We had been to Cuba before--Varadero Beach, but preferred Jibacoa. The activities were endless, and there was something for everyone. The staff were so much fun and had incredible amounts of energy. Since we snorkel, it was great having a decent coral reef right out front. We found the food to be perfectly fine---between the egg man in the morning and the pizza and pasta man at lunch, we enjoyed most of your meals......especially the beach BBQ's! (the fruit and the orange juice had so much fresh flavour----what a treat). We like the layout of the place---everything was so convenient. The excursions were cheaper and handier that at Varadero.
There was only one disappointing thing---on Oct 21 someone took my jacket. It was part of a 3 piece set. It could only been 1 of 2 groups---locals/staff or a Canadian. We brought in $100 of medical aid to the local church....so I hope it wasn't the staff---but, if it was a Canadian---I'm very embarrassed for us. So, whoever took it I hope you needed it!
I would still go back to this place in a heartbeat---it was great!

My husband and I have just returned from a fortnight at this hotel and we had a wonderful holiday. Our ocean view room was great, clean spacious with fantastic views. The food was OK not the best we have had in a Cuban hotel, but plenty of choice.
A great location to visit Havana which we did with a local guide I booked before we went, he was recommended on the tripadvisor forum and was excellent.
I highly recommend the scooter tours and a walk around the local countryside. We did go to Varadero on the shopping trip and were a little disappointed as we visited the smallest market and only had 20 mins. We did spend time on the beach and were so glad we were not staying there, Jibacoa is MUCH better.
The dive center could do with some new equipment, many leaking valves and hoses, but a great experience and so cheap.
Fantastic snorkelling though, If you do have your own mask snorkell and fins bring them with you.
We have visited Cuba before, stayed at the Sol rio de luna and mares in Guardalavaca, and although the reviews are not as positive for this resort on tripadvisor we prefered it to Jibacoa, but only slightly! We would possibly return to this hotel just for the chance to visit Havana again, but will visit Cuba again as we love the friendly easy going people.

Visited the BJ last week with my friend and my 24 year old son, who has learning difficulties. What can I say? It lived up to all reviews and expectations and we thought it was a perfect place for total relaxation. The staff were wonderful - friendly and helpful with my son, especially the very competent Cubanacan rep in reception....nothing too much trouble.
We had a free upgrade to an ocean view room, and would definitely ask (and pay) for this in future - the beach and ocean are literally just across the immaculate lawn in front of the rooms.

The food: edible but not very interesting, despite being plentiful. I think additions of fresh garlic and virgin olive oil might help in cooking, but don`t know if these are available in Cuba.

Trips: we took 2 -
1st - Full day to Havana with Tropicana - worth the cost for a first experience, and the Tropicana was magnificent. Our lunch at the 1830 restaurant and dinner at the Miramar Hotel were awful, and we were actually hungry. Could not wait for the snack at the Tropicana! Don`t miss the open arts and crafts market behind the cathedral, and if you stop near the capitol building, there is a cigar factory very near by.
2nd - Shopping in Varadero - worth it just to find out that we will not be going to Varadero to stay!

Only other very small disappointment was that the karaoke included in the entertainment programme took place in the nightclub after 11.30pm. My son was really looking forward to it, but it was far too late for him.

Overall a fab intro to Cuba. If I was going again I would go for 2 weeks, hire a car and tour around ending up with a few days at the BJ.

My new wife and I had a fantastic experience at Breezes Jibacoa. The key word that I would use to describe the resort is relaxing.

It was relaxing because you could drink the water straight out of the taps without getting sick

It was relaxing because you could always find something good to eat in the restaurant.

It was relaxing because the rooms were clean, everything worked, and there was always enough hot water (although we did tend to share the shower a lot ;-)

It was relaxing because you could always find a chair at the beach or at the pool

...the music was gentle

...the staff smiled a lot

...the animators weren't in your face

...no beach salespeople

...no ads for anything anywere (all over Cuba!)

...snorkeling was a dream

...the shows were so campy that it just felt good to be there

...no rug rats or ankle biters

I would definitely go back!