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4.3 out of 5

"Nice beach area with an adult only section " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 24 Dec 2022

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Hotel Description

Beachfront hotel near La Isla

On the beach

With a stay at this Hotel Zone hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Isla and 2 miles (3 km) of Uno. Also, Malecon is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bay of Banderas is within 6 miles (10 km).

All-inclusive

This all-inclusive hotel features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, children's pool, and playground. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

Standard Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$287* Per night/room Apr 8 - Apr 9

Standard Room Adults only

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences ratings based on 38 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Everyone (13) Couples (3) Family (5)
4 out of 5
Nice beach area with an adult only section

Posted by , from Benito Juarez on Dec 24, 2022

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Dec 26, 2022 by Friendly Fun Vallarta

Thank you Hector for stayed with us. Your comments are important to us. Hope to see you soon !

4 out of 5
Would of liked a better food variety in the buffet. I felt as if it was the same type of dishes out every night. They didn’t offer “kid friendly” ones for diner like you know burgers, chicken nuggets, etc.

Posted by on Mar 17, 2021

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Mar 19, 2021 by Friendly Vallarta Family

dear guest, thank you for share your feedback with us. is important to us.

5 out of 5
What i like about the hotel is the service. The friendliness of the crew. Hotel was clean all the time. The only thing i didnt like was i didnt have hot water in my room 3404, FOR 4 NITES. But i still love the hotel the people the food the service...

Posted by , from San diego on Nov 2, 2020

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Nov 2, 2020 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Dear Joel, Thank you for your preference to Friendly Vallarta. We will check the issue reported. Your comments are very important to us. We will waiting for you next time.

2 out of 5
We were given a room in a very poor location. Near a restaurant exhaust system. The room also had a very bad odor. Very musty, and reminded us of a dirty ashtray. It think it may have been a smoking room. It was nauseating. Nor much help from the front desk. Could not have taken another night in that room. The resort is also very popular with retiree's. 9 out of 10 couples were well over 65. The adults only pool and hot tub, and beach area are nice. Food was acceptable. Dont think i would do a repeat stay there, however. Mainly because of that stinky room and the elderly crowd.

Posted by , from Colorado, U.S. on Feb 17, 2020

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Apr 16, 2020 by friendly Vallarta family

thanks for share.

4 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 1, 2020

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Feb 4, 2020 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Thank you dear guest.

5 out of 5
Excellent service. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Fun and sweet people. The hotel was excellent the service was super excellent. Teo. Linda, monika, urie, wanda, wendy, bryam , fatima, betty, tony, noe, jairo, kalusha, double duble, abby, misael, coco, capitan raul, capitan francisco, gustavo, kevin, jesus, javier,, jose juan, franky, name a few their all great and super hard working people....

Posted by on Jan 29, 2020

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Jan 31, 2020 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Dear guest, We are so happy to know that we made a good job. Our main goal is offer the best and friendliest service in all bay, and is gratefull to read that all our efforts worked. Hope to see you soon. Thanks for share!

5 out of 5
Gorgeous ocean view, spotless clean rooms, extremely friendly staff very energetic and helpful, all inclusive food and drinks were the best part of my stay. Currency exchange directly at the front desk without having to risk going to a bank, gift shop very well stocked, clean bathrooms all over the property. Pools were very clean and relaxing, i could go on but i much rather go back again soon!

Posted by on Nov 14, 2019

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Nov 14, 2019 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Dear Guest, We are so happy to know that you felt the friendly experience during your vacation. We are working har everyday to be better and give to all our guest aun unforgettable vacational experience. Thank your very much for share your comments to us and be part of our big friendly family.

4 out of 5
Food and Beverages not the best, but staff makes up for everything

Posted by on Nov 5, 2019

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Nov 5, 2019 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Dear guest, Thanks for share your comments with us. Our main goal is provide the friendliest service on PV. We will hope to see you soon again in your second home in this beautiful bay.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 5, 2019

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Aug 5, 2019 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Thank you very much dear guesst. Hope to see you soon in this resort and beautiful city.

5 out of 5
Excellent service and friendly staff...love the friendliness and smile.

Posted by on May 17, 2019

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May 22, 2019 by Friendly Vallarta Family

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your friendly experience with us. We are so happy to know that you enjoyed all your vacations. We will waiting for you nest time, see you soon.

About the Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family Resort & Convention Center

Location Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #2199, Puerto Vallarta, 48333

All-inclusive Details

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

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/body boarding

Land activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Motorized water sports
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Snorkeling excursions
  • Childcare
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Offsite tours

  • Kayaking included
  • Surfing/bodyboarding included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Tennis included
  • Volleyball included
  • Soccer (football) included
  • Childcare not included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Snorkeling excursions not included
  • Motorized water sports not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • Gratuities included
  • Local non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All meals included
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • All non-motorized water sports included
  • All land sports and fitness activities and facilities are included

Property Features

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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. Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a spa tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Vallarta hotel.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Deli
  • Kid's club
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences offers 300 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Vallarta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Rest. Villalinda - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Activities

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

  • Playground on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Grand Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sports massage
  • Body treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: MXN 900 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 6
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: MXN 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 900 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Friendly Beach Inclusive
  • Friendly Beach Resort Inclusive
  • Friendly Resort
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach All Inclusive
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort All Inclusive
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort Spa All Inclusive
  • Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family Resort
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family Resort
  • Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family
  • Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family Resort
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family Resort
  • Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort Spa All Inclusive
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family
  • Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort Spa All Inclusive
  • Friendly Vallarta All Inclusive Family Resort Convention Center
  • Friendly All Inclusive Family

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.