Oct 21 2013
Name: Bernard and Iduna
Country: Aruba
I stayed here at: 06/10/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: We were already tipped for this casa by friends and we found out that it was even better! From the beginning till we left, we had a very great time. Not only because Herman, Yolanda and their family did everything to make us feel comfortable and at home, but also because the city and the nature around Trinidad were impressive! Although Herman told us a lot about Cuba and it's society, we are still puzzled..... Cuba is beautiful, fascinating and intruiging and to stay a few days with Herman, Yolanda and their family makes you feel like you're a part of it. Even daily Trinidad life comes to you:-) I will only mention 'eeeee pan' and the rest you have to find out yourselves! So, if you want to enjoy Cuban life and food, stay at Casa el Holandes!
Casa specifics: Quiet, Elegant, Comfortable, Cozy, Patio
Amenities: Private bathroom, Minibar, Garden, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Our room was big enough, clean, had airconditioning and the bed was o.k.
How was the food they offer?: Splendid!
Other services they offer: The horse riding tour through the valley is really great. Also the trip with the old chevy throughout the countryside.
Aug 14 2013
Name: Rob Schoemaker
Country: Netherlands
I stayed here at: 07/21/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: Have been on holiday in Cuba. There we have slept in Casas via Cuba-Junky we arrived at Casa El Holandes , in Santiago de Trinidad. The name says it already owned by a Dutchman married to a Cuban Lady . You can rent a double room with air conditioning! For 25 CUC per night Very clean and well looked after, we were welcomed with open arms and even included in the family. The food was superb, both breakfast and dinner! The care was in one word: Perfect . Herman and Jolanda do everything to make you feel at home. Herman is aware of all activities in the area and can assist you with the planning / arranging of your holiday. Through him we have scuba dived (25 CUC per person per hour it was our first dive!) And everyone had a personal attendant with him/her , so the kids were in good hands! We also went horse riding in the area, and deliciously mid dived and swam in a waterfall, wonderfully refreshing! From Trinidad we went to Cienfuegos where we swam with dolphins for 50 CUC pp half an hour. It is in the dolphinarium of Cienfuegos.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Elegant, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Romantic, Charming, Patio
Amenities: Safety box, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Kingsize bed, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Clean and comfortable
How was the food they offer?: Superb !
Other services they offer: Safe box and tours in the neighborhood
Other comments: Just Do It !
Aug 11 2013
Name: Shane
Country: Ireland
I stayed here at: 07/22/2013
Casa El Hollandes
My review: We stayed at Casa El Hollandes for 3 nights and had a brilliant time. Everyone is very welcoming here. The food was great - I highly recommend the fish! The casa is only a few minutes stroll from all the sights of Trinidad. Our hosts organized a horse riding trip to the valley and a trip to the beach at Ancon which we really enjoyed. The casa is clean and our room was spacious. We would highly recommend it.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Roomy, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
July 11 2013
Name: Sarah Blackman
Country: Australia
I stayed here at: 06/24/2013
Casa el Holandes, Trinidad Cuba
My review: The casa is well located, close to town centre, the locsl market, the old town. caridad who looked after us was very lovely, friendly, and helped us throughout our stay! She helped organise taxis, transfers and activities for us. The house has air con and great meals, a nice garden table set up and a rooftop view!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Comfortable, Cozy, Patio
Amenities: Private bathroom, Breakfast service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: The room was comfortable and had air conditioning. We had a private bathroom and shower!
How was the food they offer?: Food was delicious. The girls cook very well and look after you nicely, the strawberry ice cream was amazing!
Other services they offer: We did the horse riding tour through the valley Los ingenios with yudel, who was very attentive and looked after me well considering Minot very experienced with horse riding! The swim at the falls was so wonderful too. The casa has a lot of info on other tours available and organises taxis, transfers, excursions and casas in other towns if you like!
Other comments: Thank you caridad for looking after us! Herman although we didn't meet, it was great to have prompt responses etc from you on email. Thanks we enjoyed our stay in Trinidad very much! We rated it 4 stars (for a casa)!
