Hotel Castillo Huatulco: Good value

We tried Castillo for our fourth visit to Huatulco and enjoyed our stay. Things we liked: clean rooms and excellent housekeeping, tasty food, great beach club and location. Things we didn't like as much - the dining area was very loud and the pools were quite crowded at certain times. Would we recommend? Absolutely

Las Brisas Huatulco: Las Brisas Huatulco amazing resort

The report is on an amazing location and it has a very good maintain garden. All the staff is friendly and doing a great job. There are a lot of agreement facilities. There are three beaches and the water on the ocean is calm without big waves good for swimming. Room is clean, food is very good testy. Every evening entertainment is well done by a good team.

Secrets Huatulco: 4 star resort

Pros Beach Weather Mountains Comfortable bed Good housekeeping staff Nice spa location Cons Dated room- damaged furniture No help with check in Not enough chairs Not a great buffet Not enough beach towels

Las Brisas Huatulco: Fun in the Sun!

Excellent Hotel, lots of activities. Very large resort, just be prepared to get some steps in. Nice staff, good food and lots of choices. Had a small issue with first room AC wasn’t pumping out cold enough air and quickly were changed to another room.

Barcelo Huatulco: Ok Resort but...

Overall we had a good time at the Barcelo Huatulco but I have a MAJOR ISSUE with this hotel and many others who blatantly bribe guests with various offers of additional free wi-fi, etc. to post totally unrealistic 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor.We talked to one guest who took free wi-fi in exchange for the positive review and did not seem to worry about how unethical it was! Note: The resort givers you one hour free per day. These are easily spotted all over TripAdvisor. They typically are br [... read more]ief, include the name(s) of an animation crew member (who the resort encourages to obtain positive reviews) and include nothing but glowing comments on the resort. Travellers who are not aware of this practice can be duped into thinking how great the hotel is. TripAdvisor should not publish these reviews and take issue with resorts who follow this practice. It is so widespread now I don't know if anyone can trust reviews.

Las Brisas Huatulco: Would highly recommend this resort.

The resort was beautiful and very well cared for with never a problem to obtain a beach chair which to me was amazing as most resorts there are not enough chairs on the beach. The entertainment in the theater was very sub standard with very little to no English and very poor quality.The singer and piano player in the main bar area were enjoyable. The singers playing in the dance floor area were 90% Spanish speaking and singing and while the music was good the resort should incorporate both Engli [... read more]sh and Spanish into their entertainment. There needs to be more places to sit where the bands play and the dancing is happening. Majority of the guests we met there spoke English so the resort should realize English speaking entertainment is necessary. The Seafood restaurant was amazing however the steakhouse was not the best. Mexican Restaurant had entertainment and the meals were good. The staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful. The frozen mango drinks were amazing. One night when I returned to my room there was a small flood in the bathroom from the air conditioner and I called the main desk and within less than 10 minutes the maintenance man was there and the repair complete promptly which I very much appreciated. I have traveled to many resorts over the years and would recommend this resort and would go there again There were many guests we met who have been there a dozen times or more with one couple we met had been to this same resort 30 times.

Las Brisas Huatulco: Great Place for Active Or Beach Vacation

Whether you like to lounge on the beach or be active in the water or on land, this place has it all. The snorkelling right off the beach is great for all skill levels. Seldom do I go somewhere twice but I’m definitely going back to Las Brisas.

Park Royal Beach Huatulco: Wonderful Resort

This was our third time at Park Royal, Huatulco. The resort was great value. Very good food, excellent service and spacious, clean suites with huge balconies. We never had to wait more than 10 minutes for the shuttle to the beach. Our only suggestion would be to have more lounge chairs at the beach and pools.

Isla Natura Beach: What a shame!

