Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Fantastic Stay!

My partner and I stayed here for 7 nights and it was amazing! This was our first time in the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico. We flew with Air Transat both ways which was a breeze! The package booked through Tripcentral was both easy and convenient thanks to Rachel Guindon who made it all happen. She was there to answer all of my questions very thoroughly and chose perfect flight times for us. Thank you! There were signs outside of the airport that lead us to the shuttle that took us to the resor [... read more]t. We even got a little history lesson on the bus by the Air Transat Rep! We had to wait a couple of hours before checking in since we were there before the time but the Decameron staff held onto our bags for us while we used the time to eat. The staff actually upgraded our room to one with 1 king bed on a top floor by the adult only pool. We were so thankful for this. The service here is incredible by the way. They always had smiles on their faces, willing to help and were super efficient. Special shoutout to Leo, Vidal, and Yair for your great service. Also to our housekeeper (so sorry I forgot her name but she was our housekeeper from feb 8-15th room 5424) And to Samantha & Ignacio (On site air transat reps) who helped us choose the perfect excursions and were super educated and hilarious! The beach gets packed earlier in the day so finding side by side chairs in the shade can get tough but people on the beach were super friendly and made room for us when they saw us searching for a place. There are quite the number of iguanas around the resort. Do not pet them or feed them. They’re super cute and harmless though! Let them do their thang. On our second day there we saw fireworks at the resort which we loved and another day we celebrated Mexican Fiesta day throughout the complex. Every restaurant and bar had something special going on one even had a Mariachi band! The food was okay to be honest we didn’t expect 5 star meals as this is not a 5 star resort but LOTS of options for everybody! The best buffet is the one by building 4 pool close to the beach bar. They have the most options including pizza and create your own pasta. The snack bars are great too. Burgers are there are good. They always have chips and guac so if you’re on the hunt for that then go here. Overall we loved this trip. The weather and wonderful staff made us wish we were still there. We will be back for sure. TIPS: -Stay in block 4 or 5 for quieter adult pool & bars. Also close to a nice snack bar , theatre, disco and local shops & towel exchange. -Must wake up early as the staff start booking reservations for a la cart restaurants at 8:30. First come first serve . We went to Rodizio, Piccolo and Jap Jap. The Italian Piccolo one has the best tasting food. -Just down the road (toward the disco and theatre) is a convenience store which has snacks, and cigarettes for cheaper than the resort and better selection. - If your package includes a city tour DO IT! You will get to go to some cool places including a few local shops, flea market in downtown Vallarta, a beautiful church and an authentic tequila experience in the mountains. -If you think you’ll be leaving the resort or buying literally anything while you’re there , have lots of pesos. The hotels exchange rate isnt terrible but might as well exchange money before you leave. When we went to Cancun we found that there was more chances to use USD but not here. Pesos is the way to go. - If you’re looking for a party resort, this is not the place for you. We found a lot of the other vacationers were more senior who enjoyed fun but mostly relaxation. Perfect for us but not everyone. -The gift shop charges 10 pesos for plastic bags (good for them) so bring your own if you need them. -The room safe also costs about 30 pesos a day and phone calls even local ones aren’t free. You can see the cashier (also is the one who does currency exchange) to set this up. -Go to the buffet when it first opens or after 8 pm if you’re looking to avoid the line ups and busy times. -Check out the daily theatre shows at 9:30PM everyday! They’re great! - WiFi in common areas only not in the rooms.

Riu Flamingos: Excellent Resort

Absolutely loved this place, it’s very clean and lots of fun, the entertainment is great nightly and the food was great what more could you ask for. The beach is also phenomenal for Puerto Vallarta area.

