Odkryj pobyt w mieście Puerto Vallarta

The facilities are very nice and the attention is perfect.

After a two year absence, I returned to the San Marino for my fifth visit, a two week all inclusive holiday April 7-April 21....I was greeted warmly by the Manager Luis and assistant manager Armando. Mauro the hotel porter was his usual friendly self. I found the hotel again, very clean, with ongoing physical improvements to the hotel itself, and the food overall had improved from the last visit.....The bathrooms in the cheaper rooms desperatey need to be updated...but then of course prices go up. I must say they have replaced the mattresses and while firm, they are unlike the concrete blocks of yore that required a call down to the front desk for a foamy....Perhaps I have a little extra padding now as well....Masking regulations had been relaxed somewhat, but after a few days Covid reared its ugly head again, and masks were worn full time by staff, and guests were required to wear them while choosing their food from the buffet, which was dished out by kitchen employees....I actually preferred this as you know only a couple of gloved hands were on the serving spoons, as opposed to possibly hundreds with a self serve buffet....Food waste was cut down as well.....The servers would dish up small to medium portions, but you could always go back for more if you wanted to....I rarely did as the portions served were generous enough for me. Unfortunately due to Covid regulations and the staffing needed to serve guests, the made to order omelettes in the morning were dispensed with....but there was always a good selection of Breakfast items. The servers and chambermaids were friendly and efficient as always and work so very hard.....please tip your servers and chambermaids well.....Samuel, Jesus, Antonio, and the other servers (whose names escape me at the moment) made our holiday that much more pleasant with their great service. We were there of course at a very busy time Semana Santa(Holy week) and the second week of school holidays...so the hotel was crowded....However, they are enforcing the adults only pool rule....so one could have a quiet drink by the adults pool if one desired. They have closed the upper bar permanently......as it is close to the childrens pool, but it may have been due to staff shortages/cost cutting as well. The bartender Edgar still pours a good drink, and still loves to tease gringos....The beachfront and all of Olde Towne were incredibly busy, and the San Marino being by the pier, is anything but quiet. Would I return to the hotel for another holiday?....Probably, its nice being greeted like an old friend when you return to a hotel, and the San Marino remains good value for travellers on a budget, and the hotel fits me like a comfortable old shoe...but I would definately choose a quieter time of the year to visit.....

All-inclusive hotel, all rooms have sea view, perfect for vacation and relaxation. Except it’s a bit expensive, there’s really nothing wrong with it 😀 The Italian and Mexican restaurants for dinner are both delicious.

We are here now and this is our 3rd time to visit the Marriott here. This morning s the best hotel yoyd money can buy in PV. The pool is absolutely incredible in size and the pool service is awesome. Carlos took excellent care of us today. The breakfast buffet is outstanding with great food selections and quality. Reyna has waited on us 2 days in a row and she is outstanding. She truly takes care of her customers. Ice cream - everyone likes ice cream and they gave a great ice cream shoppe. The rooms are very nice and the beds are outstanding! This place is 5 stars!

Tropicana is a family oriented Mexican hotel right on the beach. It's nestled into the *** area of Puerto Vallarta at the edge of the historic downtown area. The rooms were large but Spartan. We had a great balcony with a view of the ocean. The public areas like the pool, restaurant, gardens, and lobby were gorgeous. The hotel is a great deal too. Nothing seemed overpriced...and there were lots of great restaurants around. I would definitely stay here again!

While I love this hotel and have stayed 10+ times, my most recent experience was very disappointing. After check-in a woman approached me wearing a nametag that I believe said ”Fernanda” with the ”buganvilias resort” logo on it. She was older, maybe 46-56 years old with her hair braided in a ponytail behind her back. She tried to sell me the ”all inclusive” package (which I simply will never buy) and I politely declined ”no, thank you :)”. She pressured me harder and said ”what will you do on your vacation?” - obviously a silly question. I can enjoy myself without an all inclusive package. She then said ”what about WiFi?” and I stated ”The WiFi at this hotel is free...?” she said ”no, not anymore”. I then stated ”Well, the WiFi at this hotel is free for me, as I am Bonvoy Gold status” and she said ”no, not anymore”. I then made a frustrated face and she said ”Come on man, you're on vacation [so just let me upsell you!]”. She then placed her hand over her nametag and quickly walked away. I can tolerate being solicited, but I cannot tolerate being blatantly and repeatedly lied to. The WiFi at this hotel was in-fact free for all, with enhanced WiFi complementary for Bonvoy Gold members and above. Hopefully Fernanda isn't there the next time I visit. Photo unrelated: showing off the beautiful property.