It was our first time staying at Plaza Mar and boy what a great location! The unit itself was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated! It was so nice to go on the website and see a video of it beforehand also. The staff were helpful, pleasant and always had a friendly "hola" everyday for us! Booking was a breeze and we are so glad that we had the chance to stay there! Looking forward to our next visit with the kids, can't wait!!!

Another incredible stay at our home away from home!!!! After visting Puerto Vallarta repeatly in Jan/Feb/ July/Oct/Nov I can now say that MAY is my favouritest (hoping that is a word) time to vist.

As always Jeff is a delight to deal with (thank you for taking such good care of our friends, they LOVED their condo 402 as did Tony who wants to stay in that condo next year).



Front desk staff and all hotel staff are lovely to interact with, condo was beyond clean as usual and we truly felt like we had returned home. It is funny as we walked by Playa Los Acros the hotel that we used to stay at before friends turned us onto PVkid ......I remarked that I could not imagine staying in another hotel suite or not especially after experiencing true condo living viva la Puerto Vallarta.



OH and the new openly Sea Monkey thar just opened at Vista De Sol is AMAZING!!!!! Cheap good drinks, good service, good food and a mere 2 sec walk from Plaza Mar... Sea Monkey quickly became the new hang out fast.

Our family stayed in Plaza Mar room 505 owned by Jeff Musto. He was prompt in answering questions by Email and once we had made our reservation we received instructions to check in quickly.
A cab from the airport was 475 pesos and on the way back 240 pesos for four. I believe that if we had walked the hundred yards to get off the airport property that the rate would have been 240 pesos for the ride to the condo.
The location was perfect for us right in the middle of things and with only a beach restaurant separating us from the ocean. Restaurants and taco stands were numerous within 5 - 6 blocks. It pays to do a little research about where to eat on Trip Advisor before going out. We enjoyed Cafe Roma for the 30 peso Margaritas and 5 peso beer (off season rate, 15 peso during high season) along with the pizza and pasta and Polos for the great seafood and service. The Malecon starts right out the front door and is a wonderful safe stroll during the day or at night. Several loud nightclubs add excitement to the stroll at night. There is a great grocery store at the far end of the Malecon about a mile from the condo. We went there several times because we enjoyed the morning walk and the fresh baked goods were scrumptulous.
Our maid came twice during the week for which we were told repeatedly that the customary tip should be $28. The service wasn't worth $28 not to mention the tip which was to be left in a special envelope at the front desk. I doubt that the maid really sees all of this.
We had 4 towels for 4 people during the humid season. We had dry towels only on check in and after the 2 maid services--the rest of the time we dried ourselves with wet towels. We always took at least 2 showers a day with the humidity, the heat and swimming in the ocean. The room air conditioner in the master bedroom sounded like a washing maching spinning while running and when it turned off and on sounded like the broad side of a hammer hitting the side of the washing machine. We used the other room air conditioners and got by OK. One stool wouldn't flush, but after telling the front desk staff, this was fixed in just a couple of hours.
The balcony was large and the views of the ocean and the hills were magnificant. The kitchen is well equiped. We enjoyed the small swimming pool on the roof with very nice padded lounge chairs and an even better view of the area.
There were stained glass doors off the master bedroom and a stained glass window off the kitchen which were nice touches.
The beds are box springs with 2 inch foam pads on top. "Real" mattress beds would be a great improvement. These were NOT comfortable. Even though we were told that the king beds could be converted to two twin beds, they could not be separated unless you chose not to use the king sized 2 inch foam and just use the box springs. The sheets smelled musty.
During rainy season the streets are generally always flooded (these serve as the storm drains). We walked through a inch up to literally a foot of water almost all of the time when crossing the streets, so bring sandals that are made to get wet. Each afternoon we got a downpour and sometimes it rained all night and for part of the day. We enjoyed the thunder storms at first but it became a little too much as the week went on. September may not have been the best time to visit. During most of the year I doubt that this is a problem.
Local buses are 6 1/2 pesos and are numerous and an inexpensive way to see the city. Buses north and south of the city are priced only a little higher.
Jeff allowed us to check out late so that we could enjoy our last day before our 5:30PM flight. We were able to clean up before getting on the plane which was very nice with the hot humid weather.
The Oreo flavored smoothies at OXXOs were great!

we rented condo 606 from Jeff Musto and it couldn't have been easier.....he was very patient and answered all of our questions. Paid through Paypal and truly it was easy. Mr.Quincytoo is a little (quite) unsure if he is made for condo living as he truly likes resorts and hotels. I am beyond hoteled out from constant work travel and resorts get old really fast. I want the condo roominess and to be able to think I am living in a home away from home.

We arrived and had some trouble finding the front entrance (we laughed about it later) and actually lugged our suitcases half way around the buillding to some friendly soul pointed us back in the right direction.
Got our bearing and buzzed to be let into the complex, (the front gates are locked 24/7 and you hit the buzzer located in the right hand side of the gate to be let in, very very secure). Here we met the oh so friendly Adrinna(wrng spplng sorry) she checks us in and takes our $10 deposit for the two condo keys (it is given back at the the end of the stay).
Adrinna was wonderful throughout our stay and was a great help, a very hard working asset to Plaza Mar.
We take the one elevator up to the 6th floor and unlock the iron gate then the front door and step into our condo. At first it is very hot and the AC in the bedroom and living area are not working, Mr.QT looks at me like his worst fears are realized and that we are subjected to 7 days of sauna like living conditions. Turns out the breaker was off, no worries we get it going and soon it is nice and cool.
The doors leading to the balcony needs some fixing as they don't shut properly unless latched and the latch at the bottom once latched with Mr. QT outside leaving him on the balcony till I returned. We laughed and I have just emailed Jeff to let him know.
Bed was king sized very comfortable, bathroom was a good size and everything in condo 606 and indeed Plaza Mar is spotless. Wonderful location with great restaurants, shopping, beach and people watching right at your doorstep. We were going to cook while there but only had 6 nights and abut 20 restaurants so cooking at the condo went out the door really fast. The fridge came in handy for storing leftovers from dinner for quick mid day snacks as well as holding cold refreshments.
There is a water stand in the kitchen with a huge jug of purified water that could be replaced Monday-Sat. Maid service was three times a week.

Lightening and thunder storms were amazing to watch and on the Sat night we were treated to a huge rainstorm. It was nice to come down in the summer and experience the *rainy season* of PV. It seems that it is hot and sunny during the day around 5ish the clouds come in and it pours and puts on quite the light show complete with sound then it cleared up to be nice for the following day.

The last day we had checked out and had our luggage in the lobby and dashed to the Oxxo for some 9 pesos Sols we went to the pool to spent our last few hours there before catching our flight back, we were the only people there and could hear the surf on the beach. We drank, swam, sunbathed and agreed that this was our best vacation yet and we will be back to Plaza Mar soon. :)
Adrinna at front desk is a true asset to Plaza Mar. She was wonderful to deal with and I miss her already :)