Cuba Accommodation

Hostal Valencia

Centrally located, Hostal Valancia was built in the 18th century and has 12 rooms. The rooms have names rather than numbers and the best room is the main suite with an enormous double bed and a partitioned living room. Shuttered doors open onto small balconies at the front of the hotel overlooking the bustling alleyways. All rooms have private bathrooms and centre onto the courtyard.

Region: Havana
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Hotel Florida

This historic hotel is in the heart of old Havana on Calee Obispo across from the Ambos Mundos Hotel. Originally built in 1836 as a residential mansion of the wealthy, this very romantic 40 room hotel was the former Palace of Tourism and has been completely refurbished reopening in early 1999. The restoration has been carried out quite beautifully and the hotel has a great restaurant and bar.

Region: Havana
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Tobacco and Beaches
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Hotel Saratoga

Famous for its gastronomy and popular Cuban orchestras in the 1930's, this legendary hotel has recently been restored and has now joined the ranks of colonial hotels in the city. Revamped features include a roof top pool and magnificant terrace with 270 degree views from north to south-west. The hotel has 99 bedrooms and 7 suites. There is a restaurant with a french chef and three bars including the roof top bar.

Region: Havana
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, The Classic Cuban Road Trip, Tobacco and Beaches, Tobacco and Beaches, Tobacco and Beaches, The Western Fly-Drive, Luxury Cuba
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Santa Isabel Hotel

Without doubt one of the best hotels in old Havana and in a wonderful location on Plaza de Armas. Originally the Palacio de Santovenia, the Santa Isabel has only been a hotel since the middle of the 19th century and was renovated in 1996 to five star standards. There are only 27 rooms, the best at the front with views over the Plaza. The interior and courtyard are attractively decorated and there is a roof top terrace bar that overlooks river and square.

Region: Havana
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Tobacco and Beaches, Tobacco and Beaches
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Hotel Conde de Villanueva

This charming 9-room hotel was the mansion of Claudio Martínez de Pinillos, the Villanueva Count. It is located right at the historical heart of the city, surrounded by squares of singular attractiveness, museums and other facilities. Its homely atmosphere, breezy inner courtyard, spacious corridors and beautiful stained-glass windows combine to create an ambience of authentic colonial beauty, which perfectly harmonises with the most modern comfort. The hotel has very cosy and well-appointed rooms, named after famous Cuban tobacco-growing regions.

Region: Havana
Featured in: , The Western Fly-Drive
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Moka Eco-Lodge

The 20 rooms in Moka are a delight. They are very simply but tastefully designed with wooden shutters, beautiful tile work and lovely terracotta pottery. All rooms are large, bright and airy with air-conditioning, TV, a fantastic balcony and a great bathroom where you can lie in the bath and peer out of a huge window at the scenery. The whole complex is wonderfully designed and a tree grows up through the lobby.

Region: West Of Havana
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Tobacco and Beaches, Tobacco and Beaches, The Western Fly-Drive
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Soroa Hotel and Villas

Soroa has a distincly 50's feel in its decor. There are 80 air-conditioned two room cottages with private bathroom. The forest surrounds it on all sides to create a peaceful and rural setting. This is a fairly basic but quite comfortable lodge. Paths lead to a miniature waterfall and a unique orchid garden, the biggest in Cuba with 700 orchid species (of which 250 are endemic to Cuba).

Region: West Of Havana
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Tobacco and Beaches
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Los Jazmines

Situated on the edge of the valley, this hotel has stunning views over the fertile plains where the rich green tobacco leaves sway in the breeze. All 62 colonial style rooms have private bathroom and the majority have a view. Facilities include buffet restaurant, a la carte restaurants, 2 bars, shops, swimming pools (large pool overlooking the valley), massage, physiotherapy and horseriding. A very comfortable base.

Region: West Of Havana
Featured in: Tobacco and Beaches, Tobacco and Beaches, The Western Fly-Drive
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Hotel Mascotte

This charming nineteenth century 14 room mansion is typical of the beautiful Spanish colonial buildings that surround Parque Marti. It is the only hotel in this delightful town and is a great place to spend a few days enjoying the peace and quiet. Rooms are comfortable and although facilities are limited the hotel more than makes up for it with its charm and friendly staff.

Region: West Of Havana
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Cabo de San Antonio

Villa Cabo de San Antonio is located in the north-western region of the Peninsula of Guanahacabibes, in Pinar del Rio, the westernmost province of the Cuban archipelago. This is a virgin area, and it is a reserve of the biosphere, a condition granted by UNESCO in 1987. There are valuable terrestrial and marine resources, as well as beautiful landscapes.

Region: West Of Havana
Featured in: Tobacco and Beaches, The Western Fly-Drive
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La Ermita Hotel

Set in a very quiet location the whole hotel looks over the valley so wherever you wander there are good views. The restaurant is the real star of La Ermita. It is open on one side with the most stunning views. From La Ermita it is easy to walk into Vinales for a meal and entertainment in the evenings. The walk back offers fantastic views of the stars and constellations illuminated in an incredibly clear sky that’s free from light pollution.

