Riu Flamingos: A pleasant stay

RIU Jalisco is a great place to spend a relaxing week.The grounds and common areas are beautiful, spacious and clean.There appear to be plenty of loungers at the pools and beach. The staff are very pleasant and the food is great. One feature we really liked is that all restaurants are available on a first come first served basis.We never had a problem getting a seat at any restaurant. We chose a standard room which only had a couple of little chairs and a pub table. In future I would upgrade to  [... read more]a room with easy chairs or a sofa. The floor of the shower stall was very slippery; an accident waiting to happen.The Sunwing staff were at the resort every day and were very helpful.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Decent, but not a 5 star!

Where to start? We travel lots and LOVE the RIU Hotel chain. This was no different - we loved it as well. Grounds are kept immaculate, rooms cleaned whenever you need it to be basically... nice turn down service. Housekeeper was wonderful. Pools, and beach areas clean. Bar service is awesome, and extends to the beach as well, which is right behind the pool bar! Waiters come serve you on the beach. Fabulous service! Entertainment was so so... caught a couple of shows - Michael jackson, and Th [... read more]e Circus), but weren't going out of our way not to miss one LOL... (I wish the violinist was playing in the lounge) not just in or outside of the restaurant... I didn't like the fact that the pool bar closes at 6:30 - leaving a couple of options - the sports bar, or the lounge, and that the lounge entertainment ( a pianist/singer) left when the "show" started, and wasn't there every night. I felt the lounge should have ongoing entertainment for people who wanted to just chill and have some drinks. The buffet food was 3 star at best - very repetitive ALL week ( we were there for 2) and although you could always find something good to eat, it was not anything outstanding. I have to mention the Alonsio, our favorite server was amazing, however... the best server we have ever had! Look for him - his section is the one closest to the pasta station/ soup bread area. He's the best! The room was pretty nice, we were in an "oceanview junior" suite that also had a jetted tub. Problem was the tub was super narrow, and I am not a big girl, and essentially the whole jetted tub experience was non existent, because you have no room to move, and for the water to swish around.. so disappointing! The view was great, but - I have to say, we have stayed at the RIU Vallarta in a "partial ocean view" and the view THERE was better! The ocean view at RIU Palace is confined to between the inside edges of the hotel - because you are pushed back, whereas the partial ocean view had a better broader scope of the ocean! So, in a nutshell we would not pay extra for this suit again... we would go with a partial. To answer a few common questions: The beer in the room refrigerator which is stocked daily is Tecate Original. Also replenished daily is water, soft drinks, club soda etc. There is also Dos Equis, Tecate Light and Bohemia at the restaurants, lounge, sports bar. There is a coffee maker in the room - the coffee is also stocked daily. There is a magnifying mirror in the room about 3 Xs magnifying - so if you're eyes need something a bit stronger, be sure to bring your own. We would recommend it, yes, and we would go back - BUT we would likely go to the Varrata before this one. The Vallarta was just a funner experience over- all - we have been there twice. Love this stretch of beach!

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Simply Amazing.

From the 5 Star food to the service of all the friendly staff & management, the Resort is nothing short of Amazing, & the quality of life that can be found here is exquisite. Beautiful sand beaches, Gorgeous Green Palm Trees, how could you not find yourself in a piece of Heaven wishing you didn't have to go home !! Definitely would recommend again !

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Great Resort and Staff!

A group of seven girls and I spent a week at Marival and we had a great time. Two of the girls are vegans and the staff accommodated their dietary needs. Special thanks to Victor and Jullion for going above and beyond to making sure our stay was enjoyable. The rooms that we stayed in (131) were a bit outdated but were always clean!

Samba Vallarta: Great Small Resort

Samba Vallarta is a great small resort located directly on a lovely large beach. Loads of cabanas for shade, drink service and very friendly vendors....For a 3 1/2 star rating the buffet was amazing, always HOT and good variety to choose from. Only complaint was there was absolutely NO guacamole to be found which was very disappointing and they only supplied 1 coffee kit for your first morning....you had to buy any additional kits which I found very cheap.....although you could obtain coffee clo [... read more]se to the restaurant early in the morning but that meant you had to get dressed.....nightly shows were pretty cheesy and there was no lounge with music, etc. after so you pretty well called it a night. The week I was there the resort was filled with Mexican families....they were very polite and all the kids were well behaved. For a restful vacation it was a great get away....

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Clean Resort

Hotel overall was nice, well taken care of, clean rooms, pools were great, beach was nice, staff very nice.Food selection was limited and not much variety, overall nice hotel but if your looking for excitement I would not recommend this resort.

Samba Vallarta: Family hotel, family activities, family meals...what a nice change of pace.

