BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

Jordyn Fox

We have had an amazing experience at the resort. It is slightly dated, however the overall experience and staff culture makes this resort so special. Victor, Jose, Angie (photographer), and Eddie all made our experience extra-special, and extremely accommodating. The food was very well done, some highlights being the mussels at the Festival buffet, the beef flautas at the Mexican restaurant, the pizza at the sports bar, as well as the tortilla chips and endless toppings. Halfway thru our stay the resort brought in multiple brand new chairs for the pool which made lounging even more comfortable, and the foam party was a blast. The beach was nice and sandy, the area right in the water was at times a bit rocky, but overall beautiful and a great experience. Would highly recommend the deluxe ocean view room - makes for a great morning wake-up, and amazing sunset views.

Bryson Worden

This is NOT a 5 Star All Inclusive/Hotel. I'm starting with this up front because I want people to understand there ARE issues with Blue Bay. However, it is a 4 star at most. You can tell this when at the hotel but also with the price paid being the lowest of available options around. The buffet food is decent, the beach is beautiful, and all the bartenders make the drinks very strong (Mucho gracias amigos). The staff in general also do their best to care for guests, but my partner and I did find a lot wasn't explained extremely well such as where food for inclusive guests is ("Festival" isn't on the website at all), amenities availability and times, and overall layout as well. Our room was clean and serviced each day aside from when we indicated such (we slept in one day) and do come multiple times (at least two) to service the rooms. The room we had was a single king size with a coffee maker a TV with basic cable and internet access (through the wifi, this is not advertised as it is VERY slow but can run YouTube) and a safe for storing items in. Several light switches didn't operate anything and one of our faucets had absurdly high pressure. However: the water was warm and cold and all facilities worked as expected. Entertainment is available and is impressive occasionally. We watched the Africa ("afro"), Mexican and Pop show. The Africa show and parts of the pop show were impressive, but we both found the Mexico show confusing and overstimulating at points as well. It also showed footage from places not in Mexico which was strange. But the performers for each show were outstanding and deserve applause. Other entertainment are some fitness and dance classes and a Spanish class, none of which my partner or I participated in. When reviewing Grand Esmeralda my wife and I don't have much to compare it to, hence my feelings of it being at most a 4-star. It was fine for us as a couple who wanted beach, pool and sun, but if families are expecting more from their resort they may be left disappointed. However: we had a wonderful time and would recommend it to couples looking for Mexico vacation on a budget as well.

Paulo Mota

I recently stayed at Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda and had a genuinely lovely experience, which is why I think many of the negative reviews don’t reflect the reality of the resort. The property is large and beautiful, and my room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive, which really made a difference throughout my stay. The beach isn’t the strongest point of the resort, and I do think they could improve the experience by adding more bars closer to the beach area. What bothered me the most was having to line up to enter the Festival restaurant, even though it’s a buffet. For a resort of this size, having another buffet option—just like the pool bar concept—would help reduce lines and make meals more convenient. On the positive side, the resort offers a great variety of nightly shows at the Black & White Bar, which added a lot of fun to the evenings. Overall, I had a great stay and believe the resort delivers more than many of the negative reviews suggest. With a few improvements, it could easily become an exceptional experience.

Brandon Anderson

BlueBay Resort Mexico was an excellent place to stay, offering a great combination of comfort, amenities, and location. The resort is well maintained, with clean rooms, beautiful grounds, and multiple pools that never felt overcrowded. The beach area was relaxing and easily accessible, with plenty of seating and great views. The dining options were varied and convenient, with something for everyone, and the staff overall was friendly and accommodating. Activities around the resort were well organized, and it was easy to both relax and stay entertained throughout the stay. Camille and Kaci was especially helpful and welcoming, adding a personal touch that enhanced the overall experience. We would definitely recommend BlueBay Resort Mexico and would gladly return in the future.

michael brisson

I'm sitting the lobby on the last day of my ten day vacation. I had great weather, awesome efforts for service. Food was always plenty full with taste option. My room service was excellent. Easy to ask for more specific drinks i n the mini fridge. The beach and the grounds were always being maintained to great level. The ocean was clam and easy to float in, a bit of seaweed but never really a concern to me.