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SOROA: Villa Soroa $$ proximity to the marina and CIENFUEGOS: Casa Piñeiro $
Countryside Road Map A2 mainland make it very popular. B&B Road Map C3
Carretera de Soroa km 8, Candelaria, Calle 41 no. 1402, e/ 14 y 16,
Tel (48) 523 534 DK Choice Punta Gorda
Set in lush gardens, the modern Tel (43) 513 808
bungalows and accommodation CAYO SANTA MARÍA: ∑ casapineiro.com
blocks of the Villa Soroa circle the Meliá Buenavista $$$ An enthusiastic cook and an
central swimming pool, which is Resort Road Map D3 astute host, Jorge Piñeiro runs
popular with locals at weekends. Punta Madruguilla one of the best-known casas in
Tel (42) 350 700 the city, and is a great source of
VIÑALES: Casa Oscar Jaime ∑ meliacuba.com information for guests. Booking
Rodríguez $ One of Cuba’s most stylish is essential.
B&B Road Map A3 resorts, the Buenavista fronts a
Calle Adela Azcuy 43 stunning stretch of white sand. CIENFUEGOS: Hotel Jagua $$
Tel (48) 793 381 The hotel is adults-only and all- Historic Road Map C3
Centrally-located, this casa has inclusive, and offers exten sive Calle 37, e/ 0 y 2, Punta Gorda
a great dining room and offers sports facilities, including hire Tel (43) 551 003
delicious communal meals. of snorkelling equipment, and The 1950s Hotel Jagua is at the
Helpful and friendly owners. a climbing wall and tennis foot of Punta Gorda, and has
court. Excursions to observe outstanding views of the bay
VIÑALES: Villa el Isleño $ local wildlife are also laid on. of Cienfuegos and the Moorish
B&B Road Map A3 The Villa Zaida del Río stands Palacio de Valle. The location
Carretera a Viñales km 25 alone, so it is perfect for couples. makes up for the lacklustre rooms.
Tel (48) 793 107
This modern house and garden CIENFUEGOS: Hotel Unión $$
back onto the Valle de Viñales, DK Choice Historic Road Map C3
offering a chance to witness Calle 31, esq. 54
tobacco farming first-hand. CIENFUEGOS: Bella Perla Tel (43) 551 020
Marina $ ∑ hotellaunion-cuba.com
VIÑALES: Villa Haydée $ B&B Road Map C3 This beautiful colonial boutique
B&B Road Map A3 Calle 39 no. 5818, esq. 60 hotel is located in the historic
Chiroles Rafael Trejo no. 139 Tel (43) 518 991 heart of Cienfuegos. The lovely
Tel (48) 695 200 Waldo and Amileidis run a very pool and bar terrace alone would
This spacious villa, with mountain professional casa, which is make a stay worthwhile.
views, has five rooms with private furnished with beautiful antiques,
bathrooms. The well-informed and is just a short walk from MATANZAS: Casa Alma $
owner can also organize salsa downtown. The stand-out room B&B Road Map B2
lessons, tours and excursions. is the suite with a mezzanine, Calle Milanés (C/83) 29008, e/ 290 y 292
private balcony and Jacuzzi. Tel (45) 290 857
VIÑALES: Los Jazmines $$ The hosts are eager to share their An elegant colonial home, flood-
Countryside Road Map A3 comprehensive knowledge lit by vitrales (stained-glass, half-
Carretera a Viñales km 23 about the city with guests. moon windows), in the centre
Tel (48) 796 411 of Matanzas. The owner is very
Set high up on a hill, this hotel helpful and knowledgeable.
offers stunning views of the CIENFUEGOS: Casa de la
valley. The best lodgings here are Amistad $ MATANZAS: Hotel Encanto
the bungalows in the garden. The B&B Road Map C3 Velasco $$
swimming pool terrace is perfect Avenida 56 no. 2927, e/ 29 y 31 Historic Road Map B2
for sipping rum cocktails or a Tel (43) 516 143 Calle Contreras e/ Santa Teresa y
beer, while watching the sun set. The friendly owners of this Ayuntamiento
charming B&B offer one of the Tel (45) 253 880
SAN DIEGO DE LOS BAÑOS: best welcomes in Cuba. Their Facing the main park, this19th-
Islazul Hotel Mirador $$ colonial apartment is a stone’s century colonial hotel has a
Countryside Road Map A2 throw from the central park. fantastic restaurant (see p273).
Calle 23 y Final
Tel (48) 778 338
This is a small, simple hotel, in the
tranquil town of San Diego de los
Baños. Guests love to relax by the
hotel’s large swimming pool.
Central Cuba – West
CAYO SANTA MARÍA: Villa
Las Brujas $$
Resort Road Map D3
Cayo Las Brujas, Villa Clara
Tel (42) 350 199
This small resort sits isolated on
its own curve of white-sand
beach. Its reasonable prices and Stylish rooms overlooking the sea at Meliá Buenavista, Cayo Santa María
For more information on types of hotels see p255

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