Hotels Open in Cuba Right Now (2026 Update)

Cuba's energy situation has made headlines, and many UK travellers are asking a simple, sensible question: which hotels are actually open? This page is our live answer. It lists the hotels we are booking right now, kept current as the picture changes, so you can plan with confidence rather than guesswork.

If you've landed here from our guide on whether Cuba is safe to visit in 2026, this is the practical companion: not "is it safe", but "where can I actually stay".

Is Cuba Open for Tourism in 2026?

Yes. Cuba is open to tourism and the hotels we book are operating normally. Flights are the one thing to plan around: there are no direct UK routes and options are limited in 2026, so we confirm live availability before quoting (see our flights to Cuba guide). The well-documented power shortages mainly affect residential neighbourhoods and the national grid, not the major international resorts.

That's because the large hotel chains operating in Cuba run their own backup generators, water systems and fuel reserves. Guests at these properties typically experience normal air conditioning, hot water, lighting and kitchens throughout their stay. The hotels below are the ones we trust to deliver that standard.

Hotels Currently Open in Cuba

These are the hotels we are actively working with as of June 2026, grouped by chain and city. All are operating normally with their own power and water resilience. We update this list as availability changes.

Meliá Hotels

Havana

• Meliá Cohiba ★★★★★

• Meliá Habana ★★★★★

• Tryp Habana Libre ★★★★

Varadero

• Sol Palmeras ★★★★

• Meliá Varadero ★★★★★

• Meliá Las Américas ★★★★★ (adults only, 18+)

• Meliá Internacional ★★★★★

Trinidad

• Meliá Trinidad Península ★★★★★

Iberostar Hotels

Havana

• Iberostar Selection Parque Central ★★★★★

• Iberostar Marqués de la Torre ★★★★

Varadero

• Iberostar Selection Varadero ★★★★★

This is a working list, not the whole map of Cuba. If you have a specific resort or area in mind, tell us what you're looking for and we'll confirm current availability for your dates.

Why We Only Work With These Hotels

Two reasons, and both protect you.

Quality and resilience. Every hotel above is a property we know delivers a reliable stay, with proper power, water, food and service even in a challenging operating environment. We'd rather offer a shorter, honest list than sell you a room in a hotel that can't guarantee the basics.

Sanctions compliance. The United States government maintains a restricted list of Cuban hotels (often called the Cuba Restricted List) tied to entities under US Treasury sanctions. Travelfab does not book any hotel on that list. We're not alone in this; it's the standard responsible operators now follow.

For you, that matters in practical terms. Staying at a non-sanctioned hotel keeps your trip cleanly within international rules, helps payments process smoothly, and avoids the kind of US-travel complications (such as future ESTA eligibility questions) that can arise around Cuba travel. Every hotel on our list above sits firmly outside the restricted list.

Which Resort Area Is Right for You?

Cuba isn't one destination. The open hotels above sit in three very different places.

• Havana, the capital: classic cars, live music, colonial squares and rooftop bars. Best for a city break or the first leg of a multi-centre trip.

• Varadero, Cuba's flagship beach resort: 20km of white sand and the strongest concentration of all-inclusive hotels. Best for a relaxing beach holiday.

• Trinidad, a UNESCO-listed colonial town near the south coast, quieter and more characterful. Best paired with Havana or Varadero.

Many of our travellers combine two or three, typically a few nights in Havana followed by the beach in Varadero. See the full picture on our Cuba destination page.