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About the Hotel

Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Sol Cayo Santa Maria is an adults-only all-inclusive resort located on the largest of the three Villa Clara islets. The hotel offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and is known for its extensive entertainment programs. An ideal destination for couples or friends, it features a unique natural environment and easy access to local attractions.

Location

Sol Cayo Santa Maria is connected to the mainland by a scenic road over the sea, approximately 15 km from Las Brujas. Its exclusive location near the picturesque beaches offers opportunities for exploration of nearby towns. Transportation options to the hotel include regular services from local airports.

Rooms

The hotel includes superior rooms designed for comfort, featuring spacious terraces or balconies equipped with swings. Sea view suites provide luxury and breathtaking views, while two-room cabin suites emphasize spacious interiors. All rooms come with amenities such as minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Sol Cayo Santa Maria encompasses nine restaurants and bars offering a variety of international and Cuban cuisines. Guests can enjoy buffet-style meals as well as à la carte options, including Italian dishes prepared by experienced chefs. Special dining features include themed evenings and the opportunity to savor a gourmet lobster dinner for extended stays.

Leisure & Business

The property includes amenities for leisure and entertainment, featuring a dedicated team of young entertainers who organize games, sports, and activities. Guests can participate in various recreational options such as beach parties, water sports, and bicycle tours. Relaxation is facilitated through outdoor bars and performance spaces, including a piano bar for evening entertainment.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cayo Santa Maria 9.0 km

Airports

Las Brujas (bww) 11.4 km

Abel Santamaria International (SNU) 108.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Bedding!

The bed was incredibly comfortable, making it easy to get a restful night's sleep.view full review

Relaxing Spa!

The spa facilities were top-notch, especially the massage which was incredibly rejuvenating.view full review

Impressive Shower!

The shower had amazing water pressure, which made for a refreshing experience every morning.view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen!

The kitchenette was fully stocked with all the necessary utensils, making meal prep a breeze.view full review

Accessible Amenities!

The accessible features were superb, including a shower that was easy to use and very spacious.view full review

Spacious Living Space!

The living area was expansive and comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a busy day.view full review

Fun Kid Zone!

The children’s area had engaging activities that kept my kids entertained for hours.view full review

Efficient Business Center!

The business center was extremely efficient with fast internet and printing facilities available.view full review

Impressive Meeting Rooms!

The meeting rooms were well-equipped with advanced tech, making our presentations seamless.view full review

Cozy Ambiance!

The bedroom had a cozy ambiance, with dimmable lights that enhanced our comfort.view full review

General

Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Lift
Currency exchange
Hairdresser

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym
Tennis

Services

24-hour room service
Car hire
Laundry
Medical facilities service
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Balcony

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Map view

Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

City landmarks

Plaza Las Dunas

880 m

Pedraplen

Delfinario en Cayo Santa Maria

2.6 km

Teatro de animacion

680 m

Theater

1.6 km

Playa Matamoros

2.4 km

Beach

Megano Beach

2.7 km

Beach

Playa Megano

3.0 km

Cayo Ensenachos

3.5 km

La Bolera

3.2 km

Amanecer

3.2 km

Belfry

3.3 km

Cayo Ensenachos

Ensenachos Beach

4.1 km

Cayo Santa Maria Dolphinarium

4.2 km

Acuario-Delfinario Cayo Santa Maria

4.3 km

Delfinario

4.3 km

Nearby

Plaza Las Dunas

880 m

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

modern facilities

convenient location

worn furniture

inconsistent service

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

5.7

Location

8.1

Service

7.4

Dining

6.7

Fred

United Kingdom, June 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is in a stunning location on a white sand beach with clear waters. The rooms, however, were not quite ready after the renovations that started in February 2019, and some had mold issues inside and out. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff, especially the ladies at the patio bar. The hotel's location, right between the pool and the beach, is convenient and walking distance to key areas within the resort. The dining experience was satisfactory, with a special touch in preparing personalized lunch plates. The facilities were well-maintained and offered various amenities.

Rooms

5.0

The utility rooms were not fully prepared after renovations and had mold issues.

Service

9.0

The staff went over the top to help, especially the ladies at the patio bar.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located on a stunning white sand beach with clear waters, convenient for accessing key resort areas.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable with personalized lunch plates and good seafood options.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered various amenities.

William

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.8/10

The hotel rooms weren't quite ready and looked as if someone just left without cleaning, but they were clean with minor repairs needed. The service was warm and welcoming, though there were restrictions on interacting with the director. The location was good, midway between the pool and the beach, with some areas nearby to explore. The dining experience offered a variety but with some quality issues in the main restaurant. Overall, the facilities were functional but could use some improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean but in need of a little repair, which was not a huge deal.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and welcoming, but there were limitations on guest interactions without director approval.

Location

7.0

The location was good, midway between the pool and the beach, with some attractions nearby.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were varied, but there were quality issues in the main restaurant.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were functional but could use some improvements.

Sean

United States, April 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room I stayed in was conveniently located near the entertainment stage and pool bar, but the furniture was old and worn, and the cleanliness left something to be desired. On the bright side, the room had some modern upgrades like new lighting and bedding. The service was a bit inconsistent with varying responses from staff, but some went the extra mile to make my stay better. The location was decent, near the beach and key facilities on the property. The dining experience was lackluster with limited dessert options for children. Despite some drawbacks, the facilities were modern and well-equipped.

Rooms

6.0

The room was conveniently located near key amenities but had worn furniture and cleanliness issues.

Service

7.0

The staff provided some extra care, although responses were inconsistent.

Location

8.0

The location was decent, close to the beach and essential facilities on the property.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience lacked variety, especially when it came to dessert options for children.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were modern and well-equipped.

modern facilities

worn furniture

Harvey

United States, March 2024

7.2/10

The hotel location is amazing, right on a stunning white sand beach with clear waters. The rooms were basic with worn-out furniture, but the Samsung LCD TV was a nice touch. The service was friendly and welcoming, especially the ladies at the patio bar. The dining options were great, especially for seafood lovers. The facilities were decent, but some areas need improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were basic with worn-out furniture, but the small Samsung LCD TV was a nice feature.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and welcoming, especially the ladies at the patio bar.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located right on a stunning white sand beach with clear waters.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were great, especially for seafood lovers.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent but need some improvement.

Jessie

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.2/10

My room was conveniently located near the entertainment stage and pool bar, making it easy to access various hotel amenities. However, the room itself had old furniture and a worn-out mattress, with some cleanliness issues in the bathroom. The beach access from the room was a plus point.

Rooms

5.0

The room had worn old furniture and a mattress that needed replacing. The bathroom had some cleanliness issues.

Service

7.0

The staff were helpful and attentive, going out of their way to assist guests. However, there were instances of rudeness noted.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally situated on a stunning white sand beach with clear waters, offering a great location between the pool and the beach.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were satisfactory, ranging from in-room service to the beach. However, limitations in the breakfast selection were noticed.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities including car hire, laundry, and commercial services. However, there were some issues with the availability of utensils.

convenient location

worn furniture

Patrick

United States, March 2024

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of convenience and disappointment. The location was great, being close to the beach, pizzeria, and nudist beach, but the room was basic and showed signs of wear and tear. The service was friendly and helpful, especially at the patio bar, and the dining had good seafood options but lacked variety in desserts and ice cream. The facilities were decent overall.

Rooms

5.0

My room, 1006, was conveniently located near the main entertainment stage and pool bar. Although the room was basic with old furniture and a mattress that needed replacement, the small Samsung LCD TV was a nice touch. The bathroom had cleanliness issues with dirt marks and a makeshift shower head setup.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, particularly the ladies at the patio bar who prepared a special lunch plate for me on Sunday. It was a relaxing experience overall, with available amenities like car hire, 24-hour room service, and medical facilities.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, with easy access to the adult pool, beach bar, and front lobby all within walking distance. Being near the beach and a variety of dining options added to the appeal.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered good seafood options and variety, but lacked in dessert and ice cream choices for children. The restaurant provided a decent Italian pasta selection to enjoy during the stay.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered essential facilities with room for improvement. The pool and beach access were decent, but there was room for enhancing the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the amenities.

Friendly Staff

Room Condition

Michael

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel is situated right at Sol Cayo Santa Maria, on a stunning white sand beach with clear waters, offering clean and well-maintained rooms with modern amenities. The service is friendly, although there are areas for improvement. The dining experience, while cute, lacks consistency in availability. Overall, the facilities are good, but some areas show the age of the resort.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had been updated with modern lighting, fresh bedding, and new air conditioning, providing many little extras like new hair dryers and iron with ironing board. They were always clean and well working, though showing the age of the resort in some parts.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, with staff going the extra mile to make us feel welcome. However, more attention could be given to enhancing certain services like using the theater for night events.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, right at Sol Cayo Santa Maria, midway between the pool and the beach, offering easy access to the naturist beach and a Customer Service Rep Jose nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining area is very cute, though not open all the time, and can be affected by the wind. The French pastry was a delightful treat to the buffet offerings.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are decent, providing a range of services like car hire, 24-hour room service, and medical facilities, but some areas could benefit from updates to match the modern rooms.

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Andrew

United States, October 2023

6.6/10

Upon arrival, the rooms were ready for us but showed signs of wear and needed some repairs. The furniture looked old, and there was a noticeable moldy smell, especially on clothes. The bathroom had some cleanliness issues like dirty marks and makeshift repairs on the shower nozzle.

Rooms

5.0

Rooms were clean but in need of repair, with a moldy smell present.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and the staff were wonderful, friendly, and made our stay enjoyable. They even provided convenient transportation with carts.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was good, situated between the pool and the beach with clear waters and within walking distance to various amenities. However, the presence of a nudist beach nearby may not be to everyone's liking.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with a variety of options, especially for seafood lovers. However, occasional issues like a bird touching the food and quality concerns were noted.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided were adequate, but some areas needed maintenance and updating. The on-site amenities added convenience to our stay.

Friendly staff

Moldy smell

Mike

United States, September 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is situated on a stunning white sand beach with crystal-clear waters, offering a great location. While the rooms may need a little repair and maintenance, the service from the staff is absolutely amazing. The dining experience is varied with a focus on freshly caught fish in a delightful buffet setting.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were basic with worn old furniture, but the small Samsung LCD Flat Screen TV was a nice touch. The bathroom had some cleanliness issues like dirt marks, but nothing major.

Service

9.0

The service, especially in the buffet restaurant, was just lovely. The staff genuinely care about their guests and the resort, making the experience memorable.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right at Sol Cayo Santa Maria, halfway between the pool and the beach. The proximity to the beach and the hotel's position is a definite plus.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience, especially the freshly caught fish cooked to perfection, was a highlight. The main restaurant may have some limitations but overall a great variety of food.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were okay, with the standard amenities available. However, some areas may need improvement to match the overall service quality.

Chris

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.6/10

My stay at the resort was a mixed bag. The rooms definitely need updating and a few repairs to move to should it not been able to be fixed but being inside the resort was a pleasant experience. The service, unfortunately, is the worst I have experienced, particularly in the buffet restaurant. On the upside, the location was good, midway between the pool and the beach, offering a stunning white sand beach with such clear waters. The dining experience had its issues, with a crow/bird that kept touching the food, affecting the hygiene conditions, but there was a variety of food available. Despite the drawbacks, the facilities were okay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms in the resort definitely need updating and a few repairs but being inside was a pleasant experience.

Service

5.0

The service at the resort, particularly in the buffet restaurant, is the worst I have experienced.

Location

8.0

The location was good, midway between the pool and the beach, offering a stunning white sand beach with such clear waters.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its issues, with a crow/bird that kept touching the food, affecting the hygiene conditions, but there was a variety of food available.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities in the resort were okay.