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

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 :)

Habitación limpia, completa, muy buen servicio, comida rica!

My wife and I went here for a friend’s destination wedding. We booked thru Costco Travel as they had a much better pkg deal than booking individually. They include ground transportation and that’s a worry free deal Airport tip: when exiting the airport you are going to inundated with people trying to get you to take their ride OR sell you an excursion - take the free tequila and move on. About a 5 min ride from airport. As for the resort - amazing. 1st class. During check in, more tequila in the form of a good margarita. Or dos. So on to the room. We booked a studio room. Tip - small and no view but the cheapest. When we checked in, we upgraded to a jr suite (not sure if that’s what it is called) and by upgrading at the front desk, about 1/2 the cost if we had booked that room originally. It’s a gamble as they maybe booked up, it worked for us as off-peak. Additionally, we did all inclusive. This room was great. Separate bedroom. Large living room. Good view of resort and decent of. Each. Higher up the better. Well stocked kitchen. Firm but comfy bed. Nice bathroom, but small if two are trying to get ready. Nice balcony view. And cold A/C. The food. Two restaurants. One inside and more formal - dress code and reservations (at night). And one beachside. They call it a steak house but steakhouse it is not. Much more diverse menu. Buffet. Salad and fruit bar. Lots of options. Breakfast is great. Open all day. Ice cream bar as well. We never ate at the formal restaurant- just don’t fit the schedule of our timing or vibe. Only heard good things. The pools. One smaller that is for adults only. One in the middle that’s a kiddie pool. And the big one that’s for everyone. Swim up bar is nice. The adult only and large one for everyone is connected via a walking “lazy river”. Pool side service for food and drinks. Lots of sitting area. Additional, there is a row of lounge chairs that face the ocean. Very relaxing. On the beach, there are numerous cabañas with chairs and lounge chairs. No reservations needed. The wedding was awesome on a pier that shoots out over the water. It was as my wife called it, “very traditional Hispanic wedding”. Service was over and above. Top notch. Room service was quick when needed. The only negative to the resort was the lack of an indoor bar. You can get drinks in the lobby, but no bar. Odd. Not a lot else to say. Definitely one of the nicer ones. Considering the price point, I don’t think a lot of spring breakers will be here. Not a lot of late night partying from what we saw and we were there Wed-Mon. A lot more snow birds than young’ens. We had a great time. You should to.