buenaventura hotel

i notice many people reccommending this hotel,,,my wife and i stayed there a couple of years ago,,and we did not have a great time,,,,it seems this hotel caters to mexican families, they had a big banner hanging out front advertising weekend specials,,,,when we were ther for 8 - 9 days they had booked about 300 young kids soccer teams,,,it was chaotic,kids running up and down the halls late at night,,,,crowded pool ....etc.....i am sure its nice there at times but i think hit and miss,would be the best i can say,,,,,and i wouldnt return if we had free accomodations,,who wants to gamble ,when we have such a small amount of time for vacations,,,,
i have always had a good experience at playa los arcos,hotel rio, posada de roger, and many others,,my only bad hotel experience in pv after approx 100 trips since 1972 , was buenaventura hotel

it seems this hotel caters to mexican families, they had a big banner hanging out front advertising weekend specials,,,,

How dare they \"cater\" to the Mexican citizens in their own country. :shock: :evil: :roll:

helen, i am not trying to stir things up,,i have made a similar post preyiously,here....you must have been on a week when it was quiet,,,,,but if you had been there with 300 screaming kids running around ,maybe you too would have a different opinion,,,,,i think that people should know that they do overbook sometimes,,,for large groups and the regular tourists have to suffer thru the whole mess.....this is not always a quiet, peaceful vacation hotel....there is nothing wrong with catering to mexican families,,,,but a group of 300 , not 200 or 250 ,,i mean at least 300 young kids,,,,it was out of control....
and i have enjoyed pv for a long time,,,,,stayed at many hotels ,mostly in the romantic zone,,,,,and enjoyed every minute except that one stay,,,,

Again, Steve, what took you so long to complain? Chuck... 8)

Sorry :oops: but my best gal friend Mavis and her hubby from Sask. and their friends stayed at the Boneventura on their first vacation to Mexico after many trips to Jamaica..Dominican etc..
They were turned off and will sadly not return.. :P

They said the loud noise from the street...The fact that they could not... did not want to swim in Ocean and Gord hating signing for every little item they ate or drank tuned them off.

I felt bad they did not see what I saw in beloved PV ..

Steve if what you say is true... sorry... you had a bad experience but your words do suck when you complain about nationals filling a local Resort..
If you do not like Mexicans then maybe vacation at home..If you do not enjoy lots of kids around you go to an adult only resort...

There :lol: :evil: :twisted: You have been spanked :P

I posted what I did because saying they cater to the people who live in and are citizens of a country makes you sound like you think they are not entitled to stay in that hotel if you are staying there. I travel all over for business and I was in Sacramento (across from the sports complex) for the entire summer a couple of years ago. Guess what they do at the sports complex? The kids soccer, softball, volleyball and track teams all have tournaments and guess where they stayed, the same Marriott I was staying in. Have you not ever seen the tour buses bring bus loads of people into the resorts in PV? What I am saying is any hotel can book a large group...but to say they run weekend specials and cater to Mexicans in Mexico sounds a bit like an ugly tourist with an attitude that they are better than the nationals. I know kids can be noisy and annoying at times but if you look past the noise and annoyance and into their eyes they are enjoying the best times of their lives carefree, playing, laughing and doing what children are supposed to be doing and if they have parents who care enough to put them in organized sports then good for them. I would rather be annoyed by laughter and fun than by worrying that they are going to pick my pocket, break into my room or steal my purse.

ok people, this will be my last comment on this subject,,,i was reading the forum as i often do, and the post before mine about bungalo lodgeing , one poster noted that buenaventura was a nice place,,,,,i thought i should let the readers know what happen when we were there..it could happen to anyone,,,,i doubt there are many forum readers that have been to vallarta more than me,i fell in love with vallarta in 1972 ,,,and return as often as possible,,over 100 visits so far,,,,,i have stayed many places,,,the one time i tryed a place out of old town,,it turned out to be a bad experience,,i love the mexican people,,usually stay small hotels where i am often the only gringo,,,,i think many of the forum readers are misinterpreting my comments,,isnt that what the forum is for,,,let others know ,about our experiences,,,,when i was at the buenaventura ,it was being poorly managed,,maybe its different now,,,i will let you spend your vacation money to find out,,,,mine will take me elswhere,,,i dont consider my comments as a complaint,,,just a commentary on my experience...

I thought this thread could use a little music - dedicated to my favourite drama queen . :roll:


http://www.dramabutton.com/

I thought this thread could use a little music - dedicated to my favourite drama queen . :roll:


http://www.dramabutton.com/ I hardly think that was necessary Jim. You were not even involved in the thread. :?

I hardly think that was necessary Jim. You were not even involved in the thread.

Smitty always has to step into it whether it concerns him or not. If I have posted he has a smart A%% snarky comment. One would think he would outgrow he childish behavior one of these days but I think that is asking too much.

Ronald,
That was REALLY un-called for! :lol: :D

David I agree with you and would like to give stevePVsince1972 benefit of the doubt... :)

Katnsocal, as usual you are wrong on all counts. You need to aplogize to Harry the bar owner. As I said, your pompous know-it-all attitude and self appointed guru of PV seems, in your mind, to give you the right to put down everone that does not agree with you (especially the newbies). Put your brain in gear before engaging the keyboard.

