Grand Memories Varadero Cuba Uncut Resort Tour

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  • @DreamMeaStory
    @DreamMeaStory 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  10 місяців тому

      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.

    • @Notjackpausner
      @Notjackpausner 3 місяці тому

      U guys are clearly joking club med is better

  • @anastasiakarpinskaia1009
    @anastasiakarpinskaia1009 Рік тому +4

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

  • @DK-gg7ik
    @DK-gg7ik 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the video

  • @opinionmatters7119
    @opinionmatters7119 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  11 місяців тому +1

      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 😎🏝️🫶

    • @kandoo1316
      @kandoo1316 День тому

      Close to downtown? Bro it's literally the resort that's the furthest away from downtown.🤣

  • @jamalhackett7528
    @jamalhackett7528 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, helped a lot. Bro every song you played was an absolute BANGER ‼️

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  5 місяців тому +1

      @@jamalhackett7528 thanks for the feedback and the comment much appreciated 🫶. Let me know if you have any questions safe travelings 😎🏝️

    • @jamalhackett7528
      @jamalhackett7528 5 місяців тому

      @@marcomillette4012 I literally JUST booked it. I think we will enjoy it cause I’m going with a lot of people.

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  5 місяців тому

      @@jamalhackett7528 u will have a blast that’s for sure !!! Have fun and b safe 🍻

    • @jamalhackett7528
      @jamalhackett7528 5 місяців тому

      @@marcomillette4012one major question: How was phone data and wifi there. How did it run for you?

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  5 місяців тому

      @@jamalhackett7528 it works throughout the resort no problem even at the beach but obviously not as good. It works at best in the lobby but also worked pretty good in the room where we were. Wifi is free for the week.

  • @brainworthy
    @brainworthy 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'll try to go to Cayo Santa Maria if Sunwing goes there from Vancouver in early December 2024.
    Thanks for mentioning Dharma and Royalton.

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  3 місяці тому

      @@brainworthy the Royalton has one of the nicest beach I have ever seen. Playa Cayo Santa Maria, the star fish, memories and Royalton check it out if you love the beach. I also have some videos of the Royalton and playa if you want to check them out. Safe travels 😎🏝️

  • @hayd8946
    @hayd8946 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for the video and the informations

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

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

  • @cuongdo9958
    @cuongdo9958 6 місяців тому +1

    I think I will go to Cayo for the beach. Thanks. Just wonder which Cayo you like better, the Coco or Santa Maria.

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  6 місяців тому +1

      @@cuongdo9958 I just got back from Cayo Cruz at the Sanctuary White Sands last Thursday and it’s pretty nice. Almost as nice as Cayo Santa Maria. Cayo Santa Maria has a nice stretch of beach where the memories, Royalton, star fish and playa Cayo Santa Maria is located. That is probably the nicest beach I’ve seen. Is you book at the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria you’ll have access to all the other resorts I’ve mention above. Well worth it.
      Thanks for watching and your comment. Safe travelings 😎😊

    • @cuongdo9958
      @cuongdo9958 6 місяців тому

      @@marcomillette4012 Thank you for your replying. I am thinking of Grand Aston Cayo Paredón, or Hotel Playa Paraiso Cayo Coco. They both have very good deal now. Have a nice weekend.

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  6 місяців тому

      @@cuongdo9958 I stopped at the Grand Ashton and from the lobby it looked very nice. Might try that one soon but now we r planing on a trip to Panama in September

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  6 місяців тому +1

      @@cuongdo9958 I stopped at the Grand Aston and from the lobby it looked very nice. Soon I will be trying it as it’s a shorter distance from the airport. I’m currently planing on a trip to Panama for September.

  • @Mareoeo523
    @Mareoeo523 2 місяці тому

    I went in here in 2023 and it was amazing

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  2 місяці тому

      @@Mareoeo523 happy to hear that and thanks for watching. Are you looking at booking to another destination ??? I just came back from the grand Aston Cayo Paredon and it was pretty well maintained and the beach was amazing. I’ll have some videos coming up starting this Friday. 😎🏝️

  • @chriskorven4463
    @chriskorven4463 Рік тому +2

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      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.

  • @zujiawu
    @zujiawu Рік тому +3

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

      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 !!!

  • @jadecollins3611
    @jadecollins3611 Рік тому +1

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

      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 😎🫶

  • @jovanjoso
    @jovanjoso Рік тому +1

    Very good hotel,and very good job

  • @affravalencia2474
    @affravalencia2474 6 місяців тому +1

    Niceee

  • @stevenschindler8342
    @stevenschindler8342 7 місяців тому

    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
      @marcomillette4012  7 місяців тому

      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 😎🏝️

  • @kristinarakin3203
    @kristinarakin3203 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @marcomillette4012  9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @kristinarakin3203 9 місяців тому

      Thank you 🙏

  • @johnh20
    @johnh20 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      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.

