Paradisus Río de Oro

Top choice in Holguín Province

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You may need a wallet of gold to access the river of gold resort by Meliá. Oft touted as Cuba's best resort, this 356-room resort shines with a five-star pedigree. There's cliffside massage, a Japanese restaurant floating on a koi pond, and garden villas with private pools. Palm groves and thick foliage keep the property protected and private. Adults only.

While it is promoted as an eco-resort, its only sustainable distinction is keeping the property forested. High rollers should bid for the newer luxury area within the compound, featuring only several hundred rooms. Also enticing is the Royal Service Garden Villa Room, with private pool, watchtower, sauna and private entrance – yours for only CUC$2287 per night.

Nonguests can get a day pass for CUC$115.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Loma de la Cruz or Hill of the Cross in Holguin, capital city of the province of Holguin, Cuba.

    Loma de la Cruz

    29.8 MILES

    At the northern end of Maceo, a stairway built in 1950 ascends 465 steps to top a hill (275m) with panoramic views, a restaurant and a 24-hour bar. It's a…

  • Playa Caletones

    Playa Caletones

    25.42 MILES

    A lovely little beach 17km northwest of Gibara, this stretch of white sand and azure sea is a favorite of Holguín vacationers. The town is ramshackle,…

  • Museo de Historia Provincial

    Museo de Historia Provincial

    29.89 MILES

    Now a national monument, the building on the northern side of Parque Calixto García was constructed between 1860 and 1868 and was used as a Spanish army…

  • Museo Indocubano Bani

    Museo Indocubano Bani

    13.85 MILES

    This museum's small but rich collection of indigenous artifacts is one of the best on the island. Don't miss the tiny golden fertility idol unearthed near…

  • Playa de Morales

    Playa de Morales

    20.8 MILES

    One day in the not-too-distant future (after it's been Cancun-ized), we'll all wax nostalgic about this precious strip of sand situated 13km east of Banes…

  • Museo Chorro de Maita

    Museo Chorro de Maita

    3.72 MILES

    This archaeological-site-based museum protects the remains of an excavated indigenous village and cemetery, including the well-preserved remains of 62…

  • Catedral de San Isidoro

    Catedral de San Isidoro

    29.88 MILES

    Dazzling white and characterized by its twin domed towers, the Catedral de San Isidoro, one of the town’s original constructions, dates from 1720. Added…

  • Centro de Arte

    Centro de Arte

    29.96 MILES

    In the southwestern corner of Parque Calixto García is this bright gallery, Holguín's best. It shares space with Biblioteca Alex Urquiola.

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