We just got back from a week at this resort. We had gorgeous weather all week. The food was good, the chef does very well, until they run out... the snack bar menu never had the ribs; chicken wings were gone after first day, hamburgers and fries only lasted the first few days. The a-la-Carte’s for supper were very good, lots of choices. The two nights of buffet had limited choices of not very inviting food. The deserts were awesome tho! The drinks were pretty sucky. They ran out of beer 3 out  [... read more]of our 7 days. They use litre bottles of pop, so it was pretty well always flat, what they had of it. They never had lime mix, so no margaritas. They ran out of strawberry or any other flavour mix except for tamarind by day two. Every drink was too watery, and that includes the cactus and any other type of juice at the restaurant! The shuttle up & down the hill was very good, except for when it was broken for a day and a half... The rooms were nice with a beautiful view but some minor maintenance would go a long way, such as replacing burnt out bulbs in the rooms and very dark hallway. We spent most of our days at the small beach, not very swimmable but gorgeous! The pool was turning green when we arrived at the hotel and was disgusting by the next day. We were told that the manager was away on vacation. When I spoke to the interim manager - Eduardo, about the pool, he didn’t see a big problem with it. His suggestion was for us to use the kiddy pool, going so far as to condescendingly show me where it was, really?!! Keep in mind that this is a pretty small resort. With a bunch of bleach, they were able to get the adult pool turned around late on the third day but it was starting to go green again on our last day. And by that point the kids pool was also green... Most of the staff tries really hard at the resort, we felt bad for them trying their best with so little resources. We love Huatulco and still made the best of our vacation but we certainly would NOT recommend this resort

Camino Real Zaashila: Second Visit, great vacation

Just returned from a one week stay at Camino. Great weather, great service, relaxing and enjoyable. We expected nothing less having stayed at Camino previously two years ago and we were not disappointed the second time around. One thing did change however, there is no dinner buffet available now. You have two choices for dinner, the a la carte restaurant (one of two that alternate every night) or order room service (at no extra cost). Most of the dishes at the a la carte restaurants are Mexican  [... read more](Oaxacan) based, so your choices may be limited if this is not your thing. Personally, I found the menu choices nutritious but the sauces are a bit bland. That would be my recommendation to the resort, find a sauce chef to upgrade the dishes. The grounds on the resort are spectacular, do yourself a favour and take the time to walk around the resort...up on the hill, and the east side and enjoy the beautiful flowering shrubs, birds, iguanas. etc. We saw Chacalacas, parakeets, orioles etc. Don't just hang around the pool and beach, cause you will miss out on the true beauty of the resort. Of course I can't forget to mention the beautiful beach and pool. The quality beach towels are plentiful as are the availability of palapalas. For lunch you can order at the beach at your palapala or take a seat in the beach side restaurant. The shrimp tacos are our favourite dish...very tasty, You cant beat the location , the seaweed free beaches , the reliable weather (sunny and between 30- 32 C) the scenery ...etc. when you book a Huatulco vacation. and Camino Real is a choice that wont disappoint. Read less

Dreams Huatulco: Just Okay

POSITIVES: A great location, as it’s right down on the beach, unlike many other hotels in the area which are higher up on hills. Excellent staff, particularly the housecleaning staff, Irlanda in the Mezcalaria bar, and Daniela who is part of the concierge team. The hotel is clean, airy & well kept. Pools, grounds, and restaurants are extremely well maintained. We liked the room, bed, bathroom & spaciousness. The options of a quiet pool that was in a separate area was highly appreciated.  [... read more]Water stations are excellent, and the attention to environmental sustainability is very impressive. NEGATIVES: The food. Not good. It’s not what we have experienced in other resorts of this rating. Bland, dull and not much variety each day in the buffets. Entertainment: No cultural Mexican entertainment whatsoever! We've come for a Mexican experience. A rock band by the pool played LOUD music which caused us to leave the hotel. Nightly shows are a bit dated. Not much variety. This is a party hotel. It’s very noisy at night. There isn’t anywhere to go in the evenings inside the hotel that is quiet. On weekends there are weddings, karaoke in the lobby/bar, and loud bands playing in the lobby bar. No feeling of tranquility here. Note to the Management: There are clients who vacation who want peace & tranquility. Please consider us too!

Dreams Huatulco: Best all-inclusive Vacation!

