Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
US$308
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
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US$308
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive average US$242 in the cheapest month (September) and US$374 in the most expensive month (April), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$278 |
| February | US$330 |
| March | US$327 |
| April | US$374 |
| May | US$330 |
| June | US$295 |
| July | US$294 |
| August | US$287 |
| September | US$242 |
| October | US$261 |
| November | US$308 |
| December | US$333 |
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Most expensive: April (~US$374)
Cheapest: September (~US$242)
About this property
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor tennis court. Guests can catch a ride to near...
Amenities
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor tennis court. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 5 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 517 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Location
Located in Punta de Mita, Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Punta de Mita Beach and 5 minutes from Destiladeras Beach.
What's nearby
Bay of Banderas(0.5 Miles)
Playa La Lancha(0.7 Miles)
Punta de Mita Beach(1 Miles)
Punta de Mita Sea Pool(2.3 Miles)
El Anclote Beach(3 Miles)
Destiladeras Beach(3.1 Miles)
Punta Mita Golf Course(3.7 Miles)
Pacifico Golf Course(3.8 Miles)
Careyeros Beach(4 Miles)
Punta Mita Golf Club(4 Miles)
Punta Mita Adventures(4.1 Miles)
Playa Destiladeras(4.1 Miles)
Litibu Golf Course(4.4 Miles)
Higuera Golf Club(4.7 Miles)
La Cruz Square(6.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)(21.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Tennis courts
Location
Carretera Punta de Mita Km. 11.5, Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexico
Bay of Banderas (0.5 Miles)
Playa La Lancha (0.7 Miles)
Punta de Mita Beach (1 Miles)
Punta de Mita Sea Pool (2.3 Miles)
El Anclote Beach (3 Miles)
Destiladeras Beach (3.1 Miles)
Room options
8
Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Panoramic Ocean View Suite Single Use
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
6
Deluxe Ocean View Single Use
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Deluxe Single Use
Room details
2 Double Beds
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
333 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
7
Panoramic Ocean View Suite *Junior Suite, Balcony
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
7
Deluxe Room, Oceanfront (View)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Deluxe
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
333 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Family Selection Junior Suite Single Use
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
409 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
7
Junior Suite Single Use
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
11
Family Selection Junior Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
409 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
409 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
9
Deluxe Ocean View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 3
333 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
Guest reviews of Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
8
Good
Based on 1,001 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
0%
Couple
43%
Family
39%
Group
14%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, travellers consistently praise the welcoming staff, family-friendly pools and a beautiful, surfable beach, while noting the hillside layout with many stairs, dated rooms, and crowded dining with hard-to-get dinner reservations.
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What guests think
At Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, travellers consistently praise the welcoming staff, family-friendly pools and a beautiful, surfable beach, while noting the hillside layout with many stairs, dated rooms, and crowded dining with hard-to-get dinner reservations.
Cleanliness and maintenance feel inconsistent, with some areas spotless while others suffer from pool hygiene issues, musty odors, or faulty air conditioning and plumbing. The jungle setting and small cove beach are highlights, yet the remote location and occasional loud wedding or show music can be inconvenient. Overall, expect an active, scenic resort stay that suits beach lovers more than travelers seeking effortless dining and contemporary rooms.
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Facilities
Multiple pools (adult and kids’ slides) and a small protected beach with surf are popular, but loungers run out early and some pools show maintenance or cleanliness issues. The hillside layout means many stairs and no elevators, and day passes can add crowds.
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Karyn
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 11 nights
Loved the buffet and pools. The beach was sandy, lots of chairs, a bar, and an ocean pool which was great for the little kids to play in and it also had swings. The staff were so friendly and they had a full gym set up.
Loved the buffet and pools. The beach was sandy, lots of chairs, a bar, and an ocean pool which was great for the little kids to play in and it also had swings. The staff were so friendly and they had a full gym set up.
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OSCAR E
24 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excelente atención, alberca para niños con toboganes en muy buen estado, una playa muy limpia y tranquila para niños pequeños
Excelente atención, alberca para niños con toboganes en muy buen estado, una playa muy limpia y tranquila para niños pequeños
8
Jennifer
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Overall the resort was fantastic. Terence was great and helped us with anything we needed. We loved the salt water pool, swings, quiet pool and food selection. The entertainment was excellent. The only thing that would have made it better was the quiet pool water level was low most of the time we were there and so the water wasn't being filtered and was filthy.
Overall the resort was fantastic. Terence was great and helped us with anything we needed. We loved the salt water pool, swings, quiet pool and food selection. The entertainment was excellent. The only thing that would have made it better was the quiet pool water level was low most of the time we were there and so the water wasn't being filtered and was filthy.
10
Lani
25 Jan 2024
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Stayed 14 nights
The beach is a spectacular little oasis of sand, shallow clear waters, and at one end you will find fantastic waves for surf or boogie board. You can walk to the south beach for 1 km.to get excercise. There are many palapas that provide shade and several comfy loungers. There is now a pickle ball court that we found well maintained. The jungles around the property are beautiful and filled with an array of tropical birds.
The beach is a spectacular little oasis of sand, shallow clear waters, and at one end you will find fantastic waves for surf or boogie board. You can walk to the south beach for 1 km.to get excercise. There are many palapas that provide shade and several comfy loungers. There is now a pickle ball court that we found well maintained. The jungles around the property are beautiful and filled with an array of tropical birds.
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Jeff
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful people and excellent food selections, but facility a bit tired and dated. Also, insufficient capacity at beach/poolside for people wanting deck/lounge chairs.
Wonderful people and excellent food selections, but facility a bit tired and dated. Also, insufficient capacity at beach/poolside for people wanting deck/lounge chairs.
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Katharine
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was excellent, especially our Expedia concierge Jessy! He checked in with us every day and was so helpful. We also enjoyed the 4pm food and drink resort activity classes. The proximity to the beach was the highlight of the trip though! Loved that they had boogie boards and surf boards for guests to use. The saltwater pool is also wonderful. The main negative is the noise, every night we were there (Mon-Thurs) there was a wedding with loud music right outside our room until 11 or 12pm. It was so loud that the room would actually vibrate. That was not great.
Staff was excellent, especially our Expedia concierge Jessy! He checked in with us every day and was so helpful. We also enjoyed the 4pm food and drink resort activity classes. The proximity to the beach was the highlight of the trip though! Loved that they had boogie boards and surf boards for guests to use. The saltwater pool is also wonderful. The main negative is the noise, every night we were there (Mon-Thurs) there was a wedding with loud music right outside our room until 11 or 12pm. It was so loud that the room would actually vibrate. That was not great.
