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Vidanta Grand Luxxe
Buganvilias Sky Suites
Pueblo Bonito Em Bay
We spent 3 great weeks at the Buganvilias in 3 different units.
The first week (a bonus week), we were in 1864 - Building C. It was a 2-bedroom unit. The Master with bathroom was nice and had a slider to the outside deck. The 2nd bedroom had 2 twin beds (very hard) with a bathroom that had two doors - one to the bedroom and one to the entry hall. This unit has not been renovated like many have. Our biggest issue was that the balcony was small and had only 2 chairs that overlooked the pool - 4 adults were there. You could see the ocean from there. From the living room window, you could only see the pool. The unit next door was a model and was awesome with a huge deck and view. ( I would go there when the housekeeper came.)
Our 2nd week, we were in our awesome Sky Suites unit - 2565/2566 (Building A) - that has a very large balcony and view of the entire Bay. Our family & friends spent quality time with us on that balcony! We had a table and 4 chairs + 2 chaise lounges on the balcony. Our unit has 2 Kitchens, 2 balconies (one is smaller & we designate it for the smokers area), 3 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with King beds (soft). We also have a comfy pull-out sofa and 2 twin/sofa options. This was and awesome week as usual.
Our 3rd week was an SFX exchange for a 2-beroom unit. On Friday, hubs went down to see where we would be moving on Saturday and the luck of the draw was 1379 - Building D. We have stayed in 1280 and 1380 before, but we sure did like 1379. We had a renovated unit with a dishwasher, soft new beds, a nice large refrigerator and a really nice balcony with 4 chairs and 2 chaise lounges. Plus SHADE!!! Hubs has some sun issues and needs to be in the shade most of the time, so this was perfect.
The new lobby is really nice. The Sports Bar was always busy and our kids and friends said the food was great and reasonably priced. None of us went to the Asian restaurant, so I do not have a report on it.
They have not started on the new pool.
We did not do the update as we have what we consider the best unit for one week each year for 7 more years. By then, we will be in our 80's and will just use our Grand Luxxe units when we go to PV because we have a great deal there.
We do love the location. If anyone wants a great 75 minute massage for $35 USD or 650 Pesos, I highly recommend Spa Claudia that is just past the Mega from the resort.
We did not eat onsite because we like to check out the local places. El Patron is a good local restaurant two blocks up after you cross the street at light in front of the hotel entrance. It closes at 7:45, so go early. One of our best finds was closer to Old Town. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...eviews-Mariscos_El_Guero-Puerto_Vallarta.html We took the bus ( stop in front of the vacant lot next door to Buganvilias) that said Centro and got off after we crossed the river. One block ahead and then 2 blocks to your left. It is on the corner. The Coconut shrimp and Garlic shrimp are both awesome! Some of our friends who live in PV during the winter recommended it last year. We went twice with others who were at the Buganvilias and they loved it too.
We are looking forward to next November!
The first week (a bonus week), we were in 1864 - Building C. It was a 2-bedroom unit. The Master with bathroom was nice and had a slider to the outside deck. The 2nd bedroom had 2 twin beds (very hard) with a bathroom that had two doors - one to the bedroom and one to the entry hall. This unit has not been renovated like many have. Our biggest issue was that the balcony was small and had only 2 chairs that overlooked the pool - 4 adults were there. You could see the ocean from there. From the living room window, you could only see the pool. The unit next door was a model and was awesome with a huge deck and view. ( I would go there when the housekeeper came.)
Our 2nd week, we were in our awesome Sky Suites unit - 2565/2566 (Building A) - that has a very large balcony and view of the entire Bay. Our family & friends spent quality time with us on that balcony! We had a table and 4 chairs + 2 chaise lounges on the balcony. Our unit has 2 Kitchens, 2 balconies (one is smaller & we designate it for the smokers area), 3 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with King beds (soft). We also have a comfy pull-out sofa and 2 twin/sofa options. This was and awesome week as usual.
Our 3rd week was an SFX exchange for a 2-beroom unit. On Friday, hubs went down to see where we would be moving on Saturday and the luck of the draw was 1379 - Building D. We have stayed in 1280 and 1380 before, but we sure did like 1379. We had a renovated unit with a dishwasher, soft new beds, a nice large refrigerator and a really nice balcony with 4 chairs and 2 chaise lounges. Plus SHADE!!! Hubs has some sun issues and needs to be in the shade most of the time, so this was perfect.
The new lobby is really nice. The Sports Bar was always busy and our kids and friends said the food was great and reasonably priced. None of us went to the Asian restaurant, so I do not have a report on it.
They have not started on the new pool.
We did not do the update as we have what we consider the best unit for one week each year for 7 more years. By then, we will be in our 80's and will just use our Grand Luxxe units when we go to PV because we have a great deal there.
We do love the location. If anyone wants a great 75 minute massage for $35 USD or 650 Pesos, I highly recommend Spa Claudia that is just past the Mega from the resort.
We did not eat onsite because we like to check out the local places. El Patron is a good local restaurant two blocks up after you cross the street at light in front of the hotel entrance. It closes at 7:45, so go early. One of our best finds was closer to Old Town. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...eviews-Mariscos_El_Guero-Puerto_Vallarta.html We took the bus ( stop in front of the vacant lot next door to Buganvilias) that said Centro and got off after we crossed the river. One block ahead and then 2 blocks to your left. It is on the corner. The Coconut shrimp and Garlic shrimp are both awesome! Some of our friends who live in PV during the winter recommended it last year. We went twice with others who were at the Buganvilias and they loved it too.
We are looking forward to next November!
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