Keokoko Cuba Resort Review

Finding Fish Travel Review

Resort Overview

• Name: Keokoko, Cuba (Cayo Coco)
• Rating: 4.5 star resort
• Size: 200 room boutique resort
• Room Types: 4 different styles available
• Visit Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
• Visit Time: Second week of September (low season)
• Occupancy: Very low (only 8 people on transfer bus)
• Previous Visit: Over 10 years ago

Travel & Arrival

Flight Details

• Departure: 6 AM from YYZ (Toronto)
• Flight Time: 3.5 hours to Cayo Coco
• Flight Experience: Beautiful flight

Arrival Process

• Customs: Breeze in low season (September)
• Transfer Time: 30 minutes or less to resort
• Resort Position: Second stop on transfer

Check-in Experience

• Check-in Time: 4:00 PM (standard)
• Check-out Time: 12:00 PM (noon)
• Room Ready: Before 4 PM due to low season
• Upgrade: Small upgrade received (returning guest benefit)
• Occupancy: Very low during visit

Package Details

• Original Price: $625 CAD (4 days, 3 nights)
• Price After Booking: Dropped to $585 CAD within days
• Season: Low season September
• Value Assessment: Excellent for low season

Lobby & Reception Area

Layout & Features

• Location: Central covered area
• Design: Interesting architectural structure
• Seating: Beautiful, clean, inviting both indoor and outdoor options

Services & Amenities in Lobby Area

• Reception desk
• 24-hour lobby bar (behind reception)
• Shopping: Rum, cigars, cover-ups, souvenirs
• Medical: Doctor available
• Restaurant reservations: Book a la carte restaurants here
• Restrooms
• Entertainment: Likely nightly shows in this area

24-Hour Lobby Bar

Beverages Available:

• Spanish coffee, Irish coffee, Americano
• Hard drinks and soft drinks
• Coca-Cola products
• Full beverage selection

Dining Options

Restaurant Count & Types

A La Carte Restaurants (4 total):

• Italian
• Cuban
• Asian
• International

Buffet Restaurant:

• Main breakfast and dinner buffet

Breakfast Buffet Experience

Hours: Opens at 7:30 AM

Facility Quality:

• Clean and bright
• Flat, nice tile work
• Many windows providing natural light
• Multiple seating areas
• Well air-conditioned
• No bugs, mosquitoes, or flies observed

Food Quality & Selection:

• Good selection of eggs
• Omelette stations (2 stations operating)
• Small selection of fruits and vegetables
• Cuban staples: cheeses and salamis
• Bread and coffee selection
• Service: Really good
• Overall Assessment: High quality for 200-room resort

24-Hour Snack Bar

Location: Pool area Menu: 2-page menu with extensive options

Food Options:

• Hamburgers and cheeseburgers
• Pizza and sandwiches
• Toast and eggs (ask for availability)

Beverages:

• Cappuccino, coffee, latte
• Cerveza (beer)
• Hard and mixed drinks

Seating: Covered and outdoor options

Beach Lunch

Location: Directly on beach Setup: Beautiful thatched roof with ocean breeze

Lunch Options:

• Grilling Station: Pork, chicken, shrimp
• Buffet Style: Fresh vegetables, avocado (in season), rice and beans, some beef

Pool Area

Pool Features

• Location: Adjacent to buffet (overlooks from buffet)
• Design: Completely renovated since last visit
• Tile Work: Gorgeous, completely flat
• Depth: Shallow (approximately 4 feet at deepest)
• Water Quality: Clean and inviting
• Loungers: Beautiful looking with umbrellas
• Day Beds: Available
• Privacy: Lots of places to hide and relax

Pool Area Services

• 24-hour snack bar located here
• International restaurant located upstairs from snack bar

Beach Experience

Beach Quality & Setup

• Width: Significantly wider than 10+ years ago (sand added)
• Sun Structures: Many new additions
• Walking: Paradise for beach walkers
• Water Activity: Many people enjoying the water
• Temperature: Stunning for second week of September
• Overall Assessment: Unlikely to disappoint visitors

Beach Amenities

• Beach Bar: Covered seating available
• Beverages: Mixed drinks, hard drinks, soft drinks
• Volleyball Court: Available for activities
• Entertainment: Some activities and entertainment offered
• Beach Lunch: Full buffet and grilling station on beach

Beach Surface

• Sand Quality: Clean beach sand
• Rocks/Shells: Minimal (as shown in video)

Accommodation - Ground Floor Garden Room

Room Layout

Entry Area:

• Sitting area with table
• TV and small chair

Sleeping Area:

• King-size bed (very comfortable)
• Great sheets and pillows
• Air conditioning

Work Area:

• Large desk
• TV
• Good workstation setup

Mini Fridge:

• 2 Coca-Colas included
• 2 beers included

Bathroom

• Size: Nice sized
• Towels: Great quality
• Water Pressure: Amazing
• Hot Water: Awesome
• Toiletries: Great quality provided
• Layout: Separate toilet area with shower

Additional Amenities

• Closet: With safe
• Robes: Provided
• Special Feature: Screened-in porch
• Noise Level: Very quiet, away from activity areas

Resort Navigation

• Beach to Room: Less than 2-minute walk
• Room to Lobby: Less than 1-minute walk
• Room to Main Buffet: Less than 2-minute walk
• Overall: Easy to navigate, fairly flat terrain

Additional Highlights

Facility Features

• Billiards: Available with water view ("That is cool")
• Water Temperature: Phenomenal in September
• Pool Temperature: Excellent
• Bugs: Haven't been bothersome (but seasonal variation expected)

Food Quality Assessment

• Current Experience: Great food quality throughout stay
• Reality Check: Food quality and quantity can vary (typical for Cuba)
• Guest Feedback: Other guests report consistently great experience
• Reviewer's Assessment: Positive throughout stay

Weather & Conditions

• September Weather: Excellent, though storms can brew
• Temperature: Stifling heat requiring breeze relief
• Cloud Cover: Some clouds rolling in during visit but not day-breaking

Reservations & Dining Plans

• Italian Restaurant: Reservation for following night (late seating)
• Cuban Restaurant: Had reservation but chose buffet instead
• Buffet Choice: More variety available, including craved french fries

Future Plans

• Immediate: Heading home after current stay
• Upcoming: Returning to Cayo Coco next week
• Next Property: Amelia Costa Ray (formerly Pullman Resort)

Personal Notes & Disclaimers

• Review Philosophy: Doesn't read other reviews to avoid bias
• Experience Approach: Never gets disappointed, maintains positive outlook
• Returning Guest: Helps with upgrades and service
• Previous Experience: Significant improvements noted since 10+ years ago

Support & Acknowledgments

• Beach Bags: Selling well, helps support channel
• Patreon Support: Thanks to supporters including new members Jody and Nick
• Channel Support: Encourages likes and subscribes