It is situated on the Hicacos Peninsula, between the Bay of Cárdenas and the Straits of Florida, some 140 km east of Havana, at the eastern end of the Via Blanca highway. The peninsula is only 1.2 km wide at its widest point and is separated from the island of Cuba by the Kawama Channel. This spit of land however extends more than 20 kilometers from the mainland in a northeasterly direction and its tip, Punta Hicacos, is the northernmost point of the island of Cuba.
Featuring an on-site night club and a beauty centre, Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort and Spa Varadero is situated in Varadero and boasts 5-star accommodation. It also offers a Jacuzzi, a swimming pool and a sauna.
This relaxed hotel provides an all-inclusive meal plan, a sun tanning bed and squash courts. Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and a fitness room are also available.
Each modern room at Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort and Spa Varadero has its own private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Hot drinks can be brewed with the provided coffee and tea supplies.
Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort and Spa Varadero offers a conveniently located on-site café where guests can have a meal before heading out to discover the area.
The hotel provides an ideal base to explore nearby Cuevos Los Pirates and Cardenas Bay, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Activities such as water-skiing, scuba diving and water activities are offered nearby.
Situated a brief drive from El Patriarca, Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa provides sophisticated accommodation in Varadero. It has a fitness centre, as well as a sauna, an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
Each room at Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa includes tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar, and the bathrooms offer showers and bathrobes. They feature a telephone, a CD player and a DVD player.
Those staying at Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa can sit down to a unique dining experience at the in-house restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close by when looking to sit down to a meal.
The resort enjoys an ideal location, allowing guests easy access to a range of popular sights and attractions. Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is a 50-minute drive away.
Melia Las Americas provides comfortable 5-star accommodation in Varadero. It features a golf course, a sauna, an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
The traditional rooms at Hotel Melia Las Americas en Varadero have a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar. The bathrooms feature a shower and provide bathrobes and a hair dryer.
Melia De Las Americas features a restaurant and a bar where guests can relax at the end of the day. Alternatively, there is a large selection of international restaurants close by.
Varadero's attractions, such as Convention Center Plaza America, are within a 10-minute walk of Melia De Las Americas Varadero. Mambo Club is just an easy car ride from the hotel.
Iberostar Varadero provides 5-star accommodation in Varadero. It also features a sauna, an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Iberostar Hotel Varadero, such as outdoor tennis courts, an all-inclusive meal plan and a kids pool. It provides family-friendly amenities, with room designs and services for families of any size, as well as a kids club and a playground. Guests are also able to take a dip in the swimming pool and enjoy a drink at the poolside bar.
Iberostar Varadero 16 provides spacious rooms equipped with a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and cable/satellite channels. They provide a private bathroom and a CD player.
Those staying at Iberostar Varadero can enjoy a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, conveniently based for those who want to stay close at mealtime.
Iberostar Hotel Varadero is a convenient base to explore nearby Cardenas Bay, Cuevos Los Pirates and Convention Center Plaza America, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Kayaking, horse riding and water-skiing are available nearby.
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