Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Beautiful resort on private beach.

Location, outside town is perfect for relaxing away from the hustle & bustle of tourists, but still close enough for easy access to down town by taxi. The trip takes only a few minutes and experiencing the local history and culture well worth the time. Taxi drivers are very friendly and helpful. We took the evening sunset cruise from the Marina, loved the sail and views if the coastline, especially the mountains, then watched the sun set on the water-just lovely! The resort is beautiful and we [... read more]ll maintained, five restaurants to choose from with good food choices, two right on the water. All rooms face the ocean and offer beautiful sunset views. We loved being in the warm ocean and strolling the beautiful white sandy the beach. Wonderful attentive staff attend to all your needs. The adult only infinity pool was our choice for relaxing, but the two other pools were always lively for the fun loving active holidaymakers! We were treated twice to turtles laying their eggs on the beach. Overall a great vacation spot with lots of options to suit different personalities.

Secrets Vallarta Bay: Spectacular resort

Totally amazing resort already wanting to return. Felt totally spoiled. Staff, location, services superb. Entertainment staff were wonderful very professional especially Alexandra who amazed us with her energy and bright smile. All Restuarants were phenomenal loved the Italian, French and great show at Japanese. Wonderful gym, morning yoga class, water aerobics,pools for lounging and pool for the early morning lap swim. The list goes on, make Secrets Puerto Vallarta your next dream vacation. O [... read more]nly slight disappointment was the beach was not a long walking beach and the water was quite rocky when entering the ocean. Would recommend taking water shoes.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: Good resort

Good Points • Service was quite good. Anything I asked for, I received with a smile. • Food was good. Every meal I had was delicious. Buffet for breakfast and lunch was good (less food available at dinner...maybe they are expecting you to be at a restaurant?). • Pools were clean; grounds were kept immaculate. • House keeping was very good (although it was done much later in the day than I have ever had at other resorts) with turndown service. • Room was comfortable, large enough,  [... read more]and great bathroom and AC. • Everyone (including cab drivers) had amazing English. Language was literally never a barrier. • I felt safe both on and off the resort (but note I was not wandering the streets after dark). • Entertainment staff (in particular Noe) is great, they are friendly and fun. • The Mexican fiesta was lovely. So many thoughtful touches, from the décor to the food to the entertainment. I really enjoyed myself there. • I liked there was no bracelets or towel cards. Just grab a towel whenever you want, so much better. • Beautiful view of the ocean from nearly every room. • Hotel is close to the marina, airport, town. It is nice to not travel on a bus for an hour after a long flight. • Beautiful sunsets! Less Good Points • Seriously loud bands in the evening. I wore earplugs and slept with a iphone white noise app to try to drown out the loud music. I am not sure any room would have been different. The layout of the hotel means you (and your children) will be awake until fairly late (midnight or later). • The shows at night need some venue improvement. If it was raining it was held in the basement of Secrets (that was fine actually since it was air conditioned). The venue at Now was not covered so rain (which happened half of the evenings in the summer) was a problem. When it was not raining it was so bloody hot, please get some fans. No breeze at all and it was too hot to properly enjoy the entertainment. • I wish we were able to go to the Italian restaurant (we have kids so not allowed). My kids are well behaved and eat the same foods as us so I am not entirely sure why they aren’t allowed. • The only place to go in the evening is the lobby bar. I really think this resort needs at least one other place for people to hang out, preferably a place with AC. • The kids club….while I heard other families enjoying the kids club, mine didn’t seem to. First off, it is a bit weird that you can’t see what they are up to in that space. And the bungee trampoline for example, why not have it out in the open (say by the pools) so that it can be used (with staff assistance) for more than 1 hour a day? Also, the whole thing is quite scheduled so I think it’s a bit rigid in terms of what activity is done when. • When we got off the plane in Puerto Vallarta, the sharks pounced on us to sell us time shares and inviting us to look at some Cirque de Solei property. They posed as if they worked for Air Canada so beware of that. Don’t hand your hotel voucher to anyone. Also, I am used to riding in a coach bus to the resort. We were shoved in a taxi (and we crossed our fingers we were actually headed the resort). • The beach isn’t great. The water is full of jelly fish, the bottom is full of painful rocks, and there is no bar down there. • The pool (in particular the one with the water slide) has a rough concrete bottom. Every kid’s feet were shredded until they were bleeding from the rough surface. We tended to go to the other pools for that simple reason. • The elevators. OMG so hot in there. Please install a fan, somebody will faint in there!

Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills: Nice resort

The rooms were new and spacious in building 5, at the highest point on the hill of the resort property. The adult pool near building 5 / 6 was quiet, service was not consistent with some staff coming around often, others not at all for drink orders. The reservation restaurants were good, but the buffet was small and disappointing food. No variation buffet food offered for breakfast. The layout of the resort was as advertised, very hilly but lots of greenery to look at. The shuttle bus was a  [... read more]great help to get around to the resort, restaurants were at the bottom of the resort. The beach club was good, food was good, service was good, but the beach was quite rocky. There were attempts to sell the "membership" to the resort, the members had a separate section at the main pool, reserved cabana at the adult pool, reserved tables at the small buffet as well as access to the larger multi-bedroom villa rooms. In all , a satisfactory trip but would not return.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Great hotel

The hotel is clean, beautiful. with a relaxing environment. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The foods are very good. We enjoyed the food and service in Krystal 's during our stay. It was excellent!

Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills: Pros and cons

Matteo Quintieri Resort review - Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills July 22-29th I have a few things to address about my Vacation at Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills. I will start with pro and cons. (Pros)- 1 This resort was beautiful. We loved the area and every aspect of the resort. The lay out is great. The pools are amazing. The rooms are gorgeous. Nothing bad to say about the actual resort. 2. Breakfast was amazing (Cons) - Unfortunately there are many cons. 1 ) The buffet is [... read more] terrible. Not very much Options to choose from. Always the same stuff. The buffet closes at 10:30. We went to dinner at 9:00 one evening and by 9:30 they were taking all the food off the buffet. 2 Good Luck getting a reservation for the restaurants they always say they are fully booked. Even 2 days in advance. I randomly walked into one at dinner time and sat down. Only to see at least 10 tables empty. Was not very happy. 3 The concierge staff do not stop bothering you about time share meeting. Which if you go they will give you a free massage. What really bothered me is that I told them about me not being able to have a proper dinner at the restaurants because there is never any availability. Then they said if I go on the day tour to another resort they will be able to get there $100 bonus and they will make my reservation happen. I was floored. I can’t believe that I pay just like everyone else but if I do a time share meeting they will get me in for a dinner reservation. Couldn’t believe what I was hearing. 4 This is the best part. I booked Adults Only section but to wake up in the middle of the night to a crying baby in the room next door to me. I woke up and went straight to concierge and told them what had happened. The only thing for him to tell me was that this was impossible. Lol I asked to be moved but they told me the resort was fully booked. This is the end of July and the resort was empty. They said I can upgrade my room for another $200 US per day. Then one guy behind the desk winks at me and says Amigo I can get you the room for $80 US per day. Again I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. At the end of the day I just wanted a relaxing vacation but this really turned into a long stressed out week for me and my Fiancée. I will never go back to this place again. Beautiful place yes but not worth dealing with all these issues on vacation. The client care was terrible and they don’t care about any issue that had occurred. I have to say I work very hard to save money to go on vacation and I am very disappointed in this situation. I want to say I love trip central and the amazing assistance of Graham O’Neil. He did everything he could to make my booking very easy. Excellent client care on his behalf and I will book again with him. Great work

Riu Flamingos: Good resort hotel , good beach , restaurants service good

In July , the hotel had many Mexicans families vacationing 4 to 7 days with their family. Beach is clean and good for enjoying the warm water. Service at restaurants good. Some front desk staff is not responsive on arrival: Upon finding out that the room was to the very far end on the 6th floor , we have asked to transfer to a room closer to the elevator , because walking six floors up and down multiple time will be tiring after one week , one young front desk fellow ( Josie) keeps telling  [... read more]excuses that the systems is not working , and telling us that will have to come back next day or next two days to change rooms..SunWing rep was Alex was very helpful later afternoon for request to change to a room closer to elevator..from the third day ..but by then it took too much time to repack all personal items..so we stay as is ...but it is too much tiring up an down the stairs on foot .. on another occasion, loss the room access card , and ask for a replacement room access card , again the same young front desk fellow keeps finding excuses that the systems is not working forcing us to go scurring the restaurants for the misplaced card in the full hot sun heat ..and was told that may have to pay for a replacement card ( which has no room no , takes a few minutes to enable digitally ) , ..upon hearing that will complain on tripadvisor and to the general manager about this outrageous card replacement cost , that if there is an intention to charge customer it should be spelled out , like beach towel, the manager Alfonso come out and gave a replacement card, so we can get in our room..later evening found the old card and brought back the card ...and specifically told the manager Alfonso that front desk staff should not tell untruth stories that system is not working, when customer can see that it is , straight face to customer because it outrages people . Yet the front is what create first and lasting impression to people. Aside from this item, everything else are good , buffer & restaurants' waiter and host are attentive and excellent. General bar service also good and gave sufficient attention to non locals. Overall was pleased with the trip. Access to the next door Riu Vallarta was also appreciated and provide value.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: An excellent family resort

