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Vamar Vallarta Marina & Beach Resort - All Inclusive

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
$100-250/ night

Book this if You're a budget-conscious traveler who wants an all-inclusive experience with dual marina and beach access, and you don't mind dated rooms.

Why People Love It

  • Direct access to both the marina and the beach
  • Four outdoor pools including a kids' pool
  • Walking distance to Marina Vallarta shops and restaurants

Quick Take: It's a budget resort masquerading as a 4-star—expect rock-hard beds, paper-thin walls, and some serious wear and tear.

Reviewed by @ScottsdaleTravelChick: My stay at Vamar Vallarta was the perfect mental reset. I spent my days bouncing between the huge pool and the beach just steps away. The all-inclusive perks made everything so easy. Definitely grab a pool chair early, then just relax!

Guest Who Stayed Here Said

The hype

Great location and friendly staff, but the property is desperately in need of a renovation.

Reality check

The rooms are not soundproof, the beds are terribly firm, and the beach is often rocky and painful to walk on.

  • You want an affordable all-inclusive vacation
  • You plan to spend all your time by the pool
  • You want to be close to the airport and marina

Cleanliness & Maintenance

3.5
  • Housekeeping: Daily service, but frequently misses spots; guests report toothpaste left on mirrors and spills on floors.
  • Bathroom hygiene: Poor. Multiple reports of black mold in showers and broken shower doors.
  • Maintenance: Struggling. Peeling paint, broken AC units, and a general feeling of being run-down.
  • Linens & towels: Hit or miss. Some guests report stained pillowcases and worn, scratchy towels.
  • Odors & scents: Musty. Several complaints of an 'intoxicating' mold smell in unrenovated rooms and occasional sewer smells outside.

Sleepability™

3.5LOUD
LOUD
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
  • Hallway traffic and adjacent rooms
  • Late-night resort entertainment
  • Sewer smells and noisy AC units

Before you book

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi is only free in public areas like the lobby.
  • The beach has moving pebbles that can hurt your feet—bring water shoes.
  • Bottled water is limited; you have to refill from a communal machine.

What to pack

  • Water shoes (the beach is rocky and painful barefoot)
  • Earplugs and a white noise machine (walls are paper-thin)
  • Bug spray (mosquitoes are prevalent near the marina)

Room Genie

Best picks

  • Superior Room with Balcony (ask for the renovated North Tower for better conditions)

Rooms to avoid

  • South Tower rooms (guests report these are unrenovated and smell musty)
  • Rooms near the elevators or ground floor due to noise

Room Request Genie – copy & paste

“Hi team, I'm looking forward to my stay. Could I please request a renovated room in the North Tower, on a higher floor away from the elevators, to ensure a quiet environment? Thank you!”

FAQ & Hidden tips

Everything you actually want to know before you book.

Is the beach swimmable?

Yes, but it's very rocky with moving pebbles. You will definitely want water shoes.

Is there Wi-Fi in the rooms?

No, Wi-Fi is only available in the public areas and lobby.

Is the food good?

The main buffet is mediocre at best, but the a la carte Italian restaurant (Magallanes) gets solid reviews.

Are there hidden fees?

Yes, if you stay over Christmas or New Year's Eve, there are mandatory gala dinner surcharges.

Is the hotel quiet?

No, the walls are paper-thin and you can often hear hallway traffic, adjacent rooms, and resort entertainment.

Can I drink the tap water?

No, you are provided with two bottles that you must refill at a communal water station.

Insider Tips

  • ✨

    Skip the mediocre buffet and book the Italian restaurant, Magallanes, which gets the best food reviews.

  • ✨

    Walk over to El Barracuda for incredible fish tacos if you get tired of the resort food.

  • ✨

    Take advantage of the free bicycle rentals to explore the Marina Vallarta area.

5 things to know before you go

  • 💡The Wi-Fi doesn't reach the bedrooms.

  • 💡The beach sand is actually quite rocky and hurts to walk on barefoot.

  • 💡There's a mandatory surcharge for holiday gala dinners if you stay over Christmas or NYE.

  • 💡The tap water isn't drinkable, and you have to refill your own water bottles.

  • 💡The 'adults only' areas aren't always strictly enforced.

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