Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta Hotel: PV a at its best Sheraton Bougainvillea

This resort more than met our expectations. There was nothing we to complain about. The location to the Malecon is walkable, food excellent,staff friendly and efficient. We swam early every morning. Received good advice re tours. We had never been to PV and will return to this hotel next year. I have already recommended it to a friend.

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta: Good all around All inclusive

Firstly the area and property of the resort and its surroundings is beautiful with mountains and jungle. The resort itself is very clean and about a 45-1hour drive from the airport. The staff is very pleasant and aim to please, David and Moses were stand outs. The reins are very large and more than you will ever need. Don’t waste your money on the upgraded prestige package it provides very little for the money. The resort is close to snorkelling and other boat tours so no need to head into PV. T [... read more]he resort buffet for breakfast was great, like most resorts the buffet was mediocre for lunch and dinner. The lunch shack with tacos and plate lunch was good and the À la Carter’s were good. This is a quieter resort with not much to do at night. The pools and wether we’re perfect. The beach was small and the bay has a ton of boats, not the nicest but it did the job. I would recommend this resort to others overall. I would rate this resort a 4 out of 5

Riu Ventura: Worse Resort ever!!! star rating 2.5 to 3 the most

Seeing that I paid over $6,000 for a week my expectations were high seeing this is suppose to be a 5 star and equivalent to a Dreams resort. What went wrong 1. Food poisoning that my husband got from the sport bar (chicken wings) 2. Cancun is known for high winds, they choose the cheaper way and only put out umbrellas. Due to high winds, we only were able to sit on the beach 2 days as they advised that the umbrellas will fly away. They should have installed permanent Palapas. 3. No ent [... read more]ertainment during the day, they did Yoga at the pool for 30 min in the morning only 4. Buffett - TERRIBLE. When they cook your eggs, they cook them in advance for any type of egg and set them under a heat lamp 5. A La Carte - The Italian and Japan is Buffet??? To get your apps and desserts are buffet style, only the 1 main item is off the menu. I have never seen a part time buffet at an A La Carte. The Gourmet is horrible. The only good one is the Steak House. Of course, this is suppose to be a no reservation resort, but NOPE not the Steak House. We went to do the Italian restaurant at 7:10 PM and was told they were booked??? How can that be if there is no reservations needed and they close at 11PM. 6. No 24-hour room service 7. No Hot Tubs 8. Air Conditioner was broken 9. Putrid smell in our room and in the hall way of sewage. We went down to the front desk to ask about the smell and they were unsure. My husband who is a Plumber and Gas Fitter, went across the street to GoMart, and saw the workers working on the pipes. Obviously they were plugged. Eventually the smell was gone. The worse part was when they covered the smell in the Lobby with perfume. 8. The designated smoking area was in the middle of the ground with no shade what so ever 9. No drink service at beach or pool, you had to get your own drinks 10.Mayonnaise is left out in heat 24/7 11.Meant 4 other people that were sick from the food. Obviously there working stations are not cleaning properly and not being monitored 12.There are 3 Elevators only 2 worked. We took the stairs to get to the lobby and surprise it only takes you to the first floor. We went back up, and could not figure out how to get to the lobby. After roaming the halls there is a green sign with a person running, that is the stair case you need to take. Their were a total of 7 of us all strangers trying to figure this maze out. If there was a fire, this is a MAJOR LIFE RISK!!!! Huge disappointment for the price that we paid for 2 of us. They are using the RIU brand name, but truly are only a 2 or 3 star at the very most. The GOOD 1. Room is very clean and beds were comfortable

Secrets Huatulco: Amazing views and staff!

We had an amazing time at this resort, however it needs some updating. The views were exceptional and staff went above and beyond! Especially Carlo from Buffett! The drinks were wonderful and entertainment was top notch. They had various bands playing at the bar and the shows were fantastic.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Barceló

We enjoyed our stay at the Barcelo The food was awesome and we enjoyed the à la carts. Our room was kept very clean but we had difficulty adjusting the air conditioner and found the sheets very damp due to the excess humidity. We did not enjoy the towel game. There were not enough loungers available due to people from other areas ie Tropical etc using the beach front in front of the Colonial The staff was excellent

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay: Beautiful landscape

The hotel was nice and clean but had a musty smell and is outdated, could use updating, grounds are beautiful also pools very nice and clean and staff was all great Could also use 1 or 2 more restaurants, not many choices also no night life at all, great for older people who dont want night entertainment

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great Resort!

