Imanta Resort

My wife and I just came back from a 4 day stay at Imanta. This is the best getaway we have ever experienced, and we travel a lot. We were introduced through a 20 minute drive through thick jungle, and were met by two friendly employees at a covered cabana with fresh fruit drinks and wet washcloths. We were driven around the property in a golf cart and shown the amenities. It is off the grid where we were surrounded by pristine beaches and lush jungle. We were given amazing attention, and received customer service with a complete band of excellence. The facilities, natural beauty and friendly nature of the staff set a bar that no other place will ever beat. Christian Flores, Paulina, Joey, Marisol, Oswal, Alan, Luis, and the other staff were beyond amazing. The villas were our own oasis that could not have been better. We checked out as different people than we arrived as- due to complete stress reduction. And each meal was fresh, tasty and gourmet. We are already looking at our calendars for the next visit.

Imanta is one of the few places we have returned to for multiple trips. It is a wonderfully relaxing couples escape. The grounds are nicely maintained but hang on to some natural feel. The beach is beautiful with ample privacy given the rocks at both ends. The ocean was refreshing and ideal for a quick dip. Everyone who works there was helpful and friendly. We find it very easy to escape reality while we are here. My only complaint is that getting into Punta Mita or Sayulita is easy but more expensive than you would think.

Girlfriend and I stayed for four nights at Imanta, in room Wadeka. The rooms are close to the beach where at night you are lulled to sleep to the sounds of gentle waves. The landscape was maintained to feel as if you were actually navigating through a jungle, which we loved. The staff were rockstars and attentive to each of our requests, and went above and beyond to make sure our anniversary dinner was perfect (even after we finished the meal). Its also worth noting that the chef is top notch, and made one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had. Please do not miss out on eating at the restaurant! I highly recommend taking the hike to monkey mountain, enjoying a Suero Imanta (non-alcoholic), and requesting a massage at the spa. The resort had no issues coordinating a ride for us into town when we wanted to explore the surrounding area (Bucerias, Puerto Vallarta, etc.). If all you did was lay out by the beach, enjoy the continental breakfast, and stare at the ocean this would easily be a top notch experience. I didn’t mention how amazing the rooms are but I hope you get a chance to see for yourself.

Immanta was a very unique experience. The place is magical in the middle of the jungle. The room was beyond fantastic, we stayed in the deluxe jungle villa with a private pool. The staff was very friendly and they accommodated my vegan dietary needs. It was a fantastic experience, highly recommend for a special quiet getaway.

My wife and I had very high hopes for Imanta based on most of the reviews and price we were paying per-night. Unfortunately, while much of Imanta was impressive, it didn't meet our expectations as a total experience. Starting with the good: - The food was consistently very good - we enjoyed 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts along with some daytime pool snacks. - The location - the property is spectacular with a beautiful private beach and great views. - The overall atmosphere - there are only 12 suites at Imanta and the property feels quiet and exclusive. Very peaceful. - The staff - Very friendly, great English (but also indulged me to practice my Spanish), attentive, and responsive. The not-so-good. - The room - while the room we stayed in (Casa Xurawe) was very grand in terms of scale (it's wildly huge for 2 people) it is badly in need of renovation. It looked to me like something built in the 90s and like it really hasn't been touched since then. The square footage is enormous, but it feels cavernous, empty, and cold. There is very little seating in the room or on the decks attached to it. The shower partially worked but it took forever for the water to heat up and the shower fixture itself has a jet function which was broken. The toilet dripped, The windows and sliding doors really showed their age. The door covering the mini-bar had clearly been broken at some point and repaired but the repair was obvious and, I'm sorry to say, ugly. The room had bathroom mirrors with lights built in but those didn't work. Finally, the room was advertised to have ocean views but in truth it was only a small view because the trees and had been allowed to grow up in front and almost completely block the view. Grounds maintenance, thinning the foliage and trimming would have made a huge difference. - Included continental breakfast - our room rate was a 'bed and breakfast' however this was limited to continental breakfast only. While the food was good the quantity was a bit skimpy for two people. Others have and continue to rave about this place so I can only guess that some suites are in better repair than Casa Xurawe. It could be so much better with some investments in renovations and updates.