10
Alexandra Madison
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great bang for your buck. Beach and pools were lovely, but you need to be up early to get a spot. Food was good, lots of walking around the resort, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues! Overall we would stay again!
Great bang for your buck. Beach and pools were lovely, but you need to be up early to get a spot. Food was good, lots of walking around the resort, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues! Overall we would stay again!
8
Lindsey
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
This sprawling property offers ample space to explore, with beautiful beaches and inviting pools. Tip: Be sure to grab your towels early in the morning. While the rainy season in August can bring power outages and occasional flooding, the property's natural beauty still shines through. Unfortunately, the property's hilly terrain and numerous stairs may pose challenges for guests with disabilities. The on-site baby care was a convenient feature for families with young children. The food was enjoyable, though we found the menu a bit repetitive after a week and a half. Overall, this property is a great choice for those seeking a spacious getaway, but be prepared for potential weather-related inconveniences.
This sprawling property offers ample space to explore, with beautiful beaches and inviting pools. Tip: Be sure to grab your towels early in the morning. While the rainy season in August can bring power outages and occasional flooding, the property's natural beauty still shines through. Unfortunately, the property's hilly terrain and numerous stairs may pose challenges for guests with disabilities. The on-site baby care was a convenient feature for families with young children. The food was enjoyable, though we found the menu a bit repetitive after a week and a half. Overall, this property is a great choice for those seeking a spacious getaway, but be prepared for potential weather-related inconveniences.
6
Sophia Regina Gelsomina
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
This was a solid 3 star for us. The absolute best feature of the resort is the beach without a doubt. Clean soft sand, no coral just some rocks, great swimming and snorkelling if you know where to go. My note for this would be that they do not put out nearly enough chairs on the beach there needs to be double. The resort is on the smaller side but the capacity It can hold makes It feel smaller. Over the weekend we stayed there we felt cramped and It was very difficult for us to get reservations anywhere due to the amount of people in the resort for 4/10 days we stayed. The resort is open to the locals in Mexico which I think is great however once the locals filled the resort up It is extremely loud and crowded and does not feel like a 4 star resort in the slightest there are no quiet spaces on the property especially once the evening music starts. The food was excellent I have no complaints there. Not the biggest variety It does get old after 10 days but the quality of food itself was amazing. Every single staff member was AMAZING. The plumbing is awful and there is very obvious maintenance that needs to be done that doesn’t seem to be getting done fast enough. Toilet seats missing, the showers in the rooms are terrible. The maids only make your bed and give you more towels. Our sheets were not changed once in the 10 days we were there. Overall this is criticism to the owners and facility itself. Price does not match experience in our opinion.
This was a solid 3 star for us. The absolute best feature of the resort is the beach without a doubt. Clean soft sand, no coral just some rocks, great swimming and snorkelling if you know where to go. My note for this would be that they do not put out nearly enough chairs on the beach there needs to be double. The resort is on the smaller side but the capacity It can hold makes It feel smaller. Over the weekend we stayed there we felt cramped and It was very difficult for us to get reservations anywhere due to the amount of people in the resort for 4/10 days we stayed. The resort is open to the locals in Mexico which I think is great however once the locals filled the resort up It is extremely loud and crowded and does not feel like a 4 star resort in the slightest there are no quiet spaces on the property especially once the evening music starts. The food was excellent I have no complaints there. Not the biggest variety It does get old after 10 days but the quality of food itself was amazing. Every single staff member was AMAZING. The plumbing is awful and there is very obvious maintenance that needs to be done that doesn’t seem to be getting done fast enough. Toilet seats missing, the showers in the rooms are terrible. The maids only make your bed and give you more towels. Our sheets were not changed once in the 10 days we were there. Overall this is criticism to the owners and facility itself. Price does not match experience in our opinion.
8
Anna
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
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Cleanliness
Guests disagree on cleanliness: many found rooms and grounds very clean, while others reported cloudy or dirty pools, flies around buffet food, musty smells, and occasional pests.
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ARTURO
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
La playa muy sucia y no la limpian. Huele a pez descompuesto
La playa muy sucia y no la limpian. Huele a pez descompuesto
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jesus
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
1. The buffet was full of flies on the food. 2. Reservations are required at fine dining, during my five-day stay, I was only able to reserve once. It was booked everyday. 3. There were cockroaches in our room. 4. Our door fobs bracelet disprogram. With a cring baby we had to go to the lobby to get it reprogrammed.
1. The buffet was full of flies on the food. 2. Reservations are required at fine dining, during my five-day stay, I was only able to reserve once. It was booked everyday. 3. There were cockroaches in our room. 4. Our door fobs bracelet disprogram. With a cring baby we had to go to the lobby to get it reprogrammed.
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Fabiola
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I liked the beautiful pool by the beach. I was disappointed about the ocean view from my balcony, the only thing I could see was the wall. The room had a weird smell. I made a reservation for three nights but I decided to go to another resort after the first night. I wanted to go to the buffet for breakfast but there was a very long line. I have been to several resorts and this is the first time I had to get in line to have breakfast. I couldn’t sleep the night that I spent there because there were service carts going back and forth in the hallway, very noisy. The Expedia concierge did a great job trying to find me a better room although the resort was not what I was expecting.
I liked the beautiful pool by the beach. I was disappointed about the ocean view from my balcony, the only thing I could see was the wall. The room had a weird smell. I made a reservation for three nights but I decided to go to another resort after the first night. I wanted to go to the buffet for breakfast but there was a very long line. I have been to several resorts and this is the first time I had to get in line to have breakfast. I couldn’t sleep the night that I spent there because there were service carts going back and forth in the hallway, very noisy. The Expedia concierge did a great job trying to find me a better room although the resort was not what I was expecting.
8
Jennifer
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Overall the resort was fantastic. Terence was great and helped us with anything we needed. We loved the salt water pool, swings, quiet pool and food selection. The entertainment was excellent. The only thing that would have made it better was the quiet pool water level was low most of the time we were there and so the water wasn't being filtered and was filthy.
Overall the resort was fantastic. Terence was great and helped us with anything we needed. We loved the salt water pool, swings, quiet pool and food selection. The entertainment was excellent. The only thing that would have made it better was the quiet pool water level was low most of the time we were there and so the water wasn't being filtered and was filthy.
