Las Brisas Huatulco: Exceeded my expectations!

Las Brisas Huatulco is set on a point sprawling over 400 acres of tropical gardens, ocean views and quiet cove beaches. The rooms are all set away from the noisy public areas. If you don’t mind either taking a shuttle or enjoying the walk to your accommodation, you’ll be rewarded with excellent swimming and snorkeling, lots of fun activities and free water sports, tropical birds and romantic starry nights! Our favourite restaurant was the Mexican one for its view of the snorkeling bea [... read more]ch. We loved having breakfast there each morning. We took one Sunwing excursion to visit the 7 Bays, a day of sailing, snorkeling and a stop for a fine seafood lunch. The best recommendation I can give you is to say that we met a great number of people who have returned to this resort year after year. If you really want to relax and enjoy Mexican hospitality and natural beauty, choose Las Brisas over some of the other fancier resorts in the area. A true hidden gem!

Secrets Huatulco: STUNNING VIEWS AND AMAZING WEATHER

We visited Secrets Huatulco for two weeks starting the end of December. This was our second visit to Secrets Huatulco, with our last visit being 4 years ago at the same time of year. They have a fabulous New Years Eve celebration which is one of the best we've been to at an all-inclusive resort. The resort itself is located in a beautiful cove with almost every room having a view of the beach and the view is spectacular. Although it is only a 10 minute cab ride to town, the resort has a remote [... read more] feel to it. The weather in Huatulco can't be beat. It was 30 and sunny all 14 days. The staff are super friendly and very helpful but are understaffed and run off their feet - especially noticeable around the pool and in the restaurants. Rooms are fairly large with a large bathroom area (somewhat open) and a glassed deck with unobstructed views. Super clean and not once was there anything missing, we always had clean towels, water, beer, etc. Ask for a room in one of the back buildings, top floor. Overall the food was okay but we've had better. Buffet items were often cold, especially at breakfast (we heard room service breakfast was better). There are lots of restaurant choices for dinner - our favourite was the Italian restaurant Chin Chin and next would be the French restaurant (can't remember name). Evenings can be fun with a couple of entertainment options including a live show in the theatre, or often live music in the Sky Bar. Sky Bar is where we spent most of our time meeting lots of fellow Canadians.The pools are absolutely beautiful and super big however be ready to save your chairs every morning because they fill up fast with many people saving them overnight. Same thing at the beach which is super hot if you don't get a palapa. Also note that the ocean is a bit rough some days for swimming. Although we really liked New Years Eve we did notice that the staffing, food and entertainment were somewhat better on our 2nd week of our vacation. Overall value is good for what you get and I believe its the nicest resort in the area, but not sure if I'd go back again.

Dreams Huatulco: Great trip

The resort is in a great location. The weather was perfect every day. The pools are great and the beach is steps away from the pool deck. The ocean was warm and there are lots of water sports available. The resort is clean and the service is great! The restaurants for dinner are very good. Breakfast is also good, but the buffet lunches are not quite up to 5* material. It was pretty much the same thing every day. The ATV excursion was fun! We travelled over New Years. The New Years food, [... read more] was TOP NOTCH!! along with entertainment and fireworks. Its a safe area to visit.

Dreams Huatulco: Lovely vacation

The Dreams resort is well situated in a clean beach. It has many pools and offered many different activities. The staff were for the most part, very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean, the restaurants offered many varied menus with delicious items. Our family had a great time here.

Dreams Huatulco: Absolutely fantastic

Everything was immaculate. Staff amazing! Service was incredible. Beautiful beach with easy access. Snorkeling for all levels. Restaurants were great and loved that no reservations were necessary. Safe safe safe. Short ride to town...

Secrets Huatulco: Great People...Great Resort

We had an amazing time at Secrets Hualtulco. The staff was friendly and welcoming and did everything the could to make our trip great. The food at times was a little disappointing in relation to other Secrets resorts we have experienced. Once again, Felicia from Trip Central helped us to get everything organized in three short days. We love Trip Central and how easy they make everything for us.

