Accommodations in Cuba
Casa Particular - Baracoa
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
Hotel El Castillo
This hotel has a fascinating history. It was originally a fort, built in 1739 for the purpose of defending the area against the British Navy.
The hotel offers fantastic views across the town, the bay and the famous mountain of El Yunque. El Castillo has a total of 34 rooms, furnished in the colonial style. Each is equipped with air conditioning, minibar, TV, telephone and safe, and all are located next to the attractive pool area. The hotel also has a bar, from which you can enjoy the view over the bay and the Miel River, along with a snack bar and restaurant.
Camino de Hierro
Camino de Hierro is located in the heart of Camagüey. Originally built in the 18th century, the hotel building is, along with the other old buildings, part of the historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The hotel has ten spacious rooms, decorated in a classic colonial style with wooden furniture and wrought iron lamps. All have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, a radio, a telephone, a safe, a minibar and a hairdryer.
Some of the rooms do not have a window for reasons of privacy, and street noise should be expected due to the hotel’s very central location.
Enjoy a bite to eat from the hotel restaurant or a mojito from the bar in the peace and quiet of the cosy indoor courtyard. And sit and watch life going by at Plaza de la Solidaridad while enjoying your breakfast, lunch or dinner in the hotel’s restaurant, which has both an indoor and outdoor area.
Gran Hotel
This colonial hotel from 1939 is located in the historic quarter, with its attractive narrow streets and plazas.
The 72 rooms are each equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone and safe. The hotel also has a swimming pool and a bar and restaurant serving international dishes.
Meliã Cayo Santa María
Meliã Cayo Santa María is a lovely all-inclusive resort enjoying a great location right on one of Cuba’s most beautiful beaches. Look forward to relaxing on the wonderful sandy beach with the azure sea as its Caribbean backdrop.
The resort has 358 spacious rooms – all with air conditioning, cable TV, a minibar, a safe and a hair dryer. The rooms have their own balcony overlooking the lush garden.
The resort has no fewer than six different restaurants serving Cuban, Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. Some restaurants are a la carte, where table reservations are required, while others are buffet restaurants where you just turn up. You will find food here for every taste.
There are also six different bars where you can find chilled drinks, colourful cocktails and snacks if you’re feeling peckish.
Every day, there is a wide range of entertainment and activities for children and adults alike. Children can participate in supervised kids’ clubs, so you can rest assured that they’ll be well looked after for a couple of hours while you enjoy a game of tennis or volleyball, for example.
The resort also has its own gym and two large swimming pools as well as a children’s pool where you can have a refreshing swim or simply relax on the sun loungers with a good book.
If you’re in the mood for a spot of pampering, the resort has its own spa, Yhi Spa, where you can purchase a relaxing massage and other fabulous treatments.
Wi-Fi is available in the hotel lobby and pool area. A Wi-Fi card can be purchased in reception for a fee.
| Standard room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £69 |
Casa Particular - Cienfuegos
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
Hotel La Unión
Hotel La Unión is located in the centre of Cienfuegos, also known as ‘the Pearl of the South’. Attractions within easy walking distance of the hotel include the central park, José Martí, where you will find the famous Tomás Terry Theatre and the cathedral.
La Unión was built in neoclassical style in 1869, making it one of the oldest and most charismatic hotels in Cienfuegos.
The hotel has 38 spacious rooms, all furnished in classical style and featuring conveniences including a TV, radio, telephone, safe and minibar, as well as a separate bathroom with a hair dryer. In addition, each room has its own balcony.
After a long day packed with wonderful experiences, lie back and relax by the pool or enjoy the view out over the city and the bay from the roof terrace.
Other facilities at the hotel include a bar and restaurant.
Hotel Brisas Guardalavaca
This 4-star, all-inclusive hotel is located in Guardalavaca, in the province of Holguin. The hotel is surrounded by palm trees and lush, green gardens, right next to the white sandy beach which is reckoned to be one of the finest on Cuba.
