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BARCELO SOLYMAR

BeachResort is located directly on the beach.
| TennisTennis at hotel or within walking distance (bringing your own equipment is recommended).
| GolfGolf course on property or golf included in hotel package or golf deal available.
| HoneymoonsSpecial features for honeymooners available or included.
| WeddingsSpecial wedding packages available or included. Prices are subject to change.
| Kid's ClubSupervised children's activities or kids entertainment program available.
| 3 Kids
| KitchenKitchen or kitchenette facilities in hotel accommodation.

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MANDATORY INFORMATION:



	STUDENT GROUPS
	º	Please note: New hotel policy, effective immediately for Barcelo Hotels & Resorts in Varadero, Cuba, will no longer allow student groups. Clients under the age of 21 years old are also not allowed for the months of May and June unless accompanied by an adult.

	FUNDS IN CUBA
	º	Please be advised: Visa and Master card are accepted in Cuba if fully drawn on Canadian banks. Regrettably American Express, MBNA, City Bank and other credit cards drawn from American Banks cannot be used in Cuba as well as American Express travel checks. Debit cards and bankcards cannot be used in the country.

	Club Premium Information
	º	Please be advised that Club Premium can only be purchased when booking the Hotel Room or the Ocean View. Club premium cannot be purchased if booking the Standard Bungalow room.

	RESTAURANTS
	º	Please be advised that the Barcelo Solymar has 3 a la carte restaurants and not 5 a la carte restaurants as specified on page 166 of the Southern Sun Sunquest 09-10 brochure.

	Travel Insurance to Travel to Cuba
	º	Proof of medical insurance is required for all visitors to Cuba who may be spot-checked. Those without proof of medical coverage may be required to buy Cuban insurance on arrival. Please carry your provincial health card and speak to your travel agent about travel insurance. For more information, check the Cuban Tourist Board website at http://www.gocuba.ca/client/home/index.php.

HOTEL DESCRIPTION:

Boasting a prime location on the white sandy beaches of Varadero, and nestled into a sheltered peninsula that offers great snorkelling and diving opportunities, this resort features a wide array of ways to spend your days under the Cuban sun. With a professional staff that are dedicated to making your stay the best it can be, you¿re sure to enjoy every minute.

HOTEL GENERAL INFORMATION:


General information
º	Date of built or opened: 2001
º	Number of buildings: 1
º	Total number of rooms: 525
º	Floors in hotel : 4
º	Elevators
º	Floors in rooms: 1
º	Car parking on site
º	Cost per day: $0.0
º	Check-in time: 1600
º	Check-out time: 1200
º	Security deposit required
º	Amount: 35

Management

	Hotel manager: Javir Cordero
	°	Telephone: 53-45-614499
	°	Fax: 53-45-611086
	°	Email: directorbarcelo@solymar.gca.tur.cu

	Reservation manager: Maria Luisa Martinez
	°	Telephone: 53-45-614499
	°	Fax: 53-45-611086
	°	Email: reservas@solymar.gca.tur.cu

	Sales manager: Yolexis Torres
	°	Telephone: 53-45-624499 ext 502
	°	Fax: 53-45-611086
	°	Email: subcombarcelo@solymar.gca.tur.cu

	Accounting manager: Eduardo Suarez
	°	Telephone: 53-45-624499 ext 587
	°	Fax: 53-45-668734
	°	Email: riesgos@solymar.gca.tur.cu

Suitable for
º	Singles
º	Couples
º	Families
º	Seniors
º	Groups
º	Student groups

HOTEL LOCATION:

•	Town/Area the hotel located in: Varadero

	Transfer from airport
	º	Distance(km): 25
	º	Time(mins): 25

	Surrounding areas

		Nearest Town: Downtown Varadero
		°	Distance(km): 3
		°	Time(mins): 5

		Main attraction: Varadero Market
		°	Distance(km): 3
		°	Taxicost approx($): 5

		Other attractions: Havana
		°	Times(mins): 120

	Surrounding Facilities
	º	Neighbouring hotels: International Hotel Arenas Blancas

	Public transportation
	º	Transportation available near hotel
	º	Public transportation
	º	Details: Double Decker Bus (stops right infront of the hotel)

HOTEL FACILITY:

