Gran Caribe Hotel Group

What Gran Caribe Hotel Group does

Gran Caribe Hotel Group is a Cuban state-owned hotel group described as 'Cuba's foremost hotel group operating 4 and 5 star hotels across Cuba.' The company owns a portfolio of more than 40 hotels spanning six major destinations — Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Cayo Largo, Cayo Guillermo, and Santiago de Cuba — across 2- to 5-star tiers. Gran Caribe's portfolio blends directly operated landmark properties (e.g., Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Hotel Inglaterra, Hotel Plaza, the Hoteles E Encanto boutique Hotel Palacio Azul) with partner-operated resorts run by international chains including Barceló, Iberostar, Meliá, Sol Meliá, Blue Diamond, MGM Muthu, ROC Hotels, and Accor under an asset-light ownership model.

The company's commercial platform is the gran-caribe.com booking site, operated in partnership with the Cuban Tourism Network (CTN). The platform supports direct online reservations with instant confirmation via the Pago Secure Payment Gateway, twelve-plus currencies, multiple languages, and both consumer and travel-agent interfaces. The travel-agent channel offers commissions up to 10%, real-time availability, and monthly bank-transfer payouts. Offline booking via email/fax and dedicated offices in Havana and New York supplement the digital channel. Revenue is generated primarily through hotel accommodation bookings with multiple meal-plan options (All-Inclusive, Dinner & Breakfast, Room & Breakfast, Accommodation Only).

Gran Caribe serves international tourists visiting Cuba across several segments: leisure travelers (city, beach, and diving), families, couples and honeymooners, business and MICE travelers, and Cuban-destination explorers. Distribution is global via the website and travel-agent network, while operations are exclusively domestic within Cuba. No public revenue, funding, M&A, or leadership data are disclosed.

Name

Gran Caribe Hotel Group

Legal name

Gran Caribe Hotel Group

Website

https://gran-caribe.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gran Caribe is a Cuban state-owned hotel group operating 40+ 4- and 5-star hotels across six Cuban destinations, selling accommodations through its own gran-caribe.com booking platform and a global travel-agent network, with select properties operated by international chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• All-inclusive resorts
• Beach resort hotels
• Travel agent booking
• Historic city hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Gran Caribe generates revenue through operating their portfolio of 4 and 5-star hotels across Cuba, offering accommodations across various destinations including Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Cayo Largo, Cayo Guillermo, and Santiago de Cuba. Revenue is generated through room bookings with various meal plan options including All-Inclusive, Dinner & Breakfast, Room & Breakfast, and Accommodation Only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gran Caribe Hotel Group operates a portfolio of 4- and 5-star hotels across Cuba's primary tourism destinations, including Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Cayo Largo, Cayo Guillermo, and Santiago de Cuba. The group offers hotel accommodations with multiple meal plan options (All-Inclusive, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board) sold through a direct online booking platform and an extensive travel agent network. Several properties are managed in cooperation with international hotel chains such as Barceló, Iberostar, and Meliá.

Product overview

Gran Caribe Hotel Group is Cuba's foremost hotel group operating a portfolio of 4 and 5-star hotels across Cuba's most important destinations including Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Cayo Largo, Cayo Guillermo, and Santiago de Cuba. The portfolio includes both Gran Caribe-operated properties (Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Hotel Inglaterra, Hotel Plaza, Hotel Palacio Azul as part of the Hoteles E Encanto boutique brand) and partner hotels operated by international chains (Barceló, Iberostar, Meliá, Sol Melia, Blue Diamond, MGM Muthu, ROC Hotels). The company provides online hotel reservations through its booking platform at gran-caribe.com, offering travel agent programs with commission structures up to 10%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Havana City Hotels

