Nuevo Vallarta

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Nuevo Vallarta Beach featuring a sandy beach
This purpose-built coastal resort features a long sandy beach, family-friendly hotels, golf, water sports and wildlife.

Encompassing beaches and forest-clad hills, Nuevo Vallarta is an attractive resort with an abundance of opportunities for outdoor fun. Frequented by families, honeymooners and adventure seekers, this area is one of the most popular vacation spots on the south coast of Nayarit. Enjoy a relaxed beach getaway or an activity-filled escape with hiking, water sports and more.

Extending for several miles along the resort’s coastline is Nuevo Vallarta Beach. Throw down a towel or sit beneath the shade of a palm tree or umbrella and gaze out across the glistening Pacific Ocean. Go for an invigorating swim in the mild water or try water sports such as bodyboarding, parasailing and windsurfing. The nearby Aquaventuras Park features waterslides, a lazy river and the chance to swim with dolphins.

Join an excursion to the Marieta Islands, a dedicated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a fantastic location for scuba diving and snorkeling. While here, swim through a water tunnel to access the idyllic Hidden Beach.

Banderas Bay is populated with a plethora of sea creatures. Between December and March, boat tours take passengers out on the sea in search of humpback whales. Look for nesting sea turtles at Flamingos Beach between July and December.

Out of the water, all-inclusive hotels, budget accommodations and spas frame the resort’s palm-lined streets. Browse the stores at Paradise Plaza Shopping Center or choose between the pristine greens and fairways of four excellent golf courses. Within the resort are El Tigre Golf Club, Mayan Palace Golf Course and Vidanta Golf Nayar, while Flamingos Golf Club is just a 15-minute drive north.

Embark on daytrips to other atmospheric beach villages on the south coast of Nayarit. Head north to Bucerías, celebrity haunt Punta Mita and surfer’s paradise Sayulita. Find Mismaloya and Yelapa south of Puerto Vallarta.

Reach Nuevo Vallarta by flying to Puerto Vallarta International Airport and rent a car from there. Many hotels also operate shuttle services to and from the airport. With blue skies and consistently warm temperatures, Nuevo Vallarta is a year-round destination though rain showers are more frequent in summer.

Where to stay in Nuevo Vallarta

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Flamingo

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Though Flamingo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flamingos Golf Club and El Tigre Golf Club.

Flamingo
Occidental Nuevo Vallarta - All Inclusive
Occidental Nuevo Vallarta - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Paseo De Los Cocoteros No 18, Villa 8 Fraccionamiento Náutico, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
The price is NT$7,278 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
NT$7,278
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,535 reviews)
"Food was not as good as expected"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Av de los Cocoteros - Lote 2, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,349 reviews)
"We’ll be back"

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,233 reviews)
"the service"

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aria ocean nuevo vallarta
Aria ocean nuevo vallarta
4 out of 5
435 Paseo de los Cocoteros Centro, 435, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Flamingos Golf Club and Los Arroyos ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
"Was a nice stay! Just stayed one night but all was good!"

Reviewed on 2024/3/16

Aria ocean nuevo vallarta
 Peninsula Golf 3BR Retreat, Pool & Gym
Peninsula Golf 3BR Retreat, Pool & Gym
4 out of 5
100 Paseo de las Mariposas El Tigre, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 4-star golf apartment in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cruise Ship Terminal and Nayar Vidanta ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"This was our first time at the Peninsula Golf Retreat. It was an absolutely great stay. The property is maintained immaculate and very nice in many ways. The unit was a spacious 3 bedroom with ample space all around. Can't wait for our next stay at this great resort."

Reviewed on 2024/3/15

Peninsula Golf 3BR Retreat, Pool & Gym
Condo Aria Ocean 306
Condo Aria Ocean 306
3.5 out of 5
435 Paseo de los Cocoteros, Nuevo Vallarta, Nay.
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flamingos Golf Club and Los ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"I definitely recommend this property for families. I spend 4 days whit my family and have one of the best times. we like that was safe, quiet and the property personal was very friendly."

Reviewed on 2023/8/2

Condo Aria Ocean 306
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nuevo Vallarta

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
355
" "4 - Good 35.35856573705179%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 7.569721115537849%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.4940239043824701%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.896414342629482%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 28, 2020

Our trip to Nueva Vallarta was pretty uneventful due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Hard Rock Hotel closed most of their bars and restaurants since so many guests checked out early. Even so, the quality of service did not drop at all.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 27, 2020

Love Occidental, have stayed at this property several times and will continue to stay there in the future!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Mar 23, 2020

Again, would not recommend due to food, alcohol, and sleeping situation.

5/5 - Excellent

MN_Traveler
Mar 22, 2020

Safe, clean, convenient, and good food and service.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Mar 21, 2020

Expedia is a rip-off....NEVER AGAIN

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 20, 2020

Bedbugs infestation!

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