Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Good Price

Hi, Booking the trip was a bit stressful, as the tripcentral website didn't work and we called in to book in the end, after several attempts to do it online. The hotel was good. Staff were all very friendly. We didn't get what we were promised at booking time-a beachfront room, but our room was okay. Also, the alcohol at the resort was very watered down. The food was good, but I would reccommend sticking to cooked food because I ate a lot of raw vegetables/fruit the first few days and had  [... read more]stomach problems. Overall it was a good trip. I'm not sure if I would go back to be honest. But I'm glad I got to see Puerto Vallarta. B

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Royal Decameron Review

Holiday was fair for the money, the greater majority of guests were Mexican locals and thus the food, pool music and entertainment was almost entirely catered to them. which is fair enough really I suppose. But with the hotel being touted on line as a second home to Canadians and minimum one plane load of Canadians per week, I was hoping for some familiar food in the buffet and to be able to be understood a little easier. Quite honestly I was glad to be out of there, it was a long week. No more  [... read more]rock hard beds/pillows, very loud Spanish bump bump music and barely edible food ( desserts were good though ). It was an OK break but hotel was no way a 4 star though. I know I could make a few very minor changes and more than triple their Canadian visitors!

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Last minute trip

This hotel exceeds in space, pools, and restaurants. Although their process of reserving tables for the restaurants was a bit odd, the entirety of the trip was great. They kept the pools clean and made sure children did not disturb the adult area, which was really appreciated. Barmen could make better tips if they offered drinks to people on the pool side.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Fantastic Resort

Not much not to like about this resort. Very friendly and efficient staff and everything is done well. Definitely a 4.5 star hotel. We went off season in early September but the resort was fully staffed. Food was very good; can't comment on the quality of the alcohol since we drink almost exclusively beer but I did notice that they had premium alcohol and I didn't hear anyone complain.

Riu Flamingos: Never disappoints

This was my 3rd visit to the RIU Jalisco and I hope to go again. Fabulous drinks, food & service Great fun playing in the waves Beautiful beach with amazing scenery all around Always friendly staff and Beach Vendors

Riu Vallarta: Amazing Resort

Everything is perfect :) We got a free upgrade to Riu palace which was amazing. There was a lot of activities for the kids to do such as water polo, volley on the beach or in the pool and a sports bar with pool tables and air hockey. The rooms were nice and spacious with plenty of room to store your belongings with out getting in the way. The lobby is well designed and very beautiful looking with lots of tall palm trees and lush gardens. The beach was beautiful with the plenty of lounge chairs  [... read more]and nice sand that feels great on your feet. the only problem was that the water was too rough for you to relax and wade around in but my kids loved the big waves to boogie board on.the food was amazing with a wide variety to choose from and at night there is a wonderful show that varies from talented singers to funny acts.all in all the trip was amazing and i definitely would go again.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Fantastic resort, loved every aspect!!!

Best and quickest checking ever!!! - we got an orientation on the bus, got our Checkin envelopes, room and towel cards, maps etc at check...along with a drink. - gave our room number to the bell boy, who delivered our luggage in 15 mins...fast! Buffet food was extensive, tasty and very good. A la carts were very good also. Pools, grounds, beach, etc excellent bars, waiters etc very good daily activities very well done nite entertainment - very good esp the Michael Jackson show Sugges [... read more]tion: Please arrange a courtesy shuttle for the nite clubbers to and from Rui Jalisco

Grand Marival Emotions Resort and Suites: Lovely Resort

Spent a week at the Grand Marival and it was heaven!. The beach is amazing and there were lots of beach chairs, as well as at the pools. We were extremely impressed by the Michael Jackson show - the dancers were fantastic. This show was better than many Broadway shows that I've paid money to see. My only suggestion is that it would be nice if the Disco had different music on different nights just as the performances were different each night. The night we went to the Disco there was techno mu [... read more]sic which we didn't care for (but I know many people, especially young people like), so it would have been nice if one night was Country, and one night Oldies , etc.

