The Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta stands at Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 in Marina Vallarta, the harbor district on the northern side of the bay, close to the airport and the yacht docks. The property is rated in the top class of hotels in its category, with a private beach, beach cabanas and beach massages, two outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and a swim-up bar. The Bay of Banderas is only a few hundred meters away, the Marina Vallarta Golf Club and the El Faro lighthouse are each around a fourteen-minute walk, and the airport is a short drive. The room mix is wide: Junior Suites with a king bed or two doubles and a choice of views, an adults-only Swim Up Pool Junior Suite, Studios, a Family Room with a pool view that sleeps up to eight, one- and two-bedroom Suites, Penthouses and even a large Apartment. Two on-site restaurants serve international cuisine, and there is a poolside bar and a terrace, along with a sauna and steam room.
Location and getting around
Marina Vallarta is a calmer, resort-style district, with restaurants along the docks, a golf course and several marinas where boat tours depart. That makes the Westin convenient for the dolphin tour that checks in at the marina and for whale-watching departures in season. The airport is about a thirteen-minute drive, so arrival and departure days are easy.
For the Old Town and the Malecón, plan on a taxi, rideshare or transfer of around twenty-five minutes for dinners and sunsets, since this is a place to settle in rather than to walk out into the cobbled streets.
The rooms and the feel
The choice of room types is the main strength. Couples can look at the Junior Suites or the adults-only swim-up pool suite, while larger groups and families can use the Family Room, the multi-bedroom Suites or the Penthouses, which give space to spread out.
Pools and a private beach make it easy to spend a full day on site, and the children's pool and swim-up bar suit different ages in the same group. Dining on site is limited to two restaurants, so most guests mix hotel meals with trips to the marina promenade or into town.
Who it suits and what to know: families, multigenerational groups and couples who want resort comfort and room to relax, and who are happy to take transport for sightseeing. Book early for December to March, when the bay is busiest, and ask about the rate plan, since inclusions and meal options can differ between rates.
If you want to wander out of the lobby into cafes and nightlife, an Old Town or Zona Romántica hotel will suit better. For boat days, golf and beach time with an easy airport run, this is a strong all-round choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with cabanas
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children's pool
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Family rooms and multi-bedroom suites
- ✓Walk to the golf club and lighthouse
Good questions
Where is The Westin Puerto Vallarta?+
At Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 in Marina Vallarta, near the airport, the marina and the Marina Vallarta Golf Club.
How far is it from the Malecón?+
Around a twenty-five minute drive, so plan taxis, rideshares or transfers for the Old Town.
Does it suit families?+
Yes. It has a children's pool, a swim-up bar and room types such as a Family Room that sleeps up to eight and larger suites.
