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Mara Hostal

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Basic Apartment | Private kitchen
Basic Room
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 1ra, entre Calles 12 y 13 #1008, Santa Marta, Cárdenas, Matanzas, 42200
  • Artisan Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Varadero Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Varadero (VRA-Juan Gualberto Gomez)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Marta

Located in Cárdenas, Mara Hostal is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Artisan Market and 7 minutes from Josone Park. .This guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Varadero Beach and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Cardenas Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Artisan Market - 4 min drive
  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall - 6 min drive
  • Josone Park - 7 min drive
  • Varadero Beach - 7 min drive
  • Varahicacos Ecological Reserve - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paraiso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafeccino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪jesus - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La fiesta del carbon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Casa De Al - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mara Hostal

Guesthouse with free parking, near Artisan Market
Mara Hostal offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cárdenas guesthouse provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 1 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 1 per hour)

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Free covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–1:00 PM: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per accommodation, per night
Up to 35 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mara Hostal Cárdenas
Mara Hostal Guesthouse
Mara Hostal Guesthouse Cárdenas

Mara Hostal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sketchy neighborhood and run down place. However staff were nice yet only spoke Spanish so it was a little difficult. Overall I wodient have paid 10$ to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mara is a wonderful host! It was such a pleasure staying at this location A few things to keep in mind: - There's no wifi at the residence but you can purchase a cheap wifi card from a store close to the park in Santa Marta. You'll have to ask around to find out where to purchase it and where your devices will get reception - Mara doesn't cook breakfast for visitors but there are stalls and restaurants close to the residence that you can purchase food from - The electricity does go out somewhat frequently. Mara has a generator but it only powers a fan, it doesn't power the A/C - things like black tea are very difficult to find in Santa Marta. Please bring your own black tea if it's an essential for you Even though I've mentioned all of the above, we had a phenomenal time and we are very grateful to Mara for being such a great host. She was very helpful and kind!

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This area is very close to Varadero but much more fun. This is the real Cuba full of life. 10 min ride to the Playa. If you have access to transportation do not hesitate. The room is very clean modern and safe. You get a lot for your money!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Oksoo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
The place is located in Santa Marta, approx 30min walking from the beaches in Varadero. You might be able to get a bike from the host, I am not 100%sure. The rental has its own access, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The host is very kind and helpful. I was able to use their internet for a reasonable price (in cuban terms) without having an internet account. Probably the only frustrating things were the mosquitoes and the lack of toilet seat. I would recommend it if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santa marta,varadero. Hostal Mara
Excellent ! Dad and daughter speak good and fair english and mom very plesant and great breakfasts.it was our pleasure to stay with them to differnt times
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Sten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flughafenabholung sollte auf der Seite 20€ kosten. Auf telefonischer Nachfrage sollte es 50 USD kosten( 21 Kilometer). Wir hatten am Flughafen ein Taxi für 30€ genommen. Betten etwas wackelig und hart. Schlafen aber möglich. Schöner Garten und sehr freundliches Personal. Essen und kalte Getränke gibt es überall günstig auf der Straße für CUP. Tauschen im Kiosk gegenüber möglich.Wechselstelle und Bank staatlicher schlechter Kurs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mara Hostal is a nice place to stay, the room is in very good condition, you can safely park your car and there are several restaurants and bars in the neighbourhood. Mara is such a nice lady and she gave us the best mangos we have ever eaten, grown in her own Garden! Muchas gracias!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pasamos una noche estupenda, la habitación esta climatizada y la cama es comoda. La zona es tranquila y en taxi se llega rapido a Varadero,al día siguiente pudimos tomar un colectivo a La Habana. Recomendable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy lindo lugar
Me encanto muy amable la señora Mara dueña del hostal con toda la disponibilidad
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Martin Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Si vuelvo
Muy linda la señora mara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019