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Hostal El Castillito

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ciénaga de Zapata with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
Minibar, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Principal, Cienaga de Zapata, Ciénaga de Zapata, Matanzas, 43000
  • Museum of the Intervention
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa Coco
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Los Peces Caves
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Playa Girón

At Hostal El Castillito you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Museum of the Intervention and Playa Coco. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This guest house offers a terrace, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Ciénaga de Zapata guest house include Los Peces Caves and Larga Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of the Intervention - 8 min walk
  • Playa Coco - 12 min walk
  • Los Peces Caves - 16 min drive
  • Larga Beach - 30 min drive
  • Ciénaga de Zapata National Park - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foodtruck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Cocodrilo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Cocodrilo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Playa - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hostal El Castillito

Guesthouse in Ciénaga de Zapata with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hostal El Castillito. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ciénaga de Zapata guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hostal El Castillito offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 5 for adults and USD 4 to 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 5 for adults and USD 4 to 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Hostal El Castillito Guesthouse Playa Giron
Hostal El Castillito Guesthouse
Hostal El Castillito Playa Giron
Hostal El Castillito house
El Castillito Cienaga Zapata
Hostal El Castillito Guesthouse
Hostal El Castillito Ciénaga de Zapata
Hostal El Castillito Guesthouse Ciénaga de Zapata

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hostal El Castillito?

Yep, Hostal El Castillito has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal El Castillito?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal El Castillito on 24 Feb 2025 start from NZ$77.11, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hostal El Castillito?

Yep, Hostal El Castillito is a short 12-minute walk from Playa Coco. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hostal El Castillito serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostal El Castillito?

No, Hostal El Castillito does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostal El Castillito?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Cuban cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostal El Castillito?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hostal El Castillito?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostal El Castillito Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming helpful hosts who gaves us recommendations on what to do whilst in playa giron and arranged transport to our next destination. Lovely communual courtyard area to sit out in. Nice breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ottavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind, Clean and affordable
Extremely kind host and very reasonable price. We were at the Hostal on a Saturday night and we were lucky to have a live show in the main square of Playa Giron, just outside the Hostal. Not sure it is on every saturday, maybe we were just lucky. They make an effort to prepare good food. Unfortunately no Wo-Fi at all in Playa Giron, and the whole area is a good place to go (compared to other places in Cuba) only if interested in Scuba Diving
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliche Gastgeberfamilie
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CECILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passé une nuit à EL CASTILLITO - Malgrés les problèmes d'electricité , notre hote a tout fait pour notre confort , Nous avons pris le repas du sport dans sa belle terrasse trés bien entretenue Tout était trés bon et typique cubain
l'entrée de notre chambre
la belle terrasse arrière
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
espaces de vie individualisés trés agréables, nombreux végétaux bien entretenus, espaces communs bien aménagés, staff sympa, hôte (yaya) à l'écoute, serviable, affable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nos atendieron como reyes. Nos ayudaron mucho con el check in, ek transporte, las recomendaciones, los lugares sugeridos fueron espectaculares
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

THOMAS

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scomoda e senza mezzi du trasporto bei posti ma quasi irraggiungibili per scarsità di mezzi acqua salata per il bagno e i pochi taxi si approfittano dei turisti
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind hosts and food was good.

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bon accueil et conseils utiles pour notre séjour, bon emplacement proche des plages. Le dîner et le petit déjeuner étaient très bons. La chambre était très spacieuse.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo per visitare Caleta Buena e Punta Pérdiz
L'Hostal El Castillito è probabilmente la miglior opzione in assoluto, per un'eventuale soggiorno a Playa Giron. Pulito, camere ampie, in posizione centrale, con i Yaya, la padrona di casa, molto disponibile e cordiale. Se vi capita poi, fatevi portare alle varie spiagge e Cénotes da Lázaro, il papà di Yaya, sulla sua mitica camionetta auto-costruita. Non perdetevi in particolare Punta Pérdiz e Caleta Buena
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, the place is lovely, and Yaya was very helpful, welcoming and flexible. The room is spacious and clean, and the hostel is very well located in the town, close to restaurants, bars, beaches... I warmly recommend it for a few days in Playa Giron!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ansgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly family, good food and cooking, nice yard a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mari Carmen Moreno

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nette Familie, beantwortet alle Fragen und organisiert auf Nachfrage Touren und Guide.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super liebe und hilfsbereite Vermieter!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Benito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remanso en Playa Girón
Excelente alojamiento, la habitación limpia y con espacio suficiente, el baño completo. Con una cómoda terraza ante el jardín interior. Excelente desayuno y buen trato
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ruth, España

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable la gente, atentos. Recomendable, mucho calor pero hay aire acondicionada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un logement de qualité et une excellente cuisine
Une très belle adresse avec des chambres bien équipées donnant sur un agréable jardin dans un patio, un très bon accueil et une cuisine remarquable à prix très raisonnable. Nous avons profité en particulier d'un très bon crabe parfaitement préparé. Playa Giron et sa cote Est étant par ailleurs de bons sites de plongée ou de snorkeling directement accessibles depuis la cote sans besoin d'un transit en bateau. Une adresse à retenir.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

REGIS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
7 nuits Al Castillito
Un séjour de 7 nuits assez déçu par la cuisine .... les oreillers sont sales, et l'accueil c'est pas vraiment ça.... après un séjour d'un mois à Cuba on a eu de quoi comparer !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the welcoming and the location. Nice decoration as a little castle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019