3 outdoor pools

Reviews of BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Carretera Federal Chetumal, Puerto Juarez Km. 300, Playa del Carmen, QROO

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 1019 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ignat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst resort ever
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth D

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff food and service were good. The entire resort did not have air conditioning. The room was often hot without working A/C. Also the elevator didnt work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 2 May 2024
Dear Kenneth D,Thank you for your feedback and for acknowledging the good food and service provided by our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the lack of air conditioning in the resort and the issue with the elevator. Your comments are important to us, and we will address these concerns to ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience.Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Tonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a last minute reservation, this property was great. It was clean and friendly, but busy. If you are there during a busy season, you must wake up early to stake your claim for a sun chair. It gets really crowded at both pools. Also, if you want room service, you should order it early. It gets pretty busy and I never got a response. Thats not a no-no...just it is what is was. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 2 May 2024
Dear Tonja,Thank you for choosing our property for your reservation and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the hotel clean and the staff friendly. We appreciate your understanding regarding the busyness of the property during peak seasons. Your comments regarding the availability of sun chairs and room service are noted, and we will strive to improve in these areas. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience in the future!Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Familia Bluebay on 2 May 2024
Estimado Eric,¡Gracias por tu calificación! Si en el futuro tienes algún comentario o sugerencia sobre cómo podemos mejorar, ¡no dudes en hacérnoslo saber! Esperamos verte nuevamente en tu próxima visita.

2/10 Terrible

Chelson Ariel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend or stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 2 May 2024
Dear Chelson Ariel,I'm sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take every comment very seriously and use it to continuously improve our services. We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with more details about your stay so that we can address your specific concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an exceptional experience.Thank you for your feedback!

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a bit difficult to communicate as the staff didnt know a lot of English. Our room phone didn't work and we had to complain about it multiple times to get it looked at and then the employee who came to look at didn't even fix it. They deliver a form to thank you for coming on your last night and call one of 2 extensions to get picked up for check-out, except when you can't call because your phone still doesnt work. We had stopped at the desk in the morning to schedule a pick-up for our luggage (then they told us to call...again) and then they didn't show up and we had to attempt to find one of the cleaning staff to radio for a bellboy (twice) and almost missed our airport transportation. The pool was fabulous! Highly recommend bringing apool float. The food was good, especially the fresh guac and there were plenty of drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 30 Apr 2024
We apologize for the difficulties you encountered during your stay. It's disappointing to hear about the language barrier and the issues with the room phone not being fixed despite your complaints. We will address these communication and maintenance issues with our staff to ensure better service in the future.Regarding the checkout process and transportation, we regret any inconvenience caused by the phone not working and the miscommunication. Your feedback will be used to improve our procedures and ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future.We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pool and the food, especially the fresh guacamole, and that there were plenty of drinks available. Thank you for your recommendation regarding bringing a pool float.We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, providing you with a much-improved experience. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Albert

Travelled with partner
Loved the people working in the many areas. Everyone friendly and accommodating. Loved the energy of the Pool Entertainment Team. Only thing we didn’t like was with a lack of Pool Chairs we had to get up extremely early. With the size of the Pool it was not a lack of space. Just lack of chairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 29 Apr 2024
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the friendly and accommodating service from our staff, as well as the energetic Pool Entertainment Team at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. However, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of pool chairs. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll address this issue with our management team to ensure that there are enough chairs available for all our guests in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A/C not that cold, no swim up bar, throw up and dirty female pads at edge of pool. Courteous personnel except for this lady at gift shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Team on 29 Apr 2024
We're deeply sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. Your feedback is concerning, and we take it very seriously. We will address the A/C and cleanliness issues with our maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure they are promptly resolved. Additionally, we'll investigate the behavior of the staff member at the gift shop to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services for all our guests. If there's anything else we can do to make things right, please don't hesitate to let us know.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 29 Apr 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda, rating it as a 5 out of 5 resort! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had to switch rooms. The second room was fantastic.. The staff was great. Food not to impressed. There was not a clear itinerary that was on site. You had to hunt to find things to do. They should have something in the rooms that tells you everything about the resort. Overall it was ok. Will not go back but it was ok. The timeshare presentation actually was good. They didn’t try to sell me. They presented all the information and let me make an educated decision.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 30 Apr 2024
We're sorry to hear that your experience at our resort was mixed. We're glad that the staff was great and that you enjoyed the second room, but we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the need to switch rooms. We appreciate your feedback regarding the food, and we'll use it to improve in that area.Regarding the lack of a clear itinerary and information about the resort in the rooms, we apologize for any inconvenience. We'll take your suggestion into consideration and work on providing better guidance and information for our guests in the future.We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with the timeshare presentation and that you felt informed without pressure to buy.While we're disappointed that you don't plan to return, we appreciate your honesty and hope that you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. If there's anything else we can do to address your concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know.