We had a great week. Beautiful sunny week with nice temperatures. Lots of fun doing activities on resort and one outing with Transat. The staff were nice and a special thanks to Armin Morales for making our week by greeting us in the mornings with a beautiful smile and just having us laugh which made a great way to start a day. The room was okay but the bathroom can be renovated. The food was delicious. All in all we had a great week!! Monique & Brian.

Riu Latino: It’s ok, not great.

This hotel is not 5 stars it’s 3 on a good day. My boyfriend and I arrived late that we missed dinner on the first night. So our option was the 24 hour snack bar, you know what we had to choose from, ham and cheese sandwiches and ice cold hot dogs that we were told to microwave. So 0 star on that. The beach was fantastic! It looks like a Cuba beach which is amazing, however if you want drinks on the beach you better be ready to wave down only 2 servers that serve the beach or participate in a lo [... read more]nnnnnnggggg sandy walk back to the pool bar. If you go to a Riu expect them to force the jungle/pink/white/neon parties every chance they get because that’s what you are paying for at Riu. I personally won’t go to a Riu again but that’s because it was all about parties. This resort is not the place if you want to relax and have good food. The buffets are the exact same every meal and they are mid at best. The restaurants are boring and barely a step up from the buffet. The only positive thing I have to say is that they upgraded us to a Riu Palace down the road 5 days in because they overbooked. And let me tell you the Palace was a large step up from the Latino. I would recommend this place to the fresh 18-22 year olds that don’t have kids and want to meet people. If you aren’t that category don’t go here.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Love this place

Our second time here and it was as good as the first. Good food, XX Beer, nice beach. Staff were great. PGA Golf course on the property is a bonus. We had a swim up room and it was refreshing after playing in the waves for till 2pm. Best vacation ever.

Grand Oasis Cancun: Amazing but way to big

Excellent hotel beautiful beach and pools. But with the booking we where not able to eat in the restaurants as they where booked for the week and there level that we where booked with was last if there was a space. Never offered the upper levels. So you ate at the buffet for the week. House keeping and bar replenishments where non existent for the week we had to run and ask daily to get towels and water The best part of the vacation was the weather

Crown Paradise Golden: Great experience!

People were wonderful, weather was impeccable. Not the nicest resort I’ve been to but the workers were amazing with the events that happened in Puerto Vallarta. Rooftop pool was my favourite place to be!

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Relaxing Resort

The rooms are great everything clean. The food and staff are amazing. Downside is the walk to the beach. Because that is what I go on vacation for. But if you like to stay at the pool, I would recommend this for you. The pool is heated you can go in early in the morning and in the evening.

Samba Vallarta: A delightful holiday

I found the grounds to be beautifully landscaped and extremely well maintained. The property was always clean and tidy. The buffet room and 2 ala carte restaurants were always spotless and food presentation excellent. My room was cleaned thoroughly everyday. Every staff member I interacted with showed me 100% great service. Their concierge, Rafael Oviedo provided top notch service to me when I approached him a few times during my stay.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: 3 Star at best

This hotel is a 3 star at best. After check in the time was around 10pm and there was absolutely nothing to eat. We were tired and hungry but when trying to ask no staff could speak English. When we got to our room (7106) the smell hit us like a ton of bricks. The smell of rotten cabbage and sewage was horrible. Not only the smell but we were missing a hairdryer, hangers, clean sheets and an extra cot that was ordered months in advance. I called the front desk right away and and was told we  [... read more]could move if we wanted to pay for an upgrade. I was not paying more to a hotel that was not willing to help in the first place. The room was also VERY outdated and full of mold. All the nobs on the closet doors fell off and same with the shower handle that was never fixed. Food was the typical 3 star resort food. Nothing 5 star about it! Chairs- If you want one get up very early to reserve one. I traveled with my mom who has mobility issues and there were times we couldn't enjoy the beach or pool because there was nowhere to sit. She also has a hard time with the loungers and there are no chairs. We ended up renting a mobility scooter so she could sit. I wouldn't go back and there are a ton of other places that are amazing for the same price.

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Great food and staff but the evenings are boring

There was a lot of good at Paradisus La Perla. The food was very good and the service from the staff at the pool and in the public areas was really attentive. They were friendly and definitely the highlight of the stay for our group of four. The downside is that this is sold as an adult resort, but you have to walk through the kids' section to get to most of the restaurants. The evening entertainment was lacking and there are no real places to hang out at night. The bars just felt like waiting  [... read more]areas for the restaurants rather than somewhere with a cool ambience. For two couples, it was boring in the evenings. The booking system for dinner is also a mess. The office is only open a few hours a day and they limit how many reservations you can make, so you have to keep coming back and queuing up just to talk to someone who eventually tries to sell you a timeshare. The app didn't work well either.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Wonderful vacation

The grounds, rooms, restaurants are all super well maintained. Service was excellent and the friendly welcoming staff added much to our stay. Lots of sargassum on the beach but that is beyond the resort’s control. They worked very hard to remove it.

