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Hotel Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Cuba

Iberostar Hotel Cayo Ensenachos

 

The Hotel Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos has the whole island to itself, literally! This is one of those rare instances where all areas of a Caribbean island are actually part of the same resort and by god, it’s heavenly! Separated by the Ensenachos Beach, the two divisions of the hotel are split by a slither of land which incorporates not much more than the road and the aforementioned beach. Hotel Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos features 506 rooms, divided into 270 accommodations in the Park section (for families), 190 rooms in the SPA section (adults only) along with 46 luxury duplex villas. These two bedroom villas offer 1 King bedroom and one 2 bedroom with double beds. All villas boast private terrace with a decked Jacuzzi.

Hotel Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos

Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Spa

The Ensenachos Spa & Wellness Center features state-of-the-art technology throughout, offering a complete range of luxury Spa treatments, including; a lap pool, professional-level fitness gym, multi-person sauna, Jacuzzis, and beauty salon.

Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Restaurants

Covering every feasible culinary palate, the Iberostar Ensenachos proposes no less than 6 restaurants to its guests. First up there’s the Azia Japanese restaurant featuring a sushi bar and spectacular Teppanyaki live cooking show. Try the Maki sushi, Soba Soup, Nigiri-sushi, Ikura Sashimi and more Japanese delicacies. Next up, another firm guest favorite is the Palazzo Italian Restaurant with its mouth-watering pasta Puttanesca, fresh ricotta meatballs, Spaghetti Carbonara, home-made pizzas followed by maybe a fresh Tiramisu or Ricotta Almond Cake? Italian wines are also available with a mesmerizing assortment of Pinot grigio, Vermentino, Arneis, Moscato and many more whites. The reds include top favorites like Tuscan Sangiovese, Sagrantino from Umbria or the delectable Dolcetto from Piedmont.

If you’re looking to eat quickly, the quality of Ventanas Buffet is beyond reproach. Serving a delicious range of various dishes during lunch (12:30 PM – 02:30 PM) and dinners (06:30 PM – 10:00 PM). The Ventanas also caters to breakfast, from (7 to 10am).

For a meal with some true Mediterranean flair then try the La Punta del Pirata Restaurant where you can savor broiled freshly caught Caribbean fish, shellfish, crustaceans and delicious fresh salads. For guests lucky enough to be staying at the Grand Village there’s the El Colonial Gourmet Restaurant offering a delicious a-la-carte menu with amazing variety and 5 star table service.

Fancy a steak? Then the adults-only Atizador Steakhouse serves some of the best; sirloin, filet mignon, tenderloin or T-Bones you have ever tasted. The accompanying jacket potatoes are to die for…

Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Restaurants

Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Entertainment

The startling amphitheater nighttime shows are simply out of this world. Cabarets, Live bands, Theatre and Broadway type shows compel you to spend the night glued to your chair. For the kids it’s a magical time at the Iberostar Ensenachos with fun packed games, live shows, dancing lessons and much more. From dawn till dusk your children will be in heaven. Everyday there’s a new adventure. For the youngest guests there’s the Mini-Club and a childcare facility featuring painting, supervised pool time, games, Ping-Pong and much, much more.

Iberostar Ensenachos Kids Pool

Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos Beaches

If you want to revel very own paradise then the virgin beaches of Playa Ensenachos, located between the two areas of the resort, or the smaller Playa Megano near the Spa Center are simply outstanding. These beaches are simply incomparable with any we’ve ever seen or may ever see. Fine almost powder-like brilliant white sand, natural palms leaning towards the beach surrounded by lush exotic vegetation. One word? – Idyllic.

Cayo Ensenachos Beaches

Overall the Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos (previously the Royal Hideaway Ensenachos) is an outstanding venue for a relaxing vacation. You can sense that great care has been taken to ensure that the resort not only makes use of, but also takes full advantage of these untouched natural surroundings. The wildlife is beyond belief; you won’t have any problem discovering; flamingos, herons, cormorants and many others just stood within yards of you, blissfully aware but unperturbed by your presence. If you take into account the crystal clear waters, swimming, snorkeling, diving and water sports, allied to the world’s second largest barrier reef, starting just a few meters from the soft white sandy shores and teaming with marine life and natural corals, this is one truly unique vacation heaven.

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Our booking process is unique because it shows the best rate from all of these for Iberostar hotel in Cayo Ensenachos and the types of rooms available. Our Iberostar Cayo Ensenachos rate comparison is an industry first for Cuban Hotels.

