Las Brisas Huatulco is an all-inclusive resort on a 50 acre rocky peninsula in Tangolunda Bay, a couple of minutes' walk from the bay itself. It has nearly five hundred rooms in about ten types, including junior suites, Brisas Beach Club rooms, deluxe rooms and deluxe superiors, in king, queen and two-bed layouts. Guests have three outdoor pools, a children's pool and a dedicated adults-only pool, along with several private beaches and a full-service spa with massage, an aromatic steam room and a Swiss shower. The all-inclusive plan covers buffet meals, snacks, select beverages, an in-room minibar, land activities, recreation facilities and gratuities, with some drinks limited at certain venues. There are five restaurants and bars, including Bellavista, El Mexicano, La Brisa and Solarium, plus a beach bar and a poolside bar. Guest ratings are strong, at around 9.0 out of 10 from more than eighteen hundred reviews, with sub-scores consistently high. It is a lively, activity-focused resort that suits families and groups.
Location and getting around
The peninsula setting gives the resort sea views from many rooms and direct access to several small beaches. Tangolunda is the main hotel zone, so the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park and Playa La Entrega are a short drive away, while La Crucecita and the Santa Cruz marina need a taxi or tour pickup. The airport is about a twenty-five minute drive. Free self-parking is available for guests with hired cars.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, smart televisions and a stocked minibar. The resort offers a free children's club and playground, with supervised childcare for an extra charge, plus tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, mini golf, yoga and a gym. Water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling are available, and the coral reef near the beach gives beginners a place to try snorkelling. Evening entertainment includes live performances and nightclubs. Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out is before noon, and the minimum check-in age is eighteen.
Who it suits and good to know: families with children of all ages, couples who like an active holiday and groups who want one base for activities will enjoy the resort, while the adults-only pool offers a quieter retreat. The property has no lifts, and the grounds are spread over a hillside peninsula, so ask for a room that suits your mobility needs.
Pets and smoking are not allowed, and guests must show government-issued photo identification at check-in. Some à la carte dining is limited and reservations may be needed in busy weeks, so ask on arrival about the booking system. Compare room categories carefully, since Beach Club rooms add privileges that may or may not be worth the premium for your stay.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive plan
- ✓Three outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓Adults-only pool
- ✓Free kids club and playground
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Water sports and snorkelling
- ✓Tennis and mini golf
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Is Las Brisas Huatulco good for families?+
Yes, it has a free children's club and playground, a children's pool and many activities. There is also an adults-only pool for quieter time.
What is included in the rate?+
Buffet meals, snacks, select drinks, an in-room minibar, land activities, recreation facilities and gratuities are included, with some drinks limited at certain venues.
Does the resort have lifts?+
No. The grounds are spread over a hillside peninsula, so ask for a room that suits your mobility needs when you book.
