Torre Catalina. Ultra-Modern Versalles Getaway

The best apartment we could get for this price, considering the size of the property, modern design, location and the amenities such as a garage and the roof terrace with the swimming pool and BBQ area. Exactly as described and in the pictures. Aircon in every room with blackout blinds on the windows, the biggest shower I've had in Vallarta, excellent kitchen with all you need (oven, microwave, coffee machine, a fridge with ice making machine, salt, oil, etc). Hosts provide plenty of towels, including those for the roof terrace. There was enough shampoo/conditioner and shower gel for a few guests. The host was quick to respond and even allowed to check in 2 hours earlier. We even got a free cleaning as we stayed more than one week. The location is excellent: there is a cafe in the building with tasty meals and drinks (8 am to 3 pm Tue-Sun), Plaza Caracol shopping centre is a 10-minute walk, a few bakeries and places to eat tacos: I recommend Machuk2 Tacos y Más on C. Viena 133 or Tacos de Birria “Betty” on the corner with C. Roma. The nearest beach is just a 10-minute walk. The property is located a similar distance from Marina Vallarta and Gallerias to the north or to Malecon and Zona Romantica to the south.

Nothing to be honest, except that the sunset is obstructed by a huge building on the beach (well, nothing that the hosts could change), so instead of watching it from the rooftop, go to the beach, it's a mesmerising show of colours. Just a couple of things to note (not necessarily bad): the swimming pool is not heated, which still can be useful when you need to cool down after sunbathing; the deckchairs on the roof get occupied quite quickly, so get there early.