Club Kawama

Bring US $1 bills to tip! Just got back from amazing one week at Kawama. After initial slight shock of how run down all resorts seemed to be (learned during our trip that after Covid the government took over most resorts, so general upkeep is minimal), we were very pleased even with our low cost room. AC was set to 17C so rooms were cold compared to 23C night and 30C day heat outdoors. Beds were some of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve slept in! Food was very tasty although the same menu somewhat repeated itself daily (I heard this is the case at most resorts). Breakfast served until 10, lunch 12:30-2:30 and dinner 6:30-9pm, and a small snack at 11pm by the beach. Booking the a’la-carte was not successful. But we found a pizza place (Sangria’s) nearby to celebrate a birthday and would highly recommend that too. Beach was beautiful as was the pool. Lots of chairs and umbrellas/ shade available. Pool bar and restaurant had amazing staff. Cleaning staff was also great and kept our room inviting. Entertainment staff were also great. Front desk had various people so harder to make connections and get good service. Toilet paper was limited (if existed) in the poolside bathrooms, but the ones by the lobby and the restaurant had usually some. I wish I had realized to bring more of our travel cash in $1.00 US bills. Credit cards aren’t used much even in restaurants in town but Canadian is accepted almost everywhere - change harder to get so expect to pay what bills you have. At the resort leaving $1 tip for services makes their day, but they only recognize CAD bills (even banks don’t take coins). So either bring USD for that or leave $5 CAD. We brought individually wrapped candies to hand out and they were very well received. The resort only had about half of it in use. The rooms in the far side and the pool there as well were closed. But the main pool and the smaller pool with a slide were both open as were the rooms on Varadero end of the resort. Evening entertainment was great as were the variety of activities offered throughout the day. Definitely going back next time in Cuba.

The facilities were good enough for what you pay. I should not complain about the food since given the circumstances they did their best to keep us fed at all times. In fact, they offered a large variety of meat and veggies, desserts, etc. On the other hand, for heavy drinkers, this place should be an oasis since you can have access to all the alcohol you want at all times. My husband certainly loved that fact. Regarding the entertainment, the first night with dance performers was good, however, the second one with singers was not. I think they should work harder on this issue. If you want a get away from Havana, this is definetely the place to stay. A very relaxing,enjoyable spot for honey mooners or loners who simply want to have time on their own.