Just avoid this place altogether to make it easier on yourself. We got in "free" on a Sunday night with a group of 4 because a friend wanted to dance and she liked the music she was hearing. I believe we had maybe 9-10 drinks + a round of Red Bull for some of the stuff and the bill came out to over $250 USD so it's relatively pricey all things considered. There wasn't quite a way to verify the prices either so it really could just be par for the course. I guess that's a club for you. The uncomfortable part came at the end when my husband wanted to pay. They walked away with my husband's credit card AND ID for quite a while and then, when they finally got back, had him sign the receipt a couple different times to ensure the signature matched his ID. You should just be checking the name against the ID, you shouldn't need to take the ID away like that especially for that long which allows time for them to take down all his personal information. Definitely bred distrust for me. read more

I will never go back to this club - it is absolutely a scam! We went for my sister's bachelorette party and I had purchased 2 VIP tables for our large party of 19 people (the website said up to 10 people per table). When we get there, we are led up to a tiny section with two 3 ft tiny plastic grey tables and told that we have to fit 19 women into a space that should fit 5 people. It would have been physically impossible for our group to have fit in that space, and the staff just continued to argue back that that is the space I get for paying $2200 USD for two tables (advertised as the VIP tier online). You can tell that they do this often and get over on people by their lackluster response to my simple question of how they could possibly think a group of 19 people could fit in the small allotted space. In addition, their website was extremely misleading, most of the tequila options we saw were bottom shelf (we saw a lot of Jose Cuervo), most of the staff had an attitude and the fan that was above our section didn't work on a very hot night. We ended up making the most of it but even the staff at our Airbnb let us know upon our return that Mandala is a huge scam. We ended up making the most of our time but I could not leave without documenting the troubles we experienced and hopefully preventing another group from making the same mistake that we did. Bad business is bad business. read more

Mandala has earned the extra star for finally making decent drinks! The Mango Martini! Heaven in a cocktail glass! Good job Mandala read more

Mandala - Mango Martini? Yes please! - Dance Clubs Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The entire scene outside reminded me of South Beach. Very chaotic. I did my research before I came to this club and YES this is a Cartel club. Avoid confrontation at ALL COSTS. Many of the local Cartel members not only party here, some even provide "protection" - take what you will from this. Drinks are expensive, and bottle service is a little shady. Let's face it, it's Puerto Vallarta so if you're visiting just go club hop then perhaps you should of went to Cancun. My best tip is speak Spanish to the bartenders and be polite. For whatever reason staff frowns upon Americans (English speakers). read more

Really nice music, nice staff, everyone it's super helpful and it's not as expensive as other nightclubs. There's a mix of local and outsiders. read more

charged my friends and i $700 USD and then charged the card three times that for just three bottles of tequila. This place scams you

THE GOOD: It's a really nice place, looks like a Las Vegas nightclub. Right off the beach. The music is great. The staff was friendly and the waitress will even dance with you. We had bottle service and a table. THE BAD: Be prepared to be hustled. It's Puerto Vallarta so everyone is hustling. No one will tell a tourist the exact amount or the truth. You don't pay upfront because they want to SCAM you once you are tipsy/drunk. We were told the price would be $189 USD for the table and bottle service. This is a bottle of Tequila and Vodka in a bucket of ice. They also provided mineral water, glasses, and shot glasses. We never lifted a finger as our waitress, who was amazing, poured every shot, etc. When it came time to settle up, they send over a guy and he said $750 USD. Claiming the waitress is owed a $200 tip. So basically they said $189 USD for two bottles and a place to sit and that little bit plus 2 hours of a waitress time, that mind you we didn't ask for, turned into a $500 mark up. And there ladies and gentlemen is the SCAM that is this club. Great club, music was wonderful, and we really did have a great time. Just know what price they mention to get u to sit down, will be 2-3 times higher. If you are cool with that, then you truly will have a great time. read more

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Came here for a birthday party from out of town and I can honestly say Terrible experience. We are a group of Afro American professional women and I believe they served us this water tequila because of that. We asked Jair our server and the tour guide for help and to speak to the manager and they dismissed it. Please don't come here and support read more

