I LOVED this place. The accommodation was sensational, the staff helpful, warm and friendly. The views were a highlight. Everything at your finger tips. I will be going back. So close to San Jose and Cabo. The food was excellent at the resort, not so great at the adjoining resorts. Food was value for money.

We just returned from over two weeks at Villa La Estancia...our second visit in 18 months. My last review, in April of 2011, was raving and highly commented upon. Everything is well cared for at VLE, and the grounds are magnificently manicured. Conveniences are right there on property, and the food in both La Parilla and La Casona are above par. Security is taken very seriously here and we never once felt uncomfortable on site.

One concern was the absence of useable WiFi anywhere on the property other than in the lobby. WiFi does exist on the grounds, and a strong signal will be readily secured by your device just about anywhere on the property, but no data ever transfers, either in or out. Something is seriously wrong with the system, and this was a daily subject of discussion and frustration amongst the dozens of fellow guests we spoke with. In this information age, WiFi is sort of like oxygen to, most likely, nearly all of the guests stating at a high-end resort such as VLE. Frankly, the lack of it is both baffling and highly frustrating.

Nonetheless, WiFi was mostly always available in the lobby, and this was a significant place of guest congregation throughout the day and into the evening as this was the only place to access it. We appreciated that it was indeed available there, and we were able to stay connected.

Another thing to be aware of is that this resort, although not technically a timeshare property, is a deeded ownership resort with full, 1/4 and 1/8th shares. You need to know that some of the owners are very, very poor ambassadors for the resort in general, and have a strong sense of entitlement that can be extremely offensive to those who rent at VLE. I was verbally assaulted be one owner by the name of Donna when she perceived that I was taking a poolside lawn chair that was secretly "hers". She shouted at me from across the pool area as if I were a dog, and she was very rude and condescending, letting me know that her husband, Brooks, needed his sun. I did not respond in kind, as that is not my style. Frankly, I feel sorry for her fellow owners, as one crucial item that must exist for the vast majority of them to make their investments viable is the rental market and Donna is a vile and hateful example of an owner who takes every opportunity to give owners a bad reputation.

Anyway, I soon put that offense behind me and took the high road and we thoroughly and completely enjoyed our remaining days at VLE. We appreciate all that the staff at VLE does to ensure that our vacation experience is a positive one, and we understand that owner attitudes are not likely within management's control.

We cannot say enough great things about the staff at VLE, regardless of where they work within the resort. Absolutely delightful, personable and friendly! Muchas Gracias to Daniel, Ramon, Alberto, Oscar, Alonso y Carlos and all of the wonderfully pleasant ladies in the fitness center for making our stay a delight! You guys are the best of the best, and I would hire any one of you in an instant!

Thanks again, and we will be back!

Yes, Mexico is hard to travel to. It takes a little more work than traveling domestically but I promise you this resort is worth the extra effort. We have stayed here twice and both times were perfect. I have always booked our rooms through private owners, but you can book directly with the resort as well.

The rooms are HUGE. Both units we rented were 2 bed 3 bath 2200 sq ft suites. I think this is the norm. We had another couple with us and the room layout makes it perfect. The view is sensational, it's right on Medano beach. We had breakfast on the balcony everyday with the beautiful ocean in the background. Everything was top notch and worked great. The staff is very friendly, attentive and protective of their guests. The resort itself is wonderful. We laid out by the pool daily and took advantage of the swim up bar. The grounds are beautifully manicured and well taken care of.

They do have an all inclusive option, however, we preferred to go into town for dinner. There are some amazing restaurants a short taxi ride away. If you prefer to walk, it takes about 15 minutes. We did both depending on our mood. The restaurant at the pool is a good option for lunch, however, we don't so much care for the fine dining restaurant La Casona. There are better options in town for way less. We did go to Wal-Mart to buy some groceries and drinks. It's an $8 cab ride from the hotel. Well worth the trip!!

You absolutely cannot go wrong staying here!! We are already planning our third trip back in December!

This hotel is top notch and upscale from every perspective. My family booked a two bedroom suite which was amazingly large, seriously great space. The living area with full kitchen, living room and dining room. The master and other bedroom were great size. It had three bathrooms, including a really large master bath and closet area. All connected by large deck. The appointments and furnishings were really nice. Not a single complaint about space or unit. The service at front desk and concierge were excellent. The place is kept up and clean and has nice gardens. The pool and beach are really good. Great location, on nice beach, close enough to town but not in middle of hub bub. We would return and definitely highly recommend this resort.