Furnished in genuine Cuban style, the hotel comprises 437 rooms, all with air conditioning and WiFi. Other in-room conveniences include a minibar, TV and safe, as well as a separate bathroom with a hair dryer. Step out onto the balcony or terrace and enjoy the delightful evenings to the full.
With fully six restaurants, the hotel offers something to appeal to all tastes. The restaurants serve everything from Italian cuisine and traditional Cuban dishes to barbecue and seafood specialities.
Other facilities at the hotel include a jacuzzi and four swimming pools, two of which are children’s pools.
The hotel is also the perfect place for everyone keen on active holidays as it runs activities including fitness, tennis, beach volleyball and basketball, as well as water sports including windsurfing, snorkelling and kayaking. You can also rent bicycles.
In the evening, you can enjoy entertainment in the form of live music, musicals, cabaret shows and Caribbean evenings centred around music and dancing.
Casa Particular - Havana
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
The casas used by Tourcompass in Havana are always located in the old quarter.
Hotel Beltrán de Santa Cruz
This hotel is housed in an elegant building from the eighteenth century, located in the old part of Havana close to the central square.
The 11 rooms have their own bathroom/toilet, and are equipped with TV, telephone, safe, minibar and air conditioning.
Other facilities at the hotel include a bar and small restaurant, as well as a charming patio which is the perfect place to relax after a day packed with activities.
Memories Jibacoa
Situated on the beautiful stretch of coast between Havana and Varadero on the north coast of Cuba is Hotel Memories Jibacoa. The hotel is set in the midst of beautiful scenery adjacent to the white sandy beach of Arroyo Bermejo.
The hotel has 250 rooms and is an all-inclusive resort. All rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, safe, ironing facilities and a kettle for making coffee/tea. The rooms either have a terrace or a balcony. The rooms overlook the lush garden, but can be upgraded to a sea view or a view of the pool for an additional charge.
The resort has a large swimming pool, gym, tennis and volleyball courts, entertainment, 5 bars, 3 a la carte restaurants and 1 buffet restaurant serving local and international dishes for all tastes.
Just metres from the coast is a small reef where you can snorkel and enjoy the colourful underwater world.
For an additional fee, you can make use the hotel’s day spa facilities or water sports such as scuba diving, catamaraning and kayaking.
Wi-Fi is available in the hotel lobby and pool area. A Wi-Fi can be purchased in reception for a fee.
Please note that the hotel is for guests aged 16+.
Please note: Prices are not valid over the Christmas and New Year period or during Easter. Please enquire regarding prices when traveling over this period.
| Standard room with sea view including all-inclusive | Per person from: £19 |
| Standard room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £99 |
| Standard room with sea view including all-inclusive | Per person from: £118 |
Hotel San Basilio
Hotel San Basilio is situated just 300 metres from the popular Parque Céspedes city park in the heart of Santiago de Cuba.
Built in the 1920s, this charming hotel building has just 8 rooms, all of which are furnished differently. The rooms all have air conditioning, a TV, a telephone, a minibar, a safe and an en suite bathroom.
There are cosy communal areas where you can sit and relax. The hotel’s small restaurant serves both international and traditional Cuban dishes. This is also where your breakfast (included) is enjoyed.
Iberostar Casa Granda Hotel
Iberostar Casa Granda Hotel is located on the corner of Parque Cespedes in the heart of Santiago de Cuba. Sights and attractions nearby include the city cathedral, as well as a number of museums and other significant buildings.
Built early in the twentieth century, Casa Granda is one of the most charming colonial hotels in the city.
It has a total of 58 rooms, all with air conditioning, a TV, telephone, safe and minibar, as well as a separate bathroom with a hair dryer.
The hotel restaurant serves a variety of Creole specialities and international cuisine. It also provides a magnificent view out over the city and the mountains.
Casa particular – The Bay of Pigs
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
Your casa particular at the Bay of Pigs is either at Playa Larga or Playa Girón depending on where there is a vacancy.
