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All Inclusive Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

All Inclusive Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito
Avenida y Costera la Playa S/N
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico 63732

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All Inclusive Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito Reviews

Traveler Ratings Summary for All Inclusive Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito
Overall:  4.26
Service
4.64
Condition
4.30
Cleanliness
4.47
Comfort
3.99
Recommend
90.80 %
Not impressed at all
Overall:  2
Service
2
Condition
3
Cleanliness
3
Comfort
3
Recommend
No
If your looking for a cheap vacation and expect to get what you paid for, a cheap vacation. This place is for you. Service was terrible. Accommodations were OK. Food and entertainment were terrible.

Reviewed by traveler from Skokie, IL on April 8, 2006


Fun
Overall:  4
Service
4
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
Fun time, very hospitable, fun shows every night.

Reviewed by traveler on April 5, 2006


fun in the sun at samba resort
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
We just got back from spring break. It was awesome. The samba aims to please.They will deliver your drink to you by the pool or on the beach it was great.At the pool one minute down the steps and your on the beach . Very safe if you have children because no one can get on samba property unless they are staying there.Best resort I have ever stayed at.Its not huge which makes it perfect because its never real crowded. Plenty of activities with sergio he always had you doing something(beach volleyball,tequilla volleyball arobics in the pool,crafts manicures,bingo etc...)The maid service is excellent we had a cute towel creature in the room each day they made you smile.Just make sure to use plenty of sunscreen.We saw dolphins in the morning from the pool area out in the ocean. well worth the price. Very clean....

Reviewed by traveler from Fairbury IL on April 1, 2006


We would go back
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
We stayed here a few months back - the place was great. We just assumed that the food would not be good since it was an all-inclusive, but we were pleasantly surprised that is was good. All the booze they offered was all top shelf. Drink service on the beach was great if you tipped the server a buck or two. This place is a great value for the money. The staff was very friendly. The entertainment was a bit cheesy, but great for a laugh. We liked that the place was nice and small. It made for a more friendly atmosphere.

Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on March 16, 2006


Samba is Great!!!
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
The staff at this hotel is overly friendly and accomodating. The pool and grounds are immaculate. The beach is beautiful. The only downfall is the cost to get to downtown Puerto Vallarta ($18 cab ride one way), however, we heard you can catch the bus for $1.50. Don't stay here if you expect nightlife right outside your hotel every night, but definitely stay if you are ok with the 20 minute ride downtown. Great for singles as well as families. Would recommend to anyone!!

Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis, MN on March 15, 2006


Fun, fun , fun....
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
What a nice place to visit. This was our first time at an all inclusive resort and this place is a keeper. We would definitely return. The staff throughout the facility were fantastic - bell hops, bartenders, front desk, maintenance and cleaning - everyone was smiling and truly wanted to make our stay pleasant. The food wasn't bad. While other reviews indicated that it was passable, we found that there were always choices that were better than average. Of course, the food always tastes better with tequila (right?). Beds were a bit hard for my wife but passable.

Reviewed by traveler from Scarborough, ME on March 13, 2006


We'll be back next year!!
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
We took our kids out of the country for the first time. The Samba was a great experience for us all. It was an affordable trip, but still had many great qualities. The food was good as was the service. The rooms were very nice and the maid service was equally impressive. This is a great resort to take a family with kids. The beach and ocean are excellent. The bottom of the pool needs to be painted, but was cleaned daily. We all left the resort looking forward to next year!!!

Reviewed by traveler from Wisconsin on March 8, 2006


People were great, but food left a lot to be desired
Overall:  3
Service
4
Condition
2
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
The people there were extremely honest and trustworthy. We were traveling with friends who had children too (ages 5-11) and we never had to worry about the kids running around and being without immediate supervision. We lost a few very expensive items and they were always returned or found by the staff. The food was probably the biggest disappointment, in that it was lacking in true Mexican fare, and it was very buffet style. Even the Italian restaurant and Grille, didn't really know how to prepare Italian food or steaks.

