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4.0 of 5
Valle de Bravo km 3.5 | Carretera Valle de Bravo Los Saucos, col las joyas, Valle de Bravo 51200, Mexico (Formerly Rodavento Boutique Hotel)
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Hotel Rodavento
Ranked #3 of 13 hotels in Valle de Bravo
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Miami, Florida
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Too much pretense, falls short of value proposition”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2010
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I stayed at Rodavento for work (unbelievable, I know -- someone proposed having a meeting there and off we went). While the setting is gorgeous, this is most definitely not the right place to hold a meeting. The bungalows are comfortable but relatively bare (the bathrooms, are clean but especially rustic) and no one should event think about bringing/using anything with wheels on property. The entire site is rugged and completely non-conformant with the ADA. I only recommend it for people looking for rugged relaxation and/or time away from civilization. The the food is mediocre at best and you're not anywhere close to decent alternatives. One aspect of the trip that really upset me: on our very last day, while still wrapping up our meeting (the whole group was expected to check out at 1pm) I went back to my room at 11:30am only to find that the staff had found a degree of "initiative" (as they later described it) unheard of during our five-day stay and took it upon themselves to run over the "do not disturb" sign I left at the door, pack my bags, and get the room ready for the next guest. This was (and remains) the one and only time this has ever happened to me, and I found it absolutely unforgiving, outrageous, and unbelievable. It took a while for a manager to show up and apologize but it was too little, too late. Since Rodavento doesn't have a monopoly on "a pretty site by the lake". I most definitely do not recommend the hotel due to its poorly trained staff and unexplainable attitude.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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london
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
“nice but could be sooo much better”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2009

A lot more cut off than i thought it would be - its about 10mins from the town by car them down a small winding path then once you get to reception its another walk to your room! up stairs across a bridge up a hill - be prepared!

The staff were nice but you felt like you were in their home not a hotel they were all pretty casual and had their kids, babies there at work with them. also we dont speak much spanish so was quite difficult to communicate ordering food was a challenge at breakfast as there was no menu even though we can speak a little spanish still managed to get the wrong food.

wasnt given any info on the activities and think it would have been difficult to arrange anything except the spa (which was quite expensive considering - £50 for a massage!! thats london prices!) Also the pool is pretty small but the water was a nice temp.

The restaurant was good though, the waiters sweet and the prices inexpensive and great view - of the lovely property lake and forest and grounds. There's free internet in the main building but we actually managed to get internet in our room too somehow??

The rooms are pretty amazing they are on silts in the woods with great views. There's a fireplace in the room which is a nice touch - we got them to come light it even though it wasnt that cold. Nice free standing bath but couldnt get very hot water only warm had to keep turning the tap on and off to get it. No tv or music in the room which i can understand but i would prefer to have if given the choice. NIce terrace with comfy loungers. Luckily we booked our own cab for the return trip to mexico city don't think the staff would have been able to arrange (thats how little faith i had in them!)

all in all was nice but kinda wished we'd gone somewhere else.

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Mexico City, Mexico
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“Great Place for Business or Pleasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2009
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I had the opportunity to stay for a business trip with colleagues and thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and more importantly the property! Every room is a private "cabin/tent" with beautiful views, fireplace and comfortable furnishings. Walking down to the central gathering room was a treat as well - and the dining room and views are lovely. Beware - this concept does not include television or internet service, but if you have a 3G phone then not a problem. Definitely go for a massage, tried the piedras calientes and was a lovely 90 minutes of relaxation.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mexico City
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163 reviews 163 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
“Great stay at Rodavento”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2009
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Rodavento is settled in a beuatiful pine forest.The architecture of the place is modern and gracefully respects nature. Activities are very fun, you can kayak, swim, rappel or canopy.Kids have a lot of fun,the food is very good and the ambiance great for families.You can also visit Valle de Bravo, which is a typical mexican village, and very well mantained.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“VERY relaxing place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2008
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Had a great two night stay at Rodavento in Valle de Bravo. Sooooooo relaxing. Great forest views from the rooms.

The staff is really friendly, but kind of forgetful. So if you ask for something and don’t get it, call again from your room or ask again. Otherwise, service is great. The restaurant staff is excellent.

The restaurant is GREAT. They have limited options, and the menu is the same for lunch and dinner, but everything is excellent. Breakfast is really good, which a huge variety of options.

The spa is pretty good, but not spectacular. There is a temazcal, but only on Saturdays, so plan to be there over the weekend if you don’t want to miss that.

Definitely make sure to bring warm clothes, it gets COLD at night, much colder than in Mexico City, and the rooms don’t have the best of heating. Be sure to get enough logs for the wood burning stove, they burn up fast. If you’re really cold, ask in reception and they can provide these really tiny space heaters that heat the room pretty fast.

Keep in mind that the hotel pretty much fills up on the weekends and is mostly empty on weekdays, so plan in advance if you have to be there on a weekend.

  • Liked — The view from the room
  • Stayed February 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Valle de Bravo km 3.5 | Carretera Valle de Bravo Los Saucos, col las joyas, Valle de Bravo 51200, Mexico (Formerly Rodavento Boutique Hotel)
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