Holguin (Playa Esmeralda, Bahía de Naranjo Natural Park), Cuba
Rating8.0Rating8.0Rating8.214 dining and drinking venues for an adults-only (18+) property. Santa María Beach Bar & Grill is the restaurant to prioritize — lunch there is the consistent highlight of guest food experiences. Book specialty restaurants (Mediterráneo, El Bohío, Tsuru, El Patio) on arrival. Los Helechos is Royal Service exclusive and runs lunch through dinner.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleticas | Included | ||
| El Bohío | Included | ||
| El Patio | Included | ||
| El Saltón | Included | ||
| La Cascada | Included | ||
| La Ceiba | Included | ||
| La Laguna (Pool Bar / Aqua Bar) | Included | ||
| Las Gardenias | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar (Palmer Royale) | Included | ||
| Los Helechos | Included | ||
| Mediterráneo | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| Santa María (Beach Bar & Grill) | Included | ||
| Tsuru | Included |
Mediterranean Gourmet
Mediterranean gourmet à la carte for dinner. Air-conditioned indoor setting with exclusive views. The most refined dinner option for standard all-inclusive guests. Resort elegant dress. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Tasty and healthy Mediterranean menu options
Traditional Cuban / Creole
Traditional Cuban/Creole cuisine in a palapas and garden setting — indoor and outdoor seating. À la carte dinner. Casual elegance dress. Reservation required. The most locally specific dining experience on property.
Signature dishes: Delicious Creole cuisine
Japanese
Japanese and Asian fusion with teppanyaki show cooking. Watch chefs prepare meals tableside on the hot iron surface — the performance element makes dinner more engaging than a standard sit-down. Air-conditioned, resort elegant dress. Dinner only. Reservation required.
Signature dishes: Spectacular show-cooking experiences, Japanese delicacies
International
International à la carte for romantic dinners. Air-conditioned indoor setting with garden views and discreet background music. Formal dress. Dinner only. Reservation required.
Gourmet International
Royal Service exclusive. Gourmet international lunch and dinner with sea views. The best food service on property after Santa María. À la carte. Casual elegance. Reservation required.
Gourmet
Gourmet poolside dining. À la carte dinner with pool views. Resort casual. Reservation required.
International Buffet
Main international buffet. Breakfast 7:30-10am, lunch 1-3pm, dinner 6:30-10pm. Indoor and terrace seating with garden views. No reservation needed. Highlights include fresh tropical fruits, made-to-order pasta bar, and a selection of meats and cheeses. Dinner sometimes features live performances.
Signature dishes: Fresh tropical fruits, Made-to-order pasta bar, Selection of meats and cheeses
Seafood & Grilled Meats
The standout dining experience on property. Fresh seafood and grilled meats served beachfront with ocean views. Lunch-focused — go specifically for the grilled fish. No formal reservation needed but arrive by 12:30pm at peak capacity. Consistently the most praised meal in guest reviews. Don't miss this.
Signature dishes: Excellent seafood, Barbecued meats, Pig roast (on Cuba Day)
Cocktails & Light Refreshments
Main lobby bar for all guests. Cocktails and aperitifs from morning through late evening. Included.
Signature dishes: Chilled mojito, Selection of aperitifs, tea, coffee
Drinks & Snacks
Poolside bar for main pool guests. Swim-up accessible. Included.
Signature dishes: Refreshing dips, Traditional cocktails, Midday pizza, Fresh sandwiches
Snacks & Refreshments
Garden-view bar and casual food service. Daytime through evening. Included.
Signature dishes: Sandwiches, Wide choice of drinks, coffee, tea, and liqueurs
Drinks & Light Meals
Beach bar serving the Las Caleticas cove areas — one cove is exclusive to Royal Service guests. Cocktails and snacks beachside. Included for relevant guests.
Signature dishes: Refreshing selection of fruit, Cocktails, Light meals
Drinks
Secondary bar, waterfall or garden setting. Evening service. Included.
International Selection
Available 24 hours for Royal Service guests. Limited hours for standard guests — confirm at check-in.