Hostal Selfa

Relax on the serene terrace or wander through the peaceful garden. Enjoy local cuisine at this welcoming hideaway.

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor Space
  • City view
The current price is AED 136
AED 152 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

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
This smoke-free guesthouse features WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden.
Air-conditioned accommodations at Hostal Selfa are accessible via exterior corridors and offer minibars. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Activities

  • Beach access

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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 August 20 and September 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 63102914374

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 27 #105-A e/ 1 & 2, Varadero, Varadero, Matanzas, 42200

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Selfa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostal Selfa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Selfa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Selfa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostal Selfa located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Varadero Beach and Artisan Market. Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall and Josone Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hostal Selfa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 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

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best was Selfa, the owner, that made us feel like at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv

Amazing service and great and clean room. Good area to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Hasnat

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

SENOZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Selfa's casa
We stayed for 4 nights and we recommend Hostal Selfa to everyone. Selfa is very hospitable, the room is extremely clean and spacious, the location is central and very close to the beach, the terrace of the room is a bonus. Thank you Selfa!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful host. Very clean room and bathroom and complete amenities. Very close to the beach, restaurants, shops and markets. Really positive experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

James

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

Rutger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay. The owners are very kind and the breaks fast was really good! Also was it possible for us the have the breakfast as lunch and change some money. The owners were very helpful. Location was good, close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

10/10 Excellent

Temenuga

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

Csilla

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

Denise

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

Xiomara Barbara

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

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

Mira

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

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

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

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Habitacion limpia y confortable muy cerca de la playa y de buenos restaurantes. Selfa es una anfitriona maravillosa y muy atenta que te hace sentir como en tu casa. Desayuno muy rico!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and thoughtful proprietor. Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospedagem confortável e tranquila
Otimo custo beneficio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024