Overview
The Valentin El Patriarca Varadero is an all-inclusive beachfront resort located on Cuba's gorgeous Varadero beach, surrounded by expansive green spaces with tropical foliage, including the legendary 500 year-old "El Patriarca" cactus.
Adults only 18+years
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
420
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Nightly entertainment
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Garden view or pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Garden view or pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Balcony
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Balcony
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Balcony
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
Alegance Room amenities include:
- Wifi access in Alegance rooms, pool area and Alegance lounge.
- Four hours of complimentary wifi service per room, per stay (restrictions apply).
- Exclusive Alegance pool and bar.
- Priority booking in a la carte restaurants.
- Complimentary room service from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Access to Alegance lounge and terrace with daily a la carte breakfast, bar service, premium drinks, TV and internet access ($).
- Special discount on treatments at the Aromance Spa.
- Personalized check-in and check-out in designated lobby area, including check-in express.
- Late check-out (based on availability).
- Butler and concierge service.
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Balcony
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Balcony
- Seating area
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 220/240 volts
Alegance Room amenities include:
- Wifi access in Alegance rooms, pool area and Alegance lounge.
- Four hours of complimentary wifi service per room, per stay (restrictions apply).
- Exclusive Alegance pool and bar.
- Priority booking in a la carte restaurants.
- Complimentary room service from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Access to Alegance lounge and terrace with daily a la carte breakfast, bar service, premium drinks, TV and internet access ($).
- Special discount on treatments at the Aromance Spa.
- Personalized check-in and check-out in designated lobby area, including check-in express.
- Late check-out (based on availability).
- Butler and concierge service.
Amenities
Tennis Courts
Spa Pool
Gourmet restaurant
Pool
Pool
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Snack bar
Deluxe Room
Alegance lounge
Beach
Spa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lobby
Show
Pool
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Not as Advertised
Traveler768113 on Apr 12, 2025
We were there the third week in January 2025, it is not as portrayed, it is not a 5 star Resort. We arrived at the resort at 8pm after travelling all day, there was no place to eat, no buffet and no resta...urants were open, snack bar was closed, beach bar was closed, luckily we has extra snacks packed in our book bag. We had opted for Alegance when we booked our trip, when we arrived the Alegance restuarant was closed the entire time we were there, the buffet was the only option for breakfast and we were all told what restaurant to attend for lunch and supper waiting up to 2 1/2 hours to receive your meal. Food was minimal and repetitive, we were hungry, bring lots of snacks. No hot water in our Alegance room for 3 days. No bellboy as carts were broken, this was not an issue for us but it was for our neighbors with mobility issues, having to haul their luggage to their rooms by themselves. The lights at night were almost non existent, bring a flashlight, we had to help an elderly couple from Austria with their luggage to find there room in the dark. There was no night time entertainment. The attendance at the Resort for the week we were there was 50 to 60 people. The pools are in need of repair and definitely a cleaning, the pools definitely need some attention. We were at this resort last year and it was amazing, that is why we had chosen it again this year. We will definitely not be attending this resort again until major changes are made. We did meet the new management, they have alot of work ahead of them to gain tourists trust again in this Resort. We had many discussions with fellow tourists, they will not be attending this resort again until major changes are completed. Now for the positive points, Cuba has the most amazing beaches and people. Blanca, Amellia and Tamara you are some of the kindest people we have ever met, we will miss you, God bless you.
No bread and basic food for 8 days !!
F4292FTsilviag on Apr 02, 2025
We wanted to share some important feedback regarding our stay at El Patriarca Valentin, which is rated as a 5-star resort, at least what is advertised in the lobby! Having visited Cuba at least ten times,... we are fully aware of the ongoing challenges with food supplies and occasional power outages. We always set realistic expectations, but unfortunately, our experience at this resort was far below what should be acceptable, even considering the current situation. We are sorry for the lovely staff whom themselves complained about the lack of food and services ! Here are some of the main issues we encountered: • There was no bread available for the entire 8-day stay. Even hamburgers and hotdogs were served without bread. • The buffet was mostly empty, with several food stations covered because there was no food. • Three restaurants, including the snack bar, were closed, and the one that was open served extremely poor-quality food. • We received conflicting information regarding restaurant reservations—some staff said reservations weren’t needed, while we later found out they were required. By the time we learned this, it was often too late, as everything was already fully booked by 9 AM. • In the buffet, chicken and pork were available only twice in eight days. Most meals consisted of omelets for breakfast and cold, dry rice with the same wilted salad from the previous day. While we had low expectations regarding food quality, we never anticipated it would be this bad. We met several guests from 4-star resorts or less, who had all basic necessities, including bread, and a variety of food choices at the buffet. In fact, I personally stayed at Princessa del Mar (4-star resort) this past February and had a significantly better dining experience. It’s clear that El Patriarca is poorly managed and lacks even the most basic food, this is completely unacceptable. We feel it is our responsibility to share this feedback so future travelers can make an informed decision and avoid the disappointing experience we had! Best regards, Silvia & Rob
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