I did a lot of homework (and read hundreds of reviews!) before choosing the condo for our vacation. I found out that every condo in this building is owned by a different person, and that some units are kept up, while others aren't so much. We ended up choosing penthouse #4, and we were SO GLAD we did! Our condo was great. It was decorated in Mexican colors, very cute. The owners were very friendly and gave us a lot of information before we even arrived.

Yes, the building is older and smaller than some you'll see. But the price and location couldn't be beat, and that was the main thing for us. We didn't rent a car the entire week, because we could walk everywhere. We did ride the bus to Walmart, at the condo owner's suggestion, to stock up on groceries the first day. Other than that, we were able to walk to everything.

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.