Tropicana Hotel: I will visit again!

Best location, old school vibes, comfortable, right on Pacific ocean, could not be a better combo than this. Big spacious rooms, working AC & TV, delicious breakfast, courteous staff. I loved it. Thank you so much for making my vacation memorable.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Nice resort

We recently stayed at this resort and had an amazing time. It’s definitely on the smaller side compared to some larger all-inclusives, but honestly, that ended up being one of the things we loved most about it. It’s big enough to keep you busy, but small enough that you can walk from one end to the other easily — especially great when you have kids. The pools were a major highlight. There’s a lively party pool if you’re in the mood for some fun, a quieter family pool, a small kids’ pool, and ev [... read more]en an adults-only pool if you want a little peace and quiet. The water slides were perfect for younger kids, especially in the 5–8-year-old range — ours couldn’t get enough! The beach was absolutely beautiful — huge, clean, and perfect for long walks. You could walk for miles along the shoreline, and the beach area never felt crowded. Food was another strong point. We loved how easy it was to just show up at any restaurant without needing a reservation (except for the Italian restaurant). Plus, you can eat at your favorite spots as many times as you want, which we really appreciated. One major highlight was the MaiTai restaurant. Since we booked a suite, we received a coupon to dine there, and it was absolutely amazing — easily the best meal of our trip. Honestly, even if we hadn’t had the coupon, I would have happily paid out of pocket to eat there. It was that good! The rooms were nothing fancy — pretty classic resort style — but they were clean and comfortable. The grounds were beautifully maintained. There were a few downsides to mention. The kids club park wasn’t the best — a bit underwhelming compared to others we’ve experienced. The buffet was also on the smaller side with limited variety, so we found ourselves preferring the restaurants most nights. The resort does offer day passes for locals, so it can get very busy at times, especially around the pools. If you want a chair by the pool, you’ll need to be up early — by 8 or 9 a.m., most spots are already reserved. Lastly, for beer drinkers, one frustrating thing was the limit of four beers per day in the room. If you wanted more, you had to pay extra, which was a little disappointing for an all-inclusive. Overall, though, we had a fantastic trip. The size of the resort, the pools, the beach, the dining options, and the amazing experience at MaiTai made it a really memorable family vacation. We would definitely come back but I would not recommend this resort if you aren’t going on vacation with your kids.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Resort

The resort was clean (rooms) and most areas. Washrooms were a little small size wise. Pools were good perhaps another adult pool or area where some light music playing in the background. Iguanas were a little much. Didn't like the fact that they were in dining areas. Dining: food was ok, nothing to write home about, but always cold unless you asked them to put it on the grill again.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Grand Decameron Bucerias

Lovely hotel, located in pretty town of Bucerias. Hotel is decided into 6 bocks of rooms. Each block is set up to have everything you need in walking distance, with the exception of block 5&6. They are across a service road so you have to walk a bit to get to the ocean. We stayed in block 4, ground floor and it was perfect for us. You can walk for ever on the beach. There are vendors but a kind no thank you will do. Had a massage on the resort, $650 peso for 60 min near beach which I recommend d [... read more]oing. Beach is lovely, pools all over the resort. Food and service was good. Staff are very nice. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free use of Bicycles and kayaks and paddle boards.

Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta: Krystal Grand Neuvo

We had some things we thought were highlights of this resort. 1. The Skylounge was amazing views 2. The adult infinity pool was so awesome , and the fact they didn’t allow kids( some resorts do even in the adult pool) was amazing and it had a swim up bar 3 the Grill restaurant and the Asian restaurants were both fantastic with incredible service !!

