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Casa Karelia

2.5 star property
Beachfront apartment with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Courtyard
Comfort Triple Room | Television
Front of property
Comfort Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Interior
Consider a stay at Casa Karelia and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

Sleeps 326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Karelia

Beachfront apartment with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
WiFi in public areas, spa services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Self parking is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. The apartment features a dining area and a dining table, plus a hair dryer and a shower. A TV and an iron/ironing board are among the other amenities available to guests.
This apartment offers 2 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (CUP 2 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 2 units
  • Built in 1958
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - January 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: CUP 2 per 24-hour period (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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Casa Karelia Varadero
Casa Karelia Apartment
Casa Karelia Apartment Varadero

About the neighborhood

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Map
Calle 43 entre 2da y 3ra, NÂș 214, Varadero, Varadero, Matanzas, 42200

What's nearby

  • Las 8000 Taquillas Park and Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Josone Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Todo En Uno - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Artisan Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Varadero Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Karelia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Karelia?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Karelia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Casa Karelia?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Casa Karelia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Casa Karelia located?

This apartment building is situated on the beach.

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Casa Karelia Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were made to feel very welcome here by the owners and they provided us with a lovely breakfast and good advice on recommended local restaurants / live music. The property is only a couple of hundred metres from the beach which is one of the best I have ever visited. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karelia is a wonderful host. The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

hĂŒseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were quite helpful! The only issue was that they dont know English but not a big deal considering the translation is pretty easy with AI tools:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eftychia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The property was impecably clean! Karelia is lovely. Location is great. Would recommend this place for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Williamson

Disliked: Amenities, communication
It is near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katayoun

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place! Clean comfortable Wonderful host and hostess. Will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely host and Casa. For Cuban standards, comfortable and quiet. 3 short blocks from beautiful beach. Restaurants nearby.

10/10 Excellent

WILLEM-MAARTEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly hosts. Great comfortable and spacious room and courtyard. No breakfast available onsite, but great restaurants and coffee shops within 5-10 min walk. Secure parking available on-site Awesome location; beach accessible with less than 5 min walk.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing stay! Very nice people, Garcias Karelia & Victor! Greetings from Canada ! See you soon !

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great experience near to beach

The room was exactly as described, with an excellent air conditioner. It was clean and well-maintained. The check-in process was smooth, and the hotel's location was perfect – close to the beach, making it convenient for us to enjoy the sun and sand. Overall, a great experience that exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great room, great hosts

Lovely hosts, helpful and accommodating even with the language barrier. Very clean and excellent shower. Pleasant courtyard and ideal location. Comms were sketchy but I'm going to put that down to everything in Cuba being a little unreliable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karelia is a lovely host, she let me use the room for extra hours for a small charge. There is a nice garden patio to sit in. This is a great budget option in an expensive area. There is no breakfast and it is a 5-10 min walk to the nearest shops.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

She is a great host. House is so clean. She helped us with everything. Just to make your life easy in Varadero exchange money in Havana not in Varadero and book bus tickets.

10/10 Excellent

Evelien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location near the beach and clean property. The number in the bookingemail is not correct. Take that into account.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely and Comfortable Stay

Lovely stay with Karelia and Victor. They know very little English, but we're warm and helpful and we did fine with our limited Español. There are no breakfasts offered now because Karelia told me sadly she could not obtain eggs or bread regularly because of food shortages. Very comfortable, a shirt 2 blocks to the beach. There was a bright street light right over our car parked out front so felt very safe, and there was plenty of available parking. I would stay there again in a heartbeat if I was going back to Varadero.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect location, but bring your own pillows

No Wi-Fi, contrary to the advertisement in hotels.com. There is a Wi-Fi connection, but you need an internet card to gain access. And even the Wi-Fi connection, you have to ask for it. It was not pro offered. The pillows were extremely thin and uncomfortable. The second bad, the equivalent of a cot, had a sagging mattress. It provided a terrible sleep. The breakfast is $5 American per person and includes coffee, eggs, with or without ham and cheese, and toast. The back patio area allows for outdoor seating. There is a place outside to wash your feet so you don't bring sand inside. That was deeply appreciated. The staff on site are the owners of the home, and they are very friendly. The location of the home is absolutely perfect. I repeat perfect. It's a mere three blocks to the beach and restaurants are two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tugba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and lovely host! We would definitely come back here if we revisit Varadero. The rooms were super clean and quiet. They also provided us breakfast for $5 per person, it was nice too. We are so glad to meet them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Une trĂšs bonne casa particular Ă  Varadero

Nous avons sĂ©journĂ© 3 nuits Ă  la casa Karelia Ă  Varadero que nous recommandons. En effet, la casa est bien situĂ©e dans la ville ,le cadre est agrĂ©able , proche de la plage et de la rue principale et la chambre est trĂšs confortable et trĂšs propre, ainsi que la salle de bain , le petit dĂ©jeunĂ© est trĂšs correct . En plus le lit est refait tous les jours, possibilitĂ© de faire sĂ©cher son linge en terrasse . Et les propriĂ©taires sont d'une gentillesse sans Ă©gal , toujours aimables et souriants, toujours prĂȘts Ă  nous aider et Ă  nous donner des bonnes adresses de restos, ou de bars. Nous les remercions chaleureusement pour ce sĂ©jour passĂ© chez eux . Un sans faute et une trĂšs bonne casa particular Ă  Varadero .TrĂšs bonne adresse . Dominique et Bernard de France
Extérieur trÚs agréable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfeita para quem nao quer resort

A Casa da Karelia Ă© extremamente bonita e aconchegante. Tudo muito limpo e com uma localização excelente! Fizemos tudo a pĂ©, inclusive a vinda e ida do terminal de ĂŽnibus, sĂŁo 7 quarteirĂ”es. Ao final da rua jĂĄ se encontra a praia super azul com tendas de palha gratuitas. Nas redondezas recomendamos comer no Rigo's Pizza (rua 50), CafĂ© Cubita (entre rua 25-30), Sabor Cubano (entre 40-41), no Pan.com vende-se um HambĂșrguer bom e barato, fica dentro do complexo Clube Ócio na rua 44. Neste mesmo complexo hĂĄ uma cafeteira estilo Starbucks chamada Caffecino. Nela os preços sĂŁo mais salgados porĂ©m tudo com Ăłtima qualidade. Fizemos tudo a pĂ© pq nĂŁo ligamos de andar, mas caso seja um problema para vc a todo momento passam Coco tĂĄxis, charretes e tĂĄxis de carros antigos logo na Avenida da pousada tambĂ©m. Karelia Ă© muito atenciosa e tambĂ©m nos deu dicas Ăłtimas sobre onde comer. Por um problema de distribuição do pais, acabamos ficando sem energia eletrica por 24hs, porem Karelia e seu marido gentilmente nos foneceram uma lanterna/luminaria para passamos a noite alem de tb recomendarem onde poderiamos comprar comida ja que a maioria dos lugares acabaram fechando. No geral, adoramos! Se vc busca um lugar confortĂĄvel, limpo e com boa localização, fique na casa da Karelia. Caso queira luxo, busque um dos resorts.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Muy bien

Buen recibimiento y delicioso desayuno.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nette locatie en op loopafatand van het meeste in de omgeving. Strand 5 min winkels en restaurants ook op loopafstand. Host is vriendelijk en ze hebben een hond en een papagaai. Internet mag je een uurtje gebruik van maken. Alleen verwacht er niet te veel van zoals eigenlijk heel Cuba.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024