Memories Paraiso: Absolutely gorgeous

My husband and I stayed at this resort twice I just love everything about this place ESP the beach it is by far the most beautiful beach that I have ever seen sandy and nice clear waters. The food is good too and the grounds are beautiful. The staff are very friendly they will go out of their way to do anything for you this place is paridice we had a wonderful stay here we went both times at Christmas last year and the year before that and we plan on going again this year 2014 for Christmas I ju [... read more]st love this resort we don't have anything bad to say about it!!!!! Love everything ESP the ocean view rooms it feels like heaven waking up to the sound of the ocean.

Melia Las Dunas: OK vacation

Grounds were beautiful! Rooms were adequate -- served the purpose. bed was decent and AC worked which was a bonus. Beach was gorgeous!! A la carte restaurants were good as well -- buffet was to be expected did not really like that the pool bar was in the shade for the majority of the day -- not able to get much sun sitting at the bar. some of the bar tenders were rude, would not get you the drink you asked for -- also always had to wait long to even get served! they would look in you direction a [... read more]nd then walk away -- was definitely not impressed with this! honestly we would not go back to this resort

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: The beach is the best, the hotel is ok

Check-in went smoothly but we were put in a room that was in a section of the hotel that was closed. The room had not been used in a while and it had not been freshened up. It smelled bad and the floor was dirty. The bathroom was not very clean and there was cigarette ash on the floor. We asked to be changed immediately but we were told the resort was fully booked and we could only get another room the following day. So we had to stay in that room overnight which was a bit gross. They should hav [... read more]e sent a maid to clean. However, the following day, we got to change to another section of the hotel which was fine. The food was ok, as usual in Cuba. We always managed to find something we liked. One thing I really appreciated at this hotel was that they had entertainment in the lobby every night. I'm not a fan of the big Micheal Jackson impersonating amphitheater style shows so I appreciated the alternative offered here. Also, the pool and beach access were open in the closed section but very few people were using it so we had plenty of chairs, a pool bar and a beach almost to ourselves. I've been to Cuba over ten times and this was my fourth time in Cayo Santa Maria so I can compare and although the beach is fabulous at this resort, it's not the best hotel. But then again, this was the least amount of money we had paid so, we can't complain. You get what you pay for and this hotel is cheaper than the better ones.

Memories Paraiso: Big Resort Great Beach

Hotel a little dated but par to other 4 star places in Cuba. Beach great! Resort big but lots of shuttles if you can't or don't want to walk. Nightly enterniment in lobby and out side very good! Have been to Cuba 14 times stayed at different places , had a good time here.

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Wonderful quieter resort

Not as large as some of the other resorts on Santa Maria but the facilities were wonderfully clean and the service of the staff was excellent. It is certainly a place I shall be returning to. I travelled alone and felt really safe.

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Incredible Place to Vacation!

My husband and I stayed for a week at this resort last February and it was amazing. The food, the beach, the service, the rooms, everything. We seriously could not find one thing to complain about. We have stayed on the same beach 3 times in the last 4 years, often paying more money and not being as happy. I would recommend this resort to anyne!

Melia Buenavista: Great Experience!

This resort is fantastic! The staff definitely made the difference! It is a small intimate resort. This was definitely a vacation where we completely relaxed. The grounds are beautiful, the food is fantastic and the staff is amazing! They really cater to you and make you feel special. Very friendly, accommodating, and they go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. My husband and I have been here, and then sent our parents there.... they also had an amazing time and plan to g [... read more]o back! If you are looking for a truly relaxing experience, this is the place!

Sol Cayo Santa Maria: Terrible resort

This hotel was absolutely disgusting, the food was horrible, rooms AC did not work, staff was not friendly or efficient, would never go back, waste of money. The only thing nice was the beach. Thats all

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Way better than varadero

Our first trip to Cuba was amazing..but I found some things in varadero I wasn't all that excited about. Santana Maria area is beautiful! The people are very friendly and not always looking for something from you (it only happened once and I said no and that was that) I was excited to go fishing in the area and was not disappointed.. (well there was the cab ride to the bridge wich turned into an adventure....but that is another story) If you bring your own stuff, go out with the job ie cat guys  [... read more](it's a big secret.......not) I went out twice for 20 pesos each and caught barracuda and a rather large snapper. I gave my fish to my driver this time and he was very excited about the snapper. We thought the rooms were laid out a little funny, but who cares..The room is some place to sleep that's it... The lay out of the resort is great! The only pain in the butt is getting money. The bank is only open so long and some times there is quite the line up. Overall we thought that this way out did varadero and I would go back to this resort in a heartbeat! A big thank you to our trip central concierge for all his help setting up outings and answering all our questions. .

