The view was beautiful, we looked out and saw the bay and the mountains. The noise was typical Mexico, dogs barking and motorcycles. We were not bothered by sounds from the hotel, i.e. neighbours were quiet, no loud music, etc. Rosa was wonderful, always cleaning and cooking. Our room was spotless. I praise Rosa on her wonderful demeanour, always taking our breakfast order with a smile. The owner Elsa was wonderful to deal with very responsive.

The breakfast was good. I honestly thought it would be more elaborate, i.e yogurt would have been nice, some fresh baked goods, home fries with the omelet, etc. I am having issues with my foot, and the climb up the hill was too much, it was quite steep. That required us to take cabs, which would not have been our preference.

This is a wonderful Mexican Villa experience with an amazing view. Manual and Rosa were excellent on-site hosts. The Manager Eliza was also very available to us. The pool was clean and warm.

When you arrive phone Elza as the staff maybe working in an area where they can’t hear the bell. The rooms are accessible by stairs so you need to be mobile. We had hot water issues the first few days but staff fixed the issue. Breakfast is simple but good. Coffee, fruit, toast and eggs.

Rosa and Manuel were the perfect hosts even though our command of the Spanish language was limited. The location was wonderful, giving us a commanding view of the marina and the bay. We saw the beautiful sunrises every morning. Easy walk into town. The scent of the sheets was heavenly and added to our peaceful sleeps. Beautiful property, which is lovingly maintained. We loved talking to Loulou, the resident parakeet. She was delightful! We loved the Palapa Suite. Beautiful views and very romantic!

The breakfasts lacked variety.

There is so much to say that is positive about this place! We had already spent a few days in the middle of everything in Puerto Vallarta. We also had just returned from eclipse-viewing in Mazatlan. Some of the beds weren’t so comfortable. Then my significant other and I arrived at the Villa Bella! It was very peaceful and picturesque. I got the best sleep of my vacation there. The bed was very comfortable and the decor was amazing. We just sat by the viewing pool chatting away hours at a time. The cool breeze and lovely view of the ocean, mountains, and towns were just lovely. Breakfast was delicious. We had pancakes one day and eggs with chorizo and other tasty food the other. There is Kleenex which was wonderful as nowhere else we’d been on this trip had any. The water pressure is good and the hot water did not take long to come on. We had a nice balcony to enjoy outside but we mainly stuck to the pool area, even at night. They keep the lights on until 10 pm. There is a taxi number available on the fridge and food pamphlets for places you may want to order food from. We went to Bucerías which was a 15 minute ride from where we were. There was a place called Mariscos del Gordo close to the center. We saw the sunset there and it was beautiful. We sat right on the beach and watched the pelicans dive for food. All the other guests at the Villa Bella were lovely. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

The two small issues are that the key for the room was a little finicky. It required some jiggling and jangling but nothing major. The second note is that there is a rather big step up to access the bathroom. We left the bathroom light on to make sure we didn’t forget it at night.

It had a spectacular view. The staff (Rosa and ??) were friendly and helpful. So kind. They made breakfast a lovely experience. The pool was very nice and the 3rd level palapa we stayed in a really cool experience.

The road noise from the highway below was loud but it was worth it for the view and the overall experience of staying there!! The roosters and barking dogs at night I could do without but it’s Mexico and paper of the deal! I would have liked a safe in the room but we managed without one. I felt safe there.

Morning breakfast was great. Great view!

We ended up not having hot water in our shower. So, when I let the staff know they said that they turned it on but never checked back. As we the next day we still had no hot water. Make sure you check the hot water in the shower when you arrive. We were able to take a shower in the bathroom located off of the pool area after the second night there.

Small place vs. big resort? If you are not a big drinker, then, like me, you will tire of paying hard-earned bucks at an all inclusive to subsidize the boozing of others.....much prefer to stay at a small boutique inn like Villa Bella. If/when I want a bevvy, I just go to one of the many cantinas in the town below. To each their own but a small, family-run place like this has a lot going for it. Also, desayunos = fresh orange juice, fresh corn tortillas with your rancheros, while seated sunny poolside, overlooking the Bahia de Banderas (in February!!!)....just can't get enough.

One minor suggestion: kitchen should make the switch to Mexican mantequilla.....so much tastier than margarine.

Beautiful location, view was what it promised to be. Staff was very welcoming and cheerful upon arrival. The room was more than I expected, very comfortable and relaxing. I would stay again, this is a place for couples or family. It's beautiful and has a lot to offer.

That I didn't stay longer, I should have! This is a place for 2 nights or more (to get the full experience) of La Cruz. It's a short (but steep) walk to many restaurants.

The breakfast was great. You had your choice every morning of the type of eggs you wanted. Fruit every morning toast and coffee. The views were amazing. The pool was clean and enjoyable. The only negitive is the very steep hill you have to climb to get to the property. We did not have a car.

There was nothing not to like!

The location is really close to the main downtown area of La Cruz. It’s a short walk down the hill. The breakfast was delicious and the room was large and comfortable.

The bed was quite a bit firmer than I like, but that’s personal preference. The location is great, but if you’re walking to and from town, the hill on the way back up to the BnB is quite steep. However, it’s only 150 pesos to take a taxi from the marina area to the BnB!