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Reviews of Hotel Lagunita Yelapa

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Hotel Lagunita Yelapa
Barcina 3, Cabo Corrientes, Yelapa, JAL

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 75 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went in the summer, super quiet and peaceful and safe. If you like something non commercial this is the place to go. Better if you like animals and speak a little Spanish. And most important bring cash money there are no ATM machines, Lagunita restaurant take credit cards. Very nice place😊
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jarrett

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic retreat!
We enjoyed our two quiet days literally steps from the beach at Yelalpa. Beautiful sunsets and mornings and warm nights. Water was very clear and inviting, especially in the morning. Very rustic accommodations that were fine if your okay with roughing it (we are) once in a while. Cabanas could use some updates, but if you want the slow pace of the "old Mexico" coast, this is your place. Sadly, the off the beach areas were less than ideal. Trash everywhere, strong (bad) smells and generally unkept. But, that's the old Mexico, like it or not. Beach had some trash, but not much different than other beaches near PV. We had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Eddy on Aug 7, 2019
Thanks a lot for your kind review. we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Lagunita Best Regards

6/10 Okay

Rita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable stay.
Accommodations were rustic. Fine. No excuse for mattress with springs worn out, pillows like bricks and threadbare towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise found!
What a magical place. RIGHT on the beach in palapas that open onto the sand and waves. Don't come expecting luxury, but if you are truly looking to get away and experience beach life this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Palapa in Yelapa
We loved the location of this quaint hotel. We had a beach front palapa. The beach was gorgeous! Listening to the surf from our palapa at night was amazing. The food at hotel restaurant on the beach was delicious , and the staff were friendly and accommodating. They served a delicious made to order breakfast and fresh seafood for dinner. This is a definite return for us. We spent two nights in Yelapa while on a two week trip to Puerto Vallarta. Took a water taxi from the main pier in Puerto Vallarta, and the hotel was easy to find. The only hotel directly on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a quaint little older resort, the rooms are very bare bones, the beds were very hard and it’s right on the water so the waves crashing on the rocks was extremely loud through the night. The restaurant was very good though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun little gem
You stay in huts which are very rustic... But you do have running water which does get hot.. So that was great!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
No hot water in the shower after the 2nd night. Don’t drink the blended drinks 😵
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Andrea B.

Room needs work. Mush deferred maintenance. Water leaking neAr electrical power
Spend some money on your property. Yelapa is beautiful but your hotel has been neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived on last boat in. When we checked in no one escorted us in the dark to our bungalow....path was difficult to navigate with luggage and no flash light. Wanted to eat dinner in their restaurant which closed early that evening. Spent first day on the beach. Wait staff was not attentive to refilling drinks etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica, SF

Liked: Staff & service
Rustic hotel on the beach.
I would definitely go again. Our room was on the beach, though others were set back a little with ocean views. The town is wonderful, the food was delicious, and the relaxed and welcoming feeling was great. It is a rustic place (there's only been electricity for 13 years). I didn't find an atm and few places accept credit cards. Hotel Lagunita does though. And the restaurant and beach side service were really nice. The jungle is right behind the hotel! Lots to see. The downside is it was loud at night between barking dogs and insect; earplugs helped! Birding, whale watching, and much more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

cesar, las vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good but need some improvement
Lack of sings and night lights.... but other than that the hotel is a must go place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

CJ

Liked: Staff & service
Rustic condition of hut, clean linens, beaut
Awesome beach location, rustic palapa, fabulous food, friendly service, extremely affordable, best location with pier to water taxi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty room .....
We were told to wait when we tried to check in because our room was being cleaned . We checked in hours later to a room that had dirt and debris in both beds and in the shower . A beer can ashtray / candleholder? We changed rooms and although bed was free of debris we saw the shoulder high ledge shelf was absolutely thick with grime . The fan didn't work switched it out for another one that didn't work Ugh . On the plus side most gorgeous views ever !!!! Right on the beach . Super nice restaurant staff and reasonable food great drinks . Pool was also lovely . Made the best of it . Was hardly in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gabrieal, Beverly Hills

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Yelapa is paradise.
By far one of the most amazing places ever. The beach is rigth outside your doorstep and sleeping to the sound of the crashing waves was magical. The room is not luxurious, its like glamping. Super cute and perfect for our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in contact with nature.
It is a good option if you want to connect with nature. The rooms are separated from one another as if they were a house. Each room has its own terrace to relax. There is light and hot water. The hotel has it´s own swimming pool and it´s a very good one. The beach it´s a few steps. It has it´s own restaurant, anyway you can go to the others. The town is in front of Hotel Lagunita, if your staying is for several day, you can go to the town to buy supplies. Ten minutes from the town there is a waterfall, the road it´s a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chas, Ft Worth Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Eddie and staff are the friendliest. We love this place. We are picky about our bedding so the typical Mexican sandpaper pillowcases wear on you after a few days. Bring your own linens if you're pampered like us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Luke Donahue on Aug 26, 2017
Thanks alot for your kindly review! Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful quiet enjoyable experience in a lovely thatched roof cabin on the beach…..aaahhhh paradise found!!!!

