Riu Flamingos: Riu Jalisco

The hotel was amazing except our room smelled awful we would of had to wait 3 days for another and decided we got use to it and they put a lot of disinfectant. The grounds amazing enough chairs for everyone, the beach clean and again enough chairs. The food was often cold and not enough food without spices for people with bad stomachs that was the only complaint if they can get food for everyone it would be paradise. I was disappointed that they had no mangos but the papaya was great.

Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort: ok resort

resort was ok definately not a 4 diamond food was terrible i got food poisoning was sick for 3 days still not over it the hotelwanted me to pay for doctor and meds everything including pop watered down generally the staff was excellent including servers always short towels and have to go looking for the maid would not go back again who ever does the ratings should be replaced

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Wonderful vacation

The hotel was located on one of the most beautiful properties I have ever been to. The staff was very helpful and went out of their way to make our vacation the most memorable one we ever had. The beaches were clean and free of seaweed which made swimming very enjoyable. Drinks were first class and plentiful. The food was delicious and professionally prepared by well train chefs. Me and my wife will be definitely planning a future vacation at this resort for sure.

Riu Flamingos: Great hotel with some minor issues

This hotel is great from food, cleanliness, staff, service and little extras. Didnt like the two seperate beds together to make one but not a deal breaker. Apparently it's not as nice as other RIU's but my husband and I had a great time. Everyone works hard everyday to keep the place clean and keep the beach area and grounds free from litter its nice to the environment is a priority . Our last day my sleeping wear went missing i kept it in the same place everyday outside my luggage and locked e [... read more]verything else up and it was the only thing missing. Not too worried about it but it does happen Always wise to lock up important things in the room. We never used the room safe but locked our bags. If your a great traveller and have an appreciation for difference of foods and are open minded youll have a great time Alot of people complain of the stupidist things and have to realise their not in their home country and foods, beliefs ,customs WILL BE DIFFERENT and that's okay because after all its what makes travel unique.

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Nice resort but disappointed about food quality

Fast check in and check out Welcoming staff Comfortable room, comfortable beds Nice shower, nice bath Beautiful beach but not enough palapas A LOT of people selling you all kinds of things on the beach. Actually by the end of the week, I felt the whole Walmart came by me: hats,sunglasses,bottle openers, beach dresses, bowls, towels, carpets, stuffed animals, necklaces, rings, bags, popcorns, mangos...they come often but respect you and do not bug you if you do not show any interest in  [... read more]their products. If so, you can easily reduce the price asked by half ! Nice pools but either too warm (good for children) or too cold (the pool is always empty !) Very disappointed about food diversity and quality at the World buffet Other restaurants had acceptable choices in their menus, quality wise very ordinary, service mediocre We were at Dreams during the last Super Bowl. They made extra care to organized a wonderful evening outside by the beach. They will try to offer you a 50 minutes free massage if you just attend a 20 minutes presentation on their Dreams membership...then tell you at the last moment that it is actually 90 minutes to get the free massage. The elevators were often down during our stay...and not quite sure they were safe to use ! Adult only jacuzzi...always full of childrens and probably full of pee ! They do not let you borrow 2 boogie boards at the same time. They say 1 per room only...not cool. Plus the boogie board are pretty wrecked. Make sure to check them before using them in order for the resort not to charge you something if they accuse you to have broked their board when you take them back after maximum an hour. PRIVILEGES GUEST Extra 200$ per guest for 1 week vacation 6-7 and 8 th floor Concierge at your service, friendly, helpfull Excellent coffee Self serve Bar during the day Appetizer, fruits, desserts during the day, hot breakfast...surprisely excellent. Awesome some ocean view Extra large room Choice of pillows...I found it by reading a pamphlet...not mentionned at my arrival at the Resort Access to 1 hour hydrotherapy spa ...you need to ask for it...because they do not explain it at your arrival that you have access to this service...I found it on a Dreams booklet I found doing and extensive search on the web (not their website)...and not at the resort ! My travel agent did not even know ! Jacuzzi on the balcony...do not let this seduce you...jacuzzi has probably been used only twice a year...dirty, badly positioned so when you are seating...you are actually looking inside your room and not at the beach. Included in all the rooms and not exclusive to Privileged Section

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: not bad

Hotel is older but clean. Pool area is ok but hard to find shade as there are not enough umbrellas. Food was ok in the buffets but the ala cart restaurants were not very good. Hard to get face cloths and extra water. Wine was not very good but palatable. Room safe was an extra charge almost 70 dollars Canadian for 2 weeks and it was keyed so you have to carry the key with you . Beach towels were a pain only 1 each and needed a card to get 1 also if you lost you towel or your card you were charge [... read more]d for it .The staff were all really friendly. The beach area was nice but again hard to find shade as not enough umbrellas. The nice thing about this resort is you can walk off , take the buss or a cab and explore the area in relative safety.

Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos Ramada: Amazingly friendly resort

The hotel was keep very clean and things fixed when needed.The grounds were beautiful.Theres a private beach that you can get bused to that is very quite and relaxing.The hotel is very old but keeped in good running order.

Las Palmas by the Sea: Good times!!

Great time at Las Palmas. We enjoyed the property and the friendly staff, especially the pool bar tenders. The beach is good and location handy to town. Entertainment nightly and a'la cart restaurants made our stay enjoyable, we will return next year for sure!!

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Would definitely go back...

Facility and grounds were very well kept, nice rooms, clean, friendly staff, good food. Pools were clean and water was warm. New hospital directly across the street. Beach..water a little rough each day....not a big deal for us though Rooms....shower doors leaked....not a big deal either...just place a towel on the floor by the door. Close to the airport...20 min drive.

Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort: Restful stay

It was a friendly restful place. Nice room and great view. Food was good but not great. Very good entertainment and nicely organized with out door buffets with some of the entertainment. Felt a bit closed off as cannot go for any long walks in the area on beach or nearby.

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta: Beautiful resort

Grounds cleAn well kept again beautiful .Food ...room for inprovement .Plan on going back . People we dealt with were curtious an friendly .Enjoyed the compact of the resort not running around for hours to find whats needed its all there .Really enjoyed it .Would an will recomment to friends.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Great service....

The hotel staff is way above exceptional! This quaint little space is within easy walking distance to the beach. The food is ok... nothing special...if I wasn't paying for all inclusive I would have eaten elsewhere.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: 4th visit and would return for more

Excellent entertainment, food and hospitality! Every person working at the resort seems genuinely enthusiastic and it was an absolute pleasure once again! Very clean, food was amazing at Castaways and Capers as well as the buffet and room was so comfortable. Live music in the lobby was the most enjoyable way to finish off the day 👍🏽

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Very enjoyable

Resort was a different concept than we are used to. With the 6 separate buildings like little villages self contained. We were surprised that the rooms didn’t have a fridge. The sign up system for special a la carte restaurants was a challenge There was a large group from Quebec there who were very loud and inconsiderate. The food was good and Staff very good

Riu Flamingos: Great resort

I loved this resort . I have stayed there several times. I like the fact that it is an easy walk to the beach . There is lots of shade and beach chairs . The staff are amazing. The Italian restaurant was not as good this time... salad bar was empty, chicken was burnt, not as good a selection ..., but the Japanese restaurant was wonderful. We had a great time!

Krystal Puerto Vallarta: Great times

My husband and I had a great vacation at Krystal resort in Puerto Vallarta. We were greeted first off with s smile and helped to our room after check in. Clean modern room and amazing view of the ocean. Resort not too big with lots of old Mexico charm. Very welcoming. Food tasty however not a huge variety. Best bar service at the beach bar.

Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort: Consistently great experience

We have visited this hotel twice in the past three years, and this experience was even better than the first. The food was just as great, but this time no reservations were required for the sit-down restaurants (we never waited for a table, although I heard things had been a bit busier before we arrived). The rooms are quite nice - comfortable beds, well-stocked (and included) mini-bar, and EXCELLENT wifi. The beach and pools are excellent. We decided to book cabana each day for an e [... read more]xtra charge, but we also saw plenty of pool chairs available throughout the day. I don't know if it was an especially quiet week (early February), but this was great to see becuase I personally hate having to go down to the pool early to claim a spot.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: This resort is very basic. Not on beach but does have a beach club which is nice.

Ground while kept. Food very Mexican which I enjoyed. Pool was clean. Rooms very basic but clean. A/C worked. Had hot water in the shower. Drinks good. Short walk to the beach not a problem. I enjoyed this place. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would return. I like smaller hotel as to the larger resorts.

Riu Flamingos: Had a great time.

