We just spent 2 weeks (November 17 to December 1, 2005) at Playa del Sol Costa Sur (Previously known as Costa Vida). It was our second visit this year (we spent a week in January) and we enjoyed it just as much, if not more. Being located only a ten-minute bus ride to town makes this resort an excellent site to enjoy the many restaurants in the Romantic Zone. The size of the resort is just perfect, not too small, not too big. The staff is friendly and the food at the resort is excellent and well priced. We'll be back for sure next year.

My husband and I stayed at Costa Vida Vallarta for our honeymoon in PV and had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and hospitable, as well as the guests/timeshare owners. The outside restaurant and bar are located outside. The restaurant has great food, alittle pricey at times, but worth it if you would like to not go out to eat in town one night. The outside bar has a great frozen drink called the COSTA VIDA SPECIAL that is worth trying. We stayed in a one bedroom suite that had a living room, 1 1/2 bathrooms, and kitchen. Our suite had a room with an ocean view. The furniture and decor were a little tacky and brightly colored, but I guess that's the Mexican style! Costa Vida has a beautiful little beach area, however watch out for the men trying to sell the overpriced jewelry. They try to whistle or call to you to by their stuff. They like to walk on the beach or sit by the entrace where you walk onto the beach from Costa Vida. If you decide to go in the water, swim up near the large rocks. There are many beautiful tropical fish that swim near there. The resort is alittle out of the way from the main area of Puerta Vallarta, but the bus picks you up directly across the street and takes you into town. Hold onto your hats though, the drivers like to drive a bit crazy. There is no AC on the buses either, so if you are planning on going to a nice restaurant, I would go with a taxi. The taxi cabs sit right infront of Costa Vida and the estimated rates are posted on a board infront of the main entrance to CV. There is a little store if you would like to buy some beer, soda, cigarettes, bottled water, coffee, etc. down stairs. Also there an acitivities/tours desk in the main lobby. The person helps to find tours for you to go on and books them for you. I would definitely recommend Costa Vida Vallarta!!!

We visted Costa Vida for our honeymoon. We were greeted at the door with a drink, guess it was happy hour. The staff was very friendly. The guests were also very friendly. Its not a super fancy resort, but it was just what we were looking for. A great view of the ocean, a little beach to lie on, a nice pool to lounge by, and a good restaurant to visit if you were too tired to eat in town. Its a little off the beaten path, but the bus stops outside the hotel frequently and its only a short trip to the city. We wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of a city and to avoid the large crowds of the bigger resorts. For us, it was perfect. The rooms were cleaned daily and they even did our dishes if we forgot. I would come back again.

Just got back Mar 17, there was four of us and we had a great time.It was great weather and we all got tan.This was our third year.Costa Vida Vallarta was sold to Costa Sur Vallarta and they have other properties in Puerto Vallarta.Nobody brothered us about time shares,you just have to tell them that you are on vacation and don't want to be brothered.Same staff and they remember who you are,I hope they don't change anything.I rate this hotel high because the food,drinks, pool,prices,room cleaned on time and staff is excellent.The people in Puerto Vallarta are so friendly.Also we met a lot of good people at the hotel.