Loved this place! I walked in with a group of friends to find the friendly owner give us an endless…read moreintroduction to the property and the rules. My eyes were glossing over after a long flight and I was bracing myself for a tough interaction because of all the rules of the house and how tough he came across. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that he then trusted us to be adults, walked away and didn't come around to check on us. When we needed him he was more than accommodating but he definitely stayed out of the way which I appreciated very much. This really helped us enjoy our vacation to the fullest.

My crew and I had he most amazing week staying at Max and Siggy's Palacio 199. When we arrived, I…read morecouldn't believe the lovely house, old colonial style with bricks and arches and iron railings, a big open layout with a center room with a veranda that looked out over the lower level garden, full of beautiful paintings and ceramics, and then the upstairs pool area with sun chairs and also a palapa for chilling when the sun got too hot. Palms everywhere, a beautiful view of the ocean, from which I caught multiple sunsets, and a really idyllic setting in every way. The rooms were also beautiful, and the hosts had thought of every little detail, glass paneled doors and tapestries decorating the interior. The service every day was fantastic. We arrived to margaritas, a special treat Max threw in for our birthday boy and to start off the week right! We woke up to eggs and coffee in the mornings, and came home to the entire palacio spruced up and ready for more relaxing. For those of us who had to toss in a couple hours of work during the week, the wifi was super fast. And of course, the palacio was in the most perfect location of Zona Romantica, right in the middle of all the spots we'd ever want to be. The beach was right there, and Max and Siggy had great recommendations for the best beach spots! Also right there were a huge range of cute restaurants, amenities (ATMs, etc all that important stuff you need on vacation) and the downtown gay bars and club district. Finally, there were a bunch of day trips and adventures to take for the more active in our group. Max and Siggy helped us explore the area to its fullest. They had personal relationships with a lot of the locals and could get us great hookups for whatever we needed. I couldn't recommend this place more. If you're in a group like we were, it was perfect to rent the whole house, so make sure to make your plans for months in advance because this place is gonna be booked. Thank you Max and Siggy for a lovely week, it was great to get to know both of you!

Pros: * The staff was very nice and friendly…read more Cons: * This hotel is surrounded my buildings and trees and my room had dark furniture and dark green painted walls, so it was very dark and dreary, with very low wattage bulbs. * The TV only got one channel and when I tried to change it or change anything else, got an error message * Loud music playing from somewhere very close every day, sometimes well past midnight, I couldn't sleep * The fridge shelf was broken in half, and the freezer in the fridge didn't get old enough to keep things frozen * The Wifi was spotty at best, it was better outside * Rug runner at foot of bed was filthy, probably never cleaned

What a gem found on the river and central to everything we needed. The staff is amazing and very…read morehelpful. They have a nice size pool and bar within a beautiful courtyard with great loungers, tables, and chairs. If there is no one behind the bar they have an honor system that you can write down what you chose. They have everything from non-alcoholic beverages to top shelf, premium spirits. There is a jigger there if you are making yourself some thing so you can be exact on what you took. In the afternoon when there are a few guests enjoying the sun, they do have someone actually coming around to the pool while you are in it asking if you would like anything. They have a Jacuzzi that is available that is right on the river. One just needs to ask them to turn on and give them a half an hour to get it at a perfect temperature. They have a choice of breakfast in the mornings at a fair price. Our room with spectacular, with wonderful rounded tall ceilings, and beautiful stained glass on parts of the top, I believe it was called the countess. If you are looking for a charming, not big hotel feeling this is the place for you. I will stay there when I go to Puerto Vallarta again.

This is an amazing hotel. We had a terrible experience in puerto Vallarta at another hotel and…read moreriviera del rio saved us. Rooms were affordable. The pools were so relaxing and you are in the heart of so many great lgbtq friendly places and restaurants. We met some good friends at the hotel that we plan to stay in touch with. Let me tell you every room feels like you are in a beautiful castle. The pools are so relaxing. The bar tenders at the pool are so attentive and kind. We are planning another trip to this place soon.

