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Gran Club Santa Lucia 03/08/2006
Reviewers Rating:  Excellent
This was my first stay in the village of Santa Lucia (Camaguay) and definitely won't be the last!!!!! I have previously been to Varadero and Havana and definitely prefer the Gran Club Santa Lucia to any resort I've stayed at in Cuba!
Check In:
Travelled with GoTravel Direct and Zoom airlines....definitely not the best travel agency and airline but made do.
Check in was completed on the bus to the resort (a 1.5 hour drive from the airport in Camaguay to the resort in Santa Lucia) as well as the handing out of the all-inclusive bracelets. Very efficient.
The Resort:
The resort is wonderfully laid out with beautiful and well-kept landscaping, flamingo pond and peacocks roaming throughout the property. There are 225 rooms, both standard and suites. There is one buffet, three a-la-cartes (The Pizzeria, the Cuban, and the Seafood) as well as a Seafood restaurant at the end of the gorgeous pier that is not all-inclusive. There is a 24 hour coffee bar (cappucinos are to die for) that also serves sandwiches in the wee hours; a swim up bar and pool bar that stays open until midnight; a beach bar that closes around 7:00 and a disco that is open until 2:00 am.
Rooms:
Stayed in the standard room, not very large but definitely served it purpose. After all you're only in there to sleep and change. Very clean, no bugs. There is the standard north American plug in the bathroom as well as the European variety (woohoo). Remember to keep a card in the air conditioner slot as it controls the air.....a health card or any plastic card will do the trick!
Restaurants:
Food was awesome. Better than any resort I've stayed at in Cuba. The buffet has a grill with different items every day; a pasta station with excellent dishes; the regular buffet portion with something for everyone; a sundae bar, a dessert table, a salad bar; and last but definitely not least, the bread station (please do not pass up the Cuban bread.....it is the best I have ever tasted). The cuban a-la-carte was also exceptional!
The Animacion:
Last but by all means not least, the Animacion Staff! They are definitely what made my trip the best ever! They became friends rather than staff. They work tirelessly at making your stay memorable. They have activities all day (beach activities from 9-12am; and activities by the pool area from 1-6pm). Their nightly shows begin at 9:00pm with the Kids Club Show (bye bye Mickey Mouse!) and is adorable. Following that, there is a live band that plays while the Animacion dances with guests. Then the Animacion Show starts at 10:00, a different show every night; Mr. Santa Lucia; a jeopardy type audience participation show; skits, wonderfully choreographed dance routines; and last but not least, the Talent Show (oh lord heavens....but you will not regret it if you join...makes for a wonderful end to the trip!)
Edmundo, Tico, Onel, Damian, Alex, Felix, Jesus, JC, Chino, Yarita, Julie, Chupa, Dago, and anyone I may have missed, you gave me memories that will last a lifetime and the best trip ever! See you all at Christmas!
Any questions, I'd be happy to answer!
Lori
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