Puerto Vallarta (North Hotel Zone / Banderas Bay), Mexico
Rating7.8
Rating7.8Seven categories from 344 sq ft Deluxe Rooms to 420 sq ft suites. All categories have private balconies (or terrace for the Honeymoon Suite). In-room minibars stocked daily with two beers, two soft drinks, and two waters — the specific stock is limited. 2015 renovation means rooms are current rather than fresh.
Street view or interior of the hotel, some with resort view
344 sq ft. Street or resort interior view. King or two double beds. Private balcony on most units. Full bath with shower. 40-inch flat cable TV. This is the entry room — comfortable but with a non-view orientation. If price is the priority, this works.
Ocean view
344 sq ft. Same footprint as the standard Deluxe but with ocean views from the private balcony. King or two double beds. The step-up most guests find worth paying for.
Oceanfront
344 sq ft. Direct, unobstructed Banderas Bay views. King or two double beds. The waves-in-the-background room — the balcony faces straight out to sea.
Ocean view, with hot tub inside the room or on the terrace
344 sq ft. Ocean view with a private hot tub positioned either inside the room or on the balcony/terrace. King bed. His-and-hers bathrobes and slippers, special bed decoration. The romantic-upgrade room. Note that the view orientation and jacuzzi placement (in-room vs terrace) vary by unit — ask at booking.
Street view
420 sq ft. Street view (lower price point for suite size). Whirlpool tub inside the room. King bed. Full suite amenities including robes, slippers, and bed decoration. The entry suite for guests who want the in-room tub without paying for a sea view.
Partial ocean view or oceanfront
420 sq ft. Partial ocean view or full oceanfront depending on allocation. Whirlpool tub. King bed. This is the mid-tier suite, balancing sea view and suite amenities.
Oceanfront with spectacular bay view
420 sq ft. Oceanfront with spectacular Banderas Bay views. Whirlpool tub on a large private terrace. Lounge beds on the terrace. King bed. The most requested room type on the property — book well in advance and confirm the terrace hot tub is the deal-maker.