Read Reviews of Vela Vallarta, a Family Beach Resort in Puerto Vallarta

Es un hotel que tiene todo, albercas interconectadas, gimnasio, spa, boutique, minisuper y dos restaurantes, las habitaciones cómodas, limpias, cuentan con tabla de planchar, plancha, secadora de cabello, cocineta equipada y minibar.

We booked the All-Inclusive here due to the better reviews, overall. We don't any major complaints. The price was fair. We stayed in a 1-bedroom Studio. The rooms are decent, bedding and mattresses are comfortable. The grounds and landscaping are what sets this resort apart from some others that we have been to. It is very well manicured and so pretty. The food is decent, for what you're paying for. Our waiters and staff were very good. We ate at Andrea 4 nights, 1 at Ribera and 1 night down at the Marina. We did have to send back a few items through the week for being undercooked. The weather wasn't too cooperative during our stay, so when you're not hanging out by the beach or pool - it lacks in activities to keep you entertained. There are shops, bars, and other restaurants bordering the marina - just a 10-minute walk, which we frequented many times to get our Starbucks fix and to kill time. If we do go back to PV, I believe we would rather stay in the Hotel Zone/Romantic areas to be closer to more activities outside the resort.

Have been a member at Velas since 2020. Our most recent stay was last month and we again had a great experience! The grounds of the hotel are truly magnificent...from the lush vegetation to the koi fish in the ponds and the resident peacocks that roam the property within arm's reach. And Mozart the hawk and the macaw that visit daily are so fun to watch and interact with. We stay in a studio because all we really need the room for is a place to sleep and shower. The rest of the time, we're being spoiled poolside by our favorite waiter Rogelio or being cared for Cristina, the lead hostess at Ribera who was gracious enough to give us the recipe for the green juice that we've become addicted too! The swim up bar is super fun and it's easy to overindulge in the signature Tamarindo frozen margaritas that Alejandro expertly makes. No visit to Velas is complete without visiting the spa and, if you're lucky, you'll get a massage from Gabriela whose touch will make all of your stress melt away. The staff as a whole are definitely a huge part of why we love Velas Vallarta so much. Everyone is pleasant, helpful and great at what they do. It's nice to see the resort is back to 100% functionality after COVID...we enjoyed the gelato and burger stands, the treats passed out around the pool, the daily activities (really enjoyed morning yoga!) and theme nights. When you check in, the first words said are, "Welcome home!" and Velas has definitely become our Mexican home. Can't wait for our next trip in 2026 :)