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Adults only resort (18+)

Paradisus Rio de Oro, Holguin, Cuba

• Rating : 5 stars
• Type : Adult Only All-Inclusive Beach Resort
• Rooms : 354 (296 + 58 in Royal Service section)
• Buildings :
  Junior Suites in 2-storey buildings
  Luxury Junior Suites in 1-floor bungalows
• Complex area: 13 ha
• Opening : 1998 (Royal Service section: 2010)
• Owner : Gaviota S.A. (Cuba)
• Management : Melia Hotels International (Spain)
• Beach : Playa Esmeralda
• Neighbor resort - East: None
• Neighbor resort - West: Sol Rio de Luna Y Mares

All-Inclusive Plan :
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (24h)
- Snacks (24h)
- A variety of daily activities
- Non-motorized water sports
- Evening entertainment

See the Facilities, Restaurants and Bars sections for more details on services available


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This hotel lies on a stretch of beach called Playa Esmeralda, which is located on the northwestern coast of the Cuban province of Holguin. This resort area is part of the municipality of Rafael Freyre. For more details visit our page Location & Maps

This hotel is located 69 km (~ 1 hour) from the International Airport (Aeropuerto Frank Pais).

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Room types:
• Junior Suite (43 m2): 254
• Luxury Junior Suite (49 m2): 26
• Luxury Junior Suite Sea View (49 m2): 14
• Suite (90.3 m2): 3
• Royal Service Junior Suite (78 m2): 36
• Royal Service Junior Suite Sea View (78 m2): 14
• Royal Service Luxury Junior Suite (74 m2): 6
• Royal Service Garden Villa (370.80 m2): 2

Disabled adapted rooms: 3 (including 1 in Royal Service)
Connecting rooms: 16 (4 pairs Hotel + 4 pairs Royal Service)
Non-smoking rooms: Available
Extra bed: on request
Baby crib: on request

Amenities (all rooms):
• Free Room Service 24h
• Air conditioning
• Balcony or terrace with table and chairs
• 1 King bed (217 rooms) or 2 beds (137 rooms)
• Complete bathroom
• Electricity: 220V / 110V in bathroom
  (see links below)
• Safety box (see link below)
• Minibar (restocked daily)
• Telephone in bedroom and bathroom
• Satellite TV
• Beach towels in room
• Pillow menu
• Hairdryer
• Magnifying mirror in the bathroom
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Iron and ironing board
• Coffee/tea maker
• Umbrella

Added values and amenities for Luxury Junior Suites :
Large terrace, open air shower, hammock, sunbeds, superior room amenities, sparkling wine and fruits in the room upon arrival, American breakfast in the room (on request), music CD, Reservation of diving sessions with unlimited immersions.

Added values and amenities for Suites
2 connected rooms (independent bedroom and living room), ground floor, VIP Mini-bar, sparkling wine and fruits in the room upon arrival, American breakfast in the room (on request), superior room amenities, music CD, reservation of diving sessions with unlimited immersions.

Added values and amenities for Royal Service Junior Suites
Located in 2-floor bungalows, butler service, free WiFi, hydromassage bathtub, superior room amenities, sitting area, bed linen menu, iPod dock, Radio-CD player with USB port, beach bag, Balinese bed and Balinese shower on the terrace, gardens view.

Added values/amenities for Royal Service Luxury Junior Suites
Located in individual bungalows, butler service, In Room Spa Service ($), late check-out 14h, free WiFi, hydromassage bathtub, bed linen menu, iPod dock, Radio-CD player with USB port, beach bag, Balinese bed and Balinese shower on the terrace or balcony, gardens view, located near the beachfront, superior room amenities.

Added values and amenities for Royal Service Garden Villa
Airport VIP service on arrival and departure, butler service, reservation guaranteed in specialized restaurants, personalized and private check-in/check-out, late check-out 14h, breakfast, lunch and dinner service in the room, large villa with living room, dining room, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, sauna, hydromassage tub, free WiFi, daily turn-down service, open bar (premium brands), outdoor breakfast palapa, private swimming pool and garden, outdoor shower, satin bed linen, iPod dock, DVD player, Radio-CD player with USB port, laptop on request, look out, sunbeds and hammock, solarium, outdoor jacuzzi with ocean view, superior room amenities, beach bag, music CD, bottle of vintage Cuban rum, coffee and sparkling wine, flowers and card from the Director.


