Great vacation spot

The resort staff where excellent, food was great, all pools were clean and lifeguards very attentive, rooms were clean and lots of hot water for showering. The beach was free of garbage and you could walk into the water on fine smooth sand. We walked to the two other Decameron resorts nearby and refreshed our thirst while there. There where lots of shops nearby and we could buy anything we needed. Always a nice breeze to keep us comfortable. The best resort we have stayed at in many trips to Me [... read more]xico.

Great time!

Hotel was great plus we were able to use the other two Decameron resort sites. Food was good every day, lots of pools to pick from plus they had an adult pool. The entertainment was good and we found plenty to do since the resort was right in town. little confusing at first but once you get the lay of the land it all came together. clean and friendly staff. beach is busy but that’s half the fun. we would go again, fun times.

A fun, enjoyable and exciting 2 week getaway

Extremely enjoyed ourselves, the accommodations were dated which added to the authenticity of the area, but very clean and comfortable. Everything in our room worked including a free safe and fridge and the a/c worked perfectly. The area was fantastic for walking and commuting around, being right in town and all that goes with that and the access to the other 2 Decameron hotels really added an extra dimention to the experience. The food In the buffet was really good and Fernando took great c [... read more]are of us, (excellenti) (also, loved the tequila ha ha!) we had lots of fun with him. The singing egg lady was always nice to see every morning. Pedro, in the alcarts was a fantasticaly friendly guy who had a great sense of humor and wonderful service skills, and we enjoyed the meals at both restaurants. Our chamber maid who kept our room spotless and maintained throughout our stay, ensured we always had everything we needed. The beach was beautiful (you could walk for almost an hour to the river which was wonderful. Even the beach vendors were courteous and didn't hound you. The ocean was calm and shallow to wade into and quite warm. All 4 swimming pools were glistening clean and great to cool off in. Bartenders were all nice to deal with, very friendly and extremely efficient and the beer was ice cold, perfect. Checkin was easy, checkout not so easy, at 6:15 am our arranged departure time, we found the front desk closed. Not sure if our ride to the airport was coming and no one to checkout with. We did get to the airport and all was good. All in all we would return to this resort as we had a wonderful time.

Relaxing fishing village

A gentle bay of small waves heights and wide sandy areas. The hotel is a true 3.5 star hotel regarding amenities however serves excellent food and is very clean. The staff is always helpful and very capable. With visitation to the other Decameron properties in Guayabitos included giving a perk to increase variety for one’s trip. Lastly the clientele is 60 percent Mexican and the rest seem to be Canadian.

Wonderful Location

The beauty of this resort is a great location, and wonderful helpful and friendly staff. Our room was dated but clean. There were plenty of options included in the buffet and the food was always fresh. I loved the fresh guacamole served at the snack bar and opted to eat there at lunch instead of the buffet. The snack bar usually opened around noon and is located behind the main bar by the buffet. We spent a fair amount of time in the bar which is located on the other side of the snack bar area.  [... read more]It is enclosed and in a shady area. This bar was usually quiet with no lineup like the main bar has. We walked to local restaurants for dinner a couple of days. Both Wanda's Burger & Ribs and Mona Lisa Pizza were great off resort meals. We went to two local markets and shopping in the small local stores. Overall we enjoyed our stay and especially the wonderful people!

Pickleball crazy

Decameron Los cocos is 1.5-2 hrs north of puerto Vallarta airport. A very good free tour of country side and towns along the way. Hotel is submerged in Guayabitos on west side. Meals are very good clean rooms and just the rooster calling at 0530 to tell us it is time to go pickleball. We pack a coffee thermos , a covered drinking cup and a large water bottle , get filled at bars or restaurants. No garbage from us made. On the weekends the town comes alive Mexican style with hundreds of national [... read more]s vacationing on the coast We sailed two times , kayaked twice and walked the 4 km beach numerous times in between throwing a frisbee. There is no sunrise or set at the cocos hotel. The best is the stay and play at three sister hotels. Alacarts varied throughout the week. The use of washrooms bars and restaurants at all three a very big bonus. Our day started at 0430 , dressed and coffee on board with a breakfast grabbed from buffet the day before. 40 min walk to east side of Guayabitos where a pickleball club is playing at 0630. Very reasonable rates very welcoming. To the hotel. Build a trough at beach to stop sand from tracking everywhere 16 x 4 in deep x12 feet long save water Move bar in snack bar to east wall , feed beach people at side bar stop sand from tracking everywhere. I saw too many windows open drapes open and air conditioner running very wasteful of power The staff are beautiful hard working and very friendly. Loved our stay.

Amazing for the price

When we arrived we thought maybe we had made a mistake. Building er were originally put in was a block from beach. First day changed rooms. By the end of vacation we rated it up there with some of the places previously stayed at near csncun. Great for kids. No undertow. Water was warm. Coral island had great visibility and variety of fish.

