Carina Bay Boutique All Inclusive Resort & Casino

Out of all the resorts i have visited. I would rate this resort a C-. I would not revisit or recommend this resort to anyone. The following items should be address: 1. No greeting upon arrival. Most resorts offer some type of beverage upon arrival. 2. Game room pool table is in disarray. Pool table pockets were split and wouldn't hold the ball, should be replaced not taped. Table has two holes in it, needs to be recover. 3. One of two restaurants were closed the entire visit. The Bar/grill closed at 10:30pm. No food, beverages or room services are offered. No snack machines on property. Never been to a resort were everything closes before midnight. 4. Pool needs to be drained and bottom repainted. Paint has peel off. Sunna should be clean two to three times a day to remove debris from the tree nearby. 5. The beach area was not accessible due to the seaweed. Although there was a notice. The amount of seaweed or odor was not disclosed on the web site. 6. The resort entertainment was very poor. 7. A lot of stainless steel item have signs of pitting and should be resurfaced to like new condition or replaced at least in the cooking areas. 8. Repair/replace rusted steel in stairway areas. A good paint job wouldn't hurt for the entire resort. 9. For an all inclusive resort, the mini frig should be stock with beverages not just two bottles of water, which was not refill daily. 10. You might want to consider adding more flowers to the landscape. 11. Water fountains not working/need cleaning in the recreation area. This area should be cleaned daily. 12. Walkways that can't be mopped should rinsed off with water in the morning Thank You in advance for considering these recommendations

If you’re expecting a traditional all-inclusive resort experience, this is not the place. Our overall stay was deeply underwhelming and I would give this “resort” a 1–2 star rating at best. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was a small, very basic property — more reminiscent of a roadside motel than a tropical resort. First Impressions The layout and scale of the property immediately give away its limitations. It’s compact, lacking atmosphere, and feels more like a senior center retreat than a vacation destination. Staffing is minimal, and there’s an overall absence of energy and hospitality. Food & Beverage Options This is where the resort fails the most in delivering on the “all-inclusive” promise. Buffet: Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style, with no variety — the same limited options every day. Restaurants: The one Italian restaurant onsite was closed due to an “air conditioning issue,” with no alternative offered. Pool Bar: The only bar is by the pool, which also serves some grilled items, but it’s chronically understaffed despite the resort being nearly empty (~20 guests max). Coffee Shop: Only open in the morning and closes at 11am — not ideal if you're hoping for an afternoon pick-me-up. Resort Beach This was one of the biggest letdowns. Unusable in Summer: The beach was completely inaccessible due to thick seaweed buildup. The smell of seaweed/sewage was strong throughout the property and even inside the rooms. Free Shuttle to Alternative Beach: While the resort offers a shuttle to a public beach, it’s not seamless. You must sign up in advance, and on weekends, the beach is packed with locals. Resort guests are often left feeling out of place or pushed aside. Pool & Jacuzzi There is only one pool, and it appears to receive minimal maintenance. In fact, my sons took it upon themselves to help keep it clean during our stay — something that should never be necessary at a resort. Entertainment Extremely basic and very low energy. Daytime: A few scheduled activities like bingo, card games, and karaoke, but nothing that stands out. Evening: Almost no evening entertainment. The vibe is very quiet and uneventful, which might be fine for retirees, but not for families or couples looking for fun. Transportation Be prepared for high taxi fares. Almost any trip will cost you $40–$50+ round trip, and some drivers even charge extra for luggage. There are no reliable or affordable alternatives provided by the resort. Final Thoughts This is not a resort I would return to or recommend. The lack of amenities, limited food options, poor beach access, and absence of resort-level service makes it feel like a budget motel rather than a relaxing getaway. It’s a shame, because with proper management and investment, the location could have potential — but as it stands, you’re better off looking elsewhere.

This place is wonderful. The atmosphere is amazing the staff there are so generous and friendly and very welcoming. The rooms are nice the bar and grill by the pool is great. Farah she is amazing she help us check in and made our vacation fantastic. The only thing is there are no microwaves in the room and the bar/restaurant close at 10pm. And if you go off the resort the taxi are very expensive there and back. We couldn’t use the beach because of the seaweed which stinks badly. But overall the experience is worth it.

The experience was good. The staff was very friendly. The bar & grill was cool Farah she work at the desk in she is amazing. The only thing is taxi be over charging you.

I have a great time. Any drink I asked for Louisa made it happen. Great food, even better vibes. I would definitely be coming back!

I was a little disappointed when i first arrived because the website was very misleading. Couldn't get in the water because of seaweed but they did provide transportation to another beach. The food was great no complaints there. Rooms were spacious & clean. Farrah was awesome, make sure you do her day trip.