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#13 of 103 hotels in Puerto Vallarta
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  • Rooms: 52
Description: Experience the adventure, tranquility and natural beauty of authentic Mexico in the picturesque village of Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta. Casa Iguana... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Avenue 5 De Mayo
Puerto Vallarta 48394
Mexico
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“Worth It!”

Casa Iguana Hotel

Feb 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Casa Iguana was truly a peaceful getaway for two Gringos, first-time visitors to Mexico. We were not looking for glitz, endless Margaritas, crowds, and high prices of the strip but instead experienced local village life, fine food, great weather, friendly people, and simply a neat place to spend a vacation.

Outside the flowering hotel grounds, walked cobblestone streets through the village of Mismaloya to the zoo--not San Diego Zoo, but nice, carved and molded into the desert jungle. Rode the lively bus (6 pesos) to downtown Puerto Vallarta, walking the Malecon, shopping for clothes, finding the perfect holiday tablecloth and gifts in the open malls and narrow-street flea markets, taking in the church, eating at Bolas along the river. Took the day trip to Las Caletas, watching leaping humpback whales, enjoying a great buffet on the beach, snorkeling (nominal here; much better places exist where there are coral reefs), and partying with the crew on the boat back to the Marina. Also highly recommend the Botanical Gardens south of Mismaloya. Tonys up the street from the hotel serves generous amounts of food; it got noisy there one evening when a boy three stories down exercised his fighting cocks, raising a ruckus among the neighborhood chickens.

We enjoyed Red Snapper, mahi-mahi, omelets and other great Mexican dishes at the hotel's La Cocina restaurant. Eat at least one dinner around 8-9pm; Jorge the 62-year-old manager gets out his guitar and belts out one or two memorable songs; what a grand voice from the heart. Libby (sp?) and Ricardo certainly treated us well there, and Jaime at the front desk walked us through our repeated questions.

Casa Iguana is set between the mountains along a stream a short walk from the beach. The local teenagers apparently are allowed to use the pool Friday evenings for a couple of hours, and it was neat watching them enjoy themselves from our balcony.

We met others at the hotel from Alaska, Canada, and our home state, Colorado. Many of our acquaintances in the area were repeat visitors. We'll long recommend Casa Iguana to friends and coworkers.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Peaceful setting away from the downtown Strip
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Soultrails's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 17, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“What a Gem!”

Casa Iguana Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Calgary
Feb 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We just got back from this little gem. Had a wonderful time and the only complaint we have is the beds but the owner told us he was ordering pillow tops for the beds so we are going back.
Mismolya is a wonderful little town and so safe, we walked all over the town at night. Make sure you go and eat at El Patio the food was terrific and the staff very friendly and a lot of fun. We went back two nights in a row. Enjoy your stay at Casa Iguana the price is right and it has everything you need for a nice relaxing vacation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — How quaint it was and having 2 bedrooms.
    • Disliked — The beds.
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Sasha88's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Casa Iguana and the P.V. Experience”

Casa Iguana Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Upstate NY
Feb 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent three nights (for the price of two) in the Presidential suite and loved it. With the three nights for the price of two, our price per night worked out to about $141 per night including the applicable taxes. For a three-bedroom, two-bath unit, that's tough to beat. Throw in a full kitchen and a nice livingroom and it's a real deal. The pool and hot tub were both operational (hot tub could be hotter but it wasn't bad). The internet was free (we brought a laptop and were able to connect wirelessly from our room). The restaurant and bar were great (George and his daughter are great hosts and make the "worlds' greatest" of everything. The dinner waiter, whose name I didn't catch, was a great guy and the food was great.

So, what's the catch? Mismaloya is not the center of the universe. If you want the action, you'll need to go to P.V. and I would recommend that you stay in P.V. rather than commute (long bus or cab ride). After three days at Casa Iguana, we moved to the Sheraton Bouganvilla in P.V. and spent five days there. Not as nice a room in some respects and more expensive, but right on the ocean (Casa Iguana is not) and right in the center of P.V.; so, the restaurants and the shops are your oyster.

Pick your poison and have fun!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Room and Food
    • Disliked — Location
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RobGrant's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Great little hide-a-way”

Casa Iguana Hotel

Feb 19, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a terrific 4 story hotel. I recommend the top floor as you can sit on the patio overlooking the pool after a long day of exploring Mismaloya and quaint surrounding towns. There is a small market you can buy supplies for your room in case you enjoy having a cold beverage or sandwich, if you choose not to eat out all the time. There is a kitchenette with refrigerator to keep things cold. There is also a Internet Cafe, free of charge, if you wish to contact friends or family during your stay. There is also a large pool, jacuzzi and bar for your relaxing enjoyment. The Ocean is a 5 minute walk from the hotel across the street and easily accessible. On the left side of the dirt road, once you cross the street, about 1/2 way down to the beach you will see a small sign that says Juan's Restaurant. It is a great place to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. You just walk across a bridge and it's tucked into the mountain range.
I highly recommend the Hotal Casa Iguana in Mismaloya to everyone who will visit Puerto Vallarta in the future.
San Diego Hank

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SanDiegoHank's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: February 19, 2008
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“Really enjoyed it”

Casa Iguana Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Chorley, United Kingdom
Feb 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this bit of our trip at the last minute and my cousin found this hotel. We were a little concerned because it was so cheap but the reviews were generally good so booked. We all loved it! Value for money excellent, restaurant - not the best in the world but ok, rooms basic but cleaned well every day. Pool was good and heated when we were there - hot tub only worked the last couple of days and then not properly but we liked the relaxed atmosphere and lack of rules. Staff were lovely. Really felt like Mexico especially the street festival. There isn't much to do other than relax but we only felt the need to go into Puerto Vallarta once.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Not commercialised
    • Disliked — No entertainment
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whitecat17's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: June 29, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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Average price*: $99 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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Avenue 5 De Mayo, Puerto Vallarta 48394, Mexico