Starfish - Starfish Tropical Cayo Santa Maria
Cayo Santa Maria, CubaAll travelers
Guests consistently praise the staff friendliness, beautiful beach setting, and spacious gardens.
- 684 rooms
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 684
- Dining listed
- -
Why travelers love it
Guests consistently praise the staff friendliness, beautiful beach setting, and spacious gardens. Animators and entertainment are frequently highlighted as standout.
Food & drink
MixedLimited review data available for the dining experience at this Cayo Santa Maria property.
low confidence
Dining overview
Multiple buffet and a la carte options onsite (4 a la carte restaurants, 2 buffets, 2 grill venues, 8 bars according to official site).
Beach
StrongThe Cayo Santa Maria coastline is a headline draw, with the kind of powder sand and turquoise water the cays are known for.
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What you'll enjoy
- Classic Cayo Santa Maria white sand
- Clear turquoise Atlantic water
Photo: J5505FLdanielr via Tripadvisor
Pools
MixedLimited review data available on pool layout, service, or swim-up options.
low confidence
Photo: J5505FLdanielr via Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
684 roomsStandard rooms and suites across bungalows with garden, pool or beach views; standard rooms include king or twin beds, minibar, safe, ceiling fan; suites add hydro‑massage tub and larger layout.
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
MixedLimited review data available to judge whether the on-property experience matches the price paid.
low confidence
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchLimited review data available, though the resort is a popular wedding venue on a top-tier beach.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Popular wedding destination
- Set on a scenic Cayo Santa Maria stretch
Families
StretchLimited review data available, though a kids club is on property for younger travelers.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Kids club on site
Peace & Quiet
MixedLimited review data available on the day-to-day atmosphere and entertainment volume.
low confidence
Spa, gym, entertainment theater (1,000 capacity), non‑motorized water sports, sports club, children’s and adults’ pools.
Water sports included
- kayaking
- non-motorized water sports
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
Loaded live from Tripadvisor when you ask — the newest reviews and the current rating.
Know before you book
- Guest complaints about limited food variety and occasional shortages
- Over-diluted drinks and sometimes untrained staff
- Mosquito issues in rooms
- Long causeway transfer from Santa Clara
What you should know
What to Know
Cayo Santa Maria is a remote Cuban cay reached by a long causeway, so plan for a lengthy transfer and limited off-resort options.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Remote cay setting with few crowds
Heads up
- Long causeway transfer from Santa Clara
- Little to do outside the resort
All photos
Photo: J5505FLdanielr via Tripadvisor
Photo: J5505FLdanielr via Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated June 2026- Photos
- 4
- Review excerpts
- Not yet collected
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- Not yet collected
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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Where this data comes from
We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Sources
- Direct resort media
- Completeness
- 33%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 4 photos
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