Starfish Tropical
Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL) entry — Villa Clara, Cayo Santa María
Key Facts
- Property name: Starfish Tropical
- Province: Villa Clara
- Neighborhood: Cayo Santa María
- Address on file: Cayo Santa Maria, Caibarien, Villa Clara, Cuba 56 200
- Source: U.S. State Department CPAL
What this means for U.S. travelers
Because Starfish Tropical is on the State Department Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List, U.S. persons are prohibited from lodging at this property under §515.210 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. 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 Starfish Tropical on the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List?
Yes. As of April 2026, Starfish Tropical in Villa Clara is on the U.S. State Department Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL) under §515.210 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. 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 Starfish Tropical 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.