Valentin El Patriarca Varadero is an all-inclusive hotel for guests over 16 years of age located between a white-sand beach and an ecological reserve in Varadero. The property is ideal for family recreation, as it houses two pools, one of them exclusive for Privilege guests; a club, a theater that presents shows, a teens´ club, and a tennis court. Other activities include basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, water polo, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, and windsurfing. For a relaxing time, the hotel offers a spa with a variety of treatments, an indoor jacuzzi, a sauna, and two steam rooms, one of them with herbal infusions. The resort has restaurants with international specialties, including some with buffet service, bars to enjoy drinks and appetizers, and a nightclub. The 420 guest rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens or the pool. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, work desk, in-room safe, coffeemaker, flat-screen TV, and a sitting area. Privilege rooms are only for adults and offer a minibar with complimentary soft drinks and beer, butler service, and access to a pool and a private beach area. The property has conference facilities to accommodate up to 100 guests, wedding planning service, and honeymoon amenities. The hotel is next to Varahicacos Ecological Reserve, home to a 500-year old cactus called El Patriarca. The dolphinarium, Varadero Golf Club, and Park of the 8000 Cubicles are within a 13-kilometer (8 mi) radius. José Martí International Airport (HAV) and Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA) are 161 and 40 kilometers (373 and 24.9 mi) from the hotel, respectively. ***Credit cards issued by United States banks are not accepted. ***Please specify your estimated arrival time in the Special Requests section of your reservation, in order to prepare your guest room. ***Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.