Decameron Los Cocos Guayabitos, Ramada All Inclusive Resort
Family-friendly resort in Rincon de Guayabitos. Family, Charming.
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Decameron Los Cocos sits in Rincón de Guayabitos, a small fishing village on the Riviera Nayarit coast that doesn't make most all-inclusive shortlists - and that's genuinely part of its appeal. Where Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives can feel like a well-worn tourist production line, Guayabitos still has the feel of a real Mexican beach town. The resort beach faces a calm, protected bay with warm, swimmable Pacific water - meaningfully better for casual swimmers than many exposed Pacific beaches where swell and rip currents are real factors. Families with young kids consistently call out the swimming conditions as the property's best feature.
The resort earns high marks for its grounds and activity infrastructure relative to its price point: four pools, an adults-only zone, courts for three different sports, and included water sports offer more variety than you'd typically expect at this level. The Decameron brand brings its trademark colorful, upbeat energy that works well for social, family-oriented vacations. The weak point is the food, which lands firmly in the 'adequate for the price' category rather than anything worth seeking out. Multiple guests on longer stays report the buffet feeling repetitive by day three or four.
This resort makes the most sense as a budget-friendly alternative to Puerto Vallarta for families who want authentic Mexico alongside their pool time. The 55-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport is manageable, and Guayabitos itself has local seafood restaurants and a small beach promenade worth exploring on foot. It's a resort where you're there for the beach, the pool, and the sunshine rather than the dining or nightlife. If you calibrate expectations to the price point and avoid peak Mexican holiday weekends to dodge maximum crowds, it delivers real value.
Pros
- +Direct beachfront on Rincón de Guayabitos bay, where the warm, calm water is excellent for swimming - far better than rough Pacific surf beaches
- +Beautiful small-town setting in a traditional Mexican fishing village rather than a manufactured resort corridor
- +Four pools spread across colorful, well-maintained grounds with good coverage so no single pool gets overwhelmed
- +Non-motorized water sports included - kayaking, catamaran sailing, and sailboats available on the beach at no extra charge
- +240 rooms at an approachable scale that feels manageable rather than anonymous-huge like some all-inclusive complexes
- +Adults-only pool area separate from the family pools - a thoughtful detail that gives different guest types their own space
- +Tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball courts with active programming - more sports infrastructure than most budget all-inclusives
- +Strong value relative to Puerto Vallarta: 55 minutes away by car but noticeably cheaper, with a more local and authentic beach town feel
Cons
- −Food quality is the biggest consistent complaint - the buffet and à la carte options are mediocre and get repetitive quickly for longer stays
- −Some rooms have reported sewer odor issues - a plumbing problem that affects comfort significantly when it occurs
- −The property attracts predominantly local Mexican families, which is charming for cultural immersion but means the environment is loud and family-oriented throughout
- −Decor and furnishings are dated in many rooms, with budget materials that don't match the asking price at peak season
- −Nighttime road noise from the coastal highway can affect rooms facing that direction
- −Limited fine dining or specialty restaurant options compared to larger all-inclusive complexes
- −WiFi reliability is inconsistent throughout the property
- −Rincón de Guayabitos has minimal nightlife or entertainment infrastructure outside the resort itself
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“My family and I went and had an amazing stay. The restaurant had amazing fried fish and the servers were always quick to grab you anything you needed. The side activities they had were really fun and made our stay as a family even better.”
“This was a flawless vacation, well priced in a great location. Two weeks with the three things most important to us. Cleanliness, Great Food and Wonderful, Capable Staff. Beautiful sandy beach, very safe. The facility itself is well designed with a m...”
“Hey travellers and sun seekers. Want a fantastic local Mexican experience with amazing beach and friendly locals, clean, quiet and picturesque, then you have to try this place. Decameron has 3. Beachfront hotels that all offer a different experience....”