Casa Kenia Reviews
March 7 2014
Name: Jim
Country: USA
I stayed here at: 02/04/2014
I paid: 30 CUC
I made a reservation at:
: The casa directly
Casa Niorlan y Kenia
My review: This was our 11th time in Varadero in 15 years and have stayed in all inclusive's to family homes. This time, we stayed at this casa a total of 12 nights. The location was beautiful, right on the beach. Kenia and Niorlan were gracious hosts and assisted us in finding taxi service to visit Cuban friends in various cities. I would have given this casa a higher rating except for the following reasons:
One caution, not having to do with the casa. We found many places that charged more for food, water, pop if you looked like a tourist. One placed, when I showed up in jeans speaking fluent Spanish, charged me 2.83 for an ice cream. Coming home from dinner, dressed up with my wife speaking only English, they wanted 14.00 for it. Other places charged the same no matter what and we found/frequented those stores.
How was your room?: The rooms were nice and clean on arrival. Lounge chairs were supplied to read and relax on the patio. unfortunately, the rooms weren't kept clean. Although the rooms were clean when we arrived, they were not cleaned in the 2 weeks we stayed nor were cleaning equipment available to use (like a broom to sweep the sand). The same for linens. We used the same sheets and towels the entire time.
How was the food they offer?: We only ate a breakfast once and it was OK, nothing special. We heard that others ate lunch's and dinners and enjoyed them.
Other services they offer: This is where the lower rating comes in (could be a 4-5 with changes).
- Advertised A/C but it worked sporadically. If used "too much" it would have the circuit turned off by the casa owners
- Advertised TV but only got a few blurry channels in Spanish.
- Advertised 24 hour water but after 8-9 pm, it would be a trickle only and made showers impossible and flushing toilets a long process. In all honesty, this may be a result of the municipal water restrictions but sometimes was due to the water being shut off by owners. We would ask why there was no water and he would say "the State turned off the supply" but then would see him secretly reach behind a table and turn it on.
Other comments: All in all, I enjoyed our stay. With a few improvements (especially room cleaning, even every 2-3 days, reliable water and giving what they advertise honestly) this will eventually be a nice place to stay.
Casa specifics: English speaking, Comfortable, No frills
Amenities: Private entrance, Private bathroom, Bathroom with shower
Sept 13 2013
Name: Francesca Pizzuti
Country: UK
I stayed here at: 09/22/2013
Website reservation: holacuba.de
Casa Kenia Varadero
My review: this casa was not as seen on pictures when we arrived. we could not stay as one of the room was so small for 2 people. Now the web side (holacuba.de) removed one of the rooms and refused to return my deposit because they said I should have called them to Dominican Republic to get a replacement. Ridiculous...So unprofessional and a real rip-off.
Richard the Agent is a story teller, he said that rooms in Caribbean don't usually have windows because of the heat... hilarious...
How was your room?: not suitable for renting
Nov 20 2012
Name: Lucy
Country: Canada
I stayed here at: 10/20/2012
Casa Kenia
My review: Great place to stay. Friendly, warm and helpful hosts. House is very quiet and private,infront of the beach and in a great location. Walking distance to restaurants, car rentals, money exchange and taxis in the area.
The hosts were so sweet they got me a cake for my birthday(an unexpected surprise)
Would definitely stay here again.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Hidden gem, Roomy, Children in the house, Pets in the house
Amenities: TV, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Breakfast service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: clean and confortable
How was the food they offer?: breakfast was very good with coffee, fresh fruit, bread and eggs at a good price.
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Sept 9 2012
Name: TATIENNE SMET
Country: BELGIUM
I stayed here at: 8/30/2012
Casa Kenia
My review: We have nothing but compliment about this casa and their owners!
What a warm & friendly welcoming.
The room is spacious and very clean
And the breakfast delightfull
The beach is right in front of the house.
Niorlan can speak some English and French and is a great teacher Spanish!
This casa deserves a true recommandation!
Tatienne and Joost
Belgium
Casa specifics: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Hidden gem, Roomy, Romantic, Patio
Amenities: TV, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower, Private parking
How was your room?: Very clean and spacious
How was the food they offer?: The breakfast was excellant: fresh fruits, freshly brewn coffee, cakes, bread, eggs, fresh juice, yoghurt
June 7 2012
Name: Jorge
Country: USA
I stayed here at: 5/29/2012
Casa Kenia Varadero
My review: Casa Kenia is very good place , next to the beach, clean, safe. with serious owners, thanks to Kenia and my friend Niorlis her husband,decent cuban people who take of you all over, I visited this house with my wife and she have the same opinion, gracias por todo ,DIOS les bendiga, con carino y respeto a todos por alla incluido a Nikki the beatifull and noble dog.Nos vemos , Jorge and Emily.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Comfortable, Hidden gem, Safe, Children in the house, Pets in the house
Amenities: TV, Airconditioning, Minibar, Laundry service, Ceiling fan, Kingsize bed, Extra bed available, Bathroom with tub, Bathroom with shower, Private parking
How was your room?: Very good
How was the food they offer?: Good coffee
May 11 2012
Name: Caroline & Cyrill
Country: Switzerland
I stayed here at: 4/11/2012
Casa Kenia, Varadero
My review: Very lovely family. We just can recomend it!!!
Casa specifics: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Cozy, Hidden gem, Roomy, Romantic, Charming, Beautiful, Safe, Garden, Children in the house, Pets in the house, Patio
Amenities: TV, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Minibar, Balcony, Garden, Breakfast service, Dinner service, Extra bed available, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: We had a beautiful large room with a fridge, TV, air conditioning, an extra bed and a private bathroom. Everything was very clean. The best shower we had during our 3 week stay in Cuba :-)
How was the food they offer?: We enjoyed breakfast every morning which was very tasty. The highlight of our last night was our candlelight dinner. We carried the table to the beach and Niorlan and Kenya served us a super delicious dinner. This moment we will always keep in memory.
Other comments: Unfortunately, our Spanish was not so good, so we talked mostly in English with Niorlan. We felt very comfortable with the family. They have a very sweet dog. She called Nikki.
April 21 2012
Name: bob applegate
Country: panama
I stayed here at: 4/8/2012
Casa Kenia
My review: Thanks for our new friend pototo we had a great stay at one of the best beaches in cuba.
casa kenia might not look like much from the road as it is set back a good 100 meters, this is a good thing. there are no buildings or development behind the house to the beach, about another 100 meters away.
while kenia spoke only spanish, niorlan practiced his english with us as we attempted our bad spanglish. the house is a warren of outside hallways with a nice dining patio out. the rooms had airconditioning, tv's (not usually found in casa particulars) modern bathrooms and hot showers. on our final night they made a fantastic ten dollar lobster dinner for us. priceways casa kenia is the other end of veradero acommodations from the all inclusive hotels. while being in town
the slightly setback location made it the perfect place to stay.
be sure and visit the Beatles barestaraunt and the park josone, both within a few hundred meters.
ps- they have the coolest dog in the world- NIKKI.
Casa specifics: Quiet, Fantastic hosts, Comfortable, Hidden gem, Safe, Pets in the house
Amenities: TV, Private entrance, Airconditioning, Private bathroom, Laundry service, Breakfast service, Bathroom with shower
How was your room?: the room was comfortable and safe.
How was the food they offer?: the lobster dinner was the best!
Other services they offer: laundry
Other comments: Niolan is a very cool guy who enjoys practicing his english. |
