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Mara Hostal

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Artisan Market

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Basic Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Point of interest
Basic Apartment | Private kitchen | Dining tables

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
The current price is SAR 98
SAR 101 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Room options

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Basic Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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Basic Apartment | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 1ra, entre Calles 12 y 13 #1008, Santa Marta, Cárdenas, Matanzas, 42200

What's nearby

  • Artisan Market - 4 min drive
  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall - 6 min drive
  • Josone Park - 7 min drive
  • Todo En Uno - 7 min drive
  • Varadero Beach - 7 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)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and outdoor furniture
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

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–1:00 PM: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Dining table

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • 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 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sketchy neighborhood and run down place. However staff were nice yet only spoke Spanish so it was a little difficult. Overall I wodient have paid 10$ to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mara is a wonderful host! It was such a pleasure staying at this location A few things to keep in mind: - There's no wifi at the residence but you can purchase a cheap wifi card from a store close to the park in Santa Marta. You'll have to ask around to find out where to purchase it and where your devices will get reception - Mara doesn't cook breakfast for visitors but there are stalls and restaurants close to the residence that you can purchase food from - The electricity does go out somewhat frequently. Mara has a generator but it only powers a fan, it doesn't power the A/C - things like black tea are very difficult to find in Santa Marta. Please bring your own black tea if it's an essential for you Even though I've mentioned all of the above, we had a phenomenal time and we are very grateful to Mara for being such a great host. She was very helpful and kind!

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

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Mara hostal was like being at home. She made me feel totally welcomed. The apartment that I reserved was not free but I could stay in her apartment, which was even lovely! Big garden surrounds the house and I had a bicycle for me to use to go to the beach. She also prepared a free dinner for the two of us and every morning I had a delicious and hot coffe! Mara was helping out with everything she could. I miss my stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sten

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flughafenabholung sollte auf der Seite 20€ kosten. Auf telefonischer Nachfrage sollte es 50 USD kosten( 21 Kilometer). Wir hatten am Flughafen ein Taxi für 30€ genommen. Betten etwas wackelig und hart. Schlafen aber möglich. Schöner Garten und sehr freundliches Personal. Essen und kalte Getränke gibt es überall günstig auf der Straße für CUP. Tauschen im Kiosk gegenüber möglich.Wechselstelle und Bank staatlicher schlechter Kurs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pasamos una noche estupenda, la habitación esta climatizada y la cama es comoda. La zona es tranquila y en taxi se llega rapido a Varadero,al día siguiente pudimos tomar un colectivo a La Habana. Recomendable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy lindo lugar
Me encanto muy amable la señora Mara dueña del hostal con toda la disponibilidad
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Martin Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Si vuelvo
Muy linda la señora mara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019