Riu Vallarta: RIU VALLARTA

I book this with trip central on JULY 18TH 2016 for 7days vacation for myself and family , at first I was debate about the resort, but my vacation was incredible. the resort was very clean, a lots to things to do especial if you take kids with you. The room very clean, good air condition, surround clean too, The staff was very pleasant, the foods was fantastic,. Over all good. I will recommend anyone to go there is planning a vacation , My book adviser was Ash Faramarzi, very nice person t [... read more]o talk and helpful . Amazing Vacation!!!! Maureen

Samba Vallarta: Wonderful

We found everything to be amazing. Such a friendly staff. They couldn't seem to do enough for us. We are looking forward to another trip there and would likely stay at the Samba Vallarta. Great experience although I wish it could have been longer.

Secrets Vallarta Bay: Beautiful resort

We had a beautiful week at secrets Puerta Vallarta. The service was great, the view amazing and the ambiance terrific. Our only disappointment was the beach. The sea shore is very rocky and gets deep very suddenly.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Great for the price

overall hotel was great food; services ; rooms and very special all the people that works there. night shows are great specially mexican nights also games and shows at the pool kids club was great perla was awesome with my kids again for the price is very good

Riu Palace Pacifico: Amazing resort!

I am a picking person... Nothing to complain about. Staff were amazing... Rui Land for the kids was awesome Nany the teacher was amazing..... Made great keepsakes( picture frame and bracelets and key chains and more cant list them all).

Secrets Vallarta Bay: just ok

We were at Secrets Vallarta Bay in early August for one week. A few hiccups upon arrival and we felt the situation left a bad taste in our mouths right from the start. We did not feel the front desk staff to be warm or happy to see us... there was a good deal of pressure to sit thru vacation club sales which we refused. The pool was fine and since that is where you spend 90% of your time, it was a pretty good resort in that regard. We felt the food was inconsistent as well as the service in [... read more] the restaurants. I do believe it was at 70% capacity and I am not sure if that had anything to do with it. The rooms are nice, water hot in the shower, comfortable beds. Get a room as high up as possible as the night life can get quite noisy. - Room service was terrible so we had it only once. Travel to pool, beach from your rooms is via elevators - very HOT elevators. You have to go over the the NOW Amber side (where there is children and families) for a great deal of your meals so if you want quiet dinners... you have only a few choices on the Secrets side. The coffee shops are great . There is no denying the wonderful view, the beautiful sunsets and the benefits of being close to the airport and to the downtown. The swim out rooms here looked to be your best bet and would consider returning only if the price was right and we booked swim out room.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: A great week at Royal Decameron Complex

This being our 4th visit to the resort, we were aware of the hotel layout, buffets, a la cartes, bars, etc. The hotel does not portray itself as 5* -- I would rate it a solid 3.5 to 4* by Mexican standards. Do your homework before travelling and you will know that there are no refrigerators in the room and the hotel provides minimal extras in terms of lotions, shampoo, etc. We had booked with Transat on their "free upgrade" offer however we were not granted the upgrade. We had requested a ki [... read more]ng bed and ended up in building 3 (room 3421). Although we were happy with the building and the room in general, the air conditioner in the room was extremely noisy. Maintenance did look at it, but it remained very loud for the duration of our visit. The resort seemed to be a little quieter than in past visits, with a good mix of nationals and international guests (Canada & Great Britain mainly). During the summer there is never an issue with getting a seat at the beach regardless of what time you arrive. Staff are consistently friendly and the resort is clean and well-maintained overall. We have never found that staff treat the Mexican guests any differently than foreign guests. Although we have no plans, we would return and we would recommend.

Secrets Vallarta Bay: Pleasant enough

We were at Secrets Vallarta Bay in early August for one week. A few hiccups upon arrival and we felt the situation left a bad taste in our mouths right from the start. We did not feel the front desk staff to be warm or happy to see us... there was a good deal of pressure to sit thru vacation club sales which we refused. The pool was fine and since that is where you spend 90% of your time, it was a pretty good resort in that regard. We felt the food was inconsistent as well as the service in [... read more] the restaurants. I do believe it was at 70% capacity and I am not sure if that had anything to do with it. The rooms are nice, water hot in the shower, comfortable beds. Get a room as high up as possible as the night life can get quite noisy. - Room service was terrible so we had it only once. Travel to pool, beach from your rooms is via elevators - very HOT elevators. You have to go over the the NOW Amber side (where there is children and families) for a great deal of your meals so if you want quiet dinners... you have only a few choices on the Secrets side. The coffee shops are great . There is no denying the wonderful view, the beautiful sunsets and the benefits of being close to the airport and to the downtown. The swim out rooms here looked to be your best bet and would consider returning only if the price was right and we booked swim out room.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Excellent resort! Will definitely go back.

