Offering stunning ocean and sunset views from each of its 443 rooms, Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Adults Only is a modern, upscale beachfront mega-resort set in two huge towers. Polished rooms and suites feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. Furnished balconies, modern artwork, marble bathrooms, and posh L’Occitane toiletries come standard. Suites add living areas, and some include private hot tubs. There are 10 restaurants and six bars, including a swim-up bar; note that some restaurants require reservations and not all are included. Other high-end amenities include two outdoor pools, swimmable beach, a spa, and a fitness center. Regular daily activities and nightly live entertainment are offered. For an upscale all-inclusive that’s slightly smaller and closer to the airport, guests might consider Secrets Vallarta Bay.
Offering stunning ocean and sunset views from each of its 443 rooms, Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Adults Only is a modern, upscale beachfront mega-resort set in two huge towers. Polished rooms and suites feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. Furnished balconies, modern artwork, marble bathrooms, and posh L’Occitane toiletries come standard. Suites add living areas, and some include private hot tubs. There are 10 restaurants and six bars, including a swim-up bar; note that some restaurants require reservations and not all are included. Other high-end amenities include two outdoor pools, swimmable beach, a spa, and a fitness center. Regular daily activities and nightly live entertainment are offered. For an upscale all-inclusive that’s slightly smaller and closer to the airport, guests might consider Secrets Vallarta Bay.
Perched on top of a steep hill in the Zona Romantica section of the Puerto Vallarta's old town and a five-minute walk from Playa Los Muertos, Resorts by Pinnacle 180 is a modern, four-pearl boutique hotel. It offers 34 refined, residential-style One- and Two-Bedroom Suites blending contemporary decor and local charm. Each suite features a full kitchen, a living area, and a large terrace with a grill. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and washer/dryers come standard. Some units offer ocean views. A lobby full of plants and water features is home to a large corner infinity pool and a lively bar/lounge, as well as an intimate spa and a modern fitness center. The nearby Vallarta Shores offers similar apartment-style suites directly on the beach.
Perched on top of a steep hill in the Zona Romantica section of the Puerto Vallarta's old town and a five-minute walk from Playa Los Muertos, Resorts by Pinnacle 180 is a modern, four-pearl boutique hotel. It offers 34 refined, residential-style One- and Two-Bedroom Suites blending contemporary decor and local charm. Each suite features a full kitchen, a living area, and a large terrace with a grill. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and washer/dryers come standard. Some units offer ocean views. A lobby full of plants and water features is home to a large corner infinity pool and a lively bar/lounge, as well as an intimate spa and a modern fitness center. The nearby Vallarta Shores offers similar apartment-style suites directly on the beach.
The three-pearl Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol is a decent mid-range option in central Puerto Vallarta, a one-minute walk from Las Glorias Beach. Many of the 152 guest rooms are apartments with kitchens, so it's convenient for those on extended stays, but decor is a bit dated. All units have AC, minibars, and coffeemakers, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi, and some units have old tube-style TVs. Facilities are limited to a breakfast restaurant and a freeform outdoor pool, but the resort shares a property with the Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta, and guests who opt for the all-inclusive package can access its facilities. Those looking for a more upscale, adults-only resort located right on the beach might consider Secrets Vallarta Bay on Beach.
The three-pearl Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol is a decent mid-range option in central Puerto Vallarta, a one-minute walk from Las Glorias Beach. Many of the 152 guest rooms are apartments with kitchens, so it's convenient for those on extended stays, but decor is a bit dated. All units have AC, minibars, and coffeemakers, but there's no in-room Wi-Fi, and some units have old tube-style TVs. Facilities are limited to a breakfast restaurant and a freeform outdoor pool, but the resort shares a property with the Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta, and guests who opt for the all-inclusive package can access its facilities. Those looking for a more upscale, adults-only resort located right on the beach might consider Secrets Vallarta Bay on Beach.
