Advice/Comments Welcome - RDC or Dreams/GPC

RDC is in Nuevo Vallarta and if you want to leave the resort and explore PV then you are looking at a $20 taxi ride each way from Nuevo into PV. The bus is an option and a much lower fare BUT, depending on the time of day it can take up to 45 min to get where you want to go on the bus.

Dreams is a little south of PV but much a less expensive taxi fare and quicker bus access.

Nuevo Vallarta is not Puerto Vallarta and sometimes people/tour agents look at them as being the same location.

RDC is not, in my opinion Nuevo...really it is actually in Bucerias and a better Mexican experience compared to what PV has become...however, having said that...it is not in the same hotel class as Dreams...RDC is a four star resort if staying in building five or six and a three star if in building two or three and maybe a three and a half star if in building one...although a very nice property, it just does not offer the amenities and luxuries of a property such as Dreams...but honestly, I have stayed at the RDC four or five times and I love it...always stayed in building five for the adult only aspect...you will be very well looked after at RDC but not pampered as with Dreams...as for the off site dining that you mentioned with the savings you get with staying at the RDC...you have many more options within walking distance at the RDC than at Dreams...let me know if you need more info, photos, etc., but in my opinion I would choose RDC as I simply think that it provides, peso to peso, a better value...sonofdob

I have to agree with sonofdob...
The Decameron is on the doorsteps of Bucerias.. Bucerias has a charm of its own and the air is fresher out there than in PV and it is quieter..
I love that area..The Beach is one of the nicest...
By staying at the DeCameron you are not only saving money (could be used for cabs) but gaining an extra night..
When we stayed at the Decameron we took a cab into PV several times..
No problem

Enjoy your vacation where ever you choose to stay... :)

Wow, thanks for all the great advice! RDC does seem to be a great bargain, and the town of Bucerias seems to offer a great place to hang out outside of the resort.

As for GCP - the price for GCP is $700 for 5 nights. That was also one of the choices I was looking at. I know this board is heavily favored towards GCP, and not many people on here have stayed at Dreams.

I guess the next question might be - GCP or RDC?

True, shopping in Bucerias is a little cheaper. :?: Do you want to hang at the resort or take in some night life in PVR :?: If you are going to hang at the resort I would say RD for the price but if you want to take in the night life and shopping I would say the GCP. As previous stated we love the GCP as we do go into town every day, walk around town and do a few stops at the ocean bars <:-)-
Mind you either resort you choose you will have a wonderful time!!

Andy and Cheryl

stupenal...make sure your in building five...the pool there is adults only and and as such there are really not many children in the building either...also, it is the largest and I think the nicest pool on the resort...building six would be a close second as it is the newest and the pool is quite nice...a short walkway connects you to the adult only pool...building one is O.K. as it beachfront (great view if on second or third floor) and right in the middle of all the action...sonofdob.