Casa Particular - Trinidad
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
Hotel Iberostar Tainos
This magnificent all-inclusive hotel is located on the delightful beach at Varadero. The hotel is built in typical Caribbean style and is ideal for both couples and families with children.
The 272 rooms are surrounded by a tropical garden, swimming pools and facilities for various sports. There are four restaurants, including a famous Asian eatery and a restaurant serving traditional Cuban dishes. There are also four bars, including a pool bar. Other facilities include a fitness room, sauna, children’s pool, children’s club, sun loungers and parasols, internet café, wellness centre that provides massage and spa treatments, and water sports activities.
The rooms have air conditioning, a telephone, TV and a balcony.
Please note: Prices are not valid over the Christmas and New Year period or during Easter. Please enquire regarding prices when traveling over this period.
| Bungalow with all-inclusive | Per person from: £7 |
| Standard room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £87 |
| Bungalow with all-inclusive | Per person from: £94 |
Casa Particular - Viñales
Get right up close to Cuba when you stay at a Casa Particular, or “casa” – the Cuban answer to bed & breakfast. You stay at the home of a Cuban family who have dedicated part of their house or an additional house to rental. You’ll have your own room, where there is ample opportunity to retire and relax.
The rooms are simply appointed, but always have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Cleaning is performed daily, and the house is manned 24 hours a day, just like at a hotel.
You will also experience diversity in the casas you encounter on your tour, as the layout of the houses varies. Some have shared living rooms or a courtyard garden, while others have terraces or a small bar. What all the casas we work with have in common is that they are centrally located and are nice and clean.
This type of accommodation undoubtedly adds an authentic encounter with the Cuban locals and the “real” Cuba, to your tour. The hosts are hospitable and used to having lodgers, and although they might not be that great at English, they will always ensure that you have a pleasant stay. The hosts are also responsible for preparing a nice breakfast in the dining room, so you’re ready for a new day.
Read more about staying at a casa particular here.
Hotel Los Jazmines
Viñales is famous for its beautiful natural surroundings, and the Hotel Jazmines could hardly be better placed.
It enjoys a magnificent, panoramic view out over the Viñales Valley, taking in the local tobacco fields and the impressive ‘mogotes’. The 78 rooms are all equipped with air conditioning, safe, TV and telephone. Other facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar and swimming pool – which also offers a fine view of the Viñales Valley.
Blau Varadero
At a fantastic location facing the Caribbean Sea sits the beautiful all-inclusive Blau Varadero resort. The resort is adults-only, which also makes it a popular destination for couples.
Here, you can look forward to unwinding in the relaxing atmosphere of its tropical surroundings, with swaying palm trees and the sound of the waves in the Caribbean Sea.
The resort offers modern, spacious rooms with colourful décor. All rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bars, safes, TV, Wi-Fi, and an en suite bathroom with hair dryer. There is also an attached balcony where you can enjoy a quiet moment in the warm tropical breeze.
This all-inclusive resort offers countless possibilities, and you are the one who sets the pace. Take a dip in the large pool, get lost in a good book on the sun loungers, or treat yourself to a massage session at the hotel spa (paid separately). If you’d like to stay active, you can find everything from a fitness gym to tennis courts and various water activities.
When it’s time for some refreshments and you’re getting peckish, you can find something for every taste. The resort’s 4 restaurants offer food from cuisines both Cuban and international. As a perfect conclusion to your day, make sure you don’t miss out on a fresh mojito from one of the resort’s 5 bars.
| Superior Garden View Room, all-inclusive | Per person from: £36 |
| Superior Sea View Room, all-inclusive | Per person from: £48 |
Hotel Royalton
This hotel dates from the 1940s and is in the heart of the historic centre of the town.
The 33 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone and minibar. The hotel also has a bar, snack bar and restaurant.
Royalton Cayo Santa María
On the island of Cayo Santa María, on one of Cuba’s most beautiful beaches, is the modern, all-inclusive Royalton Resort.