My husband and I just got back from a week at the Royal Decameron Complex and we loved it! The resort is so interesting to look at with the bright colours and beautiful gardens. We were so impressed with how immaculate the grounds and beach were. We also couldn't get over how well set up the resort was and how organized the staff and crew are. It's clear they put a lot of thought into the guest experience when creating this resort. Food: We though the food was fantastic! The pastries we [... read more]re to die for and they clearly took time to study the international cuisines as that was some of the best lasagna I've ever had outside of Italy. The freshly made tortillas were second to none and the bread was exceptional. We also loved having freshly made tacos available every evening and the nacho bar was often frequented by me...a lot. Who doesn't love fresh salsa and guacamole? Accommodations: The rooms are basic but very clean and pretty comfortable. We actually did change rooms because our first room had a gap between the sliding doors that was letting the neighbour's cigarette smoke in and that bothered my husband's asthma, but the transition was really easy and efficient and they could not have been more accommodating. We ended up in a room by the adults only pool and it was amazing. So clean and well kept. They are certainly a hard working and conscientious group! Activities: This is not a place where one could get bored! They have all kinds of activities for all different age groups ranging from sports to crafts to yoga and then the independent water sports. The kayaking and boogie boards were a huge hit - especially in the waves. The iguana feeding time is particularly fun. I'm pretty sure it's for the children, but my husband and I joined in and had a great time seeing all of the iguanas at feeding time. Surrounding area: The beach is beautiful and great for walking. If you'd like to see some really great houses and condos along the beach, you'll love the walk in either direction. It appears to be in a fairly wealthy area of Bucerias with some really fantastic houses and interesting landscaping. The nearby flea market was pretty fun. We heard there was a market that was more for local people, but didn't get a chance to go there and were disappointed we didn't make the time. We'll absolutely go next time. Neither of us are big fans of touristy stuff, but the market we went to was still fun to walk around. Just know your prices before you go. All in all, it was a fantastic experience with top notch customer service and really, really great food. Vacationing with people who were mostly from Mexico was also great as we really felt immersed in the culture. I absolutely recommend it to others.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Amazing!!

The hotel was a lovely complex of three story buildings in bright and happy colours of the rainbow!! We had a fabulous beachfront room where we fell asleep listening to the pounding surf??the dining rooms had huge arrays of fresh fruit perfectly ripe and delish!! My favourite!! The staff were always friendly constantly cleaning and ready to help you with anything, we'd go back in an instant. Special thanks to Huong for all her help with our arrangements, 😎😎😎

Riu Vallarta: RIU VALLATRA RESORT

I book this resort through TRIPCENTRAL.CA on July 18th for seven days I was debating while booking this resort, but it worth it, the resort fabulous, the foods was great and very tasty, the place very clean the pool was very nice and relaxing . The customer service excellent, employee very helpful and friendly . the room very clean the Ac was working perfectly. the beach was on Pacific ocean , lots of waves but good and lots of breezes. the surrounding was very clean and lots to drink [... read more] and if you are drinker that the perfect resort for you. I will recommend anyone to going to that resort if you are planning a vacation in Mexico, is good for Family and if you have kids.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Amazing Family Vacation

We had an amazing time at the Riu Palace, The resort was clean, staff were friendly, hard working and great entertainment. Great food with constant snacks and food available at the pool. The beach, the waves were incredible. We would definitely go back.. We also took advantage of the free Access to other hotels such as Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta. spent the morning in each resort and enjoyed lunch. The one things that parents should be aware of is at the Riu Palace the pool was a little d [... read more]eeper than my kids were used to and didn't really have a shallow area. We ended up buying floaters and they were fine, It also encouraged them to swim and practice..