Secrets Huatulco: Fantastic Views

The resort property is very scenic....the views from room, sky bar and spa area is just wow! The resort is fairly small so it’s easy to get around. It may not be a good choice for someone who has mobility issues. Pools were beautiful, we preferred the quiet pool, again with an infinity view over the bay! Lots of loungers. Beach was nice and took a walk over to the secret beach and was the only one there! Food was good, breakfast buffet was plentiful, omelet and quesadill station.  [... read more] Castaways for lunch was good with scenic views of the bay. Spice was our favourite restaurant with lots of tasty appetizers to share. Resort is very quiet - if you’re looking to party go elsewhere. Entertainment didn’t usually start until 9:30 so there could be a bit of a lull between dinner and shows. The resort and rooms itself were kept very clean but could use some upgrades, not posh but clean!

Secrets Huatulco: This is a fabulous Resort !!!

It was our second time back and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time !! The grounds and hotel are very well maintained !! The gardener's do an awesome job. Rooms are kept very clean ... great job by the housekeeping staff both day and turn down service !! Salvadore did a great job at the pool keeping us refreshed !!! We look forward to another return trip !!!

Dreams Huatulco: Total relaxation!

"Clean" is a big deal to us when we travel, and this resort met all of our expectations. Our room was spotless everyday when we returned. The grounds are impeccable, and the public restrooms were always clean, and staffed with cleaning personnel. We enjoyed the quality and selection of the food...the Italian restaurant was terrific the night we were there. The area in general and the town were comfortable and relaxing. We would definitely go again,

Secrets Huatulco: average

We have been to Secrets 4 times now and on first impression, it looks a little run down as you walk in to the lobby. The pool area is great , very large pool, clean rooms and good service. The food was a little disappointing.They tried to be real fancy but the quality was not what it should be. There were some good meals but we had some real bad ones. Just like all the other times to Secrets, there were a fair number of people that got sick from the food or water at the hotel.

Secrets Huatulco: A really relaxing time

Secrets is a perfect spot to spend some time to rejuvenate. The restaurants are great and we never waited for a table. We found a shady spot by the pool each day without putting towels on the loungers early each morning. The resort is very clean and the staff are very happy and always willing to help or serve you.

Hotel Castillo Huatulco: Small decent resort with great beach club!

Resort is clean with super friendly staff. Food is mostly authentic Mexican and yummy! Beach club is great touch although there is a pool onsite of hotel as well. Minimal nightly entertainment. Love the walkable location. Small town nearby to explore. Not a large resort feel...small quaint hotel experience. Not for everyone but would certainly recommend.

Secrets Huatulco: Great vacation

We stayed in 2210 room, was fantastic. Room was clean, comfortable and the view was great. Hotel is very clean, staff cleaning always. Staff very happy! Drinks were good, food choices were great with plenty to pick from. A lot of returning guests, which speaks for itself.. Went on 2 excursion, felt very safe.

Secrets Huatulco: Beautifully designed resort!

The pool areas are amazing. The beachfront and water was spectacular! The French, Italian, and Japanese restaurants were wonderful. The beef served at the Castaways for dinner, and the Oceania for dinner left a lot to be desired. Disappointed that there were no "snacks" available in the bars.

Secrets Huatulco: Beautiful Relaxing Resort

This was our third trip to this resort and all our stays have been perfect! The views and pools are the best! Staff and service continue to be excellent and we enjoy the special treatment as a returning guest. Secrets food and service is always consistently good. We find this to be a quieter more relaxing resort to go to than some of the other busier areas in Mexico. It will continue to stay at the top of our list.

Barcelo Huatulco: Repeat....little disappointed this time.

Hotel greeting & check in great, fast & efficient. However did not room type we requested, had to go back to reception, just a pain, not what you want to do when you arrive. We did get a room change, thanks to Cosetta. No free internet unless you were a premium guest. Kind of felt second rate, had paid for deluxe, but it meant nothing. Same with drinks. Food at buffet was not hot, lukewarm at best & sometimes cold. We did notice hotter food our last night. Only went to Italian restauran [... read more]t, had to line up each day to book the restaurants at 9 AM. Unless you premium, you could book anytime. Pool good, lots of chairs & could usually find some shade. Beach, very nice, lots of chairs & palapas. Water very rough, black flag one day. Ok resort, but will not be returning, previous visit we did not feel second rate, but we sure did this time.