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachside living at it's best
If you desire beachside accommodations, we don't think there is another resort as good as the Lagunita resort, thouroghly enjoyed our stay!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Melissa, WA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting, uncomfortable hotel room.
We stayed in room number 8. Every one is different. The setting is quite charming. Pros: We could see the beach from our modest porch, it was only a few minutes walk to the restaurants, and Yelapa was full of kind and welcoming people. Langunita's pool was very fun. It had several large boulders to perch on in the water, felt clean, and had a great view of the bay. Cons: We stayed on a very hard uncomfortable bed, there was a power outage for a day and a half which ment no showers, no toilets (not under anyone's control really, it just was unfortunate) but my worst experience was the bugs. I could not stand in our hotel for more that ten minutes without being bit several times. My saving grace was the mosquito net around the bed. I highly recommend bug repellent or a citronella candles to fight off the no-see-ems. Overall a pleasant place, nice experience. Would recent again, only with precautions. :)
Room 8 porch
Room 8
Raised shower in room 8 bathroom
The pool :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Sunsets
This was a fun place to stay! Think of it as upscale camping, with electricity and a bathroom. All huts are open to the outside and have thatched roofs. Don't be surprised or upset if you see a few bugs, a lizard, or a cute little beach crab in your room. The restaurant has good food and the best views of the gorgeous sunsets on the beach.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for the POSH
great Gilligans Island place- very hippi and rustic. Pool was dangerous and filthy- Towels has holes. People very nice and clearly not up to running a hotel.

6/10 Okay

lilmama, bay area, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice beach and staff but over priced
We arrived at Lagunita expecting an off the beaten path, rustic place and that's what we got. Being right on the beautiful beach and hearing the waves all night was magical. The staff and owner were very nice and accomodating. Especially after we asked to be moved due to our very noisy neighbors. Playing loud music at 3 am and pleasuring eachother! Once we moved, it was a lot better. Still, I think we paid too much for what we got. $160 a night for a palapa in Yelapa? I recommend calling the hotel (using the term loosly here)directly to book. Palapas are a bit run down, with paint chipping every where and tarp and garbage bags holding the roof together. Would have been OK if we'd paid less! Don't forget to take your bug repellant! We got eaten up alive, even with mosquito netting and spray.
view from the beach
path to Palapa
view from the Palapa
reception

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gilligans Island
Gilligan's island! They got the rooms messed up- only 1 bed for 4 people- the day clerk tried to figure out how to get 2 beds in one of the rooms- he finally gave us a different room WITH 2 beds. Great waterfall hike- great beach. The pool was dangerous and filthy- but hey- it had water in it. Towels had holes . No shampoo. The boat ride was awesome. The clerk was a nice man clearly overwhelmed. No one was in charge. the room was 160 a night. US.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic cabin in an amazing place!
Low season, mid-week stay in Yelapa. My cabin was simple, clean, comfortable. The sound of the waves crashing onto the rocks only a few feet away was soothing. The hotel WiFi was not adequate but the adjacent restaurant had reliable WiFi. Yelapa!! Love it.

6/10 Okay

Jan, Portland OR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Our one night in Yelapa
I have been to Yelapa 4 times, but have stayed at friends Casa. wantedt o see what the Hotel was like.Loved the hotel. i did receive a injury from their coconut tree by poll and nobody cared! They should have a sign of danger or trim trees. No medical there so i was lucky where they hit.

8/10 Good

Rajendra, New York

Liked: Staff & service
Jurassic Park-The Beach
If isolated paradise is what you're looking for, then this is THE place. I don't want to rave too much, because if too many people find out about it, it's over. But for now, simple-heaven! Awesome food too...

8/10 Good

Valerie, Seattle

Liked: Staff & service
Nice spot for family vacation
Nice and quiet little fishermen village at 40min in boat from Puerto Vallarta. Easy to get there, no much to do only enjoying the beach and the sea. The kids had a great time there. The hotel staff is really nice and helpful, the room are simple but it's quite sufficient. I'll recommend Hotel Lagunita and the village of Yelapa, if you prefer to escape from the craziness of Puerto Vallarta.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For $60, even in the off season, this place was horribly expensive for the condition of the bungalows. I know every country is different, but these same rooms would be $5-10 a night in a place like Thailand. Staff was super friendly, and scenery was beautiful though.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to get away. Would recommend to anyone ok with a rustic beach getaway

