I made a reservation in advance, over the phone, at this hotel starting on a Saturday, for three nights. I was told the rate was x amount per night. When we arrived at the hotel, the manager asked us if we had a reservation and at what rate. We told them, and without even asking our name or checking, he said that was the rate for the first night, but the subsequent nights would be higher (he asked 50% more!!!) because high season was starting... I complained that nobody mentioned that when we made the reservation, but he did not care to listen. We walked out and found a similar hotel at an even lower rate just one block away. I guess it was not high season after all... Stay away from this chater!!!

We have stayed at the Estancia San Carlos twice now, for two weeks in 2006, and came back in 2007 to stay six weeks. We loved the location, the staff, everyone was very helpful and friendly...and the price is right.
We have two little Chihuahuas, and they were made to feel very welcome. The maids are hard workers, and they are always quick to smile and say hola. The laundry facilities are inexpensive and quick. Short walk to the malecon, restaurants, beach and grocery store.
Nice, clean spacious rooms. We want to go back there in 2009.

My family and I have stayed at the Estancia San Carlos on two separate occasions. We drive from Idaho to PV and are looking for a safe central location to park our vehicle. San Carlos fits the bill perfectly. This is definitely not the Ritz Carlton, but honestly who wants those old fuddy, duddies? I go to Mexico to be in Mexico, I love the culture...

The staff is wonderful, friendly and extremely helpful. The rooms are apartments, we stayed in a spacious two bedroom apartment, and loved the courtyard where we could easily see our two little boys playing below in the pool. We stayed for nearly 3 weeks, and yep the laundry service was awesome!!

The beach is only a few blocks away, a grocery store with lots of American products (Rizo_) is just a block away, wonderful taco stands, ice cream shops... and the fish market where the seafood is delightful, right in front of the grocery store.

PV is charming, old Mexico, the people are wonderful- the beaches stunning, the sun - perfect! Have a wonderful time!

We stayed at this hotel in August 2006, on the recommendation of the Rough Guide to Mexico. We were wary following the initial approach of the front-desk staff which was surly to say the least and they demanded payment in cash upfront. On the second day of our stay, there was very a problem with the power meaning very little light, no air conditioning and no running water!
Not only did the hotel fail to apologise, they did not communicate with us at all - to the extent that we had to go and ask for water so we could use the toilet!
When we decided to decamp to a hotel with air conditioning, we had to fight to get back the money that we had paid in advance, let alone any kind of compensation for our awful experience.
The Hotel Posada Rio Cuale down the road is much the same price and much better,