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Friendly Vallarta Resort

3.0 of 5
Km 2.5 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico (Formerly Friendly Hola Vallarta Resort and Spa)
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Friendly Vallarta Resort
Ranked #25 of 113 hotels in Puerto Vallarta
4.0 of 5 stars 813 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(56)
  • Gourmet restaurant(29)
  • Lobby bar(29)
  • Great time(28)
  • Infinity pool(17)
  • Hot tub(17)
  • Star hotel(15)
  • First day(14)
  • Rooms are clean(14)
  • Only complaint(14)
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Date Rating
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

I have read all of the reviews about this resort,I am a younger female.I have went to this resort twice already both times I have stayed for two and a half weeks with my parents and our friends.Its very sad to see a few bad reviews done by people, in my personal opinion this resort is nothing but amazing.Yes the... More

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Prince Albert, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

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

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San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Chicago
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

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

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Victoria, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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port hardy bc
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

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

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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

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

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Port McNeill, BC Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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edmonton
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Prince George, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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

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  • Hola Puerto Vallarta
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Address: Km 2.5 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico (Formerly Friendly Hola Vallarta Resort and Spa)
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