Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta - building #2/Suites?

[hurnik]

It's been a LONG time since we've been there (Phyllis remembers, LOL)

Anyway, we had stayed (when we were there) in what appears to be #2, facing left (see this map: https://www.resortsmaps.com/map-SheratonBuganvillasResort-PuertoVallarta.html
). The "top" portion of that had a nice ocean view.
But to the right of that (also #2) was a newer/updated section/unit (we were there for 10 days, so the "top" and right portions were significantly updated vs. the other portion of #2)

Anyone know if they've renovated the OTHER portions of #2?

Else I"ll have to try to figure out how to get into that right building (LOL).

We're in a 2 BR via SFX for December.

 

[Eric B]

On the linked map, the building #2 on the bottom left is Tower A, the one directly above it surrounded by the other building #2s and the pool is Tower B or C (don't remember which is which), the one by the beach is Tower C or B, and the one on the left is Tower D. In Tower A, they have finished renovating all of the units except for those on floor 20. I believe they are still working on Towers B-D; we were just there for a week and that's what we were told.

Previously we had been able to get the room assignments to our liking for exchanges into there but this time they said they wouldn't be able to do anything with an exchange we have down there for next year until much later.

 

[pittle]

I found a map. The one you have shows "2" for suites. They can be any size. (I always get B &C reversed, but looking at the map I used those for what I've posted below.)

I think you were in Building C that overlooked the pool. We were in the Tower - Building A using 4 free nights on a promo when we saw you and your dad.

Building C does need renovating and has quite a few 2-bedroom units. My brothers were in a 2 bedroom in Building C this past November and were disappointed that it was as nice as the one I had in 1680. (End unit on the 6th floor of D overlooking the ocean.)

Building B is the one that overlooks the grassy area to the ocean. B has been renovated, but are not usually available for an exchange. We got a ground floor one once.

D is the once closest to the downtown area and there are very few Balconies. Several in Building D have been renovated, but maybe one 25%. Most of the units in Tower D are one bedroom ones, but they have renovated some to make larger units. We like the ones on the end that end in 79 or 80 for our Bonus weeks as they overlook the ocean.

Pretty much all of Tower A is done. I think there is one floor that has not been renovated.

As you know, the best part of the Buganvilias is the location. You can walk so many places.

 

[easyrider]

Pretty much all of Tower A is done. I think there is one floor that has not been renovated.

I bet that's where we end up this winter, lol.

Bill

 

[hurnik]

Thanks Phyllis!

We were in a 2 BR last time, but we had to switch rooms as it was 2 weeks. The first unit had a balcony, faced the swimming pool, and wasn't "updated". The 2nd unit was at the very end of Tower D (toward the top), faced the ocean and had a gorgeous view and was significantly updated. Unfortunately the other side faced the public beach and there was extremely loud techno music each night by the various folks who spent the night on the beach. I *thought* I'd seen inside Tower C when they were cleaning some rooms and they looked updated as well. But then again my memory is a bit fuzzy.

Well, I'll ask for a balcony, ocean view and updated and see what we get. Assuming we can go (it's always a crap shoot with family issues). Fingers crossed!

 

[pittle]

ecause it had shade loner in the day because it was sjdoer for a longer period of time. becuae Mike sunburned easilyThanks Phyllis!

We were in a 2 BR last time, but we had to switch rooms as it was 2 weeks. The first unit had a balcony, faced the swimming pool, and wasn't "updated". The 2nd unit was at the very end of Tower D (toward the top), faced the ocean and had a gorgeous view and was significantly updated. Unfortunately the other side faced the public beach and there was extremely loud techno music each night by the various folks who spent the night on the beach. I *thought* I'd seen inside Tower C when they were cleaning some rooms and they looked updated as well. But then again my memory is a bit fuzzy.

Well, I'll ask for a balcony, ocean view and updated and see what we get. Assuming we can go (it's always a crap shoot with family issues). Fingers crossed!

Those end units end in 79 or 80 and my family's favorite because of the view. I usually requested one ending in one ending in 79 because it is has shade longer than the ones ending in 80. Mike would get sunburned sitting on the balcony. I will be in 1779 this year for my last week of vacation this year.

 

[pittle]

C units are nice and all are oceanfront and have a balcony.

 

[hurnik]

Thanks again Phyllis! You're the best!

 

[TravelJoy]

It's been a LONG time since we've been there (Phyllis remembers, LOL)

Anyway, we had stayed (when we were there) in what appears to be #2, facing left (see this map: https://www.resortsmaps.com/map-SheratonBuganvillasResort-PuertoVallarta.html
). The "top" portion of that had a nice ocean view.
But to the right of that (also #2) was a newer/updated section/unit (we were there for 10 days, so the "top" and right portions were significantly updated vs. the other portion of #2)

Anyone know if they've renovated the OTHER portions of #2?

Else I"ll have to try to figure out how to get into that right building (LOL).

We're in a 2 BR via SFX for December.

How did the SFX work can you give some more details about it.

 

[easyrider]

How did the SFX work can you give some more details about it.

SFX is a good place to acquire the Bunganvillias, imo. We used both exchange and bonus weeks. We are Diamond in SFX.

We had four back to back winter weeks using SFX and ended up in Tower D . The first week, our group was on the pool side in two one bed units. The second week we were on the other side facing town and the beach. The rooms hadn't been updated but were clean. It wouldn't be my first choice for a room but it is a great choice for location and the resort grounds are nice.

Bill

 

[hurnik]

How did the SFX work can you give some more details about it.

I've been an SFX Diamond member for almost 20 years now. For me, it works great. Hilton recently put a crimp in my style (Hilton will no longer let us owners deposit into anything other than RCI. We can't deposit to ThirdHome, SFX, etc. If they find out, they will cancel the reservations). Affiliate Hiltons (the SW Florida ones for example) are exempt from this "rule".

Anyway, SFX is quite strong in Mexico (non-AI resorts) and they do have a partnership with Hilton so sometimes they have access to Hilton properties I can't get into.

The bonus week pricing is pretty good, IMO. The free guest certs and free one-unit upgrades are also a plus (with Diamond). I was depositing a 1 BR Vegas Week and using that for 2 BR exchanges, but again, Hilton decided to not let me do that, so now I have to deposit my 2 BR affiliate week (bummer).

There's more info over on the Exchange sub-forum. Some folks here hate SFX as their experience hasn't been as good. (but look at the post histories and you'll see some folks are just chronic complainers--LOL).

SFX, like any other thing/exchange company/timeshare company is a YMMV. If it works for *you*, great!!
Just like some people hate Hilton and love Marriott, or hate RCI and love Interval, (or vice versa, etc.) But that's why we have choices.

I used a bonus week, FYI for the Buganvilias.