Meliá Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

“Best Vacation Ever!”

I recently returned from my 7-day stay at Melia Puerto Vallarta, and I couldn’t wait to share my appreciation for the incredible staff and wonderful experiences. I hope the managers take notice of how hard-working and dedicated the buffet servers are. They work very quickly, and their attentivenes… more

I recently returned from my 7-day stay at Melia Puerto Vallarta, and I couldn’t wait to share my appreciation for the incredible staff and wonderful experiences. I hope the managers take notice of how hard-working and dedicated the buffet servers are. They work very quickly, and their attentiveness is remarkable—they often notice what you need even before you say anything. I’d also like to highlight Victor at the lobby bar. One day, they ran out of mint for Mojitos, but Victor didn’t just apologize—he offered his own special cocktail, a twist on a Mojito made with basil. It was absolutely incredible, even better than a traditional Mojito, showing his creativity and dedication to guest satisfaction. I loved “Victor’s special” so much, and I’ll be including a photo of it in my review. Alberto and Silvia at the customer service desk also went above and beyond. When we needed a luggage scale to check our bags, Alberto mentioned that the resort didn’t have one. However, he went the extra mile and brought his personal luggage scale from home the next day—such an exceptional and thoughtful gesture! Sylvia was also very helpful and made sure our stay was enjoyable, addressing any issues promptly and with a warm smile. The food here was outstanding and more authentic compared to other resorts in Mexico, which often have more Americanized offerings. We enjoyed a mix of traditional Mexican dishes alongside American options. The culinary team did an incredible job of making each meal memorable. This resort also offered the most activities of any I’ve been to. We especially loved the batting cage, and we couldn’t have asked for a better activities team. Special shoutout to Lili, who was the sweetest person we encountered throughout our stay. Melia Puerto Vallarta may not be a high-end, five-star resort with new, luxurious buildings. The property is older, but it’s beautifully maintained, with a Mexican charm that I found delightful. The sunset views were stunning, and spotting iguanas roaming around the resort was an unexpected highlight. Though this resort has a more Spanish-speaking environment, we had no trouble communicating despite not speaking Spanish ourselves. There were only two things we felt could be improved. First, there wasn’t an outlet near the bed, so I couldn’t charge my phone at the bedside, meaning no phone or alarm clock within reach at night. An extension cord could solve this, but it would be more convenient if there were a nearby outlet. The second issue was at the buffet: they offer a delicious pasta station where veggies and pasta are stir-fried in a hot pan, but the area doesn’t have good ventilation. After about 30 minutes in the buffet area, our clothes and hair smelled like cooking oil. Improved ventilation around the pasta station would make the experience even better. This was my first experience with a Melia resort, and it left such a positive impression that I’m looking forward to trying other Melia properties in the future, wherever we travel next.

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“Great value, beautiful property.”

This is a really great resort for families with kids of all ages. Beautiful huge pool, the grounds are beautiful!! Lots of iguanas, they are pretty cool. Buffet was fine, always found some things to eat. Specialty restaurants are worth a trip too. The downfall is the beach. It was not safe for… more

This is a really great resort for families with kids of all ages. Beautiful huge pool, the grounds are beautiful!! Lots of iguanas, they are pretty cool. Buffet was fine, always found some things to eat. Specialty restaurants are worth a trip too. The downfall is the beach. It was not safe for the kids, surf was really hard to navigate with a sinking drop off. I am a real beach person so this was disappointed. WHY DOES THE MUSIC AT THE POOL HAVE TO BE SO LOUD!! The staff are great, very friendly. Good value for the money

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“Very friendly staff, clean and good food.”

Very friendly staff, clean and good variety of food. The property was well cared for. The staff in the restaurant were very friendly and respectful. I had two rooms and one of them did look outdated and didn’t have the same amount of furniture as the other. For entertainment I would have liked mo… more

Very friendly staff, clean and good variety of food. The property was well cared for. The staff in the restaurant were very friendly and respectful. I had two rooms and one of them did look outdated and didn’t have the same amount of furniture as the other. For entertainment I would have liked more stuff for adults like music.

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“You are getting what you pay for”

We have been to the Melia PV several times. You will notice the things that irritate you… the mildew in the bathroom and the Starlings ruining the sun beds, and the old furniture in the hotel rooms. This is a three star resort, that is all inclusive… ON the Marina. In the end you walk away charmed.… more

We have been to the Melia PV several times. You will notice the things that irritate you… the mildew in the bathroom and the Starlings ruining the sun beds, and the old furniture in the hotel rooms. This is a three star resort, that is all inclusive… ON the Marina. In the end you walk away charmed. It’s the service, it’s the sea, and it’s the easy going nature of the place. Keep your expectations low, show up for morning yoga, and have the dessert.

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