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Puerto Vallarta
During our 14 day stay at Velas, we hit a couple "road bumps" early but the management and staff were very accommodating and helpful in finding resolutions. Would be nice to have a third restaurant option, but the ones that are available changed up their menus regularly and provided excellent tasting food and great service. It was great to see grounds staff maintaining the common areas constantly. Nightly entertainment in the lobby was fun. Mexican night dinner was fun. The kids loved the pool and lazy river. Its too bad the staff still have to wear masks - it must be very uncomfortable for them. We were very surprised (and dismayed) to see that children under 5 were required to wear masks in the kids zone (even outdoors). [Details]
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The strong points
Excellent staff and service. Management were very helpful in dealing with any issues we encountered during our stay. Cleaning and service staff were friendly and hard working. GM Juan Carlos took great care of us during our stay.
The weak points
We were asked to pay to blow up a couple pool toys - that seemed very petty considering how much money we had just spent to stay at this resort for 2 weeks. This was resolved by mgmt. Kids playground taped off - new one was installed just before we left
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Too much. Wiping feet at the door to remove covid - is that a joke? Masks on children doing scavenger hunt outdoors?
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Phillip Mcalpin, Rimbey, AB
2020-03-19
Very pleased with the hotel, staff, cleaniness, room comfortable [Details]
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Cleanliness, hotel staff, comfortable room, hotel heautiful
The weak points
The food was not enjoyed
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Lovely place with great staff
Gch, Edmonton, AB
2019-03-15
The hotel is lovely with stunning and extensive planting all around. The pools and beach are great. The food was good in the main eating area but very good in Restaurant Andrea. However, the best part by far was the staff. Everyone was friendly, nice and helpful. All around a great holiday. [Details]
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Wonderful staff and beautiful gardens. Also great prices at the beach shopping.
The weak points
One had to claim a table or chairs early in the morning to get a good space. Towels were left to claim a spot and then no-one would come for hours. Bad system.
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Velas Vallarta review
Jay Row, Beaumont, AB
2018-03-31
Excellent property, should be listed as a 5 star. Our family stayed in a 3 bedroom suite and there were tons of room. [Details]
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Location, pools, staff, daily and nightly activities. food, plants and wildlife and the 3 bedroom suite was amazing. The mariachi band was great too.
The weak points
More variety of food choices, better seafood.
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HIghly recommend Velas Vallarta
Grant Obst, Saskatoon, Sk., SK
2018-03-06
I have been to a number of resorts such as Sandals, Riu, Iberostar, - in Cuba, Mexico and various other Caribbean countries, but I would have to say Velas Vallarta was probably the best yet. The staff were phenomenal, the food great, the room clean and modern, the environment definitely 5 Star all round. I would highly recommend this resort for both family or for a couple's getaway...works for all. [Details]
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Staff - always smiling, helpful and professional.
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I really can't think of a weak point, other than perhaps the evening entertainment. It still very good...but not the caliber of some other resorts.
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Amazing Property...
Christine Cameron-Ebel, Ctc, Thomasburg, ON
2017-06-14
Property is extremely well kept and vey beautiful. The little touches make the small deficiencies easy to overlook. Turn down service was a bit sporadic. Missed 2 days out of 7. Champagne and "tuxedo" strawberries. Upgraded bath amenities. Bathroom very small but nice. Outstanding service. Food at the Andrea restaurant was always above excellent. Lunch at La Ribera was excellent.Lots of staff has been there long term. Lots of pool and beach chairs. Meticulously cleaned. Peacocks roaming the property gave an exotic touch. They would come and eat out of your hand. Only complaint...did not use the beach because of the "shade pergolas" Quiet property not condusive to parties!Can't wait to try another Velas property! [Details]
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Dining, service,cleanliness&quiet
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Beach. Dinner at La Ribera
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Great bang for your buck
First time in mexico, Sherwood Park , AB
2016-08-05
Super friendly and extremely attentive staff. Very clean. Lots of pools. Food was great. Liquor is all top shelf. Room service was so handy...especially those late night pizzas. Beach was pretty rocky and would have been nice to have outdoor entertainment at night instead of being in a banquet hall. But all in all it was great bang for your buck. Also don't go to the hotel tour...it's a time share presentation. The concierge is not really a concierge.we had a one bedroom master suite and it was awesome. Super spacious and great having a separate room from our kids. [Details]
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Staff are AMAZING and so attentive. Very clean property (in both the room and all the common areas). Lots of pools to choose from and all liquor is top shelf. Food was great at both restaurants as well as ordering at the pool and room service.
The weak points
The hotel itself can use some updating (shingles need replacing, exterior walls when you pull up look a little drab).
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Michael Ferraro, Toronto, ON
2011-03-21
Great place...would go back in a heart beat. [Details]
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The best hotel in Puerto Vallarta
The weak points
Should have free Internet and better nightly entertainment.
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Lovely place with great staff
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HIghly recommend Velas Vallarta
Amazing Property...
Great bang for your buck
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