Hotel Grand Memories Varadero

Grand Memories Varadero (former Riu Varadero) is located beachfront in one of the Caribbean most beautiful resorts, with more than 20km of pure white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

The hotel features 1110 rooms, 2 swimming pools + children's pool; 2 tennis courts, a wellness center (additional charge), a variety of water sports, restaurants, bars; the possibility of practicing golf at the nearby Varadero Golf Club and an only adults section which offers a unique selection of services and amenities (see Highlights for more details).

All in all, a big resort with good spacious rooms (although needing updating) , nice grounds, attentive and hardworking staff, a gorgeous beach and attractive pools… but food most improve a great deal to deserve its 5 stars ranking since most guests complain about the quality and variety of it.

FAMILY:

Grand Memories Varadero features activities for all ages:

Baby (0 - 3 years old) and kids (4 - 12) clubs (available daily: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Children ages 4 to 12 will be able to socialize with others their own age while interacting with Berenstain Bears 1 and Toopy and Binoo 2, watching cartoons, discovering the playground, and playing various games in secure facilities.

Teens Lounge (with age-appropriate activities for teens between the ages of 13 and 17 featuring engaging games).

Activities:

Indoor games

Cartoons

Hotel walk tours

Outdoor games

Swimming pool

Play station

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DIAMOND CLUB:

Diamond Club luxury services and privileges include:

Superior rooms

Early check in and late check out (subject to availability).

Personalized check in/check out.

VIP welcome cocktail.

Distinctive wristbrand.

Dedicated restaurant for Diamond Club guests.

Private beach area with waiter service.

Concierge service in the lobby.

Premium amenities in room.

Beach towels in room.

Discounts on Spa treatments, beauty salon and laundry services.

Exclusive lunch at 1 of à la carte restaurants.

One dinner show per week.

Mini Bar (re-stocked daily).

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ADULTS ONLY SECTION (Ages 18+):

A hotel within a hotel.

Deluxe suites.

Exclusive à la carte restaurant, bar and pool.

Complimentary butler service.

24 hour room services.

Beachfront

14 km (8.75 mi) from the centre of Varadero.

45 minute drive from Varadero's intl airport

50 minute drive from Matanzas city.

Buffet style restaurant.

6 à la carte restaurants open only for dinner (reservation required):

- "La Violeta", specialized in Italian food.

- "La Orquidea", gourmet restaurant.

- "Los Lirios", seafood restaurant.

- "Mar Pacifico", Creole restaurant.

- "Ging Seng", Asian restaurant.

- "Ave del Paraíso", international cuisine (adults only).

"Mariposa" lobby bar (open 24 hrs).

"Azahar" theatre bar (open during shows).

"Adelfa y Amapola" poolside snack bars.

"Hortensia & Lirio" pool side bars with swim-up bar.

Disco bar

Cigar bar (exclusive for Adults Only section guests).