Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc

Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc

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#4 of 11 all-inclusives in Cayo Santa Maria
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Sanctuary at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria is an all-inclusive, adults- only paradise that provides a unique selection of services and amenities to our guests. With comfortable junior suites, concierge, and around-the- clock room services, Sanctuary is a unique and stylish accommodation option for those searching for a more exclusive adults-only tropical getaway.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Tennis court
Airport transportation
Parking
Fitness classes
Pool / beach towels
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Aerobics
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Spa
Couples massage
Massage
Adults only
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Infirmary
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Hair dryer
Room service
Safe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
4.5
3,860 reviews
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At Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria, the resort is celebrated for its stunning beachfront location and vibrant atmosphere, complete with live music and entertainment that guests find invigorating. While the staff earns accolades for their attentiveness and friendliness, some travelers have noted the need for improvements in room maintenance and cleanliness. The resort's amenities, including engaging entertainment and exceptional staff, are often praised, though concerns about food quality and the value proposition are mentioned. Despite this, the resort's ambiance and beautiful setting continue to be a highlight for many visitors.
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Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
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Gypsyandhersidekick wrote a review Feb 2020
Regina, Canada
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We stayed at the sanctuary at Grand Memories from Jan. 27-Feb. 10, 2020. The resort is spacious with the most beautiful beach and water imaginable. However, there were not enough palapas and folks were going down before 7am to get one or paying one of the locals to ensure they got one. Saw lots of folks reserving them and then not using them for hours which was very frustrating. The bar and grill staff down at the beach made up for it with their smiles and friendly service. The grill hut served homemade burgers and hot dogs etc that were a great alternative to going up to the buffet. Evelyn at the beach bar was amazing with a positive attitude and went out of her way to make sure you had the drink of your choice and remembering your usual.
There was live entertainment in each of the lobbies in the evening that was top notch and had folks up and dancing and having a great time.
We stayed in bungalow 59 and were lucky enough to have two wonderful butlers Lahis and Isabelle. They were always there to check on how our vacation was going and whether there was anything they could do for us. They arranged for a la carte reservations, special bubble baths, breakfast delivered hot in the mornings, cart pick ups etc. We felt so lucky to have them as our butlers. They work very hard and were always nearby from early in the morning til late at night.
There was also a young girl with a long ponytail that cleaned the washrooms in sanctuary building that did an excellent job keeping them spotless despite the horrible stench at times in that area. Make sure you give her a tip in thanks for her exceptional service she really deserves it.
Also special mention to the pizza maker at grand memories who was always friendly despite working long hours in a very hot environment. I could have eaten pizza everyday it was delicious. Our favourite at the buffet was the fresh pasta made to order and the fried rice made to order. The a la carte weren’t great but ok. Our favourite was the Emporium which had a fabulous waitress who was very professional.
The negatives would have to be the sand fleas or no seeums which were atrocious despite wearing insect repellent. The bedding was quite stained but after scratching myself raw in spots from the bites I could understand were all the stains came from.
All in all it was a great vacation which was made all the better due to the staff.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Top floor if you don’t want to be disturbed by noise from floor above & view of ocean. 61...
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Feb 22, 2020
Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about your experience with us. We are happy to see that overall you had a nice vacation at our little paradise and you enjoyed our beautiful beach. I want to finish by thanking you for choosing Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria for your vacation. We hope to see you again if you choose to come back to Cayo Santa Maria. Best regards, General Manager
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Pierre P wrote a review Jan 2020
We spent a week from 11 to 18 January, this was our third time at this resort. Check-in was smooth as always took a whole 3 minutes or so. We arrived late in the evening the only place open was the lobby bar, just behind the bar where the buffet is for breakfast and lunch they make these really good pizzas that with a few glasses of wine hit the spot. Thats where I met Jordy, a real nice guy he works as a butler in one of the buildings, we hit it off right away had lots of laughs he tought me a bit of Spanish. Next day we were welcomed by Lahis who was our butler when we went last August. We met Rudy and Geilys our Butlers for the week, I must say they went out of their way to please us, Everyday we knew what restaurant we had they made sure our room was weel kept, we even had an oppurtunity to bring Rudy for dinner which was really nice. The lobby bar in the evening has great entertainment, live music, singers , dancers... we really enjoyed it. Dayron at the bar works tirelessly pouring drinks always smiling.For breakfast and lunch we always ate at the buffet and sat in the same seats so we could be served by Evlyn and Orbel and Danys they are outstanding and great dancers too. All in all we had a great vacation I highly recommend the Sanctuary if you want a nice quiet no hassel vacation. Tips are very appreciated a peso goes a long way, remember these people work really hard and are really dedicated to make your stay the best that they can....I feel at home at the Sanctuary so much so we are planning to go back in May or June .
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Rooms in block 61 - 60 - 59 are the best
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jun 10, 2020
Dear Guest, On behalf of all Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria staff, we would like to give you a huge thank you for providing part of your time to share your experience with the TripAdvisor readers. We are more than happy to see that you had a wonderful vacation with us and that our staff did the best to make your time here unforgettable. Your words are a special motivation for the management and staff. It is the best reward after every day work. We will forward your message to Jordy, Lahis, Rudy, Geilys, Dayron, Evlyn, Orbel and Danys. They will be proud to hear they made a great job.  Thank you very much for choosing Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria.  We are looking forward to welcome you soon again at our little paradise. Best regards, General Manager
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Leo_Gabi_CA wrote a review Jan 2020
Calgary, Canada
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The hotel is located in an island almost 2h from Santa Clara Airport. Memories has 3 hotels in Cayo Santa Maria: Paraiso, Grand Memories and Sanctuary. We chose the Sanctuary because it was for adults only and allowed us to use the facilities of the other two (stay at 1, Play at 3 privileges). We got the room 6070 facing east side with partial view to the ocean. The room was nice, clean and very quiet, with a excellent air-conditioned, minibar with water and soft drinks; also two bottles attached to the wall (see photo) with Rum and Coffee Liquor. Shower water pressure was not strong, but it was there all days with warm water to take good showers. Each building has a person allocated to help and answer guest questions and make reservations for restaurants. We opted to eat in buffets, with more options, taking smaller portions and decide what to repeat. Sanctuary does not offer buffets at night, so we walked 15 min to the Grand Memories (or we could take their frequent electrical minibus). The buffets offered good diversity but tend to repeat along the week, well we were in Cuba and we were not there only to eat, but also to enjoy their pools and beaches. About pools, we liked the one in Sanctuary with two levels and a bar in the middle. Usually it was very quiet in the morning and with some music and activities in the afternoon, it has plenty of lounges (no need to reserve with towels, unless you would like a specific spot). The pool in the Grand Memories was the smallest one while Paraiso has a bigger pool, but just one level. About beaches, they are beautiful with soft sand and water with colors between green and blue. There were no palms but small huts. Sanctuary had the narrow beach while Grand Memories and Paraiso had wider beaches. We liked most the Sanctuary beach because based on the tide, it had a small sand bar allowing us to take our lounge and place there surrounded by water on all sides. At the Sanctuary beach bar we got beer and burgers. It was our first experience in Cuba, we found a wonderful beach, friendly Cubans, simple, clean and comfortable rooms and pleasant pools, all reasons to go back there.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jan 21, 2020
Dear Guest,  On behalf of all Sanctuary staff, we would like to give you a huge thank you for providing part of your time to share such a beautiful review about your stay with us. We are pleased to know we succeeded your expectations and you enjoyed our amazing beach and service. What makes us really proud is the fact all our staff was so attentive with you during your stay. Your happiness is our best reward after everyday work. Finally, it is a pleasure to know we will have the honor to welcome you again at your new home in paradise, Sanctuary. We are really looking forward to it. Thank you for choosing us. Warm regards,  General Manager
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ijd007 wrote a review Jan 2020
Mississauga, Canada
Before booking trips to Cuba or any other resort, we always like reading reviews here on Trip Advisor and so I feel compelled to share our experience here too.

