Perched above the Río Canímar 8km east of Matanzas, the Canimao has 160 rooms with little balconies that look like they were last updated during the Cold War – by Soviet interior designers. The communal areas are more promising with an indigenous Taíno theme reflected in a striking mural, plus a pool and an uninspiring restaurant.
It's handy for Río Canímar excursions or a visit the Tropicana Matanzas, but otherwise you're isolated here.