Lovely Resort!

Lovely place. Friendly. Nice set up. Nice bonus that there was kayaks and room safe included! Everything faces the ocean. Our room was a tad musty smelling... I unloaded my clothes onto shelves, which I wouldn't do next time. We received prompt help with any concerns. Found all lost items. Room was safe. Left my computer and phone several times. Lovely staff folks and lots of activity directors. Surprised there was no late disco dancing, but there was dancing on the beach dancefloor a couple of  [... read more]late evenings. I went to work and got a lot done and was well fed while the 2-16 year old girls I brought played happily and safely throughout this small resort.

Amazing Hotel-----But

Older Hotel very clean all areas including rooms. Food is excellent. Staff very friendly.Sand coarse on bare feet, 8 lane highway in front of hotel, not for people who are walkers. Sea not for swimming

Great resort

The staff, as always is amazing and we do enjoy their friendly manner and willingness to accommodate us...thanks. The areas we were not happy with were: - the amount of second hand smoke in the lobby on a day that we had to stay in due to the rain -the unorganized manner breakfast and supper were arranged on the rainy days, the line ups were horrendous -as we stayed at this resort many times we found this time the food select to be smaller in number however the addition of the pizza oven at the  [... read more]beach restaurant was nice.

The name says it all - Friendly Vallarta!

We were very satisfied with our recent stay in this hotel, from the beginning till the end. From the check-in, restaurants and bars, daily activities and things to do, extremely friendly staff and generally very pleasant place to stay for family vacation. We are currently looking to book a January or February stay at this hotel. I cannot think of one negative thing to say simply because here is no reason for it.

Very friendly Friendly!

Everthing people have said about about the hotel is true. Friendly, clean, wonderful staff. The food is another story. How could anybody say dinner buffet was good. It was completely inedible. Unrecognizable and barely warm!!! Three nights the main was spaghetti - including the Mexico Fiesta on the beach. Another night PANCAKES. Had trouble puting a salad together. The dressings were so watered down they had no flavor at all. We have stayed there before when it was Hola and the food was pretty g [... read more]ood. Too Bad!!!! I would recommend this hotel if food isn't important, or plan to go out, which is what we did.

Fantastic Trip

This resort lives up to its name. The staff are very friendly. The resort is definitely aging, bit is still comfortable and inviting. We had a beautiful 8th floor view of the ocean. The food is so so. Could be better, could be worse. I would recommend the Sunset restaurant for the fantastic breakfasts, and the snack bar for the delicious pizzas. Overall, great time and I would return.

BEAUTIFUL RESORT !

MY HUSBAND TOOK ME ON THIS RESORT FOR MY 52 ND BIRTHDAY BOY AND I HAD A GREAT TIME! IT WAS 4 OF US THAT WENT TO THIS RESORT......... MY BIRTHDAY WAS CELEBRATED IN THE GOURMET RESTURANT AND THE GUYS THERE DID A BEAUTIFUL HAPPY BIRTHDAY DINNER TOGETHER WITH A SONG AND CAKE !(THANKS GUYS) I MUST SAY THIS RESORT WAS VERY "FRIENDLY "THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL ! THEY LISTEN TO ALL YOUR NEEDS ESPECIALLY ( DOUBLE/DOUBLE,(SERGIO) IN DINING, LORE IN THE COFFE BAR, CRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ/ LIZ BZVAJAS/PAULINE IN GU [... read more]EST SERVICE . JUAN CARLOS IN DINING ......... IT'S TRULY CALLED THE FRIENDLY . EVERYONE AT THAT RESORT MADE OUR TRIP VERY MEMORABLE AND WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK TO THIS RESORT. THE ROOM WAS HOMLY THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS THE WASHROOM IN THE ROOM IT WAS ALWAYS DAMP (MAYBE A FAN IN TH WASHROOM WOULD WORK) IN ALL OUR TRIP WHICH INCLUDES 4 OF US WAS GREAT! GOOD FOOD/AMAZING ENTERTANMENT/FRIENDLY STAFF/ EVERY THING WAS UP TO STANDARD FOR OUR LIKINGS ! CONTINUE THE GREAT JOB GUYS ........AMAZING CREW !

Tolerable

this was our second stay at this resort. However was hoping that from the last time we were there in 2014 that they would of changed the buffet. same food everyday. nothing really changed. was disappointed as well that they kicked us out of our room on day of departure early 12 noon. when our bus did not pick us up until 5 p.m. that same evening. so basically we had to hang around the resort or go downtown. when we could of relaxed in our hotel room in needed to be. I believe that to accomodate  [... read more]the guest. changes like this shud be in place.

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 .

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!

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.

Awsome place to be

Still at the Friendly...been here 4 or 5 times before, son & daughter joined us this time & love it. The name speaks for itself, food great, beach the best and service better than the best. Will return again.

Very well done

we will return to this resort the staff was excellent the food was very good pool and beach area also very good I also used the gym ,sauna steam hot tub area every morning it was the best part of my day . the water arobics were so fun and the best i ever have tried. the activities were always going on and i credit that staff as when they wernt trying to entertain you they were always busy doing something. cant wait to return to this resort next time we will stay at least 10 days rather then just [... read more] 7

Great staff, very friendly

No complaints, very nice layout of the resort, enjoyed the entertainment and food was decent. Overall we were very satisfied with our first experience at Friendly resort minus the hard beds. We would definitely return the this resort.

Great resort

Great place to stay, very clean and all the staff is great they are there for the guests and make it a pleasure to be there, the food was good the drinks were great. I would recomend this place. had a great time

Friendly vallarta

I was not happy at all with the hotel, it is an all inclusive and there was nothing to do for adults. The bar was not even a bar and did not have anyone tending it until the evening. The was no entertainment at all in the evening. It is like a 3 star for young families as everything seems to shut down after dinner. I would not recommend this resort to anyone that wants to experience Mexico at all. There was not even a mini bar/fridge at this resort

The name says it all

Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable, however maid service was inconsistent as towels and cups were not replaced daily. Food was good and tasty. Definitely would recommend to others.

NO BETTER VALUE AT THIS PRICE POINT

The Friendly Hola has become my go-to home away from home each time I visit PV. While I am sure every resort has its own something to offer......when you find what meets your needs and expectations.....why bother to keep looking! The hotel is perfectly located for walking, or short bus or taxi rides into the downtown area. Sorianas is right across the street for any of your extra purchases. The hotel is immaculately kept....one just has to make peace with the smoking in public places in Mexico!  [... read more]For me; the resort is the perfect size...I am not fond of the ambience of the mega-resort.......the Friendly Hola is 350 rooms or so. The food is plentiful, well prepared and the staff will go out of their way to prepare what you like....all you need to do is ask! But it is the staff that really completes the perfect picture at this resort. Review after review has gone into the exceptional personalized care each and every one of their staff members provide; and I can only support these comments!! The best way I can describe it......is when you are a guest there, you feel like you are being invited into a family......the Friendly Hola family!! Abraham...have my chair ready and waiting please!! Carol

Fantastic

everything fitted our needs.a week of peaceful enjoyable sun and tequila.great people.great service.come back for sure.i would strongly recommend to all my friends and family.please visit puerto vallarta