Good value and great staff

I found the hotel to be nice and clean. It looked as so It had been redone lately, but the staff were just great,I don't think I have incountered better in my many travels. The food was good,but just a few things were missing like any kind of cereal and there wasn't a French fry to be found. All day pizza was good. Over all I would say it was good value for the money. The only downside was the 2 hour ride from the airport.

ONE WEEK STAY AT MEMORIES TRINIDAD

Long trip, 2-3hrs from Santa Clara to the resort. But beautiful scenery and get a feel for rural life and small villages in the interior of Cuba. The overall experience turned out to be decent after a bit of a rough start. There were short comings regarding paying extra for the "Diamond Club" service. 1. While we had an ocean view room, we did not get a king bed which is strange since the resort was far under capacity, we had 2 twins 2. The civer sheet on one bed had what appeared t [... read more]o be dried blood on it. It was never changed during our stay, surely the chamber maid should've have noticed. 3. There is no exclusivity for diamond club patrons at the beach and rarely did the staff come to see if any of the individuals there wanted a drink. Overall not a big deal since we all enjoyed the walk to the beach bar, but why advertise the service if you aren't going to provide it. Frankly, I don't care about the area being identified as "exclusive" or "special" by ropes or barriers (that just draws unwanted attention), but surely they could dress up the raised beach beds with cover sheets and sheets for shade. 4. We did not receive a welcome drink when we checked in as advertised. Gabriel was an excellent professional manager. Humberto at the front desk needs to smile and be more friendly, we did not receive a good first impression when we arrived. 5. The servers were generally pleasant throughout, however, they don't understand how to serve upgraded clientel in a exclusive setting ie in the dining room. I would have to ask for the Salt and pepper and tobasco every single morning, even though the same staff served us daily. Anywhere else it would be at the table already or shortly after sitting. Only one of them was very friendly and outgoing (a male by the name of Reimer), the ladies serving us only occasionally smiled and did not appear like they wanted to be there. We tipped everyone everywhere throughout the resort everyday regardless of the service. 6. They only offered the a la carte restaurant one night the whole week. That was disappointing. The meal was decent so it would've been nice to have 2 more nights of a la carte as advertised for the diamond club upgrade. We went into town to eat. Positive points: Private car from airport to resort and back. Well kept grounds. Beach is beautiful as is the ocean. Relatively clean. Although I picked up many empty beer cans and plastic cups daily walking the beach. if you really like snorkeling, cienfuegos is much better. Lots of lounge chairs (but the resort was no where close to capacity). Food selection and quality was better than expected for Cuba. Staff at the outdoor sports bar were all excellent, especially Rachel, Aila and Islander (not sure if I spelled their names correctly). Water sports crew were all excellent. Claudia and Manuel at beach bar were very accommodating, attentive and friendly. The outdoor BBQ lunch held on the beach was great, they should do that twice a wk. The dinner reservation fellow was very friendly and spoke good English. Also helped with ideas of place to go and things to see. The pool was decent, although a bit chilly (got better as the week went on), the hot water spouts were great. Never ran out of toilet paper any where which was a pleasant surprise (we brought lots of our own in case - gave it away). The pizza at the snack bar was good, staff there also very good. The evening shows were well done for such a small resort, it's unfortunate there weren't more clients attending. The store x2 and pharmacy are decent, we used all 3 of them. The selection of upgraded liquor was probably the most notable benefit of the Diamond Club service. Although sometimes they forgot to serve us from that selection, we would have to remind them. Bring bug spray and anti-itch products for the tiny sand flies that come out when the wind dies down - everyone had lots of bites and they are very itchy! But the gorgeous beach is worth it. Be nice if they had the funds to fog every few days.

Memories Trinidad Del Mar on Playa Ancon

This hotel is situated on a very lengthy stretch of sandy beach, much of which is still undeveloped and bordered only with tropical vegetation. The beach is well suited to swimming and long walks. The hotel grounds are attractive, with palm trees and pretty gardens. A tower beside the restaurant offers panoramic views of the Ancon Peninsula and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Food at the buffet restaurant was plentiful and staff were careful about hygiene. At times, the supply of plates a [... read more]nd glasses and spoons did not seem to be adequate to meet the demand. The city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is accessible by means of a double-decker tourist bus that travels between the hotel and the city four times daily. The bus journey takes approximately 30 min and a return ticket costs $5 EUR. Trinidad offers colourful colonial architecture, cobbled streets traversed by vintage cars and horse-drawn carts and wagons, a variety of small museums, artisans' shops, and street entertainers. The Sierra Escambray mountains are visible from the Memories Trinidad Del Mar resort and hiking tours can be arranged to explore the national park and waterfalls. The Memories Trinidad Del Mar resort would suit a traveller who wants to combine beach activities in a peaceful setting with nearby historical and cultural attractions and nature appreciation.

