Hi Nancy We arrived in Huatulco yesterday on West Jet out of Toronto As you mentioned it was not busy at all. Ours was the only flight although there was a plane from the US on the ground empty. No dancers or mariachi band for us lol. We waited too long to arrange a transfer so we opted to take the walk down the road and get a taxi off the airport property The price he asked was 400 pesos but he quickly lowered it to 350. There are lots of taxis waiting there so it's very easy to find a ride. Anyways I told you I would give you the scoop on the Barcelo. To me it's a budget destination so we weren't expecting too much. There was absolutely no welcome drinks or damp towels but since the resort seems not very busy check in was fast and painless. Because it was close to 3pm our room was ready and they upgraded us to a nicer room with a partial ocean view. The resort seems very clean and well kept. The room is ok not fantastic but nice with a balcony facing the bay. A/C works well and the bed was comfortable which isn't always the case. The lobby bar was not open which was a surprise and when I asked they said it opens around 6 pm Not a good start. We were told that we were entitled to two ala cartes unless we upgraded to privilege. This seems like stepping back in time at least 10 years when all resorts had limits. The food so far is ok not great. The biggest issue is that nothing is hot. Some things are luke warm and others are actually cold Same for the breakfast buffet. Drinks are typical nothing measured dumped in a cup with ice gambles .Fortunately we are very low maintenance and not picky but if you are a foodie type you would probably not be happy here. We haven't done an ala carte but other guests we met basically warned us that the food isn't great. The staff are very friendly and the views are spectacular so for the price we paid we are ok with it .
That airport is great compared to Cancun! 😄I'm so glad to hear you are having a good experience and that the staff are friendly even though you aren't thrilled with the food! Thanks so much for telling me about Barcelo. I had a look at it from the beach when we went to the next door Dreams. I love Tangolunda Bay and the beach area. I don't think any resort in Huatulco has good food. I think if you are a talented chef you probably make more money elsewhere. Very very wise to adjust your expectations based on the budget. Many people don't do that and then forget that 'you get what you pay for'. I hope you have a great last couple of days and enjoy the sunshine. It is damp and cold back home so soak in all you can get! Thanks again for sharing! 🥂 🙂
I'm so glad I could finally introduce you to Huatulco! If you want to check it out someday I suggest pricing it out in CAD on Air Canada Vacations or Westjet Vacations out of Toronto. With how strong your dollar is right now you may score a great deal! 😊
Hi Nancy We arrived in Huatulco yesterday on West Jet out of Toronto As you mentioned it was not busy at all. Ours was the only flight although there was a plane from the US on the ground empty. No dancers or mariachi band for us lol. We waited too long to arrange a transfer so we opted to take the walk down the road and get a taxi off the airport property The price he asked was 400 pesos but he quickly lowered it to 350. There are lots of taxis waiting there so it's very easy to find a ride. Anyways I told you I would give you the scoop on the Barcelo. To me it's a budget destination so we weren't expecting too much. There was absolutely no welcome drinks or damp towels but since the resort seems not very busy check in was fast and painless. Because it was close to 3pm our room was ready and they upgraded us to a nicer room with a partial ocean view. The resort seems very clean and well kept. The room is ok not fantastic but nice with a balcony facing the bay. A/C works well and the bed was comfortable which isn't always the case. The lobby bar was not open which was a surprise and when I asked they said it opens around 6 pm Not a good start. We were told that we were entitled to two ala cartes unless we upgraded to privilege. This seems like stepping back in time at least 10 years when all resorts had limits. The food so far is ok not great. The biggest issue is that nothing is hot. Some things are luke warm and others are actually cold Same for the breakfast buffet. Drinks are typical nothing measured dumped in a cup with ice gambles .Fortunately we are very low maintenance and not picky but if you are a foodie type you would probably not be happy here. We haven't done an ala carte but other guests we met basically warned us that the food isn't great. The staff are very friendly and the views are spectacular so for the price we paid we are ok with it .
That airport is great compared to Cancun! 😄I'm so glad to hear you are having a good experience and that the staff are friendly even though you aren't thrilled with the food! Thanks so much for telling me about Barcelo. I had a look at it from the beach when we went to the next door Dreams. I love Tangolunda Bay and the beach area.
I don't think any resort in Huatulco has good food. I think if you are a talented chef you probably make more money elsewhere.
Very very wise to adjust your expectations based on the budget. Many people don't do that and then forget that 'you get what you pay for'.
I hope you have a great last couple of days and enjoy the sunshine. It is damp and cold back home so soak in all you can get!
Thanks again for sharing! 🥂 🙂
Another great job Nancy! After all these years, I finally hear about this place. take care
I'm so glad I could finally introduce you to Huatulco! If you want to check it out someday I suggest pricing it out in CAD on Air Canada Vacations or Westjet Vacations out of Toronto. With how strong your dollar is right now you may score a great deal! 😊