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.

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.

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 Sol Caribe Beach

This beautiful all-inclusive hotel is located in the heart of Varadero’s stunning beach area. With the most beautiful white sandy beach as your backyard, this hotel is perfect for those looking for a combination of relaxation and interesting things to see and do in Cuba’s Caribbean paradise.

There are 393 rooms at the hotel, all of which are decorated in light colours. They are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, safety box and private balcony while boasting spectacular views of either the garden, the pool or the sea, which are all on the doorstep.

The hotel offers a wealth of activities, so there won’t be a dull moment during your stay. Sit back with a good book under the parasol or take part in some of the various water sports activities that happen directly from the beach, such as windsurfing or pedal boating. If you want to keep in shape, you can also have a go at playing beach volleyball or visiting the hotel’s gym. There is also a Kids Club, so the youngest family members can also be sure of having a good time.

After a day full of new impressions, the hotel’s 13 different restaurants and bars invite you to a culinary experience where international cuisine and local Cuban favourites await. Enjoy a drink as the sun sets with Cuban rhythms in the background.

Th hotel has free Wi-Fi.

Please note: Prices are not valid over Christmas and New Year as well as at Easter. Please enquire about prices if you are going to travel during this period.

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.

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.