Reviews Casa Mayor 2008 & 2009

'The casa is beautiful both inside and out and is spotlessly clean.'

Date: July 26 2009
Author: Louise Thorne
Country: England

Casa Mayor

My husband and I stayed at this Casa Mayor for 2 nights in July 2009. The casa is fantastic and run by a lovely, very accomodating and welcoming family.

The casa is beautiful both inside and out and is spotlessly clean. We stayed in a large double room with a fridge stocked with drinks, air con, fan, tv and a large private bathroom with a nice shower. The garden area and roof terrace are great and provide a really lovely place to relax and eat the fantastic food which the family cook. Secure car parking is also available at the casa.

The casa is situated on the edge of Cienfugeos which ensures that it is a peaceful spot. It is however easy to get into the town from the casa, the most fun way being by horse and carriage just as the locals do. It takes about 10-15 mins and costs just a few $CUC. We did this rather than use our car.

We would recommend eating dinner at Casa Mayor - the food was great (not to mention plentiful)and the garden area where you eat lovely (check out the frogs and geckos).

Phone ahead the day before to confirm your reservation - this should ensure that you get the room wth the huge bathroom as we did.

We would highly recommend this casa.

'The house looks like a small museum'

Date: June 22 2009
Author: Ray
Country: China/Canada

Casa Mayor

I stayed in Casa Mayor this March. I have to say the house looks like a small museum and is spotless. Facilities are in very good condition. Antonio put a lot of effort to do the maintenance. I know the photos look pretty, but the house looks even much better than what is in the pictures.

The family is well educated and they speak good English. If you are willing to sit in the beautiful Spanish garden and chat with the owners for a while, you can know much more about the city and Cuba. Daisy cooks the best food in Cuba, at least I did not find a better meal in my 8-day trip in 4 Cuban Cities, including those fancy looking restaurants. She makes delicious local foods with good hygiene standard.

The tourist area Cienfuegos was good, but Casa Mayor gave me the best way to experience the real Cuban life. Highly recommended and I would definitely go visit again.

'Put on some salsa music and dance a little when you want'

Date: 07-05-2009
Author: Diana
Country: Holland

Casa Mayor

At Casa Mayor we had time to sit down and relax in the lovely patio. The family makes you at home with fresh juice and sweet fruits. Put on some salsa music and dance a little when you want. The dinner they make is the best I had in Cuba. The beautiful house is like a precious museum and the rooms are even lovelier. Sharing all about the Cuban live makes it really a valuable stay with a very friendly family!

'The food they cooked for us was fabulous.'

Date: 04-04-2009
Author: Tanya
Country: Canada

Casa Mayor

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time staying in Cienfuegos with Daysi and Antonio. They made us feel so welcome and was easily the best part of trip to Cuba. The food they cooked for us was fabulous. I enjoyed talking politics with Antonio and he took me down the street to a neighbours home to show me animals that his neighbour had rescued. Our whole stay was extremely educational. We stayed two nights before heading to Trinidad and we wish that we had spent more time at Casa Mayor and less time in Trinidad.

'They make you feel part of the family '

Date: 22-01-2009
Author: Kevin Hilne
Country: London, England

Casa Mayor

What can I say! Myself and my partner wanted Cuba to be a memorable experience and by staying at Casa Mayor helped do just that.

We wanted to experience Cuban life and staying with Daysi and Antonio you can do just that. They make you feel part of the family and include you if you want to, but you can still relax and be left alone in a beautiful home. A home you would be happy to have in the Western world we live in.

The food they cook up is also amazing and they cater for your needs. If you need a lift into town Antonio will drive you and pick you up.

They are also great tour guides and can recommend you things to do, but for me staying at Casa Mayor you really get the feel of Cuban life - staying in a Cuban community, but in a beautiful home with beautiful people (who speak English, which helps!)

If I ever visit Cuba again that's where I would be staying.

If you have any questions or if you want photos of their place or any info contact me at kevinhilne@hotmail.com

'Feel at home in the beautiful house and garden'

Date: 25-12-2008
Author: Monika Raman and Hannah
Country: Canada

Casa Mayor

We spent last Christmas at Casa Mayor and - yes, it is the most beautiful casa we ever stayed in. Delightful hosts who made us feel at home in the beautiful house and garden. A special dinner was prepared for us on December 24th - exactly a year ago- the rooms are beautiful, the food excellent and both Antonio and his son were very helpful suggesting trips to the surrounding mountains - very beautiful. So glad we chose Cienfuegos over Trinidad! The house on the hill is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Wish we were there right now...almost 2 feet of snow await us outside. We spent time on the rooftop terrace watching the stars...sampling rum and smoking cigars (R). Feliz Navidad Antonio!! Our chats were so good!

'My room was beautiful and had a very spacious en suite bathroom'

Date: 03-08-2008
Author: Prue Barrow
Country: London, UK

Casa Mayor

I stayed with Daysi and Antonio at Casa Mayor from 12-14 June 2006. It was the most wonderful casa where I felt at home from the moment I arrived and I was looked after in exceptional style from start to finish. My room was beautiful and had a very spacious en suite bathroom. The house was light and airy but the back patio style garden was absolutely divine. It was very green and lush, with mango, lime and many other trees giving the shade. Plants were abundant and with many in flower it was a picture of loveliness. All my meals were taken in this restful garden, the table always being laid to perfection. The food was plentiful and truly delicious. I was travelling alone and it was a treat for me that Daysi was able to spend so much time with me. She accompanied me on a walk into the centre soon after I had arrived and we chatted together as though we had been friends for ages. I enjoyed myself so much there that I extended my stay by one night. On my last day Daysi and I went on a trip together to the Botanical Gardens and then on to Castillo de Jagua. I have very fond memories of Casa Mayor and would highly recommend anyone to stay there in the company of such delightful hosts. The staff too must have a mention. Febe the cook and Mario the gardener, and also the pet green parrot Lolita, to whom I managed to teach some English! I will definitely return to this idyllic casa.