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Hostal Selfa

Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, near Varadero Beach

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Beach nearby
Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Minibar, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • City view
The current price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Calle 27 #105-A e/ 1 & 2, Varadero, Varadero, Matanzas, 42200
  • Varadero Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Artisan Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Varadero (VRA-Juan Gualberto Gomez)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Beach nearby

Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Varadero

At Hostal Selfa you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Varadero Beach and Artisan Market. .This smoke-free guest house offers a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and luggage storage. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and noon. .With a stay at this Varadero guest house, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Josone Park.
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What's nearby

  • Varadero Beach - 12 min walk
  • Artisan Market - 13 min walk
  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall - 19 min walk
  • Todo En Uno - 3 min drive
  • Josone Park - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café 27 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa del miel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Caleta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don Alex - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas.com - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hostal Selfa

Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, near Varadero Beach
Hostal Selfa offers its guests a terrace and a garden. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

This Varadero guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at Hostal Selfa is accessible via exterior corridors and offers minibars. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Beach

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 August and 30 September.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostal Selfa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 63102914374

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hostal Selfa Cardenas
Hostal Selfa Varadero
Hostal Selfa Guesthouse
Hostal Selfa Guesthouse Varadero

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostal Selfa?

Hostal Selfa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Selfa?

As of 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Selfa on 14 Mar 2025 start from AU$66.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hostal Selfa?

Yep, Hostal Selfa is a short 12-minute walk from Varadero Beach.

Does Hostal Selfa serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 6 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostal Selfa?

No, Hostal Selfa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostal Selfa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hostal Selfa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hostal Selfa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy limpio y la señora muy agradable y servicial cerca d la playa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Narmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing location! Literally a two min walk to the beach. The entry to the beach is in a quieter part of the beach too. Loved the room. Clean! Towels provided. She even provides water bottles at 1usd each which is convenient since there's nowhere to get water nearby. I bought instant noodles and she insisted on making them for me. She's so sweet. Breakfast was also great and a steal for 5usd. She will also arrange airport transportation if required. Only downsides I would say is the wifi situation, this casa is advertised as having wifi but you have to walk to the nearby etecsa (5min walk) buy one hour wifi cards (50peso each) to be able to access the wifi I suggest buying a lot as they seem to run out before the one hour is over. Also if you want to go dancing on Rd 42 or 62, I'd suggest staying closer as none of the street transport is willing to take you there at night from Rd 27. Still preferred this location for the price value and proximity to the beach. Lots of Love to Selfa! She also has an adorable 20 year old dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hemos estado muy agusto! Repetiríamos sin duda😊 Gracias por todo Selfa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selfa is a lovely and amazing host! The accommodation is super clean, affordable and quiet. She will treat you like a son/ daughter! I got sick and she made tea 😍😍😍😍 Super safe if you are traveling solo also! She serves an amazing and complete breakfast for $5 I super recommend staying here if you are coming to varadero - great location also If you want to do a day trip I highly recommend cayo blanco! Cayo Blanco is a paradise and I super recommend! I made my reservation through Havanatur - $75/ person They were very punctual and organized The staff were very attentive and made sure everyone was satisfied and happy! It was a lot of fun. Open bar It’s “all inclusive” but getting at the island, the pinas coladas and coconut water are not. Also, make sure to ask for sealed water bottles - im sure they are just filling bottles with tap water, i could see it wasn’t clean Food The lunch is included however very poor options. The lobster was the only thing that tasted good but it made me extremely sick. I have no idea how that is prepared and if it’s safe to eat. Now I am having tea while vomiting . Not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lívia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento excelente! Quarto com banheiro privativo, muito bom. D. Selfa foi muito prestativa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice host goes above and beyond to help anyway they can
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasnat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selfa is a great host! A great value-for-money option in Varadero. Close to almost everything. Just 10 minutes walk to the Viazul bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home
The owners of the Casa are super nice and will help you with everything you need. They will offer better exchange rate for your USD/EUR, do your laundry and give you the low down on where is good to eat. On top of this they are just really nice people that we enjoyed meeting. We felt at home here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very well located. Few minutes walk from the beach. It room was very comfortable and the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Hostal Selfa
My friend and I stayed at Selfa's place for two nights and it was wonderful. Selfa herself helped coordinate our taxi ride from Havana to Varadero and Varadero to the airport on our way out. She served delicious breakfasts in the morning and sat and chatted with us. She gave us really great recommendations for food and directions to access the local tourist bus. Her place is very clean and welcoming. The room was spacious and the bathroom was functional and attached to the room. There was even a balcony and a separate living room-type area next door to the bedroom. I would highly recommend Hostal Selfa for friends traveling together, couples, or even families!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Varadero
Selfa is a lovely lady who made us very welcome. I can't recommend this place enough, we absolutely loved it and were so sad to leave. We particularly loved the roof terrace and Selfa's amazing breakfasts, so much so that we wanted to return towards the end of our trip but unfortunately there was no availability. If we go back to Varadero again we will definitely stay with Selfa. The beach is so close too, and there are shops, bars and restaurants nearby too. Selfa's place is absolutely perfect.
Garden terrace for beautiful breakfasts
Perfect private terrace
Selfa's breakfast is the best in Cuba
Beautiful view of the sunset from roof terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely clean and the reception was very warm and friendly. I felt comfortable and at ease almost immediately
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianelys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Súper bien selfa es muy amable y cariñosa te trata como familia te orienta y ayuda en lo que necesitas y el café en la mañana siempre para nosotros Gracias selfa
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Temenuga

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selfa is an amazing host -- very warm and welcoming! She made us breakfast every morning and helped us get a taxi to the airport at the end of our stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zelfs is amazing, super friendly,.like a second mom

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE everything about that property. Very clean, space etc Selfa was very helpfull and friendly. It's was amazing. 😘
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selfa was really nice and helpful. The room is comfortable and equipped with TV, A/C, and fridge. The beach is 2 minutes from the property. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selfa, Dianelys and Alejandro were the most hospitable, friendly and helpful hosts we have come across here in Cuba. Their place was beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast was huge, affordable and the best breakfast we had here in Cuba. The room was spacious, cool and well worth the money. They had great suggestions for food including El Toro. Other good places to eat locally were Don Alex, Cafe Quitrin and Palmares. Please stay here, you will not regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Place was good, has separate entrance. Very close to the beach and close to the Bus station. Had a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022