Before leaving for our vacation I sent the resort an email letting them know the day we were arriving and requested a High Floor, King size bed. I got no response to my email. They assigned us a ground floor and the next day we had them move us up to the top floor. (this is what I was trying to avoid in the first place).
In the new room, the air conditioner was set/fixed to 22 C and could not be adjusted only manually switched off. The phone in the room did not work and apparently as told by the butler they were aware of it for some time now. Yes, Butlers are assigned at this resort and are only good for booking your dinner reservations.

The furniture in the rooms all seems old and outdated.

The main buffet dining room is too small and even though they did have another section that could be opened and I don't know why we always had difficulty finding a place to sit for breakfast. This location Sanctuary is supposed to be the top of the three at this resort but did not seem like it. The waiters are not organized and very slow to respond. I would ask for coffee with milk for two - the waiter would go away and come back after 20 mins with two cups, coffee and milk in it, no teaspoon, and to top it off lukewarm. I have never seen anything like this at all the resorts in Cuba on past travels. Horrible!

At lunchtime time, the chefs have no idea how to cook meats. They seem more rushed than anything else. A lot of food gets wasted because of this and no one to supervise them. One day we noticed two chefs sharing one spatula!

The Sanctuary is the adult section and has one large pool area. The music from the entertainment club is too loud in the afternoons and no chance of getting a peaceful afternoon nap.

WiFi access points are spread out throughout the resort and are available also by the pool. Some access points are on but need to be reset. You cannot log in from them so just move on to another section.

Evening buffet dinners are not offered at the Sanctuary and so you have to walk or hitch a ride on the golf carts to the Memories family section.
Be careful walking at night. Even though it is safe the path lights need to be installed. Some are out.
The food choices at the buffet are always the same - very disappointing.

