If you want to arrive in Puerto Vallarta and leave the planning to someone else, these five all-inclusive resorts are a good place to start. They range from three to five stars and bring together pools, restaurants, bars, spas and evening entertainment. Some add beachfront access, kids' clubs, tennis or water activities.
Every resort here offers all-inclusive stays in Puerto Vallarta. We then looked at each property's own amenities, star category and guest rating to show what the stay is like.
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort,Puerto Vallarta is a four-star beachfront resort with a private beach area and a 9.1 guest rating. Swimming, outdoor and heated pools come with a pool bar, and a kids' club and swimming pool toys keep younger guests busy. The spa has massage, sauna, hammam and hot tub, with yoga, fitness classes and aerobics too. Adults-only ocean-view rooms are available. Evenings feature live music and a nightclub/DJ, and free WiFi and free parking are included.
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm - All Inclusive is a four-star all-inclusive hotel rated 8.6 from 1,017 reviews. Three restaurants serve traditional Mexican cuisine, and a bar, snack bar and pool bar round out the options. Guests can alternate between a swimming pool, an outdoor pool and a heated pool, then unwind at the spa with its hot tub and Temázcal sauna. The beach is steps away with a free shuttle, and the airport is about 5 minutes away.
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort is a four-star, oceanfront stay with a private beach area and an 8.6 guest rating. Two outdoor pools anchor the days, alongside snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing on site, plus spa treatments, massage services and yoga classes. Evenings bring live music and bingo. Every room type has a kitchenette, and family suites sleep up to six. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, which keeps arrival simple.
Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive is a five-star beachfront resort with sun loungers and umbrellas and an 8.4 guest rating. Pool time comes in three forms: outdoor, heated and rooftop. Tennis fans have a club with eight courts, and three specialty restaurants plus a bar and snack bar handle dining. Families can use the kids' club, playground and babysitting services, while the spa offers massage services and a steam room. Studios and suites have kitchens or kitchenettes, and free WiFi is included.
Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive is a three-star option with an 8.2 guest rating, and its all-inclusive stays come with plenty to fill the day. Three outdoor pools have sun loungers and umbrellas, while four restaurants, a beach bar and a poolside bar cover meals and drinks. Families get supervised childcare/activities and an on-site playground; others can book tennis lessons, play beach volleyball, visit the full-service spa, or head to the nightclub after dark. Free WiFi and free self parking are included.
Decide first whether you want a beachfront setting, a pool-centered stay or a mix. Canto del Sol, Costa Sur and Hilton Vallarta Riviera are all beachfront or oceanfront, while Hacienda Buenaventura is steps from the beach with a free shuttle.
Traveling with children? Canto del Sol and Hilton Vallarta Riviera have kids' clubs, and Crown Paradise Club offers supervised childcare/activities and an on-site playground.
If you plan to cook or snack in your room, Costa Sur has a kitchenette in every room type, and Canto del Sol has studios and suites with kitchens or kitchenettes.
Active travelers can choose by activity: tennis at Canto del Sol or Crown Paradise Club, and snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing at Costa Sur.
Not sure which room or plan suits you? BookResorts.com's 24/7 booking agents can help you compare options before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hacienda Buenaventura from the airport?
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm - All Inclusive is about 5 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The beach is also steps away, with a free shuttle.
Which all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta have kids' clubs or childcare?
Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive and Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort both have a kids' club. Canto del Sol also has a playground and babysitting services. Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive offers supervised childcare/activities and an on-site playground.
Crown Paradise Club, Costa Sur, Canto del Sol and Hilton Vallarta Riviera all include free WiFi.
Which resorts offer spa services?
All five have spa facilities. Crown Paradise Club has a full-service spa. Hacienda Buenaventura has a hot tub and Temázcal sauna. Costa Sur offers massage services and yoga classes. Canto del Sol has massage services and a steam room. Hilton Vallarta Riviera has massage, sauna, hammam and a hot tub.