2
Parviz
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Besides a great view of their beach, the resort needs an overall corrections! Some of their restaurants roofs were leaking when rain was coming! The pedestrian passages thru the buildings and outsides were dirty and their ambience filled with bad smell! The given bedrooms were not cleaned thoroughly. We didn’t feel comfortable living in them. The variety of food selections were very limited and the taste and quality of foods were very poor. And because of its distance from city and lack of souvenirs stores, we had a hard time going anywhere to roam around. And finally, travelling to the purchased attractions and back were separate from their cost of expensive attractions! we’re not going back!
Besides a great view of their beach, the resort needs an overall corrections! Some of their restaurants roofs were leaking when rain was coming! The pedestrian passages thru the buildings and outsides were dirty and their ambience filled with bad smell! The given bedrooms were not cleaned thoroughly. We didn’t feel comfortable living in them. The variety of food selections were very limited and the taste and quality of foods were very poor. And because of its distance from city and lack of souvenirs stores, we had a hard time going anywhere to roam around. And finally, travelling to the purchased attractions and back were separate from their cost of expensive attractions! we’re not going back!
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Lambert
13 Jun 2024
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this hotel has lost its luster. quality of food is poor. service is extremely terrible. pool was dirty, rooms are outdated. the price point is very high for the quality you get. I will not be coming back. I was disappointed. did not receive my resort credit from the hotel.
this hotel has lost its luster. quality of food is poor. service is extremely terrible. pool was dirty, rooms are outdated. the price point is very high for the quality you get. I will not be coming back. I was disappointed. did not receive my resort credit from the hotel.
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Antonia
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This property is definitely not a 5 star resort, it’s more like a 1 star. Rooms are extremely dirty and outdated, upon our visit our rooms ac went out and staff didn’t seem to care about doing anything about it, power kept going off, flooding in rooms, dirty bathrooms(kind of disgusted by the conditions of this resort) and food, food was inedible- buffet had more flies on all food than you can imagine and room service was definitely the worst I’ve ever had. Always took 2-3 hours to deliver food and the quality of the food was terrible.
This property is definitely not a 5 star resort, it’s more like a 1 star. Rooms are extremely dirty and outdated, upon our visit our rooms ac went out and staff didn’t seem to care about doing anything about it, power kept going off, flooding in rooms, dirty bathrooms(kind of disgusted by the conditions of this resort) and food, food was inedible- buffet had more flies on all food than you can imagine and room service was definitely the worst I’ve ever had. Always took 2-3 hours to deliver food and the quality of the food was terrible.
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Andrea
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Todo muy limpio, el personal fue muuuuy amable, hasta sorprende su amabilidad. Las comida buffet estaba bien, los restaurantes de comida italiana y asiática BUENÍSIMOS. La habitación fue cómoda, a excepción del aire acondicionado, que solamente quitaba el aire caliente, pero no enfriaba, así que tarde o temprano daba calor estar en la habitación o en cualquier restaurante. Ojalá le den mantenimiento a las albercas, se ven algunos rincones ya desgastados, en la alberca de adultos no te puedes acercar a la orilla para disfrutar de la vista, porque llega olor a agua estancada. Muy buenos shows, ojalá hubiera tocado más tiempo el grupo en vivo, fue genial su show! La estancia en general fue agradable y disfrutamos mucho!
Todo muy limpio, el personal fue muuuuy amable, hasta sorprende su amabilidad. Las comida buffet estaba bien, los restaurantes de comida italiana y asiática BUENÍSIMOS. La habitación fue cómoda, a excepción del aire acondicionado, que solamente quitaba el aire caliente, pero no enfriaba, así que tarde o temprano daba calor estar en la habitación o en cualquier restaurante. Ojalá le den mantenimiento a las albercas, se ven algunos rincones ya desgastados, en la alberca de adultos no te puedes acercar a la orilla para disfrutar de la vista, porque llega olor a agua estancada. Muy buenos shows, ojalá hubiera tocado más tiempo el grupo en vivo, fue genial su show! La estancia en general fue agradable y disfrutamos mucho!
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Sophia Regina Gelsomina
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
This was a solid 3 star for us. The absolute best feature of the resort is the beach without a doubt. Clean soft sand, no coral just some rocks, great swimming and snorkelling if you know where to go. My note for this would be that they do not put out nearly enough chairs on the beach there needs to be double. The resort is on the smaller side but the capacity It can hold makes It feel smaller. Over the weekend we stayed there we felt cramped and It was very difficult for us to get reservations anywhere due to the amount of people in the resort for 4/10 days we stayed. The resort is open to the locals in Mexico which I think is great however once the locals filled the resort up It is extremely loud and crowded and does not feel like a 4 star resort in the slightest there are no quiet spaces on the property especially once the evening music starts. The food was excellent I have no complaints there. Not the biggest variety It does get old after 10 days but the quality of food itself was amazing. Every single staff member was AMAZING. The plumbing is awful and there is very obvious maintenance that needs to be done that doesn’t seem to be getting done fast enough. Toilet seats missing, the showers in the rooms are terrible. The maids only make your bed and give you more towels. Our sheets were not changed once in the 10 days we were there. Overall this is criticism to the owners and facility itself. Price does not match experience in our opinion.
This was a solid 3 star for us. The absolute best feature of the resort is the beach without a doubt. Clean soft sand, no coral just some rocks, great swimming and snorkelling if you know where to go. My note for this would be that they do not put out nearly enough chairs on the beach there needs to be double. The resort is on the smaller side but the capacity It can hold makes It feel smaller. Over the weekend we stayed there we felt cramped and It was very difficult for us to get reservations anywhere due to the amount of people in the resort for 4/10 days we stayed. The resort is open to the locals in Mexico which I think is great however once the locals filled the resort up It is extremely loud and crowded and does not feel like a 4 star resort in the slightest there are no quiet spaces on the property especially once the evening music starts. The food was excellent I have no complaints there. Not the biggest variety It does get old after 10 days but the quality of food itself was amazing. Every single staff member was AMAZING. The plumbing is awful and there is very obvious maintenance that needs to be done that doesn’t seem to be getting done fast enough. Toilet seats missing, the showers in the rooms are terrible. The maids only make your bed and give you more towels. Our sheets were not changed once in the 10 days we were there. Overall this is criticism to the owners and facility itself. Price does not match experience in our opinion.
