Hotel Punta Serena & Resorts- Couples Only

From the moment I walked on to the resort and was greeted with a wonderful Punta Serena Smoothie, a welcoming smile from the owner Miguel, I was in a state of BLISS! I stayed in a villa that offered a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, with the mesmerizing sounds of the waves smashing into the rocks, so relaxing!! The Hot Yoga to start of each day was a wonderful treat, as you gaze out into the Bay of Tenacatita, happy and sweaty of course! Bruce and Ida - many thanks for the tips and corrections that I will take with me and continue to practice. The Punta Serena Staff are very eager to please, courteous and kind as well, and anything and everything you need they are happy to get for you. The infinity pool and hot tubs are exactly what you want after the daily dose of hot yoga! Keep your eyes open to catch a glimpse of all the island animals that are not shy! Iguana, Coati, Butterflies, Dolphins - I saw them all!! The massage I had outside under the stars with the most generous spirited man, Rod-Rigo, was the BEST! The fellowship of new friends from our group was just an added bonus to the resort. I am forever grateful to have crossed paths with each and everyone of you, and I will treasure our time together forever. The Temazcal Ceremony was probably my favorite part of the week. What an amazing, cleansing of your spirit. So refreshing! I am honored to have been included in such a special tradition and I will always remember it, A'Ho! I will definitely travel back to Punta Serena, Many thanks and Many Blessings to everyone, friends, staff, and Mother Nature. Namaste"

I've attended Bruce Kessler's Hot Yoga retreat on two separate week-long trips, a year apart, and I'm still in bliss. The week-long journey in paradise will renew one from the inside and out, mentally and physically. The yoga, accommodations, and cuisine are top-notch and the epitome of a five star resort. There isn't a better way to start each day than a morning yoga class in a heated room, on a hillside with a panoramic view of the ocean on the Bay of Tenacatita. The room is heated perfectly to 105 degrees and 40 percent humidity. The yoga is comprised of 26 poses with two breathing exercises. It's suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners. Bruce is an amazing teacher as he is attentive to each guest, providing ongoing suggestions for improvement and positive feedback. You do a second class the same day in the afternoon. Doing two classes a day was quite challenging the first few days, but you'll get accustomed to it mid-week. I've seen immense further depth in my postures in a week of practicing with Bruce. Punta Serena is the resort where the retreat is held at. The ocean-side villas have spectacular views and you'll fall asleep each night with the sound of waves crashing in your front yard. The villas are clean with the grounds well-kept. There's plenty of fresh towels and spa-like amenities in the bathrooms. There's a private beach just steps down from the villas, an infinity pool (perfect for taking a dip in after each class), and two jacuzzis perched overlooking the Bay. And you get one free thirty minute massage during the week's stay. The food served at the on-site restaurant is a highlight of the retreat. You'll have access to The Buena Vista restaurant for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner. All meals are included with unlimited access to the open bar after 6pm. Bruce coordinates with the staff of the restaurant to provide a variety of juices and smoothies, along with 3-4 different types of salads with each meal for the retreat attendees to nosh on before ordering an entree. One surely gets pampered and fueled with the freshest greens, seafood, and meats. There wasn't a single meal I had which I wasn't satisfied with. I'd definitely return for another week at Hot Yoga Bliss Vacations. It's the most rewarding treat one can give themselves. My mind and body are still thanking me for it.