I have been to Cuba now nine times but never to the same resort twice. We always want a new experience. This one was our third 'Memories Resort', but most disappointing.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jan 20, 2020
Dear guest, As long as we read your review we could see you found some issues during your stay and we would like to sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you might encountered. We are very disappointed to hear we did not reach your expectations. Your opinion is very important for us since is our clue to keep improving day by day. That is why we have taken notes of your suggestions and we will forward them to each department and take the actions needed.We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again so you can enjoy our improvements. Thank you for choosing us. Kind regards,  General Manager
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Barry B wrote a review Feb 2020
London, Canada
We stayed at this resort for 28 days, so we got to know the staff really well. The buildings are starting to show their age but the people who look after you make up for that. Our butlers looked after all our needs. Daymus, Jailesy, Dayanah, Richard and Dayan took our restaurant reservations every day and were there when we had concerns. The bartenders worked fast and there were hardly any line-ups for the bar. Carlos and Yuri were awesome at the pool/swim up bar and were always happy despite being busy. Down at the beach, Jesus and Evelyn were a blast. Lobby bartenders, Abel, Humberto and Yandriel were great. Don't expect Caesar's or Bloody Mary's ( they don't have Clamato juice).But expect great Mojitos and really good coffee. The beach is 5 out of 5. Bring some bug spray with Deet. The guys at the beach will take your loungers wherever you want, brush the sand off and lay your towel. Got to know Luis, Lauro, Yuri, Armando and Haillyer. Super guys. The food is getting better in Cuba. The bread and baked goods were really good. The a là cartes tried very hard and the service was excellent. The entertainment was everywhere... at the pool, lobby and the big theatre. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the Sanctuary. Congratulations to the staff!!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Feb 5, 2020
Dear Barry, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about your experience with us. We are happy to see that overall you had a nice vacation at our little paradise and you enjoyed our beautiful beach. I want to finish by thanking you for choosing Sanctuary for your vacation. We hope to see you again if you choose to come back to Cayo Santa Maria. Best regards, General Manager
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Anik wrote a review Jan 2020
Kitchener, Canada
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This was our second time at The This is our 2nd visit to The Sanctuary in a year. We truly loved every minute spent there. To us it was like visiting Family. Our Suite was perfect with an incredible view, always very clean and welcoming. Our Butler's Frank and Andreas were over the top they definitely surpassed a level of quality service opposing just functional. Andreas is definitely a natural talent in this industry he is a gift to your resort and company and should consider putting him on a path to Management. We love the location of this resort because it has an adorable little Market next door that allows you to walk and embrace the culture without leaving the Island. Including a nite time festival which rocks. We love also that when staying at the Sanctuary we can eat and drink and play at the other 2 resorts affiliated. Grand Memories has the best pizza on the Island... We love the way all the buffets were handled regulated and keptfresh. We only did 2 la carts this time only because we ate so much throughout the day, Italian was delicious and we did Seafood night and that was impeccable.I can tell you from our previous time last April everything was amazing at every dinner we had.
The Beach bar and grill at the Sanctuary is beyond delicious and fabulous. Evelyn is one of the most beautiful souls to see at that beach bar everyday her big smile and love for her job refects!!! Osmany is apart of the entertainment team his engery and zest for life was one of my favorite parts of the day. Carlos the finest pool bartender around his kind heart and knowledge was my favorite part of ending the day in the pool and getting a fabulous bite at the pool grill. When we go to the Sanctuary we always find something beautiful to take back with us in our soul because that's how special it is.. the beaches the people the food and the atmosphere exceeds my expectations everytime I come. As a parent of 4 boys I look forward to my time there twice a year. We celebrate my husbands Birthday in December and mine in April , the staff always go over and beyond to make their guests experience the best one. I truly believe it is a Sanctuary. The hardest part is leaving but when we all say our goodbyes it's more of a see ya later, like family. Can't wait to return in April and celebrate my Birthday with my favorite humans. Thank you Sanctuary staff management and sunwing for always giving us the most incredible adventure.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jan 2, 2020
Dear Guest,  On behalf of allSanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria staff, we would like to give you a huge thank you for providing part of your time to share such a detailed and breathtaking review with the TripAdvisor readers. Trust me when I say that your review made us really happy. It was a pleasure to have you at home and we are already missing you and looking forward to receive you again. Thank you for remembering every person of our staff that made your stay unforgettable, we will ensure they receive your beautiful words. They will be very proud to know they did such a good job.Thank you very much for choosing Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria and we hope to see you again in April at your home in paradise for another experience.  Warm regards,  General Manager
