Brisas Sierra Mar: Aging Resort in need of investment $

My family and I have been going to Brisas Sierra Mar for about six years. We come back for the friendly restaurant staff, village life nearby, horseback riding and the caring scuba dive masters. This still remains the same. On the down side the food at the buffet is really limited for vegetarians and for those who eat only fish. Even meat eaters may find the food always the same. Repeaters dinner and the restaurants by invitation are good. Brisas Sierra Mar is a family resort that has chang [... read more]ed into a haven for older Canadian men and Cuban working women. My children commented on how bad it looks. The resort needs roof repairs, refurbishing of many rooms and a paint job throughout the resort. The drainage system does not work and water can accumulate in the hallways during a storm. During our stay the elevators did not work. This was a problem for older tourists with mobility problems. We will not be returning despite our love for the area and the friendly local people.

Brisas Guardalavaca: comfortable resort

This was the 4th time we visited. It is a comfortable resort, attending by nice people. We did not participate in evening entertainment, so we cannot comment on that. The rooms are nice but need some improvement ( the fridge did not work..)The beach lounges were always available.

Brisas Santa Lucia: BETTER THAN EXPECTATIONS

I have been in Cuba countless times, and Brisas Santa Lucia was the last one in my mind, but I was pleasantly surprised of the cleanliness of the whole property, the multiple services, bars , pools and lobby., close to each other.. People very friendly, food varied and acceptable, great variety of juices, coffee everywhere. Only one inconvenient, TV was snowy when we occupied the room 522 and worse when we left it, nobody seemed to be interested in fixing it . ALL IN ALL WE HAD A GOOD EXPE [... read more]RIENCE AND HOPE TO RETURN

Brisas Santa Lucia: Good value for the money

We don't go to Cuba for the culinary experience but the food was reasonably good, the rooms were clean, everything worked, lots of hot pressure and good pressure. The weather wasn't so good but the beach was nice and the service was impeccable.

Brisas Sierra Mar: Brisas SierraMar

Grounds very clean. Hotel in good repair. Food pretty good. Staff excellent Hotel has beautiful scenery. Only bid problem was beyond their control . A very heavy rain knocked out the elevator to the beach level making it difficult for some people to get down with the stairs. The hotel had repair people there promptly but four days later when I left they were still working on it

Brisas Guardalavaca: Disappointed

Hotel is showing its age, my room was musty and in need of makeover. We were staying in the villas which are larger and supposedly newer. Food was average except in the seafood restaurant, where we had special returning guests lunch (Betty was wonderful and gave our group extra attention). Bugs were bitting so make sure to pack bug spray. Was surprised we had to purchase our own bottled water. Was disappointed overall, but will try diffrent resort next time.

Brisas Santa Lucia: Sunwing Crappola

Hotel was fine but Sunwing was the pits. Half the people on the plane saw their luggage sitting on the tarmac as we were leaving. They said they were overweight, but never took any of the kiteboarders gear of the plane. Some lady made the mistake of leaving her meds in her luggage including her insulin. Sunwing tried to make amends by giving them $50 cash a day until they got their bags. This happened 4 weeks in a row going to Camaguay as well as going to Santiago first and arriving 2 hrs late [... read more]r than posted arr. time. This is my 14th or 15th trip with Sunwing and probably my last as not one trip has gone according to plan or schedule. The staff at Brisas hotel is very good as is most of Cubas resorts . Its the same as most resorts, the better you tip the better your service.

Brisas Sierra Mar: facts

Price was great for 12 days but the hotel is tired and like many , needs a facelift, no change since my visit in 2012 other than the elevator is now operational , the hotel is 25 years old but was not maintained, some rooms are being renovated but the process is slow. Many many many returned guests, older crowd, food Ok but nothing out of the ordinary for Cuba. likely my last time.

Brisas Sierra Mar: Faded Glory

This was & could be again a beautiful resort. Brisas Seirra Mar is reflective of the many resorts throughout Cuba I have visited, It's easy to envision how it looked when new but it to is being allowed to crumble.(How Sad) Lots of stairs & the usual Cuban power outages effecting the elevators. The Buffet is a little better than I expected with some decent spicing. The specialty restaurants need to be told to hold back on the salt. The beach is volcanic sand -beige but hot as --- on the feet. [... read more] Wear beach shoes you'll be O.K. Staff very nice & worth while day trip to Santiago de Cuba.

