Casa Camila : Cienfuegos

Located overlooking the  Caribbean waters at Cienfuegos Bay, the private Casa Camila uniquely offers a boutique hotel style experience for those enjoying a night or two in Cienfuegos.

The French colonial style building dates back to 1891 with wooden gable roofing and tiling and yu could be in New Orleans and not Cienfuegos. Interestingly the buildings of this style were produced almost flat packed in the USA and shipped by boat to the French Caribbean. With Cienfuegos having so much French colonial influence and settlers, this building arrived here and is now a protected heritage property in Cuba.

Casa Camila is one of a few very unique buildings in this exclusive neighbourhood called Punta Gorda, which is a 25 minute walk or short drive from the centre. Here in the 1990s a major project was launched to clean up and renovate the area after hurricane damage and to turn the area into a municipal park. Locals and visitors come here for the sea air and the amazing sunsets and its a lovely stroll along the short promenade  to find a vantage point for the sunset.

The owners  at Casa Camila take great pride in the high-quality finish throughout their boutique accommodation and the large rooms are furnished to a very high standard with modern bathrooms and full air conditioning. Two rooms are duplex style with beds available on the upper floor and downstairs, making the rooms perfect for families or those guests requiring more space.

The terrace at the back of the Casa looks directly onto the ocean  and it is possible to jump straight into the water from the comfortable sun deck that has  sun loungers and comfy chairs. Breakfast can be served al fresco on the terrace and the quality of the food served matches that of the stylish accommodation.

It is also possible to enjoy dinner here as Casa Camila also has a small restaurant open to non residents and you can enjoy  dinner as the sun sets over the bay.