Secrets Huatulco: Not a 5 Star

My husband and I travelled to Secrets Huatulco from November 26 – December 2 with a group of 6 friends. Overall, our expectations at this hotel were not met. We were expecting a 5 star experience and would rate this hotel a 3.5 star. The Good: - The pool and view is absolutely gorgeous. - The view from our room was spectacular. All the rooms at this resort have a stunning ocean view. We stayed in building 5 which is on the lower level right by the pool. - The rooms were very spaciou [... read more]s and housekeeping did an excellent job maintaining the room. They always came by in the evening to do the turn down service as well. - The weather in Huatulco is VERY warm. This is the reason why the group we travelled with always goes to Huatulco. Never a cloud in the sky and plus 35 every day. - The food: o Overall, the food at the resort was good. It was not necessarily “gourmet” fine dining but it was what we expected. We highly recommend the French restaurant, Bordeaux. There were plenty of options to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We really enjoyed Castaways for lunch as the view was breathtaking and the service was exceptional. The buffet in the main lobby was one of the worst buffets I’ve ever seen. Not a large complaint as we never ate there anyways (breakfast – room service, lunch – Grill or Castaways and dinner – A La Carte). o Room service was an excellent option. The service was prompt and the food was excellent. We had coffee delivered to our room every morning. o Service and the donuts at Coco Café were amazing!! - The location: this was our first time visiting Huatulco and we really loved the location. It is very beautiful and secluded. The airport was very small which makes the check in process a lot quicker. We did not have to wait for more than 15 minutes for our luggage after we arrived to the airport. The Bad: - Check-in at his hotel was extremely disorganized. We arrived at the hotel at about 2:45pm and were told our rooms were not ready. The rooms were not available until about 3:30pm and it was only because we kept going to the lobby to ask for our room. The check-in at this hotel is at 3PM and in my opinion ALL the rooms should be ready for 2:30PM. We were told our bags would be delivered to the room. We called a number of times and were told our bags are coming. We finally went up to the lobby after an hour of waiting and found our bags were with the bags for the guests that are departing the hotel. Luckily we found our bags and brought them to our room ourselves. This left a very bad first impression. - The atmosphere at the hotel is very bland. The lobby is quite underwhelming for a 5 star hotel. I would recommend that more is done to make the hotel a little more authentic and vibrant. - The pool bar does not open until 10AM and we would generally get to the pool area by 8AM every morning. We would sometimes go to the bar to ask for water and would immediately be dismissed because they’re not open. There should be water available to guests at all time as it’s about 35 degrees. The next nearest place to get water upstairs which meant you had to travel up the stairs or take the elevator to get water. - The beach was very rough. It was not advisable to go into the ocean at all during our stay. This isn’t the hotels fault but just an FYI for anyone travelling. - Finally, 3 of the 8 people in our group got sick on this trip. One of the individuals was EXTREMELY ill from Wednesday until Sunday (the departure date). We were very concerned about how ill he was. We think he got sick at Castaways during dinner. I spoke to other hotel guests who were also very sick. The lady who was staying at the room next to ours popped a blood vessel in her eye from vomiting. She also said she began to feel ill after she had dinner at Castaways. Overall, the hotel has the potential to be a 5 star hotel. We loved the location and will be returning to Huatulco but will likely not return to Secrets until improvements are made.

Secrets Huatulco: Great Hotel

Everything about this property was wonderful. Food, staff, pools and rooms were all great. Will definitely return to Secrets. Tours were reasonable and quite good. Beach was a little rough and the sand was grainey.

Dreams Huatulco: Beautiful Resort

Wasn't very lucky with my holiday as I was sick for the 1st 4 days.....Staff are accomodating and very friendly.. However none of my special requests were honoured eg...being close to pool and ocean...the only complaint I have is that went we for naps at 3PM and the rooms were never done before 3 and 1 day was missed altogether

Secrets Huatulco: Amazing vacation.

Very nice resort, the food, drinks and staff were all wonderful. Our room was nice and comfortable and the maid did a great job. The pool area was really good and huge. Lots of places to sit and lots of areas to get something to eat. Nice private beach. Sand was a little hard to walk on, but nice just the same. Hautulco is a beautiful area.