FLAMINGO VALLARTA HOTEL & MARINA, Puerto Vallarta

Flamingo Vallarta Hotel & Marina - A 4-star boardwalk hotel with marina views, international dining, and yacht club access

Located in the heart of Marina Vallarta, this 96-room Puerto Vallarta hotel sits directly on the boardwalk of the exclusive Marina Vallarta Yacht Club. The Flamingo Vallarta Hotel & Marina features rooms with king-size or two queen-size beds, private balconies overlooking the marina or gardens, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi. La Palapa restaurant serves international and Mexican cuisine, with tables spaced 4.9 ft apart. A swimming pool with mandatory pre-and-post swim showers provides recreation options. The lobby showcases dark brown tile floors, painted murals, stone work, wrought iron accents, and hanging ivy. The Flamingo Vallarta stands 3 miles from Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport, with key attractions within walking distance: Marina Vallarta (0.5 miles), El Faro Lighthouse (0.5 miles), and Galerias Vallarta Shopping Mall (0.5 miles). Thursday nights feature a local artisans' market along the marina, offering street food, crafts, cigars, and tequilas.

Pros

Direct boardwalk access to Marina Vallarta Yacht Club

Walking distance to multiple restaurants including Porto Bello (0.5 miles) and Mariscos 8 Tostadas (0.3 miles)

Thursday night artisan market with local food and crafts

Traditional Mexican architectural elements including brick roofs and a cupola

Cons

3 miles distance from airport requires transportation

Property shows signs of age in some areas