My stay at the San Franciscan resort was too short so I have booked it for another two weeks in March. . I had an absolutely wonderful time. The room I rented was overlooking the the pool area and it was very peaceful and quiet, The pool has two fountains flowing into it that make a very nice background sound. I had a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit. It was quite spacious and very clean when I arrived. I was thrilled that there was free WiFi and Television with English channels. Another bonus is that there is a phone in the lobby which has unlimited calls to the US and Canada, which made it a lot easier to keep in touch with friends and coworkers back home.

The owner/manager is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area. I feel completely safe because of the fact that the front door is always locked and requires a key to get in and out.

San Franciscan is well located close to Los Muertos Beach and bustling Olas Altas. So it's just a quick walk down the hill to all of the bars and restaurants, but the best part is you're not smack in the middle of town so there is no noise, traffic or hustle and bustle at the hotel.

Love the long term residents. They are very helpful and make you feel like you are part of the Community.


To sum it up, I had a blast and I would enthusiastically recommend this hotel to anyone.

I was looking forward to our stay at the San Franciscan. The website boasted "luxury accommodations and world-class amenities". This was our third trip to PV, and we spent a little more on the San Franciscan than we had on hotels in the past. Our past hotels were decent, but we wanted to pamper ourselves on this trip. Unfortunately, the San Franciscan did not live up to its promises.

We were surprised to be upgraded to a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit. It was quite spacious and very clean when we arrived. However, the "top quality linens" included blankets one would buy on on the beach, and low thread-count sheets. Beds were "Mexican firm" - hard as a rock, certainly not luxurious. The towels were quite nice - however, with no housekeeping services included (which we were not informed of until check-in), freshly changed nice towels were not to be.

Our comfort was also hampered by the lack of air conditioning, even though the room had 2 units, which the owner would not turn on for us (without paying a ludicrous amount). Because there are no openable windows in the bedrooms, a good night's sleep is nearly impossible, especially with (and this is not the hotel's fault), a very industrious construction crew next door. So a decent sleep is not to be had.

Other amenities not available (unless the previous guests left them) include shampoo, toilet paper, soap, and cleaning supplies. There are some nice touches, however - the wifi signal is strong and relatively reliable, and free phone calls to Canada and the US are available in the lobby. The building is also very secure.

However, the lack of housekeeping and air conditioning paired with the "Mexican basic" comfort level forced us to check out early and move to a new hotel for our last 2 vacation days. Quiet and air-conditioned, with daily maid service, our new hotel cost the same as what the San Franciscan was going to charge us for air conditioning alone. And because the San Franciscan required us to pay in advance (US Funds, cash-only), we didn't expect a refund of any kind. We cut our losses, and enjoyed the last 2 days of our vacation at another hotel.

San Franciscan is well located close to Los Muertos Beach and bustling Olas Altas. Our suite was very clean, including pristine white towels. It is a residence hotel, so there is no maid service. There are a few things to keep in mind if coming to the San Franciscan. Pack a beach towel, since the suite only has limited bath towels. You may need to buy toilet paper, soap, shampoo, etc. since this is more of an apartment than a hotel. You may also need ear plugs since there is a major construction project taking place right next door and there will be banging and sawing from about 8:30 to 6 pm, six days per week. Although the website advertises air conditioning, they are only activated during the summer months; the breakers are off during peak travel season.

The owner is easy to get a hold of by email and the caretaker is usually available on-site. We were given an upgrade to a larger suite. It was bright and well-lit. Unfortunately, they seemed keen to get us to pay them for the upgrade. When we asked about the having the air conditioning turned on, they wouldn't even discuss it unless we paid the price of the upgrade - an additional $77/day.

Overall, although it was a good size, bright and clean, safe and secure, it is still very basic - rock hard beds, limited hot water, plastic dressers. The gym is very small and much of the equipment is ancient. It doesn't really warrant their prices or a description as a luxury resort.

Lived there from 4/2010 and 4/2011. Thought I was having heart attack and spent the night in the hospital. Ended up going to UCLA, everything O.K. David, the owner, can be a grouch, who can't, but visited me in the hosp. and emailed me when I was in the states. How many hotel owners do you know that will do that? Little problems arise, it is the tropics, but he takes care of them at once. There are a lot of people that come back every yr, that should tell you something. Everyone I meet over the yr was great, and for the $ I don't think you can get a better deal in town