10/10 Excellent

Hellio, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 1 May 2024
¡Gracias por otorgarnos una calificación perfecta de 5 estrellas! Nos complace saber que tu experiencia en nuestro hotel fue excelente. Esperamos poder recibirte de nuevo en el futuro y seguir ofreciéndote un servicio de calidad que merezca cada una de esas estrellas. ¡Gracias por tu apoyo y confianza!

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel does not have enough chair or lounge chairs next to the pool or on the beach. To get shade, we had to spend hours in the pool swimming under the pool bridges. There was next to no air conditioning in the restaurants and entertainment area. This made it uncomfortable to eat in the buffet
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Team on 28 Apr 2024
Here's a suggested response to address these concerns:Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced regarding the availability of chairs and the air conditioning in our dining and entertainment areas. We strive to ensure all our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and your comments are crucial for us to improve these aspects. We are taking your observations into serious consideration as we continually work to enhance our facilities and services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more pleasant experience.Bluebay Family

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a decent resort. Good food, gym, landscape, pool area, a lot of activities at the pool. My room was connected to the room next to me and i could hear everything coming from that room. The beach was nice but ocean was full of sea weed. I had to walk for about 5-10min to the beach next to our resort with way nicer ocean. Not a big deal but inconvenient. Also the transportation from the airport to the resort and back costs $160.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Team on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food, gym, and pool activities. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the noise and the seaweed at the beach. We continuously strive to improve our guest experience, and your feedback is invaluable in this process. Regarding transportation, we aim to provide convenient options while ensuring safety and comfort. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.Bluebay Family

10/10 Excellent

aaron lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be back
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Aaron Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations.If, at any point, you'd like to share more details about your experience or if there's anything specific you'd like to highlight, we're always open to receiving additional feedback to help us continuously improve and maintain the quality of our services.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future, and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transportation to get around the resort , food options. I didn’t like waiting/calling for 4 days requesting for a simple hair dryer and the staff working in the souvenir shop are rude and incompetent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Jeanette,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the transportation around the resort and the food options. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced in obtaining a hair dryer and for any issues with the staff in the souvenir shop. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with a more enjoyable experience.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Alger

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Team on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your rating of your experience at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. We value your feedback and apologize for any aspects of your stay that did not meet your expectations. We are continuously striving to improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. If there are any specific areas where you feel we could have done better, please let us know so that we can address them accordingly. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable stay.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

8/10 Good

william scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
needs updating
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 25 Apr 2024
Dear William Scott, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the need for updates at our hotel.We constantly strive to improve our facilities and amenities to ensure that our guests have the best possible experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we continue to make enhancements.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an updated and enjoyable stay.Warm regards,

2/10 Terrible

Oladapo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were too rigid I asked for extension they said the whole rooms occupied despite spending 5dys already I asked for an hour or two hours late checkout so I can look for another resort still they declined I think they did all these because we are black ….
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 22 Apr 2024
Hello,We greatly appreciate your feedback. We're very sorry that you had inconvenience with your room change. These changes are always subject to availability, as well as late checkouts, since there are other scheduled reservations to consider, and time must be allowed for departure, cleaning, and the arrival of the new guest.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and improve your experience in all aspects!- BlueBay Team

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff work really hard to make sure guest are comfortable and happy with their stay. This is not a 4 star resort and the rooms are outdated and need updating, but the room was clean, had air conditioning, hot water, clean linens, and the bed was comfortable. The food was not good, but it was edible and okay. This isn’t the staff’s fault whoever owns the place need to offer better menus, and better food options. The staff can only offer what they’re given. They did have several vegetarian options which I was pleased about. The Italian restaurant is where we had the best meal. The drinks are watered down, so be prepared to buy your own booze at the airport if that’s your thing. We were greeted with a cocktail and checked in by the concierge, who also booked all of our dinner reservations. What I did not appreciate was was waiting forever to check in. Now I know check in is at 3:00 PM but I’ve never had to wait more than an hour before check in at ANY resort or hotel and I travel a lot. If you know guess are arriving early, then there should be a room ready at least an hour before the check in time. But they tried to make up for it and were very accommodating the whole stay. For the money it was worth it and the grounds were really beautiful! This place has the potential to be a really great place. I heard there’s a new owner and hopefully he or she will invest and update the rooms and change the menus. Overall I had a good time and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 20 Apr 2024
Dear Tanya, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that our staff's hard work to ensure your comfort and satisfaction was appreciated during your stay. Your comments about the room conditions and food options are noted, and we apologize for any inconveniences you experienced. We are continuously working to improve our offerings, and your feedback will certainly be taken into consideration. We're glad you enjoyed the vegetarian options and had a great meal at our Italian restaurant. We appreciate your understanding regarding the check-in process and will strive to make improvements in this area as well. We hope to welcome you back in the future to experience the positive changes we are making. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.Bluebay Family

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Staff and service and entertainment were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 19 Apr 2024
Dear Paul,Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff and that you found the entertainment to be great. Our team works hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable experience, and we are thrilled to hear that we succeeded in making your stay enjoyable.We hope to welcome you back to our resort in the future for another wonderful stay.Bluebay Family

6/10 Okay

Dwayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 20 Apr 2024
Dear Dwayne,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience at our hotel. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during your stay.We appreciate every comment as it provides us with the opportunity to continuously improve our services. If there are specific details you would like to share with us so that we can address any issues, we would welcome the additional information.We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide a more positive experience in the future.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Benjamin,Thank you for your kind words about our staff! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with them. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and we are delighted to know that our team met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay.BlueBay Family

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Leonard,Thank you for taking the time to rate your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. If there is anything specific you would like to share with us about your experience, please feel free to reach out. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable stay.BlueBay Family

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great. Service was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 13 Apr 2024
Dear Kimberly,Thank you for your kind words regarding our food and service. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing stay at BlueBay Grand Esmeralda.Best regards,BlueBay Family

6/10 Okay

Douglas Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food was on the lower side ok. The beach was a total disappointment, water was brown and not as expected. when you think of the Caribbean, you think of turquoise waters not muddy Brown water And seaweed covered beaches
Response from Bluebay Family on 13 Apr 2024
Dear Glen,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the food and beach did not meet your expectations. Please rest assured that we take your comments seriously and will work to improve in these areas. We strive to provide a memorable and enjoyable stay for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short on this occasion. We hope you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.Best regards,BlueBay Family

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay staff and service was amazing my only complaint would be the circle one team stopping you multiple times a day trying to sell you timeshare!you have to get rude with them to leave you alone but will definitely go back in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 13 Apr 2024
Dear Cristopher,Thank you for choosing BlueBay Grand Esmeralda for your stay and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you found our staff and service amazing. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the timeshare team. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will address this matter to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.Best regards,BlueBay Family

10/10 Excellent

Selin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Selin,We sincerely appreciate your time in leaving us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations and that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in the future and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a good vacation with 3 teenagers. The property does need renovations, but did check most of the boxes we like. There was daytime entertainment/activities and varying nightly shows (Disney night, Mexican, fireshow…) There were several evening restaurants plus 3 buffets and 2 snack stops. We liked Mexican, Italian, French. (We do not recommend steakhouse or seafood). 3 large pools with lively background music. Close to several golf courses. Has a separated kids club with pool plus a zero entry on main pool. Staff were friendly and work hard Downsides: we did not use the beach, it was full of sargassum. The lobby, entertainment and buffet are a LONG walk to the beach/pool. They did have shuttles, but not enough. (If you like walking, very asthetic!) 24 hour bar gets loud. They could use another bar and washroom by the pools; Line ups constant between 11-5. Not enough shade coverage or chairs. (If you reserve chairs in the morning, stay with it or they will take everything away). Prebook a ride. Booking through Expedia I didn’t have a shuttle option and we taxied when we arrived for $260 USD! And finally wifi was terrible. I usually work during vacations and couldn’t due to connectivity problems. Under new ownership - please add more lawn chairs, umbrellas, keep hiring, keep improving chefs, fix up bathrooms and mirrors, get a shuttle bus to the airport, and do whatever you need to have functioning wifi (today’s world needs it!). This resort has lots of potential.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 7 Apr 2024
Dear Cory,Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your vacation overall, especially with your teenagers. We appreciate your feedback on our property, entertainment, and dining options.We understand your concerns about the beach conditions, distance to amenities, and wifi connectivity. We're actively working to address these issues to enhance your experience. Your suggestions for improvement are noted, and we're committed to making necessary changes.Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Anica Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 6 Apr 2024
Dear Anica,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience at our hotel. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during your stay.We appreciate every comment as it provides us with the opportunity to continuously improve our services. If there are specific details you would like to share with us so that we can address any issues, we would welcome the additional information.We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide a more positive experience in the future.Best regards,

2/10 Terrible

Alondra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 6 Apr 2024
Dear Alondra,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience at our hotel. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during your stay.We appreciate every comment as it provides us with the opportunity to continuously improve our services. If there are specific details you would like to share with us so that we can address any issues, we would welcome the additional information.We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide a more positive experience in the future.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Ehsan

Travelled with family
Overall was ok. They wasted my time for around 3 hours to make me buy a package for 100 nights at their resort. Basically they told me, they are going to give me $500 voucher for next stay but after it they said you need to open a credit card to get that. If they offer you to show you around the resort please avoid it, because the seller agent will bother you for 3 hour to make you buy thier vip packages.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 12 Apr 2024
Dear Ehsan,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We regret to hear about the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. Rest assured, we will use your comments to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with a better experience.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Azra

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 24 Apr 2024
Dear Azra,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations.If, at any point, you'd like to share more details about your experience or if there's anything specific you'd like to highlight, we're always open to receiving additional feedback to help us continuously improve and maintain the quality of our services.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future, and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach area on the particular resort is brutal. It was honestly like a pond. All closed in by wave breaks. We would not have booked this spot if we had known other than that the staff were great and food was ok. If your beach area is that terrible, you should be able to get a drink at the next resorts. This is where we spent most our time( on their beaches)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 4 Apr 2024
Dear Mr. Franklin,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with the beach area at our resort. We understand how important the beach experience is for our guests, and we apologize that it did not meet your expectations.Your comments regarding the condition of the beach and its proximity to neighboring resorts are duly noted. We will certainly take this into consideration as we continue to strive for improvement in all aspects of our guest experience.We're glad to hear that you found our staff to be great and enjoyed the food during your stay. However, we regret that the beach did not live up to your expectations. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable beach experience.Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. If you have any further feedback or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

6/10 Okay

Lisa Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Cons: poor housekeeping, no poolside bar service, location and times of activities not always clear, non-useable beach area, not enough lounge chairs, no air conditioning in restaurants Pros: friendly staff, variety of restaurants, beautiful pool area, pretty lagoon nearby, good shows in theatre
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 3 Apr 2024
Dear Lisa,Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback, both positive and constructive.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our shortcomings in housekeeping, communication, and amenities such as poolside bar service and beach accessibility. Rest assured, we are taking steps to address these issues.We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the friendly staff, variety of restaurants, beautiful pool area, nearby lagoon, and quality entertainment. Your satisfaction is important to us.Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for an improved experience.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 3 Apr 2024
Dear Giselle,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience at our hotel. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during your stay.We appreciate every comment as it provides us with the opportunity to continuously improve our services. If there are specific details you would like to share with us so that we can address any issues, we would welcome the additional information.We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide a more positive experience in the future.Best regards,

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, disgusting, no amenities, no wifi service, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Vanessa,We are sincerely sorry to learn about your disappointment with your recent stay at Bluebay Grand Esmeralda. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best possible experience for all our guests.We understand your concerns about the condition of our facilities and the lack of amenities, as well as the issues with the Wi-Fi service. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.We take guest satisfaction seriously, and we are committed to addressing these issues promptly. Rest assured, we will look into the matters you have raised and take appropriate action to ensure that future guests do not encounter similar problems.We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. If you would like to discuss your experience further or if there is anything else we can do to make things right, please do not hesitate to reach out to our management team.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the exceptional experience that you deserve.Warm regards,Bluebay Family

10/10 Excellent

Behrouz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed at this hotel from March 23 to March 30. Everything was perfect. The staff were very peaceful, helpful, and expert. The food was delicious and varied. Overall, I highly recommend trying this hotel. However, the internet was very slow.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 1 Apr 2024
Dear Behrouz,We sincerely appreciate your time in leaving us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations and that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in the future and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

8/10 Good

Brian Howard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It needs a swim up bar. More pool seating. A better stage for shows. More planned activities other than around the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 1 Apr 2024
Dear Brian,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your suggestions for a swim-up bar, more pool seating, a better stage for shows, and more planned activities beyond the pool area.We hope you will visit us again and experience the positive changes we are making based on your valuable feedback.Best regards,

6/10 Okay

Georgette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is well maintained however rooms are extremely extremely dated and carried an odor in the bathroom, we had to move twice. Enjoyed the entertainment staff and kids club, many restaurant options at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 30 Mar 2024
Dear Georgette,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you found our property well-maintained and enjoyed the entertainment staff and kids' club. However, we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the dated rooms and bathroom odor. Your comments are important to us, and we will address these issues to ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests in the future. We are glad you appreciated our restaurant options and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience.Best regards,BlueBay Family

6/10 Okay

stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not the wrong place to stay; it was the right price and available for our dates. I thought the staff was amiable. The property itself is older and needs updates. Constrcution was happening at the time of our stay. The sand on the beach was pretty, the water and area for for our resort was not well maintained at all. water was brown from the seaweed that was overtaken in the area. We couldn't even get in. Everyone was by the pool. I have never seen it more competitive to get a seat; I am serious; people were out at 5:00 am, I went at 5:45 am, and people already had chairs. Only buffets for breakfast and lunch, No change in variety from day to day. Every meal except for the one night we ate Italian was lukewarm, including the buffet. There was NO nightlife, really; the shows were done in what appeared to be a run-down bar with painted plywood and chairs set up in front of a stage as if we were in grade school again. I love to bed by 10 pm, and even I thought it was sad that the same music played repeatedly at the pool, there no changes in the entertainment staff getting people involved, and the same games every day. Things were also often late starting or skipped over entirely from when they were on the schedule. The water in our room was also chilly, I asked them to turn it up they did but honestly it was still cool. Definitely, family is friendly! I did not see any playgrounds or designated kids vs. adult pools either. I would give it 3 stars. We still enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 29 Mar 2024
Dear Stephanie,Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We're glad to hear that our hotel was a good fit for your budget and availability needs, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the older property and ongoing construction during your visit. We strive to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and comfort for our guests, and we regret that the beach area did not meet your expectations. We understand your frustration with the seaweed affecting the water quality, and we are actively working on solutions to address this issue.We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pool area and the challenges you faced in securing a seat. Your comments are valuable as we continue to improve our services and amenities.We're sorry to hear that the variety and temperature of the food did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the entertainment and nightlife options have been noted, and we will work to enhance these aspects of our resort experience.We regret any inconvenience you experienced with the water temperature in your room and have shared your feedback with our maintenance team for further investigation.Thank you for highlighting our family-friendly atmosphere, although we apologize for any shortcomings in the amenities for children. We value your feedback and will use it to improve the overall guest experience.We hope that despite these issues, you were still able to enjoy your stay with us. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.Bluebay Family

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Sophie,We sincerely appreciate your time in leaving us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations and that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in the future and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This was our first time, we were in building four which was great and nice and close to the beach and pool. Only issue was the first three days we couldn't get a chair to sit on. People reserve chairs and then they leave so lots of people cannot get comfortable. The food and service was good but the buffet we found confusing at times! People would line up instead of walking around which is usual. But overall a great experience. The lagoon down the way was beautiful and the beach, oceanfront was nice if you walked down the beach past the wharf.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 28 Mar 2024
Dear MarkThank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in building four, close to the beach and pool. We appreciate your comments regarding the chair availability, and we will share your feedback with our team to address this issue.We're glad to hear that you found the food and service to be good, although we apologize for any confusion you experienced at the buffet. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will use it to improve our services.We're thrilled that you had an overall great experience and that you enjoyed the beautiful lagoon nearby. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future.Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was excellent especially Arianet cuate the concierge. The property is below what we expected and the staff works so hard to fix things that management should focus on . The resort works hard to clear the sea weed that fills the beach not something they can control. There are not enough beach loungers and adding more would be a great improvement. We watched staff do double shifts with always a smile on their face .
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Albert,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that Arianet provided excellent service during your stay. Your comments regarding the property and the hardworking staff are valuable to us. We're continuously working to address any issues and improve the overall guest experience. We appreciate your understanding regarding the seaweed on the beach, and rest assured, we're doing our best to manage this natural occurrence. Your suggestion about adding more beach loungers is noted, and we'll explore ways to enhance this aspect of our resort. We're grateful for your kind words about our dedicated staff, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future.Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No AC in the room, i got charged 100 pesos for “stained” linen. However I wasn’t aware of a stain. The beach is horrible, we walked to the lagoon 3 times for clear water. Sometimes golf carts take forever to come
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Sierra, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We will address the issues with the AC and golf cart service to ensure a better experience in the future. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay.Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

Shaunessi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Beautiful Resort! We kind of had low expectations based off of the reviews we had read before going, however that was not the case at all. The food was really good, and had many varieties at the buffet and multiple resturaunts to reserve, the beaches were always clean and very pretty, multiple pools and lots of space to lay out and abosorb the sun, multiple bars alongside the pools, and a 24 hour bar. They always has some sort of show or entertainment and Dj’s on the beach until 1 am. The staff and crew were very welcoming and super understanding and sweet! It was a very fun and i would recommend it to anyone coming to mexico! (Just don’t forget to wear sunscreen, we did however get sun poisoning)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 24 Mar 2024
Dear Shaunessi,Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our resort and that we exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the variety and quality of our food offerings, the cleanliness of our beaches, and the entertainment options available. We're also glad that you found our staff welcoming and understanding.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Warm regards

8/10 Good

Israel, Mansfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff service was great they all work very hard to provide the best service. The bad, the hotel needs maintenance. The ceiling fan was very loose so we’re have to keep it in the low setting. The AC did not really cool the room. I’ve stayed in many hotels in Cancun and I know that is possible to have good AC working and cooling as expected. We did notified the concierge but they told us it would be just “reported” whatever that means. The food was great either the buffet or the a la carte options. If it wasn’t for the room conditions I would probably come back but because of the room conditions I will not be back to this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 17 Mar 2024
Dear Israel,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great service provided by our staff and that you found the food options to your liking.We are, however, sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the maintenance of your room. Your comfort is important to us, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the ceiling fan and the AC not cooling as expected. Please rest assured that we have taken note of your comments and will address these issues promptly to ensure that future guests do not encounter similar problems.We truly value your feedback as it helps us to improve our services. We hope that you will reconsider and give us another chance to exceed your expectations on your next visit to Cancun.Best regards,

8/10 Good

Lori

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Lori, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!"Kindly Bluebay Family

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My boyfriend and I came here for spring break and it was adorable for being college kids. We loved the staff and there were so many things to do to keep us entertained. We noticed that their workers are always cleaning so it does keep it nice. There are 5 restaurant options for dinner so we would suggest to try to reserve those asap. There is also amazing room service that pretty much 24/7 where you can order as much as you want but it cost like $7 for delivery. They have a couple cute shops on the resort. The only thing that was pretty disappointing was the pricing for the Spa since we both really wanted to get massages. Also, we would suggest booking your transportation ahead of time from the airport and on your way back to the airport through the hotel so you don’t get scammed by other businesses trying to upcharge you for transportation. DO NOT AGREE TO SPENDING MORE THAN $30-40 on a one way taxi.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Family on 16 Mar 2024
Dear Liam,Thank you for choosing our resort for your spring break getaway! We're thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend had an enjoyable stay and found our staff and facilities to your liking.It's great to know that you appreciated our cleanliness efforts and the variety of activities available. We understand that dining reservations can be in high demand, and we appreciate your suggestion to book early.We're glad you enjoyed our room service, and while we aim to provide convenience, we'll certainly review our delivery charges to ensure they align with our guests' expectations.We're sorry to hear that the pricing for our spa services was disappointing. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we review our offerings to ensure they provide the best value for our guests.Your advice regarding transportation is valuable. We strive to provide safe and reliable transportation options for our guests and will continue to monitor and improve our services to prevent any inconvenience.Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the future!Bluebay Family

6/10 Okay

Zuleima

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Family on 14 Mar 2024
Dear Zuleima,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We're delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations.If, at any point, you'd like to share more details about your experience or if there's anything specific you'd like to highlight, we're always open to receiving additional feedback to help us continuously improve and maintain the quality of our services.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future, and wish you a wonderful day.Best regards,

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very out dated and needs major improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Bluebay Grand Esmeralda Team on 11 Mar 2024
Dear Timothy,Thank you for your feedback regarding our property. We appreciate your insights. We're actively working on improvements and will consider your comments carefully. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an improved experience.Best regards,