Located on the main access to the Varadero, guest at the Hotel Barlovento can enjoy a privileged setting, featuring a large, spectacular pool and colonial architecture. Just 5 minutes from downtown, this property is a good choice for couples and families.
The hotel's comfortable rooms and magnificent service facilities make it the ideal place to enjoy a vacation in direct contact with white sands, sun and warm waters of the sea.
Hotel Amenities:
- Bar
- Buffet Restaurant
- A la Carte Restaurant
- Ping Pong
- Aerobics
- Snorkelling
- Parking
- Massage
- Tour Booking Desk
- Swimming Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Internet access in the lobby
- Restaurant
- Club House
- Salsa Lessons
- Doctor on call
- Handicapped facilities
Rooms Include:
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Satellite TV
- Hair Dryer
- Minibar Private Bathroom
- Kitchenette
- Balcony or terrace Power 110V/60Hz
- Cold & hot water
Overlooking Varadero's world famous beach is the striking Hotel Sirenis La Salina Varadero. The Sirenis offers an assortment of entertainment options from sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, water polo, scuba diving and volleyball, to dance and Spanish lessons. Interconnecting rooms make it easy for families and friends to stay linked together.
Hotel Amenities:
- 1035 rooms in twenty-one 3-storey buildings
- 2 buffet restaurants and 4 a la carte restaurants
- 7 bars including Swim-up bar
- 2 outdoor pools with water slide, free-form
- 18-hole golf course* 6 km away
- 3 lit tennis courts (fee)
- Internet service (fee)
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness facilities
- Scuba diving on-site (fee)
- Beauty salon (fee)
- Playground
- Kid's pool
Rooms Include:
- 1 king or 2 double beds
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- CD player
- In-room safe (fee)
- Iron
- Balcony or Terrace
- Full bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
All Inclusive Features:
- 3 meals daily plus snacks
- All drinks (Domestic brands, Domestic beer)
- Sailing, Hobie Cats
- Windsurfing
- Kayaking
- Pedal Boat
- Waterpolo
- Introductory scuba diving lesson
- Tennis with instruction
- Volleyball
- Spanish lessons
- Dance lessons
- Daily activities
- Evening entertainment
Before Leaving Canada
Entry Requirements
Breakaway Tours would like to inform all passengers that THE USE OF A VALID PASSPORT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BREAKAWAY TOURS TRAVELERS.
Please ensure that you have your passport well in advance, as it may take up to three months to receive.
For further information on or to obtain a passport application please visit
http://www.ppt.gc.ca
Baggage
baggage allowance, please visit the website of the airline you are flying with.
Airport Check-in
All Breakaway Tours passengers are required to present themselves at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your ticket a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure time.
Arriving in Cuba
At the Airport
Once you have cleared customs and immigration, Breakaway Tours destination staff will greet you at the airport and assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Look for the Breakaway Tours logo!
At the Hotel
Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be directed to the Breakaway Tours hotel check-in information meeting. At this time you will be given the rules for the week, general hotel information, identification bracelets, and your room keys.
Leaving Cuba
Hotel Check-out
Hotel check-out is at 11 a.m. the day of your departure, or 4 hours prior to your departure time if before 11 a.m. (For example, a 10:30 a.m. departure requires a 6:30 a.m. check-out; a 2 p.m. departure requires a 10 a.m. check-out.) All hotel guests sharing a room must present themselves as a group to the front desk to have their hotel bracelets removed. Guests will not be allowed to board the bus transfer to the airport without confirmation of their hotel check-out.
Airport Bus Transfer
A bus transfer to the airport will arrive at your hotel 3 1/2 hours prior to your departure time. If you miss the provided transfer you are responsible for your own transportation to the airport.
Airport Check-in
All Breakaway Tours passengers are required to present themselves at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your ticket a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure time.
Important Information
Flying Time
4 hours from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Edmonton, and Vancouver
Airport
Juan Gualberto Gomez (VRA)
Emergency
Most hotels provide 24-hour health care services with specialists and nurses. The best way to deal with an emergency is to ask your concierge for a doctor or dentist. Notify your destination staff of all emergencies, as they are there to assist you.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Cuba. English is widely spoken and understood in most tourist areas.
Banking
Banking hours are normally between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays only. Please check at your hotel for the nearest branch. Most banks have ATMs that allow you to withdraw funds from your Canadian account. Look for the Cirrus or Maestro logo on the back of your card.
Currency
The official currency is the Cuban Convertable Peso. Canadian traveler’s cheques are honored by most hotels and stores.
Credit Cards
Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. American Express is NOT ACCEPTED in Cuba.
Tipping
In Cuba, a 15% tip in restaurants and bars is the norm. It is also common to tip bellboys and maids. The better you tip, the better service you can expect to receive.
Water
Tap water is not recommended for drinking, but can be used to brush your teeth. Please drink bottled water. Water served in bars and restaurants is safe to drink.
Legal Drinking Age
The legal drinking age in Cuba is 18 years.
Population
Approximately 11 million.
Voltage
Standard 110 V – same as Canada.
Time Zone
Cuba is on Eastern Standard Time year-round.
Public Transportation
Breakaway Tours does not recommend the use of public transportation in Cuba. Daily transportation to and from all organized day and nighttime events will be provided.
Car/Moped Rentals
Breakaway Tours strongly discourages renting vehicles of any kind! The risk of injury or death is extremely high and the language barrier may present problems when returning the vehicle.
Activities & Excursions
Optional excursions are a great way to enhance your Breakaway Tours package. Choose from a wide variety of activities and excursions available at your destination. For more information please consult your destination staff or your Breakaway Tours Savings Passport.
Emergency Numbers
For emergency phone numbers, please contact your hotel operator or available destination staff.