Updated January 2024
These are the best Puerto Vallarta beach hotels for anyone seeking fun in the sun. Make it a Puerto Vallarta waterfront hotel with a luxurious spa and you will truly be able to relax on your beach vacation. Family friendly or adults only resorts in Puerto Vallarta are looking forward to making your beach vacation the best it can be.
About Puerto Vallarta: PV as it is also known, is one of the oldest and well known tourist towns on the Pacific side of Mexico. The beaches of course are what attracts so many tourists year after year. The cruise ship industry makes Puerto Vallarta part of their destinations as it is rich in history, beauty, spectacular sunsets and so much more.
Things to do: El Malecon is an absolute must see. Totally renovated in 2011, it is a beautiful boardwalk that is especially impressive in the evenings to watch a spectacular Puerto Vallarta sunset from. El Centro or the old town is always an attraction with lots to see and do. Much work is being done to improve it in many ways. If you have not been to Puerto Vallarta in a while, you may want to make it one of your waterfront vacation destinations!
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta: Dry season in Puerto Vallarta is from November to May. Wet season is mostly July to end of September but the west coast does not suffer from hurricanes in the same way as the east coast of Mexico. However... Please do your research to ensure you are well prepared. Here are the Puerto Vallarta annual weather averages
Related Pages: Best Mexico Waterfront Hotels
The only 5 Diamond award rated hotel from AAA in Puerto Vallarta, this beach hotel has one of the most beautiful infinity pools you will find anywhere. The pool is located on the hotel's rooftop offering one of the most beautiful and relaxing waterfront views in PV. Nestled against the forest you feel a bit closer to nature. Shuttle service is available. The world class Spa Imagine offers soothing treatments in a superb environment. An adult only all inclusive hotel ensures a first class romantic vacation.
A 4 Diamond AAA award winning hotel, The Villa Premiere is an adult only romantic hotel. With one of the best locations, this Puerto Vallarta beach hotel offers fine dining, a beautiful beach, easy access to historic town of Puerto Vallarta. The infinity pool is relaxing with great ocean views. Choose in room scent aromatherapy if you wish. The Mind and Soul Spa is a leader in body treatments. You may also enjoy the steam room or sauna. The salon will make you look your very best for a romantic evening. Butler service as well as 24 hour concierge ensure your vacation is what it should be. A vacation!
A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner makes this Puerto Vallarta family friendly all inclusive beach hotel a very good choice. Enjoy fantastic Puerto Vallarta sunsets from your ocean view room. Your kids will enjoy the Kids Club with swimming pool, playground, mini golf and more. Parents can enjoy tennis, adults only heated pool, solarium Jacuzzi, and of course the Zen Set Spa. A fitness centre will keep you in shape and offers aerobics classes. A very balanced hotel for everyone to enjoy. Watch the video for more details.
A Family friendly 4.5 Star Puerto Vallarta beach hotel with a TripAdvisor Certificate of excellence. Located just steps to the Marina Vallarta but best of all, the Marina Vallarta golf course. Imagine golf in the morning, strolling the marina and enjoying the beach and romantic stroll on the beach with PV sunsets in the evening. Offering extremely large oceanfront infinity pool, adults only pool as well as a kids pool. The Ohtli Spa offers great services and a 22,000 square foot facility. It is recognized as one of the best spas in Mexico. An excellent choice for families seeking luxury, fun in the sun, golf, beach and more.
Located on Banderas Bay on one of the very best beaches in Puerto Vallarta, this award winning family friendly beachfront hotel is an excellent all inclusive resort. Plenty of activities for kids and teens. You will enjoy the large swimming pool with swim up bar but also a shallow area for children. The family will enjoy water sports, a playground as well as other activities. The Nakawe Spa is surrounded by lovely gardens that will calm your senses. Enjoy the steam room, sauna as well as relaxation pool while the kids are enjoying their activities at the kids club.
Located on an 85 acre preserve on a beautiful beach in Puerto Vallarta, this family friendly, 5 star luxury spa resort is just minutes outside of PV. You may choose from all inclusive or not. The sprawling pool is sure to please everyone. This waterfront spa hotel offers whirlpool or jetted tubs in all suites. The luxury hotel shares the property and Spa Imagine with the 5 Diamond Mousai hotel. If you are looking forward to fine dining and an excellent selection of wine, you can choose from their selection of 230 fine wines from their wine cellar. Luxury and family friendly will make this a waterfront vacation to remember.
One of the family friendly Puerto Vallarta beach hotels, it shares the same great location as the adults only Secrets Vallarta Bay Todo Incluido. The family will enjoy any of the 3 pools as well as the outdoor whirlpool. The fully supervised Explorer's club for kids offers many activities. Teenagers will also enjoy activities at the Core Zone Teen's Club. Also, there is wholesome entertainment for the whole family. The 14,000 square foot world class Secrets Spa by Pevonia® is sure to bring a smile to parents seeking some relaxation time as well. This AAA 4 Diamond beach hotel checks off all the boxes for a fun family vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
This 4.5 Star as well as 4 Diamond AAA adults only Puerto Vallarta beach hotel sits on the beautiful Bandaras Bay with golden sand. It is sure to please romantic couples wanting to stroll the beach in the early mornings or sunset evenings. Walking distance to the famous El Malecon Boardwalk makes it even better. The world class 14,000 square foot world class Secrets Spa by Pevonia® is truly one of the best spas in PV offering a wide variety of massages, hydrotherapy and salon treatments. Getting pampered never felt so good. Their trademark is Unlimited Luxury®. With Unlimited luxury® you will also have full access to the Now Amber hotel. With so much to offer in an adults only spa resort you can rest assured this is one of the best Puerto Vallarta beach hotels.
Enjoy the luxury of this all inclusive 4.5 start Puerto Vallarta beach hotel a little ways out of city center but with its own private cove. Tropical forests as well as hillsides coddle this resort beautiful location. For those seeking time away from the city this could very well be the perfect PV waterfront destination. A family friendly hotel and spa, the Hyatt Ziva offers 5 beautiful oceanfront infinity pools and 2 kiddie pools. Choose and adult only pool if you wish. A great variety of beachfront restaurants and bars with spectacular PV sunsets makes this all inclusive resort a very good choice. The Kids Club will keep the young ones entertained with arts and crafts, swimming and nature activities and much more. The spa is fair and will certainly satisfy most individuals. A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner and we think you will feel the same way.
A family friendly resort with TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence award makes this family owned resort a very good choice. Sitting on the sandy beach at Bandaras Bay in the heart of PV's hotel zone, close to downtown Puerto Vallarta, the location is lovely for those who love the convenience of being close to shopping and nightlife. Tropical gardens , fountains and 2 lovely pools create an oasis in the city. The Bay Breeze Spa and Salon offers many services to ensure relaxation and beautification. The kids will enjoy the Kids Club and everyone can enjoy some tennis as well. A very focused staff will work hard to ensure an excellent Puerto Vallarta beach vacation.