Riu Palace Pacifico: RIU Palace in Puerto Vallarta

Great resort and great value for the money. Love the area, have been to Puerto Vallarta several times. Service, staff and food was outstanding. RIU buffets are second to none. Room was nice and clean with great amenities. The grounds are very nice and well cared for. One area of improvement would be to add washrooms down by the beach and pool bar area. It's a bit of a trek to walk up from the beach to the resort to use the washroom.

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta: Ok resort, not what I expected

Very small, fight for a chair at the pool. Maintenance of the rooms could use some looking into. Not the level you would expect from a Hilton. A la carte restaurants were a redeeming feature, thankfully you could go to one every night. Supper was the worst meal at the buffet which was very small and average at best.

Riu Vallarta: Almost perfect

Run Vallarta is a beautiful resort. Very clean, food is exceptional, views beautiful. we probably won't be back only because there is no where to get away from the entertainment noise. the way the resort is designed almost every room has a view but the downfall to that is all rooms are on the courtyard. Music every night till 11 and pool entertainment most if the day.

Las Palmas by the Sea: Very noisy!

University student made a lot of noise in hall and rooms all night long and it was impossible to sleep. The pool was full of them yelling and drinking so no room to swim. Also they took over the outdoor bar and trying to get a drink or a seat took forever.

Tropicana Hotel: Great resort

This hotel was great. Was central to the romantico zone. best beach front in the old town. Soo much to see and do. All the staff at the hotel were amazing. Will definitly back. Can't have enough of the tasty topicanas.

Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta Hotel: Great resort

Stayed at this resort first time and really enjoyed it. Food was great, even 24 HR room service was included which was real treat :) Staff was awesome, helpful and friendly, resort was clean and the gym was fantastic top of the line facility. The only thing is if you are looking for to swim in the ocean, that's not the best place as the waves were a bit rough and usually quite high, yet of course the pools were great along with swim-up bars and poolside food service. Locacion is good too as it's [... read more] right by the city, so it's nice to walk in the city and check things out, including shops, restaurants and scenery. We for sure would go back. :)

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Colors and friendly staff!

Airport arrival and departure were quick and very well handled, reception and getting your room upon arrival to the grounds was done quite fast despite the many people arriving at the same time. The grounds are kept spotless clean, the staff is super friendly and helpful, take your time communicating, they will bend over backwards to help. The very bright colors of the whole complex is something never seen in other resorts, a real mood and energy booster. without being over the top. Many interes [... read more]ting vases and other features giving all sort of shapes and colors to add to the overall feel of the hotel, perfectly complimenting the wonderfully and equally colorful gardens. It is very easy to find one's way around the complex. The food, while alright was a little repetitive even after a few nights, rooms are basic, a little worn looking, the bed was comfortable, but who spends much time in the room anyhow. Hot water available most of the time. We felt very safe around the villa, never got any bad vibes. The system for reserving the a la cartes is annoying and rather poorly thought out. especially for late risers, fortunately we are up early, even at six AM people are lined up to wait for the seven AM opening to reserve, and you can only reserve for 2 a la cartes at a time. We did the Italian Piccolo which was very nice, enclosed and air conditioned. Try the octopus appetizer! It is great! We also did the Radizzo (Spelling?) which is the Brazillian, if you are a meatatarian then this is most certainly for you. Various meats are brought out to you, table by table, on long skewers by the cooks. There is chicken for the non-red meat eaters I am happy to say. There are many pools to choose from, some adult only. There are many bars to choose from too. Thursday nights are usually Mexican theme nights, so all except one restaurant serves only Mexican style food. Obviously this was spot on. The guacamole in any afternoon or evening buffet was superb! Regardless the only things that kept us from giving this five stars was the lack of real daily variety (let us see some shrimp and other seafood such as smoked salmon (lobster too??!!) on the buffet trays every now and then like we had at a 4-star in Cuba we frequent, and also some healthy desserts on the lunch and dinner buffets such as fruit, you are pretty much limited to sugary cakes and cookies which can sit pretty heavy in the stomachs of some people. Safes are small, must be rented, and there are no fridges in the room. Small niggling things yes, and not really enough to keep us from saying this hotel gives you a lot of bang for the buck! For the colors and warmth in many ways more then one this place gives, we would come back to it but we will probably try something else next year, there are so many other places to see in the world.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Sadly disapointed!

We have been to the Royal Decameron four times now. This last time there was a noticeable difference in the facility itself and the way things were done. Number one the paint colours had changed and not for the better. It was like the owners were trying to dull down the appearance. We also noticed that the grounds, pools and pool areas weren't as well kept. There was a huge change over in the staff, which included the managers. The old managers used to patrol the various areas of the hotel and y [... read more]ou could tell who they were by the colours of their uniforms, they wore red shirts. The old managers also used to join in on Mexican night, on Thursdays, by dressing up in traditional Mexican attire and dance with the staff throughout the restaurant area. I as a manager, I thought that was very professional of them as it shows that they are not better than any other staff and that they are not willing to make staff do something that they are not willing to do themselves. The staff seemed like they were on lock down, not as outgoing and friendly as they used to be. Also we noticed that instead of two cleaning staff for your rooms, there is only now one for the level. The only good thing that I can think to say is that the food was better. There were less choices, but much better choices. Over all I think we are done with the Royal Decameron in Bucerias...time for a change.

