CIEGO DE AVILA, CAYO COCO & CAYO GUILLERMO: 5 star hotels
Melia Cayo Coco *****
Cayo Coco is a small island linked with Cuba by a 17 km long man-made road over the sea. The "Adults Only" Hotel is located on a beach of fine, white sands, bordered by palm trees, and just 1 km from a wonderful coral reef and the nautical center Aguas Tranquilas. 15 km distance from the Parador de la Silla, 20 km from Cayo Coco airport and 90 km from the international airport of Ciego de Avila.
Melia Cayo Guillermo *****
The Meliá Cayo Guillermo All Inclusive Hotel is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, in Cayo Guillermo, close to a coral reef and the neighbur island of Cayo Coco. Only 20 km distance from Cayo Coco airport and 125 km from Ciego de Avila international airport. A dream location just perfect for weddings, honeymoons, events and incentive trips.
Melia Cayo Santa Maria *****
The Meliá Cayo Santa María All Inclusive Resort (opened in December 2003) is set in 12 hectares of grounds, alongside almost 400 metres of white, sandy beach. It owes its name to Santa María, one of the small islands in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. A spacious, white sandy beach, crystal-clear, turquoise waters, lush vegetation and abundant fauna have made it a Biosphere Reserve and one of the most exotic locations in the Caribbean.
Melia Las Dunas *****
Melia Las Dunas 5* All Inlcusive Resort is located in Santa María cay which is part of Jardines del Rey archipielago. A wide strip of white sand, crystal clear waters of blue turquoise color, wild green vegetation and a rich variety of endemic fauna makes this region, declared Reserve of Biosphere ranks as one of the most exotic areas of the whole Caribbean. Two ambiances are clearly recreated, one, devoted to families; the other, to couples. 10 km from the National Airoport Las Brujas and 110 km from the International Airoport Abel Santa María.
Blau Colonial *****
Opened in 1993 and partial renovated in 2003, it is situated in front of a marvelous sand beach and 12 km from the airport of Jardines del Rey.
CIEGO DE AVILA, CAYO COCO & CAYO GUILLERMO: 4 star hotels
Sol Cayo Coco ****
This hotel is located very close to the Old Channel of Bahamas, off the north coast of the province of Ciego de Avila. A long causeway – one of the most complex engineering works in the country – crosses the sea to the keys.
The drive along the causeway to Cayo Coco is 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from whence its coral reef extends more than 21 kilometers (13 miles) with white, fine sands and transparent waters. The key is admired for the softness of the sand, the unparalleled beauty of the sea floor and landscapes of abundant vegetation, where deer, wild pigs and other wild animals move about with no fear. The area also contains outstanding rocky prominences, coastal shelves and natural trails.
Sol Club Cayo Coco is one of the best beaches on the island who has a unique view of the Great Reef.
Sol Cayo Guillermo ****
Located on Cayo Guillermo, Hemingway’s famous " island in the stream ", Sol Club Cayo Guillermo sits on a 4 km stretch of spectacular powdery white sand and it is joined to the Cuba mainland by a 68 km causeway.
The key is 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) long of which five are beaches. Their characteristics are very similar to those of Cayo Coco. Less than one kilometer out is a fascinating coral reef where several kind of corals can be found such as the brain coral. It is an ecological paradise of beaches.
Iberostar Daiquir ****
Located on one of the Cayos, this hotel is just perfect for relaxing vacations.