As you all know, Hurricane IKE has just passed through Cuba, a week later after our Island been affected by Gustav. Both hurricanes with very strong rains and winds almost all over the country.
All our clients were protected; they felt safe and secure and were assisted by our staff and managers, all the time. That allowed us to guarantee that any personal injuries were suffered, as it is already common in Cuba, in situations like this.
Nevertheless, the Cubanacan hotels located in Pinar del Río (Viñales, Levisa and Soroa), Holguín (Guardalavaca), Camaguey (Santa Lucía) and Las Tunas (Covarrubias) have suffered some damages. Thus, interrupting their normal operations for the moment.
At present we are immersed in a reconstruction programme. The reopenings will take place in accordance with the situation in each specific region and hotel. We would like to present to you as proposed dates, the followings:
Holguín:
Brisas Guardalavaca (206 rooms)
• Villas/ Monday 15/09/08
Club Amigo Atlántico Guardalavaca
• Villas/ Monday 15/09/08
Granma
Marea del Portillo, El Yarey
• The operations remains, without any affectation
Santiago de Cuba
The city (Versalles, Meliá Santiago)
• The operations remains, without any affectation
Beach area (Carisol /Los Corales)
• Monday 15/09/08
Brisas Sierra Mar/Los Galeones
• Saturday, 13/09/08
Pinar del Río
Viñales (Rancho San Vicente – 34 rooms)
• Saturday, 13/09/08
Jazmines, Ermita and Soroa
• To be advine in a few days.
Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Villa Clara and Sancti Spiritus
• The operations have been reestablished in all the hotels and all their rooms
Varadero (This includes Breezes Jibacoa)
• The operations remains, without any affectation
Península de Zapata
• Batey Don Pedro: the operations remains, without any affectation
• Playa Girón: Saturday, 13/09/08
• Other Services: Saturday, 13/09/08
La Habana
• The operations remain, without any affectation, with exception of Villa Megano, in which the electricity is still cut off. Possible reopening: 15/09/08
Camaguey /Santa Lucía; Las Tunas /Covarrubias
• The reconstruction works are taking place. The reopening dates will be announced later on, once the works have advanced.
In order to keep you frequently up to date, on how the recovery process of our hotels is going, the Commercial Direction will be issuing a systematic updating of each hotels situation and its recovering process.
Thanks for your continious collaboration and support.
Best regards,
Raul Naranjo Aday
Vice-president
Cubanacan Group

Blau Colonial Hotel *****
Cayo Coco / Jardines del Rey
Ciego de Avila, Cuba
TEL. 533330 1311 FAX. 533330 1384
sales@blaucolonial.co.cu

Location: the hotel is located in Cayo Coco, surrounded by long beaches of fine sand and crystal clear water; it was opened in 1993 and after its total renovation during the summer of 2004 reopened as a 5 stars hotel on the 16 of December2004 offering new services as well as facilities.

The perfect hotel for all those who, with or without children, want to enjoy one of the bests beach areas of Cuba, combining relax and activities.

Intemational Airport Jarclines del Rey: 12km / Moron 65 Km/ La Habana 550 km

Hotel Facilities

Doubles: Doubles with fully equipped bathrooms, 220 V, hairdryer vanity mirrors, air conditioning, safe-deposit box, towel for the swimming pool, minibar, telephone, SAT-TV music channel on TV, terrace or balcony In addition the VIP package features: sea views, bathrobe, slippers, kettle service and room service.

Gastronomy: Buffet “Plaza” for breakfast and dinner, for lunch our guests can choose between Grill restaurant “Yarey” and Ranchon playa “Hemingway’ Moreover, our specialties restaurants for dinner are the following Gourmet “La Fontanella”, of fish and seafood “El Dorado” and Creole El Caribeho’ Our Bars are the followings: “Placita” (24 hours), Piano Bar “Fontanella”, Discotheque “Salsa Café”, Bar “Yarey”.

All Inclusive. - Breakfast and dinner buffet - National and international drinks (24 hours), alcoholic drinks (10 a.m - 02.00 am) -Wellness Buffet during breakfast and dinner - One dinner, per reservation and week, in our specialties’ restaurants (reservation required) - Safe-deposit box - Mm/bar daily replenished with local bottled water, soft drinks and beers
- Snacks in “La Placita”24 hours - Use of the Atelier - Library - Free entrance to the disco and the Piano bar, drinks included (from 22.00- 02.00 h.) Typical Cuban dinner once a week.

