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Very friendly staff and relaxing vacation, would return again!
11/02/2009This resort was very nice, not so crowded and ideal for little kids, the staff was very friendly and remembered us through out the stay. the rooms were very nice, ...
This resort was very nice, not so crowded and ideal for little kids, the staff was very friendly and remembered us through out the stay. The rooms were very nice, big enough for a family of four; they got us a crib for the baby( free of charge!). The coolest part was where we got to release baby turtles into the sea.
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Great time
10/29/2009Had a wonderful time at this hotel. the grounds and the rooms are wonderful. excellent staff to serve you. everyone is very friendly and goes out of their way to ...
Had a wonderful time at this hotel. The grounds and the rooms are wonderful. Excellent staff to serve you. Everyone is very friendly and goes out of their way to help. If you are looking for a wild and partying place, do not go to this hotel. If you are looking for a nice, relaxing vacation, this is the place. It is about 30 minutes outside Puerta Vallarta, so you do not have the hussle bussle of the city, but a quick cab ride will get you downtown ( $15.00) For eating, we preferred the buffet to the specialty restaurants
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Wonderful vacation
10/22/2009Stayed there oct 12-oct 17. loved it! very relaxing...staff make your stay as comfortable as it can be...very friendly!! food is ok...i would recommend to everyone ...
Stayed there Oct 12-Oct 17. Loved it! Very relaxing...Staff make your stay as comfortable as it can be...very friendly!! Food is ok...I would recommend to everyone to try to eat outside, downtown or just a few feet to the right after leaving the resort. Maybe 100 feet. Authentic mexican food. Rooms are clean and spacious. Hotel is kind of secluded, ideal for honeymooners, not much of a night life... But if night life doesn't matter to you...definately this one is the one to choose. Give tips...you get better service.
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Very relaxing resort-Would return again
09/15/2009We spent 10 nights at the la jolla mismaloya and had a great time. it was a very relaxing atmosphere. both of us had been to p.v. before therefore ...
We spent 10 nights at the La Jolla Mismaloya and had a great time. It was a very relaxing atmosphere. Both of us had been to P.V. before therefore we were mainly looking for some peace and quiet. The pools are very nice and the grounds are very well kept. The property is small enough you don't have to walk very far for anything. We have traveled to these type of resort properties a lot and were impressed with the amenities. Keep in mind it is about 15-20 minutes south of the town of P.V. This didn't matter to us but it might you. ($* cab ride one-way) The location is far enough south that the ocean was much nicer than other areas of P.V. The hotel is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Food at the resort was ok. Don't expect gourmet. The buffets have lots of options so you can always find something to fill you up. The specialty restaurants have a little better quality food but don't expect too much and remember this is Mexico. The dishes are prepared using Mexican recipes not Tex Mex as so many of us are used to (there is a difference). We opted for their "Premium" package when we arrived. For an additional $*/person per night you get a room on one of the two top floors ( 8 or 9) therefore you have a better view of the ocean and pool plus you get more nights at the specialty restaurant and access to a room with unlimited internet. Probably wouldn't pay it again. Didn't see the value. Also, all the rooms are the same throughout the resort. Probably one of the nicest hotel rooms we have stayed in outside the U.S. Very large with two living areas.
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Loved It!
08/16/2009We've been to vallarta over 15 times and to mismaloya at least five or six times but only once since the beach washed away and barcelo bought the hotel. ...
We've been to Vallarta over 15 times and to Mismaloya at least five or six times but only once since the beach washed away and Barcelo bought the hotel. Our experience there this time was just as good as ever. At first I was disappointed that they no longer had choices of rooms with one bedroom and two baths w/living room or two bedrooms, no kitchen, and only one bath, but the courteous staff showed us several options before we checked in so we could choose the one we liked best. We picked a room on second floor with bigger balcony, good view no palm trees in the way like there are on floors 3, 4, 5, & 6 and a bedroom w/living room. The remodeling is very nice, though the sliding closet doors leave a lot to be desired. They were troublesome, but we just avoided sliding them very much. All the staff were friendly and service was prompt. One of the pool waiters, X, was the son of X, who worked there back when the hotel was La Jolla de Mismaloya. The food was fine. We're more likely to be found eating down the beach or at Tonio's in the village, but for breakfast and snacks, we had no complaints. Loved the mimosas every morning at breakfast and the great service. Even though it's all inclusive and the paperwork says "tips included," it always pays off to leave twenty pesos for good service. It's much appreciated and absolutely remembered by each wait person. We were there in August and are going back in October and possibly December. Can't wait to see our "friends" again!