Picture of a typical in-room safe and its dimensions

How to program the safety deposit box

Learn more about electrical current, socket types, converter, adapter, etc.

Buffet La Ceiba
National and International cuisine | Open air | Capacity: 300 | Hours: 07:30-10:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 18:30-22:00

A-la-carte El Bohio
Cuban cuisine | Open air | Capacity: 50 | Hours: 18:30-22:00

A-la-carte El Patio
International cuisine | Air conditioned | Capacity: 50 | Hours: 18:30-22:00

A-la-carte Mediterraneo
Mediterranean cuisine | Air conditioned | Capacity: 50 | Hours: 18:30-22:00

A-la-carte Tsuru
Japonese cuisine | Air conditioned | Capacity: 50 | Hours: 18:30-22:00

Snack Bar La Laguna
Light meals and snacks | Open air (beside the pool) | Capacity: 250 | Hours: 07:30-11:00 / 11:00-15:00 / 18:30-22:00

Beach Ranchon Santa Maria
Light meals and snacks | Open air (beach) | Capacity 60 | Hours: 12:30-16:00

In the Royal Service section:

A-la-carte Los Helechos
International cuisine | Air conditioned | Capacity: 50 | Hours: 07:30-11:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 18:30-22:00


Booking in advance and smart dress code required for dinners in a-la-carte restaurants.
Opening and closing times are subject to change
Live entertainment at some restaurants/bars.
All restaurants are non-smoking.

Lobby Bar Palma Real
Open air | Hours: 24 hours

Pool Bar El Salton
Open air | Hours: 10:00-19:00

Beach Bar Santa Maria
Open air | Hours: 10:00-19:00

Fun Pub La Conga
Air conditioned | Hours: 18:00-02:00

In the Royal Service section:

Lobby Bar Las Gardenias
Open air | Hours: 24 hours

Pool Bar La Cascada
Open air | Hours: 10:00-19:00

Beach Bar Caleticas
Open air | Hours: 10:00-19:00


Opening and closing times are subject to change

• 2 swimming pools
• Spa ($) (09:00-18:00) (see link below)
• Gym
• Jacuzzis
• Tennis court
• Badminton
• Variety of land sports and games
• Yoga / Meditation / Taichi
• Billiard
• Ping pong
• Dancing and Spanish lessons
• Aquafitness
• Petanque
• Shuffleboard
• Giant chess
• Games room
• Waterpolo
• Horseback riding ($)
• Theater (nightly shows and entertainment)
• Weekly "Cuban Day"
• Wedding and Honeymoon packages ($)

More information about wedding and honeymoon packages in the Melia Cuba website: www.weddingcubachannel.com

• Beach palapas / Pool Shades
• Lounge chairs (beach and pools)
• Beach towel service
• Club House
• Nautical center (09:00-17:00)
• Non-motorized water sports
• Introduction to scuba diving in pool
• Beach Volleyball
• Currency exchange
• Hotel Free WiFi: lobby, pool, beach bar, spa
• Royal Service Free WiFi: rooms and common areas
• Laundry service ($)
• Gift Shops ($)
• Beauty salon ($) (09:00-17:00)
• Tour desks ($)
• Vehicle Rental ($)
• Medical Services on-site ($)
• International clinic nearby ($)
• Meeting room ($)
• Parking
• Taxis and hop-on/hop-off bus service ($)


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Hotel Paradisus Rio de Oro
Address: Playa Esmeralda, Crta. Guardalavaca, Rafael Freyre, Holguin, Cuba
Phone: (53 24) 43 0090 to 94
Fax: (53 24) 43 0095
Email - Sales: jefe.ventas.pro@meliacuba.com
Email - Info: paradisus.rio.de.oro@meliacuba.com


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Good to know :

The Paradisus Rio de Oro is located on a promontory at the eastern end of Playa Esmeralda, this beach is accessed via a stairway. There are also 3 other small beaches , called Playas Caleticas, in front of the Royal Service section and the Spa.

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