Looking to take your family on a holiday to Cuba? Then we have the perfect travel guide for you. With its vibrant culture, postcard-worthy beaches and rich history, Cuba is the perfect destination for families seeking an unforgettable holiday experience. Throughout this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top family-friendly hotels and resorts sure to cater for every member of your family – featuring everything from beautiful beachfront hotels with kids clubs to excellent colonial-style properties in the heart of bustling Havana.
Whether you are planning a tropical beach escape or a holiday filled with adventure and exploration, your chosen family-friendly hotel is sure to play an important role in your overall experience.
Iberostar Selection Varadero
Nestled among beautiful tropical gardens and crystal-clear waters, this 5-star all-inclusive hotel opposite the expansive Varadero beach in Cuba is ideal for families. The Iberostar Selection Varadero hotel offers deluxe spacious rooms and an endless array of quality facilities, plus leisure activities to suit all ages, meaning you can choose how to relax and have fun as a family.
On-site you have access to the island’s tropical underwater world with their very own scuba diving centre, which is sure to have your kids engrossed with the magical sea life. Indulge in some of the hotels top restaurants and experience the essence of Cuba’s culinary delights. Relax in the SPA knowing your kids are being entertained in the Star Camp kids club, and get ready for their exciting stories of adventure once they return. Holidays to this corner of Cuba’s most popular tourist hub can be truly unforgettable – but don’t just take our word for it…
Melia International
Positioned on one of the finest stretches of beach in Varadero, this 5-star, all-inlusive hotel is one of the best in Varadero. The Melia International holds the crown as one of Cuba’s ultimate family destinations. With an abundance of facilities available, ranging from an outdoor swimming pool, watersports facilities and a tennis court, there is plenty to keep your family entertained – whatever their pastime of choice. Boasting no less than 946 rooms and suites, there are plenty of choices to pick from – each of which is designed with smart home technology.
Well-renowned for its array of restaurants serving delicious cuisine, hungry guests can choose from International, Mediterranean and Japanese delicacies at this resort. While entertainment wise, its extensive list of services include snorkelling and windsurfing, a spa and wellness centre, and beyond.
Melia Varadero
Situated on the beach just a stone’s throw from Varadero Golf Club, this 5-star all-inclusive resor serves up stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and Varadero peninsula. Shaped like a six-petalled flower in the style of a pyramid, the Melia Varadero hotel is equipped with premium rooms and suites with large terraces, perfect for hosting luxury-seeking families.
Its grand, circular lobby boasts natural light across three panoramic levels with views of the artificial lake and beautiful hanging gardens, making this one of the main attractions of the hotel. If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained, then look no further than Club Amigos, who have a whole host of activity programmes for little ones, leaving you parents available to take advantage of the Varadero Golf Club.
With the ability to keep your kids entertained and a variety of on-site facilities for the whole family to enjoy, the Melia Varadero is an ideal choice for a family-friendly holiday to Cuba.
Sol Caribe
This hotel is very popular with families, and you’ll soon see why. Situated near the Plaza America Convention Centre and Varadero Golf Club, the Sol Caribe all-inclusive hotel has everything you need for the ideal family holiday. Located on the beach, this resort provides a plethora of services and facilities to delight the young and old.
With the offer of comfortable guest rooms set across a five-storied buildings, two large swimming pools, plus a mouthwatering buffet and range of a la carte restaurants offering varied cuisine, this hotel offers the perfect blend of fun and entertainment to keep the little ones occupied and sophisticated style for the adults. This charming resort has everything you need to create magical family memories.
Sol Palmeras
This fabulous family-friendly 4-star all-inclusive hotel is also situated along Varadero’s incredible blonde-sand beach. The Sol Palemeras has two twinkling swimming pools, one for adults and another for the little ones. Every room at this hotel has air conditioning and comes with a TV included with cable channels and free Wi-Fi. Some of the rooms feature an additional seating area outside to relax after a busy day with the family. You can choose between a well-equipped standard room or a spacious, calming bungalow, each offering spectacular views of the most famous beach in Cuba or the beautiful gardens that surround the hotel.
