Description
Details Hotel El Castillo is located at the top of one of the hills that surrounds the city of Baracoa. In its beginnings it was an old fortress (1742): the “Castillo Seboruco de Santa Bárbara”, built by the Spanish in colonial times to defend the city from the attack of pirates and privateers. Given its geographical location, access to the city of Baracoa is in itself a source of excitement for those who visit by land. The “La Farola” road, built during the first half of the 1960s, is an ascending spiral that borders the mountain massif, offering impressive views. It has 11 suspension bridges and its maximum height is in the place known as Altos de Cotilla, 600 meters above sea level. Baracoa was the first of the seven towns founded by the Spanish conquerors and therefore the first capital and first bishopric of the Island. Today its geographical characteristics and the conservation of its surroundings make it an ideal setting for nature tourism. Among its population, very ancient customs from the aboriginal culture still survive and a good part of its population preserves the physical features of the first Taino settlers. The Castillo Hotel has 34 rooms, spread over 2 two-story blocks. All of them have a private bathroom, satellite TV, minibar, safe and telephone. Its employees are known for their kindness and for offering the best food in Baracoa. Visitors can taste typical recipes from the area in its restaurant or visit a pleasant tavern-bar that offers wonderful views of the bay, the Miel River and the “Yunque de Baracoa”, symbol of the city. The complex has a swimming pool with a children’s area, sun loungers and parasols. Leisure activities are offered for all ages, including a special Baracoa night with native rhythms of the region. Likewise, at the hotel itself you can book excursions to visit the city center, declared a “National Monument”; Fort Matachín and La Punta; the fortified towers of Joa; the mighty Toa River, the Cemetery and other places of historical, tourist and social interest. Hotel Services Visa and Mastercard accepted (not issued in US banks) Air conditioning Car rental Motorcycle rental Parking Bar Barbecue Taxi office Cafeteria Cafeteria at the pool Nightclub, discotheque or ballroom International cuisine Disco nearby Restored historic building The staff Reception speaks Spanish, English, French, German, Italian Wi-Fi Internet for your laptop Garden Swimming pool Children’s activity program Daytime activities program Evening entertainment program Restaurant Games room Television room/bar (international channels and videos) Security – Uniformed Security Personnel 24 hours Medical services National and international telephone Shops within a 2-minute walk Shops with basic necessities, souvenirs and gifts Room Services The standard rooms are simple and cannot be compared to the privileged location of the hotel and the general atmosphere, but they are quite spacious, with colonial-style furniture and are located around the pool. If you can request room 201 we recommend it. It is spacious, located right in the corner and with a queen bed (it is one of the only two rooms with a double or double bed). The rest of the rooms have two or three personal beds. All have air conditioning, private bathroom, refrigerator, satellite TV, telephone and safe. Hot and cold water Air conditioning Safe Bathroom Radio Telephone Two beds Camera bed Satellite television