Great customer service and nice hotel grounds

We just got back from our trip to Memories Trinidad Del Mar. Three years ago, we visited this hotel before Covid. At the time, there were very few customers there, however, this hotel becomes a very popular resort and there are lots of customers this time. Despite the increase in volume of customers, there are no shortage of foods. We would recommend other customers to try out their soup and shrimps which are so fresh and tasty. We are also very with the abundance of papaya which is our most fav [... read more]ourite fruit. The waiters and waitresses at the dining room are all very nice and are out to please the customers. To name a few, Jelani, Reinier etc. (my spelling may be wrong), they are all eager to serve you with whatever you need. One particular person that makes our trip most memorable and enjoyable is Gabriel at the reception/front desk. We had never seen such a hardworking and pleasant person in a resort who will relentlessly assist the customers in solving all kinds of issues. Although his official hour is 8-5 but at times he would stay until 11:00 pm as he wanted to ensure that the problems are all resolved in a fast and efficient way before he goes home. We would like to commend him to his supervisors/managers for his superb customer service.

Beautiful Resort

We totally enjoyed our stay at Memories Trinidad Hotel. Staff were helpful even if you can't speak Spanish. Rooms were spotless, and effectively cleaned everyday. Plenty of bars, coffee bars and after hour snack bars available. Grounds were updated and well maintained..and well lite at nite. Dining was always a pleasure, greeted with lots of smiles. All staff wore masks, and every station for there was an attendant that served the food you requested onto your plate. (not everyon [... read more]e handling the spoons or touching the food yourself) waiters and waitress were there to bring whatever you requested. Excellent service..and tips are always welcomed. They preferred Canadian or Euros, and any small donation was always appreciated. Except coins. They are hard workers, and dedicated to please all who were visitors to their country. They have a few pools, hot tub, spas..and a beautiful beach with chairs and towels provided, and a bar cabana steps away. What else can you ask for beach, blue skies and beer. Now that's a vacation. They also have taxi and busses that go into town, Trinidad an old cobblestone city over 500 years old. Something to see only 12 klm away. We loved it there, and have no reservation to go back again in the new year...loved it.

Good Resort

This is a good resort at the price point. The beach was excellent, approximately 2 to 3 klm long, beige sand and mostly empty. The staff were friendly and service was generally good. Staff with Hola Tours and Sunwing were always on site and would assist you regardless of which company you booked with. Everything I required was available at the resort. Quiet areas were also available at the resort; the main area often had the music blaring, but there were other areas, including the beach, if  [... read more]you did not want the constant music. With tourism re-opening the resort was spending a lot of time and effort to update the resort, but no construction noise. The food was acceptable. I see many reviews that are critical of the food in Cuba. The food is not as good as it is in Europe or some higher priced beach destinations, but at this price point the food was acceptable. The one critical item I have is the bus ride from Santa Clara airport, almost 3 hours avoiding lots of potholes and lots of slower traffic. This to travel about 115 klm. Hopefully once the other resorts re-open and the new resort is completed there will be sufficient volume to warrant a flight into Cienfuegos or better yet Trinidad (needs a runway about 1,000 ft longer).

Nice resort

We had been there for a week, resort is clean, staff is friendly, food is cuban. For sure the best parts of resort are beach, sun, and ocean. They are beautiful. Snorkeling is 20$ for 1 hour trip to riffs or you can see a lot of fish along the shore. Visitors are from all over the world come and go every day. Trip to Trinidad is not for everyone, impression is sad. I would recommend enjoying the vacation at resort. Keep in mind, that the road from Santa Clara airport to hotel takes 2.5-3 hours.

A lots improvement

This is our 4th stay at this hotel We see a lots improvement since last time Food is much better too They need to invest more in renovating rooms Rooms are clean Stuff should speak more English They didn’t have napkins so they used toilet paper We like it because Trinidad is so close and so many things to see around Enjoyed lobsters at local restaurants

Lovely holiday

Lovely grounds, beach rooms etc. Staff were all very accommodating. The buffet was acceptable, if a bit repetitive at times. Everything was very clean. Buffet staff were all wearing masks. The bus leaves for Trinidad 4 times daily, 5 euros per round trip. In Trinidad there is music, dancing and restaurants, although some had closed. There are signs everywhere of resurgence; a large new Melia hotel is being built nearby, and stores that were closed had renovations going on. I would definitely g [... read more]o again.

Amazing helpful staff

The grounds were well kept. Daily staff were constantly on the move trimming the trees, grass etc. Bars were busy but well staffed so wait times were minor. The pool was clean and bright, well kept but shutting it down at 6pm was just annoying. Housekeeping staff were on the job nicely. Room was always made up promptly. Rooms are big and bright with an ample balcony and two nice chairs.It was however lacking a table that would have made the balcony great. The staff in the buffet are awesome  [... read more]always on top of things. The food was decent for all inclusive fare. If you want to experience Cuban food go into Trinidad.

Perfect Location!

