If your ideal Puerto Vallarta trip starts with sand underfoot and the Pacific on your doorstep, this list is for you. It covers everything from a downtown Malecon boutique hotel to all-inclusive resorts with private beach areas, kids' clubs, spas and evening entertainment. Whether you want a quiet suite with a kitchen or a full resort day, there is a beachfront base to match.
Every hotel here qualifies as beachfront, whether by a private beach area, an oceanfront setting, a beach just steps away, or a direct beachfront description. We then looked at guest ratings, facilities and room types so you can see who each stay suits.
Vallarta Shores Beach Hotel is a beachfront stay with a private beach area and a guest rating of 9.4 from 397 reviews. Suites and apartments each have a kitchen, the top suites and penthouses have private pools, and select suites include private chef service. Shared spaces include an outdoor pool, a heated pool and a hot tub/Jacuzzi, and the spa offers massage and yoga classes. WiFi and parking are free, which suits a longer, self-guided stay.
Hilton Vallarta Riviera is a beachfront all-inclusive resort with a private beach area and a 9.1 guest rating. Swimming, outdoor and heated pools and a pool bar keep the day easy, and the kids' club and pool toys keep younger guests busy. The spa offers massage, sauna, hammam and hot tub, and yoga, fitness classes and aerobics add variety. Adults-only ocean-view rooms are available, and evenings bring live music and a nightclub/DJ. WiFi and parking are free.
The name says it plainly: The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel sits in downtown Puerto Vallarta's Malecon area, with breakfast included in the stay. This four-star boutique address, rated 9 from 1,640 reviews, offers suites with full kitchens and balconies, two penthouses with private pools, and a sun terrace for slow mornings. Fishing, diving and snorkelling, a tour desk and walking and bike tours help you explore, while a 24-hour front desk and security add peace of mind.
Costa Sur is an oceanfront all-inclusive resort with a private beach area, so the water is part of every day. Snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing are all available on site, and two outdoor pools offer a calmer alternative. Spa treatments, massage and yoga classes fill quieter hours, while live music and bingo set the evening mood. Every room type has a kitchenette, family suites sleep up to six, and WiFi and parking are free.
Hacienda Buenaventura puts the beach steps away and runs a free shuttle to it, which makes it an easy all-inclusive choice for sand-and-sea days. Back at the hotel, three restaurants serve traditional Mexican cuisine, and the swimming pool, outdoor pool and heated pool give you plenty of room to unwind. The spa adds a hot tub and a Temázcal sauna. Guests rate this four-star hotel 8.6 from 1,017 reviews, and the airport is about 5 minutes away.
Canto del Sol is a five-star beachfront resort that provides sun loungers and umbrellas, so a day by the water needs no planning. Away from the sand you'll find outdoor, heated and rooftop pools, a tennis club with eight courts, and three specialty restaurants alongside a bar and snack bar. Families get a kids' club, playground and babysitting services, and adults can book massage or time in the steam room. Studios and suites have kitchens or kitchenettes.
The Westin Resort & Spa brings a beachfront stay to Marina Vallarta, where 478 guests give this four-star resort an 8.4 rating. Beach umbrellas and beach toys are provided, and snorkeling is on site. Golf and tennis lessons are also on site, and there is a swimming pool plus a separate exercise/lap pool. Families can use supervised childcare/activities and a playground, while spa services, a sauna, steam room and hot tub/Jacuzzi suit grown-ups. Some suites have private pools, plunge pools or private spa tubs.
Decide first whether you want all-inclusive or a kitchen-equipped suite. Hacienda Buenaventura, Costa Sur, Canto del Sol and Hilton Vallarta Riviera are all-inclusive, while Paramar and Vallarta Shores lean toward self-catering suites.
Travelling with children? Canto del Sol and Hilton Vallarta Riviera have kids' clubs, The Westin has supervised childcare/activities, and Costa Sur offers family suites sleeping up to six.
If you plan to rent a car, Paramar, Costa Sur, Hilton Vallarta Riviera and Vallarta Shores include free parking, while The Westin's self parking carries a surcharge.
Arriving by air? Hacienda Buenaventura is about 5 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport, which makes for a short first and last day.
For a private-pool stay, look at Paramar's two penthouses, the top suites and penthouses at Vallarta Shores, or the selected Westin suites with private pools, plunge pools or private spa tubs.
Frequently asked questions
Which beachfront hotels in Puerto Vallarta are all-inclusive?
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm, Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort, Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive and Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort are all all-inclusive.
Which beachfront resorts suit families?
Canto del Sol has a kids' club, playground and babysitting services. Hilton Vallarta Riviera has a kids' club and pool toys. The Westin offers supervised childcare/activities and a playground, and Costa Sur has family suites sleeping up to six.
Are there beachfront stays with a kitchen in the room?
Yes. Paramar has suites with full kitchens, Vallarta Shores has suites and apartments that each have a kitchen, and Costa Sur has a kitchenette in every room type. Canto del Sol has studios and suites with kitchens or kitchenettes.
Which hotels offer free parking?
Paramar, Costa Sur, Hilton Vallarta Riviera and Vallarta Shores all offer free parking. The Westin's self parking carries a surcharge.
Is there an adults-only option?
Hilton Vallarta Riviera has adults-only ocean-view rooms available, along with evening entertainment that includes live music and a nightclub/DJ.
Can I book these hotels with a live agent?
Yes. BookResorts.com shows live rates online and has booking agents available 24/7 to help with your reservation.
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