini put one evening before dinner. It was hot during the day but that was ok. You just go to the pool entertainment booth and they have a few clubs and a few balls. The buffet is not at all what we were expecting, hence not needing all of our extra packed snacks and food. Each day at breakfast they have two egg stations and a smoothing bar. At one egg station they make bacon, omelettes and pancakes and the other serves to make eggs and French toast. There is a bread bar with plenty of buns and loaves. They do have butter and I over heard someone ask for more, and they quickly replenished. The main buffet area has a cold section that always has meats, cheese and salad fixings. The salad dressing was nice, but a cream option. I think if you asked a grill guy for oil and garlic, they would arrange for you! The hot section was generally the same items… eggs, veg and meats with an option for pancakes. Dinner they did rices, meats, potatoes and vegetables. Dessert was ice creams, cakes and fruits. The peaches and pears were canned for sure and then they had banana, guava, papaya and pineapples. One day we didn’t see banana. Lunch we usually had pizza or fries and burgers from the pool snack bar. Depending on the time, they do run out of pizza. The guy said he made over 200 one day!! They never had a shortage of beverages while we were there. Although one day they didn’t have sprite in the buffet, only in the bar are… we lived. Entertainment was in the lobby for the first bit of our trip, which was enjoyable as the bar there is excellent with great staff. The kids stuff happens at 8:30-8:45 and then they have some music before the show. The disco is a little bit from the main area, and we hear it was fun, but didn’t go ourselves. A few vendors came to the resort one day for a few hours, with some Cuban knickknacks. They do also have a store in the lobby with different items. The lobby and grounds are immaculate. Someone is always cleaning, working on things and maintaining. Bathrooms in the lobby bar are clean and my husband said once it was a little yucky in the men’s… but that’s not the resort doing that… it’s the guests. I never had an issue with toilet paper or paper towel in the women’s and they also have a hand dryer, if that’s your option. I recommend bug spray for the evening, although we think we saw them spraying for something as one point. The lobby gets a breeze so it’s not terrible, but it’s warm climate so clearly mosquitoes will be around. We each got bit maybe twice… overall bugs aren’t bad, but my daughter did say there were a lot of flies… clearly I wasn’t bothered. There is also a mama and her 3 kittens who hang about. They are sweet and you can tell they are well loved by the guests. We did give them some of the sliced meat from time to time, furthere away from the buffet entrance. There is also two dogs we saw, both very timid and usually stay off the resort grounds. A brown and white one usually sits over near the cliff/old building area. We went for a walk outside of the resort and checked out the little “lake” and the abandoned resort, just down a bit. It was previously owned by an NHL player which was interesting to my son. We also ventured up the cliff area and checked out the building. So many stories of what it once was which is interesting. The bus ride to and from the airport was about 15 mins… give or take. The airport was standard and we made sure to bring our snacks in our carry on for this part. Bugs were terrible in the main check in of the airport. I had to get the big spray out of the suitcase… and I should have given it to the staff checking us in, because they were being eaten alive. Over all it was a short time spent and kids were entertained. The staff… they are kind humans who work to ensure your happiness. They chat and engage with the people who come. We felt very comfortable with everyone. If I could help them in any way… please do not tip them in coins. Coins are like poker chips to them… they have no value unless you trade them in. Often times they would ask if we could trade their coins for bills and I only wish I had been able to accommodate more. We are not ones to return to the same resort twice, but we have all said this is somewhere we would return 🩵

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