We were at Los Galeones during the first opening week of this winter season. We have enjoyed this resort four times and have never been disappointed. There were 31 guests this time, the highest number we have experienced. The staff handled the start up glithches and numbers well.
We love the small size, location, scenery (mountains, vegetation and ocean) and quietness of the resort.
The rooms have attractive wooden cathedral ceilings with fan , walk in shower, and nice balconies.
The beach is perfect for us. It is not miles of white sand, it is a cove. We spend our day there, sitting under a canopy of vegetation alive with birds.It has a swimmable reef with interesting selection of fish and coral, rocky outcroppings on each end , where one can view small fish in tidal pools , watch shore birds. Yes, we enjoy the 296 - 300 steps walk down and appreciate the staff who haul drinks, food down to the beach bar.To top this off , a daily barbecue for lunch. Never had a red flag day in 6 visits to the area.
The roaming of local farm animals also delights us.
We enjoyed all our meals. Our last night, Cuban night was a lovely spread . The staff haul all the tables out around the pool and take the effort to put linen on the tables. Some staff that had served us during the day , were there for the evening and in the early AM next day as we left. The kitchen also opened early providing us with a full breakfast prior to departure at 6am.
The entire staff from cleaning, maintenance, kitchen are exceptional, as mentioned grace and humour sets the tone.
Local talented musicians play during the evenings.
Negatives Noisy wall air condtioners and visitors who seem to think it necessary to run them while not even in their room.
Lack of 7yr. HCL rum but the expresso was perfect.
The road is worse and it does take 21/2 hrs. from the airport. I am not entirely put off by this as I view it as my tour. I much prefer this rather than blasting down a 4 lane highway as in our last trip to Mexico (It could be any North American trip from a city airport) but when I'm on the bus in Cuba, I feel I'm traveling and the adventure has begun and whew I'm not driving and don't own the vehicle that is being shaken apart.
We plan to return provided that we don't get bumped to sierra mar as has occured on several occasions when we have booked in the past.
- Brisas Los Galeones Hotel
- Brisas Los Galeones Guama