Somehow it doesn't feel right to stay in a sleek and modern luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Maybe…read morethat's because I'm basically a cheapskate, so in response, Jamie W found this riverfront boutique hotel on the edge of Zona Romantica for just $64 per night. Such a deal as it was in a quiet residential neighborhood but within easy walking distance to popular restaurants and bars as well as the Malecon. For three nights, we stayed on the second floor in the purple and gray Korvette room which had a comfortable Queen bed and a nice balcony overlooking the river. It was a bucolic woodsy setting with birds chirping and the sporadic rumble of motor scooters below us. The entire hotel was decorated to the hilt with eccentric bric-a-brac that must surely reflect the eclectic taste of the owner. The hotel's homey vibe extended even to the house cat who had its own Victorian brass bed. We took advantage of the complimentary margaritas available upon arrival. The bartender was up on the rooftop terrace on the seventh floor. The sunset view was spectacular, and there was a small lap pool that looked inviting had it been able to accommodate more than one swimming guest at a time. RELATED - Exploring Puerto Vallarta? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3DCxcdR

A unique relaxing oasis in the heart of PV, with tropical gardens that are the obvious passion of…read morethe owner, along with beautiful rooms that are comfortable and the definition of clean.

Loved our stay at this small, quiet, hideaway. This was our second time to book here. Scott the…read moreowner is a great host and goes out of his way to make sure his guest feel welcomed. The court yard is lovely both day and night. There are several great restaurant choices in the area. Looking forward to returning.

Permanently closed. With no warning authorities raided and shut down the hotel with guests not even…read morebeing granted access to get their items from their rooms.

By any casual at-a-glance standard, this is a 2-star tourist hotel. But everything about this place…read morehas been 5-star... service, food, friendly staff and guests. Could not be better. Some of the best guac I've ever had. Great (complimentary) breakfast. And you cannot miss Sunday afternoon's "Beers, Boys, and Burgers." Coming from the US, this place is CHEAP. Tip generously!

The hosts are beautiful and welcoming. The Home and Pool House are spectacular. The breakfast is…read moredelicious. With amazing views and a refreshing breeze, one could not ask for a more delightful space to relax and enjoy!

Casa Muni! By far one of the best if not THE best experiences my husband and I have had. The home…read moreis immaculate, the view is spectacular, the staff is so welcoming and humble, and the hosts are one of a kind. We have found our new and forever vacation spot. Our hosts are so warm and friendly we feel as if we're family. Pico, the residente dog is the cherry on the cake. We highly recommend this location to anyone who is looking for a home away from home feel. So relaxing and beautiful, the location is a perfect distance away from downtown and there are so many things to do in the surrounding areas. We just got home and already are planning our next trip!

OMG! This place is amazing! The staff was so friendly and they took care of us better than any…read more4-Star hotel! We were able to pick our meal times and meal plans and every meal was delicious. Whenever we decided to walk out the door to the beach (because it is RIGHT ON THE WATER) they made sure to set up lounge chairs and umbrellas for the sun. Most of the rooms had private bathrooms and some had private balconies. The views of the gorgeous sunsets from the roof can't be beat! I'd like to go back every year!

I would give 6 stars if it would allow it - from the location, accommodation, food and staff -…read moreeverything was perfect from start to finish. Will be back and recommending Casa Tres Vidas to all my friends and family that visit PVR.

Room 302 Positives:…read more - Location, location, location. At the start of the Malecon across from McDonalds. Hotel is oceanfront. Easy walk to Romantic Zone. - Clean, simple room. - Good service. - Good restaurant. - Check their website for rates but also check other travel sites like Priceline and Agoda for better rates. Negatives: My room had a view of both the ocean and the Malecon. It was the least expensive room offered. It was noisy late night since the bars were still open next door. In the mornings about 7am the same bars would play music as they cleaned and prepared for the new day. If you are a light sleeper I recommend upgrading your room selection and not booking a town facing room. The hotel is oceanfront however it does not have a beach. You have to walk 200 ft to the next door property to access a sandy beach. The current is pretty rough and not recommended for kids, in my opinion. Overall: A good place to consider staying and I would stay here again for a couple of nights.

Nice. we spent a week here. It's clean and great views. Nice staff. The pool was always clean. the…read morelight breakfast that came with our room was a perfect start.

Cute little place in the heart of La Cruz. The highlight of this place is the dancing horses on…read moreFriday nights. They line the street with tables and the dancing horses perform while you enjoy dinner. The food was OK, good flavors, reasonable priced. Service left little to be desired, but they do get swamped on Friday nights.

Came for the nachos and stayed for the epic mango margaritas. Very relaxing atmosphere and best to…read morevisit just after 6pm

Awesome b & b what a find. Rustic Mexican neighborhood. Not far from town. Amazing breakfast. Out…read moreof season currently. So contact Chris at hotfridas@gmail.com or 519-384-4556 in Canada. Reopens Nov. 14 2019 till March 27, 2020. Prebooking early as gets booked up.