Canto Del Sol: So much fun! Great service!

This hotel was so much fun and had great service. We would definitely go back. Beautiful ocean side view as well! If you are looking to spend time beside the pool and be waited on the whole time and not have to get up to the bar. This is the place:)

Grand Marival Emotions Resort and Suites: Don't hesitate with this one...great in many ways

I literally booked this 48 hours before I left and I feel like I hit the jackpot. The best part about this resort is the employees. Always cheerful, helpful, amazing concierge (Jazmin). They grounds are impeccable, there is always someone cleaning (everywhere), sweeping.. I felt very safe going as a single woman with my teenage daughter. Room was very nice, amazing pools (one for adults only, we called it the "senior's pool, but very nice when you want a quiet break). Lovely beach but virtually  [... read more]unswimmable (only body surfing for the adventurous). Food was plentiful, lots of choices, always fresh. I would go back in a heartbeat. I have absolutely nothing to complain about!

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: A gem in a little village!

This resort is so clean and the staff very helpful and mannerly. The food is good and the adult pool section very peaceful. We originally were booked in a room with two double beds and when we asked for a room with a king size bed we were upgraded to a room near the adult pool and it was great. You get good service at the bars and the La Bamba restaurant was amazing. The beach was very sandy and the water was extremely warm. Their beach club over in the next village (a 5 minute bus ride which wa [... read more]s included) was great. They had their own restaurant and bar right there as well. The bathrooms near the beach and everywhere else on the resort were always clean. Walking in the village is very safe and you could always find a good deal. Tuesday night at the show in town has current movies and in English with no sub titles. The only negative comment would be the locals trying to sell you their goods on the beach, but once you said "no" they never tried to continue the "sell". It is a great place for families but it is also a great place if you are a couple.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Awesome place to go

Super friendly staff always there to help. Everyone had a smile and a hello. The resort is beautifully kept and clean. Small town feel. Perfect place to just go to relax and forget the outside world!!

Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel and Romantic Getaway: Lovely stay

Villa Premiere is a great place to stay as all rooms have a wonderful ocean view. It is a short walk to the Malecon and all the shops and restaurants. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. Food could be better as we found the beef very stringy and tough and not a lot of variety for a weeks stay. All in all though it is a great place to stay.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: amazing resort

Great location.staff are friendly. One suggestion is to utilize the terrace bar by keeping it open a bit longer at night I know ppl come not only for drinks but for the scenery and ambiance and maybe put more bar staff during busy times

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Good resort

The hotel was nice, service was good. The night shows were very good. We enjoyed our stay but we will not go back. The hotel staff were speaking Spanish mainly and very little English. I recommend this resort if you have kids

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta: Romantic Mexican Vacation

Our stay at the Fiesta Americana was wonderful! We enjoyed all the wonderful Mexican food and the fantastic service and beach. Miguel served us a delicious lobster feast on the beach at the end of our week long stay ...we recommend this to any couple! We recommend the Fiesta to anyone as the authentic Mexican food and friendly service is a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of the larger more western style resorts. The rooms were spotless and beach well groomed and easy access to the ocean fo [... read more]r quick swim after sunbathing. Location is also excellent with the short drive to the Malacon and the airport. We are planning our next trip to Puerto Vallarta and the Fiesta Americana already! M&M Calgary

Riu Vallarta: Awesome resort environment

I enjoyed every thing about the resort. They out on a show every night and disco on site at the resort. The pool area was split in two sides where the kids pool on the right and adult pool with swim up bar to the left. The only thing lacking about the hotel in my opinion was there was no room service for food and the wifi was very bad in the rooms only worked in the lobby.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: A Great Place to Soak up the Sun

As mentioned in most other reviews, this resort is exceptionally well maintained and the staff, in our experience, were the best of any of the all-inclusive hotels we have stayed with over the years. Every person we encountered was friendly, helpful, and committed to making our stay enjoyable. Even the beach vendors were friendly and considerate of our wish to be left alone. The food was good at the buffet as well as the themed restaurants, with the Mexican and Gourmet being our favourites. The  [... read more]beach is clean and sandy and very safe for swimming and body surfing. The pool areas were clean and very pleasant although we did spend most of our time on the beach. Our only other experience with Iberostar was a comparable property at the Iberostar Paraiso Maya on the Mayan Riviera. It, too, is an excellent resort. The Playa Mita is a smaller, newer property. We preferred the food at the Paraiso, overall, but the beach and staff at the Playa Mita were exceptional.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: Loved it !

Little more money but everything is a level up from anything we have been to so far. Can't think of one thing to complain about. We'll be back again for sure. Best thing was the service staff and rooms with the amazing views.

Riu Vallarta: Decent place. 3 stars not 4.

We were promised free WIFI when we booked but they end up providing some very poor WIFI that barely connects and they tell you that you need to pay an additional ~$100 for a weeks WIFI. We never ended up getting it. There is no real after-hours food other than some old hamburgers and nachos sitting outside in the 24 hour sports bar all night. No room service. Other than that the food was decent and the cleaning crew was very nice. Some of the other staff running the activities were friendly but  [... read more]many were incompetent or did not speak any English. One of the ladies running the daily Ping Pong tournament had no idea what she was doing. The nightlife promotors were decent but you can probably get a much better deal going on your own. Not many servers during the day - you have to get your own drinks most of the time.