We have just returned from the Melia Puerto Vallarta. The weather was beautiful and the trip was amazing. The people are so friendly and the kids club is great. My husband and I were able to spend some time alone while the kids went off to play and participate in activities. Every night they had a mini disco for the kids before the show and after the disco, the kids stayed for the show. They had a mini-talent show and then the children put on costumes and provided the adults with an environmental show which was wonderful.

The hotel room was nice. I didn't see one bug however there are bats that fly around outside during sunset. The food was good but the atmosphere was just wonderful. They cater to families and children. I felt comfortable allowing my kids to go play ping pong or go to the theatre while at the pool. Many activities for the adults as well, dancing lessons, spanish lessons.

We went out on excursions, swimming with the dolphins and Rancho compano. Both were great experiences. The kids had a ball and the cowboys at the ranch took great care of my 6 year old and 8 year old on the horses.

I was approached once upon checking in by somone from the vacation club but told her that I wasn't interested. After that not one person approached me again. However by the 5th day, I searched them out to listen to what the club entails. That's how impressed I was with the Melia. I bought into the vacation club because the resort is family friendly but allows parents the opportunity to enjoy themselves as well. Even my husband was impressed and the kids were over the moon with this resort. We were sad to go home.

I have just returned from a week at the melia puerto vallarta. The hotel is magnificent and I have never experienced such incredible service before. jessica a girl at reception desk is so fantastic , and made me feel so welcome. i was a single male guest and i was treated as a close friend . It was so lovely that it was hard to drag my selves away from the hotel. It was so hot and the air conditioning in the rooms work very well . i stayed in room 1403 overlooking the garden view and partial ocean view , The many restaurants to chooose from are all excellent food , you will not leave the resort hungry .. the breakfast is awesume lunch at the snack bar is good too hamburgers hot dogs fries and nuggets were always fresh and hot ..The drinks were fantastic and made the way you like them . the supper buffets and menu resturants were wow Greaaaaaat food deserts were amazing. i gained 12 pounds in 7 days. the surf and tuff is to die for well prepared and very friendly staff . The pool is lmassive and very beautiful . trust me the pic does it no justice . The pool attendants were wonderful, as well as the bar staff in the pool area . i never went thirsty . i stronly believe that this is the best money spent and for anyone wanting a first vaction spot, give the hotel a fair chance these people work very hard to make an unforgetable experince for you to enjoy .... from the time you enter into the hotel you are made feel very welcome , you are given an unlimited amounts of bottled watter. Please go check out chicos dive shop yadira will give you tour options for diving or scubba or the pritate ship This is a theme resort and the theme is the flintstones and i thought it was great , you will become a little kid after you see fred and dino .. thannks guys good work see you next april .... your new freind mike from edmonton canada

We stayed from 4/13 to 4/16 and had a generally great time.

Pros:
- Nice entrance/lobby and general setup. It's very pleasant to walk around the resort. The weather was cooperative too. We even had a good time playing in the lobby area.
- Good specialty restaurant. It was surprising that the specialty restaurants are not more popular. We visisted the Mexican and Italian both and loved them. They were pretty easy to get a seat. The food was much better than buffer. Although of course buffer places have their advantages in that it's easier for kids to pick thei likes.
- The room was clean and didn't have a carpet which I liked.
- The baby/toddlr room (4 months - 4 year old) was great. They had plenty of toys and the staff was friendly. We never left our children there, but had a very easy time when they were busy playing in there.
- The playground was pretty good with all the monkey bars etc.

Cons:

- The beach was underwhelming. Expected but still.
- The swimming pool was adequate and we generally had a good time, but I wish there was more kids friendly setups such as water slides.
- The buffet was sufficient, but again not much too praise.

We stayed at the Melia for Spring Break the first week in April. 4 couples and 2 eighteen year old seniors in high school. We all loved the resort. Lots to do: relax by the pool, great swim up bar, night time entertainment, walk on the beach. The resort is an $8.00 cab ride to the Malecon.
The 18 year olds met several other seniors on spring break and they had a wonderful time at the pool during the day and going to the clubs at night.
OK, so the food isn't the greatest, but anytime I don't have to cook or clean up it rates above average.
Beautiful grounds and lobby. We had ocean view rooms closest to the beach, and we saw gorgeous sunsets each night.
I would have no reservations about recommending this hotel to others, and I would definitely go back again.