•	Babysitting service
•	Medical services - Doctor
•	Medical services - Nurse
•	Maid service
•	Laundry facility
•	Laundry service
•	Room service
•	Wake-up service
•	Tour desk
•	Nightclub/disco
•	Outdoor theatre
•	Credit cards accepted
•	Travellers cheques accepted and cashed
•	Canadian travellers cheques accepted and cashed
•	Currency accepted in hotel Specify: CUC
•	Money Exchange at hotel
•	ATM on site
•	Car rental
•	Fitness gym room on site
•	Beauty salon/barber/hairdresser
•	Shops on site
•	Chapel on site
•	Golf course nearby
•	Wedding packages
•	Honeymoon packages
•	Business center
•	Telephone
•	Fax
•	Internet
•	Photocopier
•	Printer
•	Meeting rooms/Conference facility
•	Bottled water available free of charge
•	Restaurants on site
•	Bars on site
•	Watersports center
•	Childrens playground
•	Childrens pool area
•	Indoor games room
•	Voltage: 220V
•	Adaptor required from Canada/US
•	Ironing board/Iron
•	Hairdryer
•	High chairs available in restaurants
•	Adjoining rooms available
•	Rollaway beds available
•	Cribs available
•	Others services: Internet available in the lobby for extra fee. Photographer. Communications Services.

ROOM FACILITY ALL:


General Information
º	Air conditioning
º	Shower
º	Tub
º	Hairdryer
º	Iron/Ironing board

Electronic Information
º	Television in room
º	Satellite/cable
º	Phone
º	In room safety deposit box

Amenities Information
º	Mini bar

Amenities Information

	Balcony
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace

	Terrace
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
º	Furniture on balcony or terrace
º	Coffee maker

POOL GENERAL INFORMATION:

•	Jacuzzi
•	Number of Jacuzzi: 2
•	Chairs available
•	Sun lounger available
•	Towels available
•	Bar near pool

	Snack-bar near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1200 to 1800

ADULT POOL:


	Adult pool name: Pool #1
	º	Part of main pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Steps
	º	Freshwater
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

	Adult pool name: Pool #2
	º	Part of main pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Steps
	º	Freshwater
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

CHILD POOL:


	Children pool name: Kids Pool #1
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Freshwater
	º	Chairs Available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels available

LOCATION TO BEACH AND FACILITY:


	Beach Information
	º	Name: Varadero

	Location to beach
	º	Directly on: Beach Bay
	º	Beach on site

	Features of Beach
	º	Color of sand: White
	º	Swimmable features

	Amenities On Beach
	º	Clothing optional area on beach
	º	Palapas/huts on beach
	º	Lounge chairs on beach
	º	Sun umbrellas available
	º	Towels available
	º	Restrooms on beach
	º	Restaurant/snack bar on beach

RESTAURANTS:


	Restaurant name: Los Corales
	º	Type Of Food: Italian a la carte. From 1800-2300. Hours subject to change.
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Dinner
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: 2 visits per 7nt stay

	Restaurant name: Las Dunas
	º	Type Of Food: snack bar serves fast food from 1200-1800. Hours subject to change.
	º	Lunch

	Restaurant name: Los Horizontes
	º	Type Of Food: bar service (1000-1700), grilled snacks 1200-1600, and late snacks. Hours subject to change.
	º	Lunch

	Restaurant name: Lindamar
	º	Type Of Food: International buffet
	º	Breakfast
	º	Lunch
	º	Dinner

	Restaurant name: Tropimar
	º	Type Of Food: seafood dinners (lobster included) a la carte. Open from 1800-2300. Hours subject to change. Buffet for breakfast and Lunch.
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Breakfast
	º	Lunch
	º	Dinner
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: 2 visits per 7 nt stay.

	Restaurant name: Sol y Arena
	º	Type Of Food: Cuban cuisine a la carte from 1800-2300. Hours subject to change.
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Dinner
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: 2 visits per 7 nt stay

BARS:


	Bar name: Cafeteria Disco Ranchon Tropimar
	º	Operation hours/days: 2330-0600. Hours subject to change.

	Bar name: Los Delfines
	º	Operation hours/days: 1000-2200. Hours subject to change.
	º	Entertainment: sports bar

	Bar name: Sala de Fiestas Solymar
	º	Operation hours/days: 2030-0200 hours subject to change.
	º	Entertainment: dance club

	Bar name: Las Redes
	º	Location: beachfront
	º	Operation hours/days: 1000-1800 Hours subject to change.

