Wow the resort looks beautiful, but massive for sure. We have been considering Melia Las Americas for our next visit. Wondering if you have ever stayed there?
I’ve seen 3 Melia hotels in Cuba. All 5 star, with amazing amenities. But this one is by far stunning. I love that it’s wheelchair accessible. And the choice of restaurants amazing if I ever win that lottery is too will be placed on my bucket list great video, and as usual, very informative
I haven't been there yet, but I saw they have an absolutely gorgeous area for adults only as well. You can book the Level family the the Level adults only. Wonderful video as always, I appreciate you guys.
We stayed there last year it was best one we have stayed at in Cuba Hotel was amazing typical Cuban food was shy on meat only real negative I had was it had to have the coldest pools in all the Caribbean if you watch videos or see pics there is hardly anyone in there ocean was way warmer and better......Congrats on 10K
Hey Mike, Just back home in New Brunswick,after our three weeks in Norway, wow that is one huge resort. Looking forward to our Cuba trips, great videos, thank you for another amazing video from Cuba.
Nice video again Mike !!! Is a new hotel tooooo big for me ,i love the hotels much olders, less peoples for a really relax Vacations ,always i going Royalton Hicacos very charm hotel and very nice beach , about food really dont care but in Hicacos always you find something to eat . Thanks to you and Jenn for show a different perpective of modern hotel in Varadero .
Just came back from Cuba and stayed at this resort. Had a fantastic time. The resort is the most modern that I have stayed in Cuba and really beautiful especially at night . The food was probably the best I had in Cuba in all the 6 times I have been there. I was there when the hotel was maybe 40 percent full. Love that it is walking distance to Varadero. The beach is the best I have seen and I have travelled allot. I usually go to different resorts every time I go to Cuba but I would come back here again. Love the people in Cuba made more friends.
@@marvin6016 No food shortages , food was really good for Cuba. I am pescatarian and 90 percent vegetarian. At end of day sometimes they would run out of soda for my vodka soda, but there were other options and by next day they were stocked. There were no outages when I was there ( Dec 6 - 13th ) but 3 days before me someone told me there was a day where they needed to put on the generator for a few hours. They still had power. Mostly Canadians at resort. If you like spicy bring hot sauce with you and snacks you cant live without. The beach is THE BEST !!!!
Hi Mike and Jenny. Do you know how much it was to level up on the adult side and was it worth it? Should we book at the hotel or through the travel agency? Thank you so much for your help. My wife and I absolutely love your videos
Yes, congratulations on blowing through the 10K subscribers and another great video!!! That is a HUGE Resort. I remember seeing it when we went from the Airport to Royalton Casa Perla. I bet it is a very very busy place in the high Season. The beach as usual is top drawer. I liked the outdoor cooking stations, they make my mouth water. With the larger Resort would the service and the food in the high season be good? Take care and safe travels!!
Hey Gordon thanks on the 10k Ya this is a massive resort with a price to go along with it in high season for sure!!! I’ve heard the food was great!!! But I can’t confirm
Nice! Glad you finally got to experience this place. Definitely my favourite resort in Cuba. The Level Adults Only side is a great perk. I loved it. Cheers brother
Great video, Mike. Personally, I prefer adults only on a smaller scale, but this is an interesting contrast. 🎉Congratulations on exceeding 10K. Cheers...Bill
Great review! Ive been watching a lot of your reviews. Planning a trip to cuba in late February. What is your favorite tour operator to use? Airtransat, sunwing etc. i would love to see a top 10 resorts video. Thanks!
They are both great and both have issues!!! lol Sunwing usually has fantastic deals with bad flight times!!! But I choose Sunwing only for the savings But can come with headaches
Good morning my friend and I am glad to see that you are well. I tell you that you are in my opinion in one or the best Hotel in Varadero and that when you book for any of these three Meliá hotels, you will receive a free shuttle service.They give you the opportunity to spend the day in any of them, consume and do everything but sleep is where you reserved
Nice resort, nice amenities, thanks for your honesty Mike. These humongous resort are not for everyone.Perfect for thoses who needs entertainment and banging music all days.Not my cup of tea😊
Congrats on 10K - well deserved!! Near the end you referred to something you didn’t recommend but we couldn’t figure out what you were referring to! Anyways, always looking forward to your next vid. We want more Jen for her perspective!! Lol
I watched them build this resort and thought about checking it out. Thanks for giving us the tour. We’re looking at Mexico for November. Any suggestions? Watching from my ⛵️🇨🇦.
