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Don’t waste your money here, look elsewhere

Reviewed 4 weeks agovia mobile
The best experience at this hotel is the staff. Particularly the waitstaff, they were more than accommodating, polite, and very willing to help. other than that, I really can’t compliment much more. As you may have read from other reviews, the hotel is extremely outdated.
Date of stay: April 2024
Room Tip: If you’re looking for resort with a beach, this is not the place to go
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this review
Responded 4 weeks ago
We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our waitstaff. We take great pride in the hospitality and dedication of our team members.

We regret to hear that the rest of your stay did not meet your expectations. We are continuously working on updating and improving our facilities to provide a better experience for our guests. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will use them to make the necessary enhancements.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a more satisfying experience.

Sincerely,
Bluebay Family
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The service was of excellent quality, the customer service was very good, we were totally pleased with the quality of the guacamole prepared by the lady, we will definitely return to the place to eat the food, The service was of excellent quality, the customer service was very good, we were totally pleased with the quality of the guacamole prepared by the lady, we will definitely return to the place to eat the food

Date of stay: June 2024
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Thank Fernando A
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de nuestro servicio de excelente calidad y del trato recibido. Nos complace saber que quedaste totalmente satisfecho con la calidad del guacamole preparado por nuestra talentosa chef. Estamos emocionados de saber que planeas regresar pronto para disfrutar de nuestra comida nuevamente. ¡Esperamos verte pronto!

- Bluebay Team

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This was my first time visiting a tropical country for vacation and I had an amazing experience at BlueBay. The food service was excellent. I especially enjoyed the restaurants Festival for the buffet style, as well as Mexicano for authentic Mexican food (shoutout to our waiter, Aurelio! He was so kind and helped us pick out the best menu items). Speaking of the waiters, the staff at BlueBay is super friendly and kind… right when we entered the hotel, they held our hands and walked us into the lobby, took care of our luggage, and served us sparkling drinks within seconds. It really felt like a luxurious moment! The staff is so hardworking as well and it really shows. Their dedication to their work, speed and efficiency, and politeness to guests speaks volumes. Our room was also cleaned daily and stocked with soft drinks, coffee, and hygiene products. The resort itself is so big and well maintained, with so many things to explore… the beautiful white sand beach, pools, live entertainment, photography services, gift shops, fauna/nature/animals, kids club, and lots of cute spots to take pictures in. It was rainy season when we visited but they have golf carts to take you around the resort and umbrelllas to use, so it wasn’t bad at all. Overall, I would highly recommend this resort for anyone looking to have a fun and memorable time in Mexico. Extremely satisfied for the affordable vacation price.

Date of stay: June 2024
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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¡Gracias por la corrección! Entendido, agregaré el nombre completo:

Suena como si hubieras tenido una experiencia increíble en BlueBay Resort en México. Tu descripción detallada destaca el excelente servicio de comida, especialmente en restaurantes como Festival y Mexicano, donde Aurelio ofreció un servicio excepcional. La cálida bienvenida y el servicio atento del personal te hicieron sentir mimado y apreciado desde el principio, añadiendo a la sensación de lujo de tu estadía.

Es genial escuchar que las instalaciones y servicios del resort, incluyendo la playa, las piscinas, las opciones de entretenimiento y servicios como la fotografía y el club infantil, contribuyeron a hacer tu vacación memorable. A pesar de la temporada de lluvias, la disponibilidad de carritos de golf y sombrillas aseguró conveniencia y comodidad durante toda tu estancia.

Gracias por compartir tu recomendación positiva de BlueBay Resort. Parece que fue una elección fantástica para una escapada tropical, ofreciendo gran valor para una experiencia vacacional placentera en

- Blue Bay team

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The resort need urgently refreshed. Animation very good, the only reason for come again. The garden’s very nice, and restaurant also. Hotel very old. If something change in hotel maybe come back . 😎🥳🥳🥳🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌪️💧☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️

Date of stay: June 2024
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Thank Vitor A
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about the animation, gardens, and restaurants. We take note of your concerns about the need for updates and renovations at the resort. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to improve our facilities. We hope to welcome you back in the future with improvements that exceed your expectations.

Bluebay Family

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Overall Impression:
The hotel is quite large but shows its age with several parts falling apart. It suffers from poor organization, especially during rainy weather when the staff seems unsure of how to manage situations.

Cleanliness:
Our room was relatively clean, but the bathroom had issues. The tub's caulking had mold that couldn't be cleaned by regular staff and needed to be recaulked. Very gross, check the attached pictures.

Comfort:
The bed was comfortable, but we were only provided with two towels, which was not enough. The television didn't work, although the mini bar was well stocked. Unfortunately, the bathroom had a roof leak that caused it to leak every time it rained. Check the attached pictures of our bathroom ceiling. The elevator in building 1 never worked during our entire stay. We attempted to get a golf cart ride to other buildings during the rain but were unsuccessful each time.

Service:
The waiting staff was very nice and professional. We would like to specifically thank Norberto, who always attended to us and had a great sense of humor. However, we were told on our first day by another guest that because we were Mexican, we would likely not receive the same service or treatment as white Europeans. Sadly, this ended up being true. We had to repeat requests to the reception desk staff, who would pass us up to assist white guests. The issues with the hotel seem to stem from poor management rather than the staff themselves, who did their best under the circumstances.

Value for Money:
The hotel does not offer good value for the price.

Food:
The food was average; there are better buffets available at other hotels. The liquor was not premium, so if you're a drinker, don't expect much.

Recommendation:
I HIGHLY would recommend booking elsewhere. Even if it is cheap to book, LOOK ELSEWHERE. By our third day, we were counting the days until we could leave. ESPECIALLY if you're not white, this might not be the hotel for you.

Room tip: Book your dinner early!
Date of stay: June 2024
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

We are deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our hotel. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we apologize for any shortcomings you encountered during your stay.

Regarding cleanliness issues in your room, particularly with the bathroom caulking and roof leak, we apologize for the inconvenience caused. We take hygiene and maintenance seriously, and we will address these specific concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure they are promptly resolved.

We also regret to hear about your challenges with the elevator and transportation during rainy weather. Your comments about service and treatment discrepancies based on ethnicity are concerning and not reflective of our values. We will investigate this matter thoroughly with our team and take appropriate action to ensure all guests are treated equally and respectfully.

Regarding your feedback on food quality, service, and overall value for money, we appreciate your honesty and will use this information to improve our offerings and guest experiences.

We understand your recommendation to seek alternatives and apologize once again for not meeting your expectations. We hope to regain your trust and have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to show you the improvements we have made.

Sincerely,
Bluebay Family

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great service, I highly recommend coming here and enjoying everything they got from the food to drinks to different activities. Also grate people to meet. For anyone coming here I promise you won’t be disappointed.different activities to do outside of the resort that make it all worth it

Date of stay: June 2024
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Thank david w
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Z2043ZVdavidw,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, drinks, and activities. It's great to know you had the chance to meet some amazing people as well. We appreciate your recommendation and promise future guests won't be disappointed. Looking forward to welcoming you back!

Bluebay Family

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