Hotel Gran Piedra features a total of 27 rooms distributed in cabins. Each one of these cabins has 2 guestrooms with their own independent bathroom, sharing the living area and the kitchen. • Television • Closet with blanket • Dressing table with chair • Private bathroom with shower and 24-hour hot water • Bathroom amenities: towels, shampoo and soap • Kitchen with refrigerator • Non-smoking rooms • Balconies over...
Hotel Gran Piedra features a total of 27 rooms distributed in cabins. Each one of these cabins has 2 guestrooms with their own independent bathroom, sharing the living area and the kitchen.
• Television
• Closet with blanket
• Dressing table with chair
• Private bathroom with shower and 24-hour hot water
• Bathroom amenities: towels, shampoo and soap
• Kitchen with refrigerator
• Non-smoking rooms
• Balconies overlooking nature
• Safe box
What to Do in Santiago de Cuba
1. Historic Centre of Santiago de Cuba.
The historic centre of Santiago de Cuba is where most of the city’s tourist attractions are. Visit this important area to explore places like the Cespedes Park, the Santiago’s Metropolitan Cathedral, an authentic jewel of the local architecture, the Municipal House of Culture and the Emilio Bacardi Museum, among many other places of interest of Santiago d Cuba.
2. Plaza de Marte.
It’s an emblematic 5,000 m² plaza, historically know because it was used to train soldiers and for the revolutionary conspiracies. The center of the Plaza de Marte is embellished by a 20 meter height column; 6 gardens, 4 bronze canyons protecting the main column and multiple sculptures are also part of this important attraction in Santiago de Cuba.
3. House of Don Diego Velazquez.
Taking into consideration that this is Cuba’s oldest construction, which belonged to the Spanish conqueror (and first governor of Cuba too) we have to admire the stunning conservation work. Nowadays is the venue for the Museo de Ambiente Historico Colonial.
4. Museum 26 de Julio (Moncada).
This seven-hall museum is located in one area of the 26 de Julio educational center and was inaugurated in 1967. Photos of the fire in the Moncada Barracks, as well as a model of the barracks and historical objects are shown in one of the halls.
5. San Pedro de la Roca Castle.
The San Pedro de la Roca Castle in Santiago de Cuba was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. It was built in 1636 to protect the city from the naval attacks.
6. La Gran Piedra Natural Site.
Located 16 km from Santiago de Cuba, La Gran Piedra has the Guinness World Record for being the highest rock of its size above the sea level and the third largest in the world. Visiting La Gran Piedra is a unique experience. You can have to climb 459 stairs and while you do this, you have a simply spectacular view; 222 species of ferns, 352 of orchids and a huge variety of endemic species make La Gran Piedra one of the most beautiful attractions for nature tourism in Santiago de Cuba. This area was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1987.
7. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Caridad del Cobre.
It’s one of the most visited religious sanctuaries in Cuba. It’s located on the tallest part of the Maboa Hill, 27 km away from the city of Santiago de Cuba; In its marble and silver altar keeps a Virgin of the Caridad del Cobre made of gold. This sanctuary in Santiago de Cuba was visited by the pope in 2015.
Ave del Paraiso Restaurant
The Gran Piedra Hotel restaurant puts within your reach the most delicious Cuban cuisine without even leaving the hotel. Located on the main building of our Santiago de Cuba hotel, Ave del Paraiso Restaurants opens its doors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to offer a menu of Cuban specialties like our very own Isabelica Chicken.
Amidst the friendly atmosphere of this restaurant in Santiago de Cuba, with environmental music and the best service, you’ll taste the most delicious Cuban food and the ideal drinks to go with it.
The Hotel Gran Piedra is a truly unique hotel in Santiago de Cuba, characterized by its spectacular location over 1200 meters above the sea level, at the Gran Piedra National Park which is part of the Sierra Maestra. Surrounded by inspiring natural landscapes, your stay in Hotel Gran Piedra in Santiago de Cuba will be truly unforgettable.
In addition to offering you all the comforts of 27 rooms with TV, safe box and private bathroom, our 2-star hotel in Santiago de Cuba features the fullest services to take care of all your needs: from a Cuban cuisine restaurant, a children’s playground, games room, Jacuzzi and shop to a medical stand to guarantee your safety and Wi-Fi access.
Come and discover a jewel in Cuba’s Sierra Maestra. Throughout your stay at this Santiago de Cuba hotel you’ll be able to get to the Mirador Gran Piedra, do hiking and visiting the Ave del Paraiso Garden, among many other outdoor activities that will make you feel amazed by the beauties that surround our Hotel Gran Piedra.
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Reservation Policies:
Check In: 16:00 hours.
Check Out: 12:00 hours.
Guarantee policy:
A credit card is required in order to guarantee reservation.
Cancellation policy:
By bank regulations the following charges apply:
5% will be deducted from the total stay for international card payments.
2% of the total stay will be discounted for payments received through Transfermóvil.
Cancellation must be requested to ventasonline@islazul.tur.cu
If you cancel within 48 hours the total stay will be discounted.
Cancellation must be requested to ventasonline@islazul.tur.cu
Refunds are processed within 72 hours.
No show policy:
In case of No Arrival, the total stay will be charged.
Children Policy:
It is considered an infant from 0 to 1.99 years old.
Children up to 13.99 years old are considered. Children from 14 years will be charged as an adult; one child is admitted sharing the room with 2 adults.
Pet policy:
Sorry, pets are not allowed.