Manzanillo - Blue Bay Los Angeles Locos

I read the reviews on here and have to agree with many of them. I am an American who married into a Mexican family and spend a great deal of time in Mexico and speak limited Spanish. This resort is... More>

I read the reviews on here and have to agree with many of them. I am an American who married into a Mexican family and spend a great deal of time in Mexico and speak limited Spanish. This resort is definitely geared towards Mexican families, lots of group activities for both kids and adults. This was my first experience staying in an all inclusive resort (and hopefully last). I am a bit of a foodie and the food was lacking in quality. The breakfast in the buffet were good with made to order omelettes and lots of fresh fruit, but the lunches and dinners were not good. The food in the a la carte restaurants was much better but you are restricted in how many times you can visit them. Kids, Kids everywhere if you don't enjoy kids this not your resort (we had 10 with our group) don't use the pools unless you are ok with babies in diapers in the pools. The rooms were clean and OK but nothing special, the beds were very hard as noted in other reviews. I think the week I was there I was the only American there along with a few Canadians and the rest Mexican families. This resort is not up to the standards most Americans are looking for. If you are looking for a budget place to take the kids I think you will love it.

Blue Bay Los Angeles Locos is a very interesting resort. I would suspect that it is very polarizing with its Canadian and American guests. This resort is aimed at Mexicans, with Canucks and Yanks... More>

Blue Bay Los Angeles Locos is a very interesting resort. I would suspect that it is very polarizing with its Canadian and American guests. This resort is aimed at Mexicans, with Canucks and Yanks also welcome. As such most of the activities and shows are communicated in Spanish. There is enough English spoken that all your needs will be taken care of. Food: The main buffet, Embarcadero, Is great for made to order omelettes (Cecelia in the mornings). The lunches and dinners are not quite as good, however there is always something decent to eat. The A la carte restaurants are better than most of the other resorts we have been to. The house wines are also a notch above the normal house wines in Mexico. Pools and Beaches: I have found that vacationers are divided into two groups. Pool people and beach people. Our small group of four are beach people. If you are a beach people, this is the place for you. The private bay Blue Bay is situated on is perfect for playing in the waves. The waves, while not big enough to surf on, they are consistent and well formed to body surf on. There is some danger with under tow but if you stay in the recommended areas, should be little trouble. There was one incident of a person getting stung by a ray. If you are a pool person, they have the usual pool games and events as well as a swim up bar. Speaking of bars: The pool bar is very popular and efficient. The snack bar, near the beach area, is open at 11 and closes at 4 or 5 in the afternoon. The pool bar closes at 6 PM and all the bar functions transfer to the Tequila bar. Overall the bars at this resort do not offer all the drinks that some other bars do. You do get the basic bar drinks. Electronic entertainment: The TV viewing in the lounge is quite limited. Usually soccer, with no hockey or basketball or curling. Like I mentioned earlier, this resort is aimed at Mexicans. The TVs in the rooms do have English programming. They do have free wifi. This is something some resorts do not offer. The wifi is limited to the lobby area but no major problem with that. The resort, because it is on private land, has no vendors on the beach. This is either a major plus (like for me) or a negative if you like to shop while on the beach. It is relatively isolated. This is also a plus or a minus. Like many of the resorts in Mexico, they charge a daily fee for the safety box in your room. However distasteful this is, it is cheaper than most other resorts (only 25 pesos/day) They also have fishing for cheap at this resort. You are almost certainly going to catch a fish. I think everyone who went fishing during the two weeks we were there caught a fish. The cooks while cook the tunas up for you to eat. Regarding other posts. The beds are firm. The bug problem was no problem while we were there. Ernesto at the front desk runs an efficient operation and is very helpful. Would I stay at Blue Bay again? Yes Would I recommend Blue Bay? Yes Positives: This resort has a great BEACH! Cheap fishing! No vendors! Very good A La Carte restaurants. Negatives: Isolated! Average buffets (except breakfast) Little shopping! Hard Beds!

We just returned from a 1 week stay with our 11 and 14 y old daughters-A great value all-inclusive in so many ways: gorgeous almost deserted beach- the resort is the only one on the beach..perfect... More>

We just returned from a 1 week stay with our 11 and 14 y old daughters-A great value all-inclusive in so many ways: gorgeous almost deserted beach- the resort is the only one on the beach..perfect weather- warm but not stifling, a gentle breeze makes it bearable but doesn't impede great tennis; kind attentive staff who try their best- though I strongly recommend dusting off your Spanish dictionary..firm mattresses for sure- but I slept better than on some boutique hotel soft ones..great bodysurfing waves far enough out and with few enough people that chances of injury are few-many included activities such as a horseback ride and mangrove tour- didn't get a chance to try all the pool and beach games in a week ( dance classes, " tequila volleyball" etc... ) dolphins, whales, turtles..food was fresh and fine lots of fish and seafood- the seafood sauce on pasta night was particularly delicious. Didn't tip the barmen- hard to carry pesos at the swim up bar but great service nevertheless - we negotiated a combo "deep sea fishing/ snorkeling trip which was very enjoyable though we sadly caught no fish " no suerte " according to our guide Luis, though we saw many jump as well as got a tour of the area, saw some above mentioned ocean inhabitants and had a nice snorkel including moray eels and jewel coloured fish- we also hired a cab to melaque and barra de navidad 2 nearby towns; inquire where the market is- it travels among the local towns and is worth a visit: nice silver jewelry, local crafts, my teenage daughter found coconut oil she's raving about, other guests scored cute Tshirts in the dollar ( 10 pesos ) bins..remember to negotiate prices both with the taxi driver and the market merchants...I also recommend shelling out a few pesos at the beach resto at the other end of the beach where the " boat people" hang out drinking margaritas , playing dominos, and telling fish tales This place was very quiet during the week, but packed on the weekend with " local" tourists- which I personally found a plus- if there's one thing I usually find a deterrent in all inclusives, it's their generic component- you could be on any beach, surrounded by fellow gringos, whereas here, we certainly tasted the local flavour- it's definitely not club med or beaches, but why pay twice the price when you can get the best beach AND local flavour here? (This from a past club med ixtapa visitor ) all in all, highly recommended if your priorities are great beach, great weather and great ( local ) value

