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Excellent Restaurants, Entertainers, and Activities

Reviewed Feb 14, 2020
Room was spacious, front desk quickly responded to our needs when we asked, comfortable bed, drinks in the refrigerator were included and refilled daily.

Pool was clean and expansive. No swim up bar, which I think is a positive because people aren't spilling their drinks or dropping their glasses in the swimming water all the time so it was always a very clean pool. Many shaded areas all around the pool (good for me because I burn so easily in the sun) and even these neat areas at the pool's edge with "chairs" in the stone of the pool to lie on (hard to explain but was nice). Beach was clean and well maintained.

Six A La Carte restaurants at the resort, all of which were lovely; Seafood, Mexican, French, Steakhouse, Oriental, and Italian. I think my favourite meal was at the French restaurant where I got a delicious steak. Make sure you get your reservations for these A la Carte restaurants!

I went with my girlfriend and my parents. Usually I don't end up doing any of the poolside activities, but the entertainers at the resort are excellent. Big shout out to one of the fellas in Animacion (entertainment) at the pool, Alejandro! This guy was so damn funny. Every activity he was hosting, I went to. Archery, rifle shooting, water polo, aquasize (water aerobics?), dancing, volleyball, water balloon fight, this weird water balloon-catching game, and another weird rope-and-basketball game; all great fun! And this Alejandro guy made every activity 10x better than it would have been with his charming personality, funny jokes, and inclusive mentality. I did a couple of the activities with the other staff guys, and it was fun, but I had so much more fun whenever Alejandro was running the activity. I hope that if you're going to this resort, Alejandro is working at the same time you're there. This man needs a raise or promotion!
Date of stay: February 2020
Room Tip: I'd ask to be in either building 3 or 4 because close to pool, and far from beach party. That...
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this review
Responded Feb 19, 2020
Dear friends,
On behalf of all the staff of BlueBay Grand Esmeralda I wish to thank you for your great comments and for your preference.
We will make sure to share your kind comments with all our staff and it will be a privilege to serve you again in a near future.
If you need any help for your future reservations please feel free to contact us anytime.

Best regards!!

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Reviewed February 14, 2020

We were told to take mosquito spray, never saw a mosquito or any other bug all 2 weeks. Food was much better than any other all inclusive that we have stayed in before.
Rooms are clean and housekeeping serviced every day. Staff are very friendly, made our stay very enjoyable, special thanks to Miriam and Juan in the Jaal-Ha Buffet.
Also our concierge Yesica was very helpful with information about the hotel and booking our alacart dinners. Happy staff means there must be good managment.
Definitely will stay there again.

Room tip: Ask for upper floor and at least partial ocean view
Date of stay: February 2020
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded February 19, 2020

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience,
We will congratulate the nominated staff members from you,

Sincerely,

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Reviewed February 13, 2020

This is my first time there, recommenced by a friend for which I would recommended.
Most everything was positive, there were a couple things that were negative for the report, but I hear it happens everywhere.[ people picking lawn chairs at 5-6 am, not many left at 8-9am]
Buffets were overall good, Italian alacarte was mediocre and small.
Snack shack buffet was good,
Main buffet was overall good, but when they had there Mexican theme night, it was not as good.

Room tip: Ask for first floor as you get a larger deck to sit on.
Date of stay: February 2020
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded February 19, 2020

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for you visit and your great comments,

See you soon,

Sincerely,

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Reviewed February 12, 2020

This hotel is food poisoning capital of Mexico, We booked from Feb 2-Feb11,2020, we all got sick and have to seek medical treatment, and my wife got food poison again for second time, I have to make a trip to town for more mediation.There is NO BEACH, full of mud and rocks in the water, and sand full of broken shells and seaweed, we had to go to next door resort for swimming, There is not enough umbrella and lawn chair, some of the reserved for their VIP, you will bake in the sun,if lucky to find a chair, that is why people put their towels at 7 AM, From building to reception if far, must travel by golf cart, it comes every 15 minutes and often refuse to pick you up, excuse for VIP, They stop running at 10:30 Pm, if you feel tired or tipsy good luck to get back to your room, They do not have proper signage on walkways, I had excursion for early morning, they shut down their light from 4 Am it is pitch dark. I fell down and wondering who is going to help me surrounded by wild animals. Booked excursion did not redound due to my wife's condition. They do not wash their dishes properly, specially the swing bar, they rinse the cup from last guess and serve to the next guess. THIS PLACE IS FOCUS ON SELLING THEIR ROOMS TO NEW ARRIVALS WITHOUT EXPLAINING THE REASONS OF MEETING. ABSOLUTE SCAM, CHARGE YOU FOR ROOM SERVICE. THEY WANT TO CHARGE $50TO A GUESS FOR VOMITING ON HIS SHEET DUE TO THE FOOD POISONING. FOR THOSE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR DISCO, DOESN'T EXIST.

Room tip: Stay away from this place
Date of stay: February 2020
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded February 13, 2020

Dear friends,
On behalf of all the staff of BlueBay Grand Esmeralda I wish to thank you for your feedback and for your preference.
We regret that your experience with us was not at the level of their expectations, we will share your comments with our executive team to improve our service and our resort.
We are proactively working on long-term, environmentally friendly solutions with other neighboring resorts to ensure we provide all of our guests with the best quality beaches
We are at your service anytime and thank you again for your comments,
Best regards!!

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Reviewed February 12, 2020 via mobile

We're having a great time here at the BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, especially our friend Javier, one of the bellboys here. He always has a smile and is so helpful!

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded February 13, 2020

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your great comments,

See you soon,

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Reviewed February 12, 2020

The resort is clean but a little outdated. The entertainment at night was not interesting at all and since the entertainment was attached to the bar, the only one open at night, you could not enjoy yourself there either because of how loud the entertainment was. The food was very good and the staff was extremely friendly. The beach restaurant had an excellent view of the beach and pool area but because of the coatis (a raccoon type animal) that would invade the restaurant because of people feeding them even though there are signs posted not to. They would climb on the tables and steal your food even while you were eating and if you left food on your plate, several would fight on the tables for the scraps. The staff did their best to shush them away but stupid people insisted on feeding them. Who knows what kind of germs they carry?

Date of stay: February 2020
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Frederic C, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded February 13, 2020

Dear friends,
On behalf of all the staff of BlueBay Grand Esmeralda I wish to thank you for your feedback and for your preference.
We regret that your experience with us was not at the level of their expectations, we will share your comments with our executive team to improve our service and our resort.
We are at your service anytime and thank you again for your comments,
Best regards!!

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