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.