Grand Palladium Vallarta: Family vacation

We had a great family vacation at this resort. We loved how geared to kids it was, and the kids loved the hotdog cart and popsicles by the pool! The salt water pool was nice for us although it was far from all the bars and food so we had to pack everything up that comes with two toddlers for meals. Staff were friendly and resort was well kept. Our stroller did not fit through our room door which was a hassle, coffee is no easily accessible if you are an early riser. Unless you like machine coffe [... read more]e ( like you'd find in a hospital ) other than that you have to wait for the buffet at 7. Bar service was exceptionally slow even more so if you didn't tip. I often found myself waiting at the bar 15-20 min before getting to order and that was with pesos visibly in hand. Balconys are small especially 3rd floor ones. My inlaws were on the third floor and their balcony had one chair. And it hardly fit. Food was good, the buffet repeated itself nightly. In order to reserve alacartes they tell you to use the app which didn't work. So we'd wait in line to get a table. The small zoo was great entertainment for the kids as well as the splash park with pools ! Overall a great holiday as it is what you make it :)

Riu Flamingos: Beautiful beach

Enjoyed the beach either in the sun or under palm trees shade. Plenty of room to chose a spot on beach or by the pool. Good entertainment. Hotel grounds are well kept and refreshing touches can be seen on daily basis. Staff very friendly and helpful. The all inclusive has a good variety for every taste. The alla carte is good, interestingly open to all without reservations. Though Italian restaurant no espresso coffee available. The room was well kept including Mini bar. Excellent shower and hot [... read more] water. However, ventilation controls didn't allow for good nightly comfort. We Almost froze first night, and had to request a blanket. Required to turn off ac at night. Good mattress, but pillows uncomfortable. The towels at times had a bad moldy smell, soiled sticky glasses not replaced with clean ones. Besides some of these negative comments, we did enjoy our stay.

Canto Del Sol: Very relaxing vacation

If you are looking for a great beach this place may not be right for you. The resort is older but very clean and has a friendly, fun atmosphere. We found the food to be great, the omelettes in the morning were very good and the variety at the buffet was adequate. The walk into downtown is approx. 30 minutes, we found it to be quite worth it, just to look around a little. The staff around the pool, Jorge running around to get everyone drinks, all of the pool bar bartenders and the extremely har [... read more]d working folks at the busy snackbar were among some of the best staff I have ever encountered.

Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills: Wonderful trip

While there were a few small hiccups (our coffee pot leaked the first night, slow room service on the first night), over all we had a fantastic time at this resort. The grounds are stunning, the staff was wonderful and the food was good.

Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa: Home away from home!

Our 4th stay at this exclusive resort. The staff are all genuinely willing to help. The food is fresh and nicely presented. The resort is small so you get to know your neighbors enough to say 'hi'. The one bdrm suite is perfect if you travel with children. Everything you could ever need plus an extra full bathroom! (Laundry facilities on lobby floor too). We cannot wait to return next year!!! A big thank you to our super travel specialist Debbie Maguire! Professional, fast and accessib [... read more]le! #1

Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa: Sunset Plaza always a fabulous time!!!

Sunset plaza is our favourite resort, we go there every year with our friends. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. This is a resort you go to relax and feel safe. Food is well above average, and they serve premium liquor for those that care to imbibe.

Riu Flamingos: Very nice resort !

We enjoyed our stay there in the second week of January . Rooms are clean and the beach is great. Food is good too. We had wifi but it is only accessible in the public areas. One had to pay extra if you want one in your room. Rates vary depending on how long you want it (1, 3 days). One can go to Puerto Vallarta proper by taxi and in our case by bus (a lot cheaper) which you can catch at a corner just outside the hotel. We went to Malecon - a tourist spot in P. Vallarta proper riding the bus. St [... read more]aff are friendly and helpful. Premises are kept clean regularly.

Las Palmas by the Sea: Very good value!!

A very good resort for the price!!, good beach, good food, fantastic service people, entertainment ok, rooms and views are good, pools are a bit too shallow, close to everything, will come to this resort again!!

Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa: Exceptional resort. Holiday

Our trip was amazing ! Our travel agent Debbie maguire is the best. Resort has excellent view of the ocean and skyline, very clean, friendly staff, great food and a very personal touch to each guest and family. From the front desk to the concierges, bar staff pool attendants it is the top of line service. Great attention to detail and this was our fourth return trip. The malecon boardwalk is a real treat as is Las calietas. Thank you Debbie!

Buganvilias Resort: Amazing Resort

They are recently renovating the rooms. I had one of the older rooms which was still nice. Food is fair. Grounds are very nice. The service in the buffet is average. The service in the specialty restaurants is very good.

Canto Del Sol: Clean, helpful, and friendly

Canto del Sol was lovely. Nice pools, food was good and staff very pleasant. Some evening entertainment was great, others were a bit of a let down. Overall good. Try the Rhythms of the Night tour, it was great, even saw whales and dolphins and the crew were lots of fun.

Secrets Vallarta Bay: Secrets Vallarta Bay - 5+ star resort

Superb resort. Great staff, super friendly and helpful. Great dining. Good premium brand liquors. Rooms were great and all had a good view of the pools and beach. Fantastic sunsets. Beach was a bit small being right in Puerto Vallarta. A definite come back!

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Great resort!

Had a very relaxing vacation. If you like a true Mexican experience in a non-commercial town, this is it. Don't bring US dollars, they like pesos or Canadian dollars. Also do not expect a fancy resort, it's a bit dated but the food was good and the rooms were clean. This is the reason they are reasonably priced. Not a whole lot to do there, but there are a few interesting tours and it's very safe to head into surrounding towns for shopping or a meal. The beach was beautiful, the pools were reall [... read more]y nice but the adult pool is quiet and freezing cold. Staff is great and very helpful. If you don't like climbing stairs then do not upgrade your room as the building and adult pool are a climb. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation and aren't there to party too hard then this is the best bang for your buck. They also don't tend to jack their prices too much during holiday time.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Fantastic resort!

