Barceló Solymar
is located on the best stretch of Varadero
beach, the main tourist area in Cuba. The perfect resort for families and couples, as
well as for diving lovers and water sport lovers in general.
Cuba,
the largest island in the Caribbean, boasts innumerable attractions.
Not only does it have lovely beaches and scenery but also a rich
history, a fascinating culture and hospitable people.
Made up of over 4,000 keys, islets and islands,
Cuba covers 110,922 square kilometers of terrain, where you'll find
lush vegetation and a wide variety of flora and fauna, virgin islands,
grottoes, caves, mountains, forests and over 280 beaches. A true
paradise in the very heart of the Caribbean. The island's capital,
Havana, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1982 in
recognition of its many historic buildings.
Accommodation
All 525 rooms (including 328 standard rooms, 72
suites, and 19 bungalows) have a balcony or terrace overlooking the
sea or the swimming-pool, air-conditioning, a fully equipped bathroom
with hair dryer, minibar, fridge, satellite TV, telephone, radio,
coffee maker and safe. Plus, all suites have a private Jacuzzi
Food and drink
Dining services are available at 2 buffet
restaurants, 2 á la carte restaurants (Creole and International
cuisine, and another specializing in seafood), 2 snack bars, 2 bars
and 2 cafeterias.
Facilities
Additional facilities include 2 adult swimming
pools and one for children, a children's playground, gymnasium, sauna
and massage services, Jacuzzi, beauty salon, day care center, boutique,
post office, and tourist office. There are facilities for water-sports such as
windsurfing, kayaking, and catamaran, diving classes, and facilities
for other activities such as archery, rifle shooting, volleyball, and
beach tennis. Guests also have access to the nearby 18-hole Varadero
golf course. The Solymar offers a complete daytime and nighttime
program as well as some of the most authentic Cuban shows. There
is laundry service, cots and babysitters, medical service, car rental,
currency exchange, and fax service.
Other services
There are also several tours available so
you can learn about the culture and customs of the Cuban people and
explore some of its most beautiful, fun-filled places.
Useful information
The resort is 25 minutes from the Juan Gualberto
Gómez International Airport (Varadero) and only 2 hours from the
capital city of La Habana.
It is 200 meters away from the city center and
12 kilometers from the port
The island of
Cuba has a
moderate sub-tropical climate with temperatures averaging around 25ºC
(77ºF). The trade winds and sea breezes help to refresh this oblong
island which touches the Tropic of Cancer
