Mara Hostal

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Artisan Market

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Point of interest
Private kitchen
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Room options

Basic Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Hostal pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg 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?

Checkout 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

8.2

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Sten

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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