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Sun and Sand

We travel to the Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'an Feb 13 through 23 with some friends. The staff is lovely and so helpful. Grounds are well kept. Food was good. You won't go hungry. Drinks were plentiful. Entertainment was ok at this resort much better at the sister resorts which we had access to. The nice thing about this resort is that its quiet if you want to be around the action its only a trolly ride away. There were a few things that not 100% but nothing that would make me not return. Most [... read more] people we spoke with are return travelers to this resort which is nice to hear. We would definitely go back. Can't wait until the next trip..

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Amazing Resort!

This Resort was amazing from start to finish of our trip. The rooms, grounds, pools, beaches, staff and food exceeded my expectations and I would return again in the future! The lazy river was great, the wildlife was abundant and the evening show and entertainment staff were wonderful!

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Great hotel

The property is really nice. The staff are awesome and food was also good. The a la carte restaurants should get booked ahead of time (download the app) it’s not on the beach but just a short golf cart away. I stayed at COBA side and there is only 1 bar at the beach that we were able to order from - silly if you ask me. Giving 4 stars because there is always room for improvement

Riu Lupita: Good service at average resort

Service was good! People like Carlos(supervisor ?)in the buffet was always very welcoming and couldn’t do enough it seemed. And also the server Sayman was eager to please too. Santos and Bianca in the main bar were excellent and very friendly. Delphino worked the beach bar (mostly) and was also very good and friendly. Overall the service was good even at the check in/lobby. When we needed or asked for something they did their best to do it quickly. Whether a request in person or through  [... read more]the RIU app. (A very handy tool to know what is open(or available) or what shows are on each day at the theatre or to make a complaint (about the room for example) although there were very few for us over our 2 week stay! The beach shuttle works as it should w a very friendly driver who usually plays “local Latin music” which helps get the day started off with a smile and a tapping foot! He “fist pumps” every single rider and always has a big smile and a Hola or Buenas dias! Now for some constructive criticisms. Entertainment: Some nights we enjoyed it and some nights it felt like we were at a high school musical or at a budget friendly resort. (Which I guess, some may call the Lupita). For what we paid however, this is not in our “budget friendly category”. So for what we paid, we were a little disappointed. The grounds were ok. The rooms and buildings are ok. However, Everything is showing its age. Dirty and a little uneven walkways with grease and oil spills from vehicles on the pavement to and from our room(I personally would never walk barefoot around this resort). Our room was on the other side of the tennis court,(I wouldn’t recommend it as there seemed to be better blocks/units around the quiet pool) We had to mostly walk by where all the buses were parked. We had to walk through this to get to our room or take longer to walk around it. Not a big deal but of course we always took the shorter route. Pools - the main pool is dirty. The water felt slimy and the smell was bad. We had the feeling it was getting pee-d in and not getting scrubbed clean each day. The tiles were slimy the whole time we were there. The “relaxing pool” was better and was also a quiet escape from the music and busyness of the main pool. The main pool had a bubble party and a few other fun events and activities throughout our stay(2 weeks-which we felt was 1 week too long). Lots of wildlife around and not an issue for us as we love animals! The stray cats had a little house and food/water provided. There was a sign saying they were spayed/neutered and had up to date vaccines. (Hope this is true). The cute “coaties” (a native rodent type species) were everywhere but didn’t bother us. Even though they were scouring everyone’s tables looking for food. Loads of birds, geckos and iguanas mostly around the quiet pool. Food was ok at the buffet. Service at all restaurants was good. The Mexican, Italian and steak house (a La carte choices) were ok but the Italian and Mexican is not organized well. When 7pm comes you need to be right at the entrance or you won’t get a seat. Then you will have to wait for an hour to get in. The steak house is different as you need a reservation. However - At 7am “on the morning of” you need to line up in front of the buffet restaurant to secure your spot. 7am is early and you should be there a few minutes before as there are always those people who don’t see any lines and feel they can just walk to the front. This happened a few times throughout our stay but for the most part people were good and respectful. Breakfast at the beach is almost non existent. We tried it once and decided to have breakfast before heading there. The shuttle would drop you off near 5th avenue and that worked great for us. Did that many times. So I would give the Lupita 3 stars overall. Needs a little tlc. Needs better entertainment. Better organizational for the a La Cartes.