The Fiesta Americana compares very favorably to La Palmilla, especially comparing expense. (We have stayed at both hotels). Each is located some distance from town, which was fine with us. The property, staff and main dining areas are outstanding. The hotel and pool areas are beautiful, the grounds are immaculate.
Lunch at the pool/beach area was fine, but not exceptional. The rooms are fine, not special, but more than suitable. The only negative is the "Vacation Club", which is promoted to annoyance.
That said, we would return in a minute!

We just got back, what a great hotel. Spotless and an army of happy people keeping it that way.

The weather was just a little too cold to enjoy the pool.

The rooms were well appointed and room service came in 2x a day, in the morning to make up the room and once in the aft. to put out you bathrobes and slippers, nice touch.

Played at one of Mexico's best golf courses right next door. Staff couldn't of been any nicer or helpful.

The food at the hotel is EXPENSIVE but excellent.

They're putting a lot of $ into the town itself and the Marina is a work in progress but has a ton of great restaurants. San Jose is worth a 15 min car ride to see. Had a great meal there also.

The only annoyance, is the guys trying to sell you jewelry or get you to take some promotional, recreational comps on the street. I guess they got to make a living, they weren't too bad, at least courteous.
Great place, looking on line to book next trip there.

we stayed at fiesta jan 9-14th. the accomodations were beautiful. Their main pool is an infinity pool overlooking the sea.There are plenty of comfortable seating areas, including hammocks and lounge chairs. They passed fruit around the pool in the morning and brownies in the afternoon. Nice touch. The business center has free computer usage with internet. They also have a complimentary beverage and snack station in there. Their breakfast buffet is outstanding. We ate dinner in town every night, so did not try the hotel dining rooms.We saw whales leaping out of the water on 3 occasions-awesome.Accorinding to the paper, Fiesta Americana is the best hotel for whale watching. Their shuttle is 10.00 round trip to go to town. For a nice relaxing place to stay i would highly recommend it.
DMK
Illinois

Once again, we had a wonderful stay at FA. This was our 4th visit. We recently became Vacation Club Members and have not grown tired of our home away from home! There are many updates that are still in the process of being completed, however, the construction did not bother us. I had the opprotunity to experience the new spa. The facilities are beautiful! The 90 minute massage was great. The food continues to be expensive, but good. Looking forward to going back in May.