Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large sign reading "LA PLAZA".
A large resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a prominent hotel building.
A modern restaurant with a wooden bar and teal-colored furniture, overlooking a beach.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Nayarit, NAY, 63732
  • Place, Nuevo Vallarta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingos Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Bucerías
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(201 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(167 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (L)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (E)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(171 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (M)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room Standard with Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds or 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (C)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive offers 678 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Nuevo Nayarit property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Banderas. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The 4 restaurants, swim-up bar and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, manicures and pedicures or massages at Renova Spa
  • Services include free supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and a 2-minute drive from Nuevo Vallarta Beach
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nuevo Nayarit property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Don Rafael – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Kulinarium – This restaurant only serves dinner. Open daily.
Nirvana – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Il Gusto – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
La Boheme – On-site bar. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Don Rafael
  • Il Gusto
  • Kulinarium
  • La Boheme
  • Nirvana

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renewable energy used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

All Inclusive Riu
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Vallarta
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Vallarta Riu
Riu Vallarta Hotel Nuevo Vallarta
Riu Vallarta Nuevo
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2086 out of 3902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 963 out of 3902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 508 out of 3902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 3902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 3902 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ming Hong

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel, very enjoyable place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms friendly staff good food
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori Lynn

Great resort with great food & wonderful staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the service and food were amazing, especially the entertainments. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Staff was friendly, night shows were great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel on the beach and has pools lots of activities for the family to do
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MELVIN

Awesome stay, staff, and food.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food bar was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, service was great, food was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel riu is one of my favorite hotels here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff did great job buffets and à la carte places were all great - pools were great !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved our stay here i want to go back to the same place next time it was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALIAKSANDR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet was always amazing, the staff were so kind and helpful. Everything was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was my first time in this hotel and is amazing the
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at this beach hotel! 🌊☀️ From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome and taken care of. The rooms were spotless, beautifully decorated, and waking up to that ocean view every morning was unreal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great! Staff was very kind!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Staff was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food including breakfast. They should have a 24/7 coffee bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce w.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and staff were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around is a great property to visit and very much the valley that you pay for you get more than that
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel/staff and amazing food. Everything was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great! Beach walking was amazing; very good location.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026