What We Love
- All rooms have balconies or a terrace.
- There are three golf courses are nearby.
- Sending the baby sharks to the Kids Club for piñatas, treasure hunts & movies.
Things to Know
- It's 45 minutes from the airport.
- Downtown Puerto Vallarta is just 15 minutes away for shopping & more vacay fun.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
Resort Details
- CapriEnjoy a variety of Italian cuisine.
- Don QuijoteServing Spanish specialties.
- KyotoEnjoy a delicious sushi bar.
- La FuenteInternational buffet.
- Los ArcosGrill-style dining offering a variety of steak and seafood.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Aqua Bar, located near the pool.
- Snack Bar.
- La Cantina Bar serves the best tequila in the region, plus Mexican snacks.
- Various Restaurants
Please note: operating hours, dress codes and reservation requirements may vary. Please contact hotel directly for specifics.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Business services†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking†
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite†
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- This resort can handle it all, big or small. The designated wedding planner will help you make that special event truly one to remember.
Please contact the front desk for more info.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental †
- Children's poolThere is one children's pool onsite.
- Children's program, onsiteChildren's facilities include one pool with a water slide, a playground and the Barcy Kid’s Club. The list of activities includes: Handcrafts, video games, table games, coloring books, music, movies, painting, games at the pool and the beach. Little ones from 5 to 12 years old can take part of this club, which has daily supervised activities.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tubThere are two outdoor hot tubs.
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water SportsWater aerobics, water volley ball, water polo, snorkeling, boogie boarding and kayaking.
- PoolThere are 4 onsite swimming pools. One sports pool, two family-friendly pools and one children's pool. Some of the pools also include swim-up bars.
- Spa †
- Steam bath
- Tennis courtThe resort has one tennis court onsite.
- Golf †A golf course is located within 15 miles of the property.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Overrated
Would not stay her again. This hotel was about 45-60mins from airport and to go into the city was always a 30-45min drive. Good thing is the Ubers were super cheap. Always paid $10-$15 to go anywhere. The taxis located everywhere were at least $25 no matter where you went. The food was the worst at the hotel. Highly recommend staying somewhere closer to town with better food.
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Excellent
Rooms and Restaurants were both very close to a beautiful beach with the perfect amopunt of waves to swim in!!
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Average - Not worth it
I arrived at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday, April 16th, shortly after 4:00 PM. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a staff member who opened the door to my Uber—an appreciated gesture that set a positive first impression. However, the check-in process was less efficient. Although I was the only guest at the reception area, I had to wait a couple of minutes before being assisted. Once helped, the receptionist was courteous and thorough, providing a comprehensive overview of the resort’s amenities via a detailed pamphlet. This included information about pool and Jacuzzi hours, nightly entertainment, gym access, restaurant hours (including buffet and à la carte options), room service, and general rules regarding towels, lounge chairs, and room keys. Unfortunately, towel cards were unavailable at check-in. I was advised to request towels directly at the towel station by giving my room number, which wasn’t ideal because when we did exactly that the gentleman handing out the towels ask for the towel cards and it got complicated…—especially when traveling with children eager to swim right away. The room itself was acceptable. Although I had reserved two queen beds, we were given a king bed and a pull-out couch in a separate sitting area. It wasn’t what I expected, but it worked out fine, especially since my daughter didn’t mind sharing the bed. The bathroom design was somewhat impractical: it featured only a partial glass door and lacked proper ventilation, causing steam to build up quickly and water to splash onto the floor due to the strong shower pressure. When attempting to make a dinner reservation for Friday, I encountered further challenges. The concierge was unable to book in advance and informed me that reservations could only be made the same day. Despite her assurance that there would be availability, by the time I returned the morning of our desired reservation, the restaurant was fully booked, with only a 9:30 PM slot remaining—far too late for young children. Additionally, other à la carte dining options were not suitable for my kids, which limited our choices significantly. The concierge was not particularly helpful or friendly during this interaction, which added to the frustration. The resort’s pools were pleasant, and the pool bar staff were friendly and accommodating. Dining at the buffet was average. While the food was not exceptional, it was generally acceptable. My children were able to find something to eat at most meals, although seafood night proved more difficult, prompting us to dine in town instead. Overall, my experience at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta was mixed. While there were some positive moments—such as the friendly poolside service and decent room amenities—several operational shortcomings, including reservation limitations, check-in inefficiencies, and the room layout, detracted from the overall stay. Given the range of options available in Puerto Vallarta, I’m unlikely to return or seek out another property within the Barcelo chain.
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Ceasar! Top notch
Ceasar ceaser!!! If you come here u have to stay premium and see ceaser every single day! Made the entire experience top notch. Best part of the entire stay. Ceasar ceasar Ceasar! When u come to barcelo puertoa vallarta make sure that you ask for ceasar! Very best at what he does.
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Stay somewhere else
The rooms smelled of mold. The AC and electricity would cut in and out. The staff refused to sell any American alcohol at the pool until maybe 1 but would obviously sell to the Hispanic/mexican clients. Management didn’t care at all. We paid for all inclusive and didn’t get it. There is no room service included, food was not very good. The pool was nice, the pool staff was entertaining and nice but the bar staff and management was awful. Did not feel safe in the room, our slider was broken, we have small kids asked for a different room, were told we couldn’t have one- mind you it was a balcony and the slider to the balcony didn’t lock nor shut - very dangerous - very far would neve stay here again we left early
- AdvisorySpring Break groups, unaccompanied minors or students without an adult chaperone will not be allowed at this hotel. You must be 18 years old to check-in.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed