Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa is on Avenida Paseo de la Marina in the Marina Vallarta district, directly on the beach and a short distance from the airport, the marina promenade and the Marina Vallarta Golf Club, which is a two-minute walk away. The El Faro lighthouse is around seven minutes on foot, and the airport is about nine minutes by car. The resort has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a swim-up bar, plus beach activities such as volleyball and surfing. There are four restaurants on site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Mexican cuisine among them, and the Ohtli Spa offers massages, body treatments and other services. Rooms range from standard rooms with a king or two double beds and ocean, bay, garden, pool or beach views to one-bedroom suites, panoramic rooms with balconies and a large Presidential Suite with an oceanfront terrace. The wide range of views and sizes lets guests choose between value and a splurge within the same property.
Location and getting around
Marina Vallarta is a compact district where it is easy to walk to the golf course, the lighthouse and a handful of restaurants and bars, and the beach is on the doorstep. Boat tours that leave from the marina are close, which makes this a practical base for a dolphin or whale-watching morning, and the airport is near enough that arrival and departure days are simple. For the Old Town and the Malecón, take a taxi or rideshare, as the center of town is a drive away rather than a stroll.
The rooms and the feel
The standard rooms are comfortable and sized for a couple or small family, while the suites give extra space, some with sofa beds for children. The panoramic rooms with balconies are worth a look for sunsets over the bay. Having both an indoor pool and outdoor pools is a useful touch in the summer rains, and four restaurants mean you can eat at the resort for several days without repeating yourself. The spa is a good place to recover after an adventurous tour day.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, families and groups who like the reliability of a large resort, the convenience of an airport-close location and the beach at hand. The breakfast buffet is an extra charge on some rates, so confirm what your rate includes. Book early for December to March, and compare room-only and package options.
If you plan to spend most of your time in the Old Town and the Zona Romántica, a hotel in those neighborhoods will save you transfers, while this resort is built for travelers who want resort comfort first and sightseeing second.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Children's pool
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Ohtli Spa
- ✓Beach volleyball and surfing
- ✓Two-minute walk to the golf club
Good questions
Where is Marriott Puerto Vallarta?+
On Avenida Paseo de la Marina in Marina Vallarta, on the beach and a short drive from the airport.
What is the spa called?+
The Ohtli Spa, which offers massages, body treatments and other services.
Is it close to the Old Town?+
No, the Old Town and Malecón are a drive away, so plan taxis or rideshares for dinners and sunsets.