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Sue C wrote a review Feb 2020
We decided to make a change from cruising and give an all inclusive island vacation a try. Cuba was our choice because of guaranteed beautiful beaches and this was certainly true. Our hotel was adults only which was a nice change. We stayed in bungalow 59, room 37 which was on the second floor. This room had a bit of ocean view. The room was very spacious and had everything we needed. There were no facecloths for the week which wasn’t a big deal. Towels are not changed often although we did bring our own beach towels and they supplied 2 in your room as well. Our iron was in bad shape leaving rust marks on the clothes but they changed it when I asked. The staff at this resort were always willing to please. We had 2 Butler’s who alternated shifts every day and they were amazing! They would greet you every morning and plan your a la carte dinners. The food was fine for us and we never left after a meal feeling hungry. All night pizza was great! There were several pools and plenty of room. Never had to wait for lounge chairs, plus you can go to Grand Memories or Memories and use their pools. We spent many days at the beach and would go to the Diamond Club section closer to the Grand Memories area. The staff working this area would pop out of nowhere literally and find you a lounger then lay out your towels. We walked between all 3 resorts and we also took the golf cart rides too. They are always buzzing around the place. We did one excursion, Cigar/Rum factory tour which was fun but a bit too long of a day. The drive to the resort from the airport was about 1.5 hours although the drive to go back to the airport was about 2hrs 20min and felt like forever! Overall, we loved this first island trip and will definitely return to this resort. Remember to tip these people or bring items of need, they really do work hard and appreciate you.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Feb 7, 2020
Dear Guest,  On behalf of all Sanctuary staff, we would like to give you a huge thank you for providing part of your time to share such a beautiful review about your stay with us. We are pleased to know we succeeded your expectations and you enjoyed our amazing beach and service. What makes us really proud is the fact all our staff was so attentive with you during your stay. Your happiness is our best reward after everyday work. Finally, it is a pleasure to know we will have the honor to welcome you again at your new home in paradise, Sanctuary. We are really looking forward to it. Thank you for choosing us. Warm regards,  General Manager
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Margaret & John wrote a review Jan 2020
Dartmouth, Canada
We discovered this gem through SunWing vacations and we were not disappointed. Excellent Butlers Mercedes and Michel building #60 helped us navigate through evening restaurant bookings at Italian Restaurant (thank you Eldis excellent service!) and Mediterrian restaurant, and answered all of our questions. Booking at this resort allows you access to all a la carte restaurants on the resort. Beaches at this resort are beautiful...you have to get up early to claim a seat under the shade beachside as they go quickly. There are 22 km of beaches along this resort and sea kayak/catamaran are readily available at nearby Grand Memories resort. We booked 1 excursion - at Buena Vista Social Club - Monday evening which included a nice meal, a cigar/cuban rum ritual with an exclusive concert with the band and pictures taking opportunities followed by entertainment in a close by larger venue with the same members. We travelled with another couple and we were all in agreement that we felt safe walking anywhere on the resort, all staff were helpful and courteous, and wanted to make this the best experience possible. Love the taxi's - especially "chicken man" who made us laugh and sing along with the music in his golf cart. We are looking forward to returning to this resort sometime in the near future.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jan 24, 2020
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your time dedicated to share your experience at Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria. We are glad to know that you have chosen our hotel to celebrate your birthday and even more delighted to know that we have fulfilled your expectations in every way. Reviews like yours give us the daily motivation to work in the same way, we are very grateful for your compliments towards our staff and their attention to details. We are already waiting for your return, you will always be welcome at Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria. Kind regards from our little paradise! General Manager
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Helen B wrote a review Jan 2020
While staying in the adults section of Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria, Leon and Janiesy, our butlers, catered to our every whim and Mayulis our housekeeper suprised us every day with beautiful fresh flowers in our very clean room. All 3 made our trip memorable, always greeting us with smiles and "what can I do fo you?". Our bungalow was just steps from either the pool or the ocean beach and both were kept very clean and comfortable. As for the food...there was always a fresh grill for sunny side eggs or fresh fish. Do not expect highly spiced or elaborate meals, but completely adequate, fresh daily choices. Everything was "homemade" from the bread and rolls (awesome) to the mini pizzas (24 hour oven, made while you wait) and breakfast potatoe cakes. (so much better than McD). I would recommend and go again.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jun 10, 2020
