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Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Location Playa Yuraguanal, Rafael Freyre, Holguín, Playa Yuraguanal
Phone 800/858-2258 in the U.S. and Canada, 24/3-0540
Fax 24/3-0545
Web site www.occidental-hoteles.com
Room Information 500 units
Prices CUC$251 (US$271/£136) double; CUC$314 (US$339/£170) suite. Rates are all-inclusive. Children under 2 stay free in parent's room; children 2-12 stay for CUC$51 (US$55/£28) in parent's room
Credit Cards MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer, safe

Frommer's Review

This large resort is set above a beautiful broad beach and next to some lovely natural forests. Perhaps the most distinctive features here are the seven swimming pools, several connected in cascading fashion by waterfalls. Rooms are large, modern, and well kept. They have large, cool, ceramic tile floors in a checkerboard pattern, and stylish wrought-iron headboards over the beds. All have private balconies, although many of these are quite compact. The grounds here are lush and shady. There are several good a la carte dining options, as well as the ubiquitous large buffets. The pizza and ice-cream stand on the beach is a big hit here. This hotel has an extensive array of watersports and activities, and an excellent children's program.

Facilities: 5 restaurants; 2 snack bars; 6 bars; dance club; nightly show; 7 outdoor pools; 8 lit outdoor tennis courts; gym; football court; Jacuzzi; sauna; watersports equipment; children's center and programs; concierge; tour desk; car- and scooter-rental desk; massage; babysitting; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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