My wife and I returned last month from our seventh vacation at Punta Serena in the last 10 years, staying this year in late March and early April. There have been a number of changes at the resort over that time, some for the better, some not, but obviously we still love this place. Punta Serena is certainly not for everyone, but if you are after a quiet and reasonable-priced all-inclusive resort in a stunning natural setting, scrupulously kept rooms and grounds (see pictures with this review), an adults-only tropical break-away, with a private beach where you can safely swim, walk, and lie around all day wearing nothing whatsoever, what is not to love? We concur with many other reviews: the staff are wonderfully kind, friendly, and attentive, yet discrete & not intrusive; the secluded 1/4 mile private beach is the highlight, so plan to spend as much time there as you can (the 100 steps down, and up, to get there & back, are worth it!); this resort is a favourite with many Mexican couples, so brush up some Spanish greetings and you can prepare to make some new Mexican friends; evenings at this small report (24 rooms) are very quiet, very romantic -- entertainment is entirely up to you; the food is unfortunately not the highlight, but it is more than adequate, and the upper-level open-air dining room, Bellavista, with fresh linens on the table everyday, is one of our favourites anywhere. Breakfasts and lunches are good to very good, but the dinner offerings could definitely use a major “re-work”. Some of the rooms, especially the bathroom fixtures susceptible to the wear of sea air, are getting a bit tired and could use a refresh, but we have always found everything very clean and entirely adequate -- especially for an all-inclusive adults-only resort (liquor included) at very reasonable prices for a tropical holiday. Just do not go expecting “North American 5-star accommodation”; do go expecting that most people on the beach are likely to be nude most of the time; relax into it, go with the flow, and you will have a beautiful time. We do agree with some others that Punta Serena has indeed changed since the “clothing-optional policy” was restricted to the beach-only. The hot tubs are hardly used at all any more (I have never quite understood why anyone would want to wear clothes in a hot tub), and people are just not quite as out-going and friendly as they were when the entire resort except the dining room was clothing-optional (naturists and nudista are just naturally the most friendly people in the world!) On the other hand, the management at Punta Serena is re-introducing a few “Clothing-optional 4-day weekends” when the entire resort (except the Bellavista Dining Room) will again be fully C-O. I am informed by the Manager that the up-coming C-O dates set for 2017 are set as follows: July 2017: Sunday 2 to Wednesday 5 September 2017: Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 November 2017: Thursday 23 to Sunday 26. Further good news is that they are planning to repeat this as a extended “marketing experiment” in 2018, with dates yet to be established. Also, if they can get enough bookings for these dates in 2018, they would be prepared to extend them for up to 7 days, to make a few “Clothing-Optional Weeks” in future. As for the food, there are some really good “off-site” dining options close by that are definitely worth trying: One suggestion would be to link up with another couple at the resort and plan to split a taxi for dinner or lunch at the nearby village of La Manzanilla (15 minutes by cab; currently 250 Pesos one-way; a completely safe family-oriented fishing village, with kids playing on the beach and then in the plaza late into the night). Check out “Martins” especially, or any of the wonderful beach-front restaurants for some absolutely great food. (We have tried and loved Pedro's, Restaurante Cato, Palapa Joe's Pizza, & Magnolia's, but Martins is the highlight for sure – there is no sign; just ask for directions, because everyone in this little town knows Martins!) Closer by is the alternative of a walk and lunch at the great sand-floor and thatch-roof restaurant “La Vena”, at the far north end of the beach beyond the Los Angelos Locos resort next door. It is a long walk on a gorgeous stretch of isolated beach before and after a fresh seafood lunch; or check at the Punta Serena office about arranging a ride. Every year the management at Punta Serena introduces a number of small improvements, which we appreciate: we were pleased to note many more thatched palapas down at the beach, with all-new lounge-chairs, so that there is now lots more shade available for lying around at the beach, and at least one lounger available for every guest (between the beach and the pool, more than one!) We also have come to like the new banos facilities & self-serve beach bar a la playa. There is also a new lower hot tub installed since our last visit, which is slightly larger than the one it replaced. And the entertainment stage at the Los Angelos Locos resort next door has been moved to the far side of that resort, making late night dining at Punta Serena a more peaceful experience. There is lots more to say about this special little resort, but if you have always wanted to be au naturel on a tropical beach for your vacation break-away, Punta Serena still provides a beautiful, reasonably-priced opportunity that is not to be missed.

Good stay nice beach mostly locals.

We really enjoyed our visit to Punta Serena. It was my husband's 55th birthday so we wanted to do something special to celebrate. The staff were excellent, the food was excellent but unfortunately the rooms need repairs, especially with regards to the plumbing. Showers need upgrading but we were able to get clean. The view from the hotel is breathtaking and the beaches as spotless. It is also a birdwatcher's paradise!!

We spent 9 relaxing nights at PS in January 2017 having last visited in 2010 and it was just as hard leaving this time as it was then. A few changes since our last trip include the relocated lower hot tub. It is still a great place to hang out. The beach is the only place where clothing is optional and there is a cool little self serve bar and lunch service on the beach. There have been some upgrades to the rooms and the grounds are still beautiful. The one and only restaurant was very good however the menu does get repetitive after a few days. Not a big deal but non seafood eaters will get tired of it pretty fast. You can eat at the lower hotel and we did have a couple of breakfasts down there. The beach at the Locos hotel is long and great for morning walks. My wife and I had several massages which were very good and really inexpensive. My wife gives a special shout out to Rodrigo. Please note that if you show up early they will expect you to pay a fee to access amenities. You can go hang out on the beach until checkin time but no bracelet and no refreshments. Same goes for leaving. Overall we had a great time. We met some very nice people and the staff were great. We are planning to return next winter and make this a regular destination.

This hotels most outstanding feature is it's location, perched on top of a rocky cliff over Bahia Tenicatita, the views are incredible. The facility has seen better years, but some upgrades have been made. The staff is well trained and friendly.

Beautiful clothing optional beach. Great staff. Great guests.

a very relaxing place indeed secluded and quiet

Everything it was good clean the food it was delicious exelent