Memories Paraiso: Beautiful Beach!

Great resort! Staff is friendly. Clean resort and the most beautiful beach! Recommended to a friend who loved this resort just as much as I did! My daughter and I are planning to go back to this resort at some point because it was so much fun!

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Lots of Fun at Husa

My husband and I travelled to Husa in March, along with 12 others, for a wedding. While we had been to Cuba before, we had never been to Cayo Santa Maria. I can not say enough about how stunning the beach and ocean is here. The water was turquoise, the sand was white and felt like walking through flour. The ocean is shallow, you can walk out a fair distance before it gets shoulder level. Even at shoulder level you can still clearly see your feet!! The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and ver [... read more]y well kept. Lots of foliage, gardens, and flowers. The room was nice, as were all the buildings and restaurants. However, the entire resort could use a bit of maintenance. There were some ponds and fountains without water, some areas that could have handled some new paint, and the boardwalk to the beach on the Beach Side needed some repairs. None of this affected our stay though. The food was adequate. More selection would have been great. The buffet was quite large, giving the appearance of lots to choose from, but really was just the same 6-8 items repeated. The fresh prepared food had long lines, sometimes up to an hour before you got to the front to order your food. The a la cartes were delicious. The staff was great. Never had a problem with any of them. Awesome to talk to, fast service, friendly. Our favourites were Rafael at the pool bar and Aing (sp?) at the beach bar. Watch out for the polar bear shots, hahaha! My husband and I like to try and do a couple day trips when we go. Since Cayo Santa Maria is an island about 40mins away from the mainland there isn't a whole lot of excursion selection. This isnt a problem with just Husa, but all the hotels on the island. We did however do the catamaran with dolphin experience and it was awesome! I would totally rcommend it. Definitely well worth the money, and close as it all takes place 10mins from the resort. Overall, we loved the resort, and would definitely return. Experience alone I would have given a 5* rating, however due to the food and a little bit of upkeep to be done I believe a 4* is a bit more accurate.

Memories Paraiso: Great Resort!

Very beautiful large resort. The beach is absolutely gorgeous. The rooms are fairly new and clean. This resort has a large number of a la carte restaurants. I recommend the Italian and Mediterranean. Only draw back is the distance from the airport (90 minutes).

Melia Las Dunas: Great resort!

Overall the resort was amazing. There were some faults - like the resort was so large we never saw half of it. My advise for the first day: get a map and explore - take advantage of everything the resort has to offer! Great entertainment and the beach was beautiful!

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Horrible - upgraded as this hotel is so run down.

We were so excited for our vacation and that all ended when we arrived at this resort. My family had visited this resort every year for several years and use to love it. I has previously stayed at Las Dunas which I would suggest over this place. We were upgraded to another resort after pointing out the very obvious run down rooms, philthy dining room and lack of general maintenance. Lots of fees for alcohol that isn't their basics such as Corona, other resorts include these it is suppose to be " [... read more]all inclusive". I would suggest staying some where else unless they have upgraded the resort.

