Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Best Location on the Bay

Our 7th trip to PV in 7 years. By far, the best location for sunsets on the bay. Located a bit south of town, it is a more expansive resort compared to other hotels in town, never felt crowded. The Hyatt has the best beach I've seen in the area, very private, great sand, a chair for everyone. There are several pools, more than other PV hotels, and you won't have a problem getting a lounger. The food is good, large buffet. The Asian restaurant was amazing. The staff are very friendly. We ha [... read more]d the most incredible maid service, pool side drinks kept coming, and I've never seen landscaping staff work so hard. The kids club, though not very attractive, has very caring, hard working ladies on staff and they have great programming for the kids. The Now Amber has a few more bells and whistles, but if you are looking for value and don't care to be right in town, this place is for you.

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta: Excellent Resort

Second time to this resort and didn't disappoint again. Beach is very good, service and grounds were great and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We liked the restaurants but about the only complaint would be the quality of the food at the buffets for lunch and supper. It was good but not great. There is not a lot of entertainment at night (i.e. no shows and limited live bands), but I knew that going in. Lobby bar was usually hopping though. All round an excellent resort that will [... read more] not disappoint you.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort and Spa: Nice Resort

This hotel is class A in every regard. rooms were clean,modern and spacious pools were warm, lots of chairs at pools and beach, waiter service for drinks were great both at the pools and beach. Omar was our favorite drink waiter at the pools. Great location, walking distance to the malecon. Food was good at buffet as well as the ala cartes. Staff were all friendly. Nightly shows were very entertaining. Would highly recommend

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta: Great stay

We had an excellent stay at the Fiesta Americana. The hotel is clean, well kept and comfortable. It is a smaller hotel, which we loved. Getting from your room to the beach was quick and easy. The staff are friendly and always will to help. We travelled with two small children (2-3) and found this resort was perfect for our needs. This is not a party resort; laid back and chill is more the atmosphere. The food was good. There was always something to eat for everyone’s tastes. I am a vegetar [... read more]ian and there were always options for me. We would stay here again.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Many repeat guests

This was our second time. It is not a 5* resort but it is right for the price. Comfortable set up, older but clean. Food very good, lots to do (tennis, bikes, boards, games, close to village and shopping...), good entertainment. Great set up for adults, quiet block 6 and only adult pool by Block 5. Great for older people, families with children. They are getting the noisy air con units replaced - great! The public bathrooms could use an update but they keep them clean. Great staff, very pleasan [... read more]t atmosphere. If you go you will most likely return.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Still good but needs help

The resort is maintained nicely and food is good. The rooms however are very tired and need to be renovated. We've been coming here for 20 years and not one thing has been done to them. The rooms are dark with poor lighting. Some small tweaks would improve them. The 2nd major complaint are the beach/pool lounges. They need cushions. After laying or sitting on them - you feel crippled getting off them. People buy inflatable pool mattresses or bring foam from home. You shouldnt have to do this com [... read more]ing to a vacation resort. Apparently the beachfront rooms have been renovated - but these rooms are near a late night bar - and in a louder area of the resort. If these two things are not important to someone - the resort is great. Nice pools, a nice variety of ala carte restaurants and the people who work there are so friendly, nice and helpful

Tropicana Hotel: Give me location instead of over priced extras

This hotel is about location. The amenities and room are good,but the proximity to old town is great. The pools are fair, one more family is located beside another deeper pool for short length swimming. The beach location again was pretty ideal, very close to the busier beach zones closer to mid town, but quiet enough to relax and not be bothered. The included breakfast for my arrangement was basic (eggs, bacon, toast and coffee), but enough to start the day. Although the property is o [... read more]lder, it is kept well maintained. This was a very good economical choice of holiday. You don’t get the bells and whistles, but you aren’t paying for them either.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Beautiful resort

Nice location. Staff from check in to check out go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Lots of selection for dining and always lots to eat and drink. The ocean is sometimes very rough but the waves are awesome.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Impressive older resort.

The resort buildings, grounds and pools were very nice. The food was excellent and the service unbelievable. Nice clean older resort, with very friendly staff. My wife and I were very impressed. Our only complaint was the fact that there were no facecloths in the bathroom.

Crown Paradise Club: very dissapointed

We have been going to that resort for over twenty years and were always very pleased. The resort was nice, rooms were clean and the food was OK. We went in January of 2017 and it was awful. We were put in a room that had urine on the floor by the toilet the beige black out drapes were black where people pull the drapes to close them. The snack bar had the same food everyday, no variety. They use to make burgers fresh at the snack bar but now they make them ahead of time and put them in the  [... read more]buns so by the time the snack bar opens the buns are dried out and the meat is cold. My husband who is not a picky eater ate spaghetti 8 out of the 10 days we were there. It appears that the money they used for the renovations was taken from the food and staffing budget. It makes me sad to say that after twenty some years of going there we won't be going back.

Samba Vallarta: Smallish intimate resort 😊

The grounds were always tidy and clean, very well looked after. The dining area was also kept very clean, food well presented and never a shortage! The Mecican and Italian ala care restaurants were outstanding. The waiters and bartenders were extremely attentive and always smiling. My 2nd year at Samba and I plan to return next year!

Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills: Very quiet but relaxing

We stayed at the Grand Direness Matlai Hills resort at the beginning of December. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful!!! It's a very small resort so the buffett is small, there isn't a lot of organized activities & there isn't much nightlife at the resort itself. The staff was all very friendly & the grounds are very well kept...our bathroom smelled a bit like sewage but we didn't hang out there all day anyways. Just closed the door & kept the fan on as much as possible. Beach is a  [... read more]10 minute shuttle trip & it was okay....we were in Tulum last year & compared to that beach, this one wasn't even close. But the staff there were great & the food was good. Was a great relaxing trip....not quite what we are used to but we enjoyed our stay :)

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Great resort

The hotel accommodated our large group of 15 people at both breakfast and dinner allowing us to sit at the table for the majority of our meals. They cooked up fish and all the trimmings from fish that were caught by a couple of guys in our group. Great presentation and very nicely cooked. Any issues that were very minor were dealt with fast. They could use face cloths in the bathrooms and the beds are very hard but if you request a foamy for your bed they will provide one. Vista pariaso ha [... read more]d great views of the bay for zip lining and cheaper than the other tours for this activity. Other tours through the hotel were great. We love this resort close to shopping beach and other restaurants if wanted.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: OK if you don't expect too much

A small hotel with a big ego. Having been coming here for more than 20 years, I have seen multiple changes for what started out as a smaller, neighborly family resort. It is now a 3 level (as in class distinction) hotel, with a good feel, but not like it once was. It's my pet beef that is appearing more often as time and the financial scene changes. I suppose everyone likes the almighty dollar and this place is no exception. For another USD 44/day each, one can upgrade to the 7th floor and exper [... read more]ience a supposedly better stay than the ordinary Joe boy on the bottom 6. That is unless you wish to be a First club member and opt for a membership (Used to be time share, but now that's a taboo word) which will get you a bigger room with sea view and balcony and access to the previously available to all "Adult Pool." All that aside, the "traveller class" (That's you and me, booking through our friendly travel agent such as Trip Central) can experience comfortable rooms and a nice pool with amenities available to all. A better beach than most on this stretch of NV, and food to die for. Go see Carlos in the Lobby bar, he remembers me well, he started here 20 years ago and has learned how to make a proper Marguerita. The Beach bar is gone now and replaced by a sterile Pool Bar, "Las Olas" which means the waves bar. I guess you can now wave goodbye to the camaraderie that used to exist in the old bar that is still pictured in the literature, and that lures many to at least investigate the new Occidental. Never mind, the bar staff know their business, Moises and Sebastian and Felix are pleasant enough, but there's no atmosphere for conversation like there used to be. There's a new partially covered terrace attached to the pool. The loungers there face the beach and you can watch the ocean through the newly planted Palm tree forest. Don't expect chairs, there's only 3 that I could count and they are a disputed item. So if you have difficulty getting up and down off the loungers, then better bring your own wheelchair or canvas camping chair. (Hmm now that's a thought that didn't occur to me then.) The Adult pool is no longer an item. They have barred access to the plebs and seeing as privileged children are using it, I see no advantage anyway. (The washrooms are too far for children) I loved the food at all the restaurants. I may be a pleb, but I knows my grub. The Buffet isn't just a trough where you can load your plate to the brim multiple times. You can choose a very well prepared meal, if you know how to plate it. I'm sure everyone has watched those shows. However, the wine is a little wanting. Go A la Carte if you wish. My favorite was the brand new Tokyo Restaurant, which, if you are privileged, and know your 3 R's, is a Japanese food restaurant. A good menu, well prepared food and well worth 2 visits. Or the Italian restaurant with it's brand of Steak and Pasta, Calamari (one legged Octopus) Shrimp. O, the Tiramisu, yes the TIRAMISU. We didn't try the Mexican restaurant, but were regulars at the lunch time snack bar/restaurant which served up a different soup every day. If you wished you could go gourmet fries there too. I couldn't say much about the entertainment, as I made my own, but Sunday is Karaoki night and lots of fun. The room we stayed in was adequate, the iron mattress was fine but sleep was sparse. There is a fridge for beer and soft drinks and room for your insulin. I had them replace the soft drinks with more water. The safe is easy to operate and I suppose difficult to break into. The bathroom /shower didn't come with a fan, so bring some matches. O, yes, If we craned our necks, we could see the ocean behind the Hard rock Hotel next door, otherwise the fine view of the Mexican Restaurant kitchen back door was enticing. Would I go back again? The whole population of Nuevo Vallarta would miss me if I didn't. I HAVE to go back.

Tropicana Hotel: Great location, clean and safe...

I have been going to the Tropicana for the past 4 years, likely 5 times by now. It is my first choice when going to Puerto Vallarta. While some of the mechanics of the hotel are old (“iffy” plumbing) the best feature is the property’s cleanliness.

Samba Vallarta: Very good locationsmsll

Small very friendly resort. Grounds are beautiful. Staff is excellent & very accommodating.Rooms need a bit of updating. Beach is is comfortable. Very family friendly. Coffee is ready for those that need their fix first thing in the morning .

Riu Flamingos: Excellent vacation

Everything was good to excellent from the food to the service provided. Not one bad thing to say about our 7 day stay at this fantastic resort. Great value for the money. Lots of activities for the kids to keep busy, nice layout easy to get around the resort, large property but easy to get anywhere relatively quick.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Beautiful resort

I had such a great time, the resort was clean comfortable, beds were amazing, the beach sand and surf was perfect. Lots of seating around pool. Great food and entertainment. And the best part the staff was amazing and friendly. I would go back tomorrow if I could.

Samba Vallarta: Fantastic resort.

The resort was fantastic, food was incredible taisty and plentiful. What stood out most was very relaxed and low keyed. We would recommend this hotel if you want a relaxing no nonsense and down to earth resort. I would not recommend using trip central is booking. You can not trust their prices.

Crown Paradise Golden: Fantastic two weeks

I found this hotel to be very relaxing and the staff extremely accommodating. The only amenities that I would have liked, would be more palapas on the beach rather than the bed's and a coffee bar that made Expresso coffees. Fantastic vacation, would return in a heartbeat..