Mara Hostal
2.5 star property

Guesthouse with free parking, near Artisan Market

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Mara Hostal

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Terrace/patio
Basic Room
Food and drink
Basic Room | Bathroom
Staircase

Overview of Mara Hostal

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 1ra, entre Calles 12 y 13 #1008, Santa Marta, Cárdenas, Matanzas, 42200
  • Popular LocationParaiso8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCafeccino10 min walk
  • Popular Locationjesus19 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa fiesta del carbon19 min walk
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Room options

Basic Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Marta

Located in Cárdenas, Mara Hostal is near the airport and near the beach. Cardenas Cathedral is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Varadero Beach and Josone Park. Artisan Market and Varahicacos Ecological Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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 - 8 min drive
  • Cardenas Cathedral - 13 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 near Varadero Beach
Located close to Artisan Market, Mara Hostal provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM–1:00 PM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Hostal pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 5 per accommodation, per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Mara Hostal?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mara Hostal on May 7, 2024 start from CA $33.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mara Hostal?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mara Hostal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mara Hostal?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mara Hostal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mara Hostal located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Artisan Market and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Varadero Beach. Josone Park and Cardenas Cathedral are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Mara Hostal Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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