Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar
• Rating : 4½ stars
• Type : All-Inclusive Resort
• Rooms : 482
• Buildings : 15 (2 and 3-storey)
• Opening : End of 2015
• Owner : Grupo Gaviota (Cuba)
• Management : Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Spain)
• Beach : Near Playa Pilar, Cayo Guillermo
• Neighbor hotel - South: Gran Muthu Rainbow Hotel
• Neighbor hotel - North: Cayo Guillermo Kempinski Resort
• Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 12:00 (Late checkout $ available)
All-Inclusive Plan :
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (24 hrs)
- Snacks (24 hrs)
- A variety of daily activities
- Non-motorized water sports
- Evening entertainment
See the Facilities section for other services
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This hotel is located on Cayo Guillermo (next to Cayo Coco), a small island off the northern coast of Cuba, in the province of Ciego de Avila. These cays are part of a large achipelago called Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens). The Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar is located in the north-western part of Cayo Guillermo. The hotel is ocean front but not beach front (see the Good to Know note at the bootton of the page), the closest sandy beach is Playa Pilar about 1 km from the hotel.
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Room types:
• Standard and Standard Sea View : 394 (see note 1)
• Junior Suites: 78 (see note 2)
• Suites and Swim Out Suites: 10 (see note 3)
• Family Premium (up to 6 people) (see note 4)
Amenities (all rooms):
• Air conditioning
• Balcony or terrace (with chairs and table )
• One King or two 3/4 beds
• Bathroom with shower
• Electricity: 220 Volts (see links below)
• Safety deposit box
• Minibar restocked daily (water, sodas, beer)
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• Hairdryer
• Coffee/tea-maker
• Iron and ironing board
Connecting rooms: Available
Non-smoking rooms: Available
(Note 1) Additional amenities with a Standard Sea View room:
Sea view, free access to the wet areas of the SPA.
(Note 2) Additional amenities with a Junior Suite:
Lounge area, free access to the wet areas of the SPA, 20% discount on other Spa services, a set of VIP amenities in the room, daily turndown service, bathrobes and slippers.
(Note 3) Additional amenities with a Suite or Swim Out Suite:
Separate bedroom and living room, King bed, whirlpool tub, bathrobes and slippers, VIP room amenities, free access to the wet areas of the SPA, 20% discount on other Spa services, daily turndown service, private check-in with sparkling wine. Swim Out Suites have a private pool.
(Note 4) Additional amenities with a Family Premium:
Up to 6 people (with maximum 3 adults, maximum 4 children), room service, snacks and juice in the minibar, welcome gift (chocolate and balloons for kids and 1 bottle of rum for the adults).
Picture of the in-room safe and its dimensions
How to program the safety deposit box
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• Buffet Restaurant | Air-conditioned | Dress Code: Casual | Hours: 7:00-10:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 18:30-22:00
• Beach Restaurant | Open air | Dress Code: Casual | Hours: Continental breakfast: 5:00-7:00 and 10:00-12:00, Lunch: 12:30-15:00, Late night snacks: 22:00-5:00
• Snack Bar | Open air | Dress Code: Casual | Hours: 15:15-18:30
• A la carte Gourmet | Air-conditioned | Dress Code: Casual Elegance | Hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte Italian | Air-conditioned | Dress Code: Casual Elegance | Hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte Japanese | Air-conditioned | Dress Code: Casual Elegance | Hours: 18:30-22:00
• A la carte Mediterranean | Dress Code: Casual Elegance | Hours: 18:30-22:00
Booking in advance required for dinners in à-la-carte restaurants.
Live entertainment at some restaurants / bars.
All restaurants are non-smoking.
• Lobby Bar | Hours: 24 hours
• Aqua Bar (pool) | Open air | Hours: 10:00-18:00
• Theatre Café Bar | Hours: 20:00-23:00
• Beach Bar | Open air | Hours: 10:00-18:00
• Cigar Bar | Hours: 17:00-23:00
• Snack Bar | Open air | Hours: 15:15-18:30
• 5 freshwater pools
• Mini Club (ages 4 to 12)
• Kids playground + mini water park
• Gym
• Spa ($)
• 1 Tennis court
• 1 Multisports court
• Variety of land sports and games
• Dancing and Spanish lessons
• Aquafitness
• Waterpolo
• Volleyball
• Non-motorized water sports
• Theater (Evening shows)
• Disco
• Meeting rooms ($)
• Wedding and Honeymoon packages
• Beach palapas / Pool Shades
• Lounge chairs (beach and pools)
• Water sports center
• Beach towel service
• Club house
• Currency exchange
• WiFi (see link below)
• Laundry service ($)
• Beauty salon ($)
• Gift Shops ($)
• Tour desks ($)
• Car and scooter Rental ($)
• Medical Services on-site ($)
• International Clinic nearby ($)
• Parking
• Hop-on/hop-off bus service between hotels and Plazas ($)
Hotel Iberostar Selection Playa Pilar
Cayo Guillermo, Jardines del Rey, Moron, Ciego de Avila, Cuba
Phone: (53 33) 30 6300
reservas1@playapilar.co.cu
jefe.ventas@playapilar.co.cu
Other useful contact information (tourist services, airport, assistance, clinics, embassies, etc.)
Good to know :
Note that this hotel is ocean front, but not beach front. It lies along a rocky shore overlooking the sea. Its seaside is composed of several long wooden sun decks with stairs to access the water, with a short stretch of sand beach behind these decks. The closest sandy beach is the spectacular Playa Pilar which is located about 1 km from the hotel.
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