Costa Morena (All inclusive) ★★½

TRIPADVISOR RATING	3.5/5
LOCATION	Oceanfront, surrounded by the Sierra Maestra Mountains
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	45 minutes
ROOMS	115 (2 story buildings). Mini fridge($), in-room safe ($).
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	3
WIFI	None
BARS	5
RESTAURANTS	1
POOLS	1 (freshwater pool)
BEACH	There is no "typical" beach. Pebble beach area, no sand, reefs, sun chairs, palapas. No motor sports.
WALK TO BEACH	Short
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Aquarium (30 min walk or 15 min ride on horse and buggy), small village (about 30 min away)

Hotel Casa Granda (Breakfast/2 meals per day) ★★★

TRIPADVISOR RATING	3.5/5
LOCATION	Center of the city of Santiago de Cuba
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	15 minutes
ROOMS	58, elevator
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	N/A
WIFI	Cards for internet ($)
BARS	1
RESTAURANTS	1
POOLS	None
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	The Cathedral, the House of Poetry, the House of the Spanish Governor Diego Velazquez, Carnival Museum, Casa de la Trova, shops and restaurants.

Hotel Las Americas (Breakfast/2 meals per day) ★★★

TRIPADVISOR RATING	3/5
LOCATION	Minutes away from the center of Santiago de Cuba
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	15 minutes
ROOMS	65. Safety deposit box ($)
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	1,2
WIFI	Cards for internet ($)
BARS	2
RESTAURANTS	1
POOLS	1
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Guillermon Moncada Stadium, San Juan Memorial Hill, Abel Santamaria Park, San Juan Hill, shops, restaurants.

Villa Gaviota (breakfast/2 meals per day) ★★★

TRIPADVISOR RATING	2.5/5
LOCATION	Vista Alegre, minutes away from the center of Santiago de Cuba
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	20 minutes
ROOMS	47. Safety deposit box ($)
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	N/A
WIFI	Cards for internet ($)
BARS	3
RESTAURANTS	2
POOLS	1
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Baconao National Park, the Gran Piedra look out, Sanctuary of the Virgen of Charity of El Cobre, Gardens of Ferns. Shops and restaurants within 5 min drive.

Hotel Versalles (Breakfast/2 meals per day) ★★★

TRIPADVISOR RATING	2.5/5
LOCATION	Versalles Heights, 5 minutes away from the center of Santiago de Cuba
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	5 minutes
ROOMS	72 (bungalows and cabanas). Non-smoking rooms.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	4
WIFI	Free
BARS	3
RESTAURANTS	2
POOLS	1
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Approximately 40 min walk: Balcon de Velazques, Santiago Cathedral, Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba Courthouse, Santiago Town Hall, Carnaval Museum, Emilio Bacardi Moreau Museum etc. Shops and restaurants within 5 min drive.

Brisas Sierra Mar (All Inclusive) ★★★½

TRIPADVISOR RATING	3.5/5
LOCATION	Beachfront
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	75 minutes
ROOMS	200 (3 buildings, elevator). Safety deposit box ($). Free safety deposit box for VIP package.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	3,5
WIFI	Cards for internet ($)
BARS	3
RESTAURANTS	4
POOLS	1
BEACH	Nice, long, dark sand beach with sun chairs and palapas. There is a reef there and it can get rocky.
WALK TO BEACH	Short
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Little town of Chiverico (about 30 min scooter drive), Turquino National Park - 35.9 km

Melia Santiago de Cuba (Breakfast/2 meals per day/European Plan) ★★★★½

TRIPADVISOR RATING	4/5
LOCATION	Downtown Santiago (5-10 minute drive/30 minute walk from the center)
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT	10-15 minutes
ROOMS	298 (1 building, elevator). Mini-bar ($), European Plan: in-room safe ($). Continental plan: free in-room safe. Continental plan includes daily continental breakfast. European plan does not include any meals or beverages.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER ROOM	4
WIFI	Cards for internet ($)
BARS	5
RESTAURANTS	4
POOLS	3
KID-FRIENDLY?	Yes
PLACES TO GO	Las Guasimas Battlefield – 10.8km, El Cobre (mountain). City: Balcon de Velazques, Santiago Cathedral, Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba Courthouse, Santiago Town Hall, Carnaval Museum, Emilio Bacardi Moreau Museum, shops and restaurants.