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Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

2 stars
Manuel M Dieguez # 171, Puerto Vallarta, 48380
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
84 reviews
We love this place

This is the third year we have stayed here. Casa Dona is not a 5 star hotel, it is small, clean and... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Mar 3, 2012
nice older hotel

great roof top pool with nice view. wonderful service. wi-fi worked great at all playa los arcos... See full review

  • traveler from montana
  • Apr 18, 2013
Puerto Vallarta entices with rooftop pool and Mexican colonial rooms
Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only stirs romantic thoughts with its seaside setting and charming Mexican colonial architecture and decor. Folk art fills the rooms and live musicians create a festive dining atmosphere at Mi Pueblito, which boasts a gorgeous seaside terrace. Guests wade in the rooftop pool, indulge in the panoramic city views from the terrace solarium or book a spa treatment. The sister property Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa also invites guests to participate in planned activities from water sports to dance lessons.
Highlights
  • Boutique beachside property with Mexican Colonial appeal
  • Access to activities at sister property Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa
  • Rooftop pool and sundeck
  • Two restaurants, including one with a seaside terrace
  • Terrace solarium with panoramic city views
Rooms
Hand-carved headboards and authentic Mexican art lend an old-world feel to rooms and suites at Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only. Artful touches include stenciled designs on two-toned gold and white walls, scroll lamps and cherub-themed art. Purple- and pink-striped curtains open to reveal sliding glass doors that lead out to furnished balconies. Standard amenities include cable TV, mini-bars, refrigerators, air conditioning and bathrooms with showers.
Features
Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only's rooftop pool offers bird's-eye views of the bay and ample room for sunbathing. Guests in need of pampering turn to the on-site spa, a holistic haven for facials, massages, body treatments, and hand and nail treatments.

Travelers also take advantage of sister property Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa's activities, which range from dance lessons to scuba diving.
Dining
Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only's restaurants and bar conjure the feeling of a Mexican village. At Tlaloc, guests enjoy live music under a palapa (an open-sided, thatched-roof hut) and Mi Pueblito treats diners to views of Banderas Bay while indulging in Mexican and international fare. Kaiser Maximilian serves European cuisine.
Transportation
  • Puerto Vallarta Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (5.6 mi/9 km)
Attractions
  • Bay of Banderas (0.2mi/0.3 km)
  • Malecon (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
  • Marina Vallarta (4.4 mi/7.2 km)
  • Downtown Vallarta (5.6 mi/9 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only Rooms

Standard Room
Rooms have a king size bed, bathroom with shower, hair dryer, color TV, mini refrigerator and in-room safe.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
General
Concierge
Activities
Pool
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Reviewer score 3.7 out of 5

Hotel Map

20.6015 -105.2373
Area served
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Nearby airports
PVR - Puerta Vallarta International,6 miles.
Area description
Perfectly located in a romantic section of Puerto Vallarta, a five-minute walk to downtown for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Dining

Mi Pueblito
A covered and open terrace by the beach with a beautiful ocean view featuring traditional Mexican and International foods in a friendly, romantic atmosphere. In the evening it is a great place to watch the Puerto Vallarta sunsets.
Tialoc Palapa Bar
Live music nightly for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Maximillan Cafe
The best in gourmet dining with European cuisine for an evening you'll never forget.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (84)

Ratings and reviews for Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Overall score

3.8 / 5
84 out of 84
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Bradley97
Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 28, 2012

All about the location!

Hotel Casa Dona Susana is not your top of the line hotel. The regular king rooms are rather small. However we received a free upgrade to a "suite" with Kitchenette + Balcony. The room was much bigger and came with a good sized mini fridge. The suite is still one bedroom with a bathroom, so it's similar to a bachelor apartment. After 2 days we received notice that the city was turning off the water at Casa Dona, so we had to move to another room at one of the 2 sister hotels. Victor (the manager) at the front desk was very helpful in finding a room that met our needs. We ended up staying the rest of the time at Los Arcos Suites (right across the street). This suite had a separate living room and kitchen, and they all have a nice balcony. I would highly recommend upgrading to the suite at los arcos if you can as it is only about 80 pesos more per night (in the low season) The pools at Los Arcos were are average and were often fairly dirty. However the rooftop pool at Casa Dona Susana was clean and beautiful. It was a great place to go to relax. If you are considering the "all inclusive" package, I would not recommend it. Their food was average at best, and the "national drinks" at the bar that were included were terrible. We ended up eating out 50% of the time, and hardly ever drank any liquor at the hotel. The beer was the only good drink they offer. This hotel was all about the location. We did not need a taxi for anything. The Malecon is right there, and so is most of the nightlife. Also very close to the gay/lesbian beach (blue chairs) and nightlife if you are looking for that. Service was always excellent, and we never had any issues with any request from staff at the front desk or at the restaurant. Late check out was also available with a courtesy room. We had a late flight at 6PM so it was nice to spend the afternoon at the hotel with the option of still taking a shower before leaving. We will definitely be back to Los Arcos/Casa Dona Susana!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

