The VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is located directly on the beautiful, white sandy beach of Bavaro, surrounded by a palm grove. The Plaza Bavaro shopping centre is just 5 minutes away from the hotel. There are 447 guestrooms split between 5 separate buildings. The hotel operates an All Inclusive programme which includes an introductory diving lesson in the pool and a range of sports and entertainment but does not include laundry, massage, hairdresser, motorized water sports, scuba diving, medical service, shops, internet service or Spa treatments.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for a large comfortable hotel with plenty of facilities for the energetic or those just looking to relax.
Location and Resort
The coral reef protects the beach and almost forms a natural swimming pool. The beach is thought of as one of the top ten in the world and is edged with palms, has clear water and fine sand. The White Sands 18-hole golf course stands adjacent to the property.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an outdoor freshwater swimming pool for adults and a separate children`s pool. Both the pool area and the beach feature free sunbeds and parasols for guests to use.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel operates an All Inclusive programme which includes a welcome cocktail, free entrance and beverages to the Fun Pub but does not include imported beverages, special menus at the a la carte restaurant, selected wines or the El Cano Restaurant and Bow Bar at the Cayena Beach Club. Continental breakfast is available from 5.30am to 11am at El Bucanero, buffet style breakfast is available at the El Mirador main restaurant from 7am to 10am, lunch can be taken at either the Mirador or the El Bucanero beach restaurant between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, between 3pm and 4.30pm tea, coffee and cakes are available at the Calypso Bar whilst dinner can be enjoyed in the Mirador between 6pm and 9.30pm, or in the La Trattoria or La Estrella De Mar a la carte restaurants between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. The El Bucanero beach restaurant is also available for dinner between 6.30pm and 10pm and serves snacks throughout the day from 11am to 6pm. The AI drinks programme includes a wide selection of national drinks like soft drinks, juices, beers, cocktails, coffee, tea, liqueurs, spirits and house wine by the glass and is available in the lobby bar from 10am to 12.30am, the Calypso lounge bar between 3pm and 5.30am with snacks, the beach bar from 10am to 5.30pm and the Fun Pub disco between 11pm and 2am. CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC hairdryer safe ceiling fan satellite TV air conditioning balcony/terrace minibar telephone * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Hotel Location
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