MONEY IN CUBAN HOTELS

CASH IN CUBA HOTELS

If you get stuck in Cuba with no money it wont be fun so plan your trip well in advance. Do not run out of money but in case you do here are some solutions.
There are many Cuban & International Travel agencies that can assist you in sending money to your hotel or to your family or Relatives in Cuba such as:

• Cash2Cuba

• Global Remittances
• Western Union, 
• Family Remittances, 
• Carribbean Transfer, 
• Transcard 
• and others.

Global Remittances & Cash2Cuba have special links to offers with many additional bonuses such as the lowest cost combined with safe, fast delivery. You can do a transfer 24 hours a day 365 days per year from your laptop, desktop computer or even your cell phone use with your credit card, money orders, bank transfers, cash, etc. Fincemex debit card system & the Cuban banking system have a network of locations all over Cuba which allows them to get your money in Cuba fast.
Cuban banks and all hotels have services in both Spanish & English.

If you do decide to take cash with you to Cuba please bring enough to last your whole trip and we advise you to buy the new Cuban Currency called the CUC or "Cuban convertible pesos"
You will pay high taxes of at least 11% exchange rate to the Cuban government banks for exchanging Cash.
Do Not Carry any USD as you will be penalized another 20% Tax. Its much better to bring any other currency rather than the USD such as CAD, EURO and British Pounds.

The important Cuba Central Bank announced that payments in hotels, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, taxis, shops, car rental companies and other services will be made in convertible pesos so as a tourist you will not have any problems during your vacation in Cuba Luxury hotels.

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VARADERO LUXURY HOTELS

Melia Las Americas in Varadero Cuba















HOTEL MELIA LAS AMERICAS

This beachside hotel and resort at Varadero beach is located near an 18-hole golf course. The hotel has lovely rooms and suites with views of the sea, gardens the golf course, spacious comfortable bungalows with swimming area and meeting rooms. All rooms include air conditioning, terrace, fully-equipped bathroom, hairdryer, telephone with international service, remote control satellite TV, refrigerator, and safe deposit box. Duplex rooms and grand suites have Jacuzzi. Starting from: Standard room 101 USD, Bungalows or Jr. Suite 119 USD, Suite 146 USD

CUBA LUXURY HOTELS

SANDALS PRINCESA DEL MAR VARADERO

Resort and Spa Sandals Princesa Del Mar Resort & Spa is set in one of thefinest location on Varadero beach in the province of Matanzas, Cuba. This resort is thirty (30) minutes away from Varadero's International Airport, (90) minutes away from Havana International Airport and ten minutes from down town Varadero.

Starting on: 130 USD per person.All Inclusive Plan

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MANSION XANADU VARADERO

Casa Club de la Mansion Xanadu, the old Dupont family luxury residence, offers accommodation in a house of grand elegance and refinery decorated with precious woods and Italian marble. The top-floor Bar Mirador presents typical Cuban cocktails with a spectacular view of the sea. This house, known today as the Casa Club - is surrounded by marvellous landscapes and a beautiful beach. Nearby is the Varadero Golf Club: 18 holes, par 72, unique in Cuba.
Starting on: 100 USD per person, included breakfast.
Ask for packague of accommodation and Golf

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RESORT TRYP PENINSULA

At the famous beach of Varadero, in the Punta de Hicacos Natural Park, and next to Lake Mangón, is situated the resort Tryp Península Varadero, about 14 km away. The International Airport is 45 km distant and the capital, Havana, 145 km. The hotel provides a total of 591 superior rooms, including 5 specially adapted for the physically challenged as well as 5 Suites, located in 20 small bungalows designed in colonial style with a maximum of 3 floors. All rooms and suites have a full bathroom with hair-dryer, changing room, direct dial telephone, satellite interactive TV with radio channel and remote control, fridge, safe and PC and Internet connections (with supplementary charge).
The resort has a buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Creole and Italian restaurants, BBQ beach bar. Snack-bar, lobby bar and aquabar. Baby and Mini-Club, playground. Swimming pool for adults and two pools for kids, set in terraces and gardens. Sunbed and towel service by pool and on beach. Fitness Center with sauna, hydromassage, Turkish bath and gym. A wide range of sports and leisure facilities: trips to the lagoon, snorkelling, windsurfing (and classes), sailing (and classes), catamarans, diving classes for beginners, canoes, banana boat, beach volleyball, waterpolo, jogging track, multi-purpose sports court, archery, shooting range, French bowls, aerobics, cycling, ping pong, pool table, 2 tennis courts. Other services (with supplementary charge): hairdresser, boutique, massage, beauty salon, photo services, multi-function room for events. Aqua bar. Baby and Mini-Club, playground. Swimming pool for adults and two pools for kids set in terraces and gardens. Fitness Center with sauna, hydro massage, Turkish bath and gym. A wide range of sports and leisure facilities: trips to the lagoon, snorkelling, windsurfing (and classes), sailing (and classes), catamarans, diving classes for beginners, canoes, banana boat, beach volleyball, water polo, jogging track, multi-purpose sports court, archery, shooting range, French bowls, aerobics, cycling, ping pong, pool table, 2 tennis courts. Other services (with supplementary charge): hairdresser, boutique, massage, beauty salon, multi-function room for events.
Starting from: Standard room 93 USD, Suite: 142 USD

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HOTEL BARCELO MARINA PALACE

Exclusive Cayo Libertad, situated on our private island, has 85 suites available, one of which is the Grande Suite Palace. These bungalows belong to Hotel Barceló Marina Palace, situated on the northwestern coast of Cuba in Varadero. This island gem is a beachfront property with fine sand, white beaches, and crystal-blue waters. In close proximity to the area nightlife and commercial center, it is the ideal location for a family getaway or romantic retreat. More info. Starting from price: $ 80 USD .

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HOTEL NACIONAL

Perhaps you have already heard of Cuba’s Hotel Nacional, its incredible history and grandiose construction on a bluff overlooking Havana’s bay. Full of turrets, columns and arches, this unique confluence of Spanish America with art deco is utterly singular.Opened in 1930, it was built to capture wealthy seasonal tourism, mainly from the United States. It ended up attracting thousands of celebrities from all over the world, the U.S. mafia not excluded. These figures still fill the spaces in the myriad of photos that hang from all walls. It is not uncommon to share the hotel on any given visit with Ministers, Presidents or perhaps one of Hollywood’s finest, and many leave comments in the bulging visitor’s book. The hotel has 8 floors with 457 rooms, including one Presidential and 15 other suites. Some of the rooms on the hotel’s Historical Floor actually have commemorative plaques dedicated to the celebrities who stayed there, like Eva Gardner 225, Johnny Weissmuller 232, Bola de Nieve 229, and more. These rooms still have the original floor, bed frames and furniture from the 1930’s

Starting from: standard room 67 USD .