Dear Helen,  Trust me when I say your review left us a wonderful feeling. It is wonderful to hear our guests had such a great time with us. Moreover, it is a pleasure to know all our staff was so attentive and they took care of you and satisfied all your needs during your days at Grand Memories. It was a pleasure for us to have you at our little paradise and pamper you. Your happiness is our main priority Thank you very much for choosing Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria for your first vacation in Cuba. We are looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards,  General Manager
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jblanchette_mharding wrote a review Jan 2020
Quebec City, Canada
We were looking for a return to Cayo Santa Maria and we opted for the Sanctuary, adult section of the Grand Memories. The beaches and dunes have not changed since our first stay. The ocean water is crystal clear with a light touch of seaweed collected every day.
The situation is different for the availability of material and food resources and the renovation of facilities which seem to have deteriorated over the years; deterioration possibly associated with the embargo and past hurricanes.
Fortunately, the kindness, availability and dedication of the staff make us forget this harsh reality. As a reference, we were able to appreciate the exceptional services of the butlers assigned to our floor (Richard, Marlon), the artistry of our maid (Kenia), the smile and the good humor of the restaurant staff or bars ( Denys, Evelyne, ...). The butler service is truly a PLUS for customers: daily reservation of an à la carte restaurant, rapid communication with the various hotel services, breakdown assistance for all circumstances, .... What more could you ask for! Congratulations to the whole team.
The adult section beach has a limited number of palapas due to the limited space to do so. Other chairs are available. It will be more difficult to bear the sun in great heat.
Knowledgeable, let yourself be tempted by the warmth and beauty of the beach at the Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Cayo Santa Maria.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from rrssBDcuba, Director General at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Responded Jan 25, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for giving us the opportunity of hosting you at Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria and for sharing your experience with us. It is inspiring to see that our efforts are appreciated as we are constantly working to exceed our guests’ expectations. We are glad that you experienced a luxurious stay and enjoyed our facilities. Also we are happy to hear that you enjoyed beautiful beach and the service provided by our staff. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit to Cayo Santa Maria. Best regards, General Manager
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Ralph L asked a question Jul 16
Cambridge, Canada2 contributions1 helpful vote
How long a bus ride is it from the airport to the hotel?
Answer from mstravel
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada685 contributions66 helpful votes
About 1.5 hrs. When I was there in 2019 to CSM, that was the case. We stopped part way for a bathroom break.
Answer from Roslin S
I was also looking into this, here's what I found, "If you're at an all-inclusive resort, the US$1 every few drinks is most common. Tips for Hotel Maids in Cuba: US$1-5 per night for each night of your stay. Tips for Bellboys in Cuba: US$1-5 at check-in and the same at check out." $1 USD is about 24 Cuban pesos, if that helps :)
Love the world wrote a tip Jul 12
Canada1 contribution
"Don't expect a wide range of food options, but what they prepared was exceptionally tasty."
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ZeesLifeBlog-Travel wrote a tip Jul 7
Toronto, Canada118 contributions
"Definitely choose Sanctuary for the service and food. Nice and quiet and relaxing. Choose main if you want more of a crowd."
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Francois B wrote a tip Jul 6
Sherbrooke, Canada1 contribution
"Go during low season. Talk to the staff. Relax, and enjoy. "
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Chauntel M wrote a tip Jun 2024
Barrie, Canada39 contributions
"Don't think about it...just book it 💯"
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Aeva A wrote a tip Jun 2024
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"Make friends!! We met some lovely people both guests and staff. Made the vacay so much better. "
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CaribbeanCubaVilla Clara ProvinceCayo Santa Maria
NUMBER OF ROOMS
258
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Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc - UPDATED 2024 Reviews & Photos

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc
Which popular attractions are close to Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Nearby attractions include Santa Maria Beach (2.3 km), Cayo Santa Maria (4.9 km), and Playa Las Gaviotas (6.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Conveniently located restaurants include Isabel y Fernando, Le Bistro, and La Goleta.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc have airport transportation?
Yes, Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.
Does Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Sanctuary At Grand Memories Santa Maria - All Inc accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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