My mother and I stayed here for a week in September last year and it was ok. The location was superb and the views from our window simply breathtaking but... the place is pretty run down. Our room was full of ants because the kitchenette area had not been cleaned properly. We spend the first day scrubbing the place. All the dishes and cupboards were sticky, the cutlery was rusty. The bedsheets all had stains on them. The bathroom was ok. The door to the balcony was rusty so extremely hard to open. We got wax and put it on which made it easier but this should be done by the staff there not the guests. Staff were a bit intimidating as well and could have been a bit friendlier.
We didn't pay too much for our week here and it wasn't all bad... I just think cleanliness would make such a difference.

This hotel is very conveniently located on the beach with spectacular views and the staff is friendly however...there was no lightbulb over the vanity and none available. The shower leaked all over the bathroom floor. The room was clean enough however it was dark with only two lights on the far end of the room and only one elevator worked for a fairly large hotel.
When I called to book the reservation I was told one price, however when we went to check in I was asked for another $50; I told them no, take the original price or we would find someplace else.
If your looking for just a bed close to the beach and party scene this is it but don't set the bar too high.

As there is no logo on the front of the building, you can only recognize Girasol by the charisma emanating from within. The positives: First, although Hurricane-force winds around the beach might threaten a normal human-engineered structure, Girasol is undaunted because it is a hollow shell. If you leave your patio and front doors open simultaneously, you will witness unparalleled meteorological phenomena (but please keep your limbs away from the door unless you purchased ample travel insurance). Second, while other hotels have pretentious swim-up bars and all-inclusive drink deals, Girasol saves you the humiliation of being a Spring Break "sell-out" by being located close to an Oxxo convenience store, where you can purchase 40s of cerveza and keep it real instead. Third... Bored in the middle of the day? You can play a little game I like to call "treasure hunting for an electrical outlet." Fourth, conversing with other Girasol residents about the idiosyncrasies of each room can be a great bonding experiences. Some people have a/c, some people have refrigerators. And you know what? Some people don't. That's life.

I stayed at the Girasol from the 16th-23rd of January.I was a bit apprehensive at first because few people had been there(in comparison to the bigger hotels) or even heard of it.
We were checked in straight away and shown to our room,I desperately wanted the ocean room view that I heard was fantastic from this hotel.When I opened the front door I WAS NOT DISSAPOINTED!It was dark so i couldn't see the view in its full glory,but I sure could hear it!
In the morning i woke up to 3 shades of blue sea,claer blue sky and sunshine.
The room was big with two double beds (that we pushed together and a sofa.It wasnt luxury but the room was nice,the shower was very clean,okay the sink area wasnt to the same standard as the shower but nothing to be complaining about.There was a t.v with about 15 channels but only one was english(but we didnt cross the ocean to sit and watch t.v!)
The cleaner did a fantastic job,the room was cleaned from top to bottom.The only negative i would say was that there was no cooker and the front door made a bit of noise.There was a sink and fridge though.Staff were lovely and extremely helpful,if you stay here book all your day trips with the hotel,they are so much cheaper than other places we checked.
Location was unbeatable,it is about 5mins(and thats if your strolling)to all the clubs and bars(including coco bongo).If your expecting a 4* or 5* hotel don't bother,this hotel isn't for you.
Girasol is well priced in a great location,with the best ocean views and beach.Enjoy.