Valentin Perla Blanca: Great Restort

The resort is beautiful. Service was exceptional especially Yosvic and Yasier at the pool bar, Yuri and Daily at the Buffet. Weather was amazing. Mosquitos in abundance. Bring lots, lots of spray. Overall it was a great vacation

Sol Cayo Santa Maria: Good hotel for the price

There shouldn’t be any saving of chairs on the beach and people who are registered at the hotel should get priority on chairs on the beach. It was very difficult to get a chair on the beach and it was annoying to see people walking down from other resorts and having some of the best chairs saved.

The One Gallery Hotel: One Gallery Cayo Santa Maria

I have been to this hotel 5 times ! I love it , a great variety of foods and drinks it has a spectacular beach and what can I say about the staff … they are exceptional . Always smiling and ready to help and guide you . Sadly there is an epidemic of mosquitoes and no see em one must wear insect repellent because I was bad ! Some people told me to wear Vicks … I will bring some next time they have opened a new baby next door called the One collection which is a very nice hotel which is worth the [... read more] visit and stay . I will be back because they are like family . Don’t forget to visit the cigar bar if you go and maybe take a class on cigars if they still offer it .

Playa Cayo Santa Maria: Great resort

Cayo Playa Santa Maria is a great resort. Very clean, food was a little repetitive but all in all it was good! I loved the snack bar sandwiches and French fries. Will definitely go back! The staff was very friendly and accommodating!

Valentin Perla Blanca: not great

We have been to Cuba many times so we know about the food, shortages, hotels so we know what we are getting into. The hotel only has about 10 % open, 1 buffet and 1 a la carte. If the a la carte is open the buffet is not. Food was edible but.... we were violently sick for 36 hours after the a la carte. We assume it was the soup but have no idea. We have never been sick in Cuba before. Beds are HORRIBLE! I don't mean bad I mean every bone in our bodies hurt. Bring a pillow and mattress if [... read more] you can! Saying all of this the workers are the best we have ever had! They did everything they could to make our stay great. Would we return, No, would we recommend any of the workers for new jobs, yes!!

Valentin Perla Blanca: “Exceeded Our Expectations”

We visited Valentin Pearla Blanca between November 1-8, 2025 and stayed in the Alegance section of the resort. Cuban playas never disappoint us but the one in Perla takes it to the next level. It’s truly the best we’ve ever seen in our trips. Then there is people, too many to mention but I’ll try: 1. Naldi, the beach attendant 2. Henrique, the quiet but super nice beach lifeguard 3. Adriano, beach cocinero 4. Leila, main buffet 5. Abner, 24 hour snack bar 6. Meila, the receptionist 7. Mai [... read more]n bar crew – Betty, Yari and others, sorry ladies, the names escaped me 8. Felix – pool pizza 9. Super nice cleaning lady, jardineros, and carritos’ drivers 10. Managerial staff, concierage 11. And many, many others. Jack and Lilibeth do appreciate your hard work, thank you for making our vacation special and hope to see you again soon. We’ll come back to Valentin Perla, not just for the playa but for the impeccable service that you provide. Your bosses should be very proud of you. We stayed in Perla during the low season so the food choices were limited but we never went hungry. For the same reason evening entertainment was scaled down but present. Bugs didn’t bother us too much, it’s a good idea to bring a good spray, oh and a flashlight. We didn’t have any major complaint’s and few minor issues (remote control stopped working and safety box malfunctioned) were resolved within 10 minutes of our call to the reception. Impressive. All in all, we were very happy to stay at Perla Blanca and will go back. Gracias amigos i amigas

The One Gallery Hotel: Dream beach

Good service, pools and bars. Food better than other hotels. Only minor maintenance issues, none to keep you from coming back. Would recommend to friends and family. Jose was very attentive for anything needed regarding the resort. Danny at the lobby bar. Noel and Francisco at the sports bar.

Valentin Perla Blanca: Wonderful resort, beach, pools and people!