We just got back from a week at the Riu Jalisco. This was our third time to this particular Resort and the first time since it had been renovated. The last several times we've been to Nayarit, we've stayed at the Riu Vallarta and were a little hesitant to come back to the Jalisco after reading some of the reviews. I usually take reviews with a grain of salt as I realize there is always going to be someone that just can't be pleased, but we made the right choice. I was very pleased with our  [... read more]stay. Check in went smoothly. I can't say I'm a fan of the purply modern décor in the lobby but that's a matter of taste. One thing that was a pleasant surprise is that WIFI is available - for free - throughout the entire resort and in your room for up to two devices. We even had a good signal on the beach. This is not the case at the Vallarta so this was very nice. Our room had been renovated and while there still isn't a "door" to the bathroom area (except for the toilet), they have added a glass block partition. This may not be perfect if sharing the room with someone you are not comfortable changing in front of but worked fine for us. Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable (although it looks like not all of the beds have been upgraded as we had friends on another floor and they still had the two doubles pushed together to make a king) and the air conditioning worked fine. The cleaning staff did a great job and our beer fridge was restocked regularly. The only "complaint" I can think of is that our room was on the 6th floor at the other end of the building from the elevators which meant a hike, but close to the stairs so we ended up getting our "steps" in on a daily basis whether we liked it or not! Elevators are located in the middle of the building only so if you have mobility issues, ask for a room close to the elevators. The food was excellent and if you can't find something to eat, you may be way too fussy. We ate at the buffet everyday for breakfast and a couple of times for dinner. We also tried the Steakhouse and the Italian and Asian restaurants. We were a group of 10 and the longest we ever had to wait to get in to one of the a la Carts was about half an hour. I've waited longer, for a smaller group, back home. The wait time always ended up being less then what they told us it would be. The pool area and beach area were both clean and had plenty of chairs. We sometimes didn't make it down until after 9 or 10 and were still able to find chairs which was not ever the case at the Vallarta. We did take our group over to the Vallarta (as you are allowed to use their pool too), so they could compare and we actually liked the pool area at the Jalisco better as it felt more spread out and less crowded. Only difference here is that they don't have bar service. You have to get your own drinks at the pool bar but the staff there works hard to keep every one happy. There were some complaints about kids in the adult pool at the Jalisco but honestly when we went to visit to Vallarta, we saw several kids in the adult pool there too. I would like to say though, if you insist on taking your kids into the adult pool - WATCH THEM! It's not up to others to keep an eye on your kids while you party. Even if they have a lifejacket on. There are lifeguards but they can only watch so many at a time. I could not believe how many parents are not in the pool with their kids but instead on a lounger on their phone or reading a book. The entertainment staff in the pool area was excellent and the Saturday Foam Party was a huge hit even if it did attract more kids then usual. And the occasional iguana jumping in the pool to cool off was fun to watch. All in all, we were pleased with this resort for what we paid. Taking a quick survey on the bus to the airport when we were leaving, it seems like most people were happy with it. Again, you can't please everyone and we aren't super fussy but we were quite satisfied.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Another Great Vacation

We just returned from our third stay at the Royal Decameron Complex in beautiful Bucerias. We travelled with family and friends. The resort is a complex of six building blocks. I requested block 6 as it is the furthest away from the main part of the resort and therefore quieter and although there is a bar closeby, we have never been disturbed by excessive noise. Our room, 6224 had a king bed, couch, table and chairs, TV with cabinet for storage, nighttables with drawers, a good sized closet with [... read more] safe, 3 piece bathroom (shower only). The bed was VERY firm but I was able to sleep comfortably. Others might consider it too hard. There is no fridge in the room but one can be requested (not sure if there is an extra charge). Bottled water was provided and bottles could be refilled at the bar. There is a store at the resort and the supermarket is within walking distance for extra water, snacks, etc. There are two large buffet style restaurants as well as specialty restaurants which have to be reserved in advance. We ate at the Japanese restaurant which was good and also the Brazilian which was ok but not my favourite as I don't eat a lot of red meat. The food at the buffet was plentiful with lots of choices. The staff were friendly and always pleasant. There were a total of five pools and lounge chairs were plentiful. We didn't spend a lot of time sitting at the pool as we always had plans with friends and family. The beach was well maintained and chairs were plentiful. Some guests brought blow up mattresses for the plastic chairs as they would be uncomfortable to lie on for long periods of time. I didn't do a lot of sitting as I like to be active and took advantage of the many walking paths. There is a gym with cardio equipment and weights and a spa. I had a lovely facial and friends had massages. The spa services are not included but are reasonably priced and there are specials during the week such as a couples massage. There are activities at the pool during the day and I did some pottery painting which was enjoyable. This was also at an additional cost depending on what you chose to paint. The staff glazed the pottery and corrected any mistakes. I was very pleased with the jewelry box I painted. At night there were theme shows at the theater and also a disco. I watched a few shows which were entertaining but never stayed up for the disco as I was always tired after a full day of activities. We stayed for 9 nights and were sorry our vacation went by so quickly. Can't wait to return next year!