Las Alamandas

We were at las alamandas for a week with our 2 sons aged 11 and 14 and everyone had a wonderful time. Alamandas is all about escape and relaxation. Literally there is not another decent hotel within 30 miles. I can see why they get famous actors there as the property has a very 50’s Hollywood vibe (updated for today see pictures)..Located on 1,500 acres with at least 4 beaches although we did not leave the main property/beach. At one point the property was nearly full and you really could not tell it is so small and exclusive. Very high staff to guest ratio. The food was great and skewed toward fresh fish and vegetables. Service was particularly awesome. Margaritas were excellent. I would definitely get the board option so food is inclusive as their is no where else to eat. Our oceanfront suite with separate room for the kids had been recently refreshed and one of the best things about the rooms was the roar of the surf all night long lulling you to sleep. If you are able to go ocean front although other rooms are not that far away from the ocean. Ocean can be rough but we found it swimmable most days. There is a nice pool, outdoor ping pong, and tennis court. B-ball court needs a new backboard and rim. About a 2 1/2 drive from puerto Vallarta airport (you should definitely arrange with the property to have them pick you up). At the airport ignore people trying to get you to sign up right after you get out customs and walk completely out of the airport and there will be someone with a sign. They were super welcoming when you arrive at the property. In the end in a world rapidly filling up with people it was wonderful to go somewhere so beautiful with so few people. Not for everyone (no hard partiers, golf outings etc) but perfect for travelers looking for somewhere unique and beautiful (and quite safe) to get away from it all. Highly recommended!

We just returned a few days ago and had an amazing time. We are a family of four with kids ages 11 and 13. We spent several days on the private beach which was amazing! Lots of swimming in the ocean and in the pool. Horseback riding on the beach with my daughter and a fishing trip with my son. My wife got a massage overlooking the ocean and said it was one of the best ever. The staff was great, food was good and we will be back. Definitely take the property tour.

I have an autoimmune disease and have not been on a plane in over 2 years. We were set to leave for Hawaii having prepaid for the trip. The day I was to pack I just could not pull my self together to spend almost a week in a generic hotel that has 400 rooms. It just overwhelmed me. We cancelled everything one low our shirt. Later I realized I needed to go someplace. Having been to Las Alamandas 12 years ago my husband and I signed up for 5 nights. Well the only thing that had changed was us. If anything the resort was more special than we remembered. The car was waiting for us at the airport, the transportation to the resort was seamless. We got to the resort and many of the employees were there to welcome us. Cold coconut water with a splash of tequila and a plate of fresh fruit was waiting for us. We were exhausted and decided to just have soup and salad brought to our beauty patio and call it a night. My husband and I raved about the food, drinks, room and service and it wasn't even a full day yet. The next day coffee was waiting for us on our patio table. My husband has to have coffee the minute he wakes up and there it was. In the evening we went to the restaurant for dinner and it was some of the best red snapper I have ever had. The chef could tell we loved his food. He came out and consulted us about what we wanted to dine on for the rest of the week..Truly felt like we were consulting with OUR staff. It only went up hill from there. There is not enough room for me to list all of the good things about this vacation. From the check in to the check out. The maid service, the drinks, the wait staff and yes the grounds keepers. We will not wait another 12 years to go back. Service like this is rare, and no not once did it feel intrusive. If you need your body and soul mended or just a little extra romance go for this place. It will be memory highlight forever. bah tucson

This place was incredible. We absolutely loved it. The staff were friendly and attentive. The property was immaculate and beautiful. It is very intimate and is situated on a gorgeous beach. The whole experience from arrival to departure was smooth and executed perfectly. The food was exceptional as well. We can’t wait to return !!!!!

We spent five days here in the off-season, July. Yea, it was warm, but we had the entire resort to ourselves. The excellent food, outstanding service, sunset cocktails, private beaches, and reliably fun body surfing/boogie boarding...plus a dramatic reduction in cost...made this all worth it. You just get into the groove of it being a bit warm. This place is amazing. Its website does not do it justice. Go.