On the edge of Varadero’s legendary white-sand beach, the newly renamed Las Américas — formerly Meliá Las Américas — has shed its old branding to emerge as a standalone adults-only resort that prizes tranquility and personal space. The property sits directly on the Playa de Las Américas stretch, with the greens of the Varadero Golf Club as its backyard, making it one of the few hotels in Cuba where you can wake up, put on your spikes and walk straight to an 18-hole course.

The resort’s 340 rooms and bungalows are scattered across manicured tropical gardens, many offering sea views or fairway panoramas. Accommodation is split between the main building and a cluster of low-rise bungalows, each with a private balcony or terrace. Interiors are spacious and bright, with tiled floors, king-size beds and modern bathrooms; some suites add a separate living area and a whirlpool tub. The overall atmosphere is calm and low-key — no loud music by the pool, no animation team urging you to join volleyball — which suits couples, honeymooners and solo travelers who come to unwind.

Four swimming pools are reserved for adults, including one shaped like a lake in the bungalow area, plus a Jacuzzi and sports facilities. The food offer covers a buffet restaurant with show-cooking stations and several à la carte options: Italian, Japanese, a steakhouse and a gourmet international spot. Bars range from a 24-hour snack bar to a lobby bar and a beach bar serving mojitos and piña coladas. The resort also has a convention center next door and a romantic gazebo by the sea — ideal for weddings or vow renewals. Whether you are here to swing a club, dive the coral reefs of the Hicacos Peninsula, or simply lie on the sand with a book, Las Américas provides a mature, uncluttered backdrop for a Caribbean escape.