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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

  • Highlight?: Time in Trinidad: - enjoyed the town and also did a tour to the mountains to see coffee plants, drink good coffee and see waterfalls and a lovely pool…

    FW, Cardiff Jul 2018

  • Most memorable experiences: Visiting Las Terrazas, exploring Havana, brief stop in Santa Clara, and contact with Cubans along the way

    HP, King's lynn Sep 2015

  • Highlights: “We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Havana, and also the road trips which allowed us some glimpses of rural life.” 

    ER Nov 2011

  • Spending time with the guides gave us an insight into other aspects of life in Cuba.

    SW, Woking Jan 2020

  • There is no one experience that I would single out. What was memorable were the people, their friendliness and helpfulness, and the real feeling of safety everywhere we went -…

    DM, Nottingham Dec 2014

  • Havana..colourful and crumbling...a prince inside paupers clothes, colonial architecture Trinidad..marvellous and whilst it is built on tourism, within 2 blocks of the historic centre you are in another world. Music,…

    DS, Cambridge Dec 2015
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