Having just returned from Valentin Perla Blanca, we could definitely recommend this resort. This time of year is low season and the resort is currently hosting very few guests. We really didn’t feel that we were missing out on anything. Half of the resort was closed entirely, and some of the à la carts were not in operation. The food was plentiful and there didn’t appear to be any shortages whatsoever. The main entertainment stage was not open during our visit, but there were many entertainers p [... read more]rovided in the main lobby by the massive centre bar and sometimes even in the buffet restaurant. The beach here as many have talked about a simply amazing. They claim the beach here is ranked as one of the top 10 in the world. I wouldn't doubt that for a second and can't imagine it being any better. To the right of the resort you can walk for probably three or 4 km and most of it will be by yourself. The beach in front of the hotel is amazing as well. This is the best beach we’ve ever been on and we have been to plenty. Only one of the beach bars and grills was open while we were there, but the staff were great and did a great job serving the few current patrons that were there at the slow time of year. The famous lobby bar didn’t disappoint either. The drinks, cappuccinos, and mostly the staff that worked there were amazing. The rooms are a little bit smaller than some of the resorts, but well laid out and and clean. I guess it’s a good thing that the only negative comment I might have is that the pillows were on the firm side and obviously I quibble! Some may also find the bus ride being about one hour and 45 minutes from the airport a bit long but we had a great bus driver and informative and funny guide. It went by quickly. For us it was worth it the litlle extra bus time. For some maybe not. The pool bar with the pizza bar was great. The mutil-level pools were clean and well-maintained. There was lots of shade, nice palapas, I also have to commend the grounds staff...WOW - so many beautiful trees, flowering shrubs and all kinds of interesting flora. All of it maintained beautifully. Spa, gym..even with low occupancy right now, nothing was lacking. Overall, it was a great experience and the week was over far too soon. We will gladly return.

Valentin Perla Blanca: Wonderful resort, beach, pools and people!

Having just returned from Valentin Perla Blanca, we could definitely recommend this resort. Even though at this time of year being low season and the resort hosting very few guests, we really didn’t feel that we were missing out on anything. Half of the resort was closed entirely, and some of the à la carts were not in operation. But, the food was plentiful and there didn’t appear to be any shortages. The main entertainment stage was not open during our visit, but there were many entertainers in [... read more] the main lobby by the bar and sometimes even in the buffet restaurant. The beach here as many Have talked about a simply amazing. The claim is one of the top 10 in the world and I can see that as being very truthful. To the right of the resort you can walk for probably three or 4 km and most of it will be by yourself. The beach in front of the hotel is amazing as well. This is the best beach we’ve ever been on and we have been to plenty. Only one of the beach bars and grills was open while we were there, but the staff were great and did a great job serving The few patrons that were there at the slow time of year. The famous huge lobby bar didn’t disappoint either. The drinks, cappuccinos, and mostly the staff that worked there were amazing. The rooms are a little bit smaller than some of the resorts, but well laid out And and clean. I guess it’s a good thing that the only negative comment I might have is that the pillows were on the firm side and obviously I quibble! Some may also find the bus ride being about one hour and 45 minutes from the airport a bit long but we had a great bus driver guide, and it went by quickly. For us it was worth it. For some maybe not,The pool bar with the pizza bar was great. The level pools were clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was a great experience and the weekend is far too soon. We would return.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Very poor experience

Arrived Monday November 3 and it took us awhile to figure out this huge resort, it is layed out nicely and the beach is absolutely stunning... That's where the good ends .. When we got into our room we sat on the mattress and could feel the springs which made for terrible and uncomfortable sleep every night...the toilet did not flush properly even after maintenance came to the room and apparently fixed it...that was horrible. The food selection was terrible as only 1 buffet was open and they s [... read more]erved the same food everyday and the food selection was very limited....we payed for 3 a'la carte meals in our package and because everything was closed we did not get that option that we payed for and nothing was ever offered to us to make that right, so kind of feel like we got ripped off that way. Overall it wasn't a great experience but hard to deny that the beach was simply amazing. Not sure if we will return to this resort....A LOT has to change for that to happen. I would say book at your own risk and hope for the best... It's Cuba and nothing is a guarantee

Melia Las Dunas: Wonderful resort!

