Secrets Vallarta Bay: Near perfect resort.

The overall of this resort was Excellent. It wasn't 'perfect' so I can't give it 5 stars. What was perfect was the following: Service Cleanliness Bed Activities within the resort French Restaurant - Best meal I have had in a LONG time. What could be improved(minor quibbles): In room amenities(HD channels, soaps etc) Room service food quality - It was very poor. Compared to other resorts I have been to it felt lacking. VIP perks. I am not sure it was worth the extra money. They need to  [... read more]do more to charge the extra money. ---- I would definitely go back to this resort and look forward to going to another Secrets resort.

Riu Flamingos: DISSAPOINTING

The food and liquor was very DISSAPOINTING. There was a shortage of staff throughout the resort making lineups quite long at times. Would not go here ever again. Same food everyday. No changes very poor grade of rum and vodka always short on.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Back again

Returned to the Decameron and was not disappointed. Location is great, a safe walk into Bucerias, to the market or somewhere to eat, bus to PV. Staff are great helpful, food is good, place is very clean and well kept. Go for a long walk on the beach, always something going on. Watch the iguanas being fed every day. It has a lot going for it.

Riu Vallarta: Riu Vallarta

I would recommend this resort to anyone. The place is very clean the staff very friendly and the food was excellent. Weather and the beaches were awesome. Lots to do everyday. Met lots of really friendly people from England

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Great resort!

Great resort, fabulous staff, food and beach. The resort is just a short drive from the airport. It's not a huge resort, which was refreshing. I went with a couple of friends and we all stayed in one room. In other resorts I've been to the rooms were definitely large enough to accommodate 3 people, where this was a bit small, but by no means too small and let's face it, we didn't spend much time in our room anyway. Just a note that very few of the rooms have balconies. We had so much fun in the  [... read more]lobby bar (Jessica was amazing!), we didn't make it to any of the evening shows, so can't comment on the entertainment. I would go back to this resort in a heartbeat and recommend it to everyone!

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Good time

Arrived at this small hotel by taxi from airport . Hotel grounds and pool were well kept . Room was always clean and 2 water everyday , hot water for showers always .Food is acceptable but not what you would get at a 4 or 5 star. I never went hungry . The beach is a 5 minute walk (have walked farther at beachfront hotels ) . We visited the botanical gardens in the mountains(beautiful) we don't book excursions as we go right to the source and get there on our own except for Mariettas Islands as i [... read more]t is protected and have to pay a fee , all other excursions we were interested in could be done without a guide . The weather was hot as we had hoped but a little humid as is Mexico . Bartenders were fantastic as were the animation team . Beware of Vanessa in the lobby trying to sell timeshares ( this is one thing that drives me batty , having the sharks installed in the hotel lobby looking like employees) and acting like they are working for the hotel ! This is only a 3 star and we feel we got 3 star service and worth the money 2 of us paid .

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Great As Always!

This was our 14th trip to the Royal Decameron Complex. As always, the staff are friendly; the food and beverage is good; the entertainment is excellent; the grounds are manicured; rooms are clean and comfortable. Needs a bit of work regarding a-la-carte reservations, and their house wine could be upgraded. We'll be back.

Casa Velas: Wonderful Resort

You won't find a better resort for adults. It's luxurious, peaceful, safe, friendly and the service is excellent. The food is absolutely superb...no buffets...and two fine restaurants to choose from. There is a spa, a gym, yoga and cooking demonstrations. Tennis courts are a short walk away at their sister hotel or you can take their shuttle bus which will also drop you at their private beach club ...the hotel is set on a golf course. It's 5 minutes from the airport and a 20 minute cab or bus ri [... read more]de into the center of the city...buses run regularly and stop right at their sister hotel. The only drawback was the lack of a hot tub pool and the beach was a bit rocky where the waves broke.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Very good location!

This was a nice small hotel right in the middle of town. It's within walking distance of pretty much everything. Food was good. The service was hit or miss. All in all a good place to unind foe a couple of weeks!

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Charming old Mexican style resort

Old but clean spaces, friendly staff, beautiful Mexican art and decorations, good value for the money, a feeling of community, many of the guests were older enjoying togetherness, the food was plentiful, lots of Mexican cuisine, adorable spa area hidden near the far end of the swimming pool. A place to be appreciated for what it is, good enough not to complain about the beach being 5 minutes away, the noise of the big street being constant, the pool being small...