May 29 2013
Name: Carol-Anne Ward
Country: UK
I stayed here at: 11/05/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: We stayed at Casa El Holandes for 4 nights, but could have stayed longer. The casa its self is lovely nad we were made to feel at home as soon as we arrived by Caridad, who was truly a perfect host. We arrived late at night and were offered a drink to settle us in. The casa's location is great, just down from one of the main squares and a 5 minute walk to the main tourist area. Trinidad is a magical place and has so much to offer, staying at the casa was the perfect way to really be in touch with the real Cuban life and people. We truly loved our stay.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Hidden gem, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Our room was simple, clean and comfortable. We had a front facing room so there was a little noise from the street, but nothing to complain about. The windows let in the light and the shutters worked when you want some privacy. There was air conditioning, which kept us nice and cool while we were in the room. The bathroom was again simple and clean and the shower had hot water all the time. Our room also had its own little outside area with a small balcony to look out onto the street and a table to sit and have breakfast, which was a lovely thing every morning just sitting and listening/watching the hustle and bustle of Trinidad waking up.
How was the food they offer?: The food was great, every morning we woke to a lovely breakfast of eggs (how ever you like them), bread, fruit, tea/coffee and freshly made fruit juice. It was delicious and set us for a day of sightseeing and activities.
Other services they offer: Caridad met us on the first morning and gave us a booklet full of information on Trinidad and also on the activities they offered. We chose to do the horse riding to the sugar valleys and it was amazing! We had the most magical day of riding, talking and sightseeing - a great experience and really good value for money, we were out about 6 hours. They also offer tours to other places such as Cienfuego, Santa Clara etc - having traveled individually to these places I think the tour would have been a better way to do it.
Other comments: An overall brilliant time... we fell in love with Trinidad, its people and its sights! The casa is a welcoming, lovely and truly Cuban experience that we would recommend to anyone traveling that way. Thank you Caridad :)
May 27 2013
Name: Nell
Country: USA
I stayed here at: 05/09/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: I spent 2 weeks with a few friends in this country and all three of us wish we had been able to spend more time in Trinidad with these wonderful people. 2 nights was not enough! All the ladies of the home were so warm and generous. Herman and Yolanda were out of town while we were there, but it didn't matter. Everyone was amazing. The food was delicious. Everyone told me i would starve, since I am a vegetarian, but these ladies cooked the best soups and bean dishes! The quiet gallop of horses down the cobblestone streets, was such a welcome relief after 5 days in Havana. We met another traveler at the casa that changed plans so he could enjoy the town and casa another night. When I return, I plan to spend more time at this partcular casa and the nearby beach. Definitely recommend!!!!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Charming, Beautiful, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Queensize bed, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: I had both a fan and air-conditioning. Comfortable bed and room to hang clothes and tables to set things out. Towels were also provided.
How was the food they offer?: Delicious!!! Very accommodating!
Other services they offer: Was able to have laundry washed. Helped arrange a driver to pick us up in Havana and then take us to Santiago. New air-conditioned car.
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May 23 2013
Name: Yvonne Bunnik
Country: Holland
I stayed here at: 05/06/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: We had a great stay in casa el Holandes in Trinidad, Cuba. we stayed here two nights in may 2013 and we had a very warm welcome, a nice room and could sit and relax in the patio.
Breakfast and dinner were great; all the ladies gave us a family feeling!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Cozy, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Parking service, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: nice and clean
How was the food they offer?: very good; they make everything you like
Other comments: nice casa, quiet but close tot the centre
May 23 2013
Name: Ellen & Ruud
Country: Netherlands
I stayed here at: 03/18/2013
El Holandes
My review: We really had a wonderfull time at Casa El Holandes.
For any information we could always turn to Herman or Yolanda. They give you a warm welcome and besides that a great place to stay. Nice and clean (bath)rooms and above all delicious food.
