Venue Overview
In the stunning keys of northeast Cuba, on a powdery white sand beach with crystal clear waters, Grand Memories Santa Maria welcomes guests to enjoy a family-friendly vacation. Spacious guestrooms are available in a variety of room categories that are perfect for families, friends and groups looking for an authentic Cuban vacation. Lounge by the dazzling pools, get active with a variety of land and water sports, work out at the fitness centre, or pamper yourself at the luxurious spa.
Children will have a great time at the Kids Club, which features a play area with supervised games and activities. Guests of the Sanctuary will enjoy extra luxuries such as complimentary 24-hour room service, cigar room, butler service and more.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
The culinary experts at Grand Memories Santa Maria have created an international culinary experience for guests. Savour something for every taste and the perfect ambiance to create a memorable evening. Enjoy an international buffet offering a wonderful collection of favorite dishes as well as several à la carte restaurants featuring a variety of global cuisines.
BUFFET RESTAURANT
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
GRAZIE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Dinner Service. Reservation required.
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
MEXICANA CANTINA
Dinner Service. Reservation required.
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
EMPORIUM RESTAURANT
Dinner Service. Reservation required
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Guests staying at Grand Memories Santa Maria also have full access to Memories Paraiso including all Restaurants and Bars
BUFFET (A/C)
Breakfast: 7:00 - 10:00 am
Lunch: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
LA PARRANDA - BAR & GRILL
À la carte restaurant at dinner with different specialties.
Dinner: 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Snack Menu: 24 hours
TESICO* - MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Dinner: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Reservations required.
* Grand Memories guests receive preferred reservations
Bars:
Quench your thirst with unlimited domestic and international drinks. Whether you are mingling in the lobby, keeping yourself refreshed by the pool, or enjoying a drink on the beach, friendly staff will keep your glass full day and night.
Lobby Bar – 24 hours
Pool Bar – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Beach Bar – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Resort Amenities
Grand Memories Santa Maria understands that sometimes guests enjoy additional experiences to help make their vacation complete. In addition to the all-inclusive program offered at Grand Memories Santa Maria, several other services and features can be enjoyed to make every stay an enjoyable one. Please note additional charges will apply.
- Wedding packages *
- Shops, shopping center*
- Business Center*
- Telephone, internet, fax*
- Car rental*
- Meeting rooms*
- Money exchange
- Medical services*
- Motorized water sports*
- Babysitter*
- Tour desk*
- Events and activities for groups
- Laundry*
- Selection of premium drinks (included for guests in Diamond Club™ rooms)
- Room service 10:00am to 10:00pm
- Florist*
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*Additional charges apply
MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards accepted (except those used by a USA bank)
Childrens Programs
Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria is a fun-filled vacation experience for guests of all ages! Large and spacious rooms offer all the amenities families would need for the ultimate vacation together. The professional entertainment team has a wide variety of supervised activities for the little ones at the Kids Club where kids create works of art with our craft classes, enjoy kid-themed entertainment, or cool off in our children’s pool.
Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria guests enjoy ‘Stay at 1, Play at 2’ benefits with nearby Memories Paraiso for twice the entertainment, restaurants and beachfront.
The resort’s sports facilities are a great way to pass the time with friends and family. Take some time to play a game of mini football or basketball in a multi-sport court, or challenge yourself in a beach volleyball game, billiards, or a ping pong duel.
Kids Clubs Best-Loved On-Screen Characters
Children aged 4 to 12 will be able to socialize with others their own age while interacting with the newest guests Toopy and Binoo ™ 1, watching cartoons, discovering the playground, and playing various games in secure facilities.
Toopy & BinooTM 1
Turn your family vacation into an adventure with the beloved characters Toopy and Binoo™ at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria. The playful and spontaneous pair, will entertain the whole family with interactive appearances, activities, games, and a live show.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Take the fun outdoors! Have your children interact with others their age in a variety of sports and activities, including beach volleyball, ping pong, cooking classes, trivia games, aquatic competitions, and aerobics. Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria also has a multi-sport court for junior guests.
Your children will have the freedom to enjoy many on-site amenities (included with stay) on their own time. With the new friends they’ve made, invite your teens to enjoy a refreshing afternoon in the pool by day, then meet to watch live performances at the open-air theatre by night.