	Bar name: Festival Hall
	º	Operation hours/days: 2030-2300 Hours subject to change.

	Bar name: Los Grumetes
	º	Operation hours/days: 1800-0100. Hours subject to change.
	º	Entertainment: Live piano

ENTERTAINMENT LIST:


	Entertainment name: Guided tours
	º	Type of entertainment: tours of: Bellamar caves, Jungle tour on jet skis, Helicopter tours to the Yumari valley, etc.
	º	Available on: Daytime
	º	Location: see concierge for details

	Entertainment name: Party Lounge
	º	Type of entertainment: To host parties
	º	Available on: Nighttime

	Entertainment name: daily activities
	º	Available on: Daytime

	Entertainment name: Nightly entertainment
	º	Available on: Nighttime

KIDS CLUB GENERAL INFORMATION:

•	Supervised childrens program available

	Kids club detail

		Club name: Mini Club
		°	Age range from 4 to 12
		°	Days of operation: Daily
		°	Hours of operation from 1000 to 1700
		°	General notes: Hours subject to change. Club house, kiddies park

GOLF COURSE:


	Course name: Varadero golf course
	º	Course location: Nearby
	º	Course designed by: Valid from May 1 - Oct 31 of each year until 2010
	º	Number of Holes: 18

GOLF RESERVATION:


	Course reservation information
	º	Course Name: Varadero golf course
	º	Book Locally
	º	Pay Locally
	º	How to reserve tee-times: All Services should be reserved at hotel at least 24 hours in advance. Hotel will request reservations through the Guest Service Department. Guests Should pay directly at Golf Club.

GOLF PACKAGE INFORMATION:


	Package Information
	º	Date From: 01-MAY-09
	º	Date To: 31-OCT-10
	º	Package name: Winter Special Golf Packages
	º	Package available at course: Varadero golf course
	º	Private cart fees
	º	Mandatory[$ payable locally]
	º	Mandatory Cart Fee Conditions: carts cost $40 CUC from 0700-1400. Hours and prices subject to change.
	º	Shared cart fees
	º	Green fees[$ payable locally]
	º	Instruction: 3 Green Fees 18 Holes =$114 CUC, 5 Green Fees 18 Holes = $180 CUC. Prices subject to change.

HONEYMOON:


Honeymoon Package Name:Honeymoon Bonus

	General Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-20
	°	Marriage documentation required
	°	Further requirements to qualify: Marriage certificate required at check-in. Valid up to a year after married. Inclusions Subject to change.
	°	Room type upgrade available
	°	Upgrade to: Oceanview room
	°	Details of upgrade conditions, if any: Subject to availability

	Free Inclusions
	°	Bottle of sparking wine (AI)
	°	Bottle of other liquor (AI)

	Special Inclusions
	°	Private check-in (AI)
	°	Late check-out (AI)
	°	Others: chef's surprise, welcome cocktail. Late check out subject to availability.

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

WEDDING:


Package Name:Wedding Package

	General Package Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-20
	°	Pay locally
	°	Certified copies of marriage licence available (AI)
	°	Legal fees will be applied (AI)
	°	Officiate/Minister will be attended (AI)

	Feature of wedding
	°	Wedding co-ordinator (AI)
	°	Champagne at reception (AI)

	Food feature
	°	Dinner offered (AI)
	°	Maximum number of guests: in one of the a la carte restaurants for upto 20 guests

	Amenities
	°	Flower bouquet (AI)
	°	Buttonhole/boutonniere (AI)
	°	Live music (AI)
	°	Wedding cake (AI)
	°	Continental breakfast in bed day after wedding (AI)
	°	Decorate wedding location (AI)
	°	Bonus/surprise gift: Sunset sailing tour for the bride and groom (Monday or Friday, drinks not included), free late check out (subject to availability), room upgrade to Suite with Jacuzzi on wedding night (subject to availability at check-in).
	°	Spa treatment(Bride): Full body massage
	°	Spa treatment(Groom): Full body massage
	°	Additional wedding cost may apply
	°	Details: Selection of Wedding Packages Available. Guests not staying at the resort and attending the wedding must purchase a day pass.

	Wedding Coordinator
	°	Coordinator name: Marta Abreu
	°	Telephone: 011-534-561-4499 ext.566-577
	°	Fax: 011-534-561-1086
	°	E-mail: rrpp@solymar.gca.tur.cu

	Payment details
	°	Amount: $900CUC (tax and service included)
	°	Payment due: at the hotel
	°	Details: Book and pay directly with hotel. Inclusions and prices subject to change.

