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Calle Aldama 295, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
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Dulce Vida
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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San Francisco, California
1 review
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“Wonderful place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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We had looked at a different hotel in the same price range and the difference in quality and space was unbelievable.Casa Dulce Vida was a couple of blocks from the Malecon and a few blocks from the Romantica Zone - so it was a perfect location. We took the room in a heartbeat after seeing it! The 1500 sq ft casita was off of the pool and had an enormous living room, a neat kitchen and a king size bed in the bedroom. The amazing rooftop view and seating around the pool made the living room almost unnecessary! Audrey and Lee were gracious, kind and happy to tell us about PV and the history of the casa. Dulce Vida was a great find for us and I hope we return next year.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What a gem!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

Dulce Vida is a rare gem in the wonderful old town of Puerto Vallarta! Only a couple of blocks from the Melecon and beach, it is an oasis of friendly service and lovely, clean rooms in a funky casa with a beautiful pool and view. I would stay there again in a heart beat!! Thank you Shawnalee, Audrey and of course, Coco, the lab!!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Victoria
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great location, great value, Stay here!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

My wife and I stayed here for two weeks at the beginning of Dec 2010. We originally had the rooftop casa, but the stairs up and down were not to our liking, nor was the construction going on adjacent to Dulce Vida. So, Shawnalee gave us another room which was perfect. There is a bird across the street that squawks in the evening, but we found it more entertaining than upsetting. We ordered fresh salsa and guacomole every other day from the cleaner and it was delish.
This casa is situated in a great location, as everything is within walking distance, and there are two small stores only steps away for cervesa, mix, and other goodies.
We plan to return soon.

Room Tip: Most of the rooms are nice. The rooftop room is good, but it can be noisy. Ask about construction in...
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  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“An absolute gem in the heart of Old Town Puerto Vallarta”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

I looked on TripAdvisor for a B&B in Old Town PV and came across Dulce Vida. In my opinion, this property should be at #1. My experience from the moment I contacted the owner to the minute I left, was superb. Audrey was very friendly, informative and accommodating prior to arrival. Once we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a bright smile from both Audrey & Lee. To our delight, we were upgraded to a larger casa and were blown away by the architecture, decor and serenity of the property. I immediately wished I could've stayed much longer! The pool was glorious and the views were breathtaking. The location was perfect and we were never more than a 10 minute walk away.

I highly recommend this B&B in Puerto Vallarta. Forget Nuevo Vallarta and stay in Old Town. This place has everything you need!

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Stunning!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

This property is stunning. Truly beautiful individual suites that are larger than many apartments! Self-contained kitchen, lots of natural light and breeze and a GORGEOUS pool. A wonderful place to come for a relaxing and private stay with a partner. Perfect when you want a peaceful, luxurious holiday with your partner and intend on spending a lot of time in your room. Not recommended for those looking for a party holiday.

Room Tip: The cheaper suites did not compare to the more expensive ones. I wouldn't have stayed in one of...
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Calle Aldama 295, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR2,229 - 10,031

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