We chose Samba Vallarta for the hotel's small size and excellent reviews. After check-in we went straight to the beach, amazingly, we saw a turtle make her way up to nest...about a 90 minute process of digging a hole in the sand, laying her eggs, covering the nest up and then heading back into the waves. On our second day we moved to the 4th floor and loved our room with a balcony view...Jose at the front desk was so accommodating...thanks Jose. I also asked for a bed topper which made me qui [... read more]te comfy. The blackout curtains allowed us to sleep in until 8:30 every morning. We brought our own tea bags for the morning as some of the extras are not available here. Next time I'll bring some of my favourite coffee as well. The room coffee machine worked perfectly. Shampoo (excellent honey shampoo that we've had in other Mexican resorts) is supplied but bring everything else you need. We bought large bottles of water from the little store to add to the 2 smaller bottles that were supplied each day. Not expensive, and there are other things available like pool floats for kids, sunscreen, etc. This hotel for us is reminiscent of old beach vacations...family oriented, horses to ride on the miles-long beach, vendors selling everything from toys, dresses, mangos, coconut drinks, candy and other snacks to silver jewelry...helpful vendors, not pushy, providing a welcome service. At the Samba we had some of the best restaurant service I've ever had at a hotel. Professional, cheerful servers...kind to every age group and hard working to say the least. We were never disappointed by the food choices in the buffet...I give credit to the head chef for keeping the food fresh and plentiful. Tortillas, papaya, melons, salads, fish, pasta...something for everyone. We also tried the Italian a la carte which was excellent. The Mexican night was dinner outside with a show, set up specially, like a wedding might be. What an effort by the staff to prepare for, and so successful. We tip often and apparently they all share in the tips, so as usual, they are appreciated. The nightly entertainment was fun, especially for the kids...always including a game on stage to participate in. Early nights at this hotel...not a night life kind of place which suited us since we put in full days of wave watching, swimming and buying a few things from the beach vendors. I also had a great massage on the beach for $25 US. I know I could be critical of what might need fixing at the Samba Vallarta but I prefer a simpler place so I'm ok that it's clean and constantly being cleaned and cared for. I put emphasis on the family aspect because if you want a party this might not be the place. (Although... the drinks were very good...great bartenders at each bar including the beach...and again, great servers...Salvador and Alexander to name two we had a few times but I think they have high standards for hiring.) The first floor room we started with was a bit damp so we moved to the 4th floor and were more than happy after that. Sure they could use a bit of renovating but there's great water pressure in the shower, nice and hot... and the rooms were well kept daily.

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Amazing resort

I have nothing but great things to say about your hotel hyatt ziva in puerto Vallarta the beach is great the service was impeccable our room was fantastic the beach is beautiful not to mention the spectacular sunset i would definitely recommend this resort to everyone

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Amazing resort

I have nothing but great things to say about your hotel hyatt ziva in puerto Vallarta the beach is great the service was impeccable our room was fantastic the beach is beautiful not to mention the spectacular sunset i would definitely recommend this resort to everyone

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: I Fell in Love in Mexico

I love this resort! The group that I went with is already planning to go again next year! Everything was phenomenal; the drinks, food, amenities, staff. I had heard many people rave about this hotel and I agree.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Highly recommend!

A group of friends and I recently spent a week here and only have good things say! Victor at the grand pool and Julian at the buffet, as well as all of the other staff took great care of us! Can’t wait to return!

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: good resort

very clean everywhere. excellent services and entertainments. good food in buffet and specialty restaurants. service ladies are very friendly and delightful especially lovely Senorita Fitima is the best service lady. Excel & Pablo 2-lobby service men for the hotel were very good. Theater was so big and show were excellent.

Riu Vallarta: Absolutely AMAZING resort

We had the best trip of our lives at this resort. Everything was phenomenal. The entertainment was top notch, every single night and day there was something new and exciting. Drinks were made to perfection and all the food was absolutely delicious especially breakfast!! Thankyou to the staff who made our trip so special, they all deserve the best!

Riu Flamingos: Great resort

It was veryyy busy the week we were there because it was school break in Mexico (first week of May) but it was still run well and clean. We enjoyed the staff especially at the restaurants. The food was pretty good, but we thought the buffets were better than the al a carte restaurants.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Good Resort

Beachfront accommodation was very nice. The resort can be quite loud with loud music which is great if you are in the mood for partying. This may not be the place for you if you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Villa del Palmar Beach Resort: Great week

Beautiful resort, Immaculate grounds, great food, great location, friendly staff. Everything was perfect. Entire family had a fantastic time. Would definitely go back. Close to malecon for a fun day of shopping along the boardwalk.

Plaza Pelicanos Club: Meh you get what you pay for.

This resort was ok. It was very inexpensive and you get what you pay for. The location is pretty good. Fairly close to town. A short cab or bus ride away. The staff are great. The rooms are clean. The food is a 4 or 5 out of 10. The pools (2) are small-ish but very warm. They are heated. I just LOVE a warm pool. The beach is nice. Not enough chairs though. The bar selection is the usual all-inclusive menu. I wont stay there again because I would prefer a hotel closer to the Romantic Zone [... read more]. Happy Vacation to you!

Sunscape Puerto Vallarta: Amazing

The all time best holiday ever. Everyone was so sweet. The entertainment guys especially Edwardo were fabulous. Can’t say enough about this hotel. One fall back, dinner meals were not to good. But, I didn’t go hungry. Lol. 😁

Riu Flamingos: Staff are the highlight of this resort Riu Jalisco

Large grounds , Nice pools , Good Beach Food was decent ,you could always find something you liked , Made to order Omelettes in the buffet for breakfast a must. Fresh fruits galore.Make sure to have the Mexican coffee from the rolling cart in the evening dinner sitting. The Staff make this place wonderful always smiling and engaging without being intrusive. The bars have an assortment of cocktail suggestions for you to try. Pools were busy and like every were else people run to save th [... read more]e best seats , but even though the hotel was sold out we still were able to find seats mid mornings. Beach had plentiful seating. Limited elevators for such a large hotel was unfortunate, only one bank (4) of elevators just off the lobby area for all 6 floors was a negative. But every staff member was fantastic to us on our visit.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Great Family Resort

Los Cocos is perfect for families wanting a true beach experience. The water at the beach is gentle and shallow with a sand bottom. There's also a selection of pools if the beach isn't your thing. The food is well prepared, delicious and varied. All employees were very genuine and friendly and very willing to make your experience an excellent one. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a lovely selection of mature specimens. I really enjoyed my time at Los Cocos and I would love to return.