Great resort! Great location!

The Grand Decameron Bucerias is a very nice resort, within walking distance of centro Bucerias. The resort is spread out with several different blocks of rooms and 6 pools. So there's lots of choice whether you want quiet or more active. The beach is wide and has lots of palapas for shade. There's also free use kayaks, which was fun for our group. There are 2 main buffets, we liked the one by the activity pool, there was a nice selection of foods to choose from. I did find that food was [... read more] never hot though, just warm, not sure if it's because the steam tables weren't turned up enough or because the lids were never closed. The staff was helpful and attentive.The other buffet had less selection I found, but the food was hot. It gets busy though, I prefer not to wait. We did a few a la cartes, the best was Mediterranean (Italian) it was awesome!! The Brazilian was good too if you like your meat! The pools were a little on the cool side, but once you're in, it's fine. The rooms are standard, beds were firm, they have mattress toppers on request, good water pressure and no shortage of hot water. AC worked really well! I found all staff were friendly and made us feel like they were happy to have us there. There was nightly shows early by the pool and then at the amphitheater at 9:30. There was guests of all walks of life, leaning more to 50+ there were families as well. We really enjoyed our stay, and would be happy to return again.

Wonderful vacation at a GREAT Resort

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Decameron. Many options of all sorts to do and see. Huge beach, great food, friendly staff. VERY CLEAN EVERYWHERE. Nothing to complain about. I only suggest doing something about the limited beach palapas.

Amazing Resort

The Grand Decameron is a very beautiful resort well maintained! The staff is very welcoming and friendly! The food at all restaurants was well prepared! The room at Block One was very clean. Thank you to everyone!

Pretty good

It’s decent resort for the money you spend. Rooms are basic but everything was functional and clean. We stayed closer to the beach m, which we loved. The grounds are well kept and there are lots of activities during the day for those interested. Food was basic but good quality and you could always find something decent. It’s super close to Bucerías town centre which is such a great way to shake it up, roam around and eat authentic local food if you’re sick of all inclusive. We did the 20 min bea [... read more]ch walk to town a few times - picturesque, safe and lots of great places to eat/ drink either on the beach or in town. The beach is beautiful and stretches out into each direction. The ocean is not your crystal clear turquoise paradise water, but clean. There are sting rays and water snakes to watch out for but it didn’t stop us from swimming every day. Shuffle your feet when you’re walking into the ocean to avoid stepping on anything. Very close to Puerta Vallarta for city exploration, excursions, whale watching and La Caletas coast visits (highly recommend).

Great Place, would go again

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias is a very good resort, clean and well maintained, meal services very good, nice beach area with darker sand, clean water with no sea grass at all during January, bikes and kayaks available free of charge, local village right next to the resort and further down a good trail taking you to resorts south of this location, rooms very clean with a small fridge to, Wi-Fi was better than expected being available on the balcony of rooms in block 4 and also along the wall  [... read more]where the Ocean front rooms were ( could have been good other locations too ), pools not so large or deep. Not a night person the evening music could be loud depending on the room location, Block 4 was fairly good to not hear it too loudly however if the room was between Block 4 and 3 some additional noise from the deliveries early in the morning to the restaurant. Shower is a little dated still more than acceptable with plenty of hot water. In the future I would consider going again, also at time of our booking was one of the best priced places in the region.

Great stay second visit would definitely recommend.

My friend and I visited this resort for a week Jan 11-17 2025. We had a wonderful stay. Our room was spacious and clean, the food was delicious with a lot of selection and so were the a la carte restaurants. The drinks were plentiful and the bartenders were excellent. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful and I would recommend this resort to anyone. Friends, families and couples. It seemed to be an older crowd, but maybe that is because it is farther from Puerto Vallarta. We did tak [... read more]e an Uber there one day and it was about 30CAD each way. Cons: The wifi did not work in our room. I was in block 3 near the lobby, but when we were in our room we could not connect. I know 3rd world problem, but just letting you know. However it was awesome on the beach near the bar and by the pools. 2nd Con was the Westjet rep. We decided to book an excursion and booked through him afterwards finding out that it would have been cheaper to book online direct. Also he told us we had to leave the resort at 6:15am, only to reach the office and be told that we didn't have to be there until 9am. So we could have had breakfast and a more leisure morning instead of starving and sitting at the office for an additional 2.5 hrs. Apparently they sent the rep an email of the time change and he did not forward that to us. So do yourself a favor and book online direct with the actual companies.

Clean friendly resort

The grounds are very well kept with maintenance crews always around. Every morning crew was out raking lawns picking up leaves. Pool areas were washed down every night when pools closed. Bathrooms were cleaned through out the day many times. Few toilets had no seat. Wifi in all common areas. Had to be on balcony to get it at room (block2)

