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Gorgeous facades, evocative history and natural wonders: Cuba has no shortage of outstanding hotels outside Havana


IBEROSTAR GRAND HOTEL, TRINIDAD This once-abandoned building has been sympathetically rebuilt and retains its beautiful original facade. The adult-only property is part of Iberostar’s Grand Collection. Rooms surround an interior courtyard and the design reflects its heritage. thegrandcollection.com


MELIA SANTIAGO DE CUBA HOTEL, SANTIAGO The only five-star property in Santiago, the 302-room hotel is close to the historical centre. The highest floors offer superb views towards the Sierra Maestra mountains. Facilities include palm-fringed swimming pools — two for adults and one for children. meliacuba.com


HOTEL MOKA, LAS TERRAZAS With a giant tree growing through the lobby (and out of the roof), this unusual hotel is in keeping with its natural surroundings. It overlooks a lake in a forest that’s part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to an eco-village community. hotelmoka-lasterrazas.com


Iberostar Grand Hotel, Trinidad


HOTEL E GRAN HOTEL, CAMAGUEY Built in 1939 in the old quarter of Camaguey, illustrious past guests include Ernest Hemingway. The five-storey colonial-style building, decorated with wood carvings, has 72 simply furnished, comfortable bedrooms and a swimming pool. islazul.cu


Melia Santiago de Cuba Hotel, Santiago


PARADISUS RIO DE ORO RESORT & SPA, GUARDALAVACA Tucked away in Bahia de Naranjo Natural Park, this ultra all-inclusive adult-only property is perfect for relaxing. Overlooking a coral reef, the 354-room resort has a spa, lagoon swimming pool and suites with butler service. meliacuba.com


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HORIZONTES LOS JAZMINES, VINALES This pastel-pink mansion occupies an unrivalled location overlooking the dramatic landscape of the UNESCO-listed Vinales Valley. It has a large outdoor pool and is 10 minutes from Indian Cave with its dramatic stalagmites and stalactites. hotelescubanacan.com


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