Melia Buenavista
CubaThis charming luxury resort is set in lush tropical gardens on an unspoiled white sand beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Melia Buenavista is located in one of Cuba’s Biosphere Reserves to the west of Cayo Santa Maria.
One hundred and five spacious suites are decorated in vibrant tropical colours. Each one features a terrace or balcony looking over the gardens, pool, or sea, and comes with a butler. The exclusive Villa Zaida del Río, named after the Cuban artist whose work decorates its walls, has a private entrance, dining room-kitchen-bar, lounge with bath, and terraces on the ground floor. The upstairs bedroom has a king-size bed, lounge office, bathroom with tub and shower, and terraces.
Stunning dining experiences await in the three à la carte restaurants throughout the day. The 24-hour La Notte lobby bar, pool, and beach bars also offer cocktails and drinks.
There are also two pools, a spa, a fitness centre, and a beauty salon.
Melia Buenavista Information
Location & Getting There
Melia Buenavista is located to the west of Cayo Santa Maria in Cuba. It is 110 km from Abel Santamaria International Airport.
Accommodation
The resort comprises 105 suites, ranging from 62 sqm Junior Suites to the 250 sqm Villa Zaida Del Rio. All rooms have a king-size bed, wood furniture, tropical accents, a terrace, a bathroom with an outdoor shower, and all the mod cons. Top suites have a terrace with a Jacuzzi and stunning ocean views.
Activities
The resort offers plenty of activities, including Pilates, nature walks, yoga, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and Spanish and tennis lessons. Historical, cultural, and ecological tours can also be arranged.
Children
This is an adults-only resort.
- Three restaurants
- Three bars
- Spa
- Two pools
- Beauty salon
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
- Yoga and pilates
- Nature walks
- Diving and snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Spanish lessons
- Tennis lessons
- Historical, cultural, and ecological tours
This is a sprawling all-inclusive and adults-only property with great amenities and all mod-cons. The Junior Suites and Suites are spacious and comfortable, and the Villa 'Zaida del Río' is designed exclusively for guests over 18 years of age. Alongside your stay, we can create a customized itinerary to ensure you see the best of Cuba. Highlights include the Che Guevara Memorial, San Juan de Los Remedios, Las Brujas and Villa La Granjita. Or simply sip a cocktail by the pool or be pampered at the spa.
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