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At a glance
Aerial view
Key features
Overlooking tropical waters, the lush green Blau Costa Verde Beach Resort is a relaxing place to stay. With its pool and à la carte restaurants its top attractions, the rooms here have a bright and colourful flavour to match the Cuban spirit, and a beach bar and disco hideaway on the sandy beach.
Key facts
| Airport transfer: | 1hr |
|---|---|
| Distance to beach: | Beachfront |
| Sleeps up to: | 3 adults |
Customer rating
- Holiday overall: 91%
- Accommodation: 81%
- Location: 83%
- Meals: 65%
Features
- Beachfront
- Air conditioning
- Watersports
For adults
- Weddings
All inclusive
Restaurant
All inclusive
Food: All Inclusive food service from 10am - 1am, breakfast, lunch and dinner from buffet restaurant, dinner available in the à la carte restaurants (1 visit to each à la carte restaurant per week), all snacks (between meal times), hot sandwiches from 11am - 1am, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners.Drink: All inclusive drinks service from 10am - 2 am, all domestic and selected international brand alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee, house wine by the glass.
Sports and Activities: All included except where indicated*.
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Rooms
Standard room
All Inclusive
Standard rooms sleep up to 3 with 2 double beds or 1 queen-size bed with private facilities, air-conditioning, mini-bar, TV and safe.
Ocean View VIP package standard rooms are available at a supplement and include separate check-in, 1 free excursion to Guardalavaca per stay, 1 gala dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants, 1 free massage per person, reserved sunbeds at the pool and late check-out (subject to availability)
Child Prices: 2-12 years inclusive.
Other Facilities
Swimming pool, 4 restaurants including Main Buffet restaurant and 3 A la carte restaurants, Italian - open for lunch and dinner and Cuban - open for dinner only, Grill for lunch only; reservations required, 4 Bars including Lobby, Beach/snack bar, Swim-up bar, Poolside bar serving snacks and hot sandwiches. Gift shop* and Internet facilities*.
Building
Official Rating: 4 Star
Rooms: 309
Blocks: 6
Floors: 4
Lifts: 3
Bedrooms: 309
Rooms: 309
Blocks: 6
Floors: 4
Lifts: 3
Bedrooms: 309
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Facilities
Exterior and pool
On Site
Swimming pool, 4 restaurants including Main Buffet restaurant and 3 A la carte restaurants, Italian - open for lunch and dinner and Cuban - open for dinner only, Grill for lunch only; reservations required, 4 Bars including Lobby, Beach/snack bar, Swim-up bar, Poolside bar serving snacks and hot sandwiches. Gift shop* and Internet facilities*.
Location
Located beside an ecological reserve area, with numerous tropical birds and creatures to see. The town of Guardalavaca is just 20 minutes away.
Special Offers
Honeymoon offer: Fruit basket, bottle of rum, 1 romantic gala dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants (subject to availability in resort).
In order to qualify, please contact us after you have made your online booking.
Weddings: For further details about weddings, please contact our dedicated Weddings Team on 0871 664 0131.
Return private taxi transfer from £15 per person, please call us after you have made your online booking to book.
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Activities
Snorkelling
Entertainment
Day and evening Activities programme, Live music, Live shows, Disco on beach (11pm - 2am), Dancing, Outdoor Theatre, Foreign language lessons.
Bingo, Theme nights, Quiz nights, Beach party and Cocktail party.
Sports
Windsurfing, Sailing, Scuba diving*, Snorkelling, 3 Tennis courts, Multi-sports court, Pool table, Football, Gymnastics, Bicycles, Windsurfing, Snorkelling, Table tennis, Volleyball, Canoeing.
The Tennis courts have floodlights*, Archery, Rifle shooting, Darts, Bicycle hire, Badminton, Basketball and Boccia.
Health & Beauty
Fitness centre, Jacuzzi™, Hairdressing salon*, Aerobics and Massages*, Sauna, Whirlpools, Massage*, Hairdresser*
For Families
Babysitting* and Children's entertainer, Hotel run kids' club (4-10 yrs), Activities programme (2-12 years)
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.* - payable locally
Local info
About Guardalavaca
A taste of real Cuba, you'll lose yourself in the lush tropical scenery, beautiful white sandy beaches and relaxed rural feel of this unspoilt resort. A popular place to stay, Guardalavaca has its own dolphinarium, adventurous excursions and excellent hotels, ideal for family holidays, romantic getaways and relaxed beach breaks.
Airport Transfer: 1hr
About Cuba
A true Caribbean island, Cuba mixes vintage cars, fat cigars and a fun holiday flavour. With rich culture everywhere, Havana bursts with cool Cuban rhythms, colourful characters and crumbling architecture while, beyond the capital, you'll find dazzling white shores, amazing diving and a tropical island.
Weather
Thomson Airways Longhaul
Fly longhaul with Thomson Airways and look forward to:
- 33" seat pitch as standard – that's more legroom in longhaul economy than any other UK airline*
- Stylish leather seats
- Amenity pack
- 7" widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary headphones
- On-screen selection of movies, TV programmes, games, radio channels and more**
- Choice of four course meal and snack, inspired by Aldo Zilli***
* Source: BATA website, June 2008
** Entertainment upgrades available on selected flights
*** Available on selected flights
Upgrade to Premium Class and enjoy even more!
view Thomson Airways Premium cabin video
- A dedicated cabin exclusively for Premium passengers
- Increased seat pitch of at least 36"
- Wide leather seats with head support
- 9" widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary noise-reduction headsets
- Even more choice of in-flight entertainment, with an increased selection of movies, TV programmes, games and radio channels
- Complimentary drinks* including a drink before take-off, and a luxury pampering pack
- Dedicated cabin crew
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Pre-booking option – guaranteeing you sit together
*Excluding champagne
For holidays departing between Now and Apr 2009
Fully Protected Holidays - The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the CAA. Our ATOL number is 2524. ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the UK.