Hi Mike & Jenny! Another great video! We just booked Caribe in Cayo Coco. Wanted to mention, I belong to a few Cuba groups on FB and another person on that page had mentioned your videos for great info. I seconded the referral! 10 000!!! Well deserved!
Finding Fish. Have you visited any beaches in Cuba where the water wasn't super shallow. I'm looking for deeper water. Its hard to swim when the water is too shallow.
We stayed here last year, very nice but not my favourite, I prefer smaller resorts. Great video once again though! Just wanted to add, there IS a bathroom at the regular beach bar (pretty sure at the Level one too), it's just around the side. Hopefully they have fixed the door, I got trapped in there and had to be rescued with a screwdriver because the doorknob fell off 😂.
hi Mike, love you channel and your reviews ! question..any worries on the mosquito virus that has been posted..I believe it's referred to as the sloth fever..my wife and I are concerned
Been following your videos for a while, first comment, been to Cuba 5 times this year but didn't try this one yet. I didn't see anything about the food in the video, any comments on the food?
Mike , Jenn - we just left Sol Varadero beach Wednesday September 18th right next door … anyways great video guys . We will be back at SVB October 28th if your around:)
Which resort should my wife and I try for first visit to Cuba. Prefer small,friendly staff and great beach. We have watched all your videos. John & Cindy(Halifax)
Planning on going to Cayo Coco in 2 weeks to Grand Aston Paredon Beach Resort. Keep hearing bad things about food shortages. Any thoughts on that.. You seem to be very knowledgeable of Cuba. Also how is the alcohol situation?
Keep hearing from Who!!!! And what exactly are they saying??? Specifically what food items are missing??? It is low season right now!!!so considering the price your paying!!! Something has to give!!! So yes food quality might be lower!!! Alcohol quality might be slightly lower, colas might be missing
@@Finding-Fish i have watched 3 or 4 of your videos yes. I was just asking your opinion of the food and drink situation since it looks like you were there recently.
Hi, thanks for the video! Is this resort good for small children (8 and 9 years old)? We are considering booking this resort versus Vila Gale Cayo Paredon. We liked the all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, but we want to try a different place like Cuba. Any suggestions would be appreciated! :)
Hello finiding fish, We are planning on coming here in December 11 and I know they had a power outage, but the question is how is the food? Is it still food storage.
thank you for this video! This is definitely not a resort we would go to as we prefer smaller ones, with shade/palapas around the pool and at the beach and I don't see many of those :( The location to Varadero is very nice though, and the beach is gorgeous, but the sheer size of it and lack of shade would be a huge no for us (and the price, ouch, we'd only do the Level, adults only, and that can get pricey real fast lol).
Great resort. But have to ask ... you show nothing of the rooms. Nice video but if you're going to show a resort off please show the rooms at least. Smiles from Hamilton.
I have been to Melia International 3 times. It is a large hotel, and I always request a garden view room, it is quiet. Also, I possible, I request top floor, no noise from above. On the beach, I like that they have large beach umbrellas instead of palapas. I go there for the AMAZING beach, and I don’t care about the food.
Will preface by saying been coming all over Cuba for 30+ years (for the beach and not the food!). I am At MELIA Peninsula right now and cannot speak for other hotels but, with all sincerity I HAVE NEVER seen such food shortages in 20 or so visits. It is very sad actually because CUBA is one of my favourite places on the planet! Apparently based on conversations at neighbouring hotels it is a hit or miss!
I have to ask, last December i was reading and my friends in February discovered there was a shortage of food, including rum(in Cuba?), and basic amenities... has this changed?
Yes, but items can come and go!!!! Right now in low season some resorts may be missing eggs from time to time, colas and soft drinks!!!! But usually have lots of beer wine rum vodka gin!!! Pretty good food selection!!! But items come and go!!!!
@@Finding-Fish Eh. The thing getting in my way is the slapping match between the governments of United States and Cuba. I hope the travel embargo gets lifted some day.
