Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort

The most economical of the three adjacent Pelican sister properties, the Plaza Pelicanos Club is an older resort that attracts a mix of families, couples, and groups who want a relaxing place to stay that won’t break the bank. There’s a good range of dining options and bars, and plenty of ways to keep the kids occupied. A designated Family Pool with a swim-up bar is tucked among the main hotel buildings, though lots of families head to the pool at the beach club across the street, which is the property’s biggest draw. Between the pool, another swim-up bar, a couple of eateries, and the beach itself, many guests spend most of their time at the resort as opposed to exploring. The stretch of Las Glorias Beach where the resort sits is rather small and can be a bit rough and murky. There are also lots of vendors lining the shore and camped out at the edge of the hotel’s property. Adult-centric amenities exist, too, like a sports bar with a karaoke room for those in search of evening entertainment.

Plaza Pelicanos Club is a good middle ground for guests who want to be close to the airport, the beach, and downtown Puerto Vallarta. The hotel’s beach club sits directly on a small stretch of Las Glorias Beach in the South Hotel Zone section of Puerto Vallarta. Set on busy Highway 200, the city’s main road, the hotel is in a good location for exploring some of the city’s top sights. The immediately surrounding area is made up of mainly hotels and shops. Central Puerto Vallarta is a 10- to 15-minute drive to the south. That's where visitors will find lots of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as the landmark Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church and the famous Malecon, the city’s lively oceanfront promenade, full of public art and food vendors. Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is an 11-minute drive away. 

Choosing a room at Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort is easy, because there’s only one room type at the property. All rooms are Standard Rooms. The only questions are whether guests want one king-size bed or two double beds and whether or not they want a patio (ground floor rooms have them, upper floors have no outdoor space). Decor is relatively dated and features polished marble floors and simple furnishings in a color palate of warm browns and neutrals. All rooms are outfitted with air-conditioning, electric safes, flat-screen or tube-style TVs, and coffeemakers -- but no mini-fridges or minibars. Wi-Fi costs extra in the rooms. Small marble bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and a few simple toiletries. Some ground floor rooms have easy pool access. 

Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort offers a wide range of beach vacation amenities split between the main hotel area and the beach club across the street. At the main hotel, there are three all-inclusive restaurants to choose from. El Huerto serves a Mexican and international buffet for all meals. Additional dinner options include Caruso for Italian food and Temaki for Asian fare. Room service is available. The all-inclusive rate covers El Huerto, and guests are also given a limited number of coupons to use at the a la carte restaurants. Sorbo de Cafe is a cute, nautical-themed coffee shop serving coffee drinks and light bites. Tequila Dancing – Sports Bar Fiesta is the resort’s nightlife spot. Featuring a fun, blue-lit bar and large photos of music legends on deep red walls, the bar offers a number of pool tables, a stage, and a karaoke room behind a closed door.Tucked under palm trees in the middle of the main hotel buildings is the Family Pool, which features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar under a large thatched roof. Nearby, there’s a small kids’ club for the younger ones. Kupuri Relax Spa offers massages and facials (for a fee) on a few shaded, outdoor tables set among lush greenery. The rest of the amenities are located across the street at the beach club. On the way there, guests pass by the resort’s tennis court. Once at the beach club, there’s another large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and lots of sun loungers with umbrellas. There are plenty of dining tables scattered about, where guests can enjoy food from the snack bar or the pizza counter. A large stage is on hand for regularly scheduled activities and entertainment.The beach itself is rather small, and the waters can be rough and murky. Lots of vendors line up along the shore and against the wall of the resort’s property, waiting to push their wares on guests as soon as they walk down the steps to the beach. There's also a handful of sun loungers here for guest use.There’s a lounge area in the lobby where guests can access free Wi-Fi.