All Inclusive Sports: - 1 Swimming pool - Gym - Tennis - Windsurf/sail boats/catamarans/pedal boats/canoes - Snorkeling - Bicycles, 2 hours per room and day - One free initial lesson of scuba-diving in our swimming pool.

Aerobics/Volleyball/Waterpolo/Beach Volleyball - Multiple sports court

Entertainment: Daily sports and maintenance entertainment. The entertainment at nights, taking advantage of the special configuration of the hotel, will be organized in different places consisting of original activities like hand made activities, live music, etc….
Children’s Entertainment. All day long service including Mini Club, Re/az area, Teenager Club (during schools holidays), children’s area with gardens, pools, cots and babysitting.

BIau Arenal Hotel ****
Santa Maria Mar
LAGUNA DE BOCA CIEGA
SANTA MARIA DEL MAR
LA HABANA, CUBA
TEL. 53 77971 272
FAX. 53 77971 287
reservas@arenal.get.tur.cu

Location: Opened in 1985 and renovated in 1997, it is a warm resort of 3 buildings of 2 floors each, located in the area of Playas del Este, of a very fine sand and the most turquoise blue of the Cuban beaches.

Due to its proximity to La Habana it is the ideal Club for people who search for the combination of sun and see holidays together with the culture and fun that the city offers.
Airport 34 km/La Habana 27km

Doubles and Junior Suites: All units have fully equipped bathrooms, hairdryer, SAT-TV telephone, 110 V, individual air conditioning, minibar with water and safe-deposit box. Double Rooms have shower and balcony. Junior Suites have bathtub and a wide living room.
Gastronomy: Buffet “Oasis” - Bars: “La Glorieta’ and “Lobby Bar” - Restaurant a Ia Carte “El Pescador”

All Inclusive. -Breakfast, lunch and dinner Buffet - National and international drinks -Snacks in “La Glorieta” from 1200a.m. to 500p.m. - Typical Cuban dinner, once a week -shuttle bus service to the city and back, twice a day

All Inclusive Sports: - Outdoor pool and children’s pool -2 Tennis courts, floodlight without charge - Beach Volleyball - Gymnastics, water gymnastics and aerobics - Water Sports: Canoes/ Catamarans/Pedal boats! Windsurf

Entertainment: Daytime and evening wide entertainment programme with sport activities, shows, competitions, etc.
Meeting Rooms: With capacity for 100 people and technical equipment rental service.

LOCALIZACIÓN DEL COMPLEJO

Debe su nombre a Santa María, uno de los cayos pertenecientes al archipiélago de Jardines del Rey en el noreste de la provincia de Villa Clara. Dista 10 Km. del aeropuerto local Las Brujas, 50 Km. del centro de la ciudad de Caibarién, y 116 Km. del Aeropuerto Internacional Abel Santa María de Santa Clara.

Nuestro Resort ocupará un frente de playa de arena blanca y aguas cristalinas color turquesa de aprox. 2,6 kilómetros. Su exuberante vegetación y su rica variedad de fauna, le han merecido la condición de Reserva de la Biosfera, y la convierten en uno de los destinos más exóticos del Caribe Cubano.

El Resort en total contará con 2780 habitaciones divido en 4 hoteles, un Club Premium, con habitaciones y servicios para los clientes más exigentes, además de un pueblo turístico, único en Cuba, en tamaño y en oferta de servicios gastronómicos, centros comerciales, salud y belleza, que dará apoyo a los hoteles del Resort.

En la primera fase, contaremos con 2 hoteles que sumarán un total de 1308 habitaciones además de la 1era fase del Pueblo Turístico.

RESUMEN DE SERVICIOS MÁS RELEVANTES DEL RESORT.

• 21 Restaurantes, de ellos 14 Temáticos.
• 28 Bares que incluyen una Discoteca con capacidad para 500 plazas
• 2 teatros para espectáculos con capacidad para 1200 plazas cada uno.
• Jazz Café
• Bar Bolera
• Centros de Negocios.
• 27 Salones de Reuniones.
• Banco Financiero Internacional.
• SPA de 2200 m2. ( Centro de salud y belleza)
• 2,6 Km de frente de playa
• Club Premium único en Cuba.
• Pueblo turístico de más de 45000 m2 de servicios y facilidades.