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Anna
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally dated and show maintenance issues, with recurring reports of weak or noisy A/C, plumbing problems, musty odors, and limited or obstructed views. Noise from weddings or evening music is common in some areas.
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Grace
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet with the fresh tacos, waffles, pancakes, and omelettes. The entire facility was immaculately clean. Very much appreciated the amazing service from all of the staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, especially our concierge Terence and the restaurant managers Brayan, Oscar, and Tony. Also enjoyed the services provided from the resort photographer Rocha, had lots of fun having photo shoots. The nightly entertainment was great. Really appreciated how easy it was to schedule reservations and having late check out provided with efficient bellhop services. The beach was perfect at this resort- sandy, spacious, and usually easy to find chairs and shade. Also appreciated that the vendors were not intrusive on the beach. The only critique I would have is the food quality was only average. I did like that the sports lounge had a small buffet option open most of the day/night so you could find a snack regardless of time. They did their best to accommodate my partner's dietary restrictions but the buffets inconsistent labelling made meals a little harder to navigate. Not a lot of vegetarian options. I myself as a meat eater was not impressed with the flavor of the food, but at least there was a fair variety. Overall we enjoyed our time at the resort due to the excellent service, beautiful beach, and well maintained facilities.
We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet with the fresh tacos, waffles, pancakes, and omelettes. The entire facility was immaculately clean. Very much appreciated the amazing service from all of the staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, especially our concierge Terence and the restaurant managers Brayan, Oscar, and Tony. Also enjoyed the services provided from the resort photographer Rocha, had lots of fun having photo shoots. The nightly entertainment was great. Really appreciated how easy it was to schedule reservations and having late check out provided with efficient bellhop services. The beach was perfect at this resort- sandy, spacious, and usually easy to find chairs and shade. Also appreciated that the vendors were not intrusive on the beach. The only critique I would have is the food quality was only average. I did like that the sports lounge had a small buffet option open most of the day/night so you could find a snack regardless of time. They did their best to accommodate my partner's dietary restrictions but the buffets inconsistent labelling made meals a little harder to navigate. Not a lot of vegetarian options. I myself as a meat eater was not impressed with the flavor of the food, but at least there was a fair variety. Overall we enjoyed our time at the resort due to the excellent service, beautiful beach, and well maintained facilities.
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Carla
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms could be renovated
Rooms could be renovated
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Rhett
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Oceanview room was blocked by a tree
The Oceanview room was blocked by a tree
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John
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Resort is extremely old and run down, smells like sewage in the rooms, beds are uncomfortable and small. A/C is either non-existing in restaurants or broken. They have loud music playing until very late hours which could be heard inside our room. Food is not bad but not much selection. The worst experience for us is the departure, we booked a shuttle for 12pm and then by 12:30pm (after being told it’s coming) they told us there’s no shuttle or taxi coming for us. Place was a gong show and very disorganized, almost made us miss our flight back. We have stayed in many resorts for the same or less pricing that are much better.
Resort is extremely old and run down, smells like sewage in the rooms, beds are uncomfortable and small. A/C is either non-existing in restaurants or broken. They have loud music playing until very late hours which could be heard inside our room. Food is not bad but not much selection. The worst experience for us is the departure, we booked a shuttle for 12pm and then by 12:30pm (after being told it’s coming) they told us there’s no shuttle or taxi coming for us. Place was a gong show and very disorganized, almost made us miss our flight back. We have stayed in many resorts for the same or less pricing that are much better.
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Lori
31 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This resort was probably nice when it was first built. It’s a beautiful small beach, but the buildings were all rundown. In need of a of of upkeep. Food was average. Staff was nice. Decks small. We paid for panoramic view and it was partial ocean. You cannot sit on the decks they are so small and if you did you wouldn’t be able to see over the edge. Pillows were lumpy. Bathrooms falling apart. The adult pool was dirty and the music horrible and loud until midnight. Too much when your room faces that way. Main pool was nice. Staff was nice.
This resort was probably nice when it was first built. It’s a beautiful small beach, but the buildings were all rundown. In need of a of of upkeep. Food was average. Staff was nice. Decks small. We paid for panoramic view and it was partial ocean. You cannot sit on the decks they are so small and if you did you wouldn’t be able to see over the edge. Pillows were lumpy. Bathrooms falling apart. The adult pool was dirty and the music horrible and loud until midnight. Too much when your room faces that way. Main pool was nice. Staff was nice.
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Ryder Slade
11 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The AC doesnt work in the rooms. You can’t escape the heat.
The AC doesnt work in the rooms. You can’t escape the heat.
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JUAN CARLOS
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sin mantenimiento; viejo.
Sin mantenimiento; viejo.
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Elisabeth
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The beds and linens need updating but the staff, food, entertainment, and grounds were all wonderful.
The beds and linens need updating but the staff, food, entertainment, and grounds were all wonderful.
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Julio
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
El cuarto se ve un poco anticuado.
El cuarto se ve un poco anticuado.
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Elliott
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We really enjoyed the setting most notably the beach access. The buildings are showing their age and the overall standard has dropped since our last visit 8 years ago. The most disappointing aspect was the constant attempts to upsell us on services. We felt like most experiences were meant to extract more money from us. We won’t be going back. Lastly, the resort allowed for day passes which included busses arriving daily with people who used all access and left in the evening. Not exactly a ‘resort experience’ for those staying for a week or longer.
We really enjoyed the setting most notably the beach access. The buildings are showing their age and the overall standard has dropped since our last visit 8 years ago. The most disappointing aspect was the constant attempts to upsell us on services. We felt like most experiences were meant to extract more money from us. We won’t be going back. Lastly, the resort allowed for day passes which included busses arriving daily with people who used all access and left in the evening. Not exactly a ‘resort experience’ for those staying for a week or longer.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and attentive, with concierges often singled out. However, guests also report slow or disorganized check-in, billing or room assignment issues, pushy club/timeshare sales, and difficulty securing dinner reservations.
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Edward
10 Mar 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
They made us pay twice for a room we already paid for. When we arrived they tried to give us a small room with 2 twin beds and a garden view. We booked king suite with ocean view. I even called Expedia to confirm and they in turn med called hotel said can’t guarantee a king bed but a double bed. We got a double bed alright double single twin beds!!! We had to pay additional $1,600 for the room we already paid Expedia for!!! I heard someone tell me they were also doing this at Cabo. Then the sales pitch to buy something like time share as soon as we arrived. Don’t give us a minute or a glad of water. As they walked us to our room they told us we had to be at a certain place for bkfst. Then began their 2 1/2 hour sales pitch that was only suppose to be an hour. They are also not good at losing. The want the sale or else attitude city!!! Other than that, food was mehhh. 1 five star Italian restaurant, that’s it. Other restaurants and buffet needs to step up their game. The other employees were awesome especially housekeeping, mini bar and pool bar staff.
