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Melia Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
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Melia Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
Paseo De La Marina Sur Lote H-7
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 48354
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409
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Melia Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Melia Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
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Overall: 3.93 |
Service
4.17 |
Condition
3.80 |
Cleanliness
4.11 |
Comfort
3.76 |
Recommend
80.43 % |
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| Don't go in the summer |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was nice, but we went in July and we were only 1 of 5 American Families that were there. The rest were Mexicans, so everything was catered to them in Spanish. There was a lady that was selling time shares at the hotel and she wouldn't leave us alone. We left the resort every day and explored more of Puerto Vallarta - that was fun. We did the Canopy tour - awesome.
Reviewed by traveler from Denver, CO on July 19, 2006 |
| Excellent service. Great entertainment for the whole family. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great service. Many activities and entertainment for the whole family. Rooms are clean. The elevators are small and need to be remodeled. The food was very good and a lot of variety. Even for my husband who is a picky eater there was always something that he was able to eat.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco CA on July 18, 2006 |
| Very pleasant experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Stayed for 7 nights with my family. We had great time. Service was excellent, very kind personnel. Children had a lot of fun during the day and also in the evening. Food was very good , very well prepared and plenty of choices. Entertainment team was very good. I would recommend it especially for families with children. Would like to go back.
Reviewed by traveler from San Jose, CA on July 18, 2006 |
| A good family resort |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| very relaxing and the staff were very nice.
Reviewed by traveler on July 14, 2006 |
| Had a great time, ideal for families |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| In general, the hotel delivered what it advertised, a family friendly place to relax. As others have stated the beach is small, but the pool is large. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. You do not need to get the airport taxi vouchers, wish I saw that before I bought them from this site. Downtown Puerto Vallarta is a cheap bus fare away as is Walmart. The rooms were fine, and so was the food. Seemed like the restaurants on site served about the same quality of food as the buffet, but with better ambiance. Plus you only get to go to each restaurant once. You WILL get hassled every time you stroll through the lobby to join the vacation club, but that also happens walking down any street, we got used to it, and they eventually gave up on us. They do serve the cheap alcohol unless you ask them. I drank good tequila for free all week by just asking.
Reviewed by traveler from Portland, OR on July 7, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| No washer/dryers for us to use which is important when you travel with small children!!! The food was great though. Great entertainment!
Reviewed by traveler from Nampa, Idaho on July 5, 2006 |
| Very Nice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Beautiful resort. The room was fabulous. The specialty restaraunts were great but the buffets got a little old/boring. Lots of families but wasn't noisy. The only money we spent was on tips.
Reviewed by traveler from Bloomington, MN on June 28, 2006 |
| Melia Hotel Probably wouldn't go back! |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel on it's own was nice, the rooms were always clean, and the housekeeping staff was very honest. The staff is nice, but watch out for the Concierge, when you get there, they try and get you to go to a meeting so they can sell you trips to other Melia Hotels, PASS The beach is small. But it was still enjoyable esp for the kids. The Kids and Teens club are just a joke. The really don't do any activities with the kids. The zip cord was broken and the rock climbing and batting cages were only run for about 2 hours, and depending on your plans, you could miss it. The outdoor chess didn't exist. The shuffelboard was broken. The pool was big lots of room for everyone, clean. Honestly we really aren't picky, it was just ok for a 3 1/2 star hotel. They do give you plenty of water and the alcohol is good. If you ask for strong drinks they give them to you. The buffets were good to ok for breakfast, the lunch buffets were just ok the snack bar was hamburgers and hotdogs, dried out!!! The good food was if you make reservations in the restaurants. Those were all good. The night time shows are ok. Not much of a night life, the loby bar at night is not open very long if you like to stay up late. We stayed at a big yellow hotel last time that was a 2 1/2 star and it was better than this. Look on the internet and you'll find that one. The pools are smaller, but more pools. The beach is better there and the food is much better there. I'd stay there again before Melia.
Reviewed by traveler from Oregon on June 16, 2006 |
| Nice place to visit but forget the scuba diving. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| All in all the hotel was nice and the service was good, but the vacation club people bother you a lot so don't fall for the free coupons so you can be their prisoner for 4 or 5 hours while you are supposed to be on vacation. It is an older hotel and the rooms and elevators are well used and could use an update. The food was pretty good but the usual all inclusive fare. Although the restaurants that require reservations were much better and that service was super. The beach at the hotel was very small and vendors were a constant presence. But the hotel seawall area has a lot of chairs, although they need some new chairs, it is a nice place to watch the sunset. Puerto Vallarta is a pretty place to visit with various forms of entertainment. Las Caletas is nice but don't waste your time diving it was awful. Los Arcos would probably be better but I didn't get to try that.