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES:


	Tennis
	º	Total number of courts: 2
	º	Outdoor: 2
	º	Daytime (AI)
	º	Lit courts (AI)

	Land sports
	º	Beach volleyball (AI)
	º	Shuffleboard (AI)
	º	Giant chess (AI)
	º	Basketball (AI)
	º	Billiards (AI)
	º	Bocce-ball (AI)
	º	Use of bicycles (AI)
	º	Others: use of bicycles (1 hour included, extra cost after the one hour), boccie

	Water sports - General
	º	Windsurfing (AI)
	º	Catamaran (AI)
	º	Kayaking (AI)

	Water sports - Special
	º	Aqua Trykes (AI)
	º	Others: water-bikes

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

ALL INCLUSIVE:


Package Inclusions
º	Room Category Name: Applicable To All Categories , N/A , All-Inclusive
º	Date From: 01-NOV-08
º	Date To: 31-OCT-20

Restaurants Included
º	Breakfast available (AI)
º	Food type: buffet
º	Limits: Daily
º	Lunch available (AI)
º	Food type: buffet
º	Limits: Daily
º	Dinner available (AI)
º	Food type: buffet
º	Limits: Daily
º	Snacks daily (AI)
º	Hours of operation: 24hours
º	A la carte dining (AI)
º	A la carte dinner
º	Limits: Reservations and dress code required. 2 visits per 7 nt stay.
º	Use of restaurants: On site
º	Use of restaurants details: Cuba, seafood and Italian a la carte. Lobster included.

Beverages included
º	Soft drinks supplement (AI)
º	Domestic brand beer (AI)
º	Domestic brand liquor (AI)
º	International brand beer (AI)
º	International brand liquor (AI)
º	Comments: Select International Drinks
º	Bottled water (AI)

Beverages included

	Access to bars
	°	On site

Activities included
º	Kids club
º	Bicycle tours
º	Bicycle tours Frequency if restricted: 1hr included

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:


	Fitness room/Gym
	º	Facilities on site
	º	Sauna (AI)
	º	Jacuzzi (AI)

	Spa
	º	Basic beauty services[$ payable locally]
	º	Massage services[$ payable locally]

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

NATURE INTERESTS:

•	Ecological tours(Weather permitting)
•	Ecological path/walks

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

•	Pools Depth markers present
•	Pools Water clean and clear
•	Pools Division between adult and child pools
•	Balconies Height greater than or equal to 850 mm
•	Balconies Gaps between railings more than 100 mm
•	Balconies Safe and sturdy
•	Glass doors In rooms Large expanses of glass marked
•	Glass doors On property Large expanses of glass marked

SPECIFIC ROOM AMENITIES:


Special room amenity: Hotel Room

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 1
	°	Infant included

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 twin beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Other: 1 king bed or 2 twins

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	Phone
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Balcony
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Terrace
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Oceanview

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 1
	°	Infant included
	°	Unique selling description: Oceanview

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 twin beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Other: 1 king bed or 2 twins

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	Phone
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Contents may include: Water
	°	Balcony
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Terrace
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Furniture on balcony or Terrace
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Standard Bungalow

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 1
	°	Infant included
	°	Unique selling description: Located closer to the pool and/or beach

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 twin beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Other: 1 king bed or 2 twins

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	Phone
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Contents may include: Water
	°	Balcony
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Terrace
	°	Comment: Balcony or Terrace
	°	Furniture on balcony or Terrace
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Suite Bungalow

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 4
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 2
	°	Infant included
	°	Unique selling description: On request basis only. 2 story rooms, kitchenette, ensuite and full bathroom

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 twin beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Living area
	°	Other: 1 kind bed or 2 twins

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Jacuzzi tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	Phone
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Balcony
	°	Furniture on balcony or Terrace
	°	Kitchenette
	°	Coffee maker

	Others
	°	Sitting area

SHOPS ON SITE:

•	Gift shop
•	Mini grocery store
•	Supermarket
•	Clothing store
•	Jewellery store
•	Internet cafe
•	Art gallery
•	Local arts and crafts
•	PADI/Dive center shop

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOM:


	Room Name: Meeting Room
	º	Room capacity: 30

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