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Central Cuba – East
CAMAGÜEY: Casa Dalgis $
B&B Road Map D3
Independencia no. 251 (altos) e/
Hermanos Aguero y General Gómez
Tel (32) 285 732
Overlooking Plaza Maceo, this
first-floor apartment has dazzling
antique furniture, original floor
tiles and chandeliers, and a
terrace with a stunning view.
Friendly and helpful owners.
CAMAGÜEY:
Hostal Ivan y Lucy $
B&B Road Map D3
Calle Alegría 23, e/ Ignacio A pretty room with views of the lagoon at Meliá Cayo Coco
Agramonte y Montera
Tel (32) 283 701 CAYO GUILLERMO: Meliá Cayo PLAYA ANCÓN: Brisas Trinidad
∑ ivanylucy.com Guillermo $$$ del Mar $$$
Decorated with Spanish colonial Resort Road Map D3 Resort Road Map C3
furniture, this 1940s home has Cayo Guillermo Península Ancón
two rooms on offer. After a day’s Tel (33) 301 680 Tel (41) 996 500
sightseeing, relax amid the plants ∑ meliacuba.com ∑ hotelescubanacan.com
on the patio. This all-inclusive hotel on an idyllic Built to resemble a mini Trinidad,
stretch of Cayo Guillermo beach this is the most attractive of the
CAMAGÜEY: Gran Hotel $$ is popular with both couples and few resorts on the white-sand
Historic Road Map D3 families because of the wide curve of Playa Ancón.
Calle Maceo 67, e/ Ignacio range of facilities on offer.
Agramonte y General Gómez PLAYA SANTA LUCÍA: Hotel
Tel (32) 292 093 CAYO GUILLERMO: Sercotel Brisas Santa Lucía $$
∑ hotelgran.com Club Cayo Guillermo Hotel $$$ Resort Road Map E3
This historic central hotel – Resort Road Map D3 Avenida Turística, Nuevitas
opened in 1938 with its grand Cayo Guillermo Tel (32) 336 317
lobby and indoor swimming Tel (33) 301 712 This is the most pleasant resort
pool – is an institution. Rooms ∑ sercotelhotels.co.uk/hotels/ on Playa Santa Lucía. The rooms
are compact but comfortable. cuba/Cayo-guillermo/club-cayo- at all-inclusive Brisas are in blocks
guillermo facing the white-sand beach.
DK Choice This low-key resort is on a lovely SANCTI SPIRITUS:
stretch of beach and is renowned
CAYO COCO: for kitesurfing, which attracts Hostal Boulevard $
Meliá Cayo Coco $$$ sporty types and thrill seekers. B&B Road Map C3
Resort Road Map D3 Guests can choose between Calle Independencia 17, altos sur, e/
Cayo Coco the two-storeyed casas and the Avenida de Los Mártires y E V Muñoz
Tel (33) 301 180 wooden cabins overlooking sea. Tel (41) 335 120
∑ meliacuba.com ∑ hostalboulevard.com
The rooms at this adults-only, JARDINES DE LA REINA: In the heart of the city, this
all-inclusive resort (one of Avalon $$$ wel com ing B&B has a balcony
Meliá’s flagships), are set in two- Boat Road Map D4 over look ing Plaza Sánchez.
storey casas straddling a salt Jardines de la Reina
water lagoon. The rest of the This floating hotel offers SANCTI SPÍRITUS:
stylish facilities, including accommodation as part of a Hostal D'Martha $
the bars and restaurants, fishing or diving package either B&B Road Map C3
front the beautiful Las on one of their five yachts or Calle Plácido 69, e/ Calderón y Tirso
Coloradas beach. Water sports aboard a seven-cabin hotel. It is Marín
are popular here, too. a pristine marine environment. Tel (41) 323 556
This professionally-run modern
MORÓN: Alojamiento Valor casa has two bedrooms with
CAYO COCO: Memories Morales $ balconies and a terrace with a
Flamenco Beach Resort $$$ B&B Road Map D3 majestic view of the mountains.
Resort Road Map D3 Luz Caballero no. 40b e/ Libertad y
Cayo Coco Agramonte SANCTI SPÍRITUS:
Tel (33) 304 100 Tel (33) 504 181 Hostal Paraíso $
∑ memoriesresorts.com This professionally run household B&B Road Map C3
This modern, all-inclusive offers four en-suite rooms. The Calle Máximo Gómez 11 Sur, e/
resort is a favourite with amenities include a small pool, Honorato y Cervantes
families because of its various terrace, garden and an on-site Tel (41) 334 658
kids’ clubs and baby-sitting restaurant. The knowledgable ∑ paraiso.trinidadhostales.com
services. Some rooms offer and helpful owner, Maite, speaks This central, stylish 1838 B&B, is
a magnificent view of English and Italian. Paid parking decorated with colonial furnish-
the ocean. is available. ings. It has two interior patios.
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