Havana (Habana) your first stop in Cuba!
If you’re traveling to Cuba for the first time you’ll want to spend at least a week in Havana, the capital of the island nation and the center of life in Cuba.
Here’s what you need to know about Havana, Cuba…
There are 3 main areas: Old Havana (Havana Vieja), Centro Havana, and Vedado.
Old Havana has narrow cobble stone streets, overhanging balconies and is the center of commerce, industry, and entertainment. It’s also a residential area and the place most Cubans want to live.
Hotels in Old Havana
Vedado is like the newer downtown area filled with suburbs, vibrant neighborhoods and some of the nicer hotels.
To the west of Vedado is Miramar and Playas (beaches). This exclusive area is known for foreign embassies, diplomatic residences, mansions, upscale shops, and facilities for wealthy foreigners.
Hotels in Vedado
Havana Centro lies between Old Havana and Vedado. It’s mostly a shopping district with a few hotels, restaurants and places of nightlife peppered throughout. It’s centrally located (Centro) but it’s usually not a destination.
Hotels in Havana Centro
Hotels in Cuba when you Travel
Villa Gaviota
Slightly removed from the centre of town in the peaceful, leafy, elegant neighbourhood of Vista Alegre (about 2 1/2 miles from the city centre). The hotel has good facilities including a restaurant, 3 bars and lovely secluded pool among others.
Ave. Manduley No.502, Vista Alegre. Santiago de Cuba.
Casagranda
Located in the heart of the historical center of Santiago de Cuba, across from the old Plaza de Armas, today Parque Céspedes, around which a great deal of the cultural events of the city takes place. Only 7 km from the Antonio Maceo international airport.
Calle Heredia No.201 e/ San Francisco y San Félix Santiago de Cuba.
Brisas Sierra Mar
The mountain range in Sierra Maestra and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea are trapped into two hotels:Los Galeones-Sierramar. The first one is born is the coast and melts within the green color of the mountains. It has a special attention for children.
Chivirico, Guamá Santiago de Cuba
Brisas Los Galeones
The mountain range in Sierra Maestra and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea are trapped into two hotels:Los Galeones-Sierramar. The first one is born is the coast and melts within the green color of the mountains. It has a special attention for children.
Carretera a Chivirico, km. 60, Guamá, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Santiago de Cuba
Here, the traveler will have the opportunity to become familiar with its history and beautiful traditions by visiting the “Ruta del Esclavo”, in the Gran Piedra area; the French ruins, an example of trace of the French-Haitian immigration, and the city’s neighborhoods. You will be amazed by the unequaled hospitality and the impressive warmth of the santiagueros, which will catch you forever. Keeping in mind all these reasons, the chain Sol Meliá bet firmly on this wonderful destination.
Ave. de Las Américas, Calle M. Reparto Sueño. Santiago de Cuba.
Castillo de Baracoa
Located in an ancient Spanish fortress. The tavern-bar is like a mirador in fornt of the bay, the city and Miel river. Only 2 km form Baracoa´s airport.
Calle Calixto García, Rpto. Paraíso, Baracoa, Guantánamo.
Porto Santo
Porto Santo was the name given by the Admiral Cristobal Colon to Baracoa. From the hotel you can see the mountains, or just go on excursion along the Toa River. Only half kilometer from Baracoa´s airport.
Carretera del Aereopuerto,Rpto. Jaitesico,Baracoa. Guantánamo.
Villa Islazul La Lupe
Modern and comfortable rooms, delicately adorned distinguish this facility. Surrounded by high hills, you can have a complete view of the Cuban Orient.
Carretera de El Salvador Km 3 1/2. Guantánamo.
Villa Maguana
Located in the prevailed city of Cuba, Villa Maguana was built in a natural place with flora abundacia and fauna. it is the ideal place for the lovers of the nature.
Carretera a Moa, Baracoa, Guantánamo.
Hotel Caimanera
Located in the sea town of the same name, this facility, beautifully decorated, is a sample of good taste. A complete service and care will make you have an unforgettable stay.
Loma Norte, Caimanera. Guantánamo.
Cuban Hotels in Cuba Havana
HORIZONTES VILLA EL YAREY
The El Yarey Villa is located in a cozy and tranquil rural area of the eastern part of the island. It is comprised of bungalow style cabins that are similar in structure to the typical Cuban farmer’s house and allows visitors to enjoy a stay that is in natural harmony with their surroundings.
Carretera Loma, El Yarey, Jiguaní, Granma, Cuba.
Hotel Islazul Balcón de la Sierra
The village is a good option for those that you/they like to live in contact with the nature. Surrounded of an exuberant flora and fauna the installation is a welcoming and calm place, advisable for all that that he/she wants some gentle vacations.