Memories Paraiso: Vere nice resort

I went to the Memories Paraiso Beach Resort at the beginning of February 2014. I had a very good time. The food was decent, there was a lot of selection and the options changed every day. I stuck to just the buffet because the à la cartes filled up too quickly before I had a chance to reserve. Wasn't a problem, though, because there were new things at the buffet. There was lobster one night, pasta the next, mixed grill options too. The rooms were very clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. [... read more] The resort is HUGE though. We did a ton of walking just to get from our room to the restaurant or lobby. They have golf carts that are always driving from one place to the next for the guests to use that are driven by the staff. There is a small village -like place you can walk to that sells key chains and jewelry and art, very far to walk, but again, there are the golf cart. Something that I wish I had thought of that apparently everyone else had thought of first was to bring a reusable water bottle or drink thermos. The drinks they give you at the bar, whether it is a coke or a piña colada, were given to you in these tiny little plastic cups. Other guests would have their big reusable cups filled with whatever they were drinking with no problem. Less garbage and more drink... I was jealous of them! Something else too was to bring something like a piece of colored cloth or a plastic flower to tie onto your beach chairs early in the morning (like 6am-ish) to call dibs on the beach chairs. Good luck finding a beach chair with a parasol anytime after 8am, they were all taken! All in all, this was a really great place. I'd definitely go again.

Memories Paraiso: loved it

Great pool, staff, beach, food was edible. Beach needs more shade or u will have to get up at 3am to have a chair. Dont eat lobster in tge village, there is a reason why they are empty.try speed boats

Melia Cayo Santa Maria: Lovely smaller sized resort.

With the most beautiful natural white sand beach, this lovely resort was the perfect antidote for the miserable winter weather we had this year. The rooms and the grounds were very clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and accommodating in every way. There was always plenty of choices for food at every meal, so no one should go hungry, save for the pickiest of eaters. Best of all, it was tremendous value for the money! I would definitely stay here again!

Memories Paraiso: Execllent Resort!!

Everything was absolutely perfect!! From the grounds to the Staff, Joel was the best cart driver on the site!! The beaches were second to none!! We loved it so much we went back again the following year!

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Nice Resort

I travelled here with my family(2 year old girl, 5 year old boy and two 17 year old girls) on July 4-11, 2014. We really enjoyed our stay. The resort was clean, the room was nice except for the shower head in my bathroom. It was too close to the wall and it was very difficult to stand under it. I had to hold the showerhead, which was very uncomfortable. All the other rooms in the villas 5 had renovated bathrooms, guess they just hadn't gotten to ours. The cleaners always had a nice towel arrange [... read more]ment for us! The service was great. Everyone was very friendly and always willing to assist. This is why we love Cuba. Cubans are the nicest people. The beach was amazing! The beach grill was the best, food wise. They had a variety of buffet choices and an la carte menu too. We had the fish every time. It was delicious. The waitresses and cooks there were very nice and attentive. The buffet food on the other hand, was not the best. There wasn't much of a selection and it was the same food everyday. We really got tired of the food there. The 2 restaurants we tried(seafood and Italian) were very good. The food was great. The seafood restaurant had lobster! It was just too bad we could only try 2. The entertainment staff was great. Camaron, was amazing!! my 5 year old became very fond of him as he played with him in the pool numerous times. They really took care of our girls. They made sure they got on the return bus when they went to the estrella club. The entertainment could have used a few more interactive games. Like water polo. The games they had were repetitive and often times boring. Like bingo at 3pm. Who wants to play that at that time? Also, the resort did not give out any prices for playing their games. I thought they were being a bit stingy here as this is what motivates people to participate. They gave winners "certificates". You think they would at least give out t-shirts or something. This was disappointing. Every other resort we have gone to always has a price for the winners. I took advantage of the kid's club while I was there.The girls at the kid's club were great with my two year old daughter. They played with her and put her to sleep with no problem. The cigar bar is great. Too bad they don't play music every day there. The one night we got "out" alone, there was no music playing and we ended up at the main lobby bar playing our own music and chatting with the bartenders until 4am. As for the beach it is beautiful. No rocks and plenty of beach chairs. Too bad it was often too hot and the ocean water was warm. But of course this is out of the resort's hand. July seems to be very hot there. Overall I would say it was a nice resort.

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Lots of Fun!

We visited this resort in March. It was our second trip to Cayo Santa Maria but first to this resort so we were well aware that the bus ride takes longer than to other resort areas. Our room was great, clean, lots of hot water and the glass enclosed shower stall was lovely. The entertainment was lots of fun especially karaoke night which was held poolside. Wow, there were some really talented singers staying there as guests! The food was typical cuban. You won't starve. Long lines for bank. Beac [... read more]h was wonderful except there was a bit of a hill to go up and down to get to and from the waters edge. I would, and have recommended it.