Roc Barlovento

This hotel is located directly beside the beach in beautiful and famous Varadero, less than 1.5 km from the centre. Only a few metres away is the drawbridge which connects the peninsula with the rest of Matanzas province.The complex comprises a total of 296 rooms and thanks to its Spanish architecture is in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings. Facilities on offer include a reception desk manned around the clock, a hire safe, a currency exchange facility, a bar, and a selection of shops. Guests may also take advantage of the TV lounge, the public Internet connection, the room and laundry services (charges apply), the kids' club, and the parking facility. The "La Hacienda" restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, while typical Mexican cuisine is available at the "El Cactus" restaurant and Cuban cooking can be sampled in the "El Rincón Cubano" restaurant.All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a complete en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a safe (charges apply), and views over the pool or garden. The rooms on the second floor come with a small balcony. All accommodation units are cleaned daily, and towels are also changed every day. Bed linen is changed every other day. There are two disability-friendly rooms, and access to all areas of the hotel has been made as easy as possible.The outdoor complex features three swimming pools with children's paddling area. Water aerobics is also on offer. In the hotel, guests may enjoy a massage or try tennis, table tennis, billiards, volleyball, bocce (charges apply), archery, cycling, or yoga. An entertainment programme is also available (charges apply). A range of sports and leisure activities can be tried out on the beach, including jet skiing (charges apply), diving, windsurfing, pedal boating, and sailing. It is also possible to hire motorbikes (charges apply). Regular competitions, dance shows, international and Cuban shows ensure that no-one will be bored during their stay here.Guests may serve themselves from the buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is also possible to book an all inclusive stay.MasterCard and VISA are both accepted in the hotel.