Ave. Masó , Providencia,Bartolomé Masó. Granma. Cuba
Villa Bayamo
At this villa, on the outskirts of the city, you stay in comfortable houses with perfect service and really good Cuban food. Everything possible is done to make you feel at home.
Carretera Manzanillo Km 5 1/2, Vía Manzanillo Bayamo.Granma.Cuba
Villa Islazul Santo Domingo
Guarded by the mountains of Sierra Maestra, this place is ideal to have a peaceful stay. Flora and fauna are a great sight for everyone who loves nature.
Carretera La Plata, Km 16, Bartolomé Masó. Santo Domingo. Granma.
Hotel Islazul Royaltón
In the very historic center of the city this building emerges. Preferred for its combination of nice accommodation and excellent gastronomy,this hotel is expecting you to make you feel like you deserve.
Antonio Maceo No. 53 e/ General Garcia y Jose Palma, Bayamo. Granma.
Niquero
Located south of Granma, in the village of the same name, this facility gathers the picturesque and cozy at the same time. It is perfect for nature lovers.
Calle Martí No. 100 esq. a Céspedes. Niquero. Granma.
Club Amigo Marea del Portillo
This three star resort, which forms part of the Sierra Maestra National Park and is comprised of the Club Amigo Farallón del Caribe and Marea del Portillo hotels, is ideal for those who wish to enjoy themselves in a harmonious setting of sea and mountains. The resort is 100 km from Manzanillo international airport.
Km. 12 ½, Marea del Portillo, Pilón, Granma, Cuba.
HOTEL SIERRA MAESTRA
This three star hotel is located right in the center of Bayamo, declared a National Monument, and birthplace of Cuban Nationality. It is situated in a setting rich in historical-cultural traditions, the perfect complement to the sober architectural style of this hotel, designed according to the colonial mansion trend. Its proximity to Himno Square, the birthplace of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, known as Father of his Homeland and the Window of Luz Vázquez, allow guests to open up memorable pages in the country’s history.
Carretera Santiago de Cuba, km. 1, Bayamo, Granma, Cuba.
Marea del Portillo
This three star resort, which forms part of the Sierra Maestra National Park and is comprised of the Club Amigo Farallón del Caribe and Marea del Portillo hotels, is ideal for those who wish to enjoy themselves in a harmonious setting of sea and mountains. The resort is 100 km from Manzanillo international airport.
Carretera Granma, km 12½ Pilón, Granma.
Farallón del Caribe
Located at the foothills of the majestic Sierra Maestra mountains and overlooking the serene bay of Marea del Portillo, the Farallon del Caribe offers a warm, personal and friendly atmosphere. Built on a low hill facing the beach, its modern lines, the transparency of the water in its swimming pool and the chromatic glasses in its structure blend harmoniously the natural colors of the sea and the landscape.
Carretera Granma. km 12 1/2. Granma.
Rancho Club
Located near the University of the Oriente on Quinteros Hill, El Rancho has 30 cabanas and a magnificent view of both the bay and the city from the thatched-roof restaurant. Air conditioned rooms have private bath, telephone and color TV. Pool, restaurant, bar and discotheque.
Carretera Central. km 4 1/2. Alturas de Quintero. Santiago de Cuba.
HORIZONTES VILLA EL SALTÓN
Located in the middle of the Sierra Maestra, Cuba’s tallest mountain range, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, a natural cascade and microclimate.
Carretera Filé, Tercer Frente, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Hotel Islazul Gran Piedra
It is located on the side of the Gran Piedra mountain, 1227 meters above sea level; and only 28 km away from the city of Santiago de Cuba. This warm and friendly mountain hotel owes its name to a gigantic rock wighing approximately 70,000 tons and which is registered in the Guinnes Book of World Records as the third largest solid rock worldwide. The hotel is surrounded by the ruins of ancient coffee-growing estates that have been declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.
Carretera de La Gran Piedra. km 14 1/2. Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel Club Amigo Carisol & Los Corales
This three star All Inclusive resort forms part of the Baconao National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve. Club Amigo Carisol & Los Corales is located at a distance of 62 km from Santiago de Cuba international airport and is situated in forested area which is the habitat for numerous species of plant and animal life, a setting which fully enriches guests’ experience in Cuba.
Carretera de Baconao. Playa Cazonal. Santiago de Cuba.
HOTEL VERSALLES
In the residential section of Versalles, to the east of the city, surrounded by harmonious tranquility. Recommended for families and groups.
Alturas de Versalles, km. ½. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Hotel Islazul Las Américas
Next to the important Las Américas Avenue. Is centrally located and is fully equipped to ensure guests quickly adapt to the pace of Cuba’s second largest city.