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Cayo Ensenachos hotel Reservations

Cayo Ensenachos Tours Excursions

Catamaran Cruise Cuba

The tour & excursions from Cayo Ensenachos are identical to those offered from Cayo Santa Maria. These include (please click the links for more information) the excellent Catamaran Cruise which is either a half or full day plus a nighttime booze cruise is available.

Cuba Jeep Safari

The Jeep Safari is truly thrilling day out. It begins with a 60 minute bus ride to pick up the jeeps on the mainland in Caibarien, some 48km away, then driving through some villages, farms and thrilling Cuban scenery. This Cuban Jeep Safari excursion starts at 8:30 am till 6 pm. Prices are 75 cuc per adult and 53 cuc for children and it’s well worth the cost.

Cuba Caibarien Tour

Finally, there’s the Caibarien Authentic Cuba Experience which includes a visit to this colonial city with plenty of time to see the Malecon Boardwalk, Museums and Architecture in this wonderful Cuban city. Prices range from 20 to 75 CUC depending on the type of tour and whether you use an exclusive taxi or the guided bus tours of Caibarien.

Ensenachos Dolphin Show

Cayo Ensenachos Dolphinarium

The Dolphin Show and Park is located right next to Iberostar Ensenachos and offers a great way to spend a few hours for the small 5CUC entrance fee. The Dolphin Show is a really great for the whole family with many dolphins doing incredible tricks, along with a sea lion show. The Dolphin entertainment area is relatively large at 900 m2 and offers 260 seats from which to watch the shows. The Dolphinarium also has a small store for souvenirs and refreshments plus a tiny café-bar. Depending in whether your tour includes it or not there’s a great restaurant that serves a delicious meal of chicken, lobster and shrimp which is not to be missed.

The dolphin show is truly fantastic; particularly one dolphin which appears to be the most well trained one which does multiple backflips before hitting the water again. Kids can go down to the poolside and touch the dolphins and there is a session at the end of the Dolphin show when you can get in and swim with them for an extra 60 CUC.

Visit Pueblo La Estrella

Cayo Santa Maria Pueblo la Estrella Mall

Just 9km from Iberostar Ensenachos you’ll find the The Pueblo La Estrella (Star Town). Located on the adjacent island of Cayo Santa Maria its an all-in-one entertainment center created to give you break from your hotel and try something new. To get to Pueblo La Estrella it’s as easy as getting the Double Decker Bus from outside the Iberostar Hotel (rotates about every 20 mins) and paying 1 CUC fixed cost for the ride. Or, if you’re several people, a taxi is also cheap for the short ride. The La Estrella Pueblo is lovely village offering many different offers so we’ll separate these into categories:

pueblo la estrella cayo santa maria

Pueblo La Estrella Restaurants & Eateries

Featuring no less than 8 restaurants;  La Casona Creole Cuban, Trattoria Italian, Katzura Japanese, Aurora International, Vesubio Italian, Fruits de Mer Seafood, Steak House, Yangtze Chinese. There’s a Burger Kings style hamburger joint with adjacent beer garden. The Ice-cream shop called La Crèmerie has upwards of 20 flavors on offer. The honey house must not be missed and a Cigar Cellar

Pueblo La Estrella Bars and Cafes

Pueblo Estrella features 2 excellent bars serving cocktails and top shelf booze, plus a Jazz Cafe. The rum house offers over 50 varieties of Cuban Rum.

Pueblo La Estrella Entertianment Center

This little village of Pueblo La Estrella has the following services: beauty parlor, gym, bank (better rates than your hotel), photo center, post office, business center, various stores, jeweler, market stalls in the square during the day, a children’s playground, live music from the center square all day. There’s even a replica church tower which you can climb to the top for a fantastic view and take pictures of the village and the coastline. The bowling and billiard center are quire cheap at just 3.50 CUC entrance fee. The 10 pin bowling with electronic score keeping is a lot of fun for the family, you’ll pay 3.50 pesos each to play.

Pueblo La Estrella Spa, Gym & Massage

The Spa is fantastic and allows you to use all the amenities if you book a spa time. The pool is surrounded by comfortable nice padded lounge chairs. The spa features sauna, hot tub, cool tub, steam room, showers and massage center. The massage therapists are professional and do a fantastic job; as do the staff who give manicures and pedicures. Prices are reasonable ranging from 15 to 60 CUC.

Pueblo La Estrella Cayo Santa Maria Spa

There’s lots to do at Pueblo La Estrella, it’s a big place, so we’ll let you discover the rest!