We are a couple in our mid-twenties and stayed here from February 19-26, 2013. Pros: The staff here are very friendly and personable, although not all speak English. The entertainment staff in... More>

We are a couple in our mid-twenties and stayed here from February 19-26, 2013. Pros: The staff here are very friendly and personable, although not all speak English. The entertainment staff in particular really enjoy their jobs and go out of their way to create fun contests for the guests. Omar speaks very good English and is more than happy to help if you run into a language barrier. The evening shows are pretty decent - they are loud, so you may as well attend, because you will hear them regardless. The bartenders were also very courteous and prompt. Chavarin at the disco and Carlos at the pool bar deserve special mention for their friendly service. The beach is beautiful - we liked watching the pelicans and dolphins in the bay. We really enjoyed the snorkel tour that we booked through the water sports centre. Also, the La Vena restaurant at the end of the beach was fantastic - best coconut shrimp I've ever eaten. La Arrecife restaurant was very nice and we enjoyed the food quite a bit. Pedro was an excellent waiter. Try to get a reservation at 7 PM, so that you can watch the sun set and enjoy the view of the bay. There are a lot of Mexican locals here, especially on the weekends, and their children are remarkably well-behaved. There were a lot of kids but we didn't find them to be a problem at all; they were mostly just cute, especially when invited up on stage at the evening shows. Cons: My only major complaint was that we were told this hotel was a 4 star when we booked it, but it is really a solid 3-3.5 star, so our expectations were a bit out of line with reality. The facility is very clean but quite obviously an older hotel, and parts of it require repair/more substantial maintenance. However, we still enjoyed our stay, and this was more a problem with the travel agency than with the resort. Yes, the beds are hard, but we didn't find this to be a major problem. We had no problems with anything in our room breaking or not working, but found we could hear the people in the adjoining room fairly clearly, which was disappointing. You must pay an extra 25 pesos per night for a room safe lock, which made me feel like we were nickel and dimed a bit. It would be better if this charge were simply included with the room fee. The food at the main buffet ranged from poor to decent. However, the made to order omelettes at breakfast were fantastic, and we opted for pizza from the Italian restaurant for lunch most days. The main dishes at the Mexican restaurant were disappointing, but the tarmarindo margaritas, guacamole, and appetizers were very good. The resort is quite isolated. Again, we found that we had plenty to do with the activities available on the resort, and we were looking for a relaxing vacation. We did not go to La Manzanilla but heard that the cab fare was about 200 pesos each way. If you want to do a lot of shopping or clubbing, this is probably not the place for you. We booked a fishing trip with a group through the water sports centre that was disappointing, and heard from others that they had a good time and caught many fish, but they had a different driver, so it sounds like that is a major determinant of how good of a trip you will get. Overall, we had a nice time in Manzanillo and enjoyed our stay at BlueBay. This is not a luxury 5-star hotel in a busy, commercial tourist area, so if you want that kind of experience, you should look elsewhere. However, if you would like a smaller hotel in a beautiful environment that is less busy and commercial, you will likely enjoy your stay here.

Overall Blue Bay is a great place for some R and R. Food is pretty good for a 3 star. Beds are hard as rocks. Bars are best if you tip. Beach is fabulous. Tips and tricks: Go down and put your... More>

Overall Blue Bay is a great place for some R and R. Food is pretty good for a 3 star. Beds are hard as rocks. Bars are best if you tip. Beach is fabulous. Tips and tricks: Go down and put your towel on a pool chair with a cushion as soon as you wake up. There's not alot with cushions and after the night you have on the bedrock, you'll want something softer than hard plastic to sit on to read. The cushioned loungers are under a canopy all together but youou can roll these chairs anywhere you want. After you stake out your lounge and move it where you want, pick up a coffee and bring it back to your room for a nice morning on the balconey. I purchased and brought a 2 inch memory foam mattress topper. It took up a third of my bag and only helped the bed a little bit. But it was still worth it. Didn't bring it home. Weekends are insane with nationals. Bring you ipod because the announcements and entertainment starts at he pool early and it's loud and all in Spanish. The pool area on the weekends is also over run with babies and toddlers. I swear its like plopping down with your sunscreen and book bag right in the middle of a daycare. Very noisy. Cute but noisy. Specialty restaurants are ok. I liked the mexican best but the beach bugs bite harder at night so wear long pants or lots of bug spray The seafood place has a ceasar salad that is a piece of romaine with thousand island drizzled on it. i got a fairly substantial injury from swimming in the giant waves. My own fault. No one else was swimming for a reason!! It was fun though, and I'm sill kickin so beware and don't swim alone. We were there for a week and i"m not sure I could have done two. There's just not enough to do. And I'm still aching from the hard beds nearly a week after being home. The place is as clean as a whistle and I never saw one fly on the buffet. The chocolate pastry absolutely fantastic and worth hacking off a piece to bring home if you're lucky enough to see it on your last day. Mine didn't make it home but everyone on my plane was jealous. Thanks bluebay!.