The Oasis Varadero 1920 has changed hand about 3-4 times in the last few years and that is clearly visible. The staff keeps changing along with the managers and there really aren't any people at the resort that know a lot about the place.

We have stayed here three times already and because we have friends there, most likely we will go back. If you are looking to spend time in a very nice 4 star hotel, this may not be it, although we seem to like it. If you have stayed in Varadero before - this hotel comoares to the Brisas del Caribe or maybe to the Villa Cuba.

It looks very nice, the rooms are great and it is very clean. Also, it has a very beautiful private beach with lost of natural shade (unlike most hotels in Varadero). It might be worth it to pay up to 50.00 for guaranteed oceanview room.

The food is about 3+ star and the service also about 3-3+. Other than that, if it a nice place. I would say, if you are paying anything less than 600.00 per person, you are getting a good deal.

The beaches are beautiful; however, there is a rip tide near the rocks on either side of the beach, with no warning-signs . It is definitely not safe for children or elderly , especially people that are not strong swimmers.

This hotel had very poor quality service, very few employees spoke English, and when we had problems they had very poor customer service skills.

We traveled there with low expectations, and found that they were not low enough. The food was very poor; we assumed that the service would make up for it.

If you tip the maids they will make nice towel sculptures for you the next morning, and sometimes leave more water for you in your fridge.

The safe is 30 dollars a week to rent and laundry says it is free, but it is not. Make sure you go to the pool area to get towels right away at 8:30 am or you will not get a towel.

If you are going to do a tour, bring toys for kids in the poor towns, do not give to people in hotel area, they are not appreciative.

We definitely do not recommend this hotel; we do have serious safety concerns with the rip tide at the beach, and the dodgy elevator. If you have to go be careful! It is 50/50 that you will have a good trip. Good Luck !!!

Adam and Laura, from Vancouver , BC

The Bahia Principe was seriously a dream come true for me. I totally did not expect to get what I got and it surpassed every hope that I even had before I arrived. It was my first time going on a trip with a friend and we had a blast the entire time! 14 days was not enough to do everything that they had planned every day! The resort was ALWAYS extremely clean, the staff were excellent and the service outstanding!!!!!!!

It starts with the entertainment director, Noel, does an outstanding job with all of the wonderful top-notch entertainers; to the funny towel guy, Rasdel, who hands out the fresh clean hot towels to guests and has a huge smile and a joke every time; to our maid Beatriz who made a different towel decoration on my bed every morning; to the waitresses Yorka and Ramira who were right there knowing what you wanted to drink the second you sat down for breakfast, lunch, or dinner; to the DJs at the disco who play any song you request. They ALL were very happy and extremely helpful. It is true that a lot of staff don't know english all that well; however, after a few minutes they have you laughing and understanding what they are trying to say. The food was gourmet and you never had to wait for any drinks from the bartenders. I have been to so many other islands around the Caribbean
- and the Bahia Principe in Varadero was definitely THE BEST. Very safe, the people warm and friendly and nobody bugs you or gets in your face - even in the market!!

I have convinced 6 other families to go, and we are even going back this May for another two weeks!!! If you need someone to go down for your review officially - I will be happy to do it again!!!

Thanks a lot for reading!!

Kim Robertson

The first day of our holiday it rained all day, but after that the weather was fine. We had a few drops of rain every night around 6:00-7:00 pm but it was very sunny and beautiful during the day.

The beach was amazing and very private. It didn't feel secluded and quiet, but it felt very safe beacause it is only for guests of that hotel. Beach volleyball was great and we ened up meeting some very nice people that we spent most of our time with.

The food was also very nice and diffenerent every day. Lobster, fish and a wholw bucnh od spaghetti and salads every day for lunch and dinner (except lobster, wasn't served every night).

I would go back to the Bahia Varadero any time!! This vacation was very nice and cheap for sucha great place.
Teodora

I visited the Bahia Principe only for a day while scavenging through Varadero.
The property was formerly owned by CLUB MED and rated a 5 star. I have no idea why it was downgraded as it looks gorgeous right now.
It is much nicer than most 4 star properties in the Varadero area, but maybe not as nice as some luxury resorts (like the Paradisus, Sandals.....) and for that reason not rated a 5 star.

The resort has and offers a few thing that give it a plus over the other hotels
1.) It has its own private beach which is 1200 m long !!!!
2.) It has a kids club which starts at 2 years old (most hotels are 4 and up)
3.) The upgrade for the suite is 25.00 USD per night

The suite is just like the standard room with the exception of two things - the room is divided in two and it has 3 twin beds or 1 queen in one room and 1 twin in the other. Also, all suites are oceanview.

The hotel is very clean and the grounds are full of trees and flo wers which make it look beautiful.

I noticed there was tons of sports facilities around and there was a big group of young people playing volleyball on the beach.

The crown seems to be mixed but more on the young side (25-35) and I assume it would also be a good place for singles.

The beach is gorgeous and very, very clean.

I haven't tried any of the food at the resort but I hope I will get some feedback from clients soon.
I was told by people at the resort that many have come here after they stayed in the Club Med and are more satisfied now...after Bahia took over and after all the renovations.

This resort is located right after the Melia Varadero.
If I go back to Varadero again, I would love to visit this property.