My friend, her mom and I went for a week and all had an amazing time. The rooms were simple, but we had plenty of room and the shower pressure was great. At a place like this, you don't spend much time in the room anyway. The view was amazing!! We felt like we were the youngest people there but we didn't mind. Everyone was soo nice and welcoming, the guests and employees. I don't know what people are talking about saying the food was gross because we loved it. Pricey, but good. And they always made the plates look so beautiful, we never wanted to eat it! The shrimp tacos and chicken chimichurry was amazing. We never tried the buffet, so I don't know if it was good. I never have liked buffets. People who say they got food poisoning probably drank the water there, stick to bottled water. Every time we left, there was always a cab right outside. The people at the front desk always had great restaurant recommendations. I recommend casa naranjo!! The beach was the only downside...it was beautiful but small. We spent most of the time at the pool/bar. All in all, we loved it and never wanted to leave.

My wife and I stayed there for New Years... Yes wedding people we watched your wedding from our balcony! The rooms are NOT like the pictures as ours was outdated and needed many repairs. The stove (2 burner hot plate) took 50 minutes to boil water for pasta. Other than that we were ok with the place. I always wonder how places can still show pictures of what the building was like NEW when it is no longer new... They do it. I know the people we talked too all loved it and will come back... Some have for 16 years... Maybe that is where the pictures came from.

My wife and I hired this hotel's services for our wedding and that was the best choice ever made as all went even better than planned. If you want to feel like home this is the right place. Once you get in, there will be no need to get out ('til chech out comes) as all you might need can be found within the hotel.
We had the best time during our stay (a whole week!). Defenetly this is a must.

Costa Sur was a location we reserved simply due to its availability with timeshare trade. The accomodations are very simple. The room was clean and bathrooms decent. The kitchen is functional if dated. We had a large tv in our room, but with spanish channels there wasn't much appeal. The main complaint of our room was lighting - all energy efficient bulbs in a very cold blue color did not add appeal, and many of the fixtures needed new shades, i.e. were bare bulbs. Felt a bit cold. The front desk was helpful and friendly. The prices are very high at the resort for food, so if you are able, stock up at a grocery store in town before getting to the resort. Not much of a beach. The pool area is simple but relaxing. The main pool is not heated. Not a great resort for families, but okay for the budget traveler. The location is right on the ocean and a bus will take you right to Puerto Vallarta for 7 pesos.