Las Brisas Ixtapa

The food at the specialty restaurants is amazing, so is the breakfast buffet! All of the staff are so helpful, kind and lovely. This is my second time here and it definitely won’t be my last, I just hope I can return sooner than later. Heaven on earth!!!!

The entire Vino Terapia spa session was indeed a fantastic experience. The setting is beautiful, impeccably clean. The welcome ritual iswelcoming and Perla is incredibly professional and caring. Everything from the products, the service and the pace was excellent. If I was staying longer in Ixtapa I would definitely come back. I recommend it 100%!

This is my 5th time staying at Las Brisas. I enjoy the laid back environment- it’s not a party resort but it’s close enough to both central Ixtapa and to Zihuantenjo that you have lots of activities if you want to get off the resort. Pros: It’s generally quiet (even if they have celebrations, or host conventions). Every room is ocean view and you get sunsets every night. The rooms are starting to get a bit dated but are clean. (I don’t spend much time in my room). Each room also has a terrace complete with chairs, table and a hammock so you can enjoy your morning coffee watching the waves, nature and fishing boats heading out over the water. Each room is equipped with a mini-fridge and pod-coffee maker. The water pressure in the shower and sink were good, when flushing the toilet not so much (yes you must not flush paper). The beach is private by design as it is located within its own little cove, there are plenty of sunloungers and palapas and you generally don’t feel crowded. There is beach service for drinks and snacks, and lifeguards to keep an eye on the water. You can go snorkelling off the beach and watch the baby tortuga release in the evening whenever the eggs hatch. There are 3 a la carte restaurants which are all good, and have updated their menus since last year and seemed to have lots of availability. Servers are top notch and pay attention to details. The main buffet for breakfast and dinner is okay depending on the theme- I always found enough to eat, and there was always fresh fruit! The specialty station is what makes it great (you just be patient if you go when it is busy- but I love my custom made eggs and omelettes in the morning). The servers here work as a team, they always greet you with a smile and will have small conversations with you when they are not busy. There are a few shops that will have the things you may have forgotten to pack, need a souvenir, or a new piece of swimwear…and if you need extra snacks or to-go food or drinks that is perfect and has great hours of operation. There are lots of paths that will take you to different places on the resort if you like walking a bit. Cons: If your mobility is challenged this may not be the place for you as there can be lots of walking depending on where you are going and stairs. There is an elevator to the beach level but then you still have a set of cobblestone stairs to actually get to the beach, the pathways are also cobblestone. There is an elevator to the buffet, but I did not see one to take you to 2 of the a la cartes. The buffet does see some repetition throughout the week- so I would suggest finding out what day the theme is that you don’t enjoy and book your a la cartes on those days. The rooms, as stated earlier are a bit run down (doors to closet and terrace don’t slide well sometimes, mini-fridge is fighting for it’s life, Bluetooth speaker/alarm clock and phone weren’t working), the lighting in the bathroom could be better as it was very low light which doesn’t help when getting ready for dinner. Some servers need to give a little space when allowing guests to settle their account. I like to tip in cash- it is awkward to do that with them standing right over you like a hawk. Some take a few steps away and wait while others literally stand right next to you. The concierge hours were 10-4, and I couldn’t find a phone number or extension to call so this had to be done in person- if you were off resort during that time then you were out of luck on booking. Other things I know are there but haven’t experienced: the pool, the tennis courts, the solarium (drinks and snacks by the pool), the spa (menu in the room looked good but no prices listed for services), the gym, the fire pit, there may be more…

The king size bed was very comfortable and we loved the view from our balcony. We would sit and drink our coffee and watch the whales in the ocean. there is plenty of space in the room and the bathroom was large and accommodating. The robes and slippers are a very nice touch which we used daily. Not a fan of the espresso machine in the room, would rather have a regular coffee pot. Having beach club was a nice bonus, the breakfast in the morning was good, with a few options. The happy hour was a great way to meet new people and we made some nice friends during our stay there. The hotel is quiet and there was no entertainment, or very much music played. No swim up bar which was ok. Be careful of the waves on the beach, that bay makes the exceptionally strong and dangerous! I hurt my knee the first day and it's still sore after 2 weeks! Never turn your back on a wave!!

Another great Trip! The staff is always so attentive throughout the trip, always seeming to anticipate what we will need. From day to day they remember your habits and react accordingly. Always great to catch up with them and to see what they have going on in their lives!