Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa
Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL) entry — Matanzas, Varadero
Key Facts
- Property name: Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa
- Province: Matanzas
- Neighborhood: Varadero
- Address on file: Autopista Sur, Km 15, Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba 42 200
- Source: U.S. State Department CPAL
What this means for U.S. travelers
Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa is one of 431 properties on the State Department Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List as of June 2026. Matanzas alone has 9 CPAL-listed properties, including Allegro Palma Real, Aparthotel Mar del Sur, Barcelo Solymar and 5 others. Under §515.210 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, U.S. persons are prohibited from lodging at this property. The prohibition follows the U.S. person, not the booking channel — booking through Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, or a Cuban or third-country travel agent does not change the answer.
The CPAL is separate from both the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list and the State Department Cuba Restricted List (CRL, §515.209). A property may appear on CPAL because its operator is on the CRL or SDN, but the lists are structurally distinct and U.S. travelers and their compliance teams should check all three.
FAQ
Is Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa on the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List?
Yes. As of June 2026, Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa in Matanzas is on the U.S. State Department Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL) under §515.210 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. It is one of 431 properties currently on the list, including 9 in Matanzas. U.S. persons are prohibited from lodging or paying for lodging at this property, regardless of whether the booking is made through a U.S., Cuban, or third-country travel agent or platform.
Why is Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa on the CPAL?
The State Department adds properties to the CPAL when they are owned or controlled by a Cuban government entity, party official, or other prohibited party. Inclusion is a compliance determination made by State, separate from the OFAC SDN list and the State Department Cuba Restricted List. Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa has been on the CPAL since at least the most recent list publication verified by Cuban Insights (June 2026).
Can I stay at Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa if I book through a third-country site?
No. The §515.210 prohibition follows the U.S. person, not the booking channel. Whether you book Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa through Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, a Cuban travel agency, or a third-country intermediary, the restriction still applies. U.S. persons should verify any Cuba accommodation against the full CPAL before booking.
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