Farallon del Caribe, Granma Province: "Farallon del Caribe Hotel, 4 Star" Top 5 Page for this destination Cuba Hotel Tip by YanetT

This is the second (and larger of the two hotels) at Marea, Granma Province in Sierra Mountains.

This impressive, 140-room resort sits on a small hill overlooking the beautiful bay of Marea del Portillo. Exclusive to ALBATours, the Club Amigo Farallon del Caribe is as popular now as when it was introduced 1993.

Location:
5 minutes to the beach and 1-1/2 hours from the airport.
photo from website, will be replaced by my own shortly

Unique Qualities: Facilities:
Swimming pool with children’s area • Swim-up bar • Complimentary sun lounges • Restaurants • Bars • Pool table • Scuba diving • Ping pong • Safety deposit boxes at front desk (limited availability) • Beauty salon • Boutique • Medical services • Car rental • Tour desk • Taxi service • Babysitting services

Hotel Room, air-conditioned, 2 twin beds, telephone, satellite TV, bathroom with shower, balcony, 220 V (converters required) and 110V only in bathroom.
(Max. occ. 3.)

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily • Option to dine at Club Amigo Marea del Portillo (reserve 24 hours in advance at front desk) • Domestic drinks (10am-11pm) • Welcome cocktails • Snacks • Non-motorized watersports including snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks and catamarans • Introductory scuba lesson in pool • Daytime tennis • Bicycles • Games • Theme nights • Daily activities and evening entertainment

Calling All Kids
Supervised children’s activities 9am-4pm for children 4-12 years. (Minimum number of children required).

Repeat Guests
Private dinner with wine. Date of last visit required at time of booking.

A La Carte Special
For an extra $15US per person, per meal you can enjoy dining at 4 à la carte restaurants: La Encenada, La Arboleda, Ole Ole and Cayo Portillito. Paid locally at front desk.

Kids Special
Special rates for children (12 years & under) in own room when travelling with 2 adults.
2 trips to Cayo Blanco per week $14CAD per person paid locally
Book 24 hours in advance at front desk.

Info on Granma Province

http://www.gocuba.ca/eng/dest/gra.htm

Address: Marea del Portillo, Granma Province
Comparison: about average
Directions: In a bay situated in Sierra Maestra Mountains, 18 kilometres from town of Pilon. One and a half hour bus ride from Manzanillo Airport
othercontact: http://www.cuba.tc/Marea/CuMarDe
Phone: TOLL FREE 1-800-645-1179
Price: US$40-80
Theme: Hotel