Nice relaxing place

We enjoyed our stay at Los Galeones. This 30i(sh) room hotel is old but clean, located on top of a hill overlooking the ocean or a Bay on 3 of the 4 sides. It appeared to me that all rooms had a view of the ocean. I was in room 104, it is located over the driveway coming up to the resort, it was a very quiet spot with a very nice view. (see my pictures from the balcony). Staff members were great; service was excellent. Food Breakfast is good. a selection of fruit, cheese, cold cuts, bacon/ [... read more]sausage, eggs, toast etc, with a cook for omelets made from your selection of ingredients. Lunch is great! A-la-carte at the restaurant or around the pool area. good selection, everything I tried was tasty. Lunch is also served at the beach bar (check my 'beach' section) Supper is served a-la-carte either in the dining room or our in the pool area, similar to lunch. Everything I ordered was delicious! Beach going down the 290 steps to the beach is worth the walk. beautiful spot, very quiet and never busy at all. there is a beach bar here that serves drinks (including bottled beer) and also serves lunch. Lunch here is delicious, Meat (chicken, porc, ribs) cooked over a wood fire grill. Delicious BBQ is served at 1pm. The Bad -bathroom was very dated with broken tiles and various damaged items, shower head was barely able to shoot water due to calcium build up. I don't consider myself picky by any means, but this bathroom was a let down. Unfortunately I didn't take a picture. I was in room 104 -The water supply comes from the small town near the hotel. there was a problem at the pumping station, we went 2/7 days with absolutely no running water at all. If it wasn't for the washroom and the lack of water for 2 days I would have definitely given this place a 5/5. We paid 688$ all in and it was definitely worth it

Location, loation, location

Brisas Los Gallons (spell check won't recognise the proper spelling) is a very beautiful place, with gorgeous views all around. That being said, it is not for everyone's liking. If you get bored easily you have to make your own entertainment, be it the beach, or side trips or the nearby town. It is an excellent place to get away from the crowds and peddlers that typically are found at resorts. Instead you are adopted into a community. Allow me to explain. First the resort; there are so few room [... read more]s you get to know the local knowledge quickly and get to know the staff and guests in short order. When the staff are busy it is typical that the guest clear their own tables and sometimes are behind the bar serving themselves. Like I said you are adopted and with that are some responsibilities and privileges. Next the town; not a typical tourist town. We mentioned we were looking for guava and people would stop us on the street and give us fruit. Twice we came back with more than we left with as a gift! Locals are more than happy to show you places you are looking for without any expectation of reward. At the local market we ordered a drink from the vendor trying to support the local economy and it was explained that it may not be safe for visitors as we are not use to the water it was made from. They would rather lose a sale than jeopardize your vacation. The town is not based on the tourists so you will see true Cuban culture. The Cuban people are the reason we keep coming back not the resort lifestyle. The beach: before you go anywhere you have to realize you have to climb back up, either by stairs (almost 300) or the road, which is just as high. At the beach there is a bar and serves you lunch. If you stay at the resort up top , you get an a la carte of soup and sandwiches. At the beach it is BBQ chicken pork and fish. Orlando and the guys do a great job. The snorkelling is good lots of fish but if it is rough not for the beginner. If you are a good swimmer you can go past the reef where the depths are much deeper.(I went but the water was churned up and couldn't see much) To conclude, there is something at this resort that keeps you coming back. It isn't the facilities but more the atmosphere. If you has children or want to party this is not the place for you, but if you want to experience Cuban lifestyle and relax by all means try this resort.

Real Cuba

Friendly staff make this resort truly special. Guests feel very comfortable and secure in this environment! The views make for spectacular photographs. Admittedly, the almost 300 steps down to the beach seemed daunting at first but take them...it's well worth it!. Walking into the near by village, you do feel that you get a rare glimpse into the heart of real Cuba.

Everything was good but 300 steps up from the beach.

There are many reviews at this site. And all of them seems to be true. November 2-9 2016, One more Observation The weather was fine, not too hot (around 30C) and sunny enough. Two days were windy. Breakfast buffet was somehow better than you can expect from three stars, Cuba. Lunch and dinner were à la carte only and also good. Small town of Chivirico down the hill, has no touristic value. I walked through it heading to the mountains. Views from Sierra Maestra slopes are spectacular. Cora [... read more]l reefs start directly from the beach for kilometers. But marine life is poor to none. Waves are as low as you only can expect it in the open sea. Maybe, I was lucky with this. No more than 20 guests came to the hotel, all of them were seniors. It was quiet and peaceful. No Cuban families as guests No noisy music My room was 108, and it is maybe the worst at the hotel, but yet fine.

LosGaleones

Very friendly personal, good food (loved the soup), exceptional clean swimming pool. But need more outdoor chairs & beach lounges. Drawback ,beach is only accessable to healthy and fit people (299 stairs) to the beach, but you will not gain much weight this way

Great stay

First time back in 8 years. Same friendly staff like coming home. Everything works, food was good with only a few shortages. Made some new friends as resort is small and so you get to know everyone. Great views in all directions.

Tranquil and sunny - the people as well as the wea

We could see improvements from last year to today. The staff was very caring and understanding. I travelled with my sister who had a small accident just before we left for Cuba and required extra care. The 295 steps to the Ocean are arduous, but the beach is well worth the effort. Giant shade trees on the beach, wonderful protection against the sun, I have never seen that before. On the negative side, the last 107 steps could use a railing - at least on one side; and wifi access in the Lounge/Ba [... read more]r would be welcome! at Sierra Mar I could buy an access card for 2 CUC, but that resort is too busy, so I did go but twice - for the internet access. The rooms were cleaned and sanitized well every day, but the beds were old.

Back to simple pleasures!

Brisas Los Galeanos was a place of reconnecting with nature, each other, and the simple pleasures of life to the full. The sea, beach, meals, nightly music and beautiful vistas made this our best holiday ever. The staff of Los Galeanos catered mindfully to our every need.

Quiet and simple

wonderful staff, clean resort, not a luxury resort but very friendly people that gives the place a warm atmosphere. the rooms are basic but well maintained. the beach is hard to get to...lots of steps as the hotel is on a hill...great beach lunch though makes the trip down the steps worth while. very remote location...found a herd of goats outside our room a few mornings, you will wake to roosters crowing and goats bleating...not the place to go if you want action and night life. the one excursi [... read more]on to the mud bath was well worth the 15 cuc. food was good for cuba...we have been to cuba a number of times and the food here was very good, fresh and hot...not much variety but good quality...overall appositive experience!

Great small resort

the resort only has 30 rooms, you get to know everyone and its just like being away with close friends. Food was 4 out of 5. Staff 5 out of 5. Great view of the surrounding area, located on top on a hill so no easy access to local beach but the pool is great and you have access to the sister resort just 15 min down the road.

A gem

Very friendly place. Rooms were clean and airy. Food was plentiful and the chefs accomdated special dietary needs. There wasn't much fruit and we noted there was very little fruit available in the town market.

Healthy, peaceful resort

This resort is more like going to a lodge where you want to enjoy the natural local beauty of the area. It is a small resort but offers everything that you need if you are looking for a quiet place to relax. More than enough food and beverages, all served by a lovely well-trained staff who are very attentive to your needs.The manager will also deal with your requests in that quiet dignified Cuban manner. A great place to decompress for a week and recharge. The entertainment and music was varied  [... read more]and very good and performed by musicians and dancers who are very talented and enjoy their music. Any minor inconviences are easily compensated by the overall good aspects of the resort.

RELAXING

We stayed here for two weeks in November. It was a nice change from a larger resort. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Rooms were always clean, food was great with lots of choices at all meals.there was a shuttle to another resort 3 times a week which offers a change of scenery .we also ventured into Sanitago de Cuba which was very enjoyable. all in all a very nice vacation .

Great little resort!

Quiet, clean and very private! Lots of stairs, but the exercise was good. Staff friendly and attentive. Loved the balcony overlooking the sea! VIP service was awesome - early check-in, late check-out, lobster dinner and massage included!

Great music, yummy food, perfect small size!

