Read Reviews of Vela Vallarta, a Family Beach Resort in Puerto Vallarta

Two of us stayed at Velas Vallarta (marina), one-bedroom suite, AI. Never was bothered by time sharks, food was terrific at both restaurants. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. I don't know what some of the other folks (negative comments) were expecting; i.e., time share people everywhere (I never saw one) and terrible food. Am planning to return this November for another fabulous time in paradise at the Velas

March 26-April 2 Hi there. We just returned from one week at the Velas (all inclusive plan, 2 adults and two kids)and had a great time. We had a time share through RCI. Our room was exactly as we expected, even better. The staff was excellent, the food was very good (even though after a week it was nice to eat at other restaurants). Three fiestas were included with good entertainment and great food. The staff was excellent, the beach great for boogie boarding. Housekeeping was great, they did an excellent job of cleaning our room DAILY. We had a fridge stocked with beer, coke, water, orange juice, milk, butter, jam, bread, apples , cereal and yogurt. It was replenished daily. We usually go to Hawaii at spring break, but this year decided on something different and are happy we did. One has to remember that this is Mexico, not USA or Canada. If service is a bit slow, it's a cultural thing (they don't jump like we do) or maybe you have been a demanding jerk. These people make very little money. We saw very few people tipping. If you have an uptight, anal, demanding personality, don't visit Mexico. But if you are a genuinely nice person looking for a fabulous vacation ( and not griping because of the mandatory all inclusive) visit the Velas, and remember a little goodwill goes a long way. Oh, one more note about the time share sharks. Just say no. Have some (---), be polite say no and walk away. These people are persistant because they get a big payoff if they hook someone. I'll bet you are persistent when you are at work and a big bonus is on the line

My husband and I had our honeymoon at this resort this spring. Without a doubt, we were blown away. We expected to have a good time, being it was our honeymoon and all, but we never dreamed we would be treated like royalty all week! We did the all-inclusive deal, which is the only way to go. Without it, you're worrying about what your spending all week, and you can't expect to get things cheap at such a fancy resort. The two restaurants are fabulous, and the menu changes from night to night. You have to make reservations at Andrea's for the evenings, but it's generally not a problem. One of the neat things about it is I tried a lot of new things for the first time...caviar, lobster, lamb, etc. I didn't feel worried about ordering it because we had the all-inclusive package, and I could always get something else, or order room service, if I didn't like it. But that was never a problem. The food is exemplary. We never once went out to eat in town throughout our stay because there was no reason to. During the days, we spent a lot of time in the pool (at the swim-up bar!) or playing sand volleyball. There's always activities going on, for both kids and adults. Also, every night, they have special pricing and transportation to a popular local club. As everyone has already said, the time-share pitch is kind of a drag, but it's worth your time. Just for spending 90 minutes, regardless of whether or not you buy in, they give you discounts on stuff throughout the resortl. We saved over $70 on special tours just because of these discounts. Just be firm. You'll find yourself thinking it might be a good deal after all, but you didn't go on vacation to purchase a time-share. You went to be on vacation! Don't get yourself into something that you never intended. Another thing that is great about this resort is it's so laid back. You won't find crazy spring breakers like you might in Cancun. It's very relaxing and family friendly. Overall, my husband and I were more than satisfied with our choice, and would highly recommend it

We were so pleased with our trip to Velas Vallarta, I don't think there was a thing we would have changed. The staff was amazing, the hotel was wonderful, the beds were very comfortable, and the people visiting the hotel were so kind. I think 90% of people we met were members, and they were all very friendly. We loved our time at Velas!