Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Some critters...which staff took care of in a timely manner. Nice pool...cold to many...as are most pools in the area. Very safe. The restaurant is serving buffet breakfast daily...mostly Mexican cuisine plus pancakes. A bit south of Old Town

We chose a budget hotel, so you get what you pay for. More kitchen supplies would have helped us. 6.0 Liked · Small local hotel a short walk from the beach and the beach restaurants. With a few exceptions, it was a quiet place to stay and we enjoyed listening to the birds. The staff were all very nice and helped get us an extra chair and a sharp knife. Rosio at the front desk and Jesus in the restaurant were great. The resident dog, was very sweet and well behaved. Besides some poo on the wall as mentioned below, the housekeeping was very good. We had fresh sheets every day and the floor was always cleaned as well. Disliked · ROOM: There was a small kitchen as advertised, but it was not usable as it was not stocked with much. No toaster or microwave, no bowls, some cutlery, one pot with no lid, one lid with no pot - do not expect anything to be provided and you will not be disappointed. Nothing to wash the dishes with so we had to go shopping right away, which was not what we planned. The security lock was broken on our door, so all there was was the doorknob lock. We jammed a chair under the door knob at night. There was no window screen in the kitchen so we could not open it for a breeze due to biting bugs. BATHROOM: Sometimes there was no hot water for the shower, and sometimes it just trickled out slowly. We had to clean someone's poo off the wall above the toilet paper holder as it was several days and the housekeeping never noticed it - gross! There were some chairs outside the rooms, but they are filthy and need a good cleaning. POOL: A man came every day to keep it clean, but watch out as there are so many broken tiles - you could easily cut your foot. It was a bit cold for most people. It needs to be drained and repaired. The hot tub was empty and looked like it had been that way for years. They need to get a few more loungers, as they were always taken.

Nice quiet stay at nice hotel south of Puerto Vallarta. This was about my tenth trip to PV, typically stay at smaller places in old town and wanted to try something different. I liked the setting (against the mountains on an old dusty cobblestone road), included breakfast buffet, large rooms and quiet pool setting, OXXO right next door and easy access to mismaloya bus stop. restaurant staff very friendly, pool guy works hard and helped to get a taxi on my last day. Beautiful hotel! Note: don't expect Puerto Vallarta night life...not a sports bar to be found in town, but if you want to get away, this is the place.

Some people want to spend money on a swim up bar and beaches but if you're planning on staying in Mismaloya on a budget this is a great place. Clean, nice courtyard and pool and a great price. Rooms even have a kitchenette if you're wanting to save a little more money. That said, Mismaloya's not really much of a metropolis so there aren't a lot of shopping options. The town has a few restaurants the more expensive the closer you get to the beach but the hotel restaurant has a great breakfast. Can't say much for the bar though as it doesn't really look like anyone uses it (rusted bar stools). The hotel is popular with gringos and Mexicans.

Unfortunately, there were quite a few difficulties with the room. There are bed bugs, which should be taken care of (we thought they were mosquito bites at first, but they are definitely bed bugs). The room was quite large (two bedroom); very noisy; the wires sticking out of the walls should be fixed as our friend who is an electrician said it's dangerous; the kitchen needs more utensils, china and kitchen supplies; and we didn't have any hot water for the first few days. "Rustic" is an apt description of the hotel. We were responsible for doing our dishes, which I am fine with, but dish soap, wash cloths and hand towels were not provided so we had to go out and buy them. Breakfast and the kind staff were the best part of staying there.

Very nice hotel in a wonderful community. We felt very safe and the people were super friendly. Don’t forget to bring dish soap and big spray. The pool is lacking some tiles and is very cold however it was very refreshing after a day in the hot sun. The hot tub is not working and has a tarp over it. We did get the buffet breakfast once which included pancakes, eggs, beans, pork, granola, yogurt, fruit, juice and coffee was very good. We found the beds a bit hard and the pillows flat for our liking but by the end of the vacation we were used to it. The hotel is a short walk to some fantastic restaurants (El Patio Del Caule was our absolute favourite) the beach and bus into Puerto Vallarta, We would definitely come again.

The hotel has friendly and very helpful staff. The restaurant on site has delicious food. Rooms are spacious and clean. If you want to experience something different than the all inclusive hotels around, Casa Iguana is the right place. You wake up to the sound of exotic birds and fresh air. The beach is a 10 min walk where you can find a lot of local restaurants and businesses offering entertainment rides to the jungle, waterfalls, snorkeling, beautiful beaches. The Zoo is a must see and it’s a 10 min walk away from the hotel. There are few local mini markets that you can find everything that you need from snacks, beverages, suntan lotion, fresh fruits, alcohol etc. The city is small but have few must visit restaurants with breathtaking views and few up the street with very authentic vibe. At night you can find a little taco stand with delicious food. The local children are just playing on the street and greeting all the visitors. If you like tequila Mismaloya has 3 tequila tasting shops that open at 7 am. Hotel Casa Iguana in Mismaloya is definitely a different experience, an old gem hidden in the jungle. Good people, plenty of places to visit and experience the authentic Mexico. The busy night life of Puerto Vallarta is 25 min away with a bus ride for 10 pesos or 200 pesos via taxi. Don’t forget your mosquito repellent for at night and early mornings :) We stayed there for 4 nights and will be back soon!

I stayed here for a couple nights in February 2021. The hotel is located just down the road from highway 200, going towards town (Mismaloya). It’s a five minute walk to Playa de Mismaloya (the beach) and a two minute walk to the middle of town. There’s not a better location to explore from! The OXXO is right next door so you can grab snacks, drinks, or anything you might have forgotten. It’s very convenient! Inside the hotel grounds, there’s a large pool and nice gathering area for friends and family. Food onsite or in many of the nearby restaurants. If you want to go downtown (Puerto Vallarta), it’s a 30 minute $10 taxi ride. Loved my stay here and it was very inexpensive. Highly recommend.

I originally planned to stay 3 nights but ended up extending my stay to 6. While this had more to do with the other lodging I was moving to, it speaks greatly to that I wasn't jumping to leave casa iguana either. The room was like others have said in that they reflect local architecture. I can say my shower was 10/10 and other plumbing worked great. My bed was firm but I slept like a baby. The pool is cold which generally prevented me from swimming but there is a literal ocean 10 mins walk away. All in all, a very comfy stay. The staff were very friendly and accomodating too. I got a slight injury during my stay and they were quick to provide care and bandages. I didnt get the buffet so I can't speak to that. However, the location is amazing because you can visit town or the ocean and there is an oxxo next store and a local store 5 mins up the road. I would stay here again because the price is also generally amazing. Thank you Casa Iguana for the memorable stay.