Best location All inclusive in Bucerias

We just arrived home from an unforgettable time at the Royal Decameron in Bucerias. It had the right vibe for us, it was not pretentious but absolutely offered what we needed in order to relax and completely enjoy our stay. The rooms and grounds are meticulously kept, and the staff are amazing. The food was very good at the restaurants, and completely decent (at times very good) at the buffets, we did not encounter any stomach issues at all throughout the trip. We stayed in block 5, which is gre [... read more]at if you want a more quiet setting. The italian restaurant piccolos was the best that we tried on the resort. The shows were entertaining, and the nightclub had it's moments (dead some of the time but occasionally bumping on the dancefloor). The beach is clean, the waves are a good size to play in, and the hotel offers kayaking and paddleboarding. There were just enough chairs for people on the beach, depending on the time of day. There were lots of vendors coming to sell wares at the beach, but they were okay (just be aware). Notable - this is not the most expensive/fancy resort but it has the best location and vibe for enjoying the town of bucerias. The hotel intersects a main road which leads into bucerias and along the way you will find dozens of nice restaurants, live music, art, a market, and a very hip scene for travellers to check out. 3 blocks up the hill from the hotel is the mexican big box store called Chedrauis and you can pick up anything you need there for fair prices, as well as a bank across the road to exchange and get change for tips. We noticed that the other guests had floaty mattresses that they would put onto the loungers to give them more cushioning - they were after all hard plastic (clean though) - you may want to buy one of these or if you're lucky someone leaving may give you theirs when they go. If you're looking for the best burger in bucerias its a 15 minute walk to a place called the Burguer Lab - its a hole in the wall, but the best burger, brought a tear to our eyes. Kensho was another nearby restaurant which we loved, they had an excellent pad thai and mussels. Many excellent choices for whatever cuisine you'd like, within walking distance. We were able to relax and rejeuvenate at the resort, we were treated well, we ate well and really enjoyed the proximity to the action in bucerias. Next time we will stay for 10 to 14 days as 7 was not enough. Thanks to everyone at the Decameron! Hasta luego

Great resort

Very well kept resort, awesome food with good selection, drinks were great and the staff was friendly and helpful and the beach was amazing!! Lots of green space and always had loungers available and I will definitely be returning next year!!

Another awesome vacation

This hotel is close to shopping and beautiful beaches. The food gets boring after 2 weeks but I have always found plenty to eat. The staff are excellent. There are places to go walking to either the left or right of the resort. Just follow the street or path. They also offer some nice excursions for a fee. I did the whale watching and the tour of Mexican life to the Rancho Palma Real. Both were great!

Awesome time at Decameron

We had a great time. Nice pools, food at buffets was tasty and we enjoyed the a la cartes. Beds were very comfortable, had great sleeps. Grounds were kept nice and tidy.a great first Mexican experience for my friend.

A nice resort

The grounds were immaculate and rooms were very clean. The staff in the dining and bar areas were very happy and accommodating. I think the food was ok. It was too americanized and bland. It was fresh and clean in the area though. All in all a nice experience

Best place EVER

Room was a bit of drag . But food staff pools beach people selling stuff and staff including room cleaners all very great and I spent alot on tip to show my gratitude.. bar tenders were amazing and will return next year 10 stars

Meh resort

The a la cart Jap Jap was terrible. And the buffet food was bland and birds constantly eating rhe bread. Staff was friendly in the buffets. The maid was amazing and did a fantastic job. All in all I would rate this resort poor

Fantastic Vacation!

This resort is very large but very well designed, with multiple pools & restaurants so we never felt crowded or had to wait for anything. The grounds are beautifully taken care of and the beach is beautiful! It was very wavy the week we were there so there wasn't much ocean swimming - but we did get to see dolphins a couple of mornings! The drinks and food were consistent and tasty. We ventured into town a few times and loved the experience. It was very walkable and we felt safe. My only  [... read more]slightly negative comment is in regards to the rooms- they're very basic with not a lot of storage. I know one doesn't go on vacation to stay in the room but a few upgrades would improve the experience!

Wonderful experience

The resort is very picturesque and lovely. The staff were very welcoming and warm. Food was plentiful, varied and well prepared. The entertainment at the theatre and poolside was delightful and fun. All in all a wonderful trip.

Great Resort

We spent a week at this resort in April. It is an older resort but very well maintained. Our room was very clean and we had hot showers at any time of the day. Alot of care goes into the beautiful grounds. We found something to eat at all the restaurants. The staff at this resort go above and beyond to make people happy. We loved our housekeeper, Marisa, in block 4. Such a kind and helpful lady. If you are looking for a fantastic massage go see Elizabeth at Massage Carolina, on the beach, which  [... read more]is very close to the resort. Try the free bicycles at the resort. A beautiful bike path is close by. We definitely will go back.

Pleasantly suprised!

We absolutely loved this resort! We were looking for an inexpensive last-minute vacation when we booked this resort and reading some of the reviews, our expectations were low. Although the rooms are dated, they were very clean. The grounds are also kept extremely clean and manicured. The service was excellent in all areas. Shout out to Hamid at the beach bar and Erick at the buffet restaurant! The staff were friendly and happy. The food was very good with a good variety daily. The beach is  [... read more]amazing! We loved that despite the size of the resort, it didn't feel like it. Rarely did we have to wait in line for anything and could always find chairs on the beach. The resort's proximity to Bucerias was also a big plus! We are already planning our return trip next year!

Great location

This wasn’t my first stay at this resort and I always enjoy my time there. However, there was no pico de gallo this time. I was looking forward to the fresh pico and chips! The reservation system needs to be changed. The Al la carte restaurants are sold out within 5 minutes and if someone cancels there is no way to let’s others know. The beach bars are enjoyable for the warm evenings and great for people watching. More lounge chairs are needed for the beach and pools. There is about ha [... read more]lf the amount since Covid. People reserve the chairs by putting their towels on them early in the morning and don’t show up for hours. The food is hit and miss but there was always something good. The Al la carts were great. I would go back again as I know what to expect but if you are looking for luxury this isn’t the place.

2024 vacation

The hotel was in need of some updating but overall was ok. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had lots of choices for places to eat at the resort and the food was good for the most part and plentiful. The fresh fruit was awesome. We discovered Oye Henry's Seafood grill right on the beach and we ate lunch there twice. We did the Sunset Cruise but unless you are looking for a "booze cruise" I wouldn't recommend it. We hired a drive [... read more]r and guide who took us into Puerto Vallarta for a tour and some shopping at the markets and we enjoyed that. I would say that if you are travelling with anyone with mobility issues you should maybe look at a smaller place; this complex is huge.