Awesome stay

Hotel is slightly dated but very clean and lovely. The staff are incredible! We found the buffet food to be excellent and varied. Only one a la carte due to renovations however it was easy to get a reservation and the food was very good. Gorgeous beach!! Overall we loved this place

Friendly

It's a colorful place, I hope it stays that way once the renovation is completed. Beach is nice, food is good, atmosphere is friendly. Place is kept spotlessly clean. A bit noisy at times. Can get crowded on weekends.

Older but nice resort

This is an older resort. The grounds were well kept, clean and constantly maintained. The rooms are okay but in some locations the birds make a mess on the balconies. The rooms were spacious, well cleaned and comfortable. The dining was good. The food is more traditional Mexican which was a nice change. I have dietary issues but there were always options. There was nightly entertainment which was well produced and entertaining. This resort shows its age in some areas but we noticed that they wer [... read more]e up grading the doors in some buildings and mattress in others. The staff were accommodating, friendly, and always willing to help. It should be noted that you can use the facilities and the bar at the two sister resorts on this beach. We enjoyed walking the beach and being able to stop for a rest and refreshment on the other end of the beach. It should be noted that this is a Mexican resort, with mainly Mexican clients, a Mexican atmosphere and Mexican is the language most spoken. Many of the staff were bilingual (Spanish/English) and the clients were more than helpful. This is a small town where people are polite and courteous in the streets. This is not Puerto Vallarta or anything like it. We hope to go again soon.

It’s an okay place to stay

the Decameron Los Cocos in Guayabitos is an older hotel that appears to be under renovation. the rooms are old but clean and ours was freshly painted. staff were pleasant but had little english when we had requests or to ask questions. Breakfast omelettes are amazing as is the chef! She was delightful, singing and dancing! The rest of the food is okay but not a lot of flavour and not very hot. Beach is great but very busy! Hard to find chairs unless you wake up very early. Lots of vendor [... read more]s. Pools ok but limited time in the sun

It’s an okay place to stay

the Decameron Los Cocos in Guayabitos is an older hotel that appears to be under renovation. the rooms are old but clean and ours was freshly painted. staff were pleasant but had little english when we had requests or to ask questions. Breakfast omelettes are amazing as is the chef! She was delightful, singing and dancing! The rest of the food is okay but not a lot of flavour and not very hot. Beach is great but very busy! Hard to find chairs unless you wake up very early. Lots of vendor [... read more]s. Pools ok but limited time in the sun

Love the area.

Knew what to expect, have been there 3 times before. The only issue we had was not having any chairs on the beach. Never had this problem before, it seemed half of the lounge chairs were missing. The staff were wonderful as have been every time we have stayed at Decameron Los Cocos. The meals were good always finding enough of the things we like to eat. Loved walking around the main streets and found it very comfortable and safe. The venders down the streets and on the beach are awesome!

We had a great vacation.

We have vacationed at Decameron Los Cocos many times. This was our best experience yet. Our room was fine with a comfortable bed, good pillows, and was clean. Cleaning staff did a good job. Mobility issues were taken into consideration and we were given a room in the in the best location for us. We had a room right beside a pool and my wife used it daily - sometimes twice. The pool was warmer than in previous years. The menu had been changed and food was good. We could always find things [... read more] we liked. As usual, Flora was cheerful and made great omelettes, with a large variety of ingredients to choose from. Flora remembered us from previous vacations, and was very welcoming. At The Tropical, the restaurant we regularly ate at, all staff were friendly and helpful, especially Jose and Reyna. Not all staff spoke extremely fluent English, but many were trying to improve their English skills. We never had trouble communicating our needs. All staff and management people were very friendly and helpful. The beach was great and the ocean water was very warm. We felt safe and comfortable walking around Guayabitos. The weather was excellent every day. We required help with mobility needs, and West Jet service at the airports, and in the planes was excellent. We look forward to returning next winter.

Great resort

I have been going here for 10 years I absolutely love this place the staff is amazing a lot have become friends…I know it’s an old resort but was always kept spotless these past few years it has really gone downhill …I wish they would address these issues as you have a great staff ….it makes it hard for them when upper management doesn’t seem to care .. the rooms in building 1 could use some upgrades the curtains didn’t even cover the window and had big holes in it ….the shower heads haven’t bee [... read more]n replaced in 30 years I’m sure. All small things to do but nobody’s bothered….even these few small things would make a difference

A little disappointing.

