Our trip to Puerto Vallarta was great. We just got back yesterday from our 6 day trip. We wished we could have stayed at least 2 more days. We booked our trip through the hotel's website directly. We got a great rate. The Playa Del Sol at Los Muertos Beach (also called Playa Del Sol Centro) was a great location. The beach was only steps away. The beach had plenty of "palapas" (thatched umbrellas) with lounge chairs.

The hotel's restaurant "La Pirata" (the Pirate) was delicious. We had many breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The steak tacos were sooooo good. The prices were great too. Drinks were very inexpensive. On our first day there, our group ordered a 5 beers, 2 margaritas, and 3 soft drinks and the bill was only $12 US dollars. Amazing. We thought it would have been double. We were pleasantly surprised.

The restaurant staff was great. They were very friendly and helpful. In fact, all of the staff at the hotel was great. The concierge ladies were very nice and helpful. The people in the parking garage were also very friendly (another bonus of this hotel is that they have a gated parking area so your rental car is safe).

The decor of the rooms were very nice. Some people have commented on the firm beds. I agree, the beds are pretty firm, but it didn't bother us at all. The full kitchen was very nice to have! We had a 2 bed/2 bath suite and it was very spacious. One room had a king and the other room had 2 twin beds. The suites are equipped with air conditioning which we pretty much ran the whole time. It was hot....but we had a blast.

The location of the hotel was great. We really felt like being in the city would give us a more authentic trip to Mexico....rather than staying in a huge resort. We are really glad we chose to stay here. There is just so much in the area...you can walk down the beach and find a lot.

We did the canopy tour at El Eden. It is a series of zip lines through the jungle (it's where "The Preditor" was filmed) It was a blast. The staff was hilarious and we really had a great time zipping through the jungle.

I could write more....but you get the idea. Our trip was great. This hotel is in a great location, the beach is fabulous, the staff is wonderful (especially the Pirate restaurant staff). You will love this hotel! I have attached some pictures of our trip. Enjoy!

We had the greatest time at PDS. The entire staff was great and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable there. You do not need to speak Spanish there but it does help. The staff at the Pirate Restaurant and in the garage/security area were especially helpful. My friend misplaced her sandals, room keys, and swim case with money in it and was very distressed about it. The security man in the garage stopped her the next morning when she walked by and had her lost items there for her. We always felt safe there though we were in a new city. The prices and the service at the Pirate Restaurant and bar were so great that we never even visited the deli inside or cooked for ourselves. There were plenty of good restaurants to eat at within walking distance of the hotel in the evening. You could walk along the beach or through the streets. There was also a money exchange and a little food store very close to the hotel. The beach was great. The pool was small but everyone was so friendly. The pool was a great place to cool off after the beach or a walk in the city. We met so many great people there who gave us great advice about the city. We hope to go there again!

This is a 4 star resort that is undergoing changes to become a 5-star. The staff is 5-star: very helpful, always friendly, etc. The hotel design is beautiful, old Puerto Vallarta style.

The rooms are nicely laid out. Some have great views of the ocean while others have a balcony where you can see the ocean off in a distance. Our room had a couple minor problems (e.g., shower door didn't close easily).

There is a spa on premises as well as a restaurant and bar (on the beach -- open in the morning until 5:00 pm). The pool is small, but a lot of people use it as a refreshing alternative to the beach.

The beach is across the quiet street that runs in front of the resort and has umbrellas and lounge chairs (free) with drinks and food available from the resort restaurant on the sand.

The resort is located at the edge of the romantic downtown area. Since it's the edge, it means you have to walk 15 - 30 minutes (or take a taxi for around $1 USD) to the main strip where all the famous night life and shops are. However, there are several great restaurants within a few blocks of the resort.

There are fancier, newer resorts on the north side of town (e.g., the Playa del Sol Grand) which provide a more complete resort experience (which is why they are 5-star). But, if you want to experience the night life and famous restaurants of the area, the Playa del Sol Los Muertos is a great choice.

Tip: Take the Pirate Ship tour if you have children; take the canopy tour for a unique experience (there are several to choose from).

We stayed at Playa del Sol in February 2006. We prefer having a spacious condo to hotel. PDS is one of the nicest condo's we have vacationed in. Staff was friendly and the rooms were even nicer than we expected.

The location is ideal, oceanfront on Los Muertos Beach, one of the nicest and best known beaches in Puerto Vallarta. The pier is just a short walk up the beach with great fishing. Not only is it oceanfront but also within walking distance of old town Vallarta also known as "Zona Romantica." Lots of great shops and restaurants within walking distance.

We stayed in a 2 br. master unit which was very spacious (over 1,600 sq. feet) with a king master br. and 2nd br. with two singles. The condo was air conditioned and has a full kitchen, washer/dryer, satellite TV and large wrap around deck with beautiful ocean views. On site pool is small but nice and overlooks the Banderas Bay. Onsite massage/spa was also very nice.

PDS has daily maid service except for Sundays. The on site restaurant served breakfast and lunch which was OK. We mostly went out or occasionally cooked breakfast in the room. The private beach in front of the PDS has palapas and plenty of beach chairs (just ask if you need an extra one). We also liked the fact that the PDS has secure parking on site.

Overall this was one of our best vacations. We will be back to PDS.