I looking for info on either of these two resorts. the Sheraton Buganvilias or the Perlicanos Resort. Both look close to town. Which one has better ammenaties.
thanks
Gecko
thanks
Gecko
Buganvilias or Perlicanos Resort
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Re:Buganvilias or Perlicanos Resort
GECKO (Oct 19, 2004 12:48 p.m.):
I looking for info on either of these two resorts. the Sheraton Buganvilias or the Perlicanos Resort. Both look close to town. Which one has better ammenaties.
thanks
Gecko
The Sheraton Biganvillias is about a 10 minute walk downtown. Since the hurricane i am not sure what the amenities are like at the resort.
Re:Buganvilias or Perlicanos Resort
And Kenna washed away most of the beach at Pelicanos (formerly Plaza las Glorias) and entire pool area had to be rebuilt - and not as attractive as before. Amenities at Sheraton much better. Below is a photo of the \"beach\" at Pelicanos taken a few months ago at high tide.
PLAYA LAS GLORIAS 2004:
http://my.core.com/~hiweel/.photos/feb/pelicanosbeach.JPG
PLAYA LAS GLORIAS 2004:
Re:Buganvilias or Perlicanos Resort
Gecko,
You can also walk to the Malecon from the Sheraton, no problem!
Be sure to stop by Parque Hildalgo (right before the Malecon) in the evening and have a crepe from the crepe lady. AWESOME!
One of the best buys in Vallarta. There are some new shops in the area as well, and plenty to do. Also, if you need to connect to home, PVNET across from the Sheraton is an awesome internet cafe, and you can get online for 10 pesos for about one hour, and if you do not use the time, you can go back within a week to use it up.
They also have an excellent Sunday Brunch at the Sheraton....yum yum yum!
You can also walk to the Malecon from the Sheraton, no problem!
Be sure to stop by Parque Hildalgo (right before the Malecon) in the evening and have a crepe from the crepe lady. AWESOME!
One of the best buys in Vallarta. There are some new shops in the area as well, and plenty to do. Also, if you need to connect to home, PVNET across from the Sheraton is an awesome internet cafe, and you can get online for 10 pesos for about one hour, and if you do not use the time, you can go back within a week to use it up.
They also have an excellent Sunday Brunch at the Sheraton....yum yum yum!
Re:Costa Club Punta Arena
[HAS ANYONE BEEN TO THE COSTA CLUB PUNTA ARENA? I KNOW IT IS NEAR THE SHERATON BUNGAVILLAS. IS IT NEAR THE BEACH? IS IT CLEAN? HOW IS THE FOOD? (AS IT IS A ALL INCLUSIVE) THANKS FOR ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN TO THIS RESORT AND CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE.
Re:Buganvilias or Perlicanos Resort
I used to stay there a few years ago at the Punta Arena before they went A/I. The rooms used to be two bedroom one bath units with a kitchenette and living area, but they cut most of them down into hotel rooms for their A/I plan.
I have eaten there, and buffet food is buffet food to me. One day is more than enough for me.
The hotel itself is next to SunGetaway which in high season can be pretty loud at night.
Over-all, I LOVED it when it was not A/I and you have a huge apartment type lodging, (they should have a few left, but they are not part of the A/I program, which I do not recommend since you are so close to so many excellent and inexpensive restaurants)
It is more or less on the beach, there is a path about 100 yards to walk to the beach from the pool area.
So, fine points, the two bedroom units are great, the A/I plan is for someone who loves buffet food in an enclosed restaurant.
The location is great, only a 15 minute or so walk to the start of the Malecon.
If you are looking for non A/I (Which I suggest unless you are holed up in Nuevo) try the Tropicana Hotel, Suites Emperador or the Los Acros hotel(s).
I have eaten there, and buffet food is buffet food to me. One day is more than enough for me.
The hotel itself is next to SunGetaway which in high season can be pretty loud at night.
Over-all, I LOVED it when it was not A/I and you have a huge apartment type lodging, (they should have a few left, but they are not part of the A/I program, which I do not recommend since you are so close to so many excellent and inexpensive restaurants)
It is more or less on the beach, there is a path about 100 yards to walk to the beach from the pool area.
So, fine points, the two bedroom units are great, the A/I plan is for someone who loves buffet food in an enclosed restaurant.
The location is great, only a 15 minute or so walk to the start of the Malecon.
If you are looking for non A/I (Which I suggest unless you are holed up in Nuevo) try the Tropicana Hotel, Suites Emperador or the Los Acros hotel(s).