We definitely recommend this Casa.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
Other services they offer: You can also book different tours with Herman or one of the family members as your guide. We did a tour to former sugercane plantations, with Herman and his chevrolet '57 (original refurbished). Very nice to see this area and listen to the stories told by Herman.
April 30 2013
Name: ciara murphy
Country: ireland
I stayed here at: 04/15/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: Myself and my friend (2 females) thoroughly enjoyed staying in casa el holandes. Herman, Yolanda and Carida were the perfect hosts. Herman speaks perfect English, which was great as we had very very little Spanish. We had a great day out in his classic Chevrolet, and he was the perfect guide...his knowledge surpassed that of any other guide we met in Cuba. Yolanda and Carida were very very warm and welcoming, always smiling and laughing! Yolanda spoke very little English, but she entertained us with her miming...very funny lady. The casa was lovely and homely, and had a great view over the local area. It was in a perfect location, close to the centre of Trinidad and right in the hub of the locals as well...we got a great impression of local Cuban life, and felt very safe at all times, unlike in Havana. The food was gorgeous...the breakfast was never-ending...fruit, pancakes, bread, smoothie, juice etc etc. And the dinner both nights was to die for, especially the prawns!! I would definitely go back here, and could not recommend it enough!! I just wish we were able to stay longer than 2 nights!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Charming, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Breakfast service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Very comfortable
How was the food they offer?: Delicious
Other services they offer: Tours in classic chevrolet
April 19 2013
Name: Polina
Country: Russia
I stayed here at: 02/09/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: Everything was great. Thank very much Herman, Yolanda and Caridad. Best casa I had in Cuba!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Roomy, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was the food they offer?: Everything was delicious. No matter what you choose - fish, chiken or seafodd - it will be superb!
April 4 2013
Name: E Hamer
Country: Netherlands
I stayed here at: 02/20/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: Als je Nederlands bent en alles wil weten over Cuba.
Samen met mijn vriendin heb ik 3 weken rondgereisd in Cuba en ben begonnen in Casa El Holandes. Ik kan me geen betere start bedenken omdat Herman zelf Nederlands is en al lang in Cuba woont dus veel kan vertellen over de culturele verschillen tussen zijn moederland (NL) en nieuwe thuisbasis (Cuba).
Echt een aanrader voor het begin van je reis, en Herman helpt je ook nog eens super verder met alle andere dingen die je in Cuba wilt doen of regelen.
Aanrader dus.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, No frills, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Internet for guests, TV, Safety box, Airconditioning, Minibar, Laundry service, Balcony, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
March 25 2013
Name: Wouter
Country: Belgium
I stayed here at: 01/26/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: We had a great time. Yolanda and Herman make for great hosts!
We travelled with our two small kids and were received very warmly and with full flexibility a young family needs. Even considering the casa is so popular, you do not get the feeling that you are only there for the hard currency: Yolanda and Herman take you along in their daily lives and do not try to make cash out of your every move. Apart from their human warmth, it came as quite a pleasant experience in a country where you are in fact considered a commodity.
The house is not smack in the town centre (it is only a short walk), but it gives you close interaction with everyday cuban reality in the vicinity - with some peso restaurants close by.
We can particularly recommend a visit to the family farm in the valle de los ingenios. They have wild plans, but it is already quite an experience into rural Cuba. This visit and the background-explanation that Herman and Yolanda provide for Cuban politics, Cuban daily life with all its odd things tourists want to understand... is really enriching.
The casa of Yolanda and Herman is one of the few casas where we really felt "en casa" / at home. Our kids felt free to run into the patio, we felt free to grab a cup of coffee or a spoon or other things we needed in the kitchen and at night we weren't trapped into the room with our children but sat very at ease reading and chatting in their house. And when the youngest one took a nap, the oldest one was nail-painted by Yolanda and sat with her to watch a cartoon.
In short, it met the expectations we built communicating with Herman before our visit. It was easy and efficient to make a reservation for this casa and Herman provided some tips for planning our trip before we ever set foot in Cuba! Beside our wonderful time with them, we appreciated this service-in-advance a lot!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Roomy, No frills, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: The room is big enough and they can provide an extra bed.