Melia International is always pack it's a party resort. If you compare Melia International and Melia Marina, I would go to Melia Marina but the food in Marina is not that good as Melia International has better food options ,better drinks as well it's just this place International is always pack with people and can be noisy.
Wow the resort looks beautiful, but massive for sure. We have been considering Melia Las Americas for our next visit. Wondering if you have ever stayed there?
No but I want to go!!!!
I’ve seen 3 Melia hotels in Cuba. All 5 star, with amazing amenities. But this one is by far stunning. I love that it’s wheelchair accessible. And the choice of restaurants amazing if I ever win that lottery is too will be placed on my bucket list great video, and as usual, very informative
lol
Me too thanks 🙏
Mike
thank you for pointing out some of the accessible features much appreciated!!
No problem
Mike
love your videos very informative and I like that you show no preference to any resort you call it the way it is....thanks
Thanks Lovely
Thanks
Mike
I haven't been there yet, but I saw they have an absolutely gorgeous area for adults only as well. You can book the Level family the the Level adults only. Wonderful video as always, I appreciate you guys.
Thanks So much
Stunning Resort
We stayed there last year it was best one we have stayed at in Cuba Hotel was amazing typical Cuban food was shy on meat only real negative I had was it had to have the coldest pools in all the Caribbean if you watch videos or see pics there is hardly anyone in there ocean was way warmer and better......Congrats on 10K
Coldest pool 🏊🏾 lol!!!
Thanks so much for the Support
Mike
Amazing water color at the beginning of the video. Great camera work in your videos. This resort is on my "have to visit" list.
Thanks Amigo thanks 🙏
Mike
10 K subscribers. Woohoo. Huge congratulations Mike & Jen. Now let's keep going.
Thanks So much Ron!!!
Mike
Yes!!!! Thanks!!
Hey Mike, Just back home in New Brunswick,after our three weeks in Norway, wow that is one huge resort. Looking forward to our Cuba trips, great videos, thank you for another amazing video from Cuba.
Nice video again Mike !!! Is a new hotel tooooo big for me ,i love the hotels much olders, less peoples for a really relax Vacations ,always i going Royalton Hicacos very charm hotel and very nice beach , about food really dont care but in Hicacos always you find something to eat . Thanks to you and Jenn for show a different perpective of modern hotel in Varadero .
We love that resort too been many times before TH-cam
We've spent a cold Ottawa afternoon in watching your videos, trying to decide where to go after Christmas! Love the quality of your content 🎉
What are you thinking? 🤔
It’s warmer in Cuba 🇨🇺
lol 😆
Just came back from Cuba and stayed at this resort. Had a fantastic time. The resort is the most modern that I have stayed in Cuba and really beautiful especially at night . The food was probably the best I had in Cuba in all the 6 times I have been there. I was there when the hotel was maybe 40 percent full. Love that it is walking distance to Varadero. The beach is the best I have seen and I have travelled allot. I usually go to different resorts every time I go to Cuba but I would come back here again. Love the people in Cuba made more friends.
Did you get affected by the power outages or food shortages? I'm planning to go in Jan coming from Canada.
you'll be fine
@@marvin6016 No food shortages , food was really good for Cuba. I am pescatarian and 90 percent vegetarian. At end of day sometimes they would run out of soda for my vodka soda, but there were other options and by next day they were stocked. There were no outages when I was there ( Dec 6 - 13th ) but 3 days before me someone told me there was a day where they needed to put on the generator for a few hours. They still had power. Mostly Canadians at resort. If you like spicy bring hot sauce with you and snacks you cant live without. The beach is THE BEST !!!!
As Always Another Great Video, I Will Go There After I Go To Santa Maria In January
Wow!!!
Amazing
Have fun
🤩
Mike
Wooow very nice beach
Thanks so much for the support
Hi Mike and Jenny. Do you know how much it was to level up on the adult side and was it worth it? Should we book at the hotel or through the travel agency?
Thank you so much for your help. My wife and I absolutely love your videos
A few friends have stayed here and loved it
It looked Beautiful Lianna
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Great video. We stayed here and loved it😎
It a big one!!!
