Casa Velas is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel at Calle Pelícanos 311 in Marina Vallarta, on the grounds of the Marina Vallarta golf course. It welcomes guests aged 18 and older only, and its all-inclusive plan covers meals, drinks and access to the Táu Beach Club. Suites range from Master Suites and Grand Class rooms to Ambassador suites with one and two bedrooms and a Presidential Suite. The property has a swimming pool with cabanas, the Emiliano restaurant, the Aqua Bar and the ABJA Spa, which is described as a tropical retreat. The hotel is not directly on the sand: the beach club is about five minutes away with complimentary transportation. Downtown and the Malecón are around a twenty-minute drive away, so this is a place to settle in rather than to walk out into the Old Town.
Location and getting around: Marina Vallarta is the town's yacht harbor district, with restaurants along the docks, a golf course, and several marinas where boat tours depart. That makes Casa Velas convenient for the Wild Dolphins tour, which checks in at Marina Vallarta, and for whale-watching departures in season. The airport is close, so arrival days are easy. For the Old Town, plan a taxi, rideshare or hotel transfer for dinners and Malecón evenings.
The rooms and the feel: the style leans to elegant resort comfort, with spacious suites, private terraces in many categories, and a quiet, grown-up atmosphere. The all-inclusive plan means there is no need to plan each dinner or drink, which suits a relaxed holiday. The spa is a good place to recover after an adventurous tour day, and the pool cabanas give shade and privacy.
Who it suits and what to know: adults, honeymooners and anniversary travelers who want a pampering base and are happy to travel for sightseeing. Families with children cannot stay, since guests must be 18 or older. If you want to wander out of the lobby into cafés, choose an Old Town hotel instead. Book early for December to March, ask about beach club transfer times and dining reservations, and compare the all-inclusive plan with room-only rates depending on how much you plan to eat out.
Why stay here
- ✓Adults only (18+)
- ✓All-inclusive plan
- ✓ABJA Spa
- ✓Pool with cabanas
- ✓Emiliano restaurant
- ✓Aqua Bar
- ✓Táu Beach Club access with transfer
- ✓On the Marina Vallarta golf course
Good questions
Is Casa Velas adults only?+
Yes. It welcomes guests aged 18 years or older only.
Is Casa Velas on the beach?+
Not directly. The Táu Beach Club is about five minutes away and the hotel provides complimentary transportation.
How far is it from the Malecón?+
About a twenty-minute drive to the historic downtown and Malecón, so plan taxis or transfers.
