Beachfront and centrally located, the Buenaventura Grand Hotel is a few minutes walk to the famous “Malecon” of Puerto Vallarta and all of the charm and mystique of the true Mexico. Feel the magic of this still quaint fishing village nestled between the mountains and golden sands of miles-long beaches, stone streets lined with a myriad of galleries, shops, & restaurants to enjoy the days. Countless clubs will keep you dancing the nights away until sunrise.

Local transportation: Taxi
Car rentals: Yes
Parking: On the street

Hotel rating: 3.5
Number of rooms: 236

Room category descriptions:

• DL - Deluxe (formerly RH Run of House) with flat screen TV, cable, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar with soft drinks, sodas and beer (refilled without extra charge everyday for All Inclusive), coffee maker and coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe deposit box and free wireless internet access. Occupancy: 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king bed
  
• OV - Ocean View Room
  Enjoy ocean views from inside the room, located on the upper floors of the hotel. Amenities include flat screen TV, cable, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar with soft drinks, sodas and beer (refilled without extra charge everyday for All Inclusive), coffee maker and coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe deposit box and free wireless internet access.
  Occupancy: 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king bed
  
• OVB - Ocean View with Balcony
  Enjoy the comfort of a private balcony with ocean views, located on the upper floors of the hotel. Rooms include flat screen TV, cable, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar with soft drinks, sodas and beer (refilled without extra charge everyday for All Inclusive), coffee maker and coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe deposit box and free wireless internet access.
  Occupancy: 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king bed
  

• HS - Honeymoon Suite
  Ocean front with in room jetted tub and balcony decorated with a romantic touch, king size bed, Stereo CD player in room, minibar with soft drinks, sodas and beer (refilled without extra charge everyday for All Inclusive), coffee maker and coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe deposit box and free wireless internet access. Occupancy: Min/Max 2 adults
  

Room details:

• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Balcony / Patio: HS-Yes, balcony; DL-most with balcony & partial ocean front, subject to availability
• Internet access: Hotel offers high-speed and wireless Internet, access in the Business center, cost is approximately $5 for 30 minutes (prices subject to change). Wireless Internet is free of charge and is available in all room categories, lobby area, lobby bar, restaurants and pool area.
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, available in room & at front desk
• Telephone: Yes, digital telephone in all rooms
• Television / Radio: TV w/ cable & over 60 channels/Radio with CD player

Hotel details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, available upon request
• Child Ages: EP Plan - Children 11 years of age and under stay free except December 31 - children 4-12 pay child rate
  AI Plan - Children 12 years of age and under pay child rate up to April 14, 2007. Starting April 15 and beyond, children 12 years of age and under stay free
• Concierge: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Other Guest Services: Doctor on call, laundry & dry cleaning, foreign currency exchange available 24 hrs/day, safety deposits available at front desk free of charge

Handicapped rooms: 2 rooms in total
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes, as we just have 2 available
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: Yes/Yes
Shower lift:
Alert Plus - Audio/visual alert system: Yes
Smoke detectors with flashing light: Yes
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: we don't have lamps, when the phone is
ringing a red light turns on
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed Captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Frutas y Flores Restaurant - A delightful, air-conditioned environment with color and delicious culinary aromas that will embrace you as you enjoy this wonderful & homey restaurant. Savor a fine breakfast or lunch buffet, as well as a variety of theme dinners, three of them with live music.
• Beach Club Restaurant - With a tasty a la carte menu as your host and the beautiful soothing ocean as a companion, you will enjoy friendly and caring service in this Palapa roof restaurant. You can also enjoy a snack bar right next to the swimming pool. Satisfy a summers picnic craving by trying a grilled hamburger or hotdog, Mexican taquitos or grilled chicken.
• Miamar Restaurant - Are you celebrating a special occasion? Or would you like to experience an intimate, private dining experience? Located on the posterior part of Frutas y Flores Restaurant, with a wonderful view of Vallarta and the ocean, enjoy a delicious menu prepared just for you by the hotel chef. Pre-reservation is required with the concierge.
• Rodisso "Steakhouse Restaurant" - Featuring Brazilian cuisine, diners enjoy the best fine cuts in town with an incredible ambience. Advance reservations required with Concierge.
• Sunset Restaurant - Puerto Vallarta’s sunset is the most loya witness of the delicacies prepared at this specialty restaurant featuring Nouvelle Cuisine. This is a unique & satisfying dining experience for even the most knowledgeable diners. Pre-reservation is required with the concierge.
• Sushi & Gon (seasonal restaurant) - This sushi bar is located on the beach with a relaxing atmosphere. Reservations required.
• Room service: Yes, 24 hours

