On the Vía Blanca, 18km east of Havana, this is the closest beach resort to the capital. There's a long, sandy (if rubbish-ridden) shore between the resort and the mouth of the Río Bacuranao, across which is the old Torreón de Bacuranao (inside the inaccessible military-academy compound). The hotel is dated, but adequate for travelers not seeking a tourist-oriented all-inclusive.
Bonuses: an ample swimming pool and friendly service. Cons: stray dogs and poor maintenance.