Playa Pesquero: Disappointed

I have been to Cuba at least 10 times and this is by far my worst experience. I was quite disappointed. this resort came highly recommended by 1) the travel agent and 2) people that I've met on past trips, but I must say I would give it A 2 1/2 , 3 star rating maximum. The food is never great in Cuba, but this was particularly back! I got food poisoning, my daughter got stomach pains and all three of us had digestion problems for more than a week after our return, a first from any trip we have d [... read more]one. The hotel cleanliness was not to par although the room was fine. The staff in general was a lot less friendly than past hotels I have been to. Finally, the beach has a lot of broken seashells so watch your step. Overall the trip was good because of great weather and because we were together as a family, but other than that I have seen sooooo much better.

Playa Pesquero: ANOTHER GREAT VISIT

We have just returned from PLAYA PESQUERO in Holguin Cuba , we were there from Nov15th to the 22nd with another couple. It was our fifth time to visit this resort and we still love it. I am never sure what it is that keeps calling us back. It doesn't have the best rooms or beach or food that we have ever experienced but The pool is certainly one of the largest and nicest we have encountered. Food at the a la cart restaurants was excellent , we ate at the Sea food.the Romantica .,the Gondola and  [... read more]the Carribean .and the service in these restaurants was absolutely amazing. Breakfast in the buffet was very good ,they have added more egg stations so there was no waiting for the delicious omelettes , Unfortunately the table service was very poor ,we always had to find someone to bring us water or coffee or cutlery and napkins. We had great lunches at Yareyal ,Caletones and Club Cubano but The lunch at the Latino buffet was just terrible , The staff was not ready when the buffet opened . The food was mainly leftovers from the previous day and the food that should have been hot was barely warm. We left and went elsewhere to eat. Despite my few complaints we still love PLAYA PESQUERO and will return again ,we always have a great time because of the wonderful staff members and the happy Cuban people

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Nice and quet resort

Rooms are clean with adequate storage space.. Shower curtain looked soiled and inside bathroom door was spotty with some stains .Bedspread had a blood stain. I did enjoy meeting resort staff and every interaction with resort staff was a pleasant one . I will go back there any time . Food was ok, you need to match food groups.

Playa Pesquero: Nice resort.

This was the second time in 2 years. The only unexpected trouble this year was the swimming pool. The water was blurry, they said something about filters trouble, at one point you can't even see your feet at the bottom of the pool. The food was generally good.

Playa Pesquero: lots of walking but we like walking...

The air conditioning was a problem...we were in 5604...if we set the temp at 22-23 it ran all the time. If we set it at 25-26,it ran for 12-15 seconds,stopped and within the next 2-3 minutes it ran again. And the air blew directly on our faces in the bed. It also leaked water in the bathroom area (which was fixed).My friend came home very sick and has bronchitis and is on medication.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Great Resort.....lots bugs/jellyfish

Nov 7-14th - 1.5hrs bus ride to hotel was fine, hotel very nice and clean, rooms are decent, pool was nice, Beach was beautiful, Staff were nice, Food was fine. Downside: no activities all week, lots of bug bites and tons of people got stung by jellyfish. I dont regret it but would not return.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Family friendly resort - even good for babies!

We stayed in room 0810 - it was perfect, great location to the beach, pool, lobby and restaurants. I was happy to see that they accommodated us with two babies in hand. The baby care was fantastic - we dropped the girls off four afternoons for some r'n'r time. I have never left them anywhere before but they made me feel very comfortable leaving them in their care. The buffet could have used a bit more fresh veggies but the breakfast was great including bacon, and there was always fresh meat cook [... read more]ing on the grill in the evening so that was enjoyable as well. The beach is super. Do not expect communication to be consistent, some employees told me that you could go by catamaran to snorkel in the near by coral (they took some people but not others - frustrating). Staff said not to trust the taxi, and some said to trust the taxi. There was supposed to be a bus. Some drivers wanted 25 CUC but the fair price is 10 CUC there and back - be careful.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Excellent Value

Pleasantly surprised with this resort. Food was better than expected, as Cuba doesn't have a very good reputation, but we found many things at the buffet that we really enjoyed for each meal. 1 1/2 hour bus ride from the airport goes quick and you get to see a few cities along the way and can buy beer for the ride. My husband and I really enjoyed our time here and most of the staff were very friendly. Internet/ phone service was the only thing we were disappointed with. Calling to Canada was ver [... read more]y expensive and the wifi in the lobby wasn't always reliable and staff working didn't know how to log in/out from our ipad.

