Nice clean resort

We stayed in the Villas. Room was clean but we had a sink leak in the bathroom and a leak in the ceiling in the bathroom. We did mention to someone about the ceiling leak but no one addressed it. We did tell the staff again when we checked out. Our housekeeper was amazing, we couldn't have asked for a better one! Hotel grounds were clean but there was a lack of toilet paper in the bathroom beside the bar. Staff were very friendly. Wish there was more fruit to choose from.

Love this resort.

My 22nd trip to Brisa’s so it’s like going home. The staff is always wonderful, hotel always clean & shiny. The food isn’t quite as plentiful nor are the mixed drinks but that’s ok. The surroundings & friendliness make up for it all.

Great holiday, but not the same hotel it was 10 years ago

We came to Brisas Guardalavaca to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We got married there with 76 of our friends and family. We expected shortages, but not the cold-lukewarm showers and musty filtered bar water with no ability to purchase bottled water anywhere. The people were warm and friendly, but the hotel has not aged well. Most days there were no eggs after 8:30am and they are not making cappuccino from beans any longer; just using a machine with what looked like instant coffee. We do [... read more]n't go to Cuba for the food, and we never went hungry, but we couldn't get Mojitos, Pina Coladas, Dacquaris etc. Only the a la cartes ever had shrimp. The 24 hour snack bar wasn't. The only food in the tiendas was saltine crackers. The market near the resort had canned food for Cubans but no water, beer or snack food. The bar in the Villas section closed at 4:30pm and we couldn't get that clarified for almost a week. Several days there was no water at all in the room while they worked on the plumbing. On the plus side, we were able to go to four a la carte restaurants over two weeks and also had a romantic dinner on the beach to celebrate our 10th anniversary and those meals were great. We moved rooms after 4 days and the new room had a bit of an ocean view, although the 7:30am daily cement mixer outside our balcony was a bit of a distraction. The staff presented us with a beautiful tray of juice, fruit, cider and breakfast on our anniversary morning and decorated our room with towel art and flower petals. I enjoyed the trip, and I know Cuba is struggling, but I think we will choose another destination next year, perhaps going back to Cayo Largo if Sunwing starts flying out of Toronto again.

Too loud

Third time visit, it will be the last. Music was way to loud, non stop plus the PA in-between. Food was fine, staff great. Definate isssues with arrival and departure times. Free bottle of rum no longer available, as bottled water every day in room.

THE BEST RESORT IN HOULGIN

I went with my friend for two weeks and we loved everything about the resort. The food was amazing. The beach was amazing. The staff was very polite and nice. The room was very clean I would recommend anyone that wants to go to Hogan to take this hotel. I will definitely go to this place next time. I will make sure I go one month.

Great staff.

We had a wonderful time at this resort. It was our first time. Our house keeper Inoralvis was fantastic. All the hardworking servers bartendes and staff in the kitchens. Carlos, Mario, Melissa, Osmund, Angel and many more. Were so welcoming. The staff that stood out for us at this place were the Gardeners. Roberto, Jorge and Junior. They were kind and generous, and went out of their way to make this trip wonderful. And of course a shout out to Madeline and Jose in public relations.., who m [... read more]ade our last day even better. Thank you Brisas.

Great Resort

The hotel is excellent. Very enjoyable. Grounds are kept very clean. All workers are very helpful. Meals are not short of too much. Evening shows were all great. I would return soon! All other tourists and Cubans were very friendly. Canada Day was interesting.

Amazing Beach

We have been going to this Hotel for the past 10 years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the beach, staff and close proximity to everything. We have specifically enjoyed the talent. Cuba has amazing talent which we absolutely love the singers and instruments they play. Entertainment was lacking due to the lack of gas to get the performers to the hotel which was disappointing but can't be helped under the circumstances. I have to say this trip offered its usual amazing beach. Because of the [... read more] time of year, there were very few Canadians with the majority being Cubans from within Cuba and Miami. Due to shortages, the food on the buffet was disappointing. The various restaurants were okay. They had lobster, lots of chicken legs, lamb which we don't usually eat but was really good, pork and some beef. We celebrated our 53rd anniversary and I have to say they outdid themselves in a fabulous dinner by the beach. Their dinner for returning guests was also amazing. We all know you don't go to Cuba for the food. We go for the fabulous beaches and the people. If you understand they are going through rough times and have no control over the shortages which impedes the quality of service, then enjoy. We had more than enough food and the necessities. Madelaine the Manager tried very hard to make our stay memorable and I thank her for all she did.

Fair

Hotel is ok, food is not, reception crew is super bad, room is not ventilated properly, mold is very bad, transfer bus experience is bad, driver would not help with taking out luggage at the airport, while they are asking for money ???

This Hotel we know for Years) Brissas guardalavaga

All was good as always).we know the people working there we had a good Time. Was a good weather, the ocean was very mild and clear, Thanks we will go again on November 2024,on the 30th Aniversary of the Hotel,

Our 2nd home

We have been coming here twice a year for many years and have made many friends with the staff and even some fellow guests. Each time we arrive we see familiar faces so it feels like home. The resort is very clean and of anything that is needed it is quickly rectified with a smile. The food is delicious and plentiful and we have never gone hungry.

Wonderful as always

Clean, super nice, make you feel welcomed! My 7th trip to this resort...i feel so comfortable there...small issue with hot water 2 days, no water 2 days, and no air conditioning 1 day. Older facilities But all in all excellent resort

Very Enjoyable Resort

Rooms were quite large. The security box did not work but repairs were made in one day. All the workers were very respectful and helpful. The hotel grounds are beautifully kept. Evening shows were excellent except for one rain-out. Most days there was great music outside the buffet. The specialty restaurants were very good. There was very seldom any lack of food...lots of selection and food. I would certainly return again.

