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Swamp Hotel with mosquitos and random animals. Staff just doing their job. Has golf carts to transport you sometimes.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
The guacamole lady named Tomy was really nice and cool at the Mexican restaurant they have there at night. As for the rest of the hotel it’s average. The buffets are the same every day but the one near the beach is terrible and has no ac and smells.
Date of stay: June 2024
Room Tip: Don’t go to the beach restaurant! Wild animals are there and smells with no ac to cool you down....
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this review
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the guacamole prepared by Tomy at our Mexican restaurant. Your kind words about her service are greatly appreciated.

We apologize for the issues you encountered with the buffets, particularly the lack of variety and the conditions at the beachside buffet. Your feedback regarding the air conditioning and odor will be addressed with our team to improve these areas.

Thank you for acknowledging our staff's efforts in providing service. We strive to make every guest's experience memorable and will continue to work on enhancing all aspects of our resort.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an improved experience in the future.

Best regards,

Bluebay Family
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Best personal avocado dip made in the Mexican restaurant by Ms Tomy. She made it spicy for us! We went to the buffets and food was made for those visiting. As Latinos we wanted the authentic stuff. And it did not disappoint. Anthony treated us like royalty. Can’t wait to eat here again.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and service at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda, especially the avocado dip made by Ms. Tomy in the Mexican restaurant. It's great to know that Anthony provided you with excellent treatment. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful dining experience!

Best regards,
Familia Bluebay

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Aurelio was a great waiter very kind and helpful! Service was quick and he made sure we enjoyed everything. Food was delicious with lots of options. There was a buffet in addition to the menu at the Mexican restaurant. Best waiter ever. Definitely recommend booking this if you stay here.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Aurelio provided you with exceptional service and made your dining experience enjoyable. It's fantastic to know that you found our food delicious and appreciated the variety of options available, including the buffet and menu at our Mexican restaurant.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.

Warm regards,
Bluebay Family

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via 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.

Room tip: If you’re looking for resort with a beach, this is not the place to go
Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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DIRECTOR GENERAL, Director General at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda, responded to this reviewResponded 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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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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