There’s a sparkling, new hotel option in one of Cuba’s most popular travel regions.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Iberostar Holguín, its first five-star hotel in the province of Holguín, Cuba’s third most popular destination. The hotel’s November 15 opening date adds to Iberostar’s portfolio in Cuba while the chain celebrates its 25th anniversary on the island.

"The opening of Iberostar Holguín is another step forward in our sustainable development strategy for Cuba, as well as further proof of our commitment to the local community,” said Aurelio Vázquez, Global COO for Iberostar Group. “The Iberostar Holguín offers our guests a superb range of first-class services and is a clear example of Iberostar’s determination to guarantee excellence.”

Iberostar Holguín comprises 12 low-rise buildings that blend in perfectly with their surroundings and house 638 rooms, six restaurants and four swimming pools. new hotel also offers the magnificent Star Prestige service, an adults-only area with a wide range of premium amenities, including the best rooms, access to exclusive area, and special services. At the Iberostar Holguín, guests opting for the Star Prestige experience can also relax on a sun terrace furnished with Bali beds, dine in an exclusive restaurant, and enjoy drinks in the open bar lounge.

facilities at the Iberostar Holguín include a stunning tropical garden inspired by the natural backdrop and blends into the area’s characteristic scenery. Palm trees and local flora such as dwarf cacti and jacaranda trees form a unique landscaped setting.

Entertainment is a major reason to choose this hotel, the first in the eastern region to boast its very own water park. Its extensive range of daytime and evening leisure activities will provide guests with the chance to discover authentic Cuban culture.

For this hotel chain, gastronomy represents a commitment to tradition, combining with new culinary concepts with superb ingredients. Guests at the Iberostar Holguín will enjoy a wide range of healthy dishes created by the hotel’s chefs, featuring international and local dishes with touches of African and Spanish culinary traditions. Asian cuisine is another of the gastronomy options available at the Iberostar Holguín, which boasts six restaurants and nine bars, guaranteeing dining options to suit all tastes.

Iberostar Holguín is the ideal spot for sea lovers. Playa Pesquero nestles on the North Coast, one of the Caribbean’s best-known stretches of coastline, featuring a succession of coves and bays dotted with cliffs covered in lush vegetation and fine white sandy beaches. Fans of scuba diving and snorkelling will revel in the stunning natural sight of brightly-coloured fish swimming in one of the world’s largest coral reefs, situated just 15 km from the hotel.

Back on dry land, the adventurous guest will find perfect routes in areas such as La Mensura Nature Park, Sierra Cristal National Park and Guayabo Waterfall. Visitors can go hiking, marvel at waterfalls of up to 100 metres high, and admire the wealth of biodiversity that characterises the eastern side of the island.

Pre-Columbian culture for all. Just a few kilometres from the hotel lies towns such as Banes, known as Cuba’s ‘capital of archaeology,’ Gibara, and the city of Holguín itself, all boasting historic quarters with a unique cultural wealth. The lively boulevards are lined with theatres and host countless film and music festivals, offering visitors the chance to experience the thrills and excitement of Cuba’s true essence.

In short, the Iberostar Holguín offers an appealing mix of attractions that set it apart from other hotels, combined with a full range of services, leisure and entertainment guaranteeing an authentic Cuban experience for visitors opting to spend their holidays on the island.