Weekly Foam Parties
Each week, guests can take the trolley over to Memories Paraiso to take part in the guest-loved foam party! Splash and play with your family while live bands play and enjoy some refreshing fun.
Rooms
Room Types
Junior Suite: Junior suites offer an exclusive location, in the midst of idyllic natural surroundings. The beautiful keys of Cuba provide excellent views of the lush gardens that surround Grand Memories Santa Maria, enjoyed by guests from a private balcony or terrace. Each suite offers a king bed or two ¾ beds, as well as a seating area for enjoying television or sipping a morning coffee. Comfortable and bright, these rooms feature tropical décor reflecting the local flora and fauna, giving guests the feeling of being in a beautiful tropical island even while indoors. Max Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children.
Junior Suite Vista Mar: Ideal for families Junior Suite Vista Mar include all amenities of the Junior Suite, with excellent views that overlook one of the world’s best beaches. Spacious and functional, these rooms are ideal for smaller families with one king bed or two ¾ beds, and plenty of space to set up playpens or add a cot. Each Superior Rooms offers a comfortable atmosphere with a seating area on the terrace or balcony with all the important amenities for a wonderful stay. Max Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children.
Suites: Suites at Grand Memories Santa Maria are ideal for larger families or couples who seek a more spacious vacation experience. Suites come with a separated living room with flat-screen television and a bedroom with a king bed, flat-screen television, arm chair and en suite bathroom. Grand Memories Santa Maria’s exclusive Suites are the most superior room category and provide a functional design with stunning views of the lush gardens or breathtaking ocean, recently re-designed for the comfort of guests. Max Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children.
Enhance your vacation experience by upgrading to Grand Memories Santa Maria’s Diamond Club™ and receive additional luxury services and exclusive extras. Diamond Club™ at Grand Memories Santa Maria includes the following services and privileges:
- Dedicated Diamond Club™ room areas
- Personalized check in/check out
- Distinctive wristband
- Exclusive lunch at one of the à la carte restaurants (air-conditioned)
- Dedicated restaurant for Diamond Club™ guests
- Mini Bar (re-stocked daily)
- Early check in and late checkout (subject to availability)
- A dinner show one night during your stay (theatre, beach or aquatic ballet performance)
- VIP welcome cocktail
- Private area at the beach with waiter service
- Concierge service in lobby
- Beach towel in room
- 20% discount on spa treatments and beauty services
Number of Rooms
342
Room Amenities
Grand Memories Santa Maria consists of 342 rooms and an adults-only section, Sanctuary. Guestrooms come fully equipped with standard amenities which include: hairdryer, 220V outlets, telephone, central air conditioning, mini-bar, coffee maker, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe, iron & board, as well as a balcony or terrace. Enhance your vacation experience by upgrading to Grand Memories Santa Maria’s Diamond Club™ and receive additional luxury services and exclusive extras.
Activities
Add a sense of adventure to your stay at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria and explore what the paradise of Cayo Santa Maria has to offer. Do as much or as little as you’d like as you discover tourist attractions, schedule tours, plan fun vacation sightseeing activities or spend all day on a great excursion.
Wedding Packages
Joy Package
Price: Complimentary*
Wedding Inclusions:
- Welcome cocktail (bride and groom)
- Professional services of an onsite, day-of wedding coordinator
- Sparkling wine provided in room during stay
- Symbolic wedding ceremony guided by your onsite wedding coordinator in English or French
- Preferred choice of ceremony location
- Basic décor of ceremony location
- Ceremony table with linens and a tropical centerpiece
- Tropical floral bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere
- Sparkling wine toast following the ceremony
- Sound system with microphone for the ceremony
- Wedding cake (suited to guest count)
- Special room cleaning service on the wedding day
- Semi-private dinner reservation for the wedding group in one of the à la carte restaurants with set menu (2 hour duration)
- Turn down service on the wedding evening
- Complimentary Honeymoon Package to follow
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Bliss Package
Select the Bliss Package for your wedding experience and receive all of the Joy Package inclusions, in addition to the following:
Wedding Inclusions: - Additional maid of honor bouquet and best man boutonniere
- Semi-private cocktail reception with canapés and open bar
- Photography service for twelve printed 4x6 (minimum size) colour photos from the ceremony
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Paradise Package
Select the Paradise Package for your wedding experience and receive all of the Joy and Bliss Package inclusions, in addition to the following:
Wedding Inclusions: - One additional bouquet for your second bridesmaid and one additional boutonniere for second groomsman
- Photography service for fourteen printed 4x6 (minimum size) colour photos from the ceremony*
- Live musician available to perform during either ceremony or cocktails (45 minutes)
- Wedding hair-style and makeup for bride
- 10% discount at the spa for bride and groom
*Note this is not in addition to the Bliss Package, but rather a higher credit.