Memories Trinidad del mar is a lovely resort. Yes it's a 3 hour drive from the airport but there are so many sights to see along the way. And its location is ideal touring the surrounding country, especially the 500 yr old city of Trinidad. The resort architecture is built to mimic the colonial days of Cuba. Rooms are clean, staff is lovely and there is always room to sit at the beach or pool..in the shade or sun! You can walk for miles on the beach. This resort is not too big and never felt cr [... read more]owded.

Great staff, but needs some work

Stayed at this hotel the week of Jan.11-18, 2020. Our room was clean and neat, the bathroom and tub was a little dated. The staff was fabulous, friendly accommodating and hard working. The food at the buffet was better than expected but the al la carte restaurants were not good. Ate at the buffet for 6 of 7 days. The pool area needs some updating, not many loungers and the hot tub was not in use(empty). The beach is beautiful. Had trouble with our door keys. Every other day the door key would n [... read more]ot work so had to go to front desk to get new. Very inconvenient especially late at night, and we were on the second floor. It is close to Trinidad where you can have a nice meal and do many activities It is a basic no frills resort at a very reasonable price with beautiful weather, wonderful people and the drinks are always cold!

Fabulous Holiday!

Memories Trinidad is a great resort. This year we went with our daughter and son-in-law and we had an excellent time. The resort itself is amazing, it is clean and the staff is very dedicated to making your holiday worry free. The rooms were comfortable and kept very clean the had normal water pressure, the air conditioner worked and the beds were very comfortable. I cannot say enough about the staff, they are friendly, professional and do everything they can to meet our expectations. Idalmis [... read more] and Jose at the lobby bar are a lot of fun and they go above and beyond. Frank is the entertainment and coordinated a "white party" most everyone at the resort participated and it was a great evening. Osmany is public relations and he is very helpful if you have any questions, if he doesn't know, he will make every effort to find the answer or help you any way he can. The food was very good. We have vacationed at this resort for many years and my husband commented that the food this year was the best it has ever been. Trinidad is an amazing city, we went in to the Trinidad twice this year, $10 CUC by taxi or there is a bus that will pick you up a the resort for $2 CUC. There is a restaurant called "La Botija" in Trinidad, worth the visit, the prices are excellent, the service is super and the food is great! Check them out on Facebook! The beach is stunning! The weather was perfect. We had a taxi driver tell us that Varadero was raining and chilly. Trinidad was hot and sunny the whole week we were there! All in all we had an absolutely wonderful holiday. I am going back in January to enjoy another great week! I would highly recommend this resort to anyone travelling to Cuba! You will not be disappointed.

Overall it is a very good resort

everything is very good, except 1) no bike rental 2) no free snorkeling both of them should have, depend on their advertising. Maybe I will have holiday there again.

A great vacation!

What a beautiful resort! The staff is all amazing, the food was excellent and the beach is perfect. The weather for the two weeks we were there was picture perfect every day all day long. The rooms are very clean and have lots of space. There is a double decker bus that comes by a few times daily to take you into Trinidad and you can ride it all day for 5 CUC. That was fun. Also if you take a taxi anywhere that is an adventure in itself. Such a fun thing to do, especially if you have a d [... read more]river who sings etc on the ride. Make sure you visit some of the small villages around the resort. The people are lovely there. At no time did we feel we were not safe and we went off on our own a lot. This is an awesome feeling for sure. This is a great place to vacation. We stayed for two weeks and were never bored. We will be going back there for sure!

Best Vacation Ever

Large rooms, clean, hot water, good water pressure, awesome pool, manicured grounds and great food to suit every taste. Management & staff are the best!! Any issues are addressed immediately and they sure make it possible to enjoy a wonderful Cuban experience. Lots of places to visit either on excursions /or double decker bus (5 pesos all day pass) We met many other tourists on the resort & it was agreed that this resort is by far the best in the area!! We are all planning to return same time [... read more] next year!!! You won’t be disappointed should you pick Memories Del Mar Trinidad for your next vacation destination!!

Good resort

Great staff. Friendly, especially if you show you care for them. Busy beech but very few panhandlers. It was fairly clean. Early morning crew removed seaweed before sunbathers arrived. Food was OK. but not enough choices for breakfast. Our tourism representative was well informed on all activities in the area and spoke Spanish, English and French fluently. Interesting historical tours with knowledgeable guides of the two nearest cities.

Affordable luxury.

Many times to the Ancon peninsula, but first time at this resort. Lovely room and resort setting, very good food, excellent service, and certainly the best beach on the south shore. Only disappointment--no bicycles.

Great vacation!

We have been to this resort many times and under the memories management found the food is better and the water pressure is great. The new paint job really brightens up the resort and rooms. As always the staff is wonderful. We will definitely return and recommend this place.

Very nice resort

Very nice hotel, clean rooms, colorful, freshly painted. Designed in such a way that it is close to the beach and to all facilities. Very friendly staff. Good food. Close to Trinidad, which is full of music especially at night.