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K 2.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta 44800, Mexico
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Ranked #13 of 118 hotels in Puerto Vallarta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013
Angela G Rock Springs, Wyoming
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“Good points and bad, welcome to Mexico”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

This place is a gem! The rooms are great with all rooms ocean facing. There is daily maid service although the floors were not mopped during the week we stayed so by the end of the week the bottoms of our feet were black just from walking barefoot in the room, wifi for a fee and an in room safe.

Be aware that due to new laws in Mexico to fight money laundering you are no longer able to exchange dollars at the hotel you will have to do that at the bank and you will need your passport.

We had two massages while there and chose to go to the massage room, mistake. The room is very small and you can hear people booking tours or just chatting in the lobby area. They do offer in room service and I would suggest it.

The beach is nice and kept clean and the vendors are for the most part respectful after you turn them down.

The biggest disappointment was the food in the restaurant. I was simply awful except for breakfast. We also were told there was room-service everyday but were told three days that we could not have it. The staff is a bit inattentive and you may have to wait some time for your bill and drink refills even after asking for it. Don't let the food stop you from staying at this wonderful, small place just plan ahead to either eat somewhere else or go to the store and cook yourself. There are some amazing restaurants in PV.

Room Tip: Try and get a room higher up to be able to view the animals playing in the ocean.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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TradingPlacesTPI, Manager at Lindo Mar Resort, responded to this review
February 4, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about both the good points and the bad at Lindo Mar. We are with the positives; obviously, not so much with the negatives. Housekeepers are supposed to mop the floors every day so we’ll try to determine why yours were not. As for the restaurant, we recognize that judgments are subjective and dependent on personal taste – also the occasional bad day – but we will definitely follow up on your comments. FYI: In Mexico, the wait staff will not bring you the check until you request it; it’s considered rude to deliver it without being asked. Please try us again soon.
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WA & HI
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26 reviews 26 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Staying here makes traveling simple!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

This place feels like family & home the minute you check in. Friendly staff and oceanfront. Love hearing the waves crashing on the rocks. An onsite beach restaurant with good food and buffets on the weekends and two (2) happy hours each day! Pool and hot tub and great beach in front with easy access. You could stay here the entire time and not haveto leave. WiFi is available for a fee and we received a few English TV channels with good reception. There is another restaurant next door and food was also great with another good view. Within a short walking distance is a small convenience store. Also a close & convenient bus stop if you want to head into town or other direction out to Mismaloya. We've stayed here twice and we'll be returning again. Love the way it's decorated and there is an elevator. We had daily maid service except Sunday.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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TradingPlacesTPI, Manager at Lindo Mar Resort, responded to this review
February 4, 2013
Thank you for your kind words. The staff and management take pride in what they do and are always glad to know that guests are happy.
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Berkeley, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very nice, with a few cautions”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Good location cliffside, 2.5 k south of PV town proper, lots of bus service if you don't have a car. Every room has a great view of the ocean and pool. Interiors are Mexican-style tile, furnishings, and decor, not modern chrome and glass like the places in Nuevo Vallarta, but they are comfy, everything works, and bedrooms have AC. Rooms are kept spotlessly clean. The pool is beautiful but a bit small, with lounging space sparse and close together. Nice jacuzzi. Large beach towels are provided for guests. Their little beach area is pleasant, sandy, with lounge chairs and shade palapas to sit under. You can rent snorkel gear and kayaks from the hotel. Beach vendors are not many or bothersome. Entry into the water is sandy but is lined with rocks that have sea urchins on them--do not swim or snorkel near them or let the waves toss you into them or step on them! The water itself is beautiful and clear. In the area are lots of tide pools and pelicans.

I can't say the restaurant was very good. Expensive (for Mexico, though average for PV) with a lot of commercial food-service offerings. A decent chef salad was marred by thin "bleu cheese" dressing made from powdered mix; a burger was decent but the french fries had sat under the heat lamp way too long to be suitable for serving--considering we were among the only customers at that time, fresh ones should have been made for us. Proximity is its most desirable feature. WARNING: There are two "happy hours" per day, with 2-for-1 drinks. We all were taken aback at the strength of the margaritas; they made us all uncomfortably high, and one of us actually lost her lunch after two. I have encountered this before in Mexican beach resorts and it is said to be the mark of a margarita NOT made strictly with tequila but with grain alcohol. I can't say for sure whether this is what is used here, but just be careful and aware: you will not be able drive after one of these, let alone two, and that is not normal.

Although I can't recommend the restaurant food or the margaritas, overall I recommend the rooms, the staff, the location, and the amenities.

Room Tip: All rooms have ocean and pool views.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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TradingPlacesTPI, Manager at Lindo Mar Resort, responded to this review
January 7, 2013
Thank you for your comments and we're sorry your experience at La Playita didn't meet your expectations. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to address your specific concerns. Please email us at lmr@tradingplaces.com with your name, dates of stay, and unit number so we can resolve any issues you had in a timely manner. Thank you!
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“beach vacation”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

We recently stayed at the is resort. We have been owners of a week since the mid 80's. The staff is excellent! helpful, friendly, the best. From the front desk to the beach and towel manager. But the rooms need a good cleaning, the floor tiles in bathroom of our unit, very dirty. bulbs burned out, bathtube faucet broken. And the beautiful of water and beach and the waves... gone!! Instead are ugly skinny palm trees that look like any moment they wil break and crash to the pool deck! There is no shade at the the pool or around the pool area. They need a couple umbrellas and the trees gone! other than that is is a cute place! the restaurant is fantastic! right on the water with great food and service!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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TradingPlacesTPI, Manager at Lindo Mar Resort, responded to this review
January 7, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to review our resort. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon.
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Ajijic
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent Mexican Boutique Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

This place is charming. We just spent a week at this great little resort located south of Puerto Vallarta. It feels Mexican and has excellent Mexican service. The restaurant is located right on their pocket beach and is quite good. Our only problem was that the margaritas were too strong.

Room Tip: All the rooms face the beach are fun to be in.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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TradingPlacesTPI, Manager at Lindo Mar Resort, responded to this review
December 21, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review our resort. We appreciate your positive comments about Lindo Mar and hope to see you again soon!
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Also Known As:
Lindo Mar Hotel Puerto Vallarta
Lindo Mar Hotel
Lindo Mar Puerto Vallarta
Address: K 2.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta 44800, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Jalisco > Puerto Vallarta
Amenities:
Fitness Center Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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#14 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
#29 Family Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
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Nestled right on Conchas Chinas Beach in the exclusive southern section of Puerto Vallarta, Lindo Mar is the perfect escape. Enjoy ocean views from your one-, two- or three-bedroom condominium suite, complete with a full kitchen, cable television, maid service and air conditioning to cool off after a relaxing day on the beach. ... more   less 
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