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

I would not recommend this place as a high star experience. They try but come very short. It was crowded and did not have consistent service. No activities for teens after hours. All focused on little kids. Lobby is sad and dark to walk into, very depressing. NO Spa to speak off. IT's just old massage rooms

While the resort is quite beautiful and accommodations are great, the gym (spa) here is completely inadequate. Never a problem before because we were allowed to use the gym at their sister resort, Casa Velas. Now, we are told we cannot use the other gym .... it’s closed to us until May because it’s busy season ! The gym here at Velas vallarta holds two elipticals, two treadmills and one bike; that’s it. It’s basically a 9x9 room with 5 pieces of cardio equipment. Very disappointed that management has changed their policy

This is a beautiful property, however their placement of the smoking areas was not well thought out. With so few places to smoke on the property, it makes it difficult for smokers and non smokers. I am a respectful smoker and the placement of their smoking areas is where all non smokers have to walk through to get to the restaurant or activity pools

We stayed in building 2, 7th floor, which was an excellent location! It was a suite with a lovely beach view with a balcony and small, equipped kitchen. It had a king bed and a pull out couch. The bed was comfortable and the room was fine - clean, but a bit dated. The bathroom was nice and the water pressure in the shower was awesome! The food at the resort was our least favorite part of the experience. It was okay. There was less variety of any other all inclusive resort we've stayed at in Mexico and the dishes were just "okay." The fruit was delicious and there was always salad available which was a plus. The Andrea (requires reservations for dinner) was our favorite spot for breakfast and dinner and we usually ordered by the pool/visited the buffet for lunch. The nature was the star of the show at this resort. The whole place is small, with easy access for a stroller, walker, or wheel chair. The kitchen in the suite would make it easy for people preparing bottles or special foods for those on a limited diet. Another plus of this resort was it's easy access from the airport. And a local shopping area (the Marina) within 15-min walking distance. Though we didn't visit, it also seems that the downtown area of town is quickly and inexpensively accessible. I would recommend this resort for people (families or couples who don't mind lots of kiddos) staying for a short visit. I would recommend tipping servers regularly (not necessarily the norm at other all inclusive resorts)