Beautiful
Hi mike beautiful resort! Need to check it out one day! Great video❤
Thanks So much Lisa!!!!
Thanks for the support
Mike
Yes, congratulations on blowing through the 10K subscribers and another great video!!! That is a HUGE Resort. I remember seeing it when we went from the Airport to Royalton Casa Perla. I bet it is a very very busy place in the high Season. The beach as usual is top drawer. I liked the outdoor cooking stations, they make my mouth water. With the larger Resort would the service and the food in the high season be good? Take care and safe travels!!
Thanks so much!
Hey Gordon thanks on the 10k
Ya this is a massive resort with a price to go along with it in high season for sure!!! I’ve heard the food was great!!! But I can’t confirm
Was wondering about this resort. It is not very old. Watched it being built when there. Too big for me thanks for the tour.
Massive Rosie
Mike
Nice! Glad you finally got to experience this place. Definitely my favourite resort in Cuba. The Level Adults Only side is a great perk. I loved it. Cheers brother
Thanks So much
I remember you made a video there!!!
Thanks for the support
Mike
Awesome as always Mike and Jenn. I would like to see a review of the Grand Aston opened earlier ths year.
Which one Varadero???
here to thumb up and support
Thanks Amigo
Thanks🩷
Hello Mr. Fish Very amazing and big. Well
Done place looks beautiful Have a good one man
Massive
But beautiful 🤩 Thanks for watching Mike
One word ‼️…..Wow 🇨🇦🇨🇺
Wowzers
Very nice
Place looks great Mike . Congrats on 10000 🎉
Thanks Derek
10 k congratulations Finding fish, coffee time in Ontario and always watching
Ahhhhh awesome!!! Thanks
Thanks Mark
Hola from Holguin
Great video, Mike. Personally, I prefer adults only on a smaller scale, but this is an interesting contrast. 🎉Congratulations on exceeding 10K. Cheers...Bill
Hey Bill
Ya massive!!!!
But nice thanks 🙏
Bill
Much appreciated
Mike
Great review! Ive been watching a lot of your reviews. Planning a trip to cuba in late February. What is your favorite tour operator to use? Airtransat, sunwing etc. i would love to see a top 10 resorts video. Thanks!
They are both great and both have issues!!!
lol
Sunwing usually has fantastic deals with bad flight times!!!
But I choose Sunwing only for the savings
But can come with headaches
Good morning my friend and I am glad to see that you are well. I tell you that you are in my opinion in one or the best Hotel in Varadero and that when you book for any of these three Meliá hotels, you will receive a free shuttle service.They give you the opportunity to spend the day in any of them, consume and do everything but sleep is where you reserved
Thanks Amigo thanks for watching and your support
Mike
Nice resort, nice amenities, thanks for your honesty Mike.
These humongous resort are not for everyone.Perfect for thoses who needs entertainment and banging music all days.Not my cup of tea😊
Ya exactly
Large and loud
Is the beach nicer in front of here or in front of the Blau?
Congrats on 10K - well deserved!! Near the end you referred to something you didn’t recommend but we couldn’t figure out what you were referring to! Anyways, always looking forward to your next vid. We want more Jen for her perspective!! Lol
lol
More Jenn on the way!!!
Thanks for the support Dave
Mike and Jenny
@@Finding-Fish - what about my question? Thanks!!
I watched them build this resort and thought about checking it out. Thanks for giving us the tour. We’re looking at Mexico for November. Any suggestions? Watching from my ⛵️🇨🇦.
Next Year my Mexico Series begins
Sorry 7days!!!!
See you in Paradise
Mike
I haven't seen the prices yet but this place looks soo nice and new. I'm almost scared to check out the prices lol. Thanks for sharing Mike!
I think right now you can get a deal!!!
But high season
Forget about it
Hi Mike & Jenny! Another great video! We just booked Caribe in Cayo Coco. Wanted to mention, I belong to a few Cuba groups on FB and another person on that page had mentioned your videos for great info. I seconded the referral! 10 000!!! Well deserved!
Thanks So much Jen!!!
Caribe had a fantastic Beach!!!
Enjoy
And thank you!!!mike
Thank you!!!
