just got back from a week at the grand mayan. very very nice place.
nuevo vallarta is very pretty with all the coconut trees. the mayan is one of the best hotels we have stayed at in p.v. smooth check in, we checked in about 3pm, before the rush and our room was ready. although the maids kept coming in to check to make sure everything was ok, so make sure you double bolt your door! the breakfast buffet was excellent, as was the service. we did not care for the heated pools, we want to have a refreshing swim, not a bath! if anyone has any questions, please feel free. the taxi into town was 160 pesos. and took about 30 minutes.