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Lobby Bar -– Relax after a sunbathing session in the cool andwelcoming breeze of the lobby bar, with its refreshing shade and tropical drinks.
• La Cabaña - Visit outdoor La Cabaña, enjoy its majestic palapa roof & taste the exotic cocktails.
• Sunset Beach Bar - Be pampered by the friendly and caring service that reigns over this incredible place.

Entertainment: Yes - theme nights for dinner such as Mexican Night and BBQ Night

Pool: Yes, 2 pools, plus 1 wading pool
Whirlpool/sauna: Yes/ no
Watersports: Offers motorized & nonmotorized watersports, as well as
introductory scuba lessons.
Health club: No, Available at sister property Villa Premier (extra fees will apply)

Spa:

• Shakti Spa (Treatments in both Buenaventura & Villa Premiere Hotel) – A full-service spa. Offers massage & skin-care treatments. Separate men’s & women’s steam rooms, sauna, locker/dressing rooms, & private treatment rooms provide guests with their own personal space to relax & unwind. The beauty salon offers complete hair, hand & feet, make up and waxing services.

Tennis: Available nearby at Club Plaza Iguana
Golf: No, Flamingo Golf Course is a 40-minute drive, green fees approximately $70.00 U.S. dollars

Children's program: Yes
Shops: Boutique and within walking distance from shops, grocery store, and bank
Other: Beach & pool towel service.

• Buffet & a la carte breakfast
• A la carte lunch & dinner (surcharge of $6 for jumbo shrimp and fine cuts, $12 for lobster)
• Guests can eat at the specialty restaurant Los Murales located at the Villa Premier Hotel. Set menu and adults only
• 3 theme parties weekly at the Buenaventura
• Unlimited domestic drinks & international brands
• 50% off room service, 24 hour room service
• Snacks available by pool and beach club
• Scuba lesson in pool at Buenaventura Hotel
• Daytime activities at Buenaventura Hotel
• Non-motorized water sports
• Children 12 years of age and under pay a child rate for the all-inclusive option.

• 5-night minimum stay required: Dec 25-31
• Springbreak students allowed: Yes

• Year built: 1982
• Renovated: 2005/2006 - All remaining Towers
• December 2007 - Complete renovation of hotel including:

  Renovated pool area with updated floor and paths featuring pebble stones and luxury lounge chairs and umbrellas.

  The main restaurant, Frutas & Flores, has received a larger terrace, new furniture, decor and air-conditioning, along with several options for breakfast, lunch and dinner with buffet service.

  A new restaurant, The Steak House, will feature a la carte dining and offer guests only the finest cuts of steak.

  Major renovation of the main Lobby and Lobby Bar area.

  All rooms have been remodeled with upgraded floors, bathrooms, furniture, amenities, accessories, linen, decor and air conditioning. Each room features flat-screen televisions.

• Centrally located beachfront resort offering an active atmosphere at an affordable price
• Stay at 1 Play at 3 - All Buenaventura guests have access to sister properties the Hacienda Hotel & Spa and Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa for dining, gym and Spa facilities (based on availability, prior reservations required, some extra charges may apply)

• Clients wishing a property very near downtown, within walking distance to restaurants, clubs & shopping.

• Beach is somewhat rocky
• Limited handicap-accessible rooms