Reviewed by traveler from San Jose, CA on March 1, 2006


Great Family Resort
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
This was our 2nd visit to the Samba. Both times we took all four of our sons (ages 2 - 10 yrs) and we had a wonderful experience. The Samba was just small enough that we felt comfortable letting the kids play around the resort complex with new friends yet big enough to have all of the amenities to give us a luxury vacation. Because we had been here last year there were several employees that we knew and they felt like old friends. The staff, especially the bartenders and waiters, were wonderful to us and the kids, calling us by name, remembering drinks, and being personally attentive. It was a good feeling. The only real downfall was the mattresses. The were very uncomfortable and because the beds were only a full size they were crowded, too. The flip side was that it was so relaxing out by the pool and on the beach by the palapas that a little snooze did wonders for the lack of nightime sleep. They had the disco going more evenings this year and it was fun for the whole family. We were sad to leave as they have become family to us there.

Reviewed by traveler from Yamhill, OR on February 28, 2006


Fun place, but not for me
Overall:  4
Service
4
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
I liked the hotel, I liked the employees, I liked the casual atmosphere. However, the drinks seemed watered down, and the nightly entertainment tended to be silly and unsophisticated. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. This was my first all-inclusive experience, so couldn't tell you how it measures up to other all-inclusive places.

Reviewed by traveler from Colorado on February 28, 2006


Customer service is great!
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
Staff is very friendly, lots of activities, food is decent, but beds are hard as rocks.

Reviewed by traveler from Nevada on January 10, 2006


might go back!
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
Loved it execpt for the noise. The halls echoed when doors were closed, people talked and when housekeepers pushed their carts. The overall effect was slamming doors, shouting ang rumbling carts. It was hard to fall asleep and very hard to sleep0 late. Although I loved the place and relaxed on the beach,I dreaded night and came home tired (not from partying).

Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles, CA on January 5, 2006


Very Relaxing Stay
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
I would recommend this all-inclusive hotel. The rooms were very clean, the only negative was the bed was a bit hard. The drinks were good but the food could have been better if it was kept hotter. We went 12/25/05 and stayed 5 nights and the beach was great. They had chaise lounge chairs and thatched huts for your use. There was no fighting for a spot as alot of vacationers also used the pool area. There were always activities for all especially the kids. All the staff was very helpful and pleasant. It was a very relaxing vacation! We did not do too much other than shopping at Bucerias, a small village close by, and the Margilante Pirate Cruise! Otherwise it was on the beach and just enjoying the sun and the waves.

Reviewed by traveler from South Milwaukee, WI on January 4, 2006


Good Time
Overall:  4
Service
4
Condition
3
Cleanliness
2
Comfort
2
Recommend
Yes
Great Service, Entertainment, Nice People, But the Rooms were ecomomy style Hard beds outdated, But we had a blast because we didn't stay in are room much. Watch the bowie Ropes in the swiming area, stay away they will hurt you at the beach.

Reviewed by traveler from Kansas on January 4, 2006


can't wait to go back
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
3
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
Very nice services and I dont have to woorry about food because we ate the whole day.

Reviewed by traveler from Elk Grove CA on December 30, 2005


Great Christmas Vacation
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
Our family just returned from a 5 day stay at the Samba. We all had a fantastic time. We had age ranges from 3 to 63, and everyone thought the food was great. There were always activities for people to do, yet lounging was a great option as well. The clean environment, friendly staff and fabulous weather made this a trip to remember! We would definitely return.

Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis, MN on December 30, 2005


We'll be back!
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
We had a really nice tme and were pleased with the hotel and the staff. This is a smaller hotel...must be about 250 rooms or so. The small size allows you to get acquainted with the staff and other guests. Nightly entertainment was enjoyable. Great for families. Not much to see within walking distance unless you are ambitious, but the beach is very nice and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy at the hotel. Catch a but to PV for 15 pesos ($1.50).

Reviewed by traveler from Seattle on December 12, 2005


Beautiful beach, Smoked salmon and Stolichnaya...
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
I use to travel a lot because of my work, London, Argentina, Vegas...and I have this beautiful beach 4 hours from home (driving). This was my first but not last time in this beautiful and confortable hotel...you can drink everything you want from 11am to 1am and you can eat a wide selection of food in the buffet style restaurant.

Reviewed by traveler from Guadalajara, Mexico. on December 12, 2005


Not Impressed
Overall:  3
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
2
Recommend
No
The hotel setting was in the midst of Nuevo Vallarta Hotel District and right at ocean front. Samba Vallarta can best be classified as a 3 star. The best thing about the hotel was the friendly staff and all the exciting activities they run such as volleyball, dance lessons, Spanish classes, crazy games, water polo etc. The landscaping was well kept and so was the building. The major disappointment was food. All three restaurants pretty much served the same menu every day. The quality of food was well below any average restaurant you can find in US. We expected more Mexican cuisine only to find out badly prepared Italian dishes, mediocre western breakfast and repetitive dinner menus.

Reviewed by traveler from Raleigh, NC on December 7, 2005


Very clean, I will be back
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
The food was good not great but good. I mostly ate outside of the hotel. I was impressed as to how clean every thing was kept. I was impressed by the beaches and how simple every thing seemed to be. The drinks were nicely done "order the Samba special" I spent most of my time on the beach and down town shopping. The rooms were clean but the beds were a little hard. "I might just be a wuss" It's to bad we can't get service like that in the US. I should know I work in a resturant. While I was there the prices for the jet skis were $45.00 US/ 1/2 hour and $35.00 to parasail "If you go north up the beach past the next hotel you might find them still releasing baby sea turtles at sundown." we left before they could ask for any money, if they ask for money. Have a Blast, I did.

Reviewed by traveler from Colorado Springs, CO. on November 17, 2005


Going Back Soon
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
Great hotel! Small not huge like in down town PV. Quiet,even with children around. Great activity staff. All the staff and waiters take the time to know your name. We have already scheduled our third trip back. The hotel is a great place to relax, but there is still plenty to do. The food is good and the drinks are excellent. Be prepared to have a great time!

Reviewed by traveler from Tacoma, WA on October 28, 2005


Impressed and recommend
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
We chose Samba Vallarta as the location for our honeymoon. The staff were very courteous and helpful. While the rooms are aged, they were very clean. Each day during our week long stay, the groundskeepers were busily working to keep the property beautiful. There are many chairs and hut-like umbrellas on the beach.

Reviewed by traveler from Illinois on October 26, 2005


Nice family accommodations
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
This hotel was deffinatly family orieneted. The service was friendly and accommodating. The activities were fun. The food was served buffet style and was okay. It was nothing special, but absolutely worth the money.

Reviewed by traveler from Portland, OR on October 26, 2005


Very relaxing
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
3
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
Wonderfully attentive staff!, well manicured grounds, and uncrowded beaches. All our meals offered something that we really enjoyed, the fruits at the salad bar were outstanding, and there were ever changing choices of desserts at every meal. It was very humid during our stay, which resulted in a slight musty odor in our rooms, and what appeared to be the beginning of some mold/mildew on the ceiling in a couple places.

Reviewed by traveler from Oregon, USA on September 30, 2005


Good deal for the price!
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
I just returned from a 6 day stay at Samba from 8/27-9/1 and was pretty satisfied with the resort. I woudl have to say that I've never seen such wonderful service as provided by the Samba staff. As we pulled up to the lobby coming from the airport, the bell boy rushed to open the door for me and quickly bring out bags into the resort. We had arrived at 10am, and were lucky enough to be able to check in and go to our room even though check-in time is in the afternoon. Our room was pleasantly cool and clean. One minor thing I would complain about is a few flies that would sneak into the room. However, my main complaint is the beds - they are sooo hard! They're not comfortable. I found it hard to fall asleep, and woke up in the mornings with a stiff shoulder from sleeping on my side (which I didn't expect since I am only 20). English tv channels are VERY limited (1-2 channels). The food was just ok. It wasn't terrible, but I was happy to go home to regular food again. Lunch at 'The Grill' is pretty average- salad bar, a grill where they can make you chicken wings, hot dogs, and burgers, and a small selection of some hot foods. Dinner was sometimes a little more disappointing. We ate at their italian restaurant twice... all I can say is I dont think they know how to make Italian food very well. Dinner at the Grill is better. They have a good selection and the food is pretty well cooked. Make sure you get coffee flambe every night for dessert!