Kinda cool place. I first heard of it when club hopping in Cabo. The Mandala there is much more laid back. The mandala in puerto vallarta is much more....exclusive, maybe? The cover was 400 pesos per person, all genders (it was free in Cabo). But it's really spacious & the bartenders were polite & attentive. Attire is semi dressy club attire, but it's not super common to wear heels. Lots of dresses, skirts & button downs. If you or a friend is too drunk, you're not getting in. But in general, nice place! read more

Do NOT go here! The security guards try to shake tourists down for money and steal your e-cigarette's! Lame! Again people don't waste your time don't get shaken down! read more

Beware....scammers at play!!! There are 3 bars next to each other all trying to get you to come in. The music sounded good and the girls really wanted to go dancing . And, Mandala managed to pull us in with muscis and free weak drinks for the girls - OK fine. However, we still proceed to order good drinks. As we were paying for the first round of real drinks with a $100 bill. The waiter scans/reviews the bill, takes it, yet comes back and forth, do you have something smaller, bartender won't take it, etc. Yet it's all a scam now because we gave a brand new crisp $100 bill from the bank and they are now trying to pawn off a soft flimsy, I don't know what. They eventually gave us our change, but after a lot of fighting, demanding and even suggesting we call the police. I have been to these bars a number of times the past couple of years. They all charge Americans exorbitant prices for drinks and water. They intend to take advantage. Do not go. Unless $4 dollars for water is OK with you and while I'm not sure all are trying to scam out of $100 bills I'm certain Mandala is. read more

This place came highly recommended we arrived super early sat us right in front . We were like wow so we bought our first round of drinks $100 then we asked for another round and they then informed us we had to buy a bottle service or move elsewhere. I asked to speak to manager because they never gave us the choice. Then spoke to a manager he seemed to understand and we stayed for a little longer . The place started getting super crowded . Clearly it's about the bottle service you purchase !!!! We ordered another round another 89$ . Okay COOL. Then we started to order another round and they brought some tequila shots and one of the tequila shots had two small marbles in glass . I asked the waiter if this was the n there to keep cold . That could have gone so wrong.He indicated that was not in the cup ! So I come all the way on vacation with marbles to cause havoc !! NOT!!!!! The music was raw but the service SUCKED and unless your getting a bottle then an to stand all night in a small ass table . Totally messed up! WE LEFT !!!! read more

Definitely more happening than the other bars/clubs next to it. We went on a Thursday night and while there was no cover, there was also no complimentary drinks for ladies. We were taken to a table in the back and it was a bit hard to see the dance floor/stage from there. They had decorated everything in yellow, green, and purple for carnaval/mardi gras. I was not feeling the bad EDM music so I left early. Compared to the other options, this seemed the nicest. read more

BE CAREFUL with this place! Left my purse here and when I went back for it the employees only gave me my purse WITHOUT my debit card and iPhone! The own employees took my stuff and I get a call from my bank that they tried to use my debit card at a Louis Vuitton Store! If you go be really careful with your belongings! read more

The service was great and the music was on point!! Marcos was amazing, he made this experience so much better!

Real nice club. Gets crowded quick. Music great... now the bad... Didn't even have a real table. Just a little top and no seats. Waiter brought drinks right away. Then all of a sudden. I need your table??? What? I don't even have a real table. States manager said it. Wasn't going that day. Dude! I ha ent finished my drink and I'm not going no where. After about 30 mins, he got the point! Where the hell do they pull this crap? Liked my vibe read more

I am very disappointed in the fact that they kicked me out from this nightclub just because I got up on stage and started dancing with my girlfriends. Just because I was a guy they didn't allow me to be up there. My friends told me to get up again and I did. So then the security guards came and push me out. They are being sexiest. I paid to get in (in which I don't care) but the fact that they kicked me out for a stupid reason it is not fair. Come on, I wasn't causing any fight or anything. We are in 2019 and I have never seen this happening. When I asked to speak to the manager they were not helpful at all. Its a stupid policy that only girls can go up stage. I want this to be heard worldwide. read more

No not go here if you are a tourist. They are extremely rude to outsiders and will kick you out for no reason even if you paid. Absolutely go to any club but this one. Ignore all good reviews because they are from teenagers. The staff are rude to everyone and don't care read more

Mándala is it the place To go !!! Never disappointed always satisfied and guaranteed a great service. Marco and Martell are awesome!