The Now Amber is a great place for a family vacation. All staff where very friendly and accommodating. Lounge chairs at the pool areas and beach were available later in the morning. Buffet was well stocked with a variety of international foods. Wait staff at the specialty restaurants were very pleasant and well spoken. The activity and/or entertainment crew kept everyone busy with sporting and game events.

Las Palmas by the Sea: Phone was stolen 😠

Guadalupe was amazing! Hardest worker at the resort. Not really family recommended for we had late teen or early twenty year olds banging at our door at 3 am. I guess they put us in the party floor. Sorta scared the kids for this was first time travelling without their dad. Kids partied on beach every night till 6am. Just wish I knew it wasn’t as family oriented as we thought. First day we had our room cleaned my 12 year old phone went missing after they cleaned rooms. Was an iPhone 8 so not c [... read more]heap. Went to go inquire and was told that they seen my son using it in the morning. Which is a lie for we left at 8:00 am for an excursion and I take the kids phones for they are not allowed on them except after dinner. Just funny how one was left (iPhone 6 ) and one was taken. Then when I inquired every few days at front desk they were annoyed that I kept asking and said it’s gone so no use keep coming and asking. They were not as friendly staff as what I woulda liked. Same food day after day with maybe adding fish every few days so that got boring fast.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Good resort. The value was just ok.

This Hotel is good except the buffets are limited in variety. Unlimited ala carte's help but you have to work for them. Room was very good and clean. Maid service was a little inconsistent but manageable.

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Amazing resort!!

Our family of 5 stayed eight days (end of June beginning of July 2018) at this resort. It was a great experience from the very start. We got our rooms right away, everything was very clean and well kept! Off to the beach right away. The beach area is groomed daily and everyone does their part to keep it clean. Beach service ie: umbrellas, chairs, towels are available and someone is always ready to help you set up. The pools are very nice, access to the pool bar is difficult at times as it very c [... read more]rowded. But you are always served with a smile! The bar tenders were surprised when we told them that we didnt want too much alcohol in our drinks!! And often requested water as the temperature was in the 40 degrees! The sun sand and surf are a beautiful escape. We dined at the buffet many a nights as we like to stay at the beach till the sunset (such an amazing sight!). Great variety of foods, we always found something to tempt our palate!! Fresh variety of fruits every morning for breakfast, you can have someone prepare your omelet with your choices. No line ups at all. We truelly enjoyed our stay at the Marival and we will definetly recommend this resort to friends and family. We shall return without a doubt!!

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: Very nice hotel, rooms excellent

The hotel is very nice, rooms are excellent and very well-furnished. Comfortable bed, huge shower, wifi everywhere. All face the ocean as far as I could tell. Pools are good, but the beach is just okay as the ocean is unusable unless you maybe have some water shoes. Buffet was decent but not outstanding, however the a la carte restaurants were all excellent. The 24-hour cafe was used regularly. Note that the Now Amber is a family resort, and Secrets right next to it is adults-only. They a [... read more]re apparently nearly identical save for the limitation.

Riu Flamingos: Amazing!

The hotel was great, very clean, staff was amazing! I would highly recommend. The only down fall was the beach; however, the location of the steak house on the beach was excellent. I recommend dining here during your trip with the view of the sunset.

Delfin Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta: Amazing SAN MARINO Hotel

SAN Marino located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta is fantastic. It is right on the ocean, close to the Malecon, real Mexican old architecture, museums, & shopping. Definitely the flavour of old Mexico. The staff are exceptional, clean rooms, & good food. Very good value if you are on a budget. Loved it!

Villa Del Mar: Villa Del mar

This hotel was closed for renovations, wish I would have known that. The first room had no hot water and the phone didn’t work. Had to change rooms half way through. They did upgrade me for the inconvenience.

Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills: Resort is beautiful, but

The resort itself is very beautiful with its multiple pools. Fair bit of walking, or you can take shuttles. Bar staff, entertainment staff, and restaurant staff are mostly very nice. The bad part. Coffee is horrible. Food is the worst of all the resorts we've been to. The meats are either inedibly salty or dry or most likely both. Looks like all the bad reviews about food at this resort is true.

Riu Flamingos: HORRIBLE PLACE

STAFF HAS ATTITUDE, THREE-TIME I CALL FOR SERVICE IT WAS NOT ADDRESSED, NEXT DAY AGAIN SAME STORY. A/C WAS NOT WORKING FOR THREE DAYS FINALLY I CALLED FRONT DESK MR. DEAGO WAS VERY RUDE. FINALLY, I SAID CAN I SPEAK TO MANAGER, DEAGO TOLD ME TO COME DOWN AND FILE REPORT IT WILL TAKE 24Hrs TO SPEAK TO MANAGER.I SAID WHAT 24Hrs, I WANT TO SPEAK TO HIM NOW. DEAGO TOLD ME TO COME DOWN AND FILE REPORT. I TOLD HIM YOU WANT ME TO COME DOWN AND FILE REPORT FOR SERVICE I AM IN UNDERWARE? DEAGO TOLD ME"COM [... read more]E DOWN I AM WAITING FOR YOU" I DRESSED UP AND WENT FRONT DESK, ASK FOR DEAGO HE WENT ON 30 MTS BREAK. THEN PUBLIC RELATION STAFF PAULINA CAME OUT TO FRONT DESK AND TALK TO ME. SHE SAID SHE WILL TALK TO HIM AND SENT TECHNITIAN TO FIX AIR CONDITION. TECHNITIAN CHANGED DEFACTIVE PART AND IT WAS O K. AT 8.00PM I REPORTED INCIDENT TO MANAGER RABECCA. SHE SAID I AM SORRY. AS IF SHE DO NOT CARE STRESS GIVEN TO ME BY DEAGO AND 3DAYS OF NO AIR CONDITION. AFTER CHECKING OUT I TALK TO FRONT DESK MANAGER, HE WAS NOT AWARE OF INCIDENT. IT SOUND AS IF EVERYONE IS COVERING OTHER, THEY DO NOT CARE FOR CUSTOMER. FOOD WAS NOT THE RIU QUALITY, SOMETIMES TODAY FOOD WAS SERVED NEXT DAY.EVERYDAY LAMB CURRY MEAT WAS RUBBERY.

Flamingo Vallarta: Beautiful hotel with bad experience

Everything was excellent until I was treated as delicuent we arrive at the hotel and the guy at the pool take us to front desk because I removed the bracelet because it was to tight on my little kids and I decided to remove them till hurt other members of my family when we were taken to from desk they said if we don’t pay $10US for each we have to leave the hotel they didn’t allow to enter the rooms and the security went to get my teenage kids like we steal something discussing action finall [... read more]y we pay the fee when I already pay the hotel and they put the bracelet again very tight on my daughter next day I care to front desk with my daughter with her hand wrist all tight she was crying and hurt I took pictures of it and front desk lady also said wow this is to tight she took pictures to and I explain that was the reason I removed bracelets first time and she provides other time other than that bearly can swim at the pool because lots of drunk people that I think that’s what the front desk need to each more carefully anyway housekeeper Alicia was awesome and the guy that help us with our luggage I think his name is Martin

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Not so amazing

I've travelled a lot in Pierro Vallarta And stayed at many hotel resorts and this is not a four star resort location is great the rooms are old the plumbing is not good nor the air conditioning the front staff was not helpful although the other staff was great I would not recommend this hotel

Marival Emotions Resort and Suites Riviera Nayarit: Authentic Experience! Amazing Service!

The resort was well equipped and offered lots of events, shows, activities and services that kept us busy for the entire week. Close to the city but not in the centre of it, we appreciated being right by the beach while having access to the city as needed. The food was decent but not amazing. We also saw a few cockroaches here and there (one tickled my toes...). I think that is to be expected as so much food is made and subsequently wasted. When we went, there were large groups of kids. Even [... read more] in our rooms, we could hear kids running around and yelling. In the adult only pool, there were kids from time to time. If you want peace and quiet, this is not the place for you. But if you want a lively atmosphere and have a family, this is the place for you. For couples, I would say that this place is quite good, but there might be more romantic options elsewhere. Overall, fantastic place and for an amazing value, I would return again.