This resort had the perfect size (small) for a peaceful yet fun and sociable vacation. It offered a mix of activities & opportunities: from relaxing on the beach, snorkelling amidst coral and tropical fish, listening to excellent live music every night, meeting local residents in the village down the hill, and eating wonderful food ~ I'd been warned so many times about bad food but this did not disappoint! I will definitely return and have recommended it to many friends and I myself am already p [... read more]lanning my next stay.

Relaxing retreat

Perched on a high hill, this is a comfortable adults-only resort with mostly affable staff. Nearly 300 steps to a beach with pebbly water made that an endeavour, but it's fine once you get there (and can climb back up). Staff make a great effort to serve lunch on the beach. The same hill makes jaunts to the nearby town an endeavour, especially in the heat. Three times a week a bus makes a daytime excursion to the all-ages sister resort of Sierra Mar, but evening excursions (for dinner variety a [... read more]nd a show) were not mentioned and seemingly unavailable -- though the Sierra Mar manager told us on the last day that they should have been. No other excursions were offered, and even taxis weren't often visible. So bring books to read, mingle with other guests, and relax. P.S. Friends who learned of a family emergency back home couldn't get hold of the Hola Sun rep on a weekend. And a ride to the Holguin airport (provided by the front desk manager!) cost 200 CUC, which seems excessive.

Lovely quiet hotel

The grounds were lovely, our room had everything we could want or need, with a fantastic view. The service staff was helpful and friendly. The food of course, left much to be desired, but we expected that so were not surprised. There's a lovely village down the hill, a beach about 300 steps straight downward, and a sister hotel with a closer beach and internet that could be accessed by shuttle. The only sour note here was that we had to leave after several days due to a family emergency at home, [... read more] and oddly, the manager of the hotel took upon himself the job of taxi driver to get us to Holguin airport for an exorbitant price. We discovered later that the usual price was about half of what he demanded from us. We did not discover that our driver was the manager until the hour we were leaving. We were told there was no taxi driver available, but we believe that because there was a large amount of money to be made, the manager grabbed the opportunity for himself!

Incredible Destination in Cuba

Los Galeones in Cuba is a special resort for anyone wanting to be truly "unplugged" in the sunshine. My partner and I had both been to Cuba before, always at larger resort hotels with 100+ rooms, couple of pools, 3 or 4 restaurants and buffets. Very nice, but always very busy. This time we searched for a smaller hotel resort that would offer a more quiet surrounding, but with all of the conveniences. Los Galeones gave us just that. Only 32 rooms, 1 pool, 1 bar, 1 restaurant and 1 beach bar, it w [... read more]as just perfect. We met other guests who came for the same reasons and many on their 5th, 6th + time. Excellent staff who would accommodate you in anyway. The rooms were simple, but clean, each offering a view of the ocean or the scenic town and bay below. Food was authentic Cuban each day - fresh breads, bbq chicken, ribs, salads. Local goat cheese and eggs and fruit. We enjoyed a fresh coconut water each morning on the private beach. Oh yes, the beach. There are 285 steps to walk down to get to the private beach. Really great setting. We enjoyed a bbq lunch there each day. Each evening a small band would come and entertain the guests. Well done! We walked into the town of Chivarico a couple of times. There is a great little restaurant at the bottom on the mountain. Call before you go and they will let you know what they have - we enjoyed the fresh caught fish and rice. I would recommend this resort to anyone who is looking to just get away and relax. We will go back

Simply charming

Perfect simplicity. Low key, barefoot and delightful staff. The beach was gorgeous with ample shade and snorkeling right there. Lunch at the beach was the best. Dining outdoors in the evening with live music in the background was really appealing.

Excellent Resort for Seniors

We liked the Resort very well and will be back there. The Personal is going out of there way in friendliness and service. The only complain we have is that the lounges at the Beach from 30 there are 25 broken. At the Pool there are 30 Lounges but only 4 Umbrellas to get some shade. We been told that there are new Lounges laying in the sister Resort del Mar, waiting to be shipped to Los Galeones. We hope this will happen, this will be a Question I will ask before I book again. Some People got hur [... read more]t on the broken Lounges.