FAct SHEET Meliá Varadero All Inclusive & Incentive
Meliá Varadero All Inclusive & Incentive General Information Description Location Accommodation Restaurants and Bars General Facilities Leisure and Entertainment Rooms and Meetings Special Services Address: Autopista Sur, Playa Las Américas, Varadero, Matanzas Postal Codel: 420 Tel: (53 45) 667013 Fax: (56 45) 667012 Email: melia.varadero@solmeliacuba.com Web: www.melia-varadero.com Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 1
General Information Holiday hotel property of Cubacán, a Spanish Cuban joint venture, and operated by Sol Meliá through a management contract under its Meliá brand. The property commenced operations on December 14, 1991. Meliá Hotels Five and Four Stars holiday hotels offering highly personalized and attentive service. Magnificent city and beach locations. Spacious rooms, secretarial services and other facilities so that guests can derive maximum results from their business trip. A range of holiday and sports facilities in the leading beach resorts with All-Inclusive service. Its exquisite contemporary cuisine is one of the attributes of quality and wellbeing that distinguish Meliá hotels. Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 2
Description Five Stars All Inclusive beach resort covering an area of 15 000 m². The rooms are distributed in a modern 5-storey structure built in the form of a flower with seven petals Outstanding Features Located on Varadero Beach, near the shopping center and the Plaza Americas Convention Center. Approximately 0 m of fine white-sand beach shared only with Meliá Las Americas. Elegant, refine, modern and fashionable ambience, ideal for families who wish to play golf. Located within Las Americas Resort, situated between Meliá Las Americas and Sol Palmeras, only a few meters away from the Varadero Golf Club. Structure built in the form of a flower with 7 petals, where the floor on the lower level is longer than the one on the upper level, thus forming a pyramid. Circular lobby with natural illumination. Panoramic elevators overlooking an artificial lake. The interior is decorated with beautiful hanging gardens. Rooms with balconies and spacious terraces offering panoramic views of the ocean and the Varadero Peninsula. Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, cascades, wading pool and platform overlooking the ocean, ringed by relaxing palapas and massages. Entertainment areas and outdoor amphitheater, ideal for cultural activities of the highest level and variety. Carilda Oliver Terrace -Art Gallery and crafts sales/ exhibition, both overlooking the extensive manicured gardens and the ocean.. Varied culinary offers with three à la carte restaurants, buffets, bars and cafeteria opened hrs. Several meeting rooms fully equipped and located in different areas in the hotel Recommended for Weddings, honeymoons, groups and incentives, golf enthusiasts traveling with their families and Sweet Fifteen celebrations. Location Beachfront, next to the Plaza America Convention Center and the Varadero Golf Club, 33 km from the Varadero International Airport, 13 km from the town center, 3 km from the dolphinarium, 40 km from Matanzas City and 110 km from Playa Girón (Bay of Pigs) Guamá and 144 km from Havana. Local Transportation : Taxi, bus, car rental and the Varadero tourist bus. Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 3
Accommodation 490 modern rooms with double or single occupancy, 364 Standard Ocean View, 21 Standard Superior Ocean View rooms, 6 Suites Ocean View and 1 Suite Deluxe Ocean View and 14 interconnecting rooms. All the accommodations have been elegantly decorated and provided with: Central air-conditioning, in-room thermostat controlled through a card key switch. Power (electricity): 2 V/ 60 H. Bathrooms equipped with 110 V sockets for electric shavers Balcony or terrace with glass door, table and chairs. Writing desk with stationary and lamp Satellite TV with remote control and a music channel (CD player in Suites Deluxe) In-room safe deposit box. Mini-bar (stocked daily with bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices and beer) Electric coffeemaker with daily tea and coffee service King and queen-size bed Iron and ironing board Bathroom equipped with bathtub, complimentary amenities and hairdryer. (bathrobe and slippers in Suites rooms and Suite Deluxe) Direct telephone line in the room -hour room service ($) Types of Rooms Standard 364 rooms with garden or swimming pool view and 98 rooms with ocean view covering an area of 33 m² and provided with entrance hall, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Standard Superior Ocean View 21 rooms with terrace occupying the corners of each petal on floor two through four. Recently refurbished and covering and area of 50 m², provided with entrance hall, bedroom, bathroom and large terrace, special attentions on arrival and king-size or twin beds. Suites Ocean View 6 rooms located in the corner of each petal on Floor 5, covering an area of 80 m² and provided with living