BARCELO LA JOLLA DE MISMALOYA

Overall:

"As beautiful (and affordable) as this hotel is, I would recommend that visitors to PV find another hotel that does not have a history of food poisoning." — source Travelocity

"But, if you prefer a quiet secluded vacation where everything is taken care of, I would highly recommend this hotel." — source Travelocity

"(There a couple next to the hotel) Great place for kids with a kids club, etc, (without being over run with kids." — source Travelocity

"The food could use a little work, and the beach at Dreams is much nicer, but overall the Barcelo was amazing." — source Travelocity

"We would highly recommend this resort to couples and families, we'll bring the whole family next time." — source Travelocity

Clean:

"The only other major complaint is although they have a large, clean children's play area and pool (with water slide), kids constantly invaded the adult pool and monopolized the swim-up bar seats and just generally being kids -- the things they should have been doing in their own pool." — source Travelocity

"We did not stay at the resort much, and though the rooms were very comfortable, and clean, we will definately stay at a different resort if we go back to Puerto Vallarta, one with a large beach area, more activities and large complex to enjoy." — source Travelocity

"here's the deal as long as i get up in the morning after partying and enjoying myself - and i dont have to cook and the same goes with lunch and dinner and i dont have to clean after - i call that heaven." — source Travelocity

"I will give an example wihich sumes our entire stay: After the 2nd day we left a note asking for clean towels and thus left the towels on the floor." — source Travelocity

"The view was lovely (Tower 1, 7th floor near the end), grounds were spotless and staff was warm and friendly." — source Travelocity

Service:

"After reading the reviews and picking this hotel based on both that it was $****pp w/ airfare from Phoenix for 5 days/4 nights (one of the more expensive all inclusive listed) and the good reviews it received, we did not get the service and level of food and drink we expected." — source Travelocity

"There were a few "shinning stars" though:X at the pool was always smiling and fun, Y at the swim up bar always had a smile, Z in the Snack Bar was always friendly and provided excellent, prompt service." — source Travelocity

"staff very rude to american tourists, food was poor quality, rooms need upgraded, mini-bar service very poor, extremely isolated from town, very little beach to access, smelly river at side of hotel." — source Travelocity

"The services was great, the views were spectacular, But the food at the outside resurant on New Years eve lunch made my family ill, according to other guest ours was not the only Family." — source Travelocity

"We spend 4 fantastic days, the service was incredibly good, food was good, too bad the beach was lost with the hurricanes in 2004, but the pool area makes up for it." — source Travelocity

Location:

"It has a foyer/seating area, guest bath, diningroom/wetbar, living room, huge wrap around balcony that you get the full view from EVERY direction the ocean the condos, the pool, the jungle, everything." — source Travelocity

"However, there are two points you should know: location and beach. The hotel is located a fiftenn to twetny minute, thirteen dollar, taxi ride outside the center of the city." — source Travelocity

"It was alittle farther from downtown than we would have liked. The beach area was pretty good though and pool was very nice." — source Travelocity

"You are not real close to town, so if you want something that is walking distance to town I would suggest something in the hotel zone." — source Travelocity

"I always stayed away from All-Inclusive resorts not wanting to miss out on the color and experiences of the area." — source Travelocity

Value:

"The food is wonderful, and that may be the single feature we value and fear the most." — source Travelocity

"Not a pro-rated section at full price." — source Travelocity

"Really good value for $ for the all inclusive." — source Travelocity

"Didn't see the value." — source Travelocity

Room:

"At first I was disappointed that they no longer had choices of rooms with one bedroom and two baths w/living room or two bedrooms, no kitchen, and only one bath, but the courteous staff showed us several options before we checked in so we could choose the one we liked best." — source Travelocity