SERVICIOS GARANTIZADOS CON LA APERTURA DEL 1ER HOTEL NOVIEMBRE 2008 HASTA FEBRERO 2009 624 HABITACIONES

4 Restaurantes: 1 Buffet, 2 a la carte: Marinero e Italiano (2 visitas a 1 restaurante a la carta x semana de estancia) 1 Grill de Playa, 4 Bares: 1 Lobby Bar, 2 Bar de Teatro, y 1 Bar Mojado, Disco, Tiendas de Souvenir en el lobby, Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax) Servicio Médico, 2 Salas de conferencias, 1 piscina con Jacuzzi y área para niños.

FACILIDADES EN LAS HABITACIONES

Junior Suites con 2 camas ¾ ó 1 cama king, todas las habitaciones equipadas con: Teléfono, TV vía satélite, baño privado con bañeras y ducha, secador de pelo, agua caliente y fría, caja de seguridad, minibar con agua, cervezas y refrescos (reposición diaria), aire acondicionado, corriente 220 volt, balcón o terraza, plancha y tabla de planchar. Máxima ocupación 3 adultos o 2 adultos con un niño.
Igualmente tenemos disponibles Junior Suites Ocean View y Suites.

OTROS SERVICIOS INCLUIDOS

• Piscina adultos y área especial para niños
• Canchas de tenis Animación diurna y nocturna
• Voleibol y Beach tenis
• Beach Tenis.
• Petanca/ Boccia
• Animación diurna y nocturna
• Iniciación al buceo
• Deportes náuticos no motorizados (catamarán, windsurf, snorkel, Kayack, etc )
• Estacionamiento
• Mini Club ( Niños de 4 a 12 años)
• Bebidas nacionales y selección de bebidas internacionales
• Bicicletas

SERVICIOS NO INCLUIDOS

• Renta de autos
• Servicios médicos
• Buró de turismo
• Tiendas
• Deportes Náuticos Motorizados
• Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax)
• Cambio de moneda
• Oficina de correos
• Servicio de Niñera
• Lavandería
• Bebidas Internacionales Premium (Carta de Bebidas)
• Servicio de Habitaciones 24 hrs
• Paquetes de boda disponibles.

SERVICIOS GARANTIZADOS Y DISPONIBLES CON LA APERTURA DEL 2DO HOTEL FEBRERO 2009 MAYO 2009 - 684 HABITACIONES

8 Restaurantes: 2 Buffet, 4 a la carte: Marinero, Italiano, Español, y Cubano, 2 Grill de Playa, 8 Bares: 2 Lobby Bar, 4 Bares de Teatro, y 2 Bares Mojados, Disco, Tiendas de Souvenir en los lobbys, 2 Centros de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax) Servicio Médico, 4 Salas de conferencias, 2 piscina con Jacuzzi y áreas para niños.

FACILIDADES EN LAS HABITACIONES

Junior Suites con 2 camas ¾ ó 1 cama king, todas las habitaciones equipadas con: Teléfono, TV vía satélite, baño privado con bañeras y ducha, secador de pelo, agua caliente y fría, caja de seguridad, minibar con agua, cervezas y refrescos (reposición diaria), aire acondicionado, corriente 220 volt, balcón o terraza, plancha y tabla de planchar. Máxima ocupación 3 adultos o 2 adultos con un niño.
Igualmente tenemos disponibles Junior Suites Ocean View y Suites

OTROS SERVICIOS INCLUIDOS

• Piscina adultos y área especial para niños
• Canchas de tenis Animación diurna y nocturna
• Voleibol y Beach tenis
• Beach Tenis.
• Petanca/ Boccia
• Animación diurna y nocturna
• Iniciación al buceo
• Deportes náuticos no motorizados (catamarán, windsurf, snorkel, Kayack, etc )
• Estacionamiento
• Mini Club ( Niños de 4 a 12 años)
• Bebidas nacionales y selección de bebidas internacionales
• Bicicletas

SERVICIOS NO INCLUIDOS

• Renta de autos
• Servicios médicos
• Buró de turismo
• Tiendas
• Deportes Náuticos Motorizados
• Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax)
• Cambio de moneda
• Oficina de correos
• Servicio de Niñera
• Lavandería
• Bebidas Internacionales Premium (Carta de Bebidas)
• Servicio de Habitaciones 24 hrs
• Paquetes de boda disponibles.

