The staff was very helpful, obliging and friendly. We would stay there again if the internet was better.

we stayed at casa anita for 16 days in studio 17.javier and silvestre welcomed us with open arms and great help during our entire stay especially javier(thanx again).The room had a great view and was more the adequate in size for a couple.It had a king size bed,a small kitchenette which had an old gas stove that was in need of replacement and the kitchen utensils were under equiped(no matching silverware,no decent chefs knives,no dishrack,a moldy wood spoon and old cutting board that was roughand splintery)So we went out and bought those items at walmart fairly cheap,which we didnt mind ,but if you are offering a fully equipped kitchenette then it should be so and matching also.After all people stay in kitchenettes because they prefer cooking to eating out in restaurants.The chambermaids were friendly and prompt in their duties but could use alittle more attention to detail.The hotel itself is charming to look at,and as advertised has no elevator but is equipped with many stairs which we didn't mind the 104 steps from the highway to our room ,but not reccommended for older or out of shape people.Although if you are planning to come to Puerto Vallarta you should expect to walk and climb many hills and stairs unless you are planning to cab it everywhere because the city is built on hills and Casa Anita is about half way up the hill on the highway to Manzanillo.so if you are packing groceries it si quite the daily work out,but we enjoyed it daily.Watch out for traffic at night as this section of road is badly lit and has poor sidewalks.Overall Casa Anita ,besides being in a very busy and constantly noisy highway location,is an enjoyable and safe place to stay.we slept with our patio doors open often whenevre it wasnt as noisy from traffic.Door could use a screeen to keep bugs a odd iguana from coming in.The city itself is busy and very interesting to see,split in 2 ares Nuevo Vallarta,where the all inclusive hotels are,and Old Vallarta where we stayed,Of the 2 areas,old town is much more interesting and alive with activity.Lots of shops and restaurants,but if you're looking for MacDonalds then you best stay in New Town.It was our first time in Mexico and Puerto Vallarta and although interesting and sunny with many fun things do see and do,the citys biggest draw back is its lack of cleanliness.Garbage in the streets,though the sidewalks are washed clean every morning by the merchants,it all ends up in the streets and stays there to fester and ferment until the buses run over it or it blows into the sea.The smell of urine is around every corner and stray dogs are allowed to roam in the streets and defecate being left there to be stepped on.Smog and dust are also another proble,so for those with allergies not arecommended destination.Sadly,tourists seem to contribute to the garbage and filth in the streets more than the locals,especially in the downtown ares of Olas Altas and the Malecon.In closing lets just say that local merchants and civic government should implement a strict anti-litter program for the entire bay area and instill some pride in their people,starting from the cradle to the grave.Unlike the television adds that proclaim"MEXICO,The Place You Thought You Knew!" it is not what everyone makes it out to be,but with a little polish could be a shining pearl.

Casa Anita was a great place for all our friends and family to stay for our Anniversary Party. The rooms were ideally suited to different families staying together, and the penthouse became our daily gathering place, with a perfect kitchen and patio for entertaining. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the prices made it possible for so many people to join us in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you to Sonia and her staff for a great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a good bit of exercise getting to the room, but once inside, apartment was very spacious and clean. Great view of the ocean - saw lots of whales jumping - an added bonus. The staff, including Javier, was so helpful.