I found this hotel looking around for a better place than where I was. I was on the ocean side but when all the construction started at 7am til 7pm. everywhere to fix the hurrican damage I had to find a quieter (and cheaper) spot. I loved the lobby and gardens here! The pool was the best I had seen... More

This hotel gives great value for money, even if it has really seen better days. The pool got progressively nastier in terms of hygiene the longer we stayed and the more visitors who arrived (we got there before Christmas, and as more guests arrived just after Boxing Day, it got to be pretty opaque looking--probably no chlorine, or at least... More

We checked in, nice enough staff. Rooms were old but ok. Pool was old and the surface very slick. Our kids still enjoyed their time at the pool. My wife went to the bar to order drinks and was was back after 15mins without drinks. Simply could not get the bartender to serve her. I watched and realized he was... More

We love Barra and one of the reasons is how lovely and inexpensive it is. We have stayed at the Bungalows Marvida before and I would say they were a little bit nicer. We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath "suite". The rooms were very clean and tidy with kitchenette, dishes, etc. Towels were very old as were the mattresses,... More

the made took our toiletries the rooms were in ruins nobody help you there at least the shoud give you some nails and a hammer to repair your room, the photos in their page are 50 years old .

The Hotel Sands is the oldest hotel in Barra and it shows. The rooms were very bare bones and hadnt been remodeled in years. Ours didnt have air conditioning but in March it didnt matter. There was a ceiling fan and that was adequate. The bathroom was in poor condition but at least you could use it. The pool is... More

Me and my now fiance went in december 27th 2008 and stay 2 nights the whole town was packed after walking 30 minutes and checked 3 hotels we decide to stay at the sand's really nice people & clean rooms no ac but wasn't hot. little bit pricey $85 us. but we will go back this year for honey moon.... More

If your into experiencing real Mexican culture, and you think that those all-insclusive resorts are giant, boring "american islands," the Sands in Barra de Navidad is the perfect place to stay. Barra is such a fun, laid-back town with great people and lots of stuff to do. We stayed at the Sands in January...and we loved it! We called it... More

Stayed at the Sands for 3 days just before Christmas. Rooms $37 double. Check the room for view first. Location, lush garden, pool and view are all perfect. Friendly swimup bar. No food available. Rooms a little tired but old style comfort. Sailing boat crews seem to meet there for happy hour. Staff friendly. Secure parking lot (at night) with... More