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Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool
Interior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Km 18.5 Autopista Sur, Punta Hicacos, Varadero, Matanzas, 42200
  • Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cueva de Ambrosio
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marina Gaviota
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Varadero (VRA-Juan Gualberto Gomez)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite (Sanctuary)

Junior Suite (Sanctuary)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Sanctuary)

Suite (Sanctuary)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Varadero

When you stay at Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero - Adults Only - All Inclusive in Varadero, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Varahicacos Ecological Reserve and Cueva de Ambrosio. .This all-inclusive property is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Varadero Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Marina Gaviota.

What's nearby

  • Varahicacos Ecological Reserve - 12 min walk
  • Cueva de Ambrosio - 2 min drive
  • Marina Gaviota - 3 min drive
  • Marlin Marina Chapelin - 5 min drive
  • Varadero Beach - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cigar BAR. Riu Varadero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Gourmet - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teppanyaki Masaguer Restaurant Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Piano BAR. Riu varadero - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Serrano bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Adults-only beachfront property with outdoor pool
Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the property include outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this property include wireless internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at RANCHÓN LOS LIRIOS, one of the property's 5 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
RANCHÓN LOS LIRIOS - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours.
AVE DEL PARAISO - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
GING SENG - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
LOS LIRIOS - This seafood restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
LA VIOLETA - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Language
Yoga

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 1 per hour)

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • RANCHÓN LOS LIRIOS
  • AVE DEL PARAISO
  • GING SENG
  • LOS LIRIOS
  • LA VIOLETA

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 1 per hour (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero Adults All Inclusive Cardenas
Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero Adults All Inclusive
Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero Adults All Inclusive Cardenas
Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero Adults All Inclusive Cardenas
Sanctuary Grand Memories Varadero Adults All Inclusive
Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Adults Only All Inclusive
Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Adults Only All Inclusive
Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero Adults Only All Inclusive

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 70 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great atmosphere, brilliant staff, nice beach, lots of night time entertainment options. Bring bug spray, as the mosquitos like this resort also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanctuary at Grand Memories
Nice All Inclusive in Varadero. The Sanctuary offers a great get away from the main Grand Memories with separate breakfast dining area, pool, and check in / service area. Beach just a walk away from the complex.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Miami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the stay at this resort. The sanctuary is for adults only so it is very quiet and peaceful. The food was amazing and the staffs were super friendly and helpful. Our butler Norvin really made our vacation more convenient. He was super helpful and always on call whenever we need him for everything. I will definitely go back! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the excellent customer service and treatment. I didn’t like that the hotels rooms needs cosmetic repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Good staff, nice location, only 5 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Miriam, México

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-the hotel is in good conditions but every time you ask for a drink they give it to you in plastic cups :( Sometimes the food service is very slow and sometimes they don't have everything in the menu so be sure to ask if you really want something in particular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was horrible but all the rest was super good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was terrible, staff was not friendly and the room reserved (King bed) was not the room given (two twin beds). I was taller than the bed. There’s an expectation for your reservation to be what you get, not a bait and switch. There was no attempt by staff to ameliorate the situation. The food in the nice restaurant was sub-par and room service was slow and the order was wrong.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in this hotel toward the end of my trip in Cuba for only two nights. Work up after the first night, the floor was covered with water everywhere. It turned out the room next door had a serious leak, and the water overflew into my room. Later I noticed I got bitten by bed bugs. Still have these itchy bits on my legs, neck, arms. Had to clean and sanitize every single item in my suitcase. It's a lot of work!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Santa & Family
Had a great relaxing five days, very handy for the beach. The snack bar staff at the adults only pool were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at the adult only section. Friendly staff, clean facilities, nice food. Couldn’t really ask for more.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service staff very rude Jacuzzi not in working order Showers were cold I would not recommend or return to this resort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel - lovely surroundings, helpful staff, great food.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exclusive. Best food in all of varadero. Very nice staff. Great butler service.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Joel, Lynn, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location and how comfortable our room was, we stayed at the all adults area, all the pools were great and the property was immaculate,most of the staff was superb except for one or two that weren't as helpful or nice, the food at the buffet was pretty good,we eat at two of the specialty restaurants and were left very disappointed luckily the buffet was still open and we were able to make up for it. the beach was clean and the service was good there. the entertainment could used some spicy to it, but we left there on Friday so maybe it gets better on the weekend, although when you are in vacation you want to feel like its the weekend everyday.overall we enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Diana, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Would return in the future with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Yami, Miami

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, staff was rude, food was horrendous, worst experience ever. The bathroom are falling apart the doors and all the whole property are in bad shape super embarrassing for our guest. Everything was dirty. Horrible experience for varadero and paid almost 250 dollars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic adults only stay!
Lovely adults only part of the hotel, good service from every angle, nice quiet pool and beautiful maintained beach. Shout out to the staff who were helping with the sunloungers as they both always had a smile on their faces and were very friendly! Room was fantastic for Cuban standards, food too. What we didn’t realise till 3 days in was that there were other restaurants that you could go to so that was a huge oversight but never mind ! Overall we had a brilliant trip and by Cuban standards was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maudrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!! So much Fun! Loved it!
It was amazing! Already looking when to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018