👋👋👋👋👋👋👌
Finding Fish. Have you visited any beaches in Cuba where the water wasn't super shallow. I'm looking for deeper water. Its hard to swim when the water is too shallow.
Jibacoa
It is had to find!!!
Totally true
Maybe Jibacoa
Looking good bro ❤❤❤❤
Thanks 🩷
We stayed here last year, very nice but not my favourite, I prefer smaller resorts. Great video once again though! Just wanted to add, there IS a bathroom at the regular beach bar (pretty sure at the Level one too), it's just around the side. Hopefully they have fixed the door, I got trapped in there and had to be rescued with a screwdriver because the doorknob fell off 😂.
That’s funny!!!!!
Yes massive Resort!!!
Beautiful Linda
Thanks for sharing
I’ll send a tool kit in the mail!!!
Mike
hi Mike, love you channel and your reviews ! question..any worries on the mosquito virus that has been posted..I believe it's referred to as the sloth fever..my wife and I are concerned
Hey Johnny
I’m here now
No one ever talks about it at all!!!
thanks Mike.. I was wondering how "real" this was or a concern
Congratulations on 10000 subscribers. Cheers Dave from grimsby
Thanks Dave!!
@@bogdantrzymaj what’s that mean
Thanks Dave From Grimby
Hello from Holguin
Cheers enjoy
@@Grimsbydavid13 Hi Dave from Grimsby, Dave from Alliston!
Been following your videos for a while, first comment, been to Cuba 5 times this year but didn't try this one yet. I didn't see anything about the food in the video, any comments on the food?
Didn’t see or experience the food here. Thanks for watching!
The walking tour
I wasn’t staying at the Resort only given access to See it!!!
Thanks
Denis
Mike
Looks beautiful Mike, and another great video. I always wonder is for the extra money is the food really that worth it ?
Not to me!!!
I can travel more for less
And keep going
@@Finding-Fish I agree 100% with you.
We went there in July 2024. How come you didn't show the food at the buffet and the rooms? The rooms are so nice. Will it be in a next video?,
Walking tour only he didn’t stay there
Apparently, melia is owned privately partly and it has its own company to import food, this way there are no shortages
Yeah didn’t have full access to
The Resort
Wow what a great resort...question is there any part thats adult only?...viv
Yes complete section dedicated to Adults
Mike , Jenn - we just left Sol Varadero beach Wednesday September 18th right next door … anyways great video guys . We will be back at SVB October 28th if your around:)
You just never know!! Hope to run into you someday!
That’s Awesome!!!
I will be in Cuba I just don’t know here!!!
I’m currently in Santiago du Cuba 🇨🇺
Thank you for your support
Mike
@@Finding-Fish well Mike if your in Varadero at that time send me a note , we can have a rum at 62 street 😀
What camera do you use as the quality is awesome.
Thanks Amigo
Canon
And GoPro
Which resort should my wife and I try for first visit to Cuba. Prefer small,friendly staff and great beach. We have watched all your videos. John & Cindy(Halifax)
I recommend Memories Caribe ( bring bug spray) It's small,adults only and best beach.
❤❤❤
Cuba is a great place to vacation, You should all go
Hey Mikey; How do you think I would do at this resort? Looks like a super place! 😎
Steve!!!!
NO!!!!!!!
You need a smaller Resort with that beach 🏖️
I will find it for you!!!!!
Mike
Lovely ! What about the bedrooms? 🙏🙏
Sorry it was a walking tour had no access
Mike
So many loungers, such little SHADE! A shame! I couldn't handle it
lol
Thanks for watching and you’re right!!!
Mike
I am planning on going … was wondering if they got hit with the earthquake… looking how beautiful it is …
No real issues from the Earthquake
Thank you, Mike for showing us the luxury side of Cuba. Stunning beach. I'd been to the same peninsula but the beach was so different.
Thanks For watching
Yanglu!!!
The beach is drop dead beautiful
That is one amazing looking resort and beach. great video Mike
Hey Thanks Scott,
She’s Massive
Very nice. Very expensive. Too Big.
Thanks Doug!!!
Yes!!!
Absolutely 👍
Planning on going to Cayo Coco in 2 weeks to Grand Aston Paredon Beach Resort. Keep hearing bad things about food shortages. Any thoughts on that.. You seem to be very knowledgeable of Cuba. Also how is the alcohol situation?