You can walk pretty much anywhere for amazing night life

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

3
CandiSeattle
Seattle, WA, USA
Apr 25, 2012

Great location

Very comfortable beds, excellent location, wonderful staff. Loved the quiet pool on the roof, no kids splashing around, EVER! I'll definately stay at Casa Dona Susana again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
rkcb
Coos Bay , OR
Apr 10, 2012

Good value

Room was clean, pool was nice. Bathroom was small, but okay. I went with the all-inclusive, very good value even though I like to eat and drink at the local restaurants in PV, food was good, not great, but the restaurant and bar staff were excellent. Location was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
gobluerunner
San Carlos, CA, USA
Apr 8, 2012

We're regulars...

We've stayed at each of the three Playa Los Arcos properties multiple times, and location and use of the beach is the best in the area! Dona Susana is our pick now, due to the no kids policy (much quieter, especially during spring break season...) although this time I have a sneaking suspicion the others were sold out and they put a few kids over there. (not cool, bro, not cool.) We will be be back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
Iowa travel person
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mar 24, 2012

Very quaint hotel

Awesome rooftop pool, will definitely stay at this hotel again if we go back to Puerto Vallarta. Very close walking distance to everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Malecon (boardwalk) is a close walk away where there is so much to see.

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
michigan
Mar 3, 2012

We love this place

This is the third year we have stayed here. Casa Dona is not a 5 star hotel, it is small, clean and in the heart of the best part of PV. The pool on the top floor is our favorite place to be and the hotel staff are very friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Victors Bar and Grill Pino Suarez. #232 good food great people

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
Joannes
Grand Haven, MI, USA
Feb 3, 2012

much needed vacation

nice stay. Comfortable beds. Close to alot of action. Coffee service would have been appreciated. A very easy hotel to stay at and enjoy the Romantic Zone. Would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Olas Alta is less than a block away which makes this hotel very nice as it was quiet and a bit out of the hustle and bustle of the main street. Everything you want is just a around the corner.

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
blissed out
San Francisco, CA, USA
Jan 30, 2012

Serene

i loved every bit of my stay. the location is perfect! the room was basic but had everything i needed - a mini refrigerator and stove, tv, comfortable king bed, a safe and was cleaned everyday. the place is so quiet, i had the gorgeous rooftop pool all to myself most times. you get access to two other los arcos hotel pools, (one that is right on the beach) and with a tip of your choosing the staff will set up lounge chairs on the beach and an umbrella wherever you like. can't wait to return.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

el brujo! best mexican restaurant. a medium walk or short cab ride. inexpensive and incredible!

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
Steph A
Williamsburg, IA 52361, USA
Jan 29, 2012

Casa Dona Susana

This is the second time we stayed at Casa Dona Susana. It is in a great location. It is a sister hotel to Los Arcos on the Beach, where we enjoyed breakfast and other meals every day with our all inclusive package. The rooftop pool is great with an awesome view and no kids allowed. Just a great place! We will be back again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

You can walk to about anything from this motel. There are great restaurants and bars every where. The only time we took a cab was to and from the airport and once to the marina for a boat cruise.

Review of Casa Dona Susana - Adults Only

Reviewer score

4
Beachbuddy
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Jan 24, 2012

Treated like a King and Queen

From the moment we walked into Susanas until we left, we were treated like royality. The rooms aren't ultra modern, but they are spacious and very clean and very Mexican ! Pedro and Emilio were wonderful in getting the beach chairs and umbrellas set up every day at 9 am prompt. They had our fresh beach towels ready, and they always had a smile. But the most important thing is location, location, location, this hotel and its sister properties are in the center of all the best restaurants, shopping etc. Very safe and well lit and the rooftop pool at Susanas is so beautiful what a view ! Cannot wait to go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pancho Takos, Cafe Ole and Joe Jacks all around the block from Hotel. Freddy Tukans breakfasts are the best.

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