This hotel was built in 2001 and comprises 7 floors with a total of 22 suites and 255 double rooms. Guests are offered a welcoming lobby with lifts, safes, a currency exchange desk, a games room, a conference room with Internet access, bicycle hire and storage as well as a 24-hour reception. There is also a cosy café, a bar, a newspaper stand, shops, a newspaper stand, a hairdresser's salon and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs for younger guests. Further services include laundry and room services as well as medical assistance. Outside, the hotel has a playground with a kids club as well as parking facilities. Location This charming luxury hotel is located in the tourist centre of Playa Blanca in the middle of wonderful well-tended gardens just a few minutes walk from the town centre. It is sitauted directly next to the sea, overlooking the sporting harbour, Marina Rubicón. Surrounding the hotel are numerous shops, boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a lively nightlife venues to choose from. The beautiful sandy bay of Playas de Papagayo is only around 5 km away and links to the public transport network lie 900 m away. Rooms All of the rooms are comfortably furnished and come fitted with an en suite bathroom including a shower and a hairdryer. They additionally come equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, air conditioning and a hire safe. Moreover, each room has a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea or the swimming pools and gardens. Sport A swimming pool surrounded by a poolside bar, sun loungers and parasols is located in the hotel grounds. The hotel also offers its water aerobics, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, steam baths and massage services, in addition to diving, windsurfing, sailing, catamarans, canoeing, squash, aerobics, a gym, archery, horse riding, snooker, bowling and a varied entertainment programme. The nearest golf course is 45 km away. Meals Individual buffets are on offer in the mornings and evenings. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may also choose to select dishes from the à la carte option, or alternatively choose from the set menu in the evenings. Special dietary requirements are also catered for. Payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA cards are all accepted in the hotel. Notes Check In : 15:00 h. Check Out: 12:00 h.