SERVICIOS PRIMERA FASE DEL PUEBLO TURISTICO (MAYO 2009):

Este hermoso y espectacular centro de ocio, de más de 45000 m2 de servicios y facilidades, único en su tipo en toda la Isla de Cuba, perfectamente diseñados para ofrecer a todos nuestros clientes una satisfacción garantizada, estará provisto de: centro comercial (tiendas de artesanía, souvenir, joyería etc.…), oficina de correos, salón de belleza, Club Cubano, Gimnasio, un fabuloso y lujoso Spa, una Plaza para espectáculos.

Dentro del Pueblo Turístico en su primera fase nos encontraremos con los siguientes servicios gastronómicos:

Restaurante Japonés
Restaurante Gourmet
Restaurante Italiano
Beer garden & Hamburguesería
Piano Bar
Heladería $
Discoteca $
Bar Bolera $

Servicios que ofreceremos en el Gran SPA: Salón de Belleza, Boutique, Sauna para Hombre, Sauna para hombres y para mujeres, Piscina de Relax, Piscina Fría, Piscina caliente, Baño de vapor Unisex, Ducha Vichy, Chorrojet, Suite de tratamientos, Sala de Fangoterapia, Sala de Hidroterapia, 4 Salas de masaje integral, 2 Palapas de masaje en exteriores, 3 Palapas de Relax.

La segunda fase del Resort contará con 2 hoteles más, y la en segunda fase del Pueblo Turístico adicionaremos 4 Restaurantes temáticos, 6 bares, salones de reuniones y área de juegos infantiles.

Además en esta fase inauguraremos el Club Premium del Resort, que contará con 100 habitaciones exclusivas para satisfacer las necesidades y demandas de nuestros clientes más exigentes.

BARCELÒ CAYO LARGO
Cayo Largo del Sur, Archipiélago de Los Canarreos, Cuba
Teléfono: 0 (53) 45 248080 Fax 0 (53) 45 248088www.barcelo.com
comercialbarcelo@cayolargo.co.cu
www.barcelocayolargo.com

LOCALIZATION OF THE HOTEL

Just 10 minutes from the International Airport Vilo Acuña. Cayo Largo del Sur, jewel of the archipelago of The Canarreos, offers him its beaches that extended for 24 Km.; open to the Caribbean Sea, with excellent conditions for the recreation outdoors and the enjoyment of nautical sports, fabulous marine landscapes and funds of surprising beauty for the practice of the diving, as well as an attractive fauna that contains multiple species among those that stand out, turtles, gulls and pelicans.

ROOMS

Total 306
Standard Hotel 110
Standard Bungalow 184
Suite Hotel 12

FACILITIES IN ROOMS:

Telephone, TV via satellite, private bathroom with bathtub, dilutes hot and cold, safe, amenities, hair dryer, conditioned air, minifridge, current 220 volt, balcony or terrace, facilities for handicapped, additional beds and cot. All the rooms have view to the sea, view pool or view to the garden.

RESTAURANTS

Restaurant Buffet “Olazul”
07.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
19.00 - 22.00 Dinner

Speciality Restaurant “Velamar”
12.00 – 15.00 Lunch
15.00 – 18.00 Coffee Break
19.00 – 22.00 Special Dinner

Speciality Restaurant “Opalino”
19.30 – 22.00 International cuisine

SNACK

Snack “Opalino”
10.30 – 11.30 Continental Breakfast
12.00 - 15.00 Lunch
15.00 - 18.30 Snack

BARS
Bar “Opalino”
10.30 – 18:30

Bar Ranchòn “Velamar”
10.00 – 18.00

Bar “Daiquirí”
24 Hours

THEATER
Bar Salón Daiquiri “22:00 – 24:00”

OTHER SERVICIOS INCLUDED

• Pools 2
• Pool for children
• Jacuzzi
• Cancha de tenis 2
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Mini fútbol
• Day and night entertainment
• Gymnasium
• Babyclub
• Bicycles
• Nautical Sports not motorized
• National drinks and a selection of International drinks.
• Safe deposit box in rooms

OTHER SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

• Rent a Car
• Room Services
• Medical Services
• Phone, Internet and Fax Services
• Exchange Currency
• Shop
• Tourism Desk
• Massage
• Sauna
• Beauty Salon
• Laundry Service
• Mail
• Babysitter
• Premium Drinks
• Internet

BARCELO SOLYMAR
CARRETERA “LAS AMERICAS” KM.3
VARADERO, CUBA
TEL. (534)-5614499, Fax. (534)-566-8798
E-mail: reserva@solymar.gca.tur.cu

LOCATION

A mere 2 hours from Havana and 25 minutes away from the Varadero International Airport “Juan Gualberto Gomez” , Varadero offers an idealist beach, the perfect place to combine rest and relaxation with an wide array of exciting activities. This recently opened beach front hotel is conveniently located at a short distance from downtown Varadero.