Ave. de las Américas y General Cebreco. Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel Islazul San Juan
In the city of Santiago de Cuba, a few minutes away from downtown. Surrounded by trees and flowers, and located but a few meters from the Parque Histórico Militar in La Loma de San Juan, site of the last battles of the Cuban-Spanish-North American war of 1898. Its architecture and shapes portray the unique Caribbean grace. The city’s historical center is only 4 kms from the hotel.
Carretera a Siboney km 1 1/2 Santiago de Cuba
Hotel Rooms in Havana Cuba
Villa Islazul Mirador de Mayabe
This cozy facility rises in a privileged place, surrounded by impressive genuine flora. From here, the view covers the fertile prairies, which gives a feeling of ease. A friendly and cordial treatment is characteristic of this place.
Alturas de Mayabe, Km 8. Holguín.
CLUB AMIGO ATLÁNTICO-GUARDALAVACA
Next to Bariay, scenario that astonished the Admiral Cristóbal Columbus when Cuba discovered in 1492, the hotel Breezes Guardalavaca is erected that Mega works under the modality Everything Included. In the first beach line, to 1 kilometer of the main beach of Guardalavaca, one of those but beautiful beaches of the Cuban east, this hotel is perfect to combine history and Cuban traditions with an excellence service
Playa Guardalavaca, Banes, Holguín, Cuba.
Río de Luna
Alongside Playa Esmeralda Beach, set in superb gardens in the outstanding natural environment of the Bahia Naranjo Natural Park. 56 kms. from Holguin city. 72 kms. from Holguin international airport. 3 kms. from the Guardalavaca shopping centre. 256 km. from Santiago de Cuba.
Playa Esmeralda, Carretera Guardalavaca, Rafael Freyre. Holguín.
Río de Mares
Alongside Playa Esmeralda Beach, set in superb gardens in the outstanding natural environment of the Bahia Naranjo Natural Park.
Playa Esmeralda, Carretera Guardalavaca, Rafael Freyre. Holguín.
Costa Verde
Located in Pesquero Nuevo Beach, in the northern coast of Holguin this hotel offers several services to have the client pleased in every possible way.
Playa Pesquero, Rafael Freyre. Holquín.
Bahía de Naranjo
Breezes Costa Verde is located within the white sandy beaches of Playa Pesquero, in the middle of exuberant vegetation. It is 50 km from “Frank País” International Airport.
Carretera a Guardalavaca, Bahía de Naranjo. Holguín.
Cayo Saetía
In the northern coast of Holguín, at the entrance of Nipe Bay is Cayo Saetía, with 42 km² of forests and varied flora and fauna. It has all necessary conditions to practice exciting excursions by yacht.
Cayo Saetía. Mayarí. Holguín.
BRISAS GUARDALAVACA
Next to Bariay, scenario that astonished the Admiral Cristóbal Columbus when Cuba discovered in 1492, the hotel Breezes Guardalavaca is erected that Mega works under the modality Everything Included. In the first beach line, to 1 kilometer of the main beach of Guardalavaca, one of those but beautiful beaches of the Cuban east, this hotel is perfect to combine history and Cuban traditions with an excellence service
Calle 2, No.1, Guardalavaca, Banes, Holguín, Cuba.
Playa Pesquero
This brand new hotel promises to be one of the most beautiful resorts in the Playa Pesquero. It is located on Pesquero Beach, along the northern coast of Holguin province. Designed especially with rest and relaxation in mind, this is a perfect hideaway for honeymooners. But not only couples will enjoy the splendid resort, there are many facilities for groups.
Playa Pesquero, Carretera Guardalavaca. Rafael Freyre. Holguín.
Breezes Costa Verde
Playa Pesquero. Rafael Freyre. Holguín.
Río de Oro
The luxurious hotel Meliá Río de Oro is located in a truly privileged position, in a natural environment of white sandy beaches, in front of one of the world’s most beautiful barrier reefs. This marvelous all-inclusive five-star hotel is inside the Bahía de Naranjo Natural Park, in the northeastern area of Holguín province, 56 km. from its capital city, 72 km from its International Airport, and very close to four of Cuba’s most beautiful beaches. There is also the possibility to carry out ecological excursions across the surroundings and practice all types of sports: snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, tennis and many more. We have also, as part of our numerous offers, the preparation of special programs for weddings, honeymoons and incentives. The Meliá Río de Oro is a first-rate hotel, different from the rest.
Playa Esmeralda, Carretera Guardalavaca, Rafael Freyre. Holguín.
Grand Playa Turquesa
The Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa is located on the eastern part of the island, on the breathtaking Yuraguanal beach, a region famous for eyecatching landscapes and extensive natural parks. The hotel occupies an area of approximately 37.000 m2.
Playa Yuraguanal, Rafael Freyre. Holguín. Cuba.