They made us pay twice for a room we already paid for. When we arrived they tried to give us a small room with 2 twin beds and a garden view. We booked king suite with ocean view. I even called Expedia to confirm and they in turn med called hotel said can’t guarantee a king bed but a double bed. We got a double bed alright double single twin beds!!! We had to pay additional $1,600 for the room we already paid Expedia for!!! I heard someone tell me they were also doing this at Cabo. Then the sales pitch to buy something like time share as soon as we arrived. Don’t give us a minute or a glad of water. As they walked us to our room they told us we had to be at a certain place for bkfst. Then began their 2 1/2 hour sales pitch that was only suppose to be an hour. They are also not good at losing. The want the sale or else attitude city!!! Other than that, food was mehhh. 1 five star Italian restaurant, that’s it. Other restaurants and buffet needs to step up their game. The other employees were awesome especially housekeeping, mini bar and pool bar staff.
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Jerome
13 Nov 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Atroz experiencia con la recepción del hotel Grand Palladium Vallarta a la llegada y salida. Solicitud injustificada de un precio adicional importante cuando nuestra agencia de viajes había transmitido las edades de los niños a través de la plataforma Hoteles.com. Pago del precio cargado sin previo aviso y después de bloquear nuestra habitación para evitar una reclamación. Imposible obtener detalles de la reserva a través de Hotels.com, no hay persona de contacto. El comportamiento de la recepción: una pena para la imagen del Palladium Hotel; Por lo demás, el hotel es bueno, la comida también, aunque la animación y el confort de la habitación (ropa de cama, insonorización de la habitación están por debajo de un Iberostar equivalente, por ejemplo).
Atroz experiencia con la recepción del hotel Grand Palladium Vallarta a la llegada y salida. Solicitud injustificada de un precio adicional importante cuando nuestra agencia de viajes había transmitido las edades de los niños a través de la plataforma Hoteles.com. Pago del precio cargado sin previo aviso y después de bloquear nuestra habitación para evitar una reclamación. Imposible obtener detalles de la reserva a través de Hotels.com, no hay persona de contacto. El comportamiento de la recepción: una pena para la imagen del Palladium Hotel; Por lo demás, el hotel es bueno, la comida también, aunque la animación y el confort de la habitación (ropa de cama, insonorización de la habitación están por debajo de un Iberostar equivalente, por ejemplo).
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Suria
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
My last time here was in September. I gave a 5 star review. This trip was full of disappointments and more expensive. Most of the staff tried hard to help with issues but the system in place needs organization! 1- We had to request the champagne provided by Expedia 5 times before it finally arrived hot in a bucket with no ice on the last day. 2- It was impossible to make dinner reservations.They send you to an app and all restaurants were booked our entire stay. Reservations close at 3 pm. Finally we speak to someone who makes us a reservation and she made it for the wrong day and time she told us. We missed the reservation.We were told to call guest services between 8-11 am to fix this. I called several times. Nobody answers. Instead of sleeping in, I was doing this. I called 0 and they told me to go meet them in person. It was 8am. No thanks! 3- Thankfully we paid extra to upgrade to Family Selection dining. We enjoyed The Nest for almost every meal since we didn’t want to do the buffet and it was our only option. 4. The Butler at Family selection was very rude. We were told to meet him to eat at the Nest. He was clueless. I explained in Spanish what I was told. He said well it seems like you know everything so just go over there! He was nasty. I just walked away. 5-Last day, running late to airport, we were told to wait for help with luggage. Nobody showed up. So we carried our own luggage through long walkways. Beautiful Property. Great Entertainment.
My last time here was in September. I gave a 5 star review. This trip was full of disappointments and more expensive. Most of the staff tried hard to help with issues but the system in place needs organization! 1- We had to request the champagne provided by Expedia 5 times before it finally arrived hot in a bucket with no ice on the last day. 2- It was impossible to make dinner reservations.They send you to an app and all restaurants were booked our entire stay. Reservations close at 3 pm. Finally we speak to someone who makes us a reservation and she made it for the wrong day and time she told us. We missed the reservation.We were told to call guest services between 8-11 am to fix this. I called several times. Nobody answers. Instead of sleeping in, I was doing this. I called 0 and they told me to go meet them in person. It was 8am. No thanks! 3- Thankfully we paid extra to upgrade to Family Selection dining. We enjoyed The Nest for almost every meal since we didn’t want to do the buffet and it was our only option. 4. The Butler at Family selection was very rude. We were told to meet him to eat at the Nest. He was clueless. I explained in Spanish what I was told. He said well it seems like you know everything so just go over there! He was nasty. I just walked away. 5-Last day, running late to airport, we were told to wait for help with luggage. Nobody showed up. So we carried our own luggage through long walkways. Beautiful Property. Great Entertainment.
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Gabriela
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Would not recommend this hotel It is expensive and it's not a 5 star hotel. They need to learn what is a good service and a good experience for their clients. Don't have enough people to provide a quality service. You have to wait more than an hour to get a table at any of the restaurants. We overpaid to get a premium or VIP service and we did not receive any additional benefit on that upgrade. Very disappointing experience.
Would not recommend this hotel It is expensive and it's not a 5 star hotel. They need to learn what is a good service and a good experience for their clients. Don't have enough people to provide a quality service. You have to wait more than an hour to get a table at any of the restaurants. We overpaid to get a premium or VIP service and we did not receive any additional benefit on that upgrade. Very disappointing experience.
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Nicholas
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Check in was very slow, and areas of the resort were understaffed at periods, leaving us waiting. Otherwise the food and rooms were great.
Check in was very slow, and areas of the resort were understaffed at periods, leaving us waiting. Otherwise the food and rooms were great.
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Kristin
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Terence Leslie was my point of contact at Grand Palladium and he was so helpful with any questions I had about our stay. We’ll definitely come back to this resort.
Terence Leslie was my point of contact at Grand Palladium and he was so helpful with any questions I had about our stay. We’ll definitely come back to this resort.