The 163-room San Marino Hotel is a budget beach option popular with locals and tourists alike. The low rates include lackluster (except for a quality breakfast) buffet meals and unlimited liquor and beer. Access to the beach is super convenient, and there are three outdoor pools, including a kids' pool. Rooms are pleasant and bright with nice balconies, but decor could use a refresh. Everything downtown Puerto Vallarta has to offer is within walking distance of the San Marino. Overall, this is a clean and convenient option for a low-frills beach vacation.
The 163-room San Marino Hotel is a budget beach option popular with locals and tourists alike. The low rates include lackluster (except for a quality breakfast) buffet meals and unlimited liquor and beer. Access to the beach is super convenient, and there are three outdoor pools, including a kids' pool. Rooms are pleasant and bright with nice balconies, but decor could use a refresh. Everything downtown Puerto Vallarta has to offer is within walking distance of the San Marino. Overall, this is a clean and convenient option for a low-frills beach vacation.
The 218-room Friendly Vallarta Resort is an all-inclusive three-pearl property on the beach. Prices are on the high side, especially when you factor in the crowds, noisy rooms, and reported sanitary issues with the buffet food. College kids and young families like the three on-site restaurants and two bars -- one of which is located near the sandy beach. There are nice ocean-facing pools and hot tubs, including one pool just for adults. The Costa Sur Resort and Spa offers many of the same amenities with larger suites in a quieter location, though it's farther from the airport.
The 218-room Friendly Vallarta Resort is an all-inclusive three-pearl property on the beach. Prices are on the high side, especially when you factor in the crowds, noisy rooms, and reported sanitary issues with the buffet food. College kids and young families like the three on-site restaurants and two bars -- one of which is located near the sandy beach. There are nice ocean-facing pools and hot tubs, including one pool just for adults. The Costa Sur Resort and Spa offers many of the same amenities with larger suites in a quieter location, though it's farther from the airport.
The 253-room Vamar Vallarta All-Inclusive Marina and Beach Resort is a low-key, mid-range hotel, located on Banderas Bay and the scenic marina. Website photos (and the hotel's name) might lead guests to believe that this property is located directly on the beach, but it isn't. The hotel is built on Banderas Bay with manmade rock walls that prevent direct access to the water. Views are pretty, but to get to the sand guests have to walk next door to the public beach. Renovated rooms and villas are a great fit for large groups or couples. All-inclusive dining and drinking options include a buffet, two swim-up bars, an Italian restaurant for dinner, and a snack bar for casual food. The location is a bit far from Puerto Vallarta's center, but all-in-all Vamar Vallarta is an excellent option for those who want low rates, spacious rooms, and outdoor pools.
The 253-room Vamar Vallarta All-Inclusive Marina and Beach Resort is a low-key, mid-range hotel, located on Banderas Bay and the scenic marina. Website photos (and the hotel's name) might lead guests to believe that this property is located directly on the beach, but it isn't. The hotel is built on Banderas Bay with manmade rock walls that prevent direct access to the water. Views are pretty, but to get to the sand guests have to walk next door to the public beach. Renovated rooms and villas are a great fit for large groups or couples. All-inclusive dining and drinking options include a buffet, two swim-up bars, an Italian restaurant for dinner, and a snack bar for casual food. The location is a bit far from Puerto Vallarta's center, but all-in-all Vamar Vallarta is an excellent option for those who want low rates, spacious rooms, and outdoor pools.
Once an old Holiday Inn resort, the Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa opened in 2015 after extensive remodeling and rebranding. This upper-middle-range, all-inclusive, family-friendly option isn’t fancy, secluded, or exclusive, but it’s well-run and offers a beach front location in Puerto Vallarta’s hectic Hotel Zone. Its 320 rooms and suites are contemporary and spacious with private terraces or balconies, most with ocean views. There’s a massive main pool with a swim-up bar, a pool-grill island, direct beach access, beach volleyball, two tennis courts, a kiddy pool, and supervised kids’ and teens’ clubs. The resort has 10 bars and eateries, though not all restaurants are open for every meal or every day of the week. Nearby alternatives include the Crown Paradise Club or it’s adults-only sister property, Crown Paradise Golden.
