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Riu Playa Turquesa

4.5 of 5
Calle Guardalavaca | Playa Yuraguanal, Holguin, Cuba (Formerly Sirenis Playa Turquesa)
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Riu Playa Turquesa
Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Holguin
4.0 of 5 stars 900 Reviews
31 May 2012 -
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(48)
  • Snack bar(39)
  • Great time(24)
  • Buffet restaurant(20)
  • Golf cart(20)
  • Rooms are clean(17)
  • Friendly and helpful(16)
  • White sand(14)
  • Really nice(14)
  • AIR CANADA(11)
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Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

We stayed at this resort from the 9th - 23rd May 2012. We were a little apprehensive about what to expect after reading the reviews here but really had nothing to worry about. We flew with Thomas Cook and everything was OK. Arrived at the resort and were greeted with a special Turquesa cocktail. Check in went smoothly. On booking... More

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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We travelled from 7th - 21 May, and agree with the comments regarding the problems with the birds in the restaurants which is disgusting. The pools were out of action for 4 days as they were green and they could not be used, so you had no choice but to use the beach. The mosquitos were relentless, obviously the hotel... More

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Nürnberg,Germany
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

well we came from germany to canada to visit family and we got a good deal to visit this resort again.We came here 3 jears ago from germany and we had a good time,what i like to say is that things improved a lot and a lot of people forget were there are, the staff is fantastic and we had... More

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Brantford, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

This is going to be a hard review to write. I was at this resort a year and a half ago. I liked it then and got a chance to go back with my husband in May. (May 22-29th) The resort is very beautiful, the grounds are kept up and lots of flowers. We were welcomed and checked in and... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed between 12-26th May and had an absolutley lovely time! The weather couldn't be faulted apart from one day when we had a thunderstorm which lasted a couple of hours, the rest of the time was glorious sunshine! The hotel itself great with 4 pools to choose from including a pool for the kids. We especially loved the swim... More

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Kitchener, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

We visited Playa Turquesa in the middle of April, just before Riu started to manage the resort. We went there specifically to pick up some sun, relax on the beach and saturate ourselves with priceless iodine from the sea. Basically the trip was to improve our health without emptying our wallets. We believe Playa Turquesa used to offer best value... More

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England
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
14
people found this review helpful

We stayed at (Riu) Playa Turquesa from 5th-19th May. We travelled as a couple, aged mid-20's with average expectations. We travelled at low-season when the hotel was at approx 1/3 of its capacity. You'd think that not being many in the resort we would get a decent level of service. Think again...God knows what it is like at peak times?!!... More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed between 27th April and 13th May. Wished we had returned home the same day!!!!! Nobody could help the bad weather we had for the first 4 days, overcast turned quickly to torrential rain. The only plus was we met friends in the bar. There was no alternative. No entertainment was arranged for the bad weather conditions. There was no... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
5
people found this review helpful

What an amazing vacation we just had here! Stayed May 5- May 12, the hotel just changed hands on May 1 and you would never guess! We came down with a group of 22 people because I was getting married here! If you plan on getting married here, the staff is fabulous, they are so understanding not a single complaint!... More

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Ottawa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
9
people found this review helpful

I've visited many, and this one was gorgeous, but beware the faint of heart! 5 levels of pools, meant many stairs...oh sure you can go around, if you've got patience, but I didn't. The stairs were great to start the day, with a coffee waiting at the top. Food was for Cuban standards, ok! The views from the pool, amazing,... More

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Riu Playa Turquesa Also Known As

  • Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa
  • Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa Hotel
  • Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa Cuba
  • Occidental Grand Playa
  • Grand Playa Turquesa Cuba
Address: Calle Guardalavaca | Playa Yuraguanal, Holguin, Cuba (Formerly Sirenis Playa Turquesa)

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