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MsLeynaB
Spokane, Washington

Good Choice for Relaxed Pool Days

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 23 Feb 2024via mobile
We stayed here four nights in early February. I was very concerned about construction noise and debris after reading so many negative reviews, but we experienced no problems. Our room was recently refurbished and while plain, was clean and large with a balcony large enough for two seating areas.
The hotel is older, but the grounds are really lovely and filled with lush plants. We visited the newer Marriott a few blocks away and much preferred the pool area and restaurants at the Westin over the stark style there.
If you’re looking for a fairly quiet place to relax by the pool and not that interested in a good beach or proximity to the main attractions of Puerto Vallarta, this is a great option. It is not a party scene, and we mostly saw older couples like us or families with young children. You can walk to shops and restaurants at the Marina — downtown Puerto Vallarta is about 25 minutes by cab.
The restaurants: We were quite pleased with the overall quality of the food. We had to excellent meals at Arrecifes, the upscale restaurant on the beach, ate a great lunch at the more casual El Palmar and enjoyed tacos at the bar/cafe Cebecheria Arrecifes. We did not try the breakfast buffet.
Overall, we were quite happy with our stay.
Date of stay: February 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 26 Feb 2024
Esteemed Leyna B,
Thank you for your valuable feedback. The comfort you derive from our facilities and service is our main objective. Rest assured that we strive to anticipate your needs and are committed to ensuring your total satisfaction. We sincerely hope we could host you again shall your plans ever bring you back to Puerto Vallarta.
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Reviewed 22 February 2024

Now that Marriott is all inclusive, this is a better bet if you want to explore and eat outside the hotel. Pool area is quite extensive, so you don't have to curse the "chair reservation" bandits. Service and food options are very good and of course, the Marina and all it's restaurants is a short walk away. Beach is OK, though not to Caribbean standards and swimming not very safe.

Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Management, Atención al huésped/Recepción at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2024

Esteemed Habari,
We appreciate your valuable feedback, we hope that your stay at The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta has been rewarding, we hope to see you soon.
Be well.

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Reviewed 19 February 2024

We stayed at the Westin in January to celebrate my wife's birthday. The hotel did an excellent job in helping the celebration. Our room was decorated with balloons, animals, candy, and they sent champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. What a great way to celebrate. Maribel cleaned our room daily and did a fantastic job. She organized our shoes and clothes and kept our room spotless. 5 stars to Maribel. The hotel is going through some construction which at times was a noisy. In the past they have offered water aerobics at the pool but his year they did not which we missed. Pedro, Carlos, Sebastian and the others upfront were terrific as usual in helping with whatever we needed.

Date of stay: January 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Management, Atención al huésped/Recepción at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2024

Esteemed leesU5730MY,
Thank you for your valuable feedback and appreciate your loyalty. We could not been happier to have you with us and share even more memories. It´s always a pleasure to have you stay with us and we hope to host you again in the near future so you may continue to enjoy our property, our activities and all Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Be well & hope to see you back soon at this your second home away from home.

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Reviewed 17 February 2024

Lots of disruptions during this stay. The hotel is being remodeled. The reception and lobby area was cordoned off, the jacuzzi was closed for repairs, and there was considerable noise from chainsaws and demolition in the building. We were told that the work won’t be completed until 2025. I wouldn’t recommend a stay before then. The Westin is a lovely setting for a vacation, but right now is in a bit of turmoil.

Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Hotel Management, Atención al huésped/Recepción at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 19 February 2024

Esteemed travelog19,
We appreciate your valuable feedback, we hope that your stay at The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta has been rewarding, we hope to see you soon.
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Reviewed 8 February 2024

Super comfortable bed, beautiful grounds, and very helpful and friendly staff who all spoke english very well. It was half empty, so we could easily get a pool lounger every day. It was fun watching the iguanas. Our balcony room had a gorgeous view of Bahia de Banderas.
They seem to be in the midst of a renovation, so reasonably priced value. There was no artwork in our room, which seemed odd. The marina was close by and an OXXO store just outside the resort was our go-to for drinks and ice cream.

Room tip: Good if you are on a short trip and don't plan to visit downtown. The AM buffet is abou the only breakfast offered. Omelets were very good.
Date of stay: January 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Management, Atención al huésped/Recepción at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2024

Esteemed MaryTheExplorer,
We appreciate your valuable feedback, we hope that your stay at The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta has been rewarding, we hope to see you soon.
Be well.

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Reviewed 7 February 2024

Our stay was from 1/22/24-27/24. Hotel was not crowded at all. We had no trouble getting poolside lounges daily. Meandering pool is lovely and a comfortable temperature. Use caution getting in/out and walking in its shallow sections. Despite a renovation being underway, we didn't observe the noise and disruption many mention in reviews. The food at Arrecifes restaurant was good but didn't quite match the expectations of the impressive menu descriptions. Staff/service was excellent, most notably Hugo at the front desk and Okimy in the pool/activities areas (an attentive employee as well as a good human). When kayaks did not appear several mornings in a row as promised ("mañana"), Armando when told about the issue made them appear the next day (much appreciated). Room was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was excellently presented, had a huge variety and tasted consistently great. Poolside service and food was excellent. The few lounges at the beach were always taken. More lounges were available but we didn't see any additional umbrellas which may explain that. Free parking for our rental car was easy. I felt welcomed and properly recognized as a Titanium Elite Lifetime Convoy member.

Date of stay: January 2024
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Hotel Management, Atención al huésped/Recepción at The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2024

Esteemed 882kens,
On behalf of the Management of The Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta we would like to thank you for taking the time to send us your valuable feedback. We hope you enjoyed our facilities and had a refreshing and relaxing stay with us. We hope to host you soon. Be well.

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