Avela Boutique Hotel

We liked the staff and the pool area was nice. We were not happy when our room had no water three times. There was little space to store anything in the room. Our patio was totally useless and the location of the hotel was poor. We would not recommend this hotel.

I was visiting Puerto Vallarta with my husband & friends in January and decided to take a few days in Sayulita. My husband and I stayed at the Avela Boutique Hotel for a few days and are so glad we did. It took us about 1hr, 20mins to get to Sayulita from Puerto Vallarta. Avela is located up the hill from the town center which is perfect if you do not want to be in the heart of Sayulita, which can be very busy and noisy. It’s a quick walk or you can rent one of the golf carts at the hotel to go around town. Our check in was quick and painless. We dropped our bags off and went for a nice walk. The hotel is small but lovely. It felt like a hidden oasis. My reservation came with breakfast which was made fresh every morning and served right by the pool area. The rooms were the perfect size for two people, clean and modern. If I would’ve known how lovely Sayulita was, I would have stayed there for at least another night. It was the perfect break. I would highly recommend visiting Sayulita and staying at the Avela Boutique Hotel.

A great place to stay. Top notch staff who stayed in constant communication with us while we were dealing with a Flair Airline flight cancelation. One of best customer experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommend this place for travellers who like a clean chill spot.

We spent 4 nights in the heart of Sayulita which was a lot of fun being in amongst the hustle and bustle. For the last 3 nights, we moved up to Avela Boutique Hotel which is a short 10-minute walk to downtown and it was the best decision! Still close enough to walk down for lunch or dinner but far enough away from the noise and it is very peaceful and quiet. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, stylishly decorated. The staff were so welcoming and lovely to us - they took care of whatever we needed. The best part though, is the pool! It was such a treat to cool off and relax at the beautiful pool. For my partner's birthday, the lovely cook prepared us surprise cocktails and french toast with a candle. Our friends were welcomed up on a day pass which is redeemable in food and beverage. Nahu was our host and he was lovely. Would definitely stay here again :) Thank you very much

Perfect location, just a short walk from the madness. Very clean rooms, friendly staff and beautiful pool.

This gorgeous hotel is more than we could hope for, we came over Christmas and the year before. Tucked away above the city rush, yet only a ten min walk to the beach, it is a true retreat. Beautiful pool and hot tubs, excellent staff and the rooms are excellent- we took a big suite for a few nights and then two rooms side, by side. This hotel is precisely what we needed for luxury, close to Sayulita beach and gorgeous amenities. A gem!

Quiet location outside the center of Sayulita, the hotel is very simple but clean overall. The pool is the main attraction here, and the two hot tubs draw a crowd day and night. There is a small restaurant on site that provides breakfast and lunch, but it was closed inconsistently throughout our stay with no prior warning. Food was simple but did the job. The rooms were a bit inconsistent, some with tile floors, others with painted concrete, some with two chairs, others with one, etc. They seem to be all the same size so not sure why there was a discrepancy. The hot water in the shower takes some time to arrive but once it does it is consistent. Overall, it's a nice budget friendly stay in a very laid back surf town.

The Avela Boutique hotel was a 5 star experience from start to finish. The vibe was consistently beautiful and tranquil. With just an 8 minute walk from Sayulita town it was the perfect distance to get into the buzzy party part with a numerous amount of great bars and restaurants. My partner and I were greeted with the warmest welcome and it did not stop there. All the staff were so friendly and always went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. The hotel itself was sparkling clean and luxurious. We would 100% stay there again!

Positioned away from the noise of the main town, on a quite road. The staff are helpful, friendly. Easy walk to the action. 1) no bed side lights... only light in bedroom are two bright overhead lights, and you have to get out of bed and lean over the fridge to switch off or walk to the door. Staff said "well he thinks something is wrong because all the other rooms have bedside lights" 2). The safe - it's there, batteries were flat. Staff fiddled,, then said it was broken, I wasn't to worry because they had never had an incident. That's great, until something does happen, I asked if they could take care of my valuables, after realising I had quite a lot of cash, they declined. Note, upon leaving the hotel, the lock on the gate was sticking, rather a large, serious looking lock, and the gentlemen said yes... for security! 3). Room wasn't serviced... not sure if that was made clear in the listing, but It's kind of a minimum expectation in these "boutique" hotels. 4). Hot water, or rather NO hot water. Staff firstly explained that the hot water had to come from the other side of the hotel... you know... silly engineers. The amount of water that was wasted while we waited for the hot water (that never arrived) to arrive was criminal. I have the feeling the staff KNOW about all these problems but continue to take bookings, and are providing less than promised. Pity... otherwise loads of potential.