Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel Spa And Beach Club

By Roopa | Trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

“Honeymoon Heaven!” 

My husband and I spent a week at the Hacienda Buenaventura and had a fabulous time! The staff are wonderful, the food is authentic and tasty, and the location can't be beat. The beach is about a 5 minute walk (there's a shuttle but honestly, it's a really quick walk), and there's a great grocery store close by to pick up snacks and water for your room. The bus stop is right in front of the grocery store, and buses are safe and arrive frequently. We really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time at the pool and beach, and then hop on a bus and head downtown for a walk by the ocean, and margaritas while watching the sunset. Terrific trip, we couldn't be happier and will definitely return.

The strong points Lots of locals, which made it feel more authentic. Good food, great service and nice clean rooms. A bit older (you have an actual key to get into your room rather than a card) but well maintained and safe. The weak points You have to buy your own bottles of water. Unlike most resorts, you don't get one at every meal so plan on purchasing bottles for your room from the store in the resort, or the nearby grocery store. Not a big deal for us, but an FYI.