Visit Pueblo Las Dunas Village

Cayo Santa Maria Pueblo Las Dunas

Pueblo Las Dunas Village and entertainment center is one of two village style malls on the adjacent island of Cayo Santa Maria just 9 km away from Cayo Ensenachos.  Easy to get to on the hop-on hop-off 1 CUC bus, the distances from the Iberostar Ensenachos are so short that it takes less than 20 mins if the bus makes a few stops along the way. Prices are duty free, because they are represent excellent overall value, including the numerous food courts and bars incorporated into each village. Pueblo Las Dunas offers everything from camera Equipment to beach towels and everything in-between. Also impressive are the array of handicrafts on offer at the outside markets and stalls.

 

At the Marcaribe Discotheque is where well-connected people go for a night out, as opposed to your resort disco. More of a true “back-home” type disco, there’s a perfect mix of local Cuban workers mingling with tourists from all of the resorts on Cayo Santa Maria. If you’re tired of seeing the same faces at your disco, head down to Marcaribe!

 

All the other bars are all good and offer a little more lively fun than the typical all-inclusive bar you’ve become accustomed to while on vacation in Cayo Ensenachos. The El Mosquete Bar is a classically designed bar with a mezzanine deck inside, great people watching! Bar Bolera is a state of the art 6 lane bowling alley, with digital readouts and excellent bar with top level spirits along with international beers.

Cayo Santa Maria Pueblo Las Dunas Restaurants

 

There are two impressive restaurants; the first is the Galeon del Puerto or sometimes called the Barco del Pirata. It’s built inside a full-scale replica of a Spanish Galleon, right in the center of Pueblo Las Dunas. Galeon del Puerto serves all types of food from a simple burger to an excellent steak dinner. Drinks are also served all day and the décor, complete with seating stalls and, Galleon theme throughout, is a true delight. Then there’s the excellent seafood restaurant called the Isla de Tortuga or Tortoise Island, the breaded prawns here are simply fantastic, as is the Lobster or surf and turf special.

 

 

If you need a battery for your camera, to print some photos for friends or some emergency photo equipment then the El Fortin Store will probably have it. They’ll also digitize photos for you and transfer images to a pen drive (they sell these), if you’ve run out of disk space. The El Ponton store, just next door to the above, is a general goods store offering everything from souvenirs to clothing, soft drinks and knickknacks you may need. They also have the all-important mosquito repellent, sunscreen towels and beachwear. Outside in the plaza there are a myriad of market stands selling genuine Cuban handmade items (NOT Chinese rubbish). Many of the store owners are the artisans who actually make the items on sale, a real pleasure to see the variety of items and colorful offerings.

 

Art Gallery

The Galleria Las Dunas opened its doors in 2012 showing works of art from the Villa Clara province’s upcoming and experienced artists, in all genres. The manager of the Galleria Las Dunas is Erik Lorenzo; he is very knowledge about all the artworks shown in his gallery. Proper documentation is provided with all artwork sold, including official export papers and certificates of authenticity.

Pueblo Las Dunas Gym

 

The gym offers both machines and free-weight training, numerous of the latest digital treadmills and bikes plus a conveniently located TV to watch something while you pound away. Entrance is 10 CUC for two hours and you get to use the showers at the Yhi Spa. The gym is used by Melia Resort staff also , so you can often strike up an interesting chat.

 

Pueblo Las Dunas Car, Scooter and Bicycle Rental

 

If you’ve booked a rent a car in advance, with CubaCAR Cayo Santa Maria, then you can collect it here. The office also rents bicycles and scooters by the hour or per day. This office is considered the main car rental office for Cayo Santa Maria and would also be where you would return a car if you´ve chosen a one-way rental in Cuba.

pueblo las Dunas cayo santa maria spa

Yhi Spa Aguas Claras

Yes, there’s a Spa and wellness center at Pueblo Las Dunas and, it’s very good indeed. Of course, as you already have a Spa at the Iberostar Ensenachos you may wish to skip this paragraph, but for those who don’t, this is an excellent alternative and nice day away from your hotel for some pampering. Conveniently located at the entrance of Pueblo Las Dunas, right between the hotels Melia Cayo Santa Maria and Melia Las Dunas, the “Yhi” name is Melia’s own and the name it uses internationally for all its hotel spas. The Yhi Spa Aguas Claras offers an impressive selection of treatments that will soothe mind, body and soul, as well as a broad hydrothermal circuit and numerous relaxation areas. The Aguas Claras Yhi Spa building is also home to the Yhi Beauty Salon. The name “Yhi” is derived from the name of the goddess of light in Australian Aboriginal Karraur mythology.