Although this Dreams property is getting a little dated, it is super clean, the staff works 100%, and are very friendly, efficient and helpful. Drinks were great tasting as well as the food. The best part were the 3 infinity pools overlooking the gorgeous beach!! Water was a clear emerald colour, golden sand and minimal waves. The water activities were great, spa was sublime, and the overall experience was fantastic. We felt safe, and found the location to be perfect. Night entertainment was jus [... read more]t ok, but the live bands and dancers were amazing. There was something for everyone and we will definitely return.

Dreams Huatulco: Huatulco is lovely

Our top priority was the beach and it was perfect. Beautiful for swimming and snorkeling. Unfortunately we had to get up at 6 to get beach chairs. The room was a good size and the bed comfy. Our garden view wasn’t great as it looked at a sandy hill. Our second room overlooked the square so was quite noisy. This room also had no wifi. The food was good at the restaurants and buffet had a pretty good selection. We never had to wait for access to restaurants. The staff were ve [... read more]ry nice and really make the resort. The resort is kept very very clean. Oddly, many of the tiles have lifted and are in need of repair. We did not appreciate the high pressure sales team. Our vacation was to rest and spend time with family not waste it with sales staff m

Dreams Huatulco: It’s all good

Dreams was a beautiful location. As young adults there were not enough activities in the evening although we knew that beforehand. It was everything you imagine in an all inclusive resort. Food was good and plentiful. Beach was great. Eco Tour was fun and exhilarating. Our room was 2201 - we could not access wifi and it was aloud room as it faced the square.

Secrets Huatulco: Amazing resort with 1 exception...

Some highlights from our stay at Secrets include the following: Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive; went out of their way to ensure we were happy. Lots of selection and variety of restaurants. Pools were the best feature with plenty of lounge chairs, access to food, bars and restrooms. Overall grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The spa is well worth visiting and the view is absolutely stunning. The only thing I would suggest avoiding is the “Time Share” people who ask you  [... read more]to spend 90 minutes of your time listening to their offer in exchange for credits. This experience resulted in 3 hours of our time wasted.

Dreams Huatulco: Wonderful holiday !

As always the staff and the weather were amazing. Dreams Huatulco is a wonderful place to spend the holidays. Consistently good food ( lots of variety to please everyone in our family) , enough activities to amuse the teens, and good value for money.

Secrets Huatulco: Great resort

The rooms were awesome. We used the beach every day and the snorkeling was the best. Some of the warmest water we have encountered. All meals were very good as well as the service. Quiet hotel which is what we like. Need water shoes as the sand gets very hot. The only thing I would recommend is the hotel upgrade the beach chairs as the they are very worn.

Villablanca Huatulco: Beautiful Stay

We loved our little trip to Hotel Villablanca. The gorgeous gardens poolside were inviting and even the iguanas were friendly. Best breakfast options which changed from day to day was a highlight for us.

Barcelo Huatulco: Great place

Everything was great a few minor problems that were corrected as soon as we mention then. Highly recommend. We will return. Very clean, well maintained. Great view Awesome wait staff especially Fernando Worked hard to make sure our stay was top notch

Secrets Huatulco: Great scenery!

Had a great vacation! We stayed in building 6 which was close to the pool. Pros: -Small airport with a/c -Short drive from the airport (approx 30 minutes) - Beautiful grounds and great view from the top of the resort - Restaurants good and no reservations needed- we never had to wait (portions are larger than they need to be) - Didn't upgrade to Premium and didn't notice a difference - Lot of beach towels available - Decent snorkeling right off the resort - Staff are very hardwor [... read more]king and friendly - Acceptable WiFi - House wines were decent Cons: - Rooms a little outdated + some wear to the pool - Pool and beach chairs are saved with towels by 6:30am - Castaways restaurant is HOT- just be prepared (food is good) - Check-in very few rooms were ready before 3 then a line forms at 3 for front desk. Note: Not ideal for those with mobility issues as there is a need to use stairs or take an elevator to get around. In most cases we opted for the stairs due to elevator wait times and capacity (only 2/3 main elevators were running during our stay). Ocean is also a good distance and slightly on a hill back to the beach chairs. Overall we enjoyed it as "different" from the Mayan.