How was the food they offer?: Food was OK, portions large and the atmosphere very homey.
Other services they offer: excursions in and around Trinidad - in an American '50 car.
March 22 2013
Name: S M
Country: Holland
I stayed here at: 02/18/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: We enjoyed our stay with Herman, Yolanda, family and personnel very much. Before we even booked, Herman informed us well and was very helpfull. He arranged our transport by minivan (highly recommended!) and when we arrived dinner was ready thanks to Yolanda. Everyone made a big effort to make our stay pleasant. We had great conversations with Herman and - despite the language issue - also with Yolanda about life in Cuba. They made it possible to make the most of our visit. The trip by horse into the valley is really special (if you do not aspect horses and gear like at home ;-) Great views, lots to see, drinking espresso in the jungle, swimming in the natural pool and having a nice guide. Hope to come back some time!
Casa specifics: Fantastic hosts, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Private bathroom, Minibar, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: We enjoyed our room very much.
How was the food they offer?: Excellent
Other services they offer: The trips and car are super
March 20 2013
Name: Ivonne&Mathias
Country: Ireland
I stayed here at: 11/03/2013
Casa El Holandes Trinidad
My review: If you are looking for a place to stay in Trinidad look no further. We can highly recommend this casa as Herman and Yolanda will look after you very well. Breakfast and Dinner are super yummy. Don't hesitate to ask Herman for a trip to discover Trinidad area. He will suggest something that suits your interests.
The room is clean and spacious. The patio invites to chill and read a book. We stayed only 2 nights and really would have stayed longer but had already booked a hotel in Havana. Also I found it very convinient that there was no language barrier as Herman speaks fluently English. Overall we had a great time there and felt very welcomed by Herman and Yolanda and their family.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private bathroom, Minibar, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: The room was very clean.
How was the food they offer?: The food was very tasty.
Other services they offer: Herman offers trips in Trinidad area
Other comments: Highly recommend this casa. Would definitely go back!
March 18 2013
Name: Ravshan
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 02/23/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: Me and my wife stayed in Casa El Holandes for one week in February, 2013. This was our second time in Cuba. First time was in all inclusive 5 star hotel in Holguin. We liked staying in casa much more. Great hosts, Herman and his wife Yolanda did absolutely everything to make our vacation in Trinidad excellent.
Here are some details.
Booking: We arrived with no advance payment, thanks to hosts.
Transfers to/from airport: Couple of options were suggested by Herman, but we selected taxi. The price was cheaper than if we were going to find a taxi ourselves.
Casa: Clean, close to old town, museums, restos, located in a safe neighborhood. Very nice veranda to chill with a drink.
Room: Convenient, one king and one queen size bed, air conditioner, fan, etc. nice bar with lots of beer, water, etc.
Food: It was far and beyond our expectations. Yolanda’s breakfasts and dinners were really yummy and large too. Coffee was even better. Yolanda helped us to buy Cuban coffeemaker so we are enjoying Cuban coffee at home.
Excursions: Herman organizes any excursion you may need. We did diving and horse riding. Diving instructors were professionals and showed us great corals. Horse riding in the nearby valley was great too. We visited real farm (owned by hosts), former plantations owner’s house and went swimming in a waterfall.
Overall experience: Absolutely fantastic! This is how you experience real Cuba and its culture. In particular, when your hosts provide very useful advice and tips how to explore Trinidad.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Kingsize bed, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
Feb 15 2013
Name: John Lynn
Country: Ireland
I stayed here at: 01/15/2013
Casa el Holandes
My review: Herman and his lovely wife Yolanda made us feel like family and could not have been nicer. Our room was comfortable and cleaned every day. The food was so good we stayed in most evenings for dinner, and the breakfasts were delicious with masses of fresh fruit and blended juices.
Herman's knowledge of the local area is great and as well as taking us to the beach in his lovely old 53 Chevy, he drove us to many places of interest. We always felt secure in the house and everyone there was super friendly.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Internet for guests, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Very comfortable
How was the food they offer?: Excellent.
