Mansion XanaduvsBarcelo Solymar
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Mansion Xanadu scores slightly higher than Barcelo Solymar. Mansion Xanadu scores 78 with positive reviews from 2 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Mansion Xanadu
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
Carretera Las Americas km. 8.5, Varadero, Cuba
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Built by the duPont family, this grand, three-story 1920s mansion is Varadero's only true boutique hotel; with only a half-dozen rooms, it often sells out." Full review
 "It's now an upscale hotel atop Varadero's 18-hole golf course with a top-floor bar conducive for sipping sunset cocktails." Full review
Barcelo Solymar
 Fodor's
Calle 64 e/ 1ra Ave y Autopista, Varadero, Cuba 
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "If an active beach vacation is what you're looking for, this centrally located, really big, all-inclusive resort combines two properties that share a plethora of pools, restaurants, and activities." Full review