room /dinning room area//barkitchenette, bedroom with dressing room /closet, two bathrooms and a large terrace. The rooms with ocean view have two interconnecting spaces and king-size beds Special attentions on arrival and king-size beds. Suite Deluxe Ocean View * Luxury room, the only one of its type at Sol Meliá Cuba, with minimalist design and located on Floor 5 in one of the corners of the main petal, covering an area of 80 m² and provided with living room/dinning room area /bar-kitchenette, bedroom with dressing room /closet, two bathrooms (one panoramic with shower, whirlpool, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, scale and VIP amenities), two LCD TV sets with remote control, CD and DVD players, daily newspaper service, pillow and sheets menu, Jacuzzi, outdoor shower, sunloungers and table in the terrace. King-size beds. Ideal for couples. Luxury Service * and other special attentions are offered during your stay. Maximum occupancy per room: Double occupancy and individual use of double rooms. Two adults over 18 years of age and one child (2 adults + 1 child) accepted in all types of rooms. Only one extra bed per room per minor (on request). A third adult per room is not accepted. Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 4
Luxury Rooms *: Select Suites which standout for their spatial distribution, location, design and special amenities. Luxury Rooms are considered the maximum expression of comfort and informal luxury at Sol Meliá Cuba., offering guests highly professional and attentive Luxury Service* with facilities and courtesies that will enrich the experience of those who prefer any of our Luxury Rooms. Luxury Services* Bathrobe and slippers VIP amenities (bath salts etc ) Special assistance during your stay VIP treatment upon arrival. Personalized check-in. Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability. Luxury welcome cocktail (champagne and refreshing moist towels). Daily turndown service. Reservation guaranteed in á la carte restaurants. Pillows and sheets menu. VIP Mini-bar. Luxury Room postcard and farewell memento. Beach and swimming pool towels. Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 5
Restaurants and bars Restaurants Varied and delicious culinary offer in 5 restaurants (4 specialized with five flavors). La Habana: Buffet restaurant with air-conditioning, show cooking and located on the ground floor with capacity for 400 personas. Hours: breakfast (07: 10:), lunch (13:00-15:00) and dinner (19:00 22:00) Trinidad: à la carte, barbeque restaurant serving Cuban food during lunch and seafood during dinner. Located in the swimming pool area with capacity for 158 persons. Hours: lunch (12:-16:00) and dinner (19:00 22:00) Fuerteventura: International, à la carte gourmet restaurant, with air-conditioning and capacity for 74 personas. Located in the lobby. Hours: dinner (19:00 23:00) Varadero: à la carte, beach grill restaurant with capacity for 50 persons. Hours: lunch (12:00 16:). Las Reses: à la carte steak house restaurant with air-conditioning and capacity for 50 persons. Hours: dinner (19:00 23:00) Bars 5 bars serving exquisite tropical cocktails and premium national and international beverages for the enjoyment of clients Guantanamera ( hrs) Snack bar/lobby bar. Las Palmas (19:00 23:) Bar/Piano bar. Baracoa (11:00 18:00) Pool bar. Tenerife (22: 02:00) Karaoke bar. Santiago (121:00 23:00) Celebration hall. Prior reservation required. Dress code in effect during dinner in all specialized restaurants (shorts, jeans or sports wear not accepted). Vegetarian and dietary menu (on request). Live musical entertainment in some restaurants and areas for non-smokers. -hour room service ($). Opening and closing hours may be subject to change (prior notice). Continental breakfast, baby food (on request) and tea time service. Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 6
General Facilities Reception Desk /Concierge, money exchange, check-in (15:00), check-out (12:00), late check-out ($), free parking, laundry service ($), panoramic elevators, Internet area ($),fire alarms, -hour internal security, access and facilities for wheelchairs, beauty salon ($), shopping arcade ($),Tourism Desk ($),travel agencies ($), medical services: primary care in the hotel, international clinic and drug store 10 km from the hotel. Weddings and Honeymoons Weddings: Personal wedding and honeymoon coordinator to take care of all the details. Attractive Meliá brand programs: Free Weddings and Free Renewal of Vows, Luxury Wedding, Glamorous Wedding and Renewal of Vows besides Honeymoon programs. Gazebo and special locations for the wedding ceremony Free Honeymoons: Programs for 6- NIGHT STAYS in one or combining Sol Meliá Cuba hotels. Private Check -in guaranteed. Late Check - out guaranteed until 15:00 hrs. Special bridal room for honeymooners. Flowers in the room on arrival. Bottle of sparkling wine and fruits in the room on arrival. Housekeeping after 11:00 hrs and before 15:00 hrs. Daily turndown service. Welcome cocktail. Romantic