My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a week in June and we were so happy we chose this hotel for our vacation. The service is wonderful! We felt very welcome and the staff was always friendly and always showed the willingness to help and make our stay more enjoyable. The atmosphere was very relaxing. They had nightly... more

When we stayed we noticed the rooms have a musty and mildew smell.Also the first room we stayed was dirty.We had to switch rooms three times.We noticed the pillow cases and sheets felt damp also.The pool was nice.They had several things for kids to do.They had 3 places to eat.If you didnt get into the 2 that had to have... more

We visited the All Inclusive Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito June 26 through July 1, 2008. This hotel is in a “hotel zone” on the Banderas Bay. This is a very small resort in comparison with others we have been to. This resort caters to Mexicans, about 50%, and American/Canadians, about 50%. This review will be based on our previous... more

Samba is great for a wide range of individuals, especially families. They have a large staff to maintain the property and I found it to always be clean. The resort is more authentic to Mexico then probably one of the larger - newer chain resorts. I found Samba to be comfortable and inviting. The social activity staff does a wonderful... more

Overall - Wonderful place for the $. VERY friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Resort is small, very comfortable and cozy and easy to get around. The pool is wonderful and the beach is right there and kept very clean. Never had to look or wait for a chair. Room - We had a 3rd floor w/balcony. Definitely worth the extra... more

What you get for the money is very commendable. We prefer the smaller resorts, and this one was above average. The hotel is fairly old, however, the grounds are well maintained...gorgeous! The furniture in the rooms is out-dated, and not in great condition, but you are rarely in there anyways. I saw no bats, which actually upset me because we... more

The overall hotel was nice and very clean. The staff was great and did a good job. The biggest disappointment was the dining. If you chose to eat at the buffett, breakfast, lunch or dinner, you had to fight the flies and the 90 degree heat and humidity. The lobby and lobby bar was also not air conditioned. The pool... more

Just back from a week at the Samba - June 21-28. I had read a lot of reviews and was a bit anxious, but overall, I think the negative reviews were unfounded. The hotel is older, but is well maintained and clean. The beach is beautiful and one of the only resorts that has palapas on the beach to give... more

My boyfriend and I just came back from our first visit to Puerto Vallarta and we keep wishing we were still at our lovely hotel, Samba Vallarta!!! The staff in Samba are absolutely amazing, the best either of us has ever experienced. They are so friendly, hard-working and helpful. David the bartender is awesome and you have to try his... more