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At a glance
Exterior
Key features
A huge lagoon-style pool is the centrepiece of the spacious Playa Costa Verde, with its swim-up bar great for refreshments in the sun, while the authentic cigar lounge, free international drinks and choice of dining, from Cuban to vegetarian, add to the attractions.
Key facts
| Airport transfer: | 1hr |
|---|---|
| Distance to beach: | Beachfront |
| Sleeps up to: | 4 adults |
Customer rating
- Holiday overall: 96%
- Accommodation: 90%
- Location: 87%
- Meals: 73%
Features
- 24hr All Inclusive
- Beachfront
- Air conditioning
- Watersports
- Modern
For adults
- Honeymoon
- Weddings
All inclusive
Exterior and pool
All inclusive
Food: 24 hour Food Service. Meals in buffet and à la carte restaurants (1 visit to 3 à la carte restaurants per week) and lobby bar is open 24 hours for snacks (including ice cream).Drink: 24 hour Drink Service. All local and international brand soft and alcoholic drinks, lobby bar open 24 hours.
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 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children with 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, air-conditioning, bathroom with private facilites, safe, TV, CD player, balcony or terrace and garden view.
Superior rooms available. All facilities are as Standard rooms but rooms will have preferential location with pool view guaranteed plus mini-fridge re-stocked daily with water and soft drinks, bottle of rum and beach towels in the room on arrival, Internet access for 1 hour per room, per stay, and lobster dinner in an à la carte restaurant.
Junior Suites sleeping up to 4 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children available. All facilities are as Superior rooms but rooms are larger with garden view plus living room and whirlpool bath/shower.
Rooms suitable for wheelchair access available.
Child Prices: 2-12 years inclusive.
All rooms also have hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities.
Other Facilities
Swimming pool, 5 restaurants including a Buffet restaurant and 4 A la carte restaurants Japanese, Italian, Cuban and Seafood, Grill, 6 Bars including 24hr Lobby with coffee bar , Ice Cream bar, Poolside bar serving snacks, Beer corner. NB: Some restaurants are non-smoking, dress code applies, children aged 0-5 are permitted at the first sitting only and children aged 6-12 at the 1st and 2nd sittings. Illusions night club (adults only), Cuban Club, Beach bar, Mini-market*, Gift shop*, Internet facilities* and Laundry service*.
Building
Official Rating: 4 Star
Rooms: 480
Blocks: 31
Floors: 2
Lifts: 0
Bedrooms: 480
Rooms: 480
Blocks: 31
Floors: 2
Lifts: 0
Bedrooms: 480
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Facilities
Swimming pool
On Site
Swimming pool, 5 restaurants including a Buffet restaurant and 4 A la carte restaurants Japanese, Italian, Cuban and Seafood, Grill, 6 Bars including 24hr Lobby with coffee bar , Ice Cream bar, Poolside bar serving snacks, Beer corner. NB: Some restaurants are non-smoking, dress code applies, children aged 0-5 are permitted at the first sitting only and children aged 6-12 at the 1st and 2nd sittings. Illusions night club (adults only), Cuban Club, Beach bar, Mini-market*, Gift shop*, Internet facilities* and Laundry service*.
Location
Guardalavaca is approximately 20 minutes away and the historical city of Holguin is a little further.
Special Offers
Honeymoon offer: Welcome cocktail, Bottle of wine or rum, flowers, private check-in, exclusive dinner for two in an à la carte restaurant, breakfast in the room one morning, late check-out and free room upgrade (both 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 contact 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
Scuba
Entertainment
Entertainment programme, Daytime Activities programme, TV/games area, Live music, Live shows, Disco, Karaoke and Dancing lessons.
Sports
Windsurfing, Sailing, Snorkelling, Kayaks, Waterpolo. NB: Watersports are subject to availability (reservations required) and weather permitting, 4 Tennis courts, Table tennis, Pool table, Beach Volleyball, Bicycle hire, Football.
The Tennis courts are floodlit and lessons are available, Badminton and Basketball.
Health & Beauty
Gym, Beauty salon*, Aerobics and Massages*.
For Families
Separate children's pool and Children's section of main pool, Hotel run kids club and activity programme for teenagers.
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
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