I stayed here for the night prior to my departure from CUN. Upon arriving at the Cancun bus station on a grueling 13 hour trip from Villahermosa, I asked the taxi driver to take me to the Hotel Bonampak. Usually I choose hotels online, but Cancun was a unique situation and I was unable to do that. He recommended instead that I go to Hotel Colonial; and then another taxista stepped in and told me of a hotel in the Zona Hotelera where I could stay for about N$700 / night. I was in!

We arrive there and I am told that I was quoted the rate for the low season rather than the high season, but he could give me a room for N$900. I took it. Prior to the purchase, he showed me the room: it looked good on first sight. In particular, I was taken away by the beautiful beach view. First impressions can be deceiving...

First, the air conditioning barely worked. I still think it might have been on "fan mode". Too bad, because the control panel was broken off, leaving two bare potentiometers, both immobile without pliers.

This prompted me to open the doors out to the beach. Believe it or not, it was a fair amount cooler outside than in the room. I went out to an internet cafe and quesadilla vendor, and when I came back, all soft surfaces in the room - beds and all - were "caked" in a "mildew"-like moisture, and ants had invaded my bottle of strawberry-flavored water. This made it very difficult to sleep. I think I might have gotten four - maybe five - hours of sleep there?

In addition, the TV only had about ten channels, one of which actually came in clearly. It lacked a remote and the "CH DOWN" button was broken off on the TV. The mirror and other objects were covered in paint, dirt, or some other substance.

I definitely would not recommend this hotel to anybody, for any price - at least the room I stayed at (Habitacion N 204).

Me and 4 friends stayed at the Girasol Condos for Spring Break March 12, 2011 for one week. We booked thru Student Breaks.-all inclusive package, which is definitely worth the cost for the extra money for VIP passes. Thank you student breaks, you were the cheapest and the easiest to work with. Girasol wasnt the most luxurious hotel but it was clean; just basic apartment, beds were kinda hard but we werent there to spend much time in our hotel room. The room was on the 1st floor and we had our own patio which walks right out onto the beach. The Girasol was within walking distance to EVERYTHING! We had a great time. Definitely a great place to stay for spring break. Cant wait to go back!!

I rent a room at the 9th floor in December, 2007. The view was magnificent, on the other hand, the sea was far too much noisy thus difficult to fall asleep at night! What obliged me to close the door thus it was very warm in the room. Generally it was appropriate(clean) and the courteous staff. The only point which I didn't like was when someone over me (10 floor) took a shower that flowed into my bathroom. It was little discusting!
The place is brilliant to celebrate in nearest clubs!

The views are amazing, sunrise over balcony and sunset on the lagoon. This older hotel, one of the classically designed in Cancun, had been repainted and there were several units being completely redone. There are two pools, one for adults(deep,you can dive) and a shallow one on upper level. I've stayed at lots of modern hotels where the water is only 4 feet deep. I loved the pyramid look stairs in the front , ramp and the back steps to the beach. Our unit was spacious and slept 6 people(there were 4 of us). The bathroom was unique, separate shower and toilet from vanity and closet,very handy. We didn't have hot water all the time, but keep in mind it was expected being march break. However the ocean temperature was 28C! Our unit had been recently renovated, it looked like a modern hotel room, recessed lights, black out shades, new SILENT air conditioning, nice kitchen with one large element and microwave,fridge. We calculated we saved at least 150$ a day on food with the kitchen! The location is perfect, three buildings from all the best clubs, three shopping malls, the conference centre, there are two convenience stores next building to the left. We didn't hear much noise at night, because our balcony windows were 3 layers thick(and new). The bus stops 1/2 block away, cost 60 cents US! We jumped on and went grocery shopping. The parking lot attendant(yes it's guarded and gated), rents cars on site too. This condo hotel (some people actually live here year around), has friendly staff who speak English, tour reservation service, FREE wifi in lobby, 2 public phones , TENNIS, yummy cheap restaurant, showers and toilets by the pool are clean. Overall,compared to where we've stayed(all inclusives), this place caters to more budget concious individuals who like to come and go as they please and who are interested in seeking out the real Cancun and interact with real Mexicans. Then there is the beach, in the middle of Playa Gaviota Azul(gorgeous safe crescent beach with little current) and Chacmool beach, the Girasol has the best beach in Cancun. The hotel has a lifeguard on duty. This holiday saved us 3000$ (if we had gone with an all inclusive for 4 people). I suggest if you want to stay here, stay at a renovated unit. We rented with rentmycancuncondo.

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