Accommodation and Hostels in Baracoa
Casa particulars are available, expect to pay between 15-20 USD per night. Meals are approx $5-10 USD more a night.
Be prepared for the onslaught of hoteliers and taxi drivers as you arrive at the bus stop. 15CUC was the going rate in August 2010 and there were a few owners desperate enough to offer rooms at 10CUC. Watch out for the people claiming to be hotel owners, offering you a very cheap rate because this may change when you arrive at the hotel, meet the real owner and get given the real room rates. The game is, that by this time you cannot be bothered to go and look for another hotel because it is just too hot.
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Yodanka, Baracoa, ☎ +53 53553587. Fantastic casa in a quiet side street, opposite end of the Malecon from the bus station. It doesn't have a name but it is the road after Juracion, on the right, as you are leaving town. The casa is about 200 meters away from the beech on the right hand side. This casa is owned and run by Orvil and Concha and their daughter Yodanka. They won't be fighting for your attention at the bus station so call them first to book the only room. +53 53553587. You will get a large room with a double bed and ensuite. If there are more of you there is another room joining the bathroom also available. You get a shaded patio, and a staircase to another patio in the sun, both covered in grapes, and you are welcome to eat as many as you can. This is a very nice family. Unlike most Cubans they only charged what they said, for room and meal. Extras, like fresh juices and ice-creams were all free. These guys really do want you to enjoy your stay with them. The breakfast and evening meals are all home cooked by Concha, and served by Orvil in his best shirt. We had to ask them to make less because the meals were so big; fresh fish, vegetables and salad everyday. If you buy a bottle of 3 años rum from the local shop, Concha will make you Mojitos (cuban style) whenever you want. Fortunately they only speak Spanish, so excellent for practising and improving your own. When you call, tell them which bus you will arrive on and they will meet you at the bus station. I cannot recommend this casa enough, and I only hope my recommendation doesn't mean it is booked the next time I visit. 15CUC. �
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