I first wrote a review for Villa Loma Linda on January 1, 2004. Each year since then, we have spent four weeks there...usually in one of their studio apartments. The two reviews here from June, 2011 about thefts are the first I have heard of at this resort. Having had this experience in the US on vacation, I know how horrible & vulnerable you feel. Let me add this about Loma Linda in the hopes that it may reassure you.

Each villa has a locking drawer in the bedroom(s). It's quite large & there's room for cameras, jewelry, documents, money etc. We always use it... even if we're only going down to the pool. We figure we are, after all, in a country where many people are poor & besides that, we have never felt comfortable leaving our valuables around when we're in a strange place, whether it be Mexico, the US or here in Canada. The person who was robbed mentioned that it very hot & so it was necessary to have things open to get air circulation. Certainly, by June it can be heating up in PV. However, the side bedroom windows in the 2 bedroom units have grilled patios outside... the master bedroom is over the roof of the villa below it & it would take a very determined thief to climb around the metal spikes on the patio, over the tile roof & into your room. The above ground kitchen windows have grills outside them. The living rooms have folding patio doors on two sides which lock firmly & yet are not a super tight fit... so air can circulate a little. Also, there is a ceiling fan in each & every room which has, if you like, a turbo setting! The resort is high enough on the hill so that there is usually a cool breeze from the ocean.

All this being said... from June to October each year, Puerto Vallarta can be very hot & humid... this is why we go there mostly between November & May. When we do travel inside the hotter months, we stay in one of the four studio or two one bedroom suites... both of which have air conditioning.

I am in no way trying to undermine the seriousness of having things stolen from you on vacation... it's an experience which colours your sense of a country & its people and you never forget it. I am sad that this charming, authentic Mexican resort has been a bad experience for some.... however, I believe that even at Villa Loma Linda, there are ways to safeguard yourself & yet remain comfortable.... that is, if you travel in the cooler months or stay in the villas with air conditioning.

May I say one last thing. Whatever thefts have happened at Loma Linda, it is inconceivable to me that it would be any of the staff. The people who work here, for the most part, have been there for many, many years.... and are part of the family atmosphere at this resort. They take pride in their work and go out of their way to make sure your visit is everything you had hoped. We always have & always will feel safe at Loma Linda.

All previous reviews are all pretty spot on. We had unit C7 which has the longest trek to the pool! and 3 flights down to the street level, but possibly the best view of the bay. We also had no a/c.
The stairs and no a/c are the only negative features.
Most of those who made the comment that it was comfortable at night with the doors open, probably stayed in the months october to may. June was super hot and sleeping with the windows open also invited mosquitos in, we bought and used mosquito coils and bug spray.
This would not put me off coming again, i would just be better prepared. In the hotter months, dont bother with a hairdryer or iron, its impossible to stay looking anything other than hot and bothered!
I am in agreement that the short walk to town is pleasant and an easy stroll, but in the heat its too much and walking on a road with no sidewalk is a little risky, especially at night. Taxis are everywhere and relatively cheap, but they soon add up if you use them a lot. They have a specific rate per zone, so it doesnt matter if you go 500 yards or from one end of a zone to the other, you will be charged the same, 40 pesos (which is about 4 dollars). we probably spent $16 a day on taxis, if we went out during the day, back to change and out for dinner in the evening. over a 7 day period it adds up. Best to bring plenty of cash, some places dont take credit cards and we have heard of a few identity theft issues since we have been here.
Ask at the desk for board games, cards etc.
They have laundry facilities for a nominal fee.
Dont waste $100 on the hot tub if you visit in hot weather, it wont get used!
BEWARE of the timeshare sharks, they usually are super friendly (as are most of the PV locals) and are just about everywhere. They always ask when you leave - and that my friend is the give away. we have found its best to say "tomorrow" to which they will reply " in the afternoon" we shake our heads and say "morning" and they back off. its the only answer that gets you out of the situation in less than 30 minutes!!!!
The Villas Loma LInda is a beautiful place to vacation, pretty, quiet, central and so on. dont let a few things put you off visiting.

I was robbed while I slept -- my camera, wallet & watch. I was told I should have been locked up!!! This would have meant sleeping in the tropics with no air -- all windows and doors had to be shut. 2 nights later another unit was robbed. The attitude was "The victim is to blame!" I sure won't be staying there again.

I read the reviews before traveling, there were comments about the noise on the street, and the stairs. I was a little concerned... my concerns were for naught. Stairs were manageable and noise, well it is hard to notice when you are sleeping with all walls open to a cool breeze off the pacific. A small downhill trot and and a few stairs will put you on the beach. The zona romantica was charming... perfect! full of local flavor. lovely people, terrific food, whether eating at a local restaurant or cooking up your own fajitas at home. Also, since you are up on the hill, you have the perfect sunset view.