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Tryp Habana Libre $$$
Historic Map 2 F2 Western Cuba
Calle L e/ 23 y 25
Tel 7834 6100
∑ meliacuba.com DK Choice
The former Havana Hilton played CAYO LARGO: Hotel Sol Cayo
host to Fidel Castro in the early Largo $$$
days of the 1959 Revolution. Now Resort Road Map B3
guests come for the location in Archipiélago de los Canarreos
the heart of Vedado and for the Tel (45) 248 260
cosy rooms with fantastic views. ∑ meliacuba.com
This plantation-style, all-inclusive
resort on the beautiful Playa
Further Afield Lindarena is made up of
Casa Bella Vista Havana $ comfortable bungalows built on
B&B Road Map B3 stilts. It is popular with families
Calle A 312, apto. 9, e/ 3 y 5, Miramar and sports enthusiasts due to its
Tel 7203 7581 diving and sailing activities.
This great casa particular is Guests can go for an ecological
located close to several good excursion from here. Hotel Atlántico, swimming pool and beach
restaurants. If you like sea views, with palm trees, Playas del Este, Havana
ask for the room with a balcony.
CAYO LEVISA: Hotel Cayo PINAR DEL RÍO:
Casa de Mileydis y Julito $ Levisa $$ La Nonna Máximo $
B&B Road Map B3 Resort Road Map A2 B&B Road Map A3
Calle 468, no.512, e/ 5ta y 7ma Carretera a Palma Rubia, La Palma Gómez no.161, e/ Rafael Ferro y
Tel 7796 0100 Tel (48) 756 5010 Ciprian Valdés
This casa particular is located A short journey from the mainland, Tel (48) 770 777
close to the beach. Rooms are this resort is set on its own island. There are three rooms in this
comfortable and there is one Location compensates for ordinary lovely house, each with a private
with disabled access. It also has bungalows and basic facilities. bathroom. Breakfast is served on
a porch and a pretty garden. a pretty, plant-filled terrace.
GUANAHACABIBES: Hotel María
Residencia Miramar $ La Gorda $$ PINAR DEL RÍO:
B&B Road Map B3 Resort Road Map A3 Hotel Vueltabajo $$
Avenida 7, e/ 44 y 7, Miramar Península de Guanahacabibes Historic Road Map A3
Tel 7202 1075 Tel (48) 778 131 Calle Martí 103, esq. Rafael Morales
∑ habanamiramar.com ∑ hotelmarialagorda-cuba.com Tel (48) 759 381
This delightfully stylish casa The cabanas at this diving hotel at Guests at this smart historic hotel
particular is in a classic Miramar Cuba’s western extreme are set are welcome to swim in the pool
residence. It has a 1950s Miami at the edge of a forest. Smaller at the nearby Hotel Pinar del Río.
feel and a pretty patio garden. bun galows are situated on the
beach. Insect repellent is essential. SIERRA DEL ROSARIO:
Hotel Atlántico $$ Hotel Moka Villas $
Resort Road Map B3 ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD: Countryside Road Map A2
Avenida de las Terrazas 21, Sta María Hotel Colony $ Las Terrazas, Autopista Nacional
del Mar Resort Road Map A3 Habana-Pinar del Río km 51
Tel 7797 1085 Tel (46) 398 181 Tel (48) 578 600
∑ gran-caribe.com This 1950s hotel is a dive resort for Stay in a pleasant room in one
A fun and popular all-inclusive the spectacular Punta Francés and of the attractive homes that
resort right on the white-sand its numerous scuba spots (see p154). surround the lake in the eco-
beaches of Santa María del Mar. community of Las Terrazas.
ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD:
Villa Casablanca $$ Villa Peña $ DK Choice
Apartment Map 4 F1 B&B Road Map B3
Morro-Cabaña Park, House 29 Calle 10 no. 3710, e/ 37 y 39, SIERRA DEL ROSARIO:
Tel 5294 5397 Nueva Gerona Hotel Moka $$
∑ havanacasablanca.com Tel (46) 322 345 Countryside Road Map A2
Set on the eastern side of Havana Two comfortable rooms in this Las Terrazas, Autopista Nacional
harbour, this apartment is lovely, family-run B&B just north Habana-Pinar del Río km 51
adorned with Cuban art and of the town centre. Tel (48) 578 600
has a gorgeous, wild garden. ∑ hotelmoka-lasterrazas.com
PINAR DEL RÍO: This dramatic hotel with a tree
Memorias Jibacoa $$$ Hotel Aguas Claras $ growing through the lobby is
Resort Road Map B3 Countryside Road Map A3 at the centre of the eco-
Arroyo Bermejo Beach, Santa Cruz Carretera a Viñales km 7.5 community Las Terrazas
del Norte, Mayabeque Tel (48) 778 427 (see p141). It makes a great
Tel (47) 295 122 This is an attractive countryside base for exploring the
An attractive, low-key adults-only resort with bungalows scattered mountains of the Sierra del
resort, Memorias is set on a beautiful in a garden around a pool. The Rosario, and a dip in the hotel’s
curve of sand less than an hour’s neighbouring farm and extensive pool is most welcome after a
drive from Havana. A great pool, a grounds make this an excellent walk in the woods.
good restau rant and friendly staff. choice for families.
Key to Price Guide see p256
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