  • @lateforitalways
    @lateforitalways 11 місяців тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  11 місяців тому

      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

  • @dmitrilenkevitch9844
    @dmitrilenkevitch9844 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @marcomillette4012  9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @mis.visiones 9 місяців тому

      @@marcomillette4012is Wi-Fi included?

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  9 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @abdulghaffar-sj8df
    @abdulghaffar-sj8df Рік тому

    What kind of power outlets they had in rooms. Thanks

  • @lennyblunden872
    @lennyblunden872 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      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
      @jarydburt1119 Рік тому

      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
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

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

    • @kandoo1316
      @kandoo1316 Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @dabig_guy2204
    @dabig_guy2204 9 місяців тому

    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
      @marcomillette4012  9 місяців тому

      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 😎🏝️

  • @stanislavacorluka9955
    @stanislavacorluka9955 3 місяці тому

    Je suis allé en 2016 dans cette resort, donc avant de covid et on a vraiment aimé ça. La bouffe été assez correct.. Mais comme je viens dire, ca été avant de la covid. Ilya deja 8 ans de cela. Est-ce que quelqu'un peut me ecrire, comment ca va maintenant avec la bouffe..

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  3 місяці тому

      @@stanislavacorluka9955 beside the towels not being changed regularly the resort was fine. Food was great, the rest of the resort was clean, great service nothing else to really complain about. I’m presently at the grand Aston coyo Paredon so more videos if you like this kind of content. Safe travels 😎🏝️

  • @christapare4190
    @christapare4190 8 місяців тому

    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
      @marcomillette4012  8 місяців тому

      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
      @lynypixie 8 місяців тому

      @@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
      @marcomillette4012  8 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @Czarinaobedoza
    @Czarinaobedoza Рік тому

    is it from varadero airport?

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

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

  • @richieyyz
    @richieyyz Рік тому

    How did you get drone footage?

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

      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
      @richieyyz Рік тому

      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
      @iggy3200 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      @@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 😎🏝️

  • @nousername93
    @nousername93 Рік тому +2

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      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.

  • @mirjanamitrovic997
    @mirjanamitrovic997 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

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

  • @martinlefebvre4517
    @martinlefebvre4517 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

      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

  • @timmanuel6107
    @timmanuel6107 4 місяці тому +1

    Towels and a TV isnt gonna determine if I enjoy the property. I hang my towels to dry at home so why not there. I'm not going on a vacation to watch TV. I'll focus on the important things.

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  4 місяці тому

      @@timmanuel6107 When ur not sure if the towel is urs or the neighbours it’s a little concerning. They were all hanging out in the open something to think about. Thanks for watching n ur comment 🫶

  • @jazmingv3780
    @jazmingv3780 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

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

    • @christophe03
      @christophe03 Рік тому

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

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

    • @christophe03
      @christophe03 Рік тому

      @@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
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +1

      @@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

  • @lukeswain98
    @lukeswain98 Рік тому +4

    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
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому +2

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

    • @marcomillette4012
      @marcomillette4012  Рік тому

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

    • @LegendsTravels
      @LegendsTravels Рік тому

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

    • @monjul131
      @monjul131 10 місяців тому

      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
      @marcomillette4012  10 місяців тому +1

      @@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

  • @ramjashari
    @ramjashari 7 місяців тому

    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
      @marcomillette4012  7 місяців тому

      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

  • @Notjackpausner
    @Notjackpausner 4 місяці тому

    Plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz NEVER GO HERE OR ANY CUBAN RESORT

    • @nelatasic3011
      @nelatasic3011 25 днів тому

      Can you please provide more information related with this resort? A few moths ago (in May)I went to Cuba Iberostar Cayo Guillermo never ever again! It was terirble experiance. Dining roome full with cockroaches and flies, they used some super strong chemicals and gas in dining room even before serving the meal. It looked like gas chamber -I'm serious. Towels - old never replased (for 7 days), room clening service very poor.... I would like to go back to Cuba but I'm scared. It must be new and clean resort next time.

    • @Notjackpausner
      @Notjackpausner 25 днів тому

      @ well food poising always out of things even food that’s why we are spending more money on a better resort please never go here

  • @Notjackpausner
    @Notjackpausner 5 місяців тому

    Plz don’t go here

  • @xovicc9426
    @xovicc9426 8 місяців тому

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