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Jesse
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were great
Staff were great
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Toribio
22 Mar 2024
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The staff try to upsell you as soon as you arrive. The road to get to the resort is full of huge potholes. You are limited to buffets unless you make reservations for the specialist restaurants. We were only able to eat at one specialty restaurant because we weren’t allowed to make reservations when we arrived, or so we were told by the receptionist at check in. Also, their walkways are extremely unsafe as they are slippery and the workers insist on doing landscaping and mopping during high transit hours.
The staff try to upsell you as soon as you arrive. The road to get to the resort is full of huge potholes. You are limited to buffets unless you make reservations for the specialist restaurants. We were only able to eat at one specialty restaurant because we weren’t allowed to make reservations when we arrived, or so we were told by the receptionist at check in. Also, their walkways are extremely unsafe as they are slippery and the workers insist on doing landscaping and mopping during high transit hours.
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Mistine Marie
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Booked my trip and then when I got there, they told me the only way to go to some of the restaurants was to purchase the higher package and then they didn’t get our reservations done but allowed us to go to the restaurants as long as we were gonna buy champagne or lobster even though the tables weren’t full. Complete scam and then had people try to corner you with a timeshare type program offering 300.00 towards towards hotel services however I booked massages and got the price and then as soon as I told him I was using my bucks they raise the price so you’re just paying for it anyway ridiculousness
Booked my trip and then when I got there, they told me the only way to go to some of the restaurants was to purchase the higher package and then they didn’t get our reservations done but allowed us to go to the restaurants as long as we were gonna buy champagne or lobster even though the tables weren’t full. Complete scam and then had people try to corner you with a timeshare type program offering 300.00 towards towards hotel services however I booked massages and got the price and then as soon as I told him I was using my bucks they raise the price so you’re just paying for it anyway ridiculousness
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Michael
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Checkin process was challenging as I booked 8 rooms four king and four double beds. I assigned names to these rooms so that couples got the king beds and friends got the double beds. I, as the host had to change rooms four times upon check in to get my guests the proper rooms which still didn’t occur.
Checkin process was challenging as I booked 8 rooms four king and four double beds. I assigned names to these rooms so that couples got the king beds and friends got the double beds. I, as the host had to change rooms four times upon check in to get my guests the proper rooms which still didn’t occur.
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Location
Set in a lush, secluded area with a small sandy cove and a surf break, far from town and attractions. Expect many stairs and hilly paths, and taxis or transfers can be pricey.
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Robert
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Loved the resort layout and food options. The buffet was wonderful. We liked most of the a la carte, it depends on what you order. Funny enough the Italian one was just ok, in my opinion. Staff was attentive, busy at times. Rooms fine. We had a nice ocean view. While there, we were side swiped by a hurricane, brought some large waves. The resort was fine, as were on a small cliff. Bottom line, I’d go back, however not cheap or easy to get into town if you want to leave resort. Oh and this was the first all inclusive where we had to book and pay for our own transportation there from the airport.
Loved the resort layout and food options. The buffet was wonderful. We liked most of the a la carte, it depends on what you order. Funny enough the Italian one was just ok, in my opinion. Staff was attentive, busy at times. Rooms fine. We had a nice ocean view. While there, we were side swiped by a hurricane, brought some large waves. The resort was fine, as were on a small cliff. Bottom line, I’d go back, however not cheap or easy to get into town if you want to leave resort. Oh and this was the first all inclusive where we had to book and pay for our own transportation there from the airport.
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Linda
3 Mar 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The staff was friendly, room bars restocked, food choices, views were great. Negatuves were many stairs to beach, pools small.
The staff was friendly, room bars restocked, food choices, views were great. Negatuves were many stairs to beach, pools small.
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Ivon
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful beach access how we not handicap friendly.
Beautiful beach access how we not handicap friendly.
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travis
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We have stayed at several Grand Palladium properties. This was by far the smallest and oldest hotel. There were less dining options than the other resorts and overall the resort was just a bit more run down with a lot of common areas lacking air conditioning. With that being said, service was excellent, the food was the best of any of the other Palladium resorts I have been to and the views and beach were outstanding.
We have stayed at several Grand Palladium properties. This was by far the smallest and oldest hotel. There were less dining options than the other resorts and overall the resort was just a bit more run down with a lot of common areas lacking air conditioning. With that being said, service was excellent, the food was the best of any of the other Palladium resorts I have been to and the views and beach were outstanding.
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Carol
25 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Everyone was so friendly. I loved the resort and the feel of the resort. It was clean. It is a little tired looking, especially in the bathrooms, and we did have a problem with brown water for a few hours one day, but overall, a decent place. If I could suggest one thing that was an inconvenience, the location. Mostly because UBER will not come pick you up because it is too far away. You had to rely on Taxis which were 50 dollars each way if you wanted to go to Puerto Vallarta. I wish the resort had better transportation to and from the airport and to and from Puerto Vallarta. Maybe an hourly shuttle service?
Everyone was so friendly. I loved the resort and the feel of the resort. It was clean. It is a little tired looking, especially in the bathrooms, and we did have a problem with brown water for a few hours one day, but overall, a decent place. If I could suggest one thing that was an inconvenience, the location. Mostly because UBER will not come pick you up because it is too far away. You had to rely on Taxis which were 50 dollars each way if you wanted to go to Puerto Vallarta. I wish the resort had better transportation to and from the airport and to and from Puerto Vallarta. Maybe an hourly shuttle service?
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Nicholas
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful ocean and beach area well kept.
Beautiful ocean and beach area well kept.
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Karen W
23 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We enjoyed our stay at the resort. Be prepared for a workout. Built into the side of a cliff, it is not flat and there are no elevators. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good, especially at Portofino and Internatuonal. Reservatuins were difficult to get with our group of 10 which was disappointing. Even if we could get a reservation for the entire group, we were unable to sit together which was even more disappointing. Portofino made an exception for our "after wedding dinner." We were able to push two tables together for eating at the buffet. The wedding was beautifully planned and executed. Again because we were a small group, my daughter and future son-in- law were unable to use their balcony of choice but, it was still very nice. The other thing was transportation. It was not provided from/to the airport since we booked through Expedia rather than the resort travel club. Not a big deal but taxis were pretty pricey...$80US for my husband and I which we expected. My other daughter and her spouse did book through the resort but were not told of the resort transportation service until their departure. They paid $145US for their taxi to the resort. Live and learn. Still it was an enjoyable week.
