As a travel agent I have stayed at all types of hotels in all different locals.I used to live in vallarta so I know it well. Was always unsure of the holiday inn but....
Location. close to airport and the marina as well as a 5 dollars cab to the Malecon which is the main boardwalk. 5 bucks is standard there from any hotel on the hotel zone.
Beach: Excellent beach
Pool: good sized pol with swim up bar.There is also a childrens pool with slide off to the side of hotel.
Shade Area: is an area with beach chairs above the beach and off to the side of the pool which is a little quieter its ground is sand.
Rooms: I stayed in the junior suite on the 17th floor of the tower it is a good size amazeing view,no mini bar though.
took a tour of the newly renovated standars rooms and they are a good size nice linens.
Lobby Bar: operates from 6pm till 2pm good efficient service non watered down drinks,friendly staff.
Main buffet resturant:)(la guacamaya is where you can get either buffet or order from the menu at a fee as the holiday inn is all inclusive as well as EP(pay as you go) We ordered the seafood platter for 2 at a cost of 20.00usd WOW it was huge and good it had calamari,shrimp,mahi mahi,lobster,rice and veg.
Buffet: not alot of selection average food always something tyo eat.
ALACARTE: Italian was very good the nice thing is there are no restrictions to the amount of times you can go.
Mexican: Was average.
All in all if you get this hotel as a package at a good rate either single couple or families as they have a great kids club it will be enjoyed by all

It was my first trip to PV and I decided to stay with a known brand. The hotel is a resort, offering many organized activities for all ages. The orientation is "family", so as a single I felt a bit like a fish out of water, but joined in some activities and made pleasant acquaintances. Holiday Inn is in the "hotel zone", quite close to the airport and about 15 minutes by cab from the Romantic Zone/Center PV, which has become my favorite and where I have stayed since. The restaurants within the complex are good, the bars are good and the beach one of the best, so you can just enjoy the resort and never have to see PV, if that's what you want. The concierge(s) will arrange for just about anytrip you want -- and don't miss the kayaking and parasailing, right outside the pool area.

was so very disappointed with the very limited variety of food and there was no dedicated pool for children and there was construction going on and all you heard was jackhammering. First place where we paid for room bottled water and even still they over charged us for water we did not consume. Not uncommon to be in lineups for meals at times and just an unhappy experience. Most folks I met there said they would not return to this particular facility. Only good part was drinks were very good. I am sorry but I would never book with this place again............and you can be sure my agent will be advised.

We went to PV from June 07-14 and our time at the holiday inn met and surpassed my expectations. The food was great and so were the drinks (no watering down here) The rooms were clean and the maid service was excellent. All in all i would recommend this hotel for kids to the old. Although it can be a bit noisy around to the pool area if your trying to relax because of the kids, however if your on vacation do you really care??