I don't even like clubs!!!!! But this place is WOW! So my fiancé and I decided to try out the night life in Puerto Vallarta one night after dinner, we asked around inside our resort and everybody insisted we make our way to Mandala. And thankfully we did just that! Starting with the music... Everything from current hot & new trendy songs to throwback ones we all love! Definitely every jam they played was fantastic. The service. This is where I was really WOWed. I had never experienced service like Mandalas anywhere in LA, that's a definite!!! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, all the employees here were so attentive I just wanted to tip them every penny I had in my bank account lol. They wouldn't even let my fiancé light up his own cigarette. I am not kidding. These guys are on top of their customer service game and it is NO JOKE. Anytime you took a sip of your drink and put it back on the napkin, they change the napkin. Even if you take 900 sips. I give them major props and wish clubs in LA would take some service pointers from these guys and their management. Incredible. And the fun part... The décor! It was just beautiful. Very chic & elegant! I loved the chandelier in the middle of the dance floor. Everything was certainly done tastefully. A+ Make sure to order the fire drink. I don't know what it's called but ask them. It's banana liquor they light on fire with pineapple and cinnamon. So cool and so good! Thank you Mandala for a great time!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

Mandala - Dance Clubs Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Very touristy this strip reminds me of Miami Florida, old town Scottsdale, LA, meets Las Vegas.... The music was amazing, large crowd, men on stilts in Mexican culture attire, dancing and outdoor areas to sit, definitely a must if you are a traveler! Faces the ocean! It's in central downtown! read more

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Charged my card three times and scammed us for the price once we were drunk. Ended up having to pay a $726 bill for something that shouldve been $300. read more

For a club in Mexico, it's 4 star. If it was in LA or SF, maybe 3-3.5. We went on a special event mardi gras night, so they had fog machines and sparklers and fire breathers. But I don't think they have that every night. ;) There is a roof deck (although it wasn't open during our visit, probably because of the event) and big doors opened up to the beach out front. Tip #1: it is LOUD LOUD LOUD. I really regretted not bringing earplugs. It was like standing next to the speakers at a rock concert. I'm surprised I'm not deaf now. Tip #2: don't let people that don't work for the club try to arrange your visit. Our group was almost charged 5x the price for cover and bottle service by a sneaky staff person at our hotel. Once we involved the actual management, and got our money back from the middle man, our experience was great. read more

Great place !!!!! Best club I've ever been to in my life . Wish they had something like this in LA !!! read more

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This was my favorite club in PV. They played the best music and had the best drinks! In addition, the service was absolutely impeccable, shout out to jerry/gary for being the best waiter ever. All the workers are so fun and made the night awesome! 10/10 would recommend p.s. the bathrooms have the best lighting that I have ever experienced read more

Fun place! My husband and I came here to check it out one night after seeing the other clubs right next door. The decor and music was great and they took Amex (the other clubs didn't). The only thing I didn't like was that it was a super young crowd maybe like 17-20 year olds (we're 30, but from Tampa so we party). Def worth going in and grabbing a drink or too! read more

Mandala - Chandeliers are my fave! - Dance Clubs Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Definitely do not recommend this place for anyone. Service is extremely rude and unprofessional! Ordered 2 Adios MF's and I was brought incorrect drinks yet was still forced to pay for them because "they were already made and can't be cancelled." Server insisted I ordered those drinks and proceeded to continue to pester our group to try to buy bottles after we had already said no! Sexist establishment does not allow men to dance on stage and will physically drag you off the stage and injure you. Save your money. read more

Had a great time here. I got bottle service with two other people they were very attentive and refilled our drinks for us. They had a good mixture of music edm/reggeton. The bathroom were very nice! On a second occasion I went again and didn't do bottle service ...that I don't recommend it was crammed and I got bumped multiple times my drink was even spilled a bit (mood kill). If your like me and like your space go with bottle service. read more

I like this bar love the vibe and architecture. i even went to the one in playa del carmen. Just like that one theres great vibes great music but pricey drink prices but the drinks are made decent and strong. It was crowded the night we went this was the only one with people dancing and having fun. And it was early around 10 pm compared to all the other clubs on the strip that where not busy at all. me and my group of friends had a great time here the dj played great music. The energy and vibe was on point. cant wait to go back.. staff where friendly and attentive with our group. they where happy to take some group pictures of us the server was kinda camera happy tho lol she kept taking pics telling us to pose and move over here and there until we where like thanks thats enough we just took it in stride lol they kinda pressure you to buy a drink. But it wasn't to bad. I had much worse. The bathrooms where very clean overall a great night with friends read more