We enjoyed our stay at the resort. Be prepared for a workout. Built into the side of a cliff, it is not flat and there are no elevators. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good, especially at Portofino and Internatuonal. Reservatuins were difficult to get with our group of 10 which was disappointing. Even if we could get a reservation for the entire group, we were unable to sit together which was even more disappointing. Portofino made an exception for our "after wedding dinner." We were able to push two tables together for eating at the buffet. The wedding was beautifully planned and executed. Again because we were a small group, my daughter and future son-in- law were unable to use their balcony of choice but, it was still very nice. The other thing was transportation. It was not provided from/to the airport since we booked through Expedia rather than the resort travel club. Not a big deal but taxis were pretty pricey...$80US for my husband and I which we expected. My other daughter and her spouse did book through the resort but were not told of the resort transportation service until their departure. They paid $145US for their taxi to the resort. Live and learn. Still it was an enjoyable week.
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Alexandra Madison
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great bang for your buck. Beach and pools were lovely, but you need to be up early to get a spot. Food was good, lots of walking around the resort, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues! Overall we would stay again!
Great bang for your buck. Beach and pools were lovely, but you need to be up early to get a spot. Food was good, lots of walking around the resort, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues! Overall we would stay again!
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Lindsey
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
This sprawling property offers ample space to explore, with beautiful beaches and inviting pools. Tip: Be sure to grab your towels early in the morning. While the rainy season in August can bring power outages and occasional flooding, the property's natural beauty still shines through. Unfortunately, the property's hilly terrain and numerous stairs may pose challenges for guests with disabilities. The on-site baby care was a convenient feature for families with young children. The food was enjoyable, though we found the menu a bit repetitive after a week and a half. Overall, this property is a great choice for those seeking a spacious getaway, but be prepared for potential weather-related inconveniences.
This sprawling property offers ample space to explore, with beautiful beaches and inviting pools. Tip: Be sure to grab your towels early in the morning. While the rainy season in August can bring power outages and occasional flooding, the property's natural beauty still shines through. Unfortunately, the property's hilly terrain and numerous stairs may pose challenges for guests with disabilities. The on-site baby care was a convenient feature for families with young children. The food was enjoyable, though we found the menu a bit repetitive after a week and a half. Overall, this property is a great choice for those seeking a spacious getaway, but be prepared for potential weather-related inconveniences.
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David
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent secluded resort and beach
Excellent secluded resort and beach
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Dining
Food quality is mixed: several guests enjoyed the buffet and certain a la carte venues (especially The Nest, Mexican and International), while others found buffet items cold or bland and reported inconsistent labelling and limited vegetarian or vegan options. Getting dinner reservations is often difficult, lines at the buffet can be long, and the app-based booking process draws frequent complaints.
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LISA
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The property was extremely well maintained and clean. The property size was ideal and the grounds were beautiful. The staff was friendly and responsive. The food was inconsistent. We found the breakfasts at the buffet very good. The international restaurant and Mexican restaurant had excellent food quality. The Asian restaurant was good. We did not find the food at the Italian restaurant to be of the same overall quality. The buffet at dinner was lacking variety and we preferred many of the items served at lunch over what was there for dinner.
The property was extremely well maintained and clean. The property size was ideal and the grounds were beautiful. The staff was friendly and responsive. The food was inconsistent. We found the breakfasts at the buffet very good. The international restaurant and Mexican restaurant had excellent food quality. The Asian restaurant was good. We did not find the food at the Italian restaurant to be of the same overall quality. The buffet at dinner was lacking variety and we preferred many of the items served at lunch over what was there for dinner.
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travis
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We have stayed at several Grand Palladium properties. This was by far the smallest and oldest hotel. There were less dining options than the other resorts and overall the resort was just a bit more run down with a lot of common areas lacking air conditioning. With that being said, service was excellent, the food was the best of any of the other Palladium resorts I have been to and the views and beach were outstanding.
We have stayed at several Grand Palladium properties. This was by far the smallest and oldest hotel. There were less dining options than the other resorts and overall the resort was just a bit more run down with a lot of common areas lacking air conditioning. With that being said, service was excellent, the food was the best of any of the other Palladium resorts I have been to and the views and beach were outstanding.
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Nicole
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
No vegan options unfortunately.
No vegan options unfortunately.
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Susy
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Even it is all inclusive the food was good. Didn't like the reservation process for the restaurant as the app didn't work and coudnt eat were we wanted
Even it is all inclusive the food was good. Didn't like the reservation process for the restaurant as the app didn't work and coudnt eat were we wanted
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TAM
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The food options were limited if you dont make reso at the restaurants which are hard to make, one night we had a case of food poisoning
The food options were limited if you dont make reso at the restaurants which are hard to make, one night we had a case of food poisoning
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Antonia
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This property is definitely not a 5 star resort, it’s more like a 1 star. Rooms are extremely dirty and outdated, upon our visit our rooms ac went out and staff didn’t seem to care about doing anything about it, power kept going off, flooding in rooms, dirty bathrooms(kind of disgusted by the conditions of this resort) and food, food was inedible- buffet had more flies on all food than you can imagine and room service was definitely the worst I’ve ever had. Always took 2-3 hours to deliver food and the quality of the food was terrible.
This property is definitely not a 5 star resort, it’s more like a 1 star. Rooms are extremely dirty and outdated, upon our visit our rooms ac went out and staff didn’t seem to care about doing anything about it, power kept going off, flooding in rooms, dirty bathrooms(kind of disgusted by the conditions of this resort) and food, food was inedible- buffet had more flies on all food than you can imagine and room service was definitely the worst I’ve ever had. Always took 2-3 hours to deliver food and the quality of the food was terrible.
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Stephany
31 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La comida de los restaurantes a la carta es deliciosa!
La comida de los restaurantes a la carta es deliciosa!
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Dayton
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great resort for families. Pool area was perfect for young kids. Buffet was good, always a variety. Dinner restaurants were great. Rooms unfortunately weren’t very sound proof from hallway noise but other then that enjoyed our stay.
Great resort for families. Pool area was perfect for young kids. Buffet was good, always a variety. Dinner restaurants were great. Rooms unfortunately weren’t very sound proof from hallway noise but other then that enjoyed our stay.
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Anna
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
It was very nice vacation. Clean room. I was pleasantly impressed with food choices nice beach area, you can swim in the ocean, if waves are not aggressive, lots of surfers. However, not enough chairs on the beach. Cecilia, the concierge is very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. Our safe didn’t work. It was fixed right away. Ricardo at the breakfast buffet, the server, was exceptional, no need to wait for coffee. It was crowded, it’s recommended to go to buffet early if you don’t want to wait in line to be seated, or have easy access to food choices. The property has beautiful jungle setting and beach cliffs. It was a perfect choice for our short vacation.
