This newly built resort is located in northern Cuba on the island of Cayo Coco. Connected to the mainland by a 7.44-mile-long bridge, the secluded BlueBay resort houses 280 standard double rooms and 48 mini suites. All include either a balcony or terrace that looks out over the resort gardens or the beach. Meals at any of the resort's nine restaurants and bars are inclusive. Offerings include the Italian-inspired Leonardo restaurant or Arenas Blancas, which serves a selection of fresh seafood specialties. Cocktails and bar bites are available at the poolside Los Delfines bar or from Drill, located beachfront. Numerous complimentary services and activities are available on site, including Spanish, tennis and dance lessons, snorkeling, billiards, cycling and water polo. Boating, catamaran and trolley rides, as well as safari tours and horseback riding trips can be arranged by the resort concierge for an additional charge.
The five-star Royal Hideaway Ensenachos enjoys an enviable location on the tiny island of Cayo Ensenachos. As the island's sole accommodation, the resort is broken into three sections: the Royal Hideaway, the Royal Spa and the Royal Suites. In total, the island hosts 506 rooms and 46 suites spread throughout a handful of buildings. All rooms include traditional upscale amenities like a furnished balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean or resort gardens, while suites and villas offer additional luxuries such as the use of a private golf cart. The Royal Hideaway boasts nearly a dozen bars and restaurants, which include a swim-up pool bar, Asian and Italian restaurants, Latin night club and an upscale, gourmet dining room exclusive to Royal Suite guests. All non-motorized water sports are inclusive, as are beach volleyball, tennis and basketball. Both of the island's beaches are just footsteps from the resort. A full program of live entertainment and shows is available throughout the week. The resort's two-building, state-of-the-art spa houses nearly 200 rooms, a thermal pool, Jacuzzi and a fitness center. Guests staying in the Royal Spa section receive a selection of spa treatments included in their package.
The Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa is situated on mainland Cuba's most popular beach, Varadero Beach. Each of the resort's 404 suites provides an amenity kit, daily stocked bar, bathrobes and full-size patios or balconies. Upscale suites include additional luxuries including a Jacuzzi and CD player. A variety of cuisines is available at the Royal Hicacos' dining establishments. Don Pasquale serves a selection of Italian entrees for lunch and dinner, while traditional Caribbean dishes are available at El Caribe. Nightly entertainment includes contest or fashion shows and live music and dancing. A piano bar and night club are also on site. Scuba diving lessons, windsurfing, snorkeling, banana and paddle boats and water skiing are all offered at the resort. Equipment for all activities is included. A full-service European spa and beauty salon provide a selection of treatments and services for an additional charge.