Other services they offer: Travel and local travel advice. Car to places of interest.
Other comments: This is a great house and we highly recommend it as part of your Cuba experience.
Feb 14 2013
Name: Maarten en Ruth
Country: Netherlands
I stayed here at: 01/28/2013
Casa El Holandes
My review: This is thé Casa where you feel at home! Their hospitality is great and you feel very welcome. The food (breakfast and dinner) prepared by Bertha and Rafaela is very good and tasteful. The rooms are clean and their is a hot shower. The Dutch owner Herman and his Cuban wife Yolanda made it a special casa which also offers Guided Tours with their old timer. Herman knows a lot about the spanish history around Trinidad of the sugarcane factory's. We've stayed here 4 nights and at the end we didn't want to leave...
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Cozy, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Basic and clean with hotwater shower ;-)
How was the food they offer?: Very very tasteful, love it all in the morning and the evening
Other services they offer: Guided tours in their Chevy '53 to the Beach, the ¨valle de los Ingenios¨ to the different plantations, anything what you want they can arrange for you!
Other comments: It's a very nice family
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Feb 12 2013
Name: Margot Tholhuijsen- Begeer
Country: Nederland
I stayed here at: 01/02/2013
Casa el Hollandes
My review: We have had there a lovely time!
The rooms were good and the bathroom also.
The breakfast and dinner were verry good and more than enough..
The owners are both verry Proud of Cuba and the van tell you a lot about Trinidad and Cuba.
We went to the farm of the family and that was verry nice to see.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Safe, Patio
Amenities: TV, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Kingsize bed, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Good and clean.
In the early morning you here the men where the people can buy there bread but thats a part of the live in Cuba
How was the food they offer?: Verry good ,we liked it.
The breakfast was with fruit,homemade juiche,bread,eggs,bread.
The dinner is possible when you like.
They asked us what we would like to eat and whether there where things
that we do not like.
We at fisch and It was lovely.
Other services they offer: It was always possible to ask things.
It was possible to go the farm of the family with the owner.
Herman,owner,was able to bring you to all towns in the nieghberhood,
to the Trinidad beach.
He arranged for us diving moments.
Because they both speak spanisch and know a lot about Trinidad and
Cuba they will arrange for you what they can.
We are Dutch people and Herman is also Dutch so it is verry easy to ask him a lot about this beautifull land.
Feb 11 2013
Name: Liliana and Franca
Country: Switzerland
I stayed here at: 04/01/2013
Casa el Holandes
My review: A friend of us in Trinidad, were we stayed 2 years ago, reserved the room in this casa particular. We can recommend this symphatic casa.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Roomy, Charming, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Internet for guests, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Clean with a good bed
How was the food they offer?: Yolanda the owner and her cooking maid offered every day a delicious breakfast and dinner.
Other services they offer: The owner, Hermann offered us a trip by his old Cadillac in the valley of Ingenios explaining us the history of the sugar can. Because we wanted to go also a few days at the beach, Hermann and Yolanda - the owners, organized a beautiful casa particular in la boca.
Hermann organizes also historical round trips in Trinidad with a historic professor, which was very interesting.
Other comments: The familiy and the staff are very friendly and courteous and - at the same time - very professional.
Jan 16 2013
Name: Tamara
Country: Germany
I stayed here at: 12/29/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: I was staying for 3 day at the Casa El Holandes and it was a very good accomodation. Herman, one of the owners of the casa pick me up and bring me to the casa. The casa is buildung with three houses and a joint courtyard. The owners of the casa are a very nice family. My room was clean and comfortabel. The food was delicious. The casaowner doing their best to make my staying so good as possible. I felt very good during my time in Trinidad.
Muchas gracias Casa El Holandes!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Roomy, Charming, Beautiful, Safe
Amenities: Internet for guests, Private entrance, Private bathroom, Balcony, Ceiling fan, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Clean and comfortable!
