we stayed at the friendly vallarta last april 2011 and we were very happy with this resort not because it was blow your mind better than any other resort but we have not been able to find a resort that has topped it, all the staff were so awesome and were able to remember us and know us through out... More

We come back every year to this hotel, nothing is missing there it's just complete, family atmosphere but still elegant ambiente. Staff very friendly, excellent food options and wonderful pools and beach. Superclean and every room has sea view!! More

We went in fall of 2011 and boy where we dissapointed. From the shoddy facade to the overall musty smell, the Friendly was nothing to write home about. The whole property was covered with rowdy college kids who couldnt hold their (watered down) cocktails. The food was bland, and not appitizing at all. My wife and I were only able... More

the service was awesome.. rooms were clean.. drinks were good.. food was good needed more variety,, just to noisey at night,, More

nice for a 2.5 star-no sit down bar,or tables and chairs where a group can sit and drink- no bathroom near the beach-mostly locals 750 people in 250 rooms More

Please ignore anything negative you hear about this hotel! We had an amazing vacation there and that is likely 100% to do with the staff. We found them friendly, funny, approachable and welcoming even though we were not locals. Admittedly, we were present for the cock fight on "Mexican Night" and we also left. But this is a huge cultural... More

My husband and I traveled with another couple to this resort April 14-28. We read a lot of reviews before our trip, and thought it sounded like a pretty decent place. Upon arrival, desk staff was not too friendly. We did get a room with all the requests I made, except we were put on a smoking floor. First two... More

We have been to the friendly 2x prior and it was fantastic!! This time not so good. I did not get the room that I requested we got 2 double beds its always nice to sleep apart. The noise was so loud that we could not sleep and the hotel was full over capacity. We felt like we were being... More

I would recommend this resort for families. Lots of children there. Food could be better. Poor lighting in bathroom, and too much lighting downstairs where karaokee took place. The fan in the room was noisy when turned to low position. No coffeemaker in room. The bar had no ambiance and the counter was always wet. Most of the staff were... More