Iberostar Selection Ensenachos and Iberostar Coral Ensenachos
Selection section is for everyone, Coral section is adults only
(formerly Occidental Royal Hideaway Ensenachos)

• Rating : 4½-stars
• Type : All-Inclusive Beach Resort
• Rooms section Selection : 460
• Rooms section Coral : 46
• Number of buildings:
- 24 (2-storey)
- 23 (1-storey)
• Opening date : December 2005
• Owner : Grupo Gaviota S.A. (Cuba)
• Management : Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Spain)
• Beach : Playa El Megano / Playa Ensenachos
• Neighbor hotels: None
• Check-in 14:00 / Check-out 12:00 (Late checkout $ available)
• Section Coral is adults only
• Section Selection is for everyone
• All-Inclusive Plan :
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Snacks
- A variety of daily activities
- Non-motorized water sports
- Evening entertainment
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This hotel is located on Cayo Ensenachos, a small island off the north coast of Cuba, in the province of Villa Clara (101 km from the International Airport Santa Clara / SNU). Along with its two neighbors, Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Las Brujas, they together forms a group of keys called "Cayos de Villa Clara" (aka Cayos de la Herradura or Cayeria del Norte); and this little group of islands is part of a larger archipelago called "Jardines del Rey" (King's Gardens).
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• Selection section west zone: 270 suites
• Selection section east zone: 190 suites
• Coral section (adults only): 46 luxury villas
All Suites:
• Air-conditioned + Ceiling fan
• 1 King or 2 Double beds
• Complete bathroom
• Balcony or Terrace
• Safety deposit box (see link below)
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Bathrobe and slippers (Spa-Suites)
• Electricity: 220 Volts (see link below)
• Room service (11am to 11pm)
• Minibar (restocked daily)
• Coffee maker
• Satellite TV and CD/DVD player
• Telephone
Duplex Suites:
• Laid out in two levels. Ground level: sitting and dining room. Upper level: Bedroom
• Water circuit at the Spa inlcuded
• 20% discount on Spa treatments
Coral Suites:
• Jacuzzi on terrace
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Kitchenette
• Buttler service
• Private check-in
• Separate sitting and dining room
• 24-hour room service
• Premium toiletries
• Daily turdown service
Picture of the in-room safe and its dimensions
• Buffet "Ventanas" International Cuisine (Main building), hours: 7:00-10:00 / 12:30-14:30 / 18:30-22:00
• Snack bar "Marino", hours: 11:00-18:00
• Snack bar "Mégano", hours: 11:00-18:00
• Beach Ranchon "Rancho Megano"
• A la carte "Azia" Japonese Cuisine (Teppanyaki tables and Sushi bar) (Main building), hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte "Palazzo" Italian Cuisine (Main building), hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte "La Punta del Pirata" Mediterranean , hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte "Atizador" Steak House , hours: 18:30-22:00
• Gourmet Restaurant "El Colonial". Exclusive to guests staying in the Coral villas
Booking in advance and dress code required for dinners at à-la-carte restaurants. Diet and vegetarian dishes (on request). Live entertainment at some restaurants
• Lobby Bar, hours: 7:00am to 1:00 am
• Cigar lounge ($), hours: 17:00 to 23:00
• Pool bar "El Marino", hours: 11:00 to 18:00
• Pool bar "El Megano", hours: 11:00 to 18:00
• Swim-up bars, hours: 9:30 to 18:00
• Beach Bar Ensenachos
• Beach Bar Megano
• Night Club, hours: 19:00 to 3:00am
• Beach Bar Nautico, Coral sector
• Coral swim-up bar , hours: 9:30 to 18:00 pm
• 3 pools (freshwater)
• 1 children pool
• Waterpark for children
• Mini-club (ages 4 to 12)
• Babysitting ($)
• Gym, Beauty salon and Spa (see link below)
• Wifi (see link below)
• 3 Tennis courts (with night lighting)
• Theater (462 seats)
• Non-motorized water sports
• Snorkeling equipment
• Aqua gym and waterpolo
• Dancing and Spanish lessons
• Variety of land sports and games
• Beach palapas / Pool Shades
• Lounge chairs (beach and pools)
• Nautical club
• Beach volleyball
• Beach towel service
• Club House
• Evening shows
• Currency exchange
• Gift Shop ($)
• Tour desks ($)
• Jeep, Car & Scooter Rental ($)
• Laundry service ($)
• Parking
• 3 Conference rooms (connected) ($)
• Panoramic Bus service between hotels and plazas ($)
• Most services and facilities are accessible for people with restricted mobility
• Motorized water sports ($) and scuba diving ($) available at the Marina Gaviota.
• Medical services ($) are provided at the International Clinic Santa Maria, doctor on call 24/7.
Hotel Iberostar Ensenachos
Cayo Ensenachos, Cayeria del Norte, Caibarien, 52700, Villa Clara, Cuba
Phone: (53 42) 35 0300
Fax: (53 42) 35 0301
Email - Sales: jefe.ventas@ensenachos.co.cu
Email - Reservations: jreservas@ensenachos.co.cu
Email - General Manager: director.general@ensenachos.co.cu
Other useful contact information (tourist services and assistance)
Good to know :
This hotel is a "one-island/one-hotel" concept making it a very private. There's no Ocean View rooms at this hotel.
Please note that since the summer 2014, naturism is no longer allowed in Playa Ensenachos (near Coral section). The only Clothing Optional beach in the Cayos de Villa Clara is in Playa Cañon on Cayo Santa Maria, in front and between the hotels Sol Cayo Santa Maria and Melia Buenavista.
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