MARRIOTT PUERTO VALLARTA RESORT & SPA, Puerto Vallarta

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa - A beachfront resort with infinity pool, six restaurants, and Ohtli Spa overlooking Banderas Bay

Set steps from El Salado beach, this 433-room Puerto Vallarta hotel features newly renovated accommodations with private balconies offering garden or ocean views. Each room includes flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docks, and pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa houses six distinct dining venues, including Mikado for Japanese teppanyaki, La Estancia for Mexican breakfast buffets, and Las Casitas celebrating local ingredients. A heated infinity pool with swim-up bar overlooks the bay, while Ohtli Spa provides traditional and contemporary treatments. The fitness center offers comprehensive workout equipment and wellness activities. For business travelers, 15 meeting venues accommodate events with AV equipment and catering options. Located 1.5 miles from Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the resort provides access to downtown attractions and the Puerto Vallarta Convention Center.

Pros

On-site tequila program featuring over 180 varieties and 12 draft beers

Full-service beauty salon and spa with aromatherapy treatments

Dedicated turtle protection program with nursery safeguarding 712 nests

Sustainable practices including food waste reduction and extensive recycling programs

Cons

No pet accommodations (except service animals)

Resort location requires transportation for downtown exploration