Villa del Palmar Vallarta Reviews & Ratings

I have been an owner at this resort since 1991. The resort is going downhill more each year. Members automatically received a gold card,now we have to attend a presentation. These we are told is to let us upgrade, and yes, they will not take no for an answer. Free entertainment around the pool and into the evening is hit and miss. It is not uncommon to not have your room cleaned before 4 in the afternoon, and no amount of pleading will make them clean it earlier. I find the maintenance staff and the laundry staff the most helpful, and have called them direct to get a coffee pot that works, as calling front desk or telling the maid does no good.Last winter the resort had a habit of telling those checking in that there were no rooms, they had overbooked, and that they would take you to their new resort. This was a ploy to get people to see the new resort. AFter travelling 12 hours to get there, and having a reservation in your hand, who needs this hassle.Yes, money does talk,,but should it be necessary to get service.

Great resort to relax and enjoy. Great overall staff. Go to the presentation for timeshare (get it over with tell them you arent interested)and get gold card for discounts at resort and several activities(we did boat trip with snorkeling and swimming and played golf. This saved us well over $300-$400 dollars alone) and restaurants in PV. Good restaurants too, not pizza places etc. 15% discount with card at resort. One couple I heard even negotiated all inclusive for going to the presentation Resort is very clean,staff is always sweeping up the grounds to maintain. Attempt to get to know ther staff and give them a few bucks extra and they'll take great care of you. (one of the maids was going to do my laundry before I left)They do charge $4 a day for maid service which is justified for the work they do. Watch a couple of things though. Do not loose your room key even if its an electronic card or regular key it will cost you $25-$75. They charge for lost towels etc that might be taken to the pool. They charge 5-7% if you use a credit card to charge your balance at check out. Best to have pesos on had to pay cash. They love dollars, Exchang rate varies with each bank. Do not get pesos at airport or resorts go to the bank for proper exchange. Cab fare from airport to resort should only be 50 pesos...watch the scams with the suburbans and others...always negotiate especially with the beach vendors...they won't be offended, they've been told NO before even if they tell you its "almost free" Overlook these small things that are present at all the resorts and relax and enjoy!!!

Just returned. Well located near downtown but not in downtown. Bus and taxis are readily available and reasonably priced as compared to Cabo. We expected more high end accomodations but they were very clean and comfortable. They offered all inclusive services by the day, we didn't sign up but we did pay for the dinner/show a couple of nights and enjoyed them.

I had wonderful vacation here. I had read mixed reviews, but found the accommadations good, not the best, but they suited our needs perfectly. The beds are firm, a mattress on a cement base, but we sleep like babies. It was very clean, the grounds well kept and the staff were always helpful. We'll go again!

Timeshare people at the airport were pushy and a bit aggressive- ignore them and keep walking. If you chose to do a tour, you get a goldcard to be used for discounts in the complex and around town. This actually saves you a lot of money. It saved my husband over $140 on golf alone and 10% on resturants

Very nice atmosphere on the beach, two large pools, hot tubs, functional, clean, well lit and safe, close to shopping and all amenities. Courteous staff, daily entertainment, highly recommended.

I did not have a good experience at this resort. The staff was terrible and rude, plus you couldn't walk on the beach without being approached by peddlers every few minutes. My room was a disappointment, bed uncomfortable and a view of the top of a restaurant. The resort is extremely noisy all hours of the day and night. It was hard to find a lounge chair by the pool and forget the beach. The peddlers bother you so much at the beach they will even wake you up to try and sell you something. I got hooked into a tour of the resort which was really a sales pitch. The 45 minute tour turned into a 3 hour event before I walked away with them still following me. They do not take "No" for an answer, so beware. Puerto Vallarta is a nice little town with some enjoyable places to explore. Resort is a 3 Star and area 4 Star.

Very nice atmosphere on the beach, two large pools, hot tubs, functional, clean, well lit and safe, close to shopping and all amenities. Courteous staff, daily entertainment, highly recommended.

We have stayed here 4 times and really enjoy the visits. Many aminities and good beach. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Easy walk to modern grocery stores and bottle shop. Short bus/taxi ride to down town.

Rooms are very comfortable and nicely decorated and roomy. Pools are refreshing.