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Hotel Brisas Los Galeones: Guest Reviews

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Carretera a Chivirico Km. 72 | Chirivico, Guama, Cuba
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Hotel Brisas Los Galeones
 
 
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nova scotia
2 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Still our Favourite....Grace and Humour , it starts at the top”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011
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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.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Miniature paradise - ideal to disconnect”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2010
7
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We stayed here in May as the hotel was about to close, so there were only 6 guests.

It is a place to get away, do nothing and enjoy the spactacular views! The bungalows are arranged around the top of the hill, therefore almost everyone has an ocean view room. Site is lovely and clean. The staff very friendly and helpful!

Just down the hill is Chivirico, where we had the best fish in Cuba. At the Ranchon, just by the beach for only 1 CUC!

Dislikes:
the only things I can complain about are: the fact there is no fridge in the rooms, our air conditionning was not really cooling anything and most of the rooms here have 2 single beds.

Would go back for some relaxing time and to visit our friends in Chivirico!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hamilton, Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Just can't do that road again :(”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2010
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Spent two weeks at Los Galeones. It was our second trip to this resort and it was good to see the wonderful staff, Nancy and old friends again. However the road to the resort is considerably worse than the last time we were there and we didn't believe that could be possible. The buses are beautiful but the road looks as though it is in a war zone, huge holes and the bus just creaps back and forth, back and forth trying to avoid the potholes in all over 2 hours of torture. The shuttle from the resort to the sister resort of Sierra Mar only operated a couple of times while we were there and there was no wine at all, sometimes no mint for Mojitos and the stock of liquor was really limited, plenty of rum but very little of anything else, not even cream for Spanish Coffee. The food was good but if you are spending more than one week there it gets very monotinous as the menu simply repeats itself and the choices and quantities are limited. It looks as though there is a real tightening of the belt with the owners but they are really shooting themselves in the foot because an all inclusive resort shouldn't run out of the things this resort was running out of.

This is so unfortunate as the staff are wonderful and try their very best to make everyone feel welcome and looked after. The entertainment at night was very good and the atmosphere lovely. Sadly, as much as we like the resort and the staff we will definately not be returning to this resort. I think the road has finally taken its toll!

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ontario Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“great price - not for everyone”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2010
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We just returned from Los Galeones and not sure if we would go again - don't think so. This was our second time - and things have changed a lot. The road in/out is terrible, 2.5 hours of major pot holes and ruts, pure misery. The staff is great, the beach is lovely and private. Lots of stairs but not a problem. The food disappointing, no screens on the patio doors, noisy airconditioning, very noisy village. Hard to get a good nights sleep. Seems to be under new ownership and on a very tight budget. The price was good but the long horrible drive was not. Strongly recommend buying the VIP Service at the airport - makes all the difference.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Goderich,On. Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“For a certain market segment this is paradise!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2009
15
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Los Galeones is definitely a unique location and therefore caters to a unique segment of the market!
If your desire is to enjoy picturesque scenery, quiet relaxing environment with out the pressure of organized activities you will enjoy this property!
Cuban food is bland, but good. The a la carte menu offers basic food well presented!
Many of the guests are return guests of anywhere from 5 to 15 years.
Staff is excellent in offering personalized services
If one considers vacationing in Cuba, you must accept that supplies, due to the embargo, can be restricted, electricity can be sporatic, though the Hotel has it own generator.
The Hotel consists of five singled floored wings all offering excellent views.
The rooms are twin or king sized furnished., all with their own balconies.
Steps to the beach have become famous (300 on youtube) with Luvy the dog !
Daily BarBq on the beach.
Nighty local music and one noon time BarBQ pool side and weather permitting an evening "Cuba Night "with pig roast!
Have been to Los Galeones 9 times in 8 yeaars!

  • Stayed January 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Carretera a Chivirico Km. 72 | Chirivico, Guama, Cuba

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