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Pleasant Stay

First impression was disappointing. Main lobby seemed a bit tired, with soiled couches and a sticky front desk. Check in and out went smoothly. The resort has 4 a la carte restaurants; no reservations required, first come first serve. Sometimes had a lengthy wait for the second seating but they had a good paging system when your table was ready. All our evening meals were a la carte and mostly provided good food. Some entrees were too small, so we learned to order 3 entrees for the 2 of us. Buff [... read more]et provided lots of variety, food when cooked to order gave the best results, otherwise food seemed overcooked or had been kept warm for too long. Room was very nice and clean. We upgraded to an ocean view and were pleased with the view into the bay. However the room was close to where many wedding activities were held and created some party noise till 11:00. We were not impressed with the evening shows, only 1 evening had hired entertainment. Other nights it was just audience participation events. We were rather surprised by how many smokers there were on the resort., with no designated outdoor non smoking areas. The bars and two pools where nice, and the salt water pool was a cool feature. High tides and big surf tossed some fish into this pool. Finding shade around the pool or under palapas where tricky if you didn't reserve your lounge chairs by 7:30 am with a towel. The staff were helpful and pleasant. There was a language barrier at times but that is to be expected. The water sports centre staff were awesome as was the beach bar staff. Beautiful beach and great surf. Lots of stairs and a small zoo set in natural gardens.

Crown Paradise Club: Very nice resort

After reading all the negative reviews we had reservations about this resort but we were pleasantly surprised at how great it was. Room was very clean, and spacious, resort kept very well, food was good, al la cartes were excellent! everything is so close within steps of the beach, our room was ocean view, what more can you ask. The adult swim up bar hot tub and pool was a favourite of ours and of course the beach. Great vacation will definitely go back!

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Great service, but many faults.

Great service and great room. Food was good but 1 of the 4 restaurants was closed 8 of the 10 days there for wedding groups. The main pool is not heated and I could not use it, toooo cold. One last beef, I was on the third floor (actually 4th as they could floor zero as the first floor) and 48 steps to climb up, no elevators. This resort has steep stairs all over to get to main or adult pool. Not a good choice for anyone with mobility issues or baby carriages. Long drive (about 50 minutes) from  [... read more]the airport and in the middle of nowhere.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Most enjoyable holiday!

We had a comfortable room and a great and tasty variety of food and drinks but the most enjoyable for me were the exercise classes in the pool each day. The Mexican fiesta on Friday night was also quite exceptional.

Canto Del Sol: A great resort

I have been many times to PV but this trip was very last minute so no picking and choosing, The resort was nice, lobby, lobby bar sitting area, the bathrooms by the lobby could use an update but they were functioning, 4 floor building we were on the 3 a view from every floor, our room didn't have a fridge (room service) and a balcony (we had wall to wall window that we opened) the was a disappointment but we adjusted but we had the VIEW which was great. Location was great close to the Mega store [... read more] and other smaller stores and walking distance to the Malecon if you can walk. Food was very good didn't try the al a carts the buffet restaurant was good for me very good, the snack bar restaurant by the beach was very good you can order by menu or eat what they had out. The pool area was good they have a closed off section for kids. All in all very good.

Crown Paradise Club: Excelant Resort

All areas of the hotel were very well maintained.Rooms were clean. The buffet was very good with an exceptional variety, ate there for every meal. Service was excelant. Only issue was they should do something about the birds at the beach.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Better than anticipated

We enjoyed the fact that this is not a huge resort but one that is smaller and the staff recognizes you and call you by name. All staff went out of their way to assist you. A friendly hello by name a handshake and even carrying your dinner plate to the table for you. The food was delicious and varied each day and a theme night at supper. We celebrated our 30th anniversary at the Italian restaurant and were treated to an amazing meal with a bottle of champagne and fancy desert. The grounds were b [... read more]eautiful and always being maintained. A heated swimming pool was also a nice touch. We chose an ocean view room that was well worth the money. The sun set right outside our window with extraordinary views. The room was big and comfortable and the air conditioning was always cool. Water pressure in the shower was strong and water always hot. There was always outdoor music but not so loud that you could not enjoy yourself if you just wanted to sit and relax. The maids kept things in spotless condition and there was a turn down service at night with chocolates and towels being replaced as well. Drinks were of very good quality. The beach was amazing, soft sand, no debris and very wide. Will return for sure

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Pleasant stay at this well kept and managed resort

A very clean resort through and through. Food was good, far from spectacular but a fair amount of variety. Good staff and accomodations. The beach is quite good with a fair amount of palapas and nice sand. The close proximity to the town of Bucerias means walking off resort widens your experience. My only complaint was the cold pools - they were too cold to enjoy. The ocean was warmer. I understand that the pools will be hot in the summer but why not use some solar heating in the winter?

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Dreams Villamagna is a great resort.

The hotel was wonderful. There was 3 pools to choose from and a hot tube, plenty of restaurants to choose from, daily activities printed out and left in our room, all the amenities you could dream of were there, the hotel rooms where spacious and clean, and all the staff members were very hospitable.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Average Tired Resort

Apon arrival you may be given a room with no balcony, just a window that looks onto a parking lot/street view or a brick wall of the next resort. Rooms are tiny. Not something you go down to Mexico for. You have to nicely chat with the concierge to get the room you asked for. Staff is friendly. Beach is nice. Closeness to town is perfect.