Reviewed by traveler from Ingleside, Texas on May 18, 2006 |
| Absolutely beautiful! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Melia was absolutely beautiful with marble floors throughout, an awesome pool with swim-up bar and a nice playground for the kids. This hotel is very "kid friendly" and the service was excellent! I would say the food was pretty good. I would recommend this hotel to anyone!
Reviewed by traveler from Rogue River, OR. on May 17, 2006 |
| Fun nightly shows, good for family fun |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Our family enjoyed the resort but it wasn't as nice as a previous all-inclusive I've stayed at. The elevators smelled bad like mold. The rooms also smelled musty. The jacuzzi's didn't work in the pool area. The food was ok. The beds are very hard but we slept just fine in them. The live nightly shows were very good, my 11 year old son loved the batting cage and the rock climbing wall, but each are open only a short time in the afternoons. There were alot of families there so it felt comfortable for kids. They had a great DJ a few nights in the lobby bar aread and live music the other nights that was also great. Beware of timeshare salespeople everywhere in the hotel, the airport, and everywhere. If you aren't interested in a timeshare avoid them at all costs they will really waste your time. Know also the hotel doesn't exchange your american money for the actual rate so you do lose money if you exchange at their counter. It is better to use the ATM, as long as your bank doesn't charge you too much. The staff was nice, the weather was perfect. The pirate ship cruise was great! La Kliffe restaurant was beautiful and worth the drive. It is a beautiful city and wonderful weather all year. We used taxi's for getting around and most of them were great. Just be sure of what they are charging before you get into the car. Overall Melia is good for families but if you are single or a couple try for a more adult oriented resort.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago on May 8, 2006 |
| a great family hotel |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very family oriented with lots of activities all day long for all ages. Very kid friendly. The restaurants were very clean, a great variety of food in its buffets. We felt very comfortable during our stay and higly recomend it to poeple who are traveling with children of all ages.
Reviewed by traveler from san diego on May 4, 2006 |
| Great Family Experience |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is really family friendly for both young children and teens. There are plenty of activities to keep little ones occupied and the teens looked like they are having a wonderful time. You don't have to leave the hotel grounds for much and it is very relaxing. The staff was courteous and friendly. The food quality was what I would consider adequate. I would go again.
Reviewed by traveler from Grosse Pointe, MI on April 26, 2006 |
| Good Family 3* Resort |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Our first impressions were not good, the hotel seemed way over crowded and not all that clean but this ended up to be a great holiday. First of all I have to say we picked a bad time, Easter week is one of the biggest holidays in Mexico so all hotels are crowded. Their kid camp and kid entertainment was excellent. The nightly shows were great....One of the resturants is open air and the setting is beautiful but the food was not very good. The family room had two double beds and a very noisy bunk bed but it is nice to have four beds in your room when you have two kids.
Reviewed by traveler from california on April 25, 2006 |
| Wonderful place for families! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a great time at the Melia. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The room was nice but not spectacular, however who spends much time in the room when in Mexico? Food and drink are available around the clock and with 3 kids, the poolside snacks were wonderful. The evening shows were entertaining and always start with an activity for kids. We will return next year.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on April 14, 2006 |
| Great family hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Excellent service by the staff. Lots of activities. Very family oriented. Food was good. Rooms were decent size but a little older than rest of the hotel, which was very nice. Pool was great. Beach not for swimming but good for kayaking. We are a family of 4 with 12 and 14 year olds that both loved it and always had something to do.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago suburb on April 5, 2006 |
| Good value |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Sol Melia PV is part of one of the world's largest hotel chains, but primarily based in Europe, with half of their properties in Spain. The decor and layout are decidedly European. Food was generally pretty good. Ironically, the boss they offered better variety and in some cases better food than the sitdown restaurants at which reservations were required. Beach was a little small comfortable. Nice big pool. Nearly across the street from Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, a solid golf course. Short cab ride to downtown. Much better atmosphere and for less hectic and the Hotel Zone area. The Marina is basically across the street, and has a number of nice restaurants and a few shops. Minor complaint: there are no alarm clocks or radios in the rooms. Another less minor complaint: the staff definitely gives you the hard sell on listening to the presentation regarding their vacation club or timeshare program.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, IL on April 5, 2006 |
| Pleasant and Comfortabel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is an all inclusive hotel that offers a wide variety of activities including a different show every evening of the week. The hotel is very family friendly with extensive activities for Children.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 2006 |
| good family hotel that needs a little work |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| We were told the hotel was 20 years old and in some places, it looked its age. We did notice that some rooms were being gutted and redone, but ours was in need of repair. The public areas are also being worked on. We liked the location, close to the Marina. All inclusive was good for the family, but after a week, the buffet was getting a little old.