As far as my PV experience I have no need to brag publicly (like you), and have no requirement to condescend to you and your vast PV experience. Regards, Harry :lol:

PS: If it takes a couple of days between my replies do not despair. I am on the road most of the time.

To Harry the bar owner in PV, I apolgize for you getting blamed in the kat fight. The comments and character assassination was totally inappropriate by katnsocal. I will seek you out on my next visit, introduce myself, and partake of your establishment. I hope other members of this forum do likewise. I only hope katnsocal apologizes to you also. Regards, Harry

Foul language? I read through this thread and found none that I could notice. Please quote.

Mogens

Foul language? I read through this thread and found none that I could notice. Please quote.

Mogens Oh, excuse me. I now know that foul symbolism does not qualify as foul lanquage. It is just in the mind of the beholder, and should have never been interpreted as foul lanquage; especially in the context that it was used. I feel free to use it now that it has the ok. Regards, Harry

thanks to those who give me the benifit of doubt.....i truely love mexico ,puerto vallarta, and i have never had a bad experience, except the one i dared to comment on,,,,,i love the people, the culture,even the gringos that go there,,i like the smell of the market place,the windy old roads,,,the new super toll roads too......i wish i were there now,,,walking on the malecon , or just sitting on the zocalo watching people,,,,,i have so many stories to tell....keep my friends laughing,,,,all of the best times of my life have revolved around pv,,since my first trip in 1972 when i was22 yo and drove from wash ,dc,,in my 1970 Suburban with no air cond....so please, people of this forum dont judge me,from commenting on a mis managed hotel experience,,,,i have fond memories from staying at hotel rio for $8 per night,,,etc i could go on----i dont want you forum readers to think i am some kind of nut,,complaining,,i rarely complain,,only this one time ,,,,and sure stirred things up,,,,,,sorry for that.....so adios amigos,buen viajes,,,,hope you all have a wonderful time on your next visit,,,,,

Harry wins!!!! He has managed to have the last word (drivel, though it may be)

word

Villa Premier, the sister hotel in excellent. Although more expensive, it has had consistently good reviews. A 7-day AI at the Buenaventura gets one of those days at the VP if desired.

ok what gives here

who gave you guys my permission to argue and everything else without me being involved?! :D

I am so shocked by all the posts.... It can get rather heated. We have been visiting PV for twenty years and look forward to the day we will no longer be visitors, but residents. I guess it is all a matter of one looking for the positives.

ok what gives here

who gave you guys my permission to argue and everything else without me being involved?! :D Bruce, thought you were laying low. Jump right in but remember you are suspect. Hope you are open again in October. Regards, Harry

OH Dearie Dear ..I am so *$@#*^ shocked by all of this... :lol: http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9822/smileyshocked.gif" alt="User image" loading="lazy">

harry we must know you? :? tell all... :lol: :twisted: :evil: :P

OH Dearie Dear ..I am so *$@#*^ shocked by all of this... :lol: http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9822/smileyshocked.gif" alt="User image" loading="lazy">

harry we must know you? :? tell all... :lol: :twisted: :evil: :P\\

I am sworn to secrecy and swear to be good forever and ever? Regards, Harry aka hairball :twisted:

:lol:

Just....for fun... harry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4&feature=PlayList&p=7D3A69A27859D171&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=14 :)


and hairball harry :lol: :twisted: :P

well fellow gringos...looks like i really stirred things up with my original post,,,,,,as i see the big picture......we all love mexico and pv so much ,we cant stay away from reading and repling as a way to keep one toe in the sandy beach in our beloved adopted,home, puertovallarta,,where people like us are drawn like a magnet to this wonderful forum,,,no need for any arguments,,just think of your next trip and how great it will be , with or without problems.....think of that first breath of pv air,,,,,i may even spend a few days at buenaventura some day to see how things are run ,,,,but i promise not to comment on this forum about my experience.....ha..maybe on trip advisor ,immediatly after my return......buenos suerte to all......hasta luego
steve

Steve and Harry you are both a breath of fresh air - good travels to each of you . :)

fellow gringos, when i made my first post here, i think i was so excited thinking about pv , that my fingers were traveling faster on the keyboards,than my mind,,,i meant no harm,,i cant say i am sorry , since now i am a well known pv lover...and feel like i am a small part of the group that goes here daily to dream on, and on,,,,thanks to eveyone for giving me a break,,on the original issue,,,,,

All is fine, we all hate Harry, not you Steve ;-)

Greetings

Mogens

All is fine, we all hate Harry, not you Steve ;-)

Greetings

Mogens Ouch! Are we feeling the love yet. :lol:

All is fine, we all hate Harry, not you Steve Wink

Greetings

Mogens

Well, for now anyway.

BTW: how are things in badger country Condor?

:lol:



http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2889/freeinnocentsmileys421.gif" alt="User image" loading="lazy"> I liked ..harry :? on this thread... :)

All is fine, we all hate Harry, not you Steve ;-)

Greetings

Mogens ....and we have heard from mgallard our \"adminstrator/moderator\". Hate is a word that I would never use. Best Regards, Harry

It is best not to rely on an occasional visitor....

The same people own the Villa Premier next door. Kids are not allowed, and the place is a work of art.
We leave March 16TH for our 3RD stay at this hotel, and our maybe 8TH visit to PV.