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Adam
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The food terrible ( im was sick from 3 days diarrhea omg.talk same more people aruond 15 more the was diarrhea ( not recommended)
The food terrible ( im was sick from 3 days diarrhea omg.talk same more people aruond 15 more the was diarrhea ( not recommended)
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Marco
27 Aug 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort. The buffet has a lot of variety but plain. I expected more seafood and less hot dogs and burgers. Need to add more staff on peak times at buffet. Safety chain on my door in room broker. Security latch on balcony door broken. Location is great, the pools were nice
Nice resort. The buffet has a lot of variety but plain. I expected more seafood and less hot dogs and burgers. Need to add more staff on peak times at buffet. Safety chain on my door in room broker. Security latch on balcony door broken. Location is great, the pools were nice
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Miriam
13 Jul 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
The food, service and pools were great. The beach is beautiful. All the staff are friendly. We had a great time. We want to thank the team of Concierge Expedia (Francisco Inda, Alexander Reyes, Jose Macedo and Jessy Gomez) for such a great customer Service.
The food, service and pools were great. The beach is beautiful. All the staff are friendly. We had a great time. We want to thank the team of Concierge Expedia (Francisco Inda, Alexander Reyes, Jose Macedo and Jessy Gomez) for such a great customer Service.
10
George
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
I learned booking through expedia that you have your own support staff that you can text for questions and service using the WhatsApp at this hotel. Alex was very helpful
I learned booking through expedia that you have your own support staff that you can text for questions and service using the WhatsApp at this hotel. Alex was very helpful
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Carol
28 Jun 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Great romantic or family trip. We have gone with family groups for HS graduations and had a blast. Private beach, infinity adult pool, and a swim up bar in main pool. All inclusive with a variety of restaurants for dinner. Breakfast and dinner buffets are great. Rooms are clean and really nice. And all staff very helpful. Highly recommend
Great romantic or family trip. We have gone with family groups for HS graduations and had a blast. Private beach, infinity adult pool, and a swim up bar in main pool. All inclusive with a variety of restaurants for dinner. Breakfast and dinner buffets are great. Rooms are clean and really nice. And all staff very helpful. Highly recommend
10
Joe
27 Jun 2026
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Stayed 8 nights
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot of time at the adult pool and frequently interacted with the staff for free beer/drinks. Vicky was the best and always had a great attitude and smile for me! Valet staff was also very fast and helpful.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot of time at the adult pool and frequently interacted with the staff for free beer/drinks. Vicky was the best and always had a great attitude and smile for me! Valet staff was also very fast and helpful.
FAQs about Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is offered as a buffet. The serving hours are not specified, and any associated cost is not mentioned.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located 0.8 km from the Bay of Banderas, 1.6 km from Punta de Mita Beach, and 3.7 km from Punta de Mita Sea Pool. The preferred airport is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport, approximately 33.9 km away.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Pool access is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-11-04: 247.59900000000002USD
- 2026-11-05: 295.99335USD
- 2026-11-06: 312.87510000000003USD
- 2026-11-07: 317.37690000000003USD
- 2026-11-08: 274.6098USD
- 2026-11-09: 309.49875000000003USD
- 2026-11-10: 333.13320000000004USD
- 2026-11-11: 185.07861763000489USD
- 2026-11-12: 249.39072821502688USD
- 2026-11-13: 325.25505000000004USD
- 2026-11-14: 384.9039USD
- 2026-11-15: 359.01855USD
- 2026-11-16: 299.3697USD
- 2026-11-17: 284.73885USD
- 2026-11-18: 245.34810000000002USD
- 2026-11-19: 325.0863424072266USD
- 2026-11-20: 274.6098USD
- 2026-11-21: 316.25145000000003USD
- 2026-11-22: 255.47715000000002USD
- 2026-11-23: 312.87510000000003USD
- 2026-11-24: 275.73525USD
- 2026-11-25: 272.3589USD
- 2026-11-26: 266.73165USD
- 2026-11-27: 408.6238028686524USD
- 2026-11-28: 288.1152USD
- 2026-11-29: 271.23345USD
- 2026-11-30: 286.98975USD
- 2026-12-01: 271.4243622871399USD
- 2026-12-02: 262.4005840072632USD
- 2026-12-03: 284.73885USD
- 2026-12-04: 296.45255613098146USD
- 2026-12-05: 310.4739705596924USD
- 2026-12-06: 295.4510265289307USD
- 2026-12-07: 295.4510265289307USD
- 2026-12-08: 285.4457595428467USD
- 2026-12-09: 269.4112912216187USD
- 2026-12-10: 320.395948475647USD
- 2026-12-11: 320.395948475647USD
- 2026-12-12: 320.98288741149906USD
- 2026-12-13: 231.8427USD
- 2026-12-14: 279.4265700691223USD
- 2026-12-15: 316.25145000000003USD
- 2026-12-16: 280.41808780975344USD
- 2026-12-17: 315.6691134292603USD
- 2026-12-18: 283.6134USD
- 2026-12-19: 378.9889678344727USD
- 2026-12-20: 279.4265700691223USD
- 2026-12-21: 313.4785593658447USD
- 2026-12-22: 308.37330000000003USD
- 2026-12-23: 353.3913USD
- 2026-12-24: 416.8035108215332USD
- 2026-12-25: 395.6039523880005USD
- 2026-12-26: 474.9399USD
- 2026-12-27: 405.16200000000003USD
- 2026-12-28: 447.6834573486328USD
- 2026-12-29: 256.3914063949585USD
- 2026-12-30: 482.7469537628174USD
- 2026-12-31: 760.8042USD
- 2027-01-01: 792.0067242370606USD
- 2027-01-02: 365.54803529205327USD
- 2027-01-03: 286.8598705696106USD
- 2027-01-04: 334.25865000000005USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Service fee: USD 19
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Tennis courts
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage
Spa & wellness centre
Barber/Beauty shop
Kids club
Poolside bar
Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Services
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
ATM/Cash machine
Luggage storage
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Bingo
Concierge Services
Activities
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Billiards
Golf (miniature)
Playground
Child pool
Pool outdoor
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Water Park
Parking
Parking
Free parking
Internet
Free wi-fi