Decameron La Marina Guayabitos, Ramada All Inclusive Resort
Family-friendly resort in Rincon de Guayabitos. Charming, Business.
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Decameron La Marina Guayabitos is the kind of resort that rewards travelers who've already done the Cancun or Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive circuit and are looking for something fundamentally different. Rincón de Guayabitos is a genuine Mexican fishing village - small, unpretentious, and beautiful in the way that places which haven't been fully developed for tourism still can be. The bay itself is the star: naturally protected, calm enough for children and non-swimmers, and flanked by the kind of uncrowded sand where you can actually spread out. From December through March the humpback whales in the bay are so close that you can see them breaching from shore, which is a legitimately extraordinary experience that larger resort destinations can't match.
The honest assessment of the physical property is that it's worn. Guests who arrive expecting polished facilities will be disappointed - the rooms are functional and clean in terms of housekeeping but show their age in every material detail from the mattresses to the balcony railings to the plumbing. The food program covers the basics adequately without inspiring enthusiasm, and the WiFi situation is genuinely frustrating for anyone who needs connectivity. What consistently rescues the experience is the staff, who bring genuine warmth to interactions in a way that feels more personal than at larger properties, and the activities - kayaking on the calm bay, boat trips to Coral Island for snorkeling in a marine reserve, and the village itself as a day-trip destination.
This resort is a good fit for budget travelers, families with young children who need calm water, and experienced all-inclusive visitors specifically seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path Mexico experience. It's one of the lowest-cost true all-inclusive options on Mexico's Pacific coast. If polished facilities, reliable WiFi, and a varied food program are important to you, you'll be better served at Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit properties at a higher price point. But for travelers who want the village of Guayabitos, the whale watching, and the genuinely calm bay, Decameron La Marina delivers the experience at a price that's hard to argue with.
Pros
- +Located in Rincón de Guayabitos, a small fishing village 62 miles north of Puerto Vallarta - one of the most authentically Mexican all-inclusive settings you can find, far from the hotel zone feel
- +Guayabitos Bay is naturally calm and protected, creating lagoon-like swimming conditions that are excellent for families with young children and nervous swimmers
- +Whale watching from December through March is outstanding in the bay - you can sometimes see humpback whales from the beach without booking a boat tour
- +Staff quality is consistently praised as the resort's strongest asset, with multiple guests calling individual team members out by name for exceptional service
- +The all-inclusive package covers meals, drinks, daily activities, and nightly entertainment with genuinely no meaningful upgrade fees for the core experience
- +Daily activities program includes kayaking and paddleboarding on the calm bay, plus organized adult games and kids programming throughout the day
- +Coral Island is accessible by short boat trip and offers snorkeling in a marine protected area - an excursion that traveler reviews consistently describe as a highlight
- +The village of Guayabitos itself has inexpensive street food, local seafood restaurants, and a Sunday market that give the trip an authentic flavor unavailable at cookie-cutter resort zones
Cons
- −Physical property shows significant wear - guests report dingy linens, hard mattresses, rusty balcony railings, dated bathroom fixtures, and plumbing issues in older room blocks
- −Food quality is a recurring concern with guests describing it as basic and repetitive after a few days, particularly the buffet which lacks the variety of larger resorts
- −WiFi requires logging back in approximately every 10 minutes, making sustained use for video calls or streaming effectively impossible
- −Music is constant and loud throughout the property from early morning until late at night, with limited ability to escape it in any common area
- −A la carte restaurant access is difficult - guests describe these as hard to get into, with limited availability that leaves many guests eating buffet meals for the duration
- −The resort has 162 rooms total, and the pool and beach areas become genuinely crowded during Mexican holiday periods with limited towel availability
- −Rincón de Guayabitos is a small village with limited medical facilities and services - guests with health concerns should consider their proximity to Puerto Vallarta hospitals
- −Entertainment quality at nightly shows is modest - the performances are enthusiastic but production value is basic compared to larger resort chains
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“Wasn't happy to come here at first. Service was great, can't complain about that. Highly recommend La Bamba restaurant. The food was delicious. The only thing i didn't like was the lack of restaurants (a la cart for dinner). Servicio al huésped fue u...”