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This place will overcharge you on drinks. Also orange cups are the open bar cups, so if your friend gives you one of those cups don't drink out of it or they will kick you out. The bouncers are rude to people from what I saw. If going out, try another club first. read more

This is like a Vegas club in Mexico, just not as expensive as Vegas. The music is good just wish they played more trans and the staff is friendly. Bottle service was inexpensive and it was good liquor. It's cheaper to pay cover at the door than buying your tickets online. They love tourists, but they DO NOT let you in if they see that you've had one too many so be careful if you pregame. It is one of the best looking club/bars in Puerto Vallarta. If you're ready to leave you just walk outside and there are a bunch of taxis waiting. There are also a bunch of food stands on the street behind the club if anyone needs to sober. Not much of a party animal, but it was a nice experience. read more

This place was great. The service was excellent, the music was amazing, the price really wasn't too bad (pretty comparable to everywhere else). You're right on the beachfront. I would totally go back. read more

This is definitely the tourist spot, nice bar beautiful restrooms (ladies you have to check it out!) Very crowded on weekends, loud and on boardwalk so stands out and attracts. Too touristy for my preference. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! The service was unlike any other! Everytime you picked up your drink, they would rush over to replace the napkin with another so there would be no rings on the table. The club was great and lively, not to mention friendly as well read more

The club to be at if your in the Malecon... David Guetta, Calvin Harris type of music... read more

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Review for Saturday night. A night out on vacation started at Sky lunge and ended here. I would have started here and pre drank before. The party was hopping and it was packed! Almost too packed though as very little room to move around. Drinks are expensive, so pre-drink beforehand or plan on spending a good amount of $$! Service was great, however bartenders could have been more welcoming. Maybe because we went a little later and they were burnt out. Who knows... read more

Went there with a group of friends and our 20 somethings. We were wooed in with free cover and free margaritas for the ladies, and the music sounded good and it looked fun. We ordered drinks and I bought the first round. I paid with a crisp $100 bill. The guy inspected it and then took it to get change. He came back and gave me a rather worn $100 bill and asked me if I had anything smaller. I immediately knew that something was wrong because I knew I had a crisp, new bill directly from the bank. I kept looking at the bill and told him no, that's all I have. He came back and I got change in pesos. About 10 minutes later he came back with the fake bill and told me the cashier told him that the bill was no good. I told him that wasn't my bill and it was his problem. He called a couple of managers over and they kept inspecting the bill and told me that it was a fake. I told him that it looked fake too, but that wasn't the bill I gave them. We told the managers to call the police, they had a small conference in Spanish and then they said it was all good and shook our hands. We finished our drinks and left. Had I not been sober they may have been able to pull that off. Be careful out there! read more

Probably the only place I've ever been that has such an extensive selection of juice instead of liquor. Lol, they reeled is in with free margaritas and everything else was so watered down. $60 later not even buzzed. Skip it, maybe señor frogs will be better read more

This was a fun place to visit on a Friday night. We've been on a Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We discovered Friday was the best night (for those old school house music peeps). My friend and I never had to pay a cover charge any time we have visited. And we have been to Puerto Vallarta and Mandala ever other year for the past 5 years. So I keep seeing posts saying how expensive the drinks are, but I didn't get that from this place. The wait staff was super attentive and incredibly friendly. The only time they got mad was when my friend (she'd had a few too many...lol) told them to put $6 for a tip down. I had to explain in Spanish that sh meant $6 USD not $6 pesos lol. I mean 6 pesos for a tip is offensive no matter where you go! Other than that every time my friend and I have been there, we've been treated like royalty. read more

Beware! Scammers! Went to Mandala two nights in a row. Both nights they were constantly trying to overcharge me and at one point a server yelled, "This is my country, I charge what I want" when I pointed out that he had overcharged me $400. When I got home the next day I noticed a $720 charge on my card, separate from what I paid for that night. I never signed or was told about this charge by Mandala. These people will try to take advantage at any opportunity they get. read more