Brisas Sierra Mar: Good deal for the money

My family enjoyed the stay in this hotel. It wasn't really 4 day stay as we came very early morning November 20th instead of evening of November 19th due to airline (Cubana) delay. Also we had to leave fairly early November 23rd and then spent many hours at the airport due to airline delay.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Amazing resort

This is our third visit to Brisas Guardalavaca and we would certainly visit again. The staff are so friendly and courteous. They never pass by without a Hello or stop to talk. When we arrived the Reception area at the Hotel was under construction and finished before we left. The new area is amazing, the new Lobby Bar is excellent and bright the new furniture also adds brightness to the area. The first floor has been completed and the rooms are bright and clean. The second floor is almost  [... read more]completed as well and looking amazing. We stayed on the third floor and were not too disturbed with it. They worked mostly is the day and we were not in our room. The Villa lobby was open along with the bar at the Villa lobby which was nice because it was just one more place to go to have a great drink and meet more people. We attended a Marriage Blessing with friends from England and the service was beautiful and the area was beautifully decorated.Then to the Seafood Restaurant for a lovely reception. This was a wonderful evening. Our weather this time was not great but we all managed to have a tan when we left. I have visited several resorts in Cuba and find that Brisas is one of the most clean resorts I have seen. Washrooms all over the resort are so very clean. One complaint I do have is in the snack bar area by the pool the birds are always dropping little gifts on people and no matter where you sit under the roof it happens. Not sure if this has a solution but it would be nice. Staff does what it can to keep the table and chairs clean. Staying in the hotel is most convenient for my husband as he has trouble walking and finds the elevator (which allows us to stay on any floor) most helpful. The closeness of the pool and the beach he likes as well. This is a great place to stay and will hopefully return again.

Brisas Guardalavaca: amazing resort, been here 5 times now.

This resort is very very clean, they have made many improvements. Always ready to help you. The staff are amazing , the rooms are getting improvements. The lobby was under construction when we arrived but its wasn't a problem. By a couple of days it was completed and beautiful . They added a new lobby bar . All in all would come back in a heart beat. Great value for my money. Love love this resort and everything about it.

Brisas Guardalavaca: Lovely resort

We have been at this resort before and we love it there. People there are absolutely amazing. It’s not perfect and I don’t expect anything in Cuba is. We had some problems with the room, but nothing what would affect my great time. Cuban time, manana, just go with the wind. We will be back. Love Brisas Guardalavaca

Memories Trinidad Del Mar: LOVE this place

We have been travelling to Brisas Tinidad Del Mar for many years and have always been very satisfied with the amenities. We were a little hesitant this year with Hurricane Irma having visited! We did go on Nov 10/17 and Brisas Trinidad did not disappoint us. 2 other friends went with us, they have been many places in Cuba but never to Trinidad, they were very impressed with this resort and the staff that catered to our every need and want. The grounds are kept very clean and maintaine [... read more]d, the beach is great, there are plenty of huts and loungers to go around for all the guests. The pool was very inviting and clean. A nice change to the resort is all drinks are served in real glasses as opposed to plastic (other than the pool bar and the beach bar of course) The buffet was clean and the food was good. I certainly cannot rave about the food but I always find something to eat. (we were in Cuba after all) The pizza, hotdogs and fries are excellent at the snack bar. We also enjoyed the La Vigra restaurant as well where the service is fabulous. Above all else, the service and staff at Brisas are the reason we go back. I cannot say enough about the people there. Osmany is the Public Relation Manager at that resort and he always makes sure that everything is perfect. I LOVE the staff at Brisas!! Our room was clean and the housekeeper was exceptional. Clean towels everyday Air conditioner worked very well and we always had plenty of hot water. We have booked another trip to Brisas Trinidad in January and we are already looking forward it to!

Brisas Guardalavaca: Friendly Resort

Hola Well kept ground, well groom trees, brush ect. little geckos running around, tile very slippery when wet pool clean and perfect temp, games to play entertainment all the time but still enough space to enjoy quite time ocean few weeds but the beach sand was clean and warm, buffet had a large choice to eat and the a la carte restaurant were very good attractions must do fishing and bay adventure boat tour/ safari Cerveza always cold and near by

Brisas Santa Lucia: Home away from home

The resort looks really nice the rooms are redone matresses very comfortable grounds are beautiful and clean food was good lack of some items but nothing dramatic.The weather was good so was the water all my family had a great time

Brisas Santa Lucia: Great Vacation

Rooms were nice, food was good, Staff were awesome. Still doing final repairs after Irma so a little construction noise in the day time. Loved the coffee shop. Shark Friends dive shop next door was a plus. Staff were well trained and dive sites were great. Did the shark dive twice.........

Brisas Sierra Mar: Gives us all!

Everything lovely and staff there to answer all your needs. Love the food especially the fish. The Beach Bar and seaside restaurant add to the variety of locations on site. The coffee is exceptional

Brisas Guardalavaca: now that a vacation !

from one to ten, it is a 9 ( it was a pleasant surprise ) we did not inspected the food to be that good. The bedroom ac work great, the room are clean, easy access to all the resort, many lawn chairs on the beach with security personnel close by.

Brisas Guardalavaca: awesome time

the food was good,plentiful great selection , staff was awesome, we had a standard room with view of the mountains the room cleaner she was great there is 4 elavators but only 1 was working the buffet had a really good selection for each meal there is a little pizza snack bar Roberto makes awesome little pizza we tried 3 ala carte resturants 2 were not the greatest but the seafood 1 was really good there is a little market a short walk away had lots of hand crafted things over all great exsperi [... read more]ence and we are planning to return in april for a 10 day stay