The resort has only 122 rooms, all of which feature air conditioning, TVs, mini-bars, electric kettles for coffee/tea, safes, ceiling fans and big, luxurious bathrooms. All rooms feature either a balcony or a porch, where you can relax and enjoy the warm, tropical breeze.
The hotel offers 3 restaurants with a wide selection of dishes from around the world, in addition to no less than 4 different bars.
Relax at one of the 2 fantastic swimming pools, or on the nearly undisturbed private beach, where chalk-white sand and azure water welcomes you in. If you would like a round of relaxing massage, then you can purchase this in the resort’s spa, The Royal Spa.
If you need to stay active during your visit, you can use the resort’s fitness centre or purchase exciting water sports activities.
The calm and romantic atmosphere of the resort makes a perfect backdrop for a memorable holiday experience.
Please note that the hotel is for guests aged 18+.
Please note: Prices are not valid over the Christmas and New Year period. Please enquire regarding prices when traveling over this period.
| Junior suite all-inclusive | Per person from: £76 |
| Junior suite all-inclusive | Per person from: £144 |
Iberostar Selection Varadero
Give your tour a beautiful finish at the luxurious, all-inclusive resort Iberostar Selection Varadero, located all the way down at beautiful Varadero Beach and its swaying palm trees and azure waters.
The resort has 386 spacious rooms across 11 buildings. The rooms feature colourful interiors and are all equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, safe, satellite TV, coffee/tea facilities, hair dryer, and a large balcony or porch where you can relax and enjoy the warm tropical breeze.
The resort has 4 restaurants where you will be pampered with delicious specialities from both Cuban and international cuisine. You can also look forward to some good coffee and exotic drinks from the resort’s 3 bars.
The resort has a special smoking bar, La Vitola Cigar Bar, where you can enjoy one of the renowned Cuban cigars.
There are tons of opportunities to be active at the resort for people of all ages. At no additional cost, you can use the fitness centre, take dancing and aerobic lessons, play tennis and volleyball or go kayaking. Other sports, such as riding, bowling, golf, water skiing and diving are available for a supplementary price.
Children can be entertained at the resort’s own children’s club, Star Camp, with activities and entertainment for those between the ages of 4-12.
The resort has two large swimming pools and one children’s pool, where you can relax on a lounger chair or take a refreshing dip.
You can also treat yourself to the resort’s SPA section by purchasing delightful treatments.
Part of Cuban culture is the passion for music and dance. In the evening, you can look forward to experiencing colourful shows and live music.
There is Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby, which can be purchased locally.
Please note: Prices are not valid over the Christmas and New Year period or during Easter. Please enquire regarding prices when traveling over this period.
| Standard room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £69 |
| Standard room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £156 |
Iberostar Selection Ensenachos
Look forward to rounding off your holiday in an idyllic and luxurious setting on the island of Cayo Ensenachos, which is part of the scenic Jardines del Rey archipelago. Some of the best beaches in Cuba with azure-blue water and the whitest of sand are to be found here.
The resort has 506 rooms, all of which feature air conditioning, a TV, a minibar, a coffee maker, a safe, a hair dryer and ironing facilities. The rooms feature either a balcony or a terrace overlooking the garden, where you can relax and enjoy the tropical breeze.
Iberostar Ensenachos is an all-inclusive resort with no fewer than 6 restaurants, Serving everything from local Cuban dishes to Italian and Japanese specialities. After a dip in the waves of blue, you can also pick up some refreshment at the snack bar Marino Bar.
The resort offers amenities for all ages and has a separate child-friendly area with a pool and kids club for children aged 4–12.
A host of activities are also offered, including tennis, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, yoga or sailing in a catamaran. A fee is payable for some of the activities.
The resort has a gym and a pleasant spa where you can purchase fabulous treatments if you need a spot of self-pampering.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the hotel.
The best connection is found in the communal areas, and can be expected to be slower in the room.
| Garden Suite room with all-inclusive | Per person from: £18 |
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