How was the food they offer?: Selfcooked and delicious
Other services they offer: Trips to the farm of the family, horsebackriding, Tour with an Oldie etc.
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Jan 14 2013
Name: Janet Hoag
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 12/26/2012
Hostal Holandes
My review: We loved Casa Holandes! My husband, myself and our 3 grown sons, enjoyed the warm hospitality of Yolanda and her Dutch husband, Herman. Yolanda's family has a long history in Trinidad and knows the area and everyone in town! Herman speaks English well and is the consummate host, making everything easy for us, from helping to plan excursions- (we went horseback riding through plantations and visited their finca, hiked to water fall, swam in crystal pools, snorkeled from a reef off of Ancon Beach, hiked Tope'....) to arranging transportation for us.
We enjoyed dinner conversations with their lovely daughter, so knowledgeable about art and music. We explored Trinidad's night together life dancing, til the wee hours. They were so warm, friendly, helpful and really fun!
The food was tasty and a New Year's celebration was prepared for us all. We joined other guests,as well as Yolanda's extended family, dining and dancing into the night!
We enjoyed the roof top deck and exploring the beautiful colonial city of Trinidad. This was a very special find!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Safe
Amenities: Internet for guests, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Light, clean and comfortable.
How was the food they offer?: Delicious home cooked food
Other services they offer: Help in planing excursions
and transportation
Knowledgeable about Cuban culture and history.
Other comments: good location, just a few blocks from the central square
Jan 13 2013
Name: Stefan Singer
Country: Sweden
I stayed here at: 12/22/2012
Casa El Holandes, Trinidad
My review: Our stay at Casa El Holandes was very nice and we enjoyed it, and Trinidad, a lot. Herman, his wife, and the others in the staff was very friendly and always helped us out if needed.
We didn't have dinners at the Casa (we explored Trinidad instead!) but the breakfast that was served out on the patio, at whatever time we wished, was really good.
We are particularly pleased with the communication we had with Herman before we came to Trinidad, he was very forthcoming, made us feel safe in our booking and arranged for a bicycle taxi to pick us up at the bus station.
Herman also drove us (and another Swedish family, se Tess's review :)) to an excellent beach and came back to pick us up when we were done swimming and sunbathing (excellent beach by the way!).
The room was basic, but clean. Bring ear plugs, and like a previous reviewer said, say hi to the guy selling bread :).
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Cozy, Charming, Beautiful, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
Jan 7 2013
Name: Laurent Bianchin
Country: Belgium
I stayed here at: 12/15/2012
Casa El Holandes, Trinidad
My review: There isn't all that much I can say... I really enjoyed my stay there!
The hosts are very friendly and since Herman is dutch he has a very good understanding of what foreigners can experience while visiting Cuba. He is also very knowledgeable about Cuba and its history.
His wife is always very cheerful and enthusiastic and I can say the same about their staff (they're also very good cooks, by the way).
All in all, a wonderful experience and great memories!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Elegant, Comfortable, Cozy, Roomy, Charming, Beautiful, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Balcony, Breakfast service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Clean and practical. Easily the best room we had in Cuba.
How was the food they offer?: Excellent! We didn't even bother to find restaurants.
Other services they offer: The guided tours are very intresting.
Other comments: Take earplugs with you, the street tends to get noisy quite early (say hi to the guy that sells bread for me, will you? ;) ) But this has nothing to do with the casa and when we arrived there were earplugs in our room, which is very thoughtful.
Jan 6 2013
Name: Tess Enarsson
Country: Sweden
I stayed here at: 12/21/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: A fantastic loving and warm family! The women were so helpful in every way. With our sick doughter they made soup several times a day, when we went out to eat we found them all three to sit outside our doughters door so check on her!:) (but she was sleeping) the man, Herman came up with a thermos with thé for her to have during the night for the stomach.
I missed them all the very same day we left! they made us feel like part of their family!
Clean, nice house close to everything. Beautiful city!
