We stayed in Cuba for two weeks and traveled to few places. Our warmest memories are from Varadero at Beny’s Casa. I knew from the reviews that Beny’s place is great. It’s very popular so we booked very early. We arrived in Havana after a 10hour flight and then we got a taxi, which Beny organised, to Varadero. It was almost 11pm when we reached Beny’s. We were very very tired but they were so welcoming and organized. They quickly showed us around and our dinner was ready too - I will not forget the very cold fruit starter, it was the most amazing thing especially when you are that tired! We stayed for 5 nights and Varadero and Beny’s Casa are the only places where we would definitely come back! Beny Jr. and his wife Adriana speak perfect English and they will help you a lot on extra information about Cuba! They will take great care of you. The second night of our trip rained like crazy and Beny worried that we might get upset about that. So sweet :) Far from upset! We all stayed in and drank rum together!!! :) Beny Senior and his wife are fantastic people too! The food they cook is the best in Varadero! Breakfast is superfresh and yes, comes in three courses! Freshly blended icy juices, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cheese and ham toasts and sweet french toast! The dinners were very...We stayed in Cuba for two weeks and traveled to few places. Our warmest memories are from Varadero at Beny’s Casa.
I knew from the reviews that Beny’s place is great. It’s very popular so we booked very early.
We arrived in Havana after a 10hour flight and then we got a taxi, which Beny organised, to Varadero.
It was almost 11pm when we reached Beny’s. We were very very tired but they were so welcoming and organized. They quickly showed us around and our dinner was ready too - I will not forget the very cold fruit starter, it was the most amazing thing especially when you are that tired!

We stayed for 5 nights and Varadero and Beny’s Casa are the only places where we would definitely come back!

Beny Jr. and his wife Adriana speak perfect English and they will help you a lot on extra information about Cuba! They will take great care of you. The second night of our trip rained like crazy and Beny worried that we might get upset about that. So sweet :)
Far from upset! We all stayed in and drank rum together!!! :)

Beny Senior and his wife are fantastic people too! The food they cook is the best in Varadero! Breakfast is superfresh and yes, comes in three courses! Freshly blended icy juices, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cheese and ham toasts and sweet french toast!
The dinners were very generous too. Its fantastic value because for about 10CUC you get three courses with side dishes too and WINE as well! :)
Another amazing thing is that you can eat anytime at their place as long as you let them know few hours in advance. There is no policy like 7am -11am breakfast, 12 - 3pm lunch etc etc. Nope. You just knock on the door of their kitchen and let them know what you want. It’s like visiting your family.

We tried eating out just for a variety and honestly, it was quite disappointing. The only place that was interesting was a family business, some people who turned half of their house in a restaurant. It was called something like “Gordo”.
I remember we tried Needlefish (Aguja) for a change, because Red Snapper (Pargo) is the most popular in Cuba. It was very tasty and had a nice texture.
For lunch we would usually get pizza from the restaurant which is across the street of Beny’s - not the one exactly on the corner but more on the left.
Otherwise, I would only stick to Beny’s food, it was definitely the Best!

Nodarse family are in such good spirits and very positive. Always smiling!!!
Our room was always very clean and the minibar well stocked. I have never been before to any hotel or B&B’s where the things in the minibar are actually cheaper than the shops or some of them exactly the same price! Wow! :)

Their garden is very tidy and pretty. Every time you are back from the beach you have a tap and a shower outside so you can rinse the sand off. You can also borrow their parasol and beach chairs.

If you’ve never been to Varadero, I highly recommend you to stay in a Casa, and if you are lucky enough, to stay at Beny’s.
You can contact them on: benync@yahoo.es

The Lonely Planet book says that Varadero lacks of magic, but DO NOT listen to that!
The peninsula towards its end is full of resorts which is not my favourite sort of thing so we didnt even go there. The beginning of the peninsula is more real and Cuban, so the MIDDLE of the peninsula is like a mixture of the previous two. That’s where Beny’s House is and that’s why is a great experience. There are markets with lovely souvenirs, you can walk around the neighborhood to see other houses and how people live. Beach is amazing and just across the street of Beny’s.
I think Varadero is one of those rare places in Cuba where you can chat to people on the streets and won’t be asked for money. Everyone is really friendly. This is what we really missed especially when we were in Havana.
The Lonely Planet book is good to get but don’t trust it 100%. For example I would say Cayo Coco is the place that has no magic at all.

I feel a bit bad I haven’t posted this review earlier but trust me, it’s very difficult to write a review for Beny’s House because it’s so great and special, you really need to sit down and find the right words. Im sure I would think of other great things once I post this! :)

Greetings from rainy, dull London, we miss you and we wish we were there!!! 
All the Best!!!
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