Playa Pesquero: Unforgettable experience!

My husband, myself and our three-year-old son stayed at Playa Pesquero for a week second week of October. Prior to this, my husband and I have visited a few resorts over the years in other countries as well as in Cuba. This was the first time we both said that we are definitely returning here and for 10 days next time!!!!!! Loved absolutely everything! We upgraded and stayed in a superior room which, we were told, is just slightly larger than the standard. Beach is fantastic and perfect for todd [... read more]lers. While my husband was still able to enjoy deeper ocean and snorkelling. People are amazing. Bring unwanted clothes, shoes and other items as the people there are very much in need. We brought a whole suit case of stuff that we left for the people working at the resort and any locals asking for clothes.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Great resort

This was everything it said, great beaches, clean pool, the staff was excellent,the food was what you expect of Cuba but always find something to eat! Small market near by to do a little shopping, amazing ice coffee we drank every morning as I find coffee too strong. Bungalow 9 was the best close to pool, buffet, and ocean! The only thing wrong was seafood dinner didn't have anything for non seafood eaters. Will return to this resort!

Playa Pesquero: Had an amazing time !!!

The hotel is in a very good condition and has a welcoming atmosphere. The grounds, the beach , the food, the service - it's all excellent. We will definitely come here again and again and again! Thank you so much !

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Beautiful!

We stayed at the starfish from September 27- October 4 and loved our vacation. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, our room was lovely and big for a junior suite, and the house-keepers cleaned our room every day. The food was good- best bet is to go to the fresh grills. The best part- by far, was the beach. Drinks were awesome- bring a bubba! We didn't see any of the shows, but heard they were good from other travelers. Pool was also gorgeous with tonnes of seating. This was my fourth [... read more] time to cuba but first in Santa Maria and would definitely go back- the price is incredible and if you're not picky, it's perfect. Loved this resort and had an incredible vacation!

Playa Pesquero: Loved the resort

Trip was a amazing. Karl really help us find the best pricing for everyone and resort was great! Loved the service, the scenery and food was actually not bad. I heard many rumors about cuba food and coming from a picky eater... it wasn't like bad. Officially a return client!

Playa Pesquero: Average

Average. Most of the staff were very friendly. There were a few issues that had to be resolved and this was done amicably, however this took up vacation time, which can be frustrating. Food at the a la carte restaurants was a good change from buffet.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Beaches make it worth it!

Had a great, relaxing holiday. Didn't enjoy the long drive from the airport. Hotel was very quiet due to time of year. Staff were very hit or miss with the service. Housekeeping was absolutely terrible in terms of not cleaning properly. The shower curtains were absolutely disgusting. The food was ok. Never went hungry. Great little market close by. The beautiful beach and great pools make the trip so worth it. Overall, good holiday for a great price.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: big resort

We had a good experience, best part was the long beach, sand was like powder, weather was good only one night with rain storm. Like the resort because it doesn't go inland spreads along the shore, I would probably go again

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: It is what it is

We have been to this resort before and this time a few changes were seen. They do not include beer or pop in the room fridge any longer. Only water is supplied and you can buy the beer from the lobby bar. I do not consider this all inclusive if you have to buy beer for your room which was previously included . The employees did not look happy and the public washrooms were dirty. We go for the beach and it is still magnificent. The food was not good and that was no surprise.

Playa Pesquero: not the resort that I had hoped for.

The hotel was beautiful and the grounds vaste.Everything was spotless. The rooms were ordinary and a bit musty. The air conditioner could not hold up to the 42 degree weather. The food was very good but the choices were not as numerous as I have had in 4 star resorts. I think that that was due to being there in the off season.

Playa Pesquero: Well worth the money.

Our first impression of the hotel was it's sheer size. The grounds are so extensive that getting around was a bit of an issue. Once we got around that we were able to appreciate the scale of the place. The staff were very helpful and willing to solve any problems big or small. The beach is probably the best beach I have been to in Cuba. Turquoise water and white sand. The food in the buffet was generally pretty good with the exception of the fruit. Poor selection and quality. The food in the a l [... read more]a cartes was excellent. The inclusion of lobster in the meals was a nice surprise.

Resonance Blu Santa Maria: Had a great time

Room was great and our maid even better. Thank you adalis :) the resort was good however if you didn't tip then there was a lack of service. The 24 hour buffet was non existent and you had to talk your way into getting food at anytime. The excursions were great and the sunning representative was extremely helpful. Id love to go back to Cayo Santa Maria but would try another resort.