They speak dutch, spanish, english, and french in the house!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Cozy, Roomy, Charming, Beautiful, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Private bathroom, Minibar, Laundry service, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Kingsize bed, Queensize bed, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Airy, nice with a double bed and one singel bed. One a littel to hard but the other very soft. With big, roomy and very nice closets. the room in yellow and white. Diningtable in a hallway with balcony outside the room and bathroom.
How was the food they offer?: Breakfast was lovely! A lot of freshbaked bread. We ate Fresh juice, plates with fruit, thé, coffe, chees, boiled eggs, ham.
Other services they offer: Carservice, like a ride to Playa Ancon, 12 km from town in their blue 1953 Chevrolet. Or different trips to waterfalls, sugarfields och to the countryside.
Other comments: I really rekommend this casa for all who is going to Trinidad! Thanks for a great service!
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Jan 6 2013
Name: François Prudhomme
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 12/25/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: Our visit to Trinidad was one of the highlights of our trip and the kindness and attention we got from our hosts Yolanda, Berta and Herman in their house accounts for a lot in our enjoyment. You feel at home immediately, share drinks with the family and other guests at the end of your day, they cook like real chefs some great cuban food for dinner if you ask them. Herman can organize lots of activities for you (horse rdiding in the country side, trip to Playa Ancon in his old Chevy, visit of Cienfuegos and other cities near Trinidad,...) You just have to ask. After Trinidad we were heading to Habana and they organized everything for us: find and reserve a casa particular at one of their friend's, arrange the travel in a private minibus (for the same price as a Viazul ticket).
This was our first real contact with cuban life (we had spent 3 days in an all-included resort before arriving) and we couldn't have hoped for a better place!
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Elegant, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Charming, Beautiful, Safe, Patio
Amenities: Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Bathroom with shower
Jan 6 2013
Name: kate tierney
Country: Ireland
I stayed here at: 12/02/2011
Casa El Holandes
My review: Very welcoming owners.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Safe
Amenities: Internet for guests, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: Very comfortable bed
How was the food they offer?: Very tasty fish and excellent breakfast
Other services they offer: road trips in a Chevrolet to the beach and surrounding countryside
Jan 6 2013
Name: Pascal and Nanda
Country: The Netherlands
I stayed here at: 12/21/2012
Casa el Holandes
My review: We arrived in the afternoon and were welcomed with a coffee from the house. Soon Yolanda asked if we would like to take dinner in the casa or that we rather would go for dinner into town. We decided to eat in, so they started to prepare the dinner. In the meantime we went to the rooftop to make some great pictures during sunset. Cuba is such a charming country!
In the evening Herman helped us making plans for the next day, which ended up in making a guided tour in his renovated Chevrolet from 1953. This was a very impressive tour where we really got a taste of Cuban history.
Trinidad itself is also a very nice town with it's cobblestone streets. During night you hear people playing music at almost all corners of the street. It is very lively.
All in all we had a very pleasant stay at Casa el Holandes. Both Yolanda and Herman (and the rest of the family) are very kind and doing there atmost best to make it an experience not to forget (when we went out the first night Yolanda came after us to give us a little card so we could always find our way back to the casa)!
Thanks for having us stay in your casa.
Adios, Pascal y Nanda
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Charming, Safe
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower, Private parking
How was your room?: Clean, big enough for 2 people.
How was the food they offer?: Very good and more than enough
Other services they offer: Hermans offers tours like a visit to "Valle de Los Ingenios" in his renovated Chevrolet '53, horse riding trips, a visit to their own farm.
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Jan 5 2013
Name: iris
Country: Holland
I stayed here at: 12/24/2012
Casa El Holandes
My review: This was the best casa we stayed during our trip. The familiy is very kind. They help you with making tours in and around Trinidad and can tell you a lot about Cuban life. We had the best food here.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Fantastic hosts, Elegant, Cozy, Charming, Patio
Amenities: Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Balcony, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: very nice and clean
How was the food they offer?: the best we had in Cuba
Other services they offer: The man of the house offers tours with his chevrolet |
