Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta Hotel: Lovely resort

liked everything about the resort except, we did think the pools were kept too warm to be refreshing and I had a problem with wifi. I was to have free wifi in our room but had to go to IT each day to get connected.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: definately not a 4 star as advertised

grounds are well kept, adult pool and building is too far from the water, only 1 of the a la carte restaurants is really at an a la carte level,reservations had to be booked early in the morning and you had to line up for close an hour to do this-a real spoiler for a holiday, beds were hard and the complex is loud gererally most of the day and evening with a pa system or outdoor show, blasting, no kleenex provided in the rooms, use of a safe had a daily charge,rooms were not nicely appointed and [... read more] the drapes were covered in mildew. very dissappointing and frustrating vacation. distance and time by bus was not advertised accurately, it took the good part of an hour to get to Puerto Vallarta and that involved a bus transfer,this complex is not being advertised accurately and is not well located, it costs $50 to get a taxi to Puerto Vallarta and back. pictures of this resort are misleading on the internet search,would definately not stay here again or recommend it to anyone

Las Palmas by the Sea: Location excellent

Great hotel and staff really friendly and courteous. The fully inclusive provided a lot of choice for three meals a day and the drinks were great. Ideal location 10 minutes by bus to downtown Puerto vallarta.

Friendly Fun Vallarta: Excellent vacation!

Second time at this resort....love it because of the wonderful staff and location. Recommend this resort to friends and family. Quick access to town. Food and drinks plentiful...new pizza oven makes pizzeria style pizzas. Cappuccino/ coffee bar now .

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Great Resort

The hotel was amazing the rooms were clean and really nice. The staff was excellent and very friendly. The buffet and all the restaurants were delicious with a good variety of food. would go back there.

Melia Puerto Vallarta: Pleasantly surprised!

Very nice smaller resort. The grounds are beautiful and deluxe ocean view room was very nice with lots of room and gorgeous view from the sixth floor. I've been to many all inclusives and the food here was some of the best I have eaten, everything very tasty and kept hot. Even sushi was available at the pool lunch buffet along with some of the best pizza I've ever eaten, especially the ham pineapple, delicious! Drinks were also good, especially the mojitos and had no problem asking for and getti [... read more]ng top shelf liquor. Service was excellent and everything kept very clean, no bugs at all. We did not experience any harassment from time share reps as was mentioned in some of the reviews I read. All in all, had a great vacation and would definitely go back again!

Crown Paradise Golden: Enjoyed My Trip

The hotel was more of a 3 star based on it's age. The staff, food and location were excellent. Liked the choice of having 3 restaurants on-site. Downtown easy to get to on the "Central" bus and Starbucks with Wifi within 10 minutes walking distance. An all adult resort was also perfect.

Las Palmas by the Sea: Good resort!

The rooms were big. The staff are very helpful. This location of this resort is perfect. Taxis to the main town was cheap and there is a pharmacy nearby where you can buy supplies. The food was okay. It was never over crowded and usually could start eating right away unless you came at peak hour. Even then waiting time to be seated was short. They brought me here from the airport and dropped me off as well on my day of departure. Hot showers and cable tv. Air condition can make the room really c [... read more]hilly.The front desk was helpful and answered all my questions. If you are looking for 5 star comfort then you will not be happy. If you go with 3 star expectations then you will not be dissapointed. All on all was worth it!

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Fabulous

This was a really beautiful resort. The low-rise buildings are painted in bright colours and the gardens and grounds are kept so clean and tidy. The quality of food was really great. There was a good variety every day, and our 8-year old loved being able to help herself. The rooms are rustic, with whitewashed plaster walls and wooden furniture, with seriously comfortable firm beds and good quality linens. We all slept well. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the check-in/check [... read more]-out was really well organized and efficient. We would definitely return.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Fun filled yet relaxing atmospher

Really enjoyed our time at the Marival. We found the staff very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were clean. We shared the room with our daughter so the double beds were something to get used to....not uncomfortable just a change from our King. The food options were abundant and the restaurant reservation worked like a charm. By far I found the Amalfi (Italian) restaurant, to be my favourite for dining experience and quality of food. The entertainment was less exciting our first couple days [... read more] and picked up from there. The Michael Jackson night and Frozen night were very entertaining! The beach was beautiful! The soft golden sand was amazing. We had taken a tour to the souther part of the cove where the beaches were suppose to be whiter and more beautiful. We found the beach at Marival better and were very happy. The vendors on the beach are all licensed and the Marival has staff monitoring them so if one gets a little too pushy, the Marival security are there to help. We enjoyed a few drinks and I found I could drink more "alcoholic" drinks than usual and not feel any effects, which was fine with us. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the Marival for our first trip to Mexico and would definitely recommend and re-book.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: below average

First of all I would like to start buy saying it's our 3rd time in Mexico and we've always stayed at 5 star resorts. That being said this may sway our review for this resort. The resort is in major need of renovation. We changed rooms 3 times and were lucky enough to get room 222 which had a renovated bathroom. Our previous 2 rooms had an old bathroom with no fan and mold on the ceiling. We would like to thank our WestJet rep Kerry that helped us out tremendously with this matter as well as Laur [... read more]a and Adela. Unfortunately the 3 rooms smelled of enclosure due to the lack of proper ventilation. The food on the resort was very average and lacked variety. I actually got sick during the vacation, I am not sure if it was something I ate on the resort since we did spend a lot of time off the resort. The grounds are well kept and the staff are continuously working on cleaning everything. The beach is a short walk away and this wasn't an issue. The service was really great. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. A special thank you Laura, the front desk manager, and Adela our cleaning lady. The location is really good for this resort as it is very central. It's a short bus trip to Old Vallarta and also not very long to get to Nueva Vallarta. There is a Walmart close by, 10 min walk. Excursion, we only did one the Marietas and I would not recommend it. It's not at all what the description says it is and honestly they should close it down since it is quite dangerous. Hidden gem, a restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta called De la Sorona's. We went there twice and it was the best steak and tortillas we have ever had and really good price.