Reviewed by traveler from North Bend, WA on March 8, 2006 |
| A great place for young families |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We just returned from our weeklong stay at the Melia with our 2 young sons, ages 3 and 5. This is a wonderful place to take young children, and a good value for the money. The rooms are very basic and the hotel is starting to show its age a little bit, but everything was clean. The staff is very nice and attentive. Our boys loved the big pool and the Flintstones playground. They took part in some of the children's activities and had fun there too. The beach is small, but the pool makes up for that. The food is typical of an all inclusive, the mass produced variety, but little kids don't really care. And with the reasonable price, we felt that we could justify eating out for supper.The little fridge in the room is a real plus for families too. This is a great place if you don't want to worry about your kids' laughing and shrieking and splashing bothering other peaceful sunbathers. They won't, this place has lots of kids and lots of loud activities.
Reviewed by traveler from Iowa on February 22, 2006 |
| Relaxing & Excellent Service |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I along with our two kids just returned from a 7 night stay at the Melia. This is our 4th trip to PVR in the last 7 years - 1st time staying at the Melia - and we were definitely impressed. Hotel staff was excellent, general meals were good (actually preferred their general dining vs. the other 3 restaurants at the hotel - more variety). Pools were great, kids walking on the beach, service on drinks at pool was great. We opted for the ocean view - well worth the additional money if you want the perfect views. We enjoyed it so much - we joined their Vacation Club.
Reviewed by traveler from Decatur, IL on January 23, 2006 |
| Family Fun & Friendly |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The people who take care of you at Hotel Melia are what makes this hotel. The entryway ambience and garden area are beautiful and enhance the Mexican coastal resort feeling. The buffet and poolside grill and round the clock drinks we looked forward to everyday. The grilled meat, poultry & fish were on the well done side, but mixed in the sauces - were delicious. We could take the bus easily downtown.
Reviewed by traveler from Hayward, CA on January 21, 2006 |
| Beautiful Grounds and Public Areas, Rooms Only Adequate |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The grounds and public areas, including the pool, are beautiful and top-notch. The rooms are fair. Some wings are in need of renovation, while others are in better shape. The food was good for breakfast and lunch but dinner was less than impressive and we opted to go to town for most evening meals. The city, called the Malacon is about a $7-$10 cab ride away, but offers great resturants, shopping and night life.
Reviewed by traveler from Beverly Hills, CA on January 9, 2006 |
| Melia......Great for families |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| loved our experience at the Melia. Food and shows were great. Ground are well maintained. Always something to do and see on the grounds of the Hotel. Perfect location. Very Freindly staff. THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS!!!!!! Couples may not like all the children at the resort. I would highly recommend this place to families and would go again. Book the Deluxe Ocean view rooms, they are well worth the added cost!!!
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, IL on January 3, 2006 |
| good family hotel |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I would recommend this hotel for families with young kids. Couples and families with kids old enough to drink or enjoy great food will be disappointed. My 11 & 13 years old daughters loved it.
Reviewed by traveler from boulder, co on January 3, 2006 |
| Beware of the timeshare scams! |
Overall: 1 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The moment we arrived in the lobby of the Melia All-Inclusive Resort, we were bombarded by a friendly person who turned out to be someone who was helping to get tourists signed up to buy timeshare property. It was awful and they wouldn't leave us alone.
Reviewed by traveler from Rockville, MD on December 31, 2005 |
| Worst hotel I have ever stayed in |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| I was registered as one of the only VIPs staying at the hotel, and yet was treated extremely poorly. My room was in the worst location in the hotel and on a floor with every screaming child in the place (of which there were a LOT of). The front desk personnel was rude and unhelpful. The evening events went on until all hours of the morning and was so loud you could hear it five blocks away. Even with my door closed (which meant I couldn't enjoy listening to the ocean),I was blasted out of my room and unable to sleep. Because it was all inclusive, the choice of alcohol was limited to nasty cheap stuff, and on more than one occassion I caught the bartender not even putting any tequila in our margeritas!! I would never stay here again.