Decameron Isla Coral: Up and Comer

The location of the resort was amazing! Beautiful beach and a very lively and friendly city! Overall the resort itself was a big disappointment. I did find out that it wasn't fully open yet and was still "working out its kinks" so I do give it some mercy there. The rooms were clean and spacious, the food was overall good but repetitive. And don't expect any food or drink after 10 pm unless you're wanting to walk the town at that time. The beach was the absolute best part of the whole trip but [... read more] next time I will be using a different resort

Decameron La Marina: Not what we were expecting

We have not experienced an all-inclusive holiday quite like this one. We believe that this hotel should not be renting their rooms out as they are still under renovations. We were on the sixth floor Oceanview which was beautiful But that was the only good thing about this hotel. Every morning we were woken up by people working on rooms above us on the seventh floor. It was constant banging nailing drilling hammering noises. They opened January 20, 2020 and still have not installed railings on th [... read more]e stairs. We only had one working elevator the other one was not in service our whole stay. We had one day where both elevators were down and we were forced to take the stairs which I was very frightened by got dizzy stuck to the wall and by the time I reached the sixth floor I wanted to puke. It is very dangerous as it is all concrete and a huge opening where anyone could fall all the way down. The pool was freezing cold as it only got an hour of sun a day. Because they had buildings on each side of the pool blocking the sun. Luckily for us we were considered a four-star which allowed us to go to the other three resorts. Our food wasn’t great so we would walk to the other resort where it was a little bit better. There was only one entertainment show a night which would be Mexican music, karaoke, a live band one night and only for an hour to two hours. Our first few mornings we couldn’t get any coffee until the restaurants opened up at 8 AM. We didn’t have a mini fridge or a coffee maker in our room. By the third morning they had coffee in the snack area starting at 6 AM. It was so hard to find a staff member that spoke English Which made it hard to order food, drinks, or ask any questions. The staff were extremely helpful where they could be an extremely Pleasant. We are very glad that we didn’t spend the extra for our three kids to join us. There was nothing to do there for children. This was our first time at an all inclusive resort in Mexico and I am sad to say that we will not be returning. We have been to several all-inclusive resorts before and never ever experienced anything like this.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Simply the best

Finally, a resort we were fully enjoying in every aspect (as an extended family): - 20-30 minutes away (depending on the traffic) from the airport - clean rooms with functional A/C; furniture reasonably dated - thoughoutful layout and scenic view - clean territory and amenities - AWESOME food selection at the buffet and snack bar - WARM swimming pools - lively animation - quality Kids/Teens club (arcades, pool, pingpong, air hockey) - convenient ocean access My only issue was quite a [... read more] bit of smoking by the pools and at the lounge area. Overall, amazing. Definitely coming back.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Great resort!

We have been at this resort 3 times over the past 3 years. The grounds, food and especially the staff are exceptional. Always someone willing to help. The access to downtown is a big plus to our time there.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Would Go Back!

Enjoyed the week. Friendly professional staff in all areas from wait staff, entertainment staff, room staff. Was very impressed with the efforts this resort is making to being environmentally conscious. Looked forward to the dinners as food in each location was excellent. A big shout out to the entertainment staff, their nightly shows were great.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Minor irritations.

Overall pleasant experience. Food, fairly good, room big, comfortable and clean. Grounds, well maintained. Staff, work hard and friendly. Irritations, we had to buy our own tonic water as the upstairs bar seldom had any. Ridiculous method of reserving a table at the a-la-cart restaurants which required joining a lineup at 7.30 a.m. to get a numbered card to make the reservation at 8.00 a.m. Didn't bother. The bikes are only available for guided tours twice a week. Not allowed out on your own t [... read more]o explore.

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta: great place with some minor accessibility issues

Lovely location and property. Staff was very friendly. Booked because it was advertised as an accessible property as I am currently in a wheelchair. However while the property itself was accessible throughout, the room itself could have been better. The shower was accessible but did not have a fold down bench, so staff brought in a plastic patio chair with arms which was difficult. There was no door to the bathroom. Stayed in the old part as the new part for some reason did not have access [... read more]ible rooms which seems odd to me as it apparently was recently renovated.

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Fabulous service, food and location

All the staff provided quick, friendly service with a smile. The food was very good with a nice variety. Our ocean view room on the 3rd floor provided all we needed with great view of pool, ocean and mountains. Loved the sunsets. We chose Buenaventura for its location close to The Malecon. 10 to 15 minute walk depending on how many shops you stop in along the way. Excursions to the Marina and Bucerias went very smoothly using the bus system. Lots to do in PV. We'll be back and definitely stay at [... read more] Buenaventura again.

