By Isabel Prontes
Varadero is a popular tourist destination
resort within the Spanish-speaking
Caribbean island nation of Cuba. Varadero is located on the picturesque Hicacos Peninsula, and is full of serene
beaches with white, fine sands. Recreational activities are very popular in Varadero as well, such as deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, yachting and many other aquatic activities. For those planning on visiting Varadero, there are many fine hotels to consider.
Melia Varadero
The Melia Varadero is a Sol Melia accommodation that is situated right by Varadero beach. It is close to the city's convention center. The hotel has a laid-back, relaxed ambiance and consists of 455 double rooms, 28 deluxe doubles and seven spacious suites. All of the rooms and suites are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, honor bar, direct dial phone, satellite television, and round-the-clock room service. The hotel has a vehicle rental desk, gift shop, physician, guest laundry and parking.
Melia Varadero
Ctra. de Las Morlas Varadero
Varadero, Cuba
011 (+53) 45 667013
www.solmeliacuba.com
Blau Varadero Hotel Cuba
The Blau Varadero Hotel Cuba is a beachfront accommodation that is surrounded by white sand and clear Caribbean waters. There are a lot of activities, facilities and features offered by this comfortable and tranquil Varadero hotel, such as moped and car rental, diving lessons for beginners, guest laundry, childcare service, beauty salon, massage treatment, medical care, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, children's club, three full service restaurants (including a buffet) and a 24-hour refreshment bar.
Blau Varadero Hotel Cuba
Carretera de Las Morlas. KM 15
Varadero, Cuba
011 (+53) 45 667 545
www.blauhotels.com
Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa
The Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa is a Sol Melia accommodation that is situated directly on Varadero Beach. It is a 5-star resort hotel that consists of 434 spacious guest rooms. The hotel has features such as a cafeteria, four bars, eight restaurants, round-the-clock room service, steam bath, sauna, extensive fitness center, spa, beauty salon, high-speed Internet access, car rental desk, boutique, convenient store, guest laundry and currency exchange.
Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa
Auropista Sur , Ctra. Las Morlas, KM 19 1/2
Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba
011 (+53 45 667200
www.solmeliacuba.com
Sol Palmeras Varadero
Sol Palmeras Varadero is an all-inclusive, luxurious resort hotel that is on Varadero Beach. The hotel is part of Las Americas Resort, and is a Sol Melia lodge. The hotel has 376 double guest rooms, as well as 28 junior suites and four traditional suites. The guest rooms and suites are all equipped with comforts such as blow dryer, air conditioning, satellite television, balcony or terrace, honor bar, security safe and phone. The hotel offers features such as tourist information desk, foreign currency exchange, beauty salon, guest laundry, round-the-clock on-call physician, guest parking and handicapped facilities.
Sol Palmeras Varadero
Carretera de Las Morlas,
Varadero, Cuba
011 (+53) 45 667009
www.solmeliacuba.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.