Region: West Of Havana
Featured in: Tobacco and Beaches
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Villa Las Brujas

Set within a nature reserve on a small caye off the north coast of Cuba, this lodge has 24 simple cabanas each with an open terrace perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea. There is a lovely walkway through the mangroves to a good beach and a restaurant serving fresh seafood. With two kilometers of pristine beach, there is a superb snorkelling and birdwatching. The atmosphere is laid back and unpretentious.

Region: Central Cuba
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Union Hotel

The recently renovated and refurbished Union Hotel is located in the heart of the bustling city of Cienfuegos, just three blocks away from Prado, the main throughfare. There are 49 air-conditioned standard rooms and suites equipped with all the usual facilities. Some rooms have louvered windows that look out onto the street while others face inward into the courtyard and pool area. There is also a rooftop terrace.

Region: Central Cuba
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Highlights of Cuba, Highlights of Cuba
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Las Cuevas Motel

Situated on a hill just behind Trinidad, some of the 110 rooms overlook the picturesque valley while others have views of the town and sea. There are two swimming pools, a bar, disco (in a cave) and a restaurant serving buffet meals. The hotel is suitable for those without a car who wish to explore Trinidad on foot. It has been refurbished in 2002 and we have had favourable feedback from our clients.

Region: Central Cuba
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, Highlights of Cuba
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Iberostar Grand Hotel Trinidad

Located in the heart of the town of Trinidad, this boutique hotel is a jewel of colonial architecture. It was founded in the 16th century and declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. The hotel has numerous facilities to make your stay luxurious including an a la carte restaurant and room service.

Region: Central Cuba
Featured in: Highlights of Cuba, The Classic Cuban Road Trip, The Classic Cuban Road Trip, Luxury Cuba
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Los Caneyes

The Hotel Los Caneyes is situated 5km from the centre of Santa Clara. All the rooms are in cabins built in 1966 to resemble an Indian village. They have air-conditioning, TV and a private bathroom. Other facilities include a swimming pool, cafeteria, restaurant and private parking.

Region: Central Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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Brisas Trinidad del Mar

Brisas is a new hotel that opened in 2001. It’s on the Ancon beach about 10kms south of Trinidad to which the impressive Escambray Mountains form a backdrop. This is a typical all-inclusive Cuba-style hotel although is a pleasant beach-front base from where you can explore the beautifully preserved town of Trinidad and perhaps hike the trails at Topes de Collantes in the Escambray Mountains before collapsing onto your lounger on the picturesque Playa Ancon.

Region: Central Cuba
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El Castillo

Built in 1770 in a fort above the town, El Castillo was originally built to keep the British out and served subsequently as a prison. It has colonial style rooms with lofty ceilings, terracotta-tiled floors and furniture carved from cedar by local craftsmen. The swimming pool has a spectacular view of the bay and El Yunque (the anvil shaped mountain). The surrounding area still has a notable Indian influence.

Region: Eastern Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip, The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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Gran Hotel

An old five story building in the heart of Camaguey that really tries to live up to its name. Built in 1939, using an old 18th century residence, the 72 room hotel has long been considered the best in the city. There are great views from the roof top restaurant, and the cafe on street level has good coffee and plates of chips. The halcyon days of the Gran Hotel have passed but it is a special place to stay.

Region: Eastern Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip, The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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Paradisus Rio De Oro

This elegant hotel is located right alongside Playa Esmeralda beach, in the Natural Park of Bahia Naranjo in the north-east of Cuba. This is one of the finest all-inclusive hotels in Cuba, with 300 rooms set in extensive tropical gardens. Overlooking both the palm shaded white sandy beach and a lagoon, the hotel boasts excellent standards, including three exquisite private beaches. There are plenty of activities for the more energentic.

Region: Eastern Cuba
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Casa Granda

This stately old hotel is in an excellent location with a roof top garden terrace bar that offers a great view of downtown Santiago de Cuba - great for a cocktail or beer. There are 55 rooms with private bathroom and 3 suites. The real star is the view of the Parque Cespedes and mountains. In a good position for the city's fantastic nightlife, local bars and Casa de Trova (house of music).

Region: Eastern Cuba
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Villa Santo Domingo

Located in the stunningly beautiful Sierra Maestra Mountains, the hotel has 20 basic cabanas with private bathroom. There is a bar and a restaurant specialising in the usual Cuban cuisine. The main reason to stay here is to hike up to the Commandancia La Plata, the headquarters of Che and Fidel in the early days of the Cuban Revolution. Very Cuban and very remote. There is no hot running water.

Region: Eastern Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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Rio de Luna/Mares - Sol Club

The modern Sol Rio de Luna and Rio de Mares hotels are situated on Playa Esmeralda, one of the most beautiful beaches in Cuba, and have recently merged enabling you to enjoy their extensive shared facilities. Surrounded by jungle scenery, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the natural environment. Rooms have private bathroom, TV and balcony and are set in a series of two and three storey buildings.

Region: Eastern Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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Royalton Hotel

This colonial hotel was restored in 1996. It is situated in the heart of the town, next to the museum on the west side of Parque Cespedes. There are 33 air-conditioned rooms with telephone and private bath with hot and cold water. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, 24 hour snack bar and an outdoor terrace to watch the world go by. A top tip in Bayamo is to eat out at the Hotel Telegrafo, which is a training school for the hotel industry. The wine and food are excellent and the service can be superb.

Region: Eastern Cuba
Featured in: The Classic Cuban Road Trip, The Classic Cuban Road Trip
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