Reviewed by traveler from New York, NY on September 11, 2005


Excellent for travelers on a budget
Overall:  4
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
The care that the staff shows for both the facilities and the guests really makes this place. The food was mediocre, as was the entertainment, but the rooms are clean. The low price allows for you to spend your money on the tours which are necessary to make Puerto Vallarta a worthwhile destination.

Reviewed by traveler from New York, NY on September 7, 2005


Had a great time
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
My wife and I took our Honeymoon there for a week. We were thrilled with the service of the hotel staff. They were all very kind and spoke english very well. The place was clean and relaxing. Its a little outside of town, but that proved to be good, as there were less people on the beach and the water was cleaner. We really had a great time and would love to go back, plus it was a bargain!

Reviewed by traveler from Kirksville, MO on September 6, 2005


2 Adults - 4 Girls (18, 18, 19, 19,)
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
Pueblo Bonito has restored a wonderful treasure, designed just for families. From the time when you first arrive until you are ready to leave the resort; you are greeted by smiling hosts that are always trying to go out of their way to make you feel relaxed & comfortable. We took part in many of the activities during the day as well as the evening entertainment, produced & delivered very professionally. Many guests that we met were also overwhelmed by the resort. Several returning guest were experiencing the resort again for the first time. Several couples were going to return with their children. Everything was well maintained & clean. The staff was constantly cleaning. If there was a problem it was corrected or fixed immediately. The suites & the maids that maintained them where fantastic; In lieu of petifours on your pillows the maids would create these beautiful designs out of towels, plants & flowers on your bed & in the restrooms. Each afternoon you would enter your room to find a different creation. The restaurants offered many varieties of food. Some improvement needed in the Italian Restaurant. The breakfast, lunch buffet & poolside grill offers an excellent variety that everyone was satisfied with. The Mexican Restaurant pool side offered the best sit down menu & atmosphere. We did leave the resort on three occasions, but we enjoyed ourselves more in the comfort of the resort and all it has to offer. Thank You Samba Vallarta for such a memorable vacation.

Reviewed by traveler from Orange County, CA on August 31, 2005


Not impressed at all
Overall:  2
Service
2
Condition
3
Cleanliness
1
Comfort
1
Recommend
No
Sorry for all those who really found this to be an amazing hotel but the truth is its way too family friendly to relax in this hotel. I had kids Knocking on my door at all hours of the day one day at 5am is that crazy or what? I was there to relax which I was able to do by the pool. The room well they had waterbugs dead in my room from the day I arrived til the day I left,and the maid never changed the bed sheets. To top it off the room smells of mildew all day everyday it was HORRIBLE. I will never return not even with my kids.

Reviewed by traveler from Bronx,NY on August 6, 2005


Very professional and courteous staff.
Overall:  4
Service
4
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
My husband and I went there for our anniversary. We had a ggod time. The staff was great. Food and drinks were good. There was always something that we really enjoyed eating at every meal. Don't go expecting to get Corona Beer though. Very few places in Puerto Vallarta sell it. However, they do have Sol. Not as good but when it is all inclusive and you aren't paying for it, it was ok. It is a little ways from town but transportation was easy whether it be bus or taxi. Be prepared for the bus to be very full though. It was very reasonable to get a taxi when we wanted to go somewhere.

Reviewed by traveler from Colorado Springs, CO on July 19, 2005


Prepare to sweat
Overall:  4
Service
4
Condition
4
Cleanliness
4
Comfort
1
Recommend
Yes
This hotel was all it was promised to be. The swimming pool was gorgeous, the waitstaff incredibly attentive and the restraunts and food were very very good. The one problem we had, and unfortunately it put a damper on the whole trip; was the lack of air conditioning. We understood that Mexico is hot. We are from TX so heat is nothing new. However, air conditioning can be found even in the middle east today. When we were shown to our room we were told the a/c worked great "if you keep your door and window closed." Ok. When we walked into the room, the condensation on the floors and windows was obvious right away. The a/c flat out was not working. We brought it to the attention of the front desk and they had a bell boy come look at it. With his refrigeration expertise he jiggled the thermostat and announced it was now working. It never did. We again reported it and was shown another room. This room was as hot as the first and seemed to be a 5 mile walk from the elevators. We had a fan put in the room and suffered. It is a shame because, the hotel was beautiful. As was the beach and restraunts. Our stay would have been perfect if we were not sweating while showering. One last thought, the only thing air conditioned was the rooms and a room with a computer. I checked my email 50 times on this trip so I could just cool off for a minute.