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lagunita Hotell
The hotel is WAY!!! overpriced for what it offers! Although the staff, particularly the housekeeping is very nice and diligent, the amenities are lacking! for that price you would expect at least a coffee-maker or shampoo. But I suppose they expect you to eat & support their restaurant, where a simple breakfast will set you back at least $12.00 each day! Room security also has a lot to ask for: The door (made of loosely woven twigs) is fastened with just pretty much a large paper clip. Some of the fixtures were quite worn & need upgrading: the faucet knobs & fixtures were rusty. I felt uneasy at night, although they reassured me that they have not had any criminal activity; but the facility is open to anyone just walking about from the village (pueblo).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Couldn't have asked for anything more. Had a great experience. The entire staff were excellent. Just what we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Del, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palapas on the Beach
We always enjoy staying at Hotel Lagunita. If your looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further. The palapas are somewhat rustic but very comfortable. The restaurant has excellent food. And to just plop yourself on a beach lounger is the best. The hotel owner and staff are as accommodating as they can be. Hotel Lagunita in Yelapa is my favorite place to stay.
Waterfall

10/10 Excellent

Del, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palapas on the Beach
We always enjoy staying at Hotel Lagunita. If your looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further. The palapas are somewhat rustic but very comfortable. The restaurant has excellent food. And to just plop yourself on a beach lounger is the best. The hotel owner and staff are as accommodating as they can be. Hotel Lagunita in Yelapa is my favorite place to stay.
Waterfall

10/10 Excellent

Del, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palapas on the Beach
We always enjoy staying at Hotel Lagunita. If your looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further. The palapas are somewhat rustic but very comfortable. The restaurant has excellent food. And to just plop yourself on a beach lounger is the best. The hotel owner and staff are as accommodating as they can be. Hotel Lagunita in Yelapa is my favorite place to stay.
Waterfall

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great views, rustic charm, food was great.
I love the ocean views and rustic charm. Staff was good and very easy going. The food was great.

10/10 Excellent

Reyna, Walnut Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bungalows
This place is really pretty and very quiet. If you like the out door feel then this is the place for you. This place is surrounded with a lot natural beauty. A true diamond in the ruff.

8/10 Good

Mallory, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Paradise, though rustic
I stayed three nights, but had planned on staying seven. My roommate wanted to leave to go back to Puerto Vallarta where she could shop. I liked the rustic surroundings, beautiful scenery, ocean sounds and primitive setting. I liked our palapa and the roomy bathroom. It rained really hard one night and some rain soaked my roommate's bed, so that contributed to her wanting to leave early. I had been to Yelapa l5 years previously and thought it was a beautiful little paradise. The staff there was very nice and accommodating. The best meal of my trip was a dorado fish served at their little restaurant.

8/10 Good

Scott, Oceanside, Ca

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful Beach!
Rustic rooms with electric fan and nets over comfortable beds. Requires a 40 minute water taxi ride in small boat with other people. Might be hot and humid. Bring all your own stuff, no stores. Hotel restaurant has excellent food. Beach restaurants have excellent food, if they're open. Great beach for hanging out. Fishing, island trips, snorkeling, waterfall somewhere near, water activities, beach vendors mellow, friendly locals...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Right on the beach
Our stay was a unique experience. You truly will feel relaxed and will not want to leave. Make sure you buy your taxi ticket on the boat since it is a little cheaper.

10/10 Excellent

Linda S, Portland OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful
The greatest thing about Yelapa is that it is really hard to get to so if you are a comfort traveller then this is NOT for you. But it's so great because it keeps out the riffraff... the kind that eat too much and leave their styrofoam food containers on the beach with their cigarette butts. Yelapa is still a paradise, but probably not for long as they are growing fast and not keeping up with the sewage problem.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet perfect getaway
The reason for my 5 star rating is because I loved the "raw" state of the hotel - no windows, everything natural!! If you want plush - this is not for you. If you want shack on the beach - this is perfect!!! Loved it and will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
left my heart in Yulapa
I loved my stay in Yulapa and the hotel Lagunita I will definenatly go back again. loved it Loved It.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro & Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect place to relax
We stayed in one of the bungalows and it was perfect. Our front door was seriously 30 paces from the ocean. The mattress was a little hard for us, were not used to that,but others probably love it. Staff was very hospitable. We didn't relize when we booked it, that you have to take a water taxi to get to it, no road access, but that made it even better. The towns people were very friendly and gave us great recommendations on where to hike up the river to a great fresh water place to swim. The food at the hotels restaurant was not only beyond delicious but also very reasonably priced. The entire staff were also very kind and efficient. We didn't use the pool it looks like it has had better days. If you are wanting a 4 or 5 star hotel with all the comforts then this is not the place for you, if you want charm and quaint hospitable comforts its the place to visit. We will definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its an experiance
Loved every minute. The rating system dosn't quite compute, when talking about a grass shack on the beach. We didn't expect a marble floor or bronze entry doors.We had a great stay and intend to return. A wonderful place and a wonderful segment of our vacation. Quiet, peaceful and friendly.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Past its best before date
The management had overbooked the hotel and one of the 3 rooms we booked was not available upon arrival. One of the two rooms that were provided was half of a building, with only a half wall separating it from noisy neighbors in the other half. The room also had a noticeable septic scent. Management was also not able to provide beach towels as promised, and room service dishes were left uncollected in front of our room for most of the day. The food at the restaurant was so so at best (exception being excellent fresh fish dishes).

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't judge this hotel from their lovely website
The management didn't seem to really care too much

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yuk