I suspect the hotel is still recovering from the Covid downturn. The booking system for the 'a la cart' restaurant is on line but the hotel Wi-Fi is so spotty that even though we tried for 8 days there were no seats available. We were told to start trying at 1.00 a.m. when the app. opened for the day ahead. Lineup for the buffet supper (no alternative) started at 6.00 p.m. on the weekends and took 45 minutes to get to the front of the queue. When we were finally seated, the service and the foo [... read more]d were good. We chose to eat in the town when the resort was busy. Lineup to get a beer at the bar could take 15 mins. at times. The service was good but the bar is not big enough. Ocean was warm and calm but the beach is very crowded and covered in garbage at the weekends. Pools were clean and warm. Rooms were kept clean and tidy. Biggest irritation was the lack of quiet space. The entertainment volume, both on the beach and in the theatre, was painful at times. Many guests left the shows because of the volume.

A good resort.

Good clean resort. Some buildings are older and some newer. Food isn't the best but it's ok. A la cartes are better. Four pools to choose from including an adult only pool. It is right on the beach and the ocean is fantastic to swim in. Mostly attended by Mexican families when we went in May. A lot of Canadians come here in late and earlier in the year. More restaurants bars etc. are open during this time of year. We have been here five times now and look forward to returning again.

Still okay for trip 7

This was our 7th trip to this resort in the past 19 years and we stayed two weeks. Sunwing no longer has a rep there so you are on your own to get information. There have been a few changes even since our last trip there about 4 years ago. The beach club was sold and Decameron purchased two hotels a little further down the beach towards town. They also replaced the garden with a very large grass roof structure for bus reception and combined Cocos 2&5 bar and restaurant. Employees seem ne [... read more]w and not as happy as on previous trips. Wait staff in the dinning room were fairly good at snatching dirty plates but failed at coffee, tea and water refills. Room cleaners did their job well. Towel supply was a bit spotty as we were shorted towels a couple of times. Food quality at this hotel over the years has generally increased with every visit. It was disappointing to me to see that this time the quality has gone back to fewer choices and cheaper cuts of meat. We did okay with the usual rice and beans stuff but there wasn't much for variety this round. The tortilla soup, my favorite, was never on the buffet. The a-la-cart was okay but booking it was a nightmare. The booking system would NEVER let you book. We had to complain to the manager who "squeezed" us in to get there. Covid measures during our time there were almost not existent. Saw signs but they were ignored. Food prep wore masks as expected but very few others. Enjoyed the sunshine as the weather was perfect as usual.

Most good

2 week vacation in March 2023. Was there in 2020 just before pandemic. Flew Sunwing. New Max8 737 but has no on-plane wifi or entertainment. Bring your own. Beach in front of Los Cocos almost non-existent now (NOT like in the picture) but the rest of the 2 mile long beach is still very nice. It was wonderful that you can use La Marina/ Isla Coral for food/ drink & beach chairs. This was our deciding factor on going here again. 1-1/2 to 2 hour bus ride to resort (yuck). Use [... read more] the airport bathroom and buy any refreshments from Oxxo in the airport parking lot before leaving. Check-in can be slow depending on how many others were on your bus. English rare at the front desk all the time, but the employees try. Building 4 has lots of steps, far from the beach and not all rooms have view of beach from balcony Busy roadway on backside, but overall quiet compared to many complaints heard from lower units and La Marina/ Isla Coral resorts. Large rooms. Outdated lock & key system and may want to bring a powerbar if you need extra plugins. Food & drink - Enough variety provided between the 3 resorts. La Bamba at building 4 not open for breakfast anymore (too bad). Not impressed with the a la cart's and only used once. Liquor lineups not bad and no complaints on brands or watering down. Beach & activities. Quiet enough weekdays with more sellers than beachgoers. Weekends very busy with 1,000's of locals. Entertaining, but very noisy, even at the resorts. Get your beach chair early. Everyone ignores new no-smoking law. Guayabitos/ La Peneda - Nice walk along one main street but like most areas, watch your step on uneven and holey sidewalks. Most garbage bins overflowing and could benefit with a pickup more than once a year. Large market in La Peneda on Thursdays with venders selling both old and new. Really enjoyed it but a long walk to get there. Monday market at Guayabitos is small with very few deals found. Always felt very safe. I had an issue with swelling bug bites and Kenia helped me find Benadryl at a local pharmacy. Nobody else I encountered had any bites. Very strange. Checkout & Airport. Checkout okay. Bus ride okay. Daytime this trip. Outside Puerto Vallarta is a dumping ground. Stock up on food & snacks even the night before departure. Airport pricing is stupid - 300 pesos for a burger. No water bottle filling and buying a bottle starts at 190 pesos. Overall value - This was best price found over all others for this time period and we knew the beach was very nice. Recommend only if budget is the deciding factor. Will I go there again? Doubt it.

A good resort.

Clean good location. Food is average but ok. Restaurants outside resort much better. You can also go to the other Decameron hotels in Guayabitos. They are a good option when roaming around Guayabitos. They are all inclusive to you as well. La Penita is close by as well. Los Ayala is also near by. Nice weather and very enjoyable. Fresh fish every day if you want.