We stayed at San Marino Feb 2-16, 2008 and there were 8 of us in total, 4 rooms. We were all very satisfied, clean rooms (418, 419, 425 & 428), 418 moved to 228 oceanview the last week. Note, you can hear both this hotels music and the hotel next door (hotel infront of pier)....they have live music and it... more

As many of the recent posts also say...the reviews had us worried...but the hotel was great! Nice, clean rooms...great location...and very friendly staff. I traveled there with 3 other (gay) friends...and my Mom, Sister and her family joined us from BC - everyone had a great time. Would definitely stay there again. more

My husband and I stayed at the San Marino Hotel from January 26 to February 9, 2008. After reading some of the nasty reviews we were a little apprehensive about the place but needless to say we were pleasantly surprised and totally happy!! With everything and everyone!! I wish I was there right now instead of back in cold cold... more

We just returned from a week at the San Marino. We were there from Feb. 1-8, 2008. I was a little reluctant to stay there at first, after reading some of the negative reviews. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. Rooms: We booked a junior suite ocean front room right from the beginning, and I'm glad we did.... more

My husband and I booked a last minute vacation to Puerto Vallarta (booked 3 days in advance) and were pleasantly surprised by the San Marino hotel. It was our first trip to PV but will not be our last. The hotel is in a perfect location, the staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are undergoing updates and... more

We have stayed in a few different hotels on the beach in downtown Puerto Vallarta in the last 6-7 years & we were not disapponited with this year's 1st time stay at the San Marino. The location can' t be beat, the weather consistent, the hotel staff very friendly & the service consistently first rate. Our bed was comfortable and... more

Since the food seems to have been a big negative with the all-inclusive guests, I just returned from PV & the food at the San Marino was much better than expected. Breakfast: omelettes cooked to order, lots of fresh fruit, decent coffeee, some Mexican selections every date. Ok the pancakes were nasty, but somebody was eating them! Verdict: if you... more

GREAT TIME Just got back. My wife and 2 friends had a great time. Understand that this is a 3 star mexico resort. I was a little nervous about going to san marino after reading the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised with how good the hotel is. Our room was aged and could use updating, yes hard beds, pillows were... more

My husband and I stayed at the San Marino from 12/19 - 12/26 2007. We read many of the reviews and thought we had a good idea of what to expect of the hotel. We understood it was not 5 star but were really turned off by many things during our stay. The room was in serious need of an... more