For anyone who actually travels, here is the truth about Playa Caleta.
I just came back from being there a week, first I will say I have been to Cuba before and had a great time, food was great people were ok, beach great...you get the idea, right?
This was crap!!!
The rooms were nice and clean, but the maid never did anything but put my towels in a new position everyday...AND I gave her gifts ( Candy, chocolate and makeup) each day!! I had changed my contacts the first night and they were still in my garbage by the time I left...but the room was good so moving on....the staff..lol..I have to laugh at the reviews that people say they were good...if in good you mean they sat with EACHOTHER and chatted all day long then yes, they were great! But, they NEVER did activities for us in the day..even when it rained, I didn't even see them around till a few days into the trip.
The bar staff were rude, didn't want to serve you unless you paid and even then it was like Pulling teeth to get a smile.
The front desk satff were the best...NOT what a [--] reception...I gave her money to use the internet, she took it with no problem, then when I tried to tell her it wasn't working she was rude as heck...you can be rude with me..but she was rude to my mother and that's where I have an issue!!!
I'm not a 20 something year old girl, I'm in my 30's have traveled before and expect people in her position to be kind.
In the end she did nothing but take my money..oh ya, and was willing to take another 5peso to "try" and fix the problem.....
Moving on now to the food...it was FREAKING BAD!!!
I know the country doesn't have much, I am not a picky person, I've been before and again it was great...this time the food was so bland, same thing all the time, got shell in my egg!!! ( She made it in front of me!!!) servers were busy feeding themselvs they didn't care there was a cockroach on the table next to us, didn't care if our plates were done and pilling up on the table...UNLESS we paid them asap! Then maybe they would help and give you a cheap smile.
We did however find 3-4 nice people working there, I just wish they had been there all the time.
Maybe it was because we went in off season, but they had enough people from around the world there and they should have been more welcoming.
I will NEVER go there again and I wouldn't suggest it to my worst enemy.
I'm just happy the beach was ok ( oh ya, the sand was not soft, we were at the ghetto part of the beach) the sun was out most of the time and we got home on time!
I would suggest to everyone that Cuba is a great place to go, lots of fun...but please treat yourself to a proper resport and DO NOT GO TO PLAYA CALETA!!!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine