*** HOTEL RENOVATION UPDATE ***

From May17th to October 31st 2010, "La Calle Del Medio" will be under renovation which consists of a new area made up of a Cigar Bar, a new Beauty Parlor, a Cafe Bistro, a Crepperie, a new Internet Point, a Pharmacy, a Jewellery Shop and P.R. Desk.

Description: Set on one of the finest locations on Varadero Beach in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa brings its Ultra All-Inclusive concept to Cuba. This resort is thirty (30) minutes away from Varadero's International Airport, ninety (90) minutes away from Havana International Airport and ten (10) minutes from downtown Varadero.

Rooms: Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa has 404 suites including one (1) Presidential Suite and two (2) Sandals Royal Suites.

All suites include the following:

Air Conditioning
King Size Beds
Hair Dryer
AM/FM Clock Radio
Coffee & Tea Maker
Full Bath
Bath Robes
Telephone
Ceiling Fan
Satellite TV
In-Room Safes
Iron & Ironing Board
Living Area
Amenity Kits
Full Size Patios or Balconies

Room Categories:  

Garden View Suites 
Premium Suites 
Concierge Suites

Premium Suites have all the suite inclusions plus a fully stocked bar. (stocked once a week)

Concierge Suites have all the suite inclusions plus a fully stocked bar (stocked daily - as used) and CD players. Concierge guests enjoy exclusive airport pickup, continental breakfast in room, turn down service in the evening, special cocktail party, special express check in and check out facilities, preferential reservation in specialty restaurants and a 15% discount on all Spa Services.

Two Sandals Royal Suites and the The Presidential Suite will, in addition to having all the concierge suite inclusions, have the following:

Royal Suite: 1 Bedroom (bigger than suite, different style, more luxurious), spa services included (in room menu), room service for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Presidential Suite: 2 Bedroom (bigger than the Royal Suite), all spa services included (in room menu), room service for breakfast, lunch & dinner, different style, more luxurious, jacuzzi in room.

Dining:

Onsite Restaurants:

- HICACOS (Inte Style)
- DON PASQUALE (Italian Cuisine)
- LAS MORLAS (Fine Fishermen Cuisine)
- EL CARIBE (Caribbean Cuisine)
- EL VIEJO Y EL MAR (Grill)

Bars: All bars serve international premium brand drinks.

- Mirador Bar 
- El Caribe 
- Las Nubes Piano Bar 
- Swim-up Bar 
- Bar Playa 
- Night Club 

Leisure Facilities and Services:

Pools:
Three (3) freshwater pools - main pool with swim up bar. Four (4) Whirlpools available.

Landsports:

Three (3) lighted Tennis Courts
Mini Basket Ball Court
Pool Tables
Squash Courts
Table Tennis
Games Room

Watersports:

Water Skiing
Banana Boat
Scuba Diving
Kayaks
Snorkelling
Pedal Paddle Boats
Windsurfing
Sailboats

Scuba Diving:
While others charge extra for scuba diving, Sandals includes the most comprehensive resort diving program in the Caribbean at no extra cost. Everything from top-of-the-line equipment, to diving excursions.

Dive courses for beginners are offered complimentary. Night dives and certificate courses are available at minimum charge.

Full-service Spas
- Spa and beauty salon services are available at additional cost.

Complete Fitness Centre with

- Weight training
- Exercise equipment
- Sauna
- Steam Room

Services Available At Extra Charge:

- Beauty Parlour
- Gift Shop
- Tours & Excursions 
- Massage
- Spa Services
- Laundry
- Money Exchange 
- Banquets
- Medical Services
- Post Office
- Internet Services
- Moped, Taxis