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Hotel Melia San Carlos

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Melia San Carlos is located in the centre of Cienfuegos, Cuba's Pearl of the South.

Just a few minutes’ stroll from the central square, the Melia San Carlos, which was originally established in 1925, features contemporary furnishings and, unusually for this Caribbean island full of colour, the décor is mostly white, silver, chocolate and black. Some features from the original building remain, such as the ornate façade and layout of the lobby to which a bar and inner courtyard have been added. The restaurant, located on the top floor, serves a buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner options. The bright-white guest rooms are adorned with up-to-date bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi. Some of the rooms have views over the city. The San Carlos is the sister property of La Union, which is located a short walk away and whose facilities, including an outdoor pool, sauna and spa can be used by San Carlos guests. Treatments are available at extra cost.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights: Our lovely hosts in all the homestays  and especially being looked after by Mirtha in Trinidad.

    BG, Bristol Apr 2016
  • Every part of the trip on Cuba.  It is an amazing destination.  If we had to pick out one part it would be the amazing unspoint scenery.

    ES, Brackley Jan 2016
  • Each destination had its own character, they were all good, none more so than others” 

    IM, Edinburgh Mar 2013
  • Highlights? Everything! The casas for showing us how Cubans live, the guides and their information, the sunset from the Palacio at Punta Gorda (Cienfuegos), the casa at Punta Gorda, the…

    EV, Enfield Jan 2019
  • Highlight?: Rafting in Tena

    RF, Dorking Apr 2018
  • Highlights?: Topes de Collantes water fall. Visit to Santa Clara Che Guevera monument. A day spent with a family we met in Bayamo, visiting their home & the local market,…

    DW, Mirfield Jun 2016
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