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Just the Two of Us
The “Just the Two of Us” Package is designed for the bride and groom who are planning a private elopement.
Inclusions: - Professional services of an onsite, day-of wedding coordinator
- Symbolic wedding ceremony guided by your onsite wedding coordinator in English or French
- Preferred choice of ceremony location
- Tropical floral bridal bouquet and grooms boutonniere
- Romantic dinner for the wedding couple at an à la carte restaurant on the night of the wedding
- Complimentary Honeymoon Package to follow
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Private Reception
The Private Reception is designed for couples who would like to host their wedding dinner privately for up to 3 hours. Purchased in addition to the Joy, Bliss or Paradise packages.
Inclusions: - Private reception* for newlyweds and their guests with set menu
- Tables with linens
- Open domestic bar for 3 hours
- Sound system and microphone included for 3 hours
- Live musician performance (45 minutes)
*Location is determined by property and subject to availability.
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Vow Renewal
The Vow Renewal Package is designed for couples who are looking to renew their vows after 1 or more years of marriage.*
Wedding Inclusions:
- Professional wedding coordinator
- Room upgrade for wedding couple, upon availability
- Late checkout for wedding couple
- Ceremony Inclusions:
- Symbolic vow renewal ceremony, performed in English or French
- Vow renewal location
- Tropical Bridal bouquet
- Boutonniere
- Reception Inclusions:
- Semi-private dinner reservation for the wedding group in one of the à la carte restaurants with set menu (2 hour duration)
- Sparkling wine
* Copy of marriage certificate required at the time of booking.
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
After Party Experience
Continue the festivities with a nightlife party after dinner for 2 hours. After-Party Experience package can be added to their Joy, Bliss or Paradise packages.
Inclusions:
- Private location* for newlyweds and their guests
- Open domestic bar for 2 hours
- Sound system and microphone provided for 2 hours
- Signature cocktail (Choice of Cuba Libre or Memories Mojito)
- Rum and coffee bar setup
- Cuban dance lesson for wedding couple (Rumba or Salsa) during stay
*Location is determined by property and subject to availability.
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Romantic Dinner for Two
The Romantic Dinner for Two is designed for couples who would like add a little extra romance to their destination wedding experience.
Inclusions: - Romantic and private location on property with a set
- menu
- Sunset champagne toast for two
- Table with linen
- Tropical floral centerpiece
- Personal waiter service for dinner
This package does not need to be combined with any Memories Wedding Packages,
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Honeymoon Package
The Honeymoon Package is designed for the bride and groom who have been married within the last 6 months.*
Inclusions: - Upgrade for the newlyweds to the next room category, based on availability at check-in
- Late checkout for couple (based on availability)
- Sparkling wine and pastry delivered to the newlyweds room during their stay
- Romantic dinner for the newlyweds one night during their stay
- Honeymoon breakfast one day during their stay
- 10% discount at the Spa for the newlyweds
*Minimum 6-nights stay for the couple. Couple must be married within 6 months prior to arrival. Marriage certificate required upon check-in (photocopies accepted).
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Additional Wedding Packages
When you’re ready for happily ever after, Grand Memories Santa Maria has everything you need to make your special day a dream come true. This resort offers a host of unrivaled tropical settings for your wedding day.
When it comes to organizing your special ceremony, the experienced staff at Grand Memories Santa Maria will orchestrate all of the details of your wedding for you and your guests to remember for years to come.
Located on Cuba’s famous white sand keys, this beachfront resort is a picturesque drive from Santa Clara airport and Grand Memories Santa Maria is the ideal place for romantic weddings and honeymoons.