Krystal Puerto Vallarta: Great beach. Ocean view 👌

Stayed on the 8th floor of new building. Ocean view was amazing! Saw 2 humpbacks from the balcony. The view was a great mix of the ocean/beach, mountains and city. The food was okay. Bed was comfy, room was new and clean. Id go back.

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta: Would Book Again!

Stayed at The Hilton January 31 - February10. Overall very clean hotel with excellent staff. Food was probably the best tasting for an all inclusive that I have experienced but this is subjective. Two main pools - one warm but one very cold. WiFi only available in public areas unless you are a Hilton Honours member or they ask you to pay $10/day US. (HINT ... go on line and register as a Hilton Honours Member for free. They will send you a membership number. Show this number at the desk  [... read more]and you will get free WiFi in your room .) Too far to walk to the Malecon but cab ride is only 85-120 pesos. Will likely stay at this hotel again next year.

Costa Club Punta Arena: Get what you pay for, but nice

This has been my 2nd time here I like the staff they have become my friends and specially "Nekko" he's the best to help or assists very helpful This is not a 5 star but good place to stay. Staff are great, friendly and always willing to help. There are no elevators, but they did accommodate me by giving me a room on the ground floor, because I have a knee replacement Food is ok everyone can find something to eat and the Ala Cart restaurant is good which you can make reservations daily to eat n [... read more]ightly. The grocery store "Mega" is next door. They put on a lot of shows nightly, most shows are in Mexican so you cant understand. There are lots of Mexicans that stay there with the family/kids and seem to cater to them more Not a place to relax just party, sleep and eat. WIFI only works up at the lobby bar and the beach you can not swim there is a big undertow. Very clean there too the staff are always cleaning

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Home Away From Home

Although this resort is older, it is so clean , with beautiful grounds, hardworking staff, and a great beach. Total relaxation is here! Nightly shows are excellent. The number of repeat guests is amazing - a true testament for this resort.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Family fun

This was our third family vacation at the Marival and a great time was had by all. Marival is family friendly, staff is exemplary, efficient, and always helpful! We had special requests due to allergies and all a la cart chefs and captains were venry accommodating. Entertainment was family friendly and enjoyed by all. Cleaning staff and gardeners do a great job of keeping the place in tip top shape! We had a lovely vacation!

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Good for the price

Nice hotel , food was good but not great..Birds were a problem at the outside food restaurants. Really great a la carte options. Friendly staff and great location. Have been here twice but will try somewhere else next time to switch it up.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Amazing resort!

The resort was very clean, the room was spacious and the staff was fantastic. We enjoyed all of the meals at the specialty restaurants and the buffet did not disappoint. The beach was awesome and it was just a short walk to Bucerías.

Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol: Great resort

Staff were friendly and very helpful. Food outstanding. Clean,clean,clean. Good entertainment. Pools were good. Other than being moved from our room because of a flood and having to move again three days later all was good.

Plaza Pelicanos Club: Exceptional service

I think this is a great hotel at reasonable price. It was close to the romantic zone so quick Uber or good walk takes you to gallergies and shops. Best part of the resorts the staff who go out of their way to be helpful. I liked the smaller resort as dining, cafe and bar are easily accessible.

Samba Vallarta: Excelente!!

Eight days of cloud (2 of those rain :(), and one day of sun. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But.... still had a lovely vacation. The Samba is a small but such a friendly resort. Walking distance to Bucerias, which is something I did almost daily along the beach. The rooms are large and the cleaning staff does a wonderful job. I appreciate the fridge and the safe, (at no additional charge). The grounds are kept nicely. But the staff.... the best in Mexico I’m sure. Salvador, Martin, Carolina, Bruno, John [... read more]ny, Julio and of course my boy Cheke. 🙂. Oh, and of course the front desk and bellboys. 👌🏼 The food is great, (especially the chicken). Wish there was mole de pollo. The a la cartes were also fantastic. Make sure you do the bike tours.