Reviewed by traveler from Boulder, CO on December 27, 2005 |
| can't wait to go back |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| very good service , they know how to treat everybody and make you feel comfortable. beads are litle to hard
Reviewed by traveler from Lancaster , Ca. on December 21, 2005 |
| The only thing good is the view |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| This is not the right location if you want to use the beach or swim in the ocean. The beach is really small and we were stung by jellyfish withing 10 minutes of getting into the water. The locals commented that they get washed into the bay. This area is the Marina area - not the place to be if you want to swim. The food is BAD, and I'm not a picky eater. My feet hung over the end of the bed (I'm 5'7") and the pillows were flat and rock hard. There was no remote to the TV and the on/off button was missing.
Reviewed by traveler from Kansas on December 18, 2005 |
| Wish we had stayed longer |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a great time, but only stayed for four days--I wish we had stayed a whole week. Food was good, beach was great, activities fun. My teens had a great time. The shows were good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by traveler from Avon, MT on December 14, 2005 |
| good for families with small children |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a very nice stay at the Melia for Thanksgiving. The rooms were a bit dated, but suited the needs of a family with two small boys, ages 3 and 4. I would not recomend this place to singles, or couples travelling alone. The food was ok- not great, but good enough to satisfy both parents and children alike. The staff was wonderful, and lots of activities, playground for the kids. Overall, a thumbs up.
Reviewed by traveler from highlands ranch, colorado on December 6, 2005 |
| Annual Family Reunion |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Each year our family enjoys staying at the Melia. The service and amenities are all nice. Although it's a ways from town, the hotel offers many daily activities. Especially nice are the pool activities.
Reviewed by traveler from Las Vegas, NV on November 29, 2005 |
| Very good for trip with the kids |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is excellent for families. The activities keep the kids entertained for hours (which leaves quiet time for mom and dad). The activities staff is very good with children. The food was excellent. The pool side service was outstanding. They put on a nightly show for all to attend (and its free)in the theater by the pool.The nights we were there we saw a Vegas themed show and a Spanish themed show both were very good. The Elvis was really good. The only downfall is the comfort of the beds. They are not extremely comfortable. But the family rooms are nice for families having 2 doubles and then a set on bunk beds.
Reviewed by traveler from Indianapolis, In. on November 2, 2005 |
| Nice people good quality |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Everything was perfect. Except for the temperature inside of the room. The temperature was not cold enough for me. The cooling fan was not working properly.
Reviewed by traveler from El Paso TX on August 31, 2005 |
| Round up - definitely a four star resport |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Expedia bills this as a three and a half star resort. Absolutely untrue. It is a solid four star. I was there from April 8th to April 12th of this year. The lobby is breathtaking and the grounds large and well kept. The rooms were a pleasant surprize, being larger and more sophisticated than I would expect from what I thought would essentially be a three star hotel. The staff warms to you with only a modest attempt at the Spanish language and the excursion staff knows you by your first name almost immediately. The whole feeling is one of upscale without the attitude. I am alraedy planning my next trip back.
Reviewed by traveler from Englewood, Colorado on July 14, 2005 |
| great family place |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My 2 sons and i had a great time at this hotel,the food was good and with 2 growing boys the all inclusive is the way to go. The restutants had a different menu every evening so the buffet selection was great. alway something different to try. even the pool side bar and grill were very good. had a great time.
Reviewed by traveler from mishawaka indiana on July 11, 2005 |
| Good value, very pleasant |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel is well kept and maintained. Staff is friendly and courteous. Very family oriented. Enjoyed our stay. Food is average but it was not the most important thing for us.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago on May 31, 2005 |
| Can't wait to go back! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Everyone at the hotel was extremely nice and helpful. They made us feel very welcomed. It was a beautiful hotel, not to mention very relaxing. I am already planning my next visit.
Reviewed by traveler from DeKalb, IL on May 25, 2005 |
| Not all it's cracked up to be. |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| The pool closes way too early and the all inclusive package is not so convenient. The hotel has no room service and you're stuck eating what ever it is they're serving according to their schedule. Seems like a good place for families with small children though.
Reviewed by traveler on May 13, 2005 |
| This was my second stay, I and I'll got back again |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel has so many fun activities for everybody, and the service and food ar | | |