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: STAY AWAY

This is not a resort it's an old hotel. The food is so horrible you will have to go find food off resort. Cold, bland, no selection. Service in the buffets is horrible. Block 2 has a smoking section in front of it, great view of ocean but rooms are so old they are bad. Showers look disgusting, furniture handles fell off. And the noise from the pool area and night entertainment. And on the door side is street delivery trucks, cars thinking, dogs barking and music from the theatre till 1030pm.  [... read more]Block 3 is blocked by Block 1 but you will hear the theatre and the street and the pool noiseand shouting from microphone. The drinks unless u drink beer I never once had a buzz even after 10 mango margaritas..I don't drink tequila and if at home wowzer I'd be knocked out...but never did I once feel a buzz...so drink away those water drinks. No wifi unless you sit in lobby or lobby in block 4 Line up for a la carte every morning at 7am as the app doesn't work fir many people...good luck getting one at all. Entertainment was karaoke Mariachi band Trivia Unless you head to the theatre to see shows which were ok. Pools are clean and nice temp Beach was nice you can walk to Bucerias it's not far Prices in Bucerias are Gringo prices compared to other parts of mexico. Grocery store is expensive same prices as Canada..no savings Gotta get up at 6am to get a chair in the shade..good luck Get the InDrive app it's cheaper to book a ride with them Bucerias-PV cab is 550peso Indrive 250peso If you head to a restuarant or bar like jax the martini is $14 cad Went to a nice Italian restuarant on the water meal was $100 cad and that was with no drinks. Paco taco you can get a meal there for $10 The street bus on highway to sayulita was 30 peso each Avoid this resort save your cash and visit PV...you won't need cab and more nicer hotels.

Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta: Good Resort

We had a few hiccups with the rooms. Our party had requested rooms side by side but put in different buildings. Our initial room had an leak and ordor and house keeping didn't come around. We got moved to an jr suite and from there had no complaints. We were able to enjoy the rest of our stay. The food was pretty good. We were able to book a la carte but only late night slots..most of the earlier slots were for the Ultra guest. We spent our time between the pool and the beach. The resort had [... read more] various events throughout our stay. Overall the staff were friendly and helpful.

Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol: 5th time....last time!!

I've always liked this resort as it was a smaller more quaint resort which use to cater to the 50+ demographic with most vacationers coming from Canada and the colder/northern states of the USA. Not anymore. I'd estimate that 10% of the guests at the resort fell into that category with the other 90% being locals on Family vacations and getaways. If you like unorganized lineups for everything then this is the place for you. Line ups to check in and out. Line ups to book a la carte specialty resta [... read more]urants. Line ups at the buffet after you've lined up to get into the only dining area. Line ups at the bars which only one of 3 opened at 10am (the other 2 at noon) and one bar stayed open til midnight and the other 2 closed at 10pm. Minimal nightly entertainment and virtually all in Spanish. If you are an early riser don't plan on getting a coffee until 6:30am when you can get it out of 2 urns stationed at the pool bar and entrance to the restaurant. There are no coffee makers in the rooms nor is there a fridge. There is not one page of literature in the room to advise you of contact numbers, activity times, itinerary, TV channels etc. NOTHING!! The only really good things I can say about this resort is that the food is quite good, the place is impeccably clean and the housekeeping was very good. It is also only a 30 min walk to the Malecon. This will definitely be my last time here and I would never recommend it to anyone without warning.

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Great resort but quiet

Resort is great but not much entertainment during the day for example not much volleyball during the day on the beach . Food is great and not much space to sit and watch night entertainment. and excursions are a little bit overcharged in my opinion

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Beautiful Resort

This was our second stay at this resort. The grounds are beautiful, well maintained and clean. We spent the majority of our time at the adults only pool which is an infinity pool with an incredible view of the ocean. The main pool has all types of fun things for kids to splash around in, as well there is a handy snack bar and pool bar. The food is one of the reasons we made a return visit. The buffet has a huge variety and each of the al a cartes are fantastic. They have a kids program in the [... read more] mornings, kids entertainment at 8pm, family friendly entertainment and more later in the evening for the night owl party crowd. If you choose this resort, I highly recommend a relaxing massage at the spa.

Riu Flamingos: Best consistent value

I have stayed at the Riu hotel chain about 10 times. They are a wonderful luxurious hotel chain that offers consistent value, high quality standards with regard to facilities and grounds, and excellent service. As with any vacation there are occasional annoyances but they have always been very responsive to resolve them. I am particularly happy with the association that Sun wing vacations has with the Riu chain and I hope that this will continue with WestJet.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Great resort!