TOTAL OF 525 ROOMS

Standard Hotel:328
Suite Hotel:4
Standard Bungalow:120
Suite Bungalow:73

• Private Bath with tub.
• Rooms offer ocean, pool, or garden views.
• Cribs (3 yrs. Max.) and children’s bed (12 yrs. Max.) available in rooms.
• 4 Handicap rooms

Room Amenities

Telephone, Satellite TV, coffee maker, private bath, blow dryer, hot and cold running water, safety deposit box, mini-bar, iron and ironing board, air conditioning, 220 volt power, balcony or terrace, handicap facilities available in main building. In suites Jacuzzi.

RESTAURANTS, BARS and CAFETERIAS

Buffet Restaurants

“Ranchon Tropimar”
Lunch
“Lindamar” Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A la Carte Restaurants
Sol y Arena/Cuban Restaurant
Tropimar/Seafood Restaurant (Lobster Included)
Los Corales/Italian Restaurant 18:30-23:00

** Dress code and 1 visit per stay in one of A la Carte Restaurants.

Snack Bars

Snack Bar “Las Dunas”

Snack Bar “Horizontes”
24 hours

Bars

Sport Bar “Los Delfines”
Lobby bar “SolyMar”
24 horas
Bar “Los Grumetes”
Party Lounge Bar”Solymar”
Bar “Las Redes”
Party Lounge “Los Grumetes”
06:30-02:00

Theater
Live Show every night
20:30 – 02:00
OTHER INCLUDED SERVICES
Pools (2)
Tennis courts (2)
Day and Nighttime activities
Bow and Arrows
Volleyball
Beach tenis
Boccia court
Water sports (catamaran, kayak, aquatic bicycle, diving clinic, windsurf, snorkel, banana boat with limit hours).
Game room
Gym
Club house
Parking
Mini Club (4-12 years old) & Kiddies Park
Jacuzzi
Mini Bar
Room Safe
Domestic drinks

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Car rental
Premium Drinks
Medical Services
Telephone and fax
Currency exchange
Photographer
Shops
Tourism Bureau
Post office
Boutique
Premium beverages
Shooting range
Sauna y massage
Babysitter
Beauty Salon
Laundry
Hotel Safe
Meeting hall
Room Service (24 hrs.)
Bikes

I hope you find this list useful if you are considering to go on holidays to Cuba. I have compiled a list and a brief description of the cheapest hotels in Havana. These are days of economic crisis and a list like this can come in very handy.

1. Caribbean Hotel.
The Caribbean, located on El Prado, the first major promenade built outside the walls of colonial Havana is a superb point of departure to explore the city´s historical center. It is a small and warm hotel with very basic facilities including air conditioning, bathroom ensuite and satellite TV. Cost around £13.00 or 24.00 USD per person per night.

2. Lincoln Hotel.
Located in the centric street of Galiano, this hotel founded in 1926 has excellent connections with the city´s modern and colonial parts. It is also very basic. Cost around £10.00 or 19.00 USD per person per night.

3. Deauville Hotel.
This hotel is located in the famous Malecon of Havana with a magnificent sea view. Roof top swimming pool and a night club are some of its best assets. Cost around £19.00 or 36.00 USD per person per night.

4. Park View Hotel.
Located in a privileged place of Havana, where the old part of the city meets the modern one and next to important buildings such as the Fine Arts Museum, the former Presidential Palace and the crowded Paseo del Prado. Cost around £19.00 or 36.00 USD per person per night.

5. St John Hotel.
St Johns Hotel is situated in the Vedado area a few meters away from La Rampa, Havana’s entertainment hub and is a prominent feature in this bustling part of the city. Cost around £20.00 or 38.00 USD per person per night.

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These are the cheapest hotels in Havana that I almost dare to recommend. There are probably cheaper options but I would not stay in any of them my self. The list on this post is just on that line where if you go any cheaper you will want to change hotels.