Melia Puerto Vallarta: All Inclusive resort?????

The resort was beautiful, well maintained. My room had a very musty smell about it. Was mentioned 3 times never taken care of. As for all inclusive not so had to pay for: Mini golf, trampoline, coffee bar, some foods off the menu. Buffet was almost exactly the same every night. The items listed as all inclusive where in fact mostly for the younger children or events you had to pay for. As a whole not overly impressed.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Great value, location, food and fun!

We have just returned from a lovely one week stay at Dameron Los Cocos! This was our second visit, my youngest son and I had been there 8 years ago and I had forgotten how wonderful it was! This time our family of 4 went. If you are looking for a very clean and safe 3.5* resort on the beach, this is it! It is a very authentic Mexican resort and every one is very friendly. The food and quantity was very generous, the pools clean and now they even have lifeguards for the pools and beach. During ou [... read more]r one week stay we also went snorkeling, rode the complimentary bikes to the market in La Pineta, sailed the complimentary catammaran and rode horseback up the Sierra Mountains. Our rooms in Cocos 4 were spacious, very clean with beautiful views of the bay.We all had a wonderful vacation and look forward to returning again soon!

Royal Suites Punta Mita: Highly recommend

My husband & I spent 1 amazing week here in March. Loved everything from the staff to accommodations to the food. The beach on the Royal suites side where we stayed is small & rocky but still very beautiful & secluded take waiter socks (we didn't).

Friendly Fun Vallarta: The name says it all!

We recently returned from our first stay at The Friendly Hola Vallarta. The staff were amazing! Each time you passed, they would smile. I couldn't believe how many return visitors were greeted with hugs, they truly have built long term friendships with many staff. We had asked for a specific room and when we arrived realized that it did not have enough sunshine on the deck for us. We requested a room change and in two days were thrilled with a magnificent view and plenty of sunshine! Each day a  [... read more]special treat was provided, fresh donuts, bbq mahi mahi and snapper and my favourite, shrimp cocktail! I couldn't believe how clean the resort was, there was constant care taken to provide a wonderful environment for us. A fabulous holiday, thanks!

Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa: Excellent vacation for a young family!!!

I can't say enough good things about this resort. The service was FANTASTIC from check in to check out and at everything in between! Keep in mind my ratings are done from the point of view of a parent with young children (3 yrs old and a baby).

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Beautiful resort.

Beautiful, clean resort full of friendly staff and lots to do. The resort is very close to the ocean too which is a nice bonus for those who don't like to walk far from their room to play in the sand.

Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol: Nice quiet resort

This is our 3rd time to this resort within the last 10 years. We travelled as a family of 3 and enjoyed our stay. This resort is a very quiet and laid back .. pure relaxation. This hotel is approx. 15 minute bus ride from the airport and you very close to all attractions. Lots to see and all within walking distance. One of us is a smoker and now that the smoking laws have changed in Mexico there was no smoking inside the hotel at all (rooms or balconies) .. Small section near the pool and outsid [... read more]e the front doors.. This is truly a blessing for the non-smokers. Only meal served at the Villa is breakfast and bar is only opened from noon until 6 pm. All other meals and a la carte's are across the court at Canto De Sol .. the beach is also at Canto .. a very short walk and not too far out of your way. You have full access to Canto. Rooms at the Villa are a little outdated but are very clean. Most all rooms come with a kitchenette . Beneficial to us as we like cool drinks and could always have cold water on hand. Pool at the Villa is very nice and never full .. During our week maximum in the pool at the same time was 4 - 5 people .. Meals were good .. Buffet - standard with a large variety of dishes. Beach grill is open from noon to mid-night and have many items .. Cowboy burgers and hot wings were very tasty. They even have sushi at the beach grill. A La Carte's: 1. Italian - inside restaurant. Very, very good .. In our opinion this was the best one.. Staff very nice and efficient .. We all tried something different and tasted one another's meals and desserts .. All very tastey 2. Mexican - inside restaurant .. This was nice too .. wide variety of Mexican dishes and desserts and this restaurant would also go to the grill and have steaks grilled for you if you wished to have that instead of Mexican food. 3. Grill/Seafood - outside restaurant .. this was set up near the beach .. Very nice but we were not too happy with all the birds (not the resorts issue as they cannot control that) .. We each order a different type of steak and they were grilled exactly how we liked. Quite a few choices to be had on this menu as well. If you are travelling with small children (who go to bed early) this would be the best resort to stay at as it is very low keyed and quiet. If you have issues with walking, I would recommend that you stay at the Canto as you would be close to all restaurants, bars and the pool is a nice size there too , Just that pool at the Canto is very busy all day long.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Great resort

Resort was well maintained, very clean, staff courteous & helpful. I even liked the quirky arrangement with the resort built into the village and part of the resort across the street. Travel to & from airport was a drawback

Friendly Fun Vallarta: Good Vibe Hotel!

The staff was friendly and work very hard to please guests, food was good could be more variety, rooms clean and good size. Amazing views and abundant of beautiful plants and flowers. Great location close to mall, shops, restaurants. Feel safe to walk out of resort and take buses or taxis to Malecon.