Lovely Oceanview Resort

I was at Brisas April 22 (2024). I was in the villa section and had a beautiful ocean view villa. The villa section is tranquil and has its own pool and is next to a beach front bistro serving breakfast and lunch. The hotel ocean views are above the pool. Even if you don’t have ocean view in your room or villa, you can see the ocean from almost anywhere in the resort. The beach is beautiful, and you can walk a couple of km - past the neighbouring club amigo and all the way down to the local mark [... read more]et on it. Unless you are looking for a big hotel (this has about 400 occupancy if full) or must have a five star, this is a wonderful resort. I wholeheartedly recommend it. For families or people who want more action, I would choose the villa section - or especially a mini villa suite -for the little bit more they cost.

Beautiful as Always

Brisas Guardalavaca never disappoints. The people are the very best, the beach is perfect and despite some negative reviews we’ve read recently we found the resort to be just as nice and inviting as always. The food is good, we prefer to eat at El Patio near the beach during the day as we love the view and table service. The pasta and stir fry stations in the buffet are nice as well as the fresh fish and chicken/ pork/beef daily. And the fresh breads and ice cream of course. We have been going t [... read more]o Brisas since 2008 and look forward to our next visit.

Very Old Resort

Cuba has beautiful beaches. Brisas has a beautiful beach close to the resort. Loved that about this resort. BUT this resort NEEDS some serious renos. Its as old as the hills. The FOOD was horrible. Same thing to eat day after day breakfast lunch and dinner. By the last day I barely ate anything. Not to mention that I have a food allergy GLUTEN ALLERGY. and was already limited to what I could eat. Plus the birds that were finding their way into the dining room were also helping themselves  [... read more]to the buffet. I have a problem with that for hygiene reasons. Plus people (tourists mostly Cubans that were there) were dropping the serving spoons on the ground from the buffet and putting the spoon back into the food tray. ???. That turned me right off. They were also constantly running out of food and alcohol selection. I will most likely not go back because of this. There is no accommodations for food allergies. The People of Cuba though are amazingly friendly. ?

Will not return to this resort

we had some good food in the la carts. The buffet was just eatable. The food was never hot when it should be The staff caters to the return guests. We will take a break from Cuba The weather was one factor in not returning

Beautiful Resort shortage y

The ground s were beautiful and well maintained Everything was kept very clean. The main dining room was large and well kept. There were other dining rooms and they were very nice. The food was not the greatest, but there was enough to choose from. There were times when some things were not available. Understandable because of energy shortages.

Love this place

Cuba January 2024 Is I sit here in my warm bed I’m thinking ?. Going on my second week here. There are many shortages. Diet Coke. Cola. Sprite. White wine. Champagne, and even water at times. I started to fall into the typical tourist attitude. “The money we pay and there is nothing! Complaining ?. Again as I sit here in my warm bed, I’m thinking about the Cuban people that don’t have heat in their house on chilly nights. As it gets here in January and February. The Cuban people [... read more] who don’t have Diet Coke wine, champagne, or even water and I’m thinking the food is great. My belly is full….I am not cooking. I am not Cleaning, so who am I to complain about the shortages that the workers here at the Hotel cannot control???? it’s not their fault they feel terrible when they have to say sorry we don’t have it. For some reason we tourists feel entitled, but if they can’t even get it. How do we expect to have it? Yes, we pay a bit of money to come here, but it’s Cuba. We have good music, pool, beach, entertainment and cold beer. There are shortages!!! As I look in the mirror and see my tanned face and feel the warmth ??on my body. I realize the reason why I came here!!! It’s freezing cold at home and I just wanted to feel the sun ? on my face. That’s what I’m getting every day when I go down to the beach. I have sun on my face and I see the beautiful ocean. Watch the Cuban family’s play on the beach and see how happy they are with nothing. They are starving don’t have cold unlimited beer, they don’t have a quarter of what we have here at the hotel but they are still happy. I’m speaking about every hotel at the moment has shortages doesn’t matter how much you pay or where you go, so when you come to cuba. Remember bring things that we enjoy and have abundance of from Home, ketchup, mustard mio dry soup anything that can make your trip better because here they just don’t have it and it’s not their fault. Bring lightweight stuff ( dry soup, boxes of stuffing) I even brought frozen orange juice. Yep the floors are slippery when they’re wet , it’s not the Cubans’s fault…. we just have to be more cautious and more careful as in another post get slip resistant sandals, or shoes to avoid slipping and falling. They have to wear very uncomfortable shoes all day long standing 16 HOURS they slip and fall and they get hurt yet they still have to work. They still greet us with a smile. So to all the workers here at Brisas . Thank you for all your hard work and your dedication. I’m grateful for you, a clean room, cooked food, wifi , especially breakfast lol, soap, shampoo, AND TOILET PAPER in room. I am sorry if I had complained once maybe twice about no diet Coke or no white wine. I’m sorry I love your country and I love every minute that I am here. We are not entitled we are spoiled. Dedicated to everyone lying around soaking up the beauty of Cuba. Even with the flaws I will return.

Excellent Resort

Have enjoyed many trouble free and completely satisfying vacations at Brisas. However, when things go wrong an hotel’s flexibility and willingness to make changes and special arrangements are highlighted. On my most recent visit the management and staff were extremely helpful and supportive as I coped with a serious health issue. Providing transportation to the local clinic, doctor’s visit to my room, daily follow up by resident nurse, offer to have meals delivered to my room, late check out a [... read more]nd keeping tabs on my condition and needs (extra blankets). This is an hotel whose management and staff ensure that your needs are their priority regardless of the circumstances. Thank you.