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barceló Hotels (Barceló Solymar, Barceló Arenas Blancas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotels operated by Barceló chain. Barceló Solymar is a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Varadero with 525 rooms. Barceló Arenas Blancas is a 4-star all-inclusive resort with 358 rooms. Both properties share facilities and services between them.
• Iberostar Hotels (Iberostar Taínos, Iberostar Daiquirí)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotels operated by Iberostar chain. Iberostar Taínos is a 4-star resort in Varadero with 272 rooms. Iberostar Daiquirí is a 4-star beachfront complex in Cayo Guillermo with 312 rooms.
• Meliá Hotels (Meliá Cayo Coco, Meliá Cayo Guillermo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotels operated by Meliá chain. Meliá Cayo Coco is a 5-star adults-only all-inclusive resort with 250 rooms overlooking crystalline waters and coral reefs. Meliá Cayo Guillermo is a 5-star all-inclusive resort with 304 rooms on Cayo Guillermo.
• Sol Meliá Hotels (Sol Cayo Coco, Sol Cayo Guillermo, Sol Club Cayo Largo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotels operated by Sol Meliá chain. Sol Cayo Coco is a 4-star all-inclusive hotel with 270 rooms. Sol Cayo Guillermo is a 4-star all-inclusive complex with 268 rooms. Sol Club Cayo Largo is a 4-star all-inclusive with 296 rooms.
• Blue Diamond / Starfish Hotels (Starfish Cuatro Palmas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotel operated by Blue Diamond/Starfish chain. Starfish Cuatro Palmas is a 3-star beach hotel in Varadero with Spanish architectural style.
• MGM Muthu Hotels (Playa de Oro)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotel operated by MGM Muthu Hotels. Playa de Oro is an intimate 4-star luxury resort near Varadero beach with interconnected pools and modern tropical architecture.
• ROC Hotels (Roc Arenas Doradas, ROC Barlovento)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotels operated by ROC Hotels. Roc Arenas Doradas is a 4-star resort in Varadero with 316 rooms. ROC Barlovento is a Varadero hotel near the peninsula's western entrance.
• Accor Hotels (Mercure Club Playa de Oro)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGran Caribe-owned hotel operated by Accor Hotels under the Mercure brand. Mercure Club Playa de Oro is an intimate luxury resort near Varadero beach.
• CTN (Cuban Tourism Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTN operates the Gran Caribe website and booking platform. Headquartered at CTN House in Miramar, Havana. Provides reservation services, customer support, and travel agent access to Gran Caribe hotels.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accor Hotels: Global hotel operator that manages Gran Caribe's Mercure Club Playa de Oro property; comparable as an international operator with Cuban beach resort exposure, though Accor's broader portfolio extends well beyond Cuba.
• Barceló Hotel Group: Spanish hotel group operating two Gran Caribe-owned resorts (Barceló Solymar, Barceló Arenas Blancas) and additional Caribbean inventory; comparable in 4/5-star all-inclusive beach resort format serving similar international leisure customers.
• Meliá Hotels International: Global Spanish hotel operator that manages several Gran Caribe-owned properties (Meliá Cayo Coco, Meliá Cayo Guillermo, Sol Cayo Coco) and is the largest international operator in Cuba, making it directly comparable in product, customer base, and Cuban geographic focus.
• Iberostar Hotels & Resorts: Spanish hotel chain operating two Gran Caribe-owned resorts in Cuba (Iberostar Taínos, Iberostar Daiquirí) and a broader Caribbean/Mexico portfolio; directly comparable in resort format, all-inclusive model, and target customer.

Regional players

• Be Live Hotels: Spanish/Caribbean resort operator with presence in Cuba, Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean destinations; comparable in all-inclusive beach resort offering and leisure customer segment overlapping with Gran Caribe's Keys and Varadero properties.
• H10 Hotels: Spanish hotel chain with a meaningful Caribbean and Cuba presence focused on 4/5-star beach and city hotels, comparable in product tier and Cuba-focused leisure customer base.

Direct peers

• Cubanacán Hoteles: Cuba's other major state-owned hotel group operating 4-star and 5-star properties across Cuban destinations, with a similar portfolio mix of city and beach hotels — the most direct competitor to Gran Caribe within Cuba.
• Gaviota Hoteles: Cuban state-owned hotel group within GAESA that operates extensive resort inventory in Varadero and the Keys, directly competing with Gran Caribe for the same Cuban beach leisure demand pool.
• Islazul Hoteles: Cuban state-owned hotel chain focused on lower-tier and historic Cuban destinations, overlapping with Gran Caribe's 2-3 star and heritage city hotel offerings in shared Cuban source markets.

Emerging players

• Blue Diamond Resorts: Caribbean-focused all-inclusive operator (parent of Starfish) that manages a Gran Caribe-owned Varadero property (Starfish Cuatro Palmas); comparable in mid-scale Cuban/Caribbean beach resort positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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