Keep hearing from Who!!!!
And what exactly are they saying???
Specifically what food items are missing???
It is low season right now!!!so considering the price your paying!!!
Something has to give!!!
So yes food quality might be lower!!!
Alcohol quality might be slightly lower, colas might be missing
Have you watched any of my latest videos!!!!
I show what you can expect
@@Finding-Fish i have watched 3 or 4 of your videos yes. I was just asking your opinion of the food and drink situation since it looks like you were there recently.
Hi, thanks for the video! Is this resort good for small children (8 and 9 years old)? We are considering booking this resort versus Vila Gale Cayo Paredon. We liked the all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, but we want to try a different place like Cuba. Any suggestions would be appreciated! :)
I’m at Vila Gale Right now the Video will be out next week!!!
Good solid Resort!!! Both are good options very solid resorts
@ Thanks for the comment, I cant wait to watch your next video😊
going there december 14, any tips?
Have fun bring bug spray
Hello finiding fish, We are planning on coming here in December 11 and I know they had a power outage, but the question is how is the food? Is it still food storage.
The food will be fine!!!
It’s not Mexico
Watch a few of my food videos and buffet at resorts
Staying next door in a couple of weeks. Same beach which is awesome food…but for 745 I’ll be like you.
Travel more work less
thank you for this video! This is definitely not a resort we would go to as we prefer smaller ones, with shade/palapas around the pool and at the beach and I don't see many of those :( The location to Varadero is very nice though, and the beach is gorgeous, but the sheer size of it and lack of shade would be a huge no for us (and the price, ouch, we'd only do the Level, adults only, and that can get pricey real fast lol).
Oh ya bring jogging shoes to this resort
Your getting you steps in lol
Ya pricey Jim
In high season for sure
Great resort. But have to ask ... you show nothing of the rooms. Nice video but if you're going to show a resort off please show the rooms at least. Smiles from Hamilton.
Hey it was a walking tour!!!
I wasn’t staying at the resort I was only allowed to look and make the video Sharon
Mike
I have been to Melia International 3 times. It is a large hotel, and I always request a garden view room, it is quiet. Also, I possible, I request top floor, no noise from above. On the beach, I like that they have large beach umbrellas instead of palapas. I go there for the AMAZING beach, and I don’t care about the food.
Yes!!! Perfect 🩷
Omg yes the beach is beautiful
Hello, we are planning in going here, but right now people are saying that their is no food and theres been power outages. Is this true
No Food????
I find that hard to believe no food!!!!
They just went through a massive power outage
Did you watch any of my recent black out videos
@@Finding-Fishno I haven’t.
Will preface by saying been coming all over Cuba for 30+ years (for the beach and not the food!). I am At MELIA Peninsula right now and cannot speak for other hotels but, with all sincerity I HAVE NEVER seen such food shortages in 20 or so visits. It is very sad actually because CUBA is one of my favourite places on the planet! Apparently based on conversations at neighbouring hotels it is a hit or miss!
I think this is on a expensive side lol
Yes but 5 star 🌟 experience
I have to ask, last December i was reading and my friends in February discovered there was a shortage of food, including rum(in Cuba?), and basic amenities... has this changed?
Yes, but items can come and go!!!!
Right now in low season some resorts may be missing eggs from time to time, colas and soft drinks!!!!
But usually have lots of beer wine rum vodka gin!!!
Pretty good food selection!!!
But items come and go!!!!
I've always wanted to visit Cuba because of the music and the cars. Now have a another reason!
It has so much charm!!!
But now the have a energy crisis and Oscar the hurricane 🌀
@@Finding-Fish Eh. The thing getting in my way is the slapping match between the governments of United States and Cuba. I hope the travel embargo gets lifted some day.
Melia International is always pack it's a party resort. If you compare Melia International and Melia Marina, I would go to Melia Marina but the food in Marina is not that good as Melia International has better food options ,better drinks as well it's just this place International is always pack with people and can be noisy.
It looks it!!! Totally party worthy lol 😂
Why so many and long advertisements
I have no idea
That’s google for ya
I went to this hotel in 2019, hotel is really nice but the food 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️OMG
lol 😂