Engage your taste buds with varied culinary delights that will have your family’s senses tingling, whilst surrounded by total comfort and luxury. Activities to keep your family entertained range from tennis, to table tennis, large swimming pools and – of course – the glorious beach with its pristine blue sea, offering entertainment for sunbathers and splashers alike. Staying at this hotel on your next Cuban escape will make it a holiday for the whole family to remember.
Playa Vista Azul
Playa Vista Azul is a local 5-star resort nestled just a two-minute walk away from the postcard-worthy crystal-clear waters and white sandy beach of Varadero. This popular haunt boasts a spectacular infinity pool – the only one of its kind within the Varadero Peninsula – plus spacious, bright rooms that offer elegant contemporary Caribbean touches and attractive themed restaurants to entice little ones (and even you adults) to try foods and flavours you never have before.
Equipped with two swimming pools, six bars, five restaurants, a tennis court, basketball court, wellness centre, gym and an action packed Kids Club, it’s virtually impossible for any family member to be bored while staying at this all-encompassing retreat.
Selectum Family Resort
Located on the Caribbean Coast, the Selectum Family Resort Varadero boasts 567 rooms, 70% of which boast delightful ocean views, sure to inspire “pinch me” moments upon drawing the curtains. The resort offers a wide range of activities for guests too, making it one of the area’s standout hotels for families seeking a mix of R&R and fun-filled adventures.
From the moment you arrive at the resort, you will be met with warm hospitality and abundant natural beauty – which isn’t hard considering you’ll be situated at the start of one of the best beaches in the world! When hunger strikes, there are a variety of dining options and bars available sure to get taste buds tingling after a busy day of beach-bathing or getting involved in the plethora of experiences and excursions – with everything from a kids club to non-motorised water sports and a luxurious spa for the adults. The resort’s excellent evening entertainment is also a great way to wind down (or liven things up!), oozing with Cuban culture, fun and flair.
Melia Las Dunas
This 5-star beachfront resort sits right on the Cayo Santa Maria, a beautiful exotic setting with gorgeous natural attractions. The Melia Las Dunas is an all-inclusive resort that offers families a lively environment and is also renowned in Cuba for hosting incredible weddings due to its picturesque settings – so if a romantic proposal or even an “I Do” is on the cards, you know where to come.
The nearby village is a hotspot for tourists due to its many attractions. Life in this village centres around a spacious area, tinted with Caribbean colours, water mirrors and palapas, which runs into an extraordinary boulevard of traditional Cuban food and culture within its main square. So be sure to go exploring.
Don’t fancy eating out? The resort offers a wide range of culinary delights to suit all guests with views over the pristine beach and its beautiful white sands. Now that’s one way to end a day in paradise.
Paradisus Los Cayos
Set in one of the most beautiful and natural landscapes along the north coast of Cuba, this modern all-inclusive hotel offers a fantastic combination of luxury comfort, family-friendly service and an atmosphere that gives off an air of tranquillity. The Paradisus Los Cayos boasts a wide range of dining options sure to culminate your culinary senses, well-appointed suites and bedrooms with exceptional views and amenities, plus a handful of luxury rooms with access to swim-up pools – perfect for keeping an eye on your little ones in the pool from the comfort of your own room.
The resort includes two other separate floors dedicated to Royal Service and The Reserve, both offering guests a highly personalised service. Royal Service at Paradisus Los Cayos is an adults-only area, while the Reserve at Paradisus Los Cayos is a multigenerational space with family concierge service and a carefully selected programme of entertainment to keep the whole family entertained, perfect for those extra special family holidays.
Iberostar Playa Pilar
Located on the north coast of Cayo Guillermo, Iberostar Playa Pilar is situated among one of Cuba’s most tranquil and spectacular natural spaces. This luxury five-star resort comes with stylist accommodation, four top restaurants and amazing ocean views. An ideal choice for a family getaway with a touch of elegance.
A resort highlight is it’s in-house entertainment team that work hard to keep you and your family entertained throughout your stay, as well as a Star Camp to stimulate younger guests and give you parents a well earned break! The little ones can also enjoy their time in the splash pool whilst adults sneak off to the spa, where you can be treated like royalty.