honeymoon dinner for two. Honeymoon breakfast in the room the day after arrival. Daily attentions in the room. Special honeymoon gift. Leisure and Entertainment Direct access to the beach situated 10 m from the hotel; 100 m of natural white-sand, crystal-clear beach spotted with sunloungers, shade areas, lifeguard service, thatched umbrellas and towels available in the club house. Two swimming pools (area: 1 250 m², width: 25 m and length: 50 m). Shade areas, umbrellas, sunloungers, chairs, relaxing palapas, showers, lockers, lifeguard service, bar and towels available in the club house. Fully equipped gym and massages. Daily recreation programs in the swimming pool and beach and nightly entertainment with live shows. Theater and air-conditioned celebration hall with bar service, billiards, live music and shows. Sports activities Tennis courts, beach volleyball, table games, horseback riding ($) and golf course located only 0 m away. Special attentions to golfers in the hotel: coordinator /private golf instructor (prior reservation), special treatment and conditions for all types of golfers, special offer for golf lessons, golf clinic seasons, special fees and special attention to groups and golf events, special green fee discount, green fee reservations subject to confirmation by the hotel (tee time), mini putt tournaments at the Meliá Las Americas putting green and special programs for spouses (on request). Nautical activities Nautical center, non-motorized nautical activities included, diving and fishing 4 km from the hotel at marinas Gaviota and Chapelín (yachts, catamarans and immersion programs). Marketing Department Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 7
Meetings, Conventions and groups 8 halls and meeting rooms, including special areas equipped with top-notch audiovisual aids. Coordinator and banquet service for parties, events and other type of celebrations. Gastronomic services (menus for coffee breaks, cocktails, dinners, banquets and theme parties). Live musical entertainment (trios, small bands, live orchestra prior request -, orchestra and show, DJ with recorded music and MCs prior request). Added vales for tourist groups, incentive trips, events and congresses: Private check in. Flip Chart and Hospitality Desk. Room upgrade for VIPs (subject to availability). Two keys per double rooms. Members can occupy their room at 13 hrs (subject to availability). Special late check- out prices. Check- out until 16 hrs for VIP groups Turndown service for VIPs Group s Welcome sign at the hotel entrance and possibility to hoist their flag during the stay. Welcome cocktail. Picnic instead of breakfast in the event of early departure for field trip Refreshing moist towels on arrival. Special treatment for VIPs on arrival. Group coordinator. name Mallorca Ibiza Bayamo Matanzas Las Tunas Holguín Santiago Tenerife Área (m²) 485 68. 70.50 70.50 70.50 70.50 396 149,4 Cocktail 0 250 80 Banquet 170 0 Theater 250 250 Classroom 100 U 80 80 40 15 Imperial 80 Ambience * Alternative outdoor locations are also available besides the Plaza America Convention Center located 100 m from the hotel. Location Lobby 5th Floor 5th Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor 2nd Floor Lobby Lobby Special Services (segments) Weddings and honeymoons coordinator, programs with added values and attentions, banquet offers, locations, notary services, etc. Recreation Department specializing in programs for all age groups. Special attentions in the event of repeat guests, wedding anniversaries and honeymoons. Coordinator and banquet service for all types of parties and events. Highly specialized attention with Luxury Service in Luxury Rooms. Special programs for Sweet Fifteen party groups. Special attention to golfers and their families. Awards and Distinctions Green Planet Award: distinction accorded by Kuoni (tour operator) in recognition of the work carried out for preserving the environment (03 and 07). SAGA UK (tour operator) Award for the results obtained in surveys conducted to its customers. Environmental Endorsement granted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment of Cuba. Award granted by the Ministry of Culture for its continuous endeavors in promoting Cuban Culture. Distinction S recognition accorded by Sol Meliá Cuba. Meliá Varadero. Elegant hotel with modern design, where guests receive the highest level of service. Its architecture resembles a flower with seven petals, crowned by a translucent dome which illuminates an extraordinary circular lobby decorated with plants and flowers in the form of hanging gardens. The property stands put for its cultural vocation, where the main Cuban art forms always have a space. The property is ideal for golf enthusiasts and their families and also for those who prefer peace and tranquility in different relaxation and recreation environments, where they can also enjoy its exquisite culinary offer, color and natural beauty. Departamento de Marketing y Publicidad Sol Melia Cuba FAct SHEET Meliá varadero All Inclusive & Incentive 8