Nestled in a charming setting, Hostal Selfa offers an inviting retreat with a tranquil garden and serene terrace. Connect to WiFi, indulge in local cuisine for breakfast, and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk while appreciating the helpful staff.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Lounge area
24/7 front desk
Internet access
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Television
Garden
Terrace
The current price is $37
$37
$41 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Room options
View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
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
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
Hostal Selfa offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Varadero Beach. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Activities
Beach access
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between August 20 and September 30.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property only accepts cash.
Property Registration Number 63102914374
Also known as
Hostal Selfa Cardenas
Hostal Selfa Varadero
Hostal Selfa Guesthouse
Hostal Selfa Guesthouse Varadero
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostal Selfa currently open?
The property is closed between August 20 and September 30.
Does Hostal Selfa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal Selfa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Selfa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Selfa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal Selfa.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Selfa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hostal Selfa and nearby?
Hostal Selfa has a garden.
Does Hostal Selfa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio and a yard.
What's the area around Hostal Selfa like?
Hostal Selfa is a short 12-minute walk from Varadero Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Artisan Market.
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Hostal Selfa Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Great stay
Selfa was a fabulous host. She helped organise a snorkelling excursion and a shared taxi for me back to the airport. The breakfast was delicious with homemade croquettes and dessert!
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
The best was Selfa, the owner, that made us feel like at home.
Mildred
Mildred, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2024
Amazing service and great and clean room. Good area to stay in.
Yaniv
Yaniv, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2023
Good location, clean, easy parking.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
The place was very well located. Few minutes walk from the beach. It room was very comfortable and the service was great.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
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.
Hasnat
Hasnat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
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!
SENOZ
SENOZ, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
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.
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2024
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.
Aimee
Aimee, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2023
The property was extremely clean and the reception was very warm and friendly. I felt comfortable and at ease almost immediately
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2022
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.
Rutger
Rutger, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2022
Zelfs is amazing, super friendly,.like a second mom
Joao
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2023
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!!!
Temenuga
Temenuga, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
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.
Csilla
Csilla, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Very nice host goes above and beyond to help anyway they can
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2022
I LOVE everything about that property. Very clean, space etc Selfa was very helpfull and friendly. It's was amazing. 😘
Xiomara Barbara
Xiomara Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2023
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.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2023
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!
Mira
Mira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
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.
Narmeen
Narmeen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
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
Marina
Marina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2025
FREDERIC
FREDERIC, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Un très beau séjour à Varadero, nous avons été très bien accueillis par nos hôtes, la chambre est adaptée pour 2 avec une salle de bains fonctionnelle. Le petit-déjeuner est très copieux. Un grand merci à nos hôtes très arrangeants dans le quotidien Je recommande cet hébergement.