Hotel Moka

Location: Trinidad, Cienfuegos & the Central Colonial Hub | Cuba

Price guide: £££££ Less than £100 per person per night

Heralded as Cuba’s only real eco-resort, Hotel Moka is the place to stay in Cuba’s notorious eco-village, Las Terrazas. Hotel Moka revolves around nature – as demonstrated by the towering lime tree that twists its way up through the hotel’s multi-tiered lobby – and the blossoming gardens, pretty water fountains and surrounding forest only add to this effect.

Perfect forEco-conscious travellers and nature-lovers.

In the knowLas Terrazas is a unique eco-village in Cuba, dreamt up in the 1960s to tackle the deforestation that threatened the region at the time.

Recommended for...

Eco-tourism
Guesthouse or Inn
Hideaway
Off the Beaten Track

Hotel Overview

Where

70km west of Havana in the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve.

Rooms at Hotel Moka

You’ll feel closer than ever to nature staying at Hotel Moka. Rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows and furnished balconies, and in the bathrooms you’ll find large tubs looking out over the lush woodland. As well as the rooms there are five guesthouses which are suspended amidst the trees and are integrated into the homes of local residents, perfect for guests who want to interact with the local community.

Food and facilities

There’s a bar, restaurant and shop at Hotel Moka, as well as an information centre that offers advice on the local area. The colonial-style building is interlaced with gardens and there’s also a swimming pool and tennis court.

Activities at Hotel Moka

The rich landscape begs to be explored: whether you’re trekking, horse-back riding or even zip-lining through the forest. The region is a hub for bird-watching, and you can tour the ruins of some of Cuba’s earliest coffee plantations, or visit the community-based arts and crafts workshops.