Our stay at The Decameron was wonderful. We paid a little extra for Building 1, which overlooked the ocean and it was well worth it; the beach is just steps away and the sunsets were spectacular. Mind you, the Decameron has lots of beachfront and some of the other five buildings have terrific views also. In any case, they're all a quick walk to the beach. The hotel is also the only resort in the village of Bucerias, which is right outside the front door and very quaint - cobblestone roads, pic [... read more]turesque haciendas, little markets and some upscale stores also. The amenities - six pools, five restaurants, two buffets, numerous bars, tennis courts - were all great and we liked that bike and water sport rentals were free. The two lobbies aren't vast and impressive like many resorts as The Decameron is a little older, but once inside, you'll find helpful staff, a welcoming atmosphere and a chill vibe for all ages.

Riu Flamingos: Very nice resort but bad flu virus!

The resort was absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing, the food was great with and a great variety of foods. The steak house was really good! My son's both had so much fun and enjoyed all the day time sports. Entertainment staff by the pool were awesome! The beach was one of the nicest beaches I have ever seen. You could walk for miles and the kids had a blast boogie boarding. The rooms were very nice as well as clean. There was a very bad stomach flu virus going around the resort and [... read more] quite a few people were sick. I was violently ill for 1 night and not well for the next few days. My husband ended up getting it in the airport on our way home so you can just imagine what the flight home was like. I'm not blaming the resort, they can't control viruses but it really ruined our vacation. I would highly recommend to use hand sanitizer before eating and take Dukorol before vacationing in Mexico.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Love the Mexican Feel

Hacienda Buenaventura was like staying in old Mexico...amazing. Very very clean and cozy. The staff was kind and helpful. Loved this place because it was close to everything. Never had to take a taxi .. the city bus passes right in front and it was only 7.5 peso's per person (about .30 cents) to town centre and the Malecon. Busses are plentiful and pass every five min. They are doing some renovations, the manager said they are trying to do the things that the reviews are asking for. The pool  [... read more]and food were delish. The Beach Club was wonderful and you never had to fight for a chair with shade. We visited the spa which is like a small paradise, with paths, small tiny river and little thatched room areas ... gorgeous! But we didn't get a chance to have one - our days ended up full and got away on us, next time for sure. The prices at the spa were better than most other resorts I've been -very affordable. We also visited the famous Cathedral named after lady of Guadalupe in town central and also went on a mule ride in the mountains. Since on past vacations I've done most of the regular excursions we decided to on the mules in the mountains (through Canopy Tours). If you think this would be a boring outing ... think again! It was exciting, scary (walking on the edge of mountain cliffs) and a lot of fun .. half way you stop at a beautiful waterfall in the mountains where you can swim if you like. We enjoyed the resort and would return!

Riu Flamingos: Riu Jalisco

The hotel was nice, grounds were nice, very kid oriented. The beach was nicer than other Places I have been to Mexico. My only complaint is the ATM machines are always out of order, 95 per cent of the time. And this was at all 3 Riu's you could only change your Canadian money at the check in desk for pesos at a lousy rate. I had to take a cab twice to go get money from an ATM at a bank. I think the hotel is not friendly in having ATM 's operational as they want the exchange mark up themselves. N [... read more]ext time I will bring pesos from Canada

Riu Flamingos: Nice Resort For Family

I enjoyed my stay at the Riu Jalisco. Pros: Clean Variety of food Not too big Beauitful beach Lots of lounge chairs around the pool and on the beach Lots of entertainment/activities Great bar staff Friendly staff Close to a small town Bucerias Cons: Uncomfortable beds (very hard) I personally thought hotel restaurants were under staffed. It took a long time before getting drinks during meals If I did not go with a family I would not choose this resort. Minimal beer optio [... read more]ns. Not much sun by the pool

Flamingo Vallarta: Pleasantly Pleased

Last minute trip brought us to the Flamingo PV and although I was skeptical the night we checked in at 3am(near the airport, unsure of the location and condition of the hotel etc.,) my husband and I would go back in a heartbeat. It wasn't the service or the guestroom decor, it WAS the ambience, the location, the serenity and most of all Leonardo. A great ambassador for the hotel! The food was very good. The pool was fabulous. Thank you Alessandro and Alessandra for the awesome water workouts. Ma [... read more]de enjoying the amazing poolside burgers guilt free (delicious). The last night there was an issue with our flight back home so the airline put us up in a 5 star resort (we're talking intercontinental style) with every single amenity, perks and top notch service and food imaginable. Well, although it was a gorgeous resort, we missed the Flamingo and wished the airline company would have just left us there. In fact at 9pm that same night we went back to the Flamingo to watch the Mexican dancers preform. If you want a party atmosphere this is not the place for you. If you want to relax and rejuvenate, you'll find it here.

Riu Flamingos: Early 2017 at Riu Jalisco

We just got back from our 4th trip to Riu Jalisco. As usual, the weather was to die for; sunny and 28 degrees during the day and 20 at night. The room and most of the amenities of the resort were top notch. The only minor criticism would be the cable stations were all Spanish speaking with the exception of the dreadful Fox News. It would be a bonus to have ESPN , CNN or a major American network. It is good to have an alternative to the caberet style offering each evening. I would like to  [... read more]also mention that the hotel staff were so friendly and accommodating. G and S