Iberostar Laguna Azul opens in Cuba

Iberostar Laguna Azul opens in Cuba
Posted on: 15 Sep 2009 at 09:31 AM in Hotel

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has opened its latest property, the IBEROSTAR
Laguna Azul in Cuba's popular resort of Varadero. Officially opened on
the 14 September 2009, this brings the total number of properties that
IBEROSTAR operates in Cuba to six and is perfect timing as British
travellers start planning their winter sun holidays for 2009/'10.

The IBEROSTAR Laguna Azul is located on a beautiful stretch of
Varadero's beach. It is approximately 160 km from Havana city and 20
minutes from downtown Varadero.

The 814 room hotel is divided into separate buildings with beautifully
spacious rooms and suites. There are 24 junior suites and eight of these
are specially equipped to cater for handicapped travellers. Each room is
elegantly appointed with a balcony, satellite television, a fully
stocked minibar and air conditioning.

There are many services on offer including currency exchange, medical
services, 24 hour internet services, a photocopier, a tourism bureau and
the option to rent a car, bicycle of motorbike. There are also
conferencing facilities available for business travellers.

Meanwhile guests looking to unwind can sample any of the five outdoor
swimming pools with sun loungers, parasols and towels – all of which are
free of charge. Those who fancy a little pampering during their stay can
indulge in the spa, Jacuzzi and beauty salon. For additional
entertainment there is an ice-cream saloon and an animation theatre.

There are several bars and restaurants located in this all-inclusive
establishment, including a lobby bar and a cigar bar and the hotel
prides itself on offering a wide variety of cuisine which includes
Italian, Japanese, International cuisine. There is also show cooking in
the main restaurant.

For those guests who have enjoyed sampling the food at IBEROSTAR, there
are also plenty of opportunities to work off some pounds, with an
amazing range of sports facilities and classes: From aerobics and
dancing classes to billiards and table tennis, not to mention tennis
courts and beach volleyball. There are also a range of water sports
including windsurfing, catamaran, kayak, snorkeling and water polo.

This property caters for all of the family with a Miniclub for children
between 4 – 12 years with a children's pool, games room, babysitter and
a mini entertainment show. There is also a babysitting service at an
extra charge.

Nearby to the hotel there is open sea diving, horse riding, bowling and
an 18 hole golf course.

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