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Reviews of Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
Li 30117 Queen Highway, Galliot Cay, Long Island

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This gem is amazingly tucked away from the world offering elite hospitality and endless activities. I am definitely visiting again, I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, food great and most importantly rooms were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Front desk on Mar 28, 2023
Thank you Matt!

2/10 Terrible

Unique

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No GRACE given
This trip was accidentally booked to Bermuda and we are visiting the Bahamas. I am still waiting to see if they will issue a refund. It's a shame that I am being penalized for an error made unknowingly. We never used their accommodations so it's pretty upsetting that I'd have to pay almost $500 for an unoccupied room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely incredible place! The water is breathtaking. The staff is responsive and very sweet. Great food. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting a relaxing gorgeous get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Cape Santa Maria Front Desk on Mar 28, 2023
Thank you Ryan!

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a remote paradise! Great service too. Only 2 critiques: the food is just ok. The no see ums will bite you to pieces at sunrise and sunset. I hate Deet but that and coming inside are your best options.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular all around !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Frisco

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and pristine location with super friendly and nice staff made this a superb experience. Loved the fact that even at what seemed to be a peak season, the number of people was minimum giving at times the impression that you had the place for your family only. We will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 8, 2022
Hi Armando It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for your feed back!

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden paradise! Best beach we’ve ever visited. Lots to do! Matt and all staff are wonderful! Also Nadia, Jasmine Stephanie and Stephanie. Food was great! Lots of fish to see on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 8, 2022
Hi Stanley Thank you for your feed back! It was a pleasure having you stay with us! Looking forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bridgeport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING! Never seen water like that in my life!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Starlene Pratt on May 2, 2022
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Meals were excellent. Wonderful excursions. Hard to believe settings like this still exist. Beautiful beach and totally uncrowded.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Starlene Pratt on May 2, 2022
Hi Daniel, Thank you for your feedback and choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort for your holiday. It was a pleasure having you stay with us! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the secluded nature of this resort. It was rare to see more than 10-15 people on the beach or in the water at any given time, and plenty of hours when we had the beach to ourselves. Activities like kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and biking were free, with complimentary rental of helmets, paddles, life vests, and snorkel masks/fins. There were other tours and activities available for a fee. What you can't see from the photos is the excellent snorkeling available and the unparalleled glimpse you'll get of the Milky Way each night. I count both experiences among the best of my life. Our villa was spacious, comfortable, and everything (from furnishings to fixtures) looked like new. We enjoyed cooking in our villa kitchen, making our own frosty beverages, and watching Netflix/Amazon Prime Video each night. The resort makes their own drinking water, and there are small markets and cafes on the island if you want to eat in your villa/bungalow or away from the resort. While we were there, many fish/seafood dishes on the menu were not available, but this is typical on islands that depend on local catches and imported goods. Every dish we enjoyed was delicious and well-made. For those who are prone to mosquito bites (early in the morning and sunset/night), the resort provides insect repellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 17, 2021
Hello, Thank you for staying with us here at beautiful Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort. We appreciate your feed back! Have a wonderful day!

10/10 Excellent

JANNINE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Starlene Pratt on Jul 14, 2021
Good Morning Jannine, Thank you for your feedback! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay with us! Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cape Santa Maria Resort is simply paradise. The property is beautiful, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The beach and water are the best we've ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Starlene Pratt on Jul 10, 2021
Thank you for your feed back! We look forward to welcoming you back again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from your room is awesome!!! Step out of your room onto the beach and into the crystal clear water. Very nice staff, will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Starlene Pratt on Jul 29, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to welcoming you back! Stay safe and have a wonderful day!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Melbourne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow was the first word followed by simple disbelief when so first saw the beach. The photos do not even do it justice. The hotel itself is simple, but each room features beach views and when the beach is that stunning you don't need much else. The hotel also offers many activities and tours. It is perfect for those who are looking for a low key, relaxing holiday, away from the hustle and bustle of Nassau. Lastly, the staff were just incredible and we shared many laughs. A home away from home. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Star on Jul 20, 2021
Hi Lisa, It was a pleasure having you stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back! Your home away from home! Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Feb 1, 2020
Thank you for your feed back! Have a wonderful day! Regards

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
first the good stuff: amazing views, perfect beaches, intimate vibes, friendly other guests after that: service is below average, attitude from the waiters. villas are clean but could use an upgrade. biggest issue is the food. there are no other restaurants on the island so you will be captive to a limited menu with very high prices (plus mandatory 15% tip and 12% vat). everything is over cooked (i.e. well done) presumably because it's not fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Apr 25, 2019
Thank you for choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort. We thank you for your feed back!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Apr 25, 2019
Thank you for choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort. We thank you for your feed back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is gorgeous with the soft white sand and clear turquoise water. Resort is very quiet and peaceful. Staff are very friendly and helpful. There are kayaks and paddle boards as well as basic bicycles for use. If you need shopping and night life this is not the place. Wi-Fi was very limited. Snorkeling was disappointing as access is based on the winds and not much to the reef.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Matt on Feb 19, 2019
Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed our stunning location and friendly servce. The snorkeling in the area is spectacular but it is disappointing that the winds during your stay made it difficult to access. There are some unbelievable reefs in the bay around the resort. We hope you have the opportunity to return when the weather cooperates! We look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Management and Staff of Cape Santa Maria Resort on Jan 9, 2019
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Matt on Dec 11, 2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sleeping steps from the beach, in a beautiful, cool bungalow, the only challenge was choosing between the activities. Kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, and sightseeing all try to temp you away from simply walking on snow white sand and swimming in crystal blue waters.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 2, 2018
Hello Thank you for visiting. It was a pleasure having you here. Hope to see you again in the near future. Have a wonderful day!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning beach/water
The beach and water are amazing. Cottages are a little dated but very comfy with a great screened porch. Food was very good and everyone very nice. Service was spotty in that orders were not always correct and pace was a bit slow at times. Like more than typical carribean slow. Being a bit proactive in ordering helps a lot. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from Matt on Jun 20, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay! We will continue to work hard on the servce in the dining room. I am glad you enjoyed the food! We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Matt on Jun 20, 2018
Thank you Rob!!