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Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria
Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria is the first hotel of the Dhawa chain in the Americas. Set on the north-central coast of Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria sits proudly on its own private beach fringed by pristine white sands, looking over the glorious turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Equipped with fabulous modern and spacious rooms, an eclectic range of different themed restaurants, animation programmes and excursions for the whole family to enjoy, this hotel really has it all. Want to keep your kids entertained? There is a superb children’s club with an activity programme and also a games room, giving you the chance to explore some of the other things this resort has to offer such as the gym, tennis courts, dance classes, aqua-aerobics, or even to simply sneak off for a cheeky drink at one of the bars!
The Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria has so much to offer you and your family, it really is an ideal spot for your next holiday.
Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas
Situated on a picturesque 3km-long pristine white sandy beach, nestled amid lush tropical gardens a stone’s throw away from the ocean, the Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas is an all-inclusive, local 5-star resort ideal for family-friendly holidays. With 660 rooms to choose from, we are sure you will find the ideal one for you and your family.
Equipped with Cuba’s first and only authentic Balinese Spa, guests can relax in style whilst the kids are catered for at the kids club or are busy splashing around in their very own kids pool. With a great choice of bars and authentic Cuban restaurants, this place has everything you need for the ideal family beach holiday getaway.
Iberostar Bella Vista
Located on the beach in Varadero, the Iberostar Bella Vista is the perfect paradise for families. Including an all-inclusive accommodation package along with a full range of services and facilities designed to keep you and your family entertained.
This hotel offers a Star Camp Entertainment Programme for the kids, with all kinds of sports avaialble, a Star Prestige with premium facilities – including a water park and shows that produce live music – so, this resort really has everything you need.
Four fantastic a la carte restaurants await, plus the Ranchon Playa Restaurant is the perfect spot for your children to try authentic Cuban delicacies for the first time. The in-house spa and wellness centre is also a popular pastime for adults to frequent, espeically since the kids are being kept busy by qualified staff. The Iberostar Bella Vista comes fully-catered to offer your family the holiday of a lifetime.
Paradisus Varadero
Paradisus Varadero is a 5-star all-inclusive eco-resort and spa, situated on the pristine stretch of Varadero Beach. It’s the ideal holiday destination for family experiences due to its highly personalised service and unmistakable exclusivity of the Paradisus by Melia Brand.
It runs a carefully selected entertainment programme to keep mini adventurers entertained, giving adults the opportunity to explore first-class facilities the hotel has to offer, such as the YHI Spa, gym and tennis courts. Why not sneak off to have a delightful Cuban cocktail at one of the bars or treat your tastebuds to a culinary experience at one of the authentic Cuban restaurants?
Iberostar Tainos
This popular 4-star resort in Varadero is an ideal location for your well-deserved family holiday. The Iberostar Tainos is a fantastic choice for any family that wants to experience the paradise-like beaches in Varadero. The wide range of services and facilities on offer include cosy guest rooms nestled between the tropical gardens, outdoor pools for adults and kids alike, a Star Camp for children between the ages of 4 and 7, a children’s playground, watersports plus a fitness centre and spa to keep the adults entertained and relaxed whilst the kids are at play.
It doesn’t end there, though. With five bars and four restaurants to pamper your palate, your children will be able to have delightful new culinary experiences with authentic Cuban cooking. This really is an ideal resort to bring the family to experience and create new, long-lasting memories.
Iberostar Selection Holguin
Situated on Playa Pesquero’s gorgeous pristine white sandy beach, this 5-star all-inclusive hotel is the perfect resort for a family-friendly holiday. The Iberostar Selection Holguin boasts comfy rooms, a gym, tennis and basketball courts and a kids club to look after the children whilst adults slip away to take advantage of one of the adults-only swimming pools and beach bars to hand.
The hotel features a choice of restaurants including a delicious International buffet, Japanese, Mediterranean and gourmet cuisines. And for dessert, hit the in-house nightclub, the perfect place to dance the night away once the kids are in bed!
So, there you have it, a carefully hand-picked selection of family-friendly hotels that ooze a blend of natural beauty, traditional culture and warm hospitality, creating the perfect atmosphere for a family paradise. This guide ensures that your stay will be marked by convenience, memorable experiences and comfort for everyone included – something this corner of the island prides itself on. Whether you enjoy the calming shores of the beach or the captivating landscapes of the tropical gardens, there is a range of options to suit all your families desires.
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