Once an old Holiday Inn resort, the Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa opened in 2015 after extensive remodeling and rebranding. This upper-middle-range, all-inclusive, family-friendly option isn’t fancy, secluded, or exclusive, but it’s well-run and offers a beach front location in Puerto Vallarta’s hectic Hotel Zone. Its 320 rooms and suites are contemporary and spacious with private terraces or balconies, most with ocean views. There’s a massive main pool with a swim-up bar, a pool-grill island, direct beach access, beach volleyball, two tennis courts, a kiddy pool, and supervised kids’ and teens’ clubs. The resort has 10 bars and eateries, though not all restaurants are open for every meal or every day of the week. Nearby alternatives include the Crown Paradise Club or it’s adults-only sister property, Crown Paradise Golden.
Much like the other sprawling resorts that line the beach in the swanky Marina Vallarta golf community, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa features top-notch restaurants, pools, and meeting rooms, as well as 433 modern guest rooms and suites, all with private balconies and most with ocean views. Housed in two towers, this upscale hotel is especially memorable for its sumptuous Ohtli Spa and adjacent fitness center with indoor lap pool. It's also home to the city's only government-approved turtle sanctuary. The freeform pool has ocean views and a swim-up bar, and there's a separate large kiddy pool, as well as a kids' club. Those seeking a better beach may prefer Fiesta Americana to the south, though it's all-inclusive.
Much like the other sprawling resorts that line the beach in the swanky Marina Vallarta golf community, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa features top-notch restaurants, pools, and meeting rooms, as well as 433 modern guest rooms and suites, all with private balconies and most with ocean views. Housed in two towers, this upscale hotel is especially memorable for its sumptuous Ohtli Spa and adjacent fitness center with indoor lap pool. It's also home to the city's only government-approved turtle sanctuary. The freeform pool has ocean views and a swim-up bar, and there's a separate large kiddy pool, as well as a kids' club. Those seeking a better beach may prefer Fiesta Americana to the south, though it's all-inclusive.
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort All-Inclusive is a three-pearl hotel on Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta’s South Hotel Zone. All 186 rooms are Standard Rooms, which feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. There’s a fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms. Ground floor units have patios, but rooms on upper floors lack balconies. There are three all -inclusive restaurants, a cafe, and a sports bar. A family pool features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar. The beach club, located across the street, features a small beach with many vendors, another outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a snack bar, and a pizzeria. Other amenities include a spa, a tennis court, and a kids’ club, but no gym. Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa offers similar amenities right in the old town, but it’s not all-inclusive.
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort All-Inclusive is a three-pearl hotel on Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta’s South Hotel Zone. All 186 rooms are Standard Rooms, which feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. There’s a fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms. Ground floor units have patios, but rooms on upper floors lack balconies. There are three all -inclusive restaurants, a cafe, and a sports bar. A family pool features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar. The beach club, located across the street, features a small beach with many vendors, another outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a snack bar, and a pizzeria. Other amenities include a spa, a tennis court, and a kids’ club, but no gym. Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa offers similar amenities right in the old town, but it’s not all-inclusive.
Set on a steep hill overlooking the ocean in central Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Suites la Siesta is a charming, lower-middle-range hotel offering 22 studios and suites full of color and local flair. Living areas, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, and ocean views come standard. All suites feature kitchens and/or balconies. On the top floor, El Panorama restaurant offers upscale fare, outdoor terraces, and stunning city views. An outdoor pool overlooks the ocean. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and guests can park for free in a private lot. There’s no air-conditioning. The hotel lacks a gym and a spa. Guests looking for a small property directly on the water might consider the mid-range Playa Conchas Chinas.
Set on a steep hill overlooking the ocean in central Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Suites la Siesta is a charming, lower-middle-range hotel offering 22 studios and suites full of color and local flair. Living areas, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, and ocean views come standard. All suites feature kitchens and/or balconies. On the top floor, El Panorama restaurant offers upscale fare, outdoor terraces, and stunning city views. An outdoor pool overlooks the ocean. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and guests can park for free in a private lot. There’s no air-conditioning. The hotel lacks a gym and a spa. Guests looking for a small property directly on the water might consider the mid-range Playa Conchas Chinas.