I just got back from a weekend at the Playa del Sol. We had a wonderful, relaxing, accomodating trip! There is a huge building going up next door but it appears to be that way all over N.V. right now. The construction was a little noisy with our patio door open but with our music playing and the activity at the pool when we were outside, we were able to drown it out.

The hotel was very clean. The staff was very nice and helpful (thanks Moises!). The regular activities director at the pool was very entertaining with bingo, water aerobics, water polo, etc. that young and old alike seemed to enjoy. They played the same music over and over every day but we got over it and found humor in it. Although the hotel was full, we easily found great poolside spots and there appeared to be lots of room down the steps on the beach chairs too. They checked out large beach towels so we didn't need to bring our own. Its far enough away from the big resorts that there are very few vendors.

We went to the Mega down the road and stocked up on breakfast, lunch, and alcohol so we didn't end up spending much on the food/drinks at the hotel (which was average priced and mediocre but acceptable). We enjoyed our own breakfasts on our terrace and brought down snacks and beers to the pool which was totally acceptable (its mexico!)

Its about a $20 ride into P.V. or $10 to Marina Vallarta. We walked to Bucerias along the beach one evening also (about 30 minutes) and took a cheap cab back. There isn't much night life in N.V. but we really weren't looking for any. I would give a higher rating if there wasn't construction. Overall, we had a great time and would go back again!

Please do yourself a favor and don't look twice at this place.
We went to their 90 minute presentation simply because we had never been to this area before and were hit up by their cons in the airport leading you to believe that they were the official transportation providers for this property and encouraged you to attend the presentation for great discounts. 90 minutes was really 3 hours, and the free breakfast they offer you during this 90 minutes is not very pleasant as the 'shark' who is trying to sell you this time share sits down to eat with you while asking you a ton of personal questions. Then you discover that that is not even considered part of the 90 minutes. Our room was the farthest away from the beach and was considered "ocean view" since you could walk to the far right of our balcony, lean over and actually see the ocean from afar. In all fairness though, after complaining, we were offered a one bedroom suite on the oceanside of the hotel but the one catch to that was that the 3 couples who went together would all have to stay in the same room with no change in the price. YEAH, right............that's why I go on vacation.....how about you?
We were promised 15% off our bill when we checked out because we attended the presentation. We checked out at 10:30 at night as our flight was very early next morning. When we realized we had not been given the discount, we spoke to them the next morning and were told we needed a certain 'card' in order to receive the discount. Amazingly, the card could only be given to us by the conceirge who came to work 1 hour later than we had to leave. Called them when we arrived back home, was told it was too late to do anything about it since we had already left the country. So now I have turned it over to the credit card company. I will say that the rooms were well maintained and if you don't mind having 50 cat calls at you everytime you walk out of your room by all the construction workers next to the property than this is the place for you. The time we were there, we spoke to several older couples who had bought into the time shares there and all advised us NOT to do it. That everything is misrepresented by this group. We saw tons of folks who were displeased with their room locations, people were at the front desk until late at night trying to get moved, either because of the construction noise or lack of visual access to the ocean.

If you are planning a stay at the Playa Del Sol Grand in Nuevo Vallarta, you should re-think.

There is a HUGE construction site right adjacent to the property. We where in the north building so it was not a problem, but if you are unluckily put in one of the 3 south buildings -- be prepared to wake up at to jackhammers at 7am and then have 2,000 mexican workers 'cat call' you every time you leave the room.

Construction is relentless -- 7am--10pm six days a week.

We also planned a group event and that was a very tedious process. Room Prices were non consistant with the www site and frustrated a lot of our guests.

PSDG did make some concessions, but it was a frustrating experience overall.

some more info...the pool is beautiful. the beach is beautiful. Also, I have never seen so many 'timeshare' meetings. Food is okay, but US prices. We do not recommend the all inclusive.

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My husband and I just got back from a 5 day birthday trip to PV and we stayed at the Playa Del Sol Grand!!! It was amazing and we'd definitely go back. There is some construction on the one side of the hotel but if you ask for an even # bldg then you won't hear the noise! No one pestered us about doing a time share talk as others have mentioned. Our room over looked the gardens, which were amazing and away from the pool scene. It's a very quiet hotel but always something to do.
The pool area and beach is just beautiful and I suggest ignoring the 'sellers' on the beach as they overcharge all their items.
We actually rented a car, no problem at all and suggest it as it ends up being cheaper money and time wise than waiting for a bus or taxi.
There are so many choices of places to eat. We went into the downtown area of PV one night- definitely have to walk on the boardwalk. There is also the cute town of Burecias near the hotel with flea markets and a great place to eat- Meson Bay!
There isn't anything negative about this place and we just had the best time ever!! You are always hesitant when reading other views, so I thought I would add a positive one to the group!
Happy Traveling!!