The resort is in a great location. The beach is great to walk on when the tide is out. Its really flat. You can walk towards Bucerias or go the other way towards the Marina. The workers at the resort are very friendly and helpful. The food is very good in the specialty restaurants. The food in the buffet was average. The gardens and pools are very well kept up as the resort it self. I would recommend this resort.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Great Smaller Resort With Authentic Mexican Flavour

After thoroughly checking this resort out on line, I decided to give it a try. Not disappointed. Although not on the beach, the location was perfect for us. Nice grounds, gardens, warm pool, plus lots of loungers and shade to enjoy the excellent wait staff. Buffet was fine. Omelette station excellent. Different themes for dinners with Mexican fiesta on Saturday. Special a la carte restaurant was quiet, cool and intimate. Rooms adequate and comfortable. Beach club a short walk if you prefer. Can’ [... read more]t say enough about the staff. Would return again.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Pleasantly surprised!

This is not an artzy fartzy resort - but very comfortable! We truly had a very good time! I have absolutely nothing to complain about. It is walking distance to downtown - and we walked there almost every day to see what the locals were up to.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Mediocre

Decent hotel. Basic rooms. Too many rooms for my liking. Had to fight for beach and pool chairs. I would not recommend the a la cartes. Buffet food was decent. Too many locals selling merchandise on the beach. Always haggling. Markets in Bucerias a 15-minute walk.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Fantastic Resort

Resort was super clean, pools were clear and appealing (no issues getting chairs anytime), Staff were very friendly and helpful, Food was fresh with lots of choices, al a Cartes were fantastic and easy to book on the app. Beach was clean and attractive. Would definitely return Flights were very comfortable and timely. Thanks Susan for recommending this resort.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Fantastic Resort

Resort was super clean, pools were clear and appealing (no issues getting chairs anytime), Staff were very friendly and helpful, Food was fresh with lots of choices, al a Cartes were fantastic and easy to book on the app. Beach was clean and attractive. Would definitely return Flights were very comfortable and timely. Thanks Susan for recommending this resort.

Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta: Nice Resort

The beach was beautiful. The resort seemed well maintained. The only issue was the app to book the restaurants with was no working properly. It was a real headache. When we were able to book a restaurant, it wasn't always the one we wanted as they would rotate them some nights. Excessively confusing, and an overall bad process.

Plaza Pelicanos Club: Not so great resort

I found it to be so very disappointing and would never go back there again. The hotel lobby smelled like faux air freshener, the buffet area felt like a cafeteria, the courtyard pool felt like a set out of The Stepford Wives movie, the room they tucked me in was on top floor and way off in a corner overlooking an unappealing alley and had no fresh air, the discothèque was a joke, the drinks were fake and sugary tasting, the ocean side pool was missing tiles and looked dingy, the poolside chairs  [... read more]were uncomfortable, the two separate parts of the hotel were confusing at first and there was no fitness area. I cried my first night there and almost gave up my whole 2 week all inclusive vacation because i was SO disappointed in the whole resort. Fortunately i met another guest, who had the same feelings as me when her and her husband first arrived and she guided me to a sweet and very helpful and accommodating lady in the lobby named Esther! She came to my rescue and was able to help salvage my 2 week holiday! She was able to upgrade my room, for a fee, to a ground floor poolside room with sliding door to the outside air and ocean, along with that she upgraded my wristband which gave me access to the gym and all amenities at their sister resort, the Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort, 2 resorts down the beach from where i was! So every morning, for 13 days, i packed up my bag and walked the beach to the Grand and spent my whole day there, only to come back to my room at the Club to shower and sleep, and then head back to the Grand for dinner and the evening.....having to be back by 9pm before they locked the beach entrance to the resorts. I also ran into a couple their first night at the Club Resort and she was having the same reaction that i had had the week before upon my arrival! I then did what that other lady had done for me, and I guided them to Esther who was also able to upgrade them and salvage their holiday as well! That Esther must be one BUSY lady trying to accommodate all the unsatisfied guests that show up at the Pelicanos Club? And if I hadn't connected with Esther this review would have been a whole lot worse and I'm sure those couples would say the same! But i will never stay there again.....no matter how wonderful Esther is! (**as well, I would like to mention that all the staff I dealt with were very nice....its just that the resort was not)

Riu Vallarta: Beautiful resort

This hotel had amazing restaurants and buffet. It was very clean. Drinks were good, staff were great. I would definitely go back again. My only complaint would be not enough bathrooms for four pools. There was only four stalls so usually a lineup.