Reviewed by traveler from Kuwait City Kuwait on July 18, 2005


Super nice staff
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
Staying at a hotel with only 140 rooms is really different than staying at a huge resort - all of the staff took the time to know us by name, and they all did their best to make our stay pleasant. I could not believe the number of people they had constantly cleaning and maintaining the grounds. The activies personnel can be a tad pushy trying to get people to participate, but they work so hard and for such long hours, it's hard to hold that against them.

Reviewed by traveler from Colorado on July 13, 2005


I'll Be Back!!!
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
I booked my trip with Expedia, 5 days before I left. The price was amazing, for an all-inclusive, therefore I was a bit skeptical. It was a "girls' trip"...just me and my 17 year old daughter. The resort was immaculate, the staff was cleaning constantly. The pool was vacuumed several times a day and the staff was always there to serve, answer questions or to just ask how you were doing. I found the area to be very safe, security walked around a lot especially at night. The beds are not too comfortable, but we were so tired it didn't matter, we slept fine. The buffet food was good, not elegant, not fancy...just good. If you are looking for a "party place" or posh accomodations, this is NOT the place. However, if you want a very relaxing break at a nice, clean hotel, with pools and the beach just feet away at a great price...go for it. I will return for sure!!!

Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, IL on June 11, 2005


Definitely returning!
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
3
Recommend
Yes
This hotel was a surprise to us. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. It was EXTREMELY clean and the staff was wonderful. Great beach, nice pool. Very pleasant experience. We'll definitely return.

Reviewed by traveler from Aurora, Colorado on June 1, 2005


A honeymoon I will always remember
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
The people are great in Puerto Vallarta! The hotel staff was impressive and very eager to assist in any way. The buffet had a different theme every night, the food was pretty good. The drinks were very good and plenty of staff wanted to always give you more! We didn't get a chance to try the Italian restarant, we tried one morning to make reservations but it was booked. The shows nightly are very entertaining. I would say this was also a very kid friendly type of vacation, my husband and I don't have any but, it seems it would be a great family vacation. Our honeymoon was very enjoyable here, and I would like to come back!

Reviewed by traveler from San Diego, CA on May 31, 2005


A good vacation
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
4
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5
Recommend
Yes
Just got back from Samba, where my fiance and I stayed for 5 days, 4 nights. The staff was excellent- very courteous and helpful. Our room was in good shape and was cleaned notably well each day. The beach and pool were both lovely- we gravitated towards the beach for the most part as it is much quieter than the poolside area. There are many vendors on the beach, but most will leave you be quickly if you decline firmly. There were a couple of guys who just wouldn't take no for an answer and drove me a bit crazy- but such is life. The food at the buffet was generally much better than I expected. The one culinary disapointment was the Italian restaurant which was just plain awful. It was kind of a joke. But, it really didn't put us out as our expectations were low. Apparently, a lot of people enjoy the kind of entertainment they have at Samba. The staff put a lot of energy into the performances- but I found the whole thing to be horribly cheesy. But then, I can't really say what I would have enjoyed that much more. We just stuck to taking walks on the beach and having drinks at the bar. I did enjoy the smaller feel of Samba (I have stayed in larger resorts in the area before) and would consider returning. Specific criticisms aside, we had a really good vacation filled with lots of relaxation at an excellent price. You should have a great time if you choose to stay at Samba.

Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA on May 11, 2005


Very good resort in every respect.
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
4
Recommend
Yes
Very clean hotel and nice looking. Servis in highest level. Beautiful landscaping and pools. Everything on place. Clean beach, good food and beverages. Frendly and helpfull stuff, good place for honeymoon. Recommended !

Reviewed by traveler from Glendale Hts,. IL. on May 10, 2005


Fantastic Place
Overall:  5
Service
5
Condition
5
Cleanliness
5
Comfort
5