Family Friendly Resorts Puerto Vallarta

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We recently went to Mexico with the whole family over spring break and had the best time. We stayed in an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta. And even though we had been to Puerto Vallarta before while on various cruises, this was our first time staying at a resort there. Luckily I have family and friends who go often and were able to recommend some awesome places to stay. So here I have compiled a list of the top family friendly resorts Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

I’ve also compiled this list of the best family things to do in Puerto Vallarta. Check it out!

Getting to Family Friendly Resorts in Puerto Vallarta

Depending on where you live, you may have easy access to direct flights to Puerto Vallarta from your closest airport. Even though I live in San Diego, there aren’t any direct flights from here to Puerto Vallarta. Luckily I had a couple of other options.

In the past, we’ve flown out of LAX for more direct flight options, but this time, we decided to fly out of Tijuana. We took the CBX across to the Tijuana airport and it was super easy. It was about 2.5 hours direct from TJ to Puerto Vallarta.

Once you arrive in Puerto Vallarta, there are cabs and shuttles waiting to take you to your resort. They will try to negotiate a price, but just a heads up–it’s only a couple of miles to the Hotel District in Puerto Vallarta. We paid $64 for eight of us to fit in one van, but when we returned to the airport, we only paid $34 for 13 of us. So don’t take the first offer you see–you can probably get a ride for about $12 for every 4 people (that’s what our hotel told us the rate should be).

The Best Family Friendly Resorts Puerto Vallarta

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

The Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta resort is an excellent choice for many reasons. One, it’s easy to redeem free nights here if you have travel points on the Hyatt credit card or the Chase Sapphire card (where you can transfer points to your Hyatt loyalty account).

Kids club, swim-up bars, multiple pools and 10 on-site restaurants to choose from are just some of the things that make the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Resort a top pick for families. Not to mention the beautiful beach right in front of the property. You can also enjoy access to kayaks and paddleboards, fitness classes and more. This resort does not have rooms that accommodate families larger than 4, however. But their sister-property, the Sunscape does.

Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta

We recently stayed at the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and loved it. We have a family of five, so being able to book a 2-bedroom suite (that did not cost a fortune) was a huge perk. We had a separate living space, two bedrooms, a kitchen, two full bathrooms and two balconies.

This family friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta allows you to choose whether or not you opt into the all-inclusive plan. We chose to do so and felt that it was well worth the money. For those who don’t, you can still pay to eat at any of the restaurants, and there are kitchens in the rooms.

This resort has multiple pