Thanks for the video

I just went and loved it! Very nice people, great food and minimalist shows

@marcomillette4012

3 ай бұрын

everything was great for us except that we didn't receive any clean shower towel before our 4th or 5th day. Luckily we had a second room with clean towels. Johnny the guy that was working at guest service was no help to us as well. everything else was great.

Hello, I will be there starting next Sunday with my daughter. Can't wait...it looks amazing!

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

Safe travelling enjoy 😎🏝️🍻

@jaysmith9560

4 ай бұрын

How was your experience?

@monjul131

4 ай бұрын

How was your stay?

Niceee

Great resort. The sanctuary side IS the place to go. Beach is truly awesome…and close to downtown.

@marcomillette4012

5 ай бұрын

I had a quick peek at the sanctuary n yes it looked pretty awesome. The memories is about 20 min from downtown making it one of the last resort on the peninsula. The cab from the hotel to downtown is about 30$ cad n well worth it. Thanks for watching cheers 😎🏝️🫶

Thank you very much for the video and the informations

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure and thanks for watching. Cayo Santa Maria for our Xmas getaway is our next destination 😎🤪

thanks for the video, well done. I was in Varadero in July and no food or alcohol. is it getting better? thanks.

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

We had no issues at all on our stay. We ate and drank pretty good and didn’t miss of anything. But they were not replenishing the fridge with drinks only water which was ok. We will be in Cayo Santa Maria for Xmas. I have a friend there now and it seems ok for the moment.

Great video. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.

@marcomillette4012

25 күн бұрын

It’s accessible for everyone on the resort as long as your room is in the first floor. There’s no elevators at this location. From the lobby to the restaurants, pool, beach ect there’s a ramp. We just came back from the Melia Trinidad peninsula and there’s some elevators at this location plus you can reserve a swim out suite. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks for watching safe travelings 😎🏝️

How were the beds? Were there any seashells on the beach?

@marcomillette4012

5 ай бұрын

We had a king size bed which was ok. I fall asleep pretty much anywhere. The beach int as beautiful as Cayo coco and Cayo Santa Maria. Yea it those has some shells on the beach like a man made beach. This was my third time in Varadero and I’m not really impress with the beach. If you want a really nice beach you need to go to Cayo coco, Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Santa Maria. If u need so hotels suggestions let me know or I do have some videos on my channels of those hotels. Thanks for watching 😎🫶

Since you don't recommend this resort, what resort would you recommend to stay in Cuba?

@marcomillette4012

6 ай бұрын

The memories is not an extremely bad resort but I was just disappointed of the customer service that we received. We just came back from the Dhawa in Cayo Santa Maria for our Xmas getaway. Besides the lack of entertainment we met some awesome people that compensated for the entertainment and it’s possible the best food we ate in Cuba so far. The Royalton in Cayo Santa Maria is the best resort we have been so far. The Royalton will also give you access to the memories, start fish and the Playa Cayo Santa Maria resorts. You will find some videos of the Royalton on my channel. Highly recommend!!!I will be posting some videos of the Dhawa soon. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have other questions. Safe travellings !!!

What kind of power outlets they had in rooms. Thanks

@marcomillette4012

6 ай бұрын

The same as u have at home “Canada n USA”

Just out of curiosity, how did you bring your drone to Cuba? I was told personal drones are not legal and can not be brought in. As far as Grand Memories, I was at the adult section of the Grand Memories (Sanctuary) in 2018 and had a blast of a time. I have spoken to a few people from GM when going for my walks and have been told the rooms have issues with inoperative AC units and no hot water.

@marcomillette4012

3 ай бұрын

The only issues I in counted was that they didn’t Provide us with clean shower towels daily. When they were doing the room, the cleaning crew was putting all the towels outside in the guard rail for them to dry up. Who knows if we got our towels back at the end of the day or the neighbours 🤦. The resort wasn’t at full capacity and when I ask at the service desk for new towels I was told it was doing to be replace in two days as they needed to bring the towels in Varadero to have them cleaned. Anyways that’s the only bad experience we had. As for the drone it’s pretty complicated, took me years to get it certified with the proper paperwork plus you need permission from the property manage to fly over the resort. Even with the proper papers at times I still have some issues to get it in. Lots of questions ask when entering the country. Really not worth it and I’m debating to bring it on my next trip at the end of the month in Trinidad Cuba. Thanks for watching and your comment 😎🏝️

are there beach parties and such that allow people under the age of 18?

Thanks for your video. How could I find a Havana one day tour?

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

In the lobby there’s a location that you can book excursions and yes there’s one to Havana. There’s a day trip and another that’s an overnight stay.

What’s the crowd like? Is it more family or older people, younger people?

@marcomillette4012

4 ай бұрын

While we were there I would say 80% older like mid 20’s to 50. We were there in September so I’m sure it will vary on the time of year you’ll be travelling there. Memories are know as family oriented but in my opinion Cuba is not for a young family destination. Varadero is an exception as there’s a bit more to entertain younger kids but not like other destinations like Dominican Republic, Mexico or even better Florida

Is there internet / Wi-Fi in the hotel? It's been 15 years since I've been there (at Memories next door). I'd imagine a few things changed... Thank you for the great review!

@marcomillette4012

3 ай бұрын

My first time to Cuba was at the memories next door when it was called Sirenis la Salina. Then I went back in 2016 when it was called memories. Since Covid all the resorts I’ve visited have free wifi throughout the resort and it works pretty good. You’ll get a better reception in the lobby but it also works great at the pool or in your room.

@mis.visiones

2 ай бұрын

@@marcomillette4012is Wi-Fi included?

@marcomillette4012

2 ай бұрын

@@mis.visiones unlimited wifi throughout the resort. As long as you stay put it works pretty good. You can go to the front desk to get it reloaded as necessary

Johnny understands how things are in cuba . Do your history and look up cuba sanctions embargo

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

Hey Johnny thanks for your comment and watching my video. While we were in Cuba we didn’t miss of anything. We ate pretty good, had lots of water and the property was pretty clean. All I’m saying is that customers service could have been more helpful knowing that the resort was probably at 50% capacity. I’m sure some shower towels were available somewhere in the resort. It’s the first time I go to Cuba and I’m not being provided clean shower towels daily. All shower towers were hanging out on the handrail to dry up during the day not knowing if we were provided the neighbours tower at the end. It’s hard to believe a big resort like the memories doesn’t have a laundry facility as well. Anyways for the inconvenience Sunwing gave us a voucher for 300$ for our next trip.

is it from varadero airport?

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

Good day. I’m not 100% sure what your asking but yes we landed in Varadero but the footage is from a drone.

It looks pretty good. You mentioned wifi is unlimited. If I understood right wifi is free? And please tell me how’s wifi connection? Thank you for your very informative review.

@marcomillette4012

3 ай бұрын

Wifi is free yes. Since Covid all the resorts we have visited they have provided the wifi for free. As long as you stay stationary the connection is pretty good throughout the resort. Of coarse you’ll get a better reception in the lobby but I had no problems at the pool or in my room. They will give you a piece of paper with your access code. Every now and then you need to reconnect but it’s unlimited. If you run out you just need to go back at the reception. If you have other questions don’t hesitate. Thanks for your comment and watching. Safe travelings 😎🏝️

@kristinarakin3203

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Very good hotel,and very good job

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

Thanks much appreciated 😎🏝️

How did you get drone footage?

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

Years of emails and paperwork. at some point I forgot about it and then one day I was sent a permission lisence to fly. every time I leave for Cuba and I want to bring the drone, I need to fill in a document, notify the resort and bring my documentation with me. My girl friend gets annoyed as sometimes it takes a long time at the borders ect. We are leaving for Cuba on December 22 for our xmas getaway. I sent my request two weeks ago and I still haven't got a response yet. I still have some time but im still not sure if I'll be able to bring it with me on my next trip. thanks for watching

@richieyyz

7 ай бұрын

wow, that is a long process but so worth it. Enjoy your xmas vacation. We are going there on December 14-21 and will not have a drone with me :( @@marcomillette4012

@iggy3200

6 ай бұрын

I will be arriving there dec 26! Would love to meet you but understand if you can't. I'm coming from canada

@marcomillette4012

6 ай бұрын

@@iggy3200 thanks for watching. We are heading to Cayo Santa Maria tomorrow morning December 22rd for our Xmas getaway. Would have been nice to meet you for sure. Enjoy your stay 😎🏝️

I am leaving for Sanctuary on May 19. Sanctuary by Memories has a great TripAdvisor rating and am told that the food isn’t too bad at all. Of course, in Cuba, you have to expect that the food is not going to be up to most peoples standards… definitely not a five star rating for Cuban food . Cuba is not the destination for you if you are a foodie, but the beaches in Cuba are incredible and the beach at this resort is exactly what I am looking for. I went to Mexico in November and the beach at the resort was horrific with piles of rotting seaweed, and the water was black. Let’s just say that pretty much ruined the vacation for me. So I’m really looking forward to going to this resort in Cuba.

@marcomillette4012

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for ur comment. In fact the beaches in Cuba r magnificent especially in Cayo coco n Santa Maria. Besides the customer service that we received the resort was great. We r presently at the Melia Trinidad peninsula n the resort is not deceiving at all. Safe travelings n enjoy ur stay at the memories 😎🏝️

@lynypixie

2 ай бұрын

@@marcomillette4012i am weighting my options. I have heard that Mélia Trinidad has an awefull beach. Is it true? I have never been to the south before. The Melia Trinidad has great reviews for the food, but they all say the beach is bad.

@marcomillette4012

2 ай бұрын

@@lynypixie I usually come to Cuba with high expectations of the beaches n low expectations of the resorts n the food but here it’s the opposite. Great resort, good food, the service is amazing but ur definitely not coming here for the beach. We r still not disappointed of our choice coming here

Havent stayed there yet. Mite go in nov. Either blau or this resort

@marcomillette4012

9 ай бұрын

Great resort but it was just a downer about the tv, the towels in the room n this guy Johnny. If it want for that definitely I’d b going back 😎🏝️

@jarydburt1119

8 ай бұрын

Hey, we are looking at going to this place, I was wondering if they had free “activities” I know some have some water sports ect. Thanks for the video! -PEI :)

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

@@jarydburt1119 none motorized spots actives like paddle board, kayaks, small sell boats. Thanks for your comments and enjoy your stay 😎🏝️

@kandoo1316

6 ай бұрын

Went to both and Blau is way better. Cleaner, very modern resort and rooms, pool was super clean (at Memories water was green and disgusting) and staff was amazing at Blau, also, it's closer to Varadero if you ever want to get off resort and visit.

Where are the people?😢 I have been there twice …..

@marcomillette4012

7 ай бұрын

We were there the first week of September so not peak season for travellers. Thanks for watching

Salut ! As-tu fait une demande spéciale pour apporter ton drone à Cuba ? Merci et beau vidéo !

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

Yes before Covid started and got my permit in fall of 2021. It roughly took me 3 years to get the permit. It’s another process to bring the drone over plus you need permission of the resort to fly over the property. Thanks for watching

How was the nightlife? Do they have a nightclub to dance ?

@marcomillette4012

9 ай бұрын

Yes there’s a disco but ur was close while we were there. They were having it at the theatre instead

@christophe03

8 ай бұрын

Were they renovating the discotheque or they just shit it down due to a low season?

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

@@christophe03 shutdown due to low season. The only Reno I saw was at the gaming room.

@christophe03

8 ай бұрын

@@marcomillette4012 We are leaving in a week, is this something they will change or it's going to stay close for the entire month of November? Thank you

@marcomillette4012

8 ай бұрын

@@christophe03 we were there the first week of September. November it starts to b more busy. Having the disco at the theatre didn’t kept us from having a good time

Just got back 3 days ago... I will definitely not be going back! Just saying... Go to a place folks that has good reviews!

@marcomillette4012

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and confirming that this is not one of the best location to stay at in Varadero. Safe travelings 😎🏝️

@marcomillette4012

6 ай бұрын

FYI we just came back from the Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria and we had a great experience for our Xmas getaway.

@LegendsTravels

5 ай бұрын

Was the resort busy or was it empty? ​@@marcomillette4012

@monjul131

4 ай бұрын

I'm going there in March. Do you have any tips what to take with me to survive that resort? Which buildings/rooms are close to the beach?

@marcomillette4012

4 ай бұрын

@@monjul131 if u go there with an open mind ull b just find. I’ve been to Cuba at least 50 times to 3.5 stars to 5 stars hotel n survived my holidays. The bungalows close to the beach would b B23 n B24. The furthest bungalow would be less the a 10 minute walk or less from ur room. The bungalows B10 to B15 would be a more quiet place to be, that’s where we where but never explored the area

Went for the fourth time and will be the last time. No towels, changed rooms twice, very bad mouldy smell, food was terrible, the entertainment isn’t the same. The only thing is the people are great on the resort. This place was the best in Cuba. Not sure what happened. All new faces. Didn’t see any old faces from before.

@marcomillette4012

Ай бұрын

I’ve been to the memories next door twice and personally I thought it was better but the last time I was there was in 2016. We just got back from the Melia Trinidad peninsula. Amazing resort but with no beach. Not far away there’s the beach of ancon that is considered in the top nicest beach in Cuba. The landscape and the city of Trinidad makes up for the beach. Thanks for watching and your comment