From December7 to 17th I enjoyed the hospitality and facilities of the Blau Cayo Coco. It was my fourth visit to the Blau, my 15th to Cuba. As in the past it was an excellent vacation. My room, #3231 tucked in behind the Dorado sea food restaurant was on the 2nd floor. The balcony overlooking part of the huge serpentine salt water pool that snakes its way through a good part of the complex the room was large with 2 ¾ beds, safe, bidet, tub/ shower, mini fridge stocked with pop a beer and a large bottle of water replenished daily. There was also an attractive bath robe (not to keep,) and slippers, a TV with multiple channels; and beach towels. A terrific house keeper kept my room spotless, lots of towels, shampoo, soap, etc. never a shortage, In my honest opinion and I am a fussy eater, the dining at the Blau was excellent. Breakfast. Everything. Fresh juice, eggs, bacon, omelets, crepes, sausages, cheese, cold cuts, bacon, fruit, French toast, still warm croissants and other pastries, yogurt, the list goes on. Lunch had changed somewhat. On previous visits you could enjoy a lunch, pizza, bar-b-qued burgers, chicken, ham and cheese sandwiches, french-fries, at the Yuraguano grill next to the salt water pool now that was changed they only offered burgers, fries and grilled cheese sandwiches, so lunch pretty much necessitated going to the buffet. which which did offer a huge selection of just about everything. .
As in the past dinner at the buffet was excellent , always a large choice, a nightly roast of pork, beef, turkey or what have you plus a grill where the cooks were providing customized service, fresh vegetables, hot soup, fresh breads, cold cuts cheese, you name it, also a large selection of desserts including banana flambé, pastries and ice cream. You would be hard pressed not to find something for every member of the family.

A la Cartes. I tried them all; the Dorado for sea food was very good, as was also the Italian. While I was there, the Caribbean restaurant which had been poolside until a fire last summer reopened in the ocean view restaurant behind block 15 although the view was somewhat lost since it didn’t open until after dark. I went the first night it opened, good food but slow kitchen; hopefully by now they have the bugs out and its functioning better.
Unfortunately there had been a few changes not entirely to my liking since my previous visit in April 2011.The snack bar at la placita (the plaza) where in the past you could get a nice sandwich 24/7 was only open during the night and the plaza bar was not opened at all. The churros stand in the plaza where they make those delicious Cuban donuts was also closed The beach bar which had been so nice for a beer and a burger overlooking the sea for lunch was also closed, although you could still get a beer on the beach since the bar had been moved to the beach activities building but no lunch.

In the past the fresh water pool near block 15 had been my favorite pool since it was a quieter area to hang out had closed during my visit last April for refurbishing and was still under construction during my visit. Possibly it is now open. Possibly also, since the resort wasn’t very busy when I visited, now the season is in full swing they may have made some changes. There is so much here to like, for myself I particularly enjoy the afternoon Spanish classes and the saltwater pool bar pool, a great place to play chess and harvest a tan at the same time. The piano bar which opens nightly at 7 is a wonderful attraction offering top notch professional entertainment, especially appealing to the more mature crowd, the beach is fantastic, no shortage of sun beds and the resort staff, no matter what their jobs are unfailingly helpful and courteous. The evening shows, wandering entertainer’s dancers and disco provide pretty much something for everyone. There are so many reasons the Blau has a loyal clientele returning year after year, I’m pleased to be one of them and will definitely be making a return visit

This place looks like it was a 5 star, but now is run like a 3 star. Big resort with nice big rooms, but everything looks worn out. The beach was nice, but if the weather is cool know that the pools are not heated. The Cuban locals who work there are very nice, but the place was under staffed, so expect line ups and long waits for everything. There was no fresh fruit juice of any kind here, all drinks were mixed with "koolaid like" mixes. The food was cheap cold cuts, cheap cheeses, rabbit, cows tongue, fatty bad smelling meats. Buffet times were too short and the town was over an hour a way so you had no other place to eat if you wanted too. A la cart restaurants were just as bad, they even put a little buffet in them? We talked to people who loved it there, but they have never been to a good 4 star.

My boyfriend and I travelled to the Blau January. 17-24/2-12, we had an amazing time!
Check in was fast and easy & we were greeted with a cocktail. When we got to our room, we were very please to see they took into consideration all of our requests (which were simple, but appreciated.) The rooms are very clean and spacious! Our maid in block 2043 was absolutely amazing, she was a very sweet lady. Most of the staff at the Blau bars were nice, with an exception of a few (but thats always to be expected anywhere you go.) Short stocky bar tender at the beach bar was AMAZING!!!! we loved him, unfortunately I am not good with names. Also the young bar tender at the disco most nights and sometimes at the pool bar is another AMAZING staff!

The food was okay, you could always find something to eat and fill your belly. Its Cuba there are limited resources!!! The fresh breads were my FAVOURITE :)

The seafood al la carte was alright -- > get the chicken salad, was so good.
The Carib. al la carte was Good -->> freshest brocoli, mmmm it was good!
The Italian al la carte was not so good -->> I think was what I ordered (Rice and cheese???)

We did the jeep excursion, which we enjoyed and got to see a lot of neat places in Cuba. Just be prepared for a lot of driving (CRAZY drive downtown Moron, OMG!!!!) We thought it would be more off roading, but it was more of site seeing.

The off site spa.... Words cannot explain how BEAUTIFUL the atmosphere is! For 49$ CUC it is well worth the experience!

The beach was obviously beautiful - just breath taking!

This is not a party resort, although it was a good time, I found it a good resort to sit back and relax. After the nightly entertainment the resort seemed to be dead. Which was nice, but not if you were in the party mood.

Overal we were very pleased with our stay at the Blau Colonial - we will always remember this resort in our hearts as my boyfriend proposed to me on the beach :) - it is a very romantic setting for couples!!!!

Enjoy if you choice to go to this resort, I would return!

stayed at the Blau Jan 19-27th. We had a wonderful week. Great room locataion with an ocean view, food was fantastic all week, and the ocean was spectacular. It was breezy all week so you don't sweat which was nice! The entertainment was so so, but I have never found cuban entertainment spectacular. Over all we had a fantastic vacation and would return. It was a great place to relax. If you are very active and like a lot of physical activity or sight seeing...I would not likely recommend Cayo Coco as it is remote.