We simply fell in love with this place - where else in the world do you find white beaches, clearblue turquoise water, wonderful people and true relaxation. Definately will come back!

Relaxed wonderfully here for 5 days with various family members and their partners. Despite speaking little Spanish, we built up a very friendly relationship with the delightful staff who work very hard. The rooms are impeccably clean, and we liked the excellent location with sea views and being able to watch the fabulous sunsets with diving pelicans from the front of the posada. Remember this is not a luxury resort and should not be judged as such - but it is an excellent example of its type. The only hassle is more to do with Venezuela itself such as the currency exchange and the unpleasant atmosphere in the airport at Caracas where the recent take-over by Chavez's army goons involve about six pointless security checks.

The Gaviota Posada is located in Grand Roque, the only populated island of Los Roques . Every day we had breakfast in front of the beach outside where the tables are on the sand below a big tree shadow seeing the pelicans fishing . Afterwards we leave in a daily boat trip to a nearby island , provided with lunch box, water and beverage drink , and return in the afternoon. We had done another tours to two groups of islands far from Gran Roque, that you have to pay for it. In the end of the everyday we apreciatted the marvellous sunset in front of the beach drinking a coktail or climbing to the old lighthouse .
After a shower and a short rest we could taste the dinner by the the noon . Good meal and everything done by D Délia and served by her sympatic staff.
Be careful because you wil be fat . You must walk around the island in order to not get some kilos extra.
By night you have few options of enjoyment . But nevermind, you have to have a good sleep to begin another wonderful day.
We really enjoyed our vacations and recomend the posada La Gaviota.
Mário and Ana Marcia

My husband and I went with my parents and we truly loved this place. We hadn´t been to Los Roques in years and were pleasently surprised. We had the best impression from the very beginning when the nice gentleman welcomed us at the plane and helped us with our lugagge. We got there VERY EARLY in the morning and they still had our rooms nice and ready for us to settle. Everything is well organized, super clean, and the rooms are simple yet pretty. The towels were aweful though rough like sand paper. The location is great, right in front of the ocean...we were awaken by the seagulls every morning, and the local fishermen come to the pier every afternoon with the fresh catch of the day. The personnel was very nice, friendly, and helpful, going out of their ways to make us feel like in our own beach house. There is no internet access, which we truly missed. THE FOOD IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!! Really, this lady cooks amazing! and believe me we are very picky when it comes to good food. They also include the boat rides to the keys, tents, beach chairs, and beach snacks, although we strongly recomend the lobster served in Francisky and Crasky....SO DELICIOUS! and you pick it right out of the beach. We will definitely go back! Most beautiful beaches in the world!!!!

My partner and I had an excellent stay at La Gaviota. The staff was very warm, attentive and relaxed. Nothing was too much to ask and they organized all of our activities and equipment rentals. The food at the posada is wonderful: three course dinners, hot and cold breakfast buffet, and the packed lunches were perfect for eating on the beach. They supplied coolers, ice and drinks for the day. Eating an elegant dinner while your toes are in the sand is wonderful.

It is clear that the owners have an eye for details as every inch of the posada is polished and coordinated to create a lovely atmosphere. The rooms and bathrooms are especially well thought out.

One recommendation is to bring bug repellant and sun screen as the sand is so white you get burned from the reflection.

They did require that I pay 100% of the hotel bill upfront before I got on the plane and this is strange for western travelers. I can assure you that this is a trustworthy operation and you will not have problems.

Overall the posada gets two thumbs up and when I got back to Los Roques I will stay at La Gaviota for sure.

La Posada Malibu , es una de las posadas mas grandes y bonitas de los roques , la atencion de la posada es excelente y el personal es lo maximoooo, comes hasta reventar y la comida es deliciosa .....

la comida del lunch es genial..

no me gustaron los mosquiteros ........

Estuve en Posada Malibu y me gusto mucho la posada, en especial la comida. La atencion estuvo excelente, realmente pasamos un rato agradable. Las habitaciones son INCREIBLES!

La comida

El aire acondicionado no funcionaba del todo bien pero fue bien solucionado, apenas lo manifestamos nos cambiaron de habitacion.

The price is more than just, for what is offered:The best food on island,good location,incredible staff,rooms good enough for the purpose,excellent inn concept where everyone have meals and drinks together,trading day experiences,talking about their countries,lives etc. For sure you'll make a lot of friendships with the other guests. Don't expect luxury but all what you need to live day by day with comfort,friendship,all the help and advices you need, a big smile and no stress,no rush,no civilization,no problems.You feel yourself like in a neighborhood .Just enjoy what nature and Lagunita offers!Open your mind and let the things happen,but don't forget the mosquito repellent!
As Enrico (the manager) always says: "Tranquillo" (don't worry......be happy)

I spent eight days at Posada Lagunita and found it very enjoyable. Travellers to Los Roques are seeking something more special than the "service with a purchased smile" experience of a mega resort. Posada Lagunita offers seven nicely done rooms which offer tremendous value for the money. The food was amazing especially the dinners, which featured locally caught fish, cooked to perfection. There was never a shortage of wine and cold beer. The communal dinner table is great for conversation and meeting new friends from the world over. Breakfasts are tropical fruit, pancakes (they could have used some Canadian maple syrup) cold cuts, cheese and toasted country style bread, as well as endless coffee. They can fire up an espresso for you as well.

The excursions on offer are great and the closest ones to Franciski and Madriski were included. We had a fcouple of rainy days in October (a rarity) and this made excursions impossible, so the owner comped a day trip to Cayo de Agua, which was a tremendously nice thing to do. They give you a cooler with a pasta or seafood salad lunch, fruit, water, beer, pop for your excursions. Just help yourself to the fridge if you want to take along a few extra brewskis to Franciski. The day trips typically leave at 10 am and return at 5 but if you're going to the closer isles, they will pop back earlier and pick you up. They set you up for the day with a big umbrella, beach chair, towels, your cooler. The snorkelling is best at Franciski (sheltered cove, lots of good fish) and Madriski (big reef, though a bit of a swim to the fish).

The service is warm and hospitable and attentive. Andrea and his wife Claudia are great hosts and Chicho is the hardest working man in Los Roques, preparing the beverages for the happy hour at 730 pm lovely rooftop deck, or hustling people to and from the boat or the plane.

This is a great little place to go and if you come you will be justly rewarded with many pleasant travel memories.