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding View
Bungalows open right onto the beach and have a generous screened in porch. Food was excellent in the restaurant. We intend to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Matt on Feb 6, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Cape. We look forward to having you both back at the beach Doug! Warm regards, Matt

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Week at the Cape
Beautiful place, rooms right on beach Staff was excellent; Beds could be more comfortable Weather was not good
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Matt on Jan 22, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review the Cape. So sorry about the weather during your stay! The entire continent was engulfed in a few weeks of irregular weather and temperatures dipped down to about 65 degrees at the Cape. Very unusual - the average year-round temperature of Long Island is mid-80s year-round. All of the beds in the bungalows have been replaced within the last year - all are Serta Emerald Plus beds - the same brand utilized by many of the worlds top hotel companies. I understand that mattress preferances can be very personal and I am sorry that these particular beds were not to your liking. Thank you for your kind words regarrding our staff - we enjoyed having you with us and look forward to welcoming you back. Until then! Matt

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place! Great Views! Understand the staff
My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and we had a blast! The room was great and the beach was perfect. Lots of activities could be done. We are adventurous and didn't do guided tours. We explored on our own and did a over 6 mile Kayak to monument there. Overall we had a great time. I would say that we were disappointed at the staff at first. The staff seemed very displeased with the people staying here. As we dug deeper into why with the great bartenders they had there (Kelly and Jay) we realized that the added gratuity to all dinners etc was split between EVERY WORKER on the site. That meant housekeeping, gardeners etc. Which we didn't think that was fair at all. If you stay here be sure to tip the waitresses and bartenders more. We did and we had a great time with crew. They took care of me and my wife and were very pleasant. Take time to get to know them. We liked the management at first but we kind of saw through their "fakeness". Several times my wife and we would talking to them and they just plain ignored questions that we asked. Rating the management on a scale of 1 to 5, we would give them a 2.5. This is a family friendly place and we made several friends. We are from Texas and almost everyone there we met were from Texas. A couple from France stayed next to us. We DID NOT care for them. You will meet a lot of foreigners here. As for Local stuff to do Deans Blue Hole is a must Plan to snack or go grocery shopping as their menu is super expensive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Abel , Fl

Liked: Staff & service
Nice neach
Not too bad for the price. Beach is incredible. Food was unpredictable and inconsistent. Ask for anything different in your food and you may or not get it. Would not go back.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one of the most beautiful beaches of the planet! The water is crystal clear, diving is amazing and everybody is so friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sven

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Top Lage, Meer und Strand traumhaft
Die Lage und der Strand sind traumhaft 😊 Die Einrichtung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen… Zimmerservice und Sauberkeit war mässig.. aber der Strand und das Meer sind einzigartig 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Starlene Pratt on Apr 20, 2023
Hi Sven,Thank you for your feed back!It was a pleasure having you stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to be
Excellent emplacement sur l’une des plus belles plages de l’île. Très bonne nourriture. Prenez un happy hour sur la terrasse du bar face au coucher de soleil. Gentillesse des serveuses. Très grand bungalow avec salon extérieur. A ne pas manqué escapade en bateau à Sandy cay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Starlene Pratt on Feb 12, 2020
Thank you for staying with us and your feed back! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

KOICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Feb 1, 2020
Hello Thank you for your feed back! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stranden vid Cape Maria är otrolig vacker. Sanden är vitpudrig och vattnet relativt långgrunt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 30, 2019
Thank you for your feed back! We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to having you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendido resort con spiaggia e mare da sogno,bungalow sulla spiaggia con veranda protetta da zanzariere utilissima contro moschito terribili
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 30, 2019
Thank you for your feed back! We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to having you again.

10/10 Excellent

Július

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Aug 9, 2019
Thank you for choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas again! It is always a pleasure having you stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradis pour robinson
Personnel serviable et souriant.... attention auxpiqures de puces de sable quand le soleil se couche .... idéal pour le bonefishing en famille
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Mar 25, 2019
Good Morning, Thank you for choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas! We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

giulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Starlene Pratt on Mar 25, 2019
Thank you for choosing Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas! We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Ermanno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe endroit , idéal pour se reposer!
Endroit magique, très beau, très serein ( attention pour les amateurs d ambiance le soir , il n y a rien ) , parfait pour le repos absolu. !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Matt on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

zac5, bologna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendida spiaggia
Bella spiaggia splendido mare,camere confortevoli e ampio patio protetto da zanzariera e con ventilatore a soffitto,assolutamente necessario se no le zanzare ti divorano.personale gentile ed efficente
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Matt on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Július

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Možno najkrajšie more západnej pologule
Najkrajšia lagúna akú sme kedy videli. Hotel je skôr jednoduchý ale personál je srdečný a to prostredie vynahradí všetky drobné nedostatky ako že v rezorte ani na ostrove nie je okrem kúpania sa čo robiť.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Matt on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Thierry, Bordeaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique !
Emplacement exceptionnel. Plage magifique, eau cristalline et sable fin comme de la farine. Abritée du vent, ce qui est très important ! bungalow face à la mer, top!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018