 The hotels of Holguin, Cuba
There are currently six hotel groups in Holguin: Gaviota (2 hotels) Cubanacan (3 hotels), Sol Meliá (2 hotels), Sirenis (1 hotel), Blau (1 hotel) and Islazul (1 hotel). Holguin hotels all have direct access to the beach.
They are all grouped on five beaches, Playa Guardalavaca, Playa Esmeralda, Playa Yuraguanal, Playa Pesquero and Playa Covarrubias.
The Brisas Covarrubias is considered part of the tourist sector of Holguin but in fact, located in the neighboring province of Las Tunas.
These hotels offer all-inclusive package, which means meals, drinks, activities, non motorized water sports and other services are included.
On the other hand, gratuities are at your discretion and are not included in your travel package.
The average tips in Cuba are 1 or 2 pesos (CUC) depending on the service you received. A « muchas gracias » with a beautiful smile is always appreciated! To learn more about the currency in Cuba, visit our website cuba.destilino.com
During the high season, the customers are mostly Canadian in the hotels. In low season, it is more diverse, there are Canadians, Britons, Germans, Italians, etc. Hotel guests are identified by a bracelet of different colors depending on the hotel. For example, the hotel Blau Costa Verde, it is white, gray for the Playa Costa Verde and yellow for the Playa Pesquero.
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The Sol Meliá hotels (Spanish administration)
 Great News! 2010 is the 20th anniversary of the first hotel administered by Sol Melia hoteles in Cuba. Congratulation!
Both hotels are located on the prettiest beach in Holguin, Playa Esmeralda (800 meters). The Sol Rio Luna Mares occupies most of the beach while Paradisus Rio de Oro, overlooking the sea, located on a cliff. You must take a small staircase to go to the private area of the beach.
 A new luxury section opened its doors at the Paradisus Rio de Oro, the Royal Service. These bungalows are located in the East sector of the Paradisus, surrounded by a lush vegetation in the Bahía de Naranjo Natural Park. Private access. building with terraces. 56 rooms (Master Junior Suite, Master Junior Suite oceanview, Master Junior Suite Luxury, Garden Villas). Click HERE to learn more about this new addition to this popular hotel in Cuba.
Gaviota hotels (Cuban administration)
Both hotels are located on the same beach, Playa Pesquero. A lovely one kilometers beach of calm sea located north-south facing west. A perfect place to enjoy a magnificent sunset.
Three hotels share the beach, Blau Costa Verde, Playa Costa Verde and Playa Pesquero. Although the Playa Pesquero is a hotel with 900 rooms, the appreciation of tourists is excellent.
Cubanacan hotels (Cuban administration)
Both hotels are located on the beach, Playa Guardalavaca. These are the hotels closest to the main village of the region. The beach is divided into two sectors, the Club Amigo with a length of 550 meters and the Brisas of 440 meters. Between the two beaches, there are ancient corals exposed to air.
Sirenis hotel (Spanish administration) and Blau (Spanish administration)
Both hotels are located on two separate beaches. The Sirenis Playa Turquesa is the only hotel on the beach, Playa Turquesa, 500 meters. Formerly administered by Occidental hotel chain. This hotel has been built to become a Club Med, but the project never saw the day.
Blau Costa Verde is located on the beach, Playa Pesquero, a kilometer long beach shared between Blau, Playa Costa Verde and Playa Pesquero. Blau Costa Verde was administered earlier by Maritim hotel chain. We stayed at the Blau Costa Verde in August 2009, and we really enjoyed our stay. Playa Pesquero is an interesting place for snorkeling.
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The other hotels of Holguin, Cuba
Cubanacan and Islazul hotels (Cuban administration)
The Brisas Covarrubias is located two hotels from the airport of Holguin. This hotel has been renovated after the Hurricane Ike in September 2008.
Don Lino is located on the beach, Playa Blanca. A seven kilometer west of Playa Pesquero. Maybe not the best choice for a first trip to Cuba. For accustomed only. You will not see many Canadians customers at this hotel, mostly spanish and Cuban.
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