Dulce Vida

We stayed at Dulce Vida in March 2004. It is interesting to read all of the wonderful reviews on Trip Advisor. While I would give it a good review, I don't think I would return there. The rooms are very spacious and nicely furnished, and the location is great as you can walk everywhere. There are lots of good restaurants close by and it is in a family neighborhood. One problem for us was that the staff was not on site early in the morning when we had questions as we were heading out for the day, or in the evenings and problems came up.... more

We chose Dulce Vide because of the positive reviews on Trip Advisor. Well, it definitely deserves the accolades! This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in. We stayed in Casa 5 and it is huge. This is an Italian Villa that comes complete with antique furniture, one bedroom a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. There were 4 beds total. Two queen beds in the bedroom and and two single beds in the living room. There were three patios outside my room made of natural river rocks and one which was made of mosaic... more

Positive experience, stayed 1 week in Casa 5. Great balcony view, great staff and owners, and fellow guests, very large and roomy, and quiet and friendly atmosphere. Would give it an excellent rating but for some minor negatives, and these are only personal preferences, no TV or air conditioning, air not really needed but would like the choice, and a little difficult to walk the hill. If you are renting a car the parking on the street is nasty, very narrow and steep hill, but the town, malecon, internet cafe restaurants, and Old Vallarta... more

We have been to Casa Dulce Vida four times in the past 16 years and have seen many positive changes take place. Chawnalee and Brenda are so helpful. They have arranged tours for us and provided information on shopping, restaurants, etc. Staying at Casa Dulce Vida portrays the real Puerto Vallarta. It's like a 'home away from home' and we can't wait to go back!!!

I went to Puerto Vallarta in mid-June so I expect some of my remarks are affected by the time of year. Dulce Vida was clean and had an excellent location. We were located in Centro. If you want to be close to town, you will need to stay in Centro or the old Vallarta. Old Vallarta is considered the Romatic section. The Sherton is located close enough to Centro that one can walk. I think Nuervo Vallarta is too far out of town if you want to be close to shopping, restaurants, etc. Dulce Vida had a bit of problems with small tiny ants in... more

Our group celebrated our 10th year visiting Casa Dulce Vida. As always, it was a wonderful experience! Beautiful villa, excellent staff!