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Blog / Kempinski brings signature luxury offerings to Cayo Guillermo, one of the newest tourist destinations in Cuba
Barefoot Caribbean Luxury
By Kateryna Ivchenko
Yes, that’s correct! Kempinski Hotels is offering a new luxurious resort situated on the shores of Cayo Guillermo, just a short 45-minute drive from the Jardines del Rey International Airport.
Opened in 2020, Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski offers travellers a chic hideaway with direct access to one of the top 25 beaches in the world, Playa Pilar (with Kempinski being the sole resort positioned on this beach), 4 restaurants (3 - à la carte and 1 buffet), 5 bars, including a cigar lounge, Kempinski The Spa Village, a gym, 3 infinity pools, a tennis and soccer court, a water sports center, and a kids club.
Playa Pilar Beach
However, what distinguishes this resort from its neighbouring properties are the luxurious overwater villas. While it may give the impression of a Maldives vacation, this experience is much better and closer. For travellers departing from YYZ, this idyllic paradise is merely a 3.5-hour journey away! Perfect for long weekends or short trips.
Accommodations
Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski offers 245 rooms, suites, and villas:
- Sunset Villa with Private Pool (119 m² / 1280 ft², up to 3 guests)
- Playa Pilar Water Villa (134 m² / 1442 ft², up to 2 guests)
- Presidential Water Villa Hemingway (134 m² / 1442 ft², up to 3 guests)
For more information, please download the Fact Sheet here.
Playa Pilar Water Villa Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski
Restaurants & Bars
- Balsamic Restaurant – Mediterranean cuisine, 11 am-10 pm
- Amancer Main Buffet Restaurant - buffet restaurant, international breakfast specialties, 7 am-10 am
- Marinero Restaurant – Cuban cuisine, 6:30 pm-10 pm
- Emperador Restaurant - à la carte breakfast restaurant (seasonal), fine dining dinner, gourmet à la carte fish and seafood restaurant, ceviche bar & specialties, 8am-11am; 7pm-10 pm
- Las Dunas Lobby Bar – 24-hours
- Hemingway Cigar Bar & Lounge - carefully selected Cuban rums and rarities only available in Cuba to pair with fine tobacco and snack menus, 11 am-11 pm
- Blue Bay Pool Bar - International beverages and cocktails, 11 am-6:30 pm
- Nuevo Floridita Beachside Bar – beach restaurant and bar, à la carte snack menu and classic cocktails, 10 am-6:30 pm
- Jazz Bar - bar snacks & international beverage menu, 9 pm-1 am
Emperador Restaurant Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski
Luxury Spa
Indulge in a lavish spa experience where every detail is meticulously attended to. Delight in private swimming pools, rejuvenating massages, skincare therapies, and additional amenities for your relaxation and well-being.
NEW
Starting June 1, 2024, Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski will become an ALL-INCLUSIVE resort, so all the luxury is included! Travel packages can be booked through Hola Sun Holidays and Sunwing.
How to sell Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski
Recognizing the difficulty in convincing your travellers that Cuba provides luxury experiences that not only rival those offered at global resorts but exceed them, we have prepared a list of unique selling points you can use in your next pitch:
- Secluded and private beachfront location (16 hectares) with direct access to Playa Pilar – voted one of the top 25 best beaches in the world. 500 metres of white coral sands and turquoise waters.
- Excellent gastronomy, combining international master-craftsmen and flavours with fresh, local products and refined service in 4 restaurants and 5 bars, including a cigar lounge.
- Exclusive selection of unique luxury villas and water villas over the bay of Punta El Morro.
- An ideal location for romance and relaxation or an activity-packed getaway – The hotel offers a wide range of services, from water sports to shoreline yoga and spa rituals, or from cigars and rum sommelier masterclass to jeep safaris over the Loma de Cunagua and the Jardines Del Rey.
Lady in Red
Here is another unique selling point of Kempinski Hotels: the Lady in Red, the most attentive host for every moment of your stay. Lady in Red is Kempinski’s Brand Ambassador, who is always dressed in exquisite red clothes and has extensive knowledge about the hotel and the local area.
Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski Lady in Red
To finish your stay in luxury style, indulge in a VIP treatment at the VIP lounge at the Jardines del Rey International Airport.
Kempinski Cayo Guillermo Party for FITCuba 2024