This hotel was absolutely amazing the lobby was so beautiful and the staff were also very nice! The food was good many options! The pool and beach were amazing. The rooms were definitely not the best i’ve seen but all you do is sleep on your room anyway so it worked for me! Had a great experience here and I would definitely recommend!

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Resort is beautiful and beaches are stunning

I had a good vacation at this resort food was adequate staff were great for service I said good not great because flying with west jet was the biggest mistake of my vacation they charged me$60 for my luggage one way and another $60 on return flight the worst part of it is I only find out when I’m at the airport I never received information about it when I was booking or before my trip and my travel agent never informed me either this is inexcusable from trip central very disappointing I will nev [... read more]er purchase any vacation that flight with west jet in the future I hope this helps someone make better decision wets jet is the only airline charges your one piece luggage

Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria: Great Resort

Beautiful Beach, grounds, huge pool, helpful staff, buildings in good repair and every amenity close by, the perfect location for some R&R. Very good food selection, excellent service; I really couldn't have asked for anything more or better. I spent most of my stay right here at Sanctuary, but all of Grand Memories was available to me. Only about a five minute walk, but the shuttle was nice.

Royalton Cayo Santa Maria: Such a wonderful resort!

The grounds, room and service was amazing! We really enjoyed our stay! The people were so helpful! The entertainment was good as well! But the best of all was the beach! Amazing! The lobby bar was excellent. Definitely will return! We had so much fun!

Grand Memories Santa Maria: I wish i did not pick it

Very disappointed in this hotel. I understand cheap price, but still, lots of issues that don’t take much money to fix. Dirty bedsheets, not changed towels for the whole week, luck of entertainment, stolen flip flops, dirty room, old building.

Grand Memories Santa Maria: Grand Memories Cato Santa Maria

Hotel it's self is run down and rooms need to be upgraded.The grants are maintained on a daily bases.Public bathrooms need to be stock with toilet paper and soap on a daily bases. Food need to be keep hot and have a variety to choose from

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Not what we expected

This resort had great reviews, and we did a deep dive on youtube to see what we could expect. Unfortunately, we did not have a great time for our first stop in Cuba. The pools needed to be cleaned.There was mold everywhere you stood and sat by the bar, the rooms were not sealed at the door so we had multiple salamander on our ceiling. The food was cold and there was no selection whatsoever. Flies were a huge problem, so you didn't want to trust anything that sat out. The staff were hit and miss [... read more]. Some were very pleasant to deal with and helpful, whereas others were rude, dismissive and ignorant. There was only one golf cart to tend to the entire resort, and when you have rainy days and people having to walk to the one place to eat at the buffet, you'd be standing there, waiting for a very long time in the rain to get anywhere. The beaches were beautiful, however, it would have been nice if they raked the seaweed. It wasn't an enjoyable trip.

Grand Memories Santa Maria: Grand Memory Santa Maria

.Very poor service from waiters in the restaurant, always expecting tips. Very poor preparation of rooms for living - ventilation and plumbing don't work, lots of breakdowns upon move-in.Service is not well.

Royalton Cayo Santa Maria: 2nd time visit

I loved everything the 1st time that is why we returned.The rooms, pools and beach are great.The staff are really friendly especially the entertainment team and the butlers, very helpful.I would prefer it not to have Diamond Club,it is not needed and only makes returnees annoyed.There are only 122 rooms , I think larger hotels need a special club but not here. We may return, not sure.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: So upset

This was the worse resort ever. We lost our air conditioner 3 times in one night. This trip was my daughter's honeymoon and there was nothing recognized for that after they said they would make it special for her and her new husband. The room was not set up with a crib and small bed for there other child of 4 years old. We were not told that the dining hall was changed to the other end of the resort and they moved dinner and lunch like 4 times on us without telling us and then making us have our [... read more] meals outside where the bugs and mosquitoes were biting This was not a pleasurable experience with 2 small children and so late at night My daughter and family and I were also supposed to be close together and the first night we were at different buildings We were very disappointed at how they run things and will never come back and never recommend to anyone