10 Things to do in Cayo Santa Maria That You Shouldn't Miss

June 12, 2021 Layne Dawes

Travelers come to this small island north of mainland Cuba to bask in the sun, swim in sparkling blue water, and be pampered at an all-inclusive resort. To explore Cuban culture, you’ll need to go farther afield (this is a planned resort development; employees are bused in), but if you’re simply looking for a stress-free tropical break, Cayo Santa Maria might be perfect for you.
Restaurants in Cayo Santa Maria Resorts

1. Melia Buenavista Spa

Punta Madruguilla, 52500 Cuba http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-melia-buenavista/interests/spa
Excellent
67%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Melia Buenavista Spa

Reviewed By palmt - Ottawa, Canada

We were at this resort in December 2019 and we wrote our review accordingly - we were disappointed (that you can go read on trip advisor). We had the opportunity to go back in March 2020 and this time we were pleasantly surprise. There is a new manager, Manuel. He seems really nice and wanting to improve the resort. We did not have a chance to meet him personally, but maybe next time around. Hopefully, he will still be there when we return. Claudia used to work at the spa. She is very polite and gentle. She is now at the "quality control" for the resort. The spa is a nice, small and relaxing place. Great service with many options available.

2. Santa Maria Beach

Cuba
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,967 reviews

Santa Maria Beach

Reviewed By eloud - Montreal, Canada

The beach at Cayo Santa Maria is awesome, it stretches for Kilometers where all the resorts are located, so the beach is similar at all places and its shared so you can walk along the beach through all the resorts. The best beach section though is the one located at the bay behind the sercotel Resort, its your dreams beach.

3. Playa de las Gaviotas

Cuba
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 84 reviews

Playa de las Gaviotas

Reviewed By vul999 - Toronto, Canada

Look pass the 4 cuc admission fee and the 10 mins walk through the forest and you will be rewarded with an amazing feeling of walking onto a piece of paradise. The beach is truly a natural oasis. The sand bars create natural pools and the gentle lapping waves make it an ideal place for kids to play. Bring your water/snacks but leave only your foot prints and take away memories and pictures only. Let's pray they don't develop this spot. In my opinion its much better than playa pilar by a long shot.

4. YHI Spa

Melia Las Dunas Hotel Cuba http://www.solmeliacuba.com/interests/spa-hotels
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 267 reviews

YHI Spa

Reviewed By michaelpD7025OY

Went in on a whim, and got one of the best theroputic massages I've ever received. 100% recommend to book one after a few days stay. The relaxed feel is impeccable. Highly professional massage therapist!

5. Delfinario en Cayo Santa Maria

Pedraplen Cuba +53 42 350013 http://www.cayosantamaria.info/dolphinarium.html
Excellent
51%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,996 reviews

Delfinario en Cayo Santa Maria

Reviewed By dimacdonald - Welland, Canada

It was the only excursion we took after 2 weeks at the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria and we went April 4 2019, Great cruise, drinks, music on the cat, crew do a super job, the dolphin show is 1st rate and the food was delicious. well organized and we did the half day. Well worth it.

6. Plaza La Estrella

Cuba +53 42 350758 https://www.facebook.com/PlazaLaEstrella/timeline
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 904 reviews

Plaza La Estrella

This is for all people on vacations who want to enjoy recreation, shops, Cuban parties, live music, crafthand souvenirs, have a nice good beberage or a delicious ice cream, taste a delicious dinner or relax with a great massage, we invite you to visit Plaza La Estrella, an ideal place for families, groups and couples with a varied offer for all ages and preferences.

Reviewed By thomashl4507GR - Owen Sound, Canada

Nice little market just for the tourists Gives you a little break from the daily resort life They have the usual tourist stuff for sale plus some restaurants and a bowling alley We took the bus for 2cuc one way and a 1958 pink Cadillac back to the resort

7. Plaza Las Dunas

Cuba +53 42 350758 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plaza-Las-Dunas/1553834644897732
Excellent
24%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 217 reviews

Plaza Las Dunas

Reviewed By paulbY8846NC - Regina, Canada

I was told to wait and buy our souvenirs when we took our trip to Trinidad. But for the most part, we found the prices at the Plaza very competitive. Vendors were willing to barter and they had tons of options. Vendors changed every couple days. So we checked back every day of our vacation.

8. Cuba Travel Network

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Centre de plongee, Marina Gaviota a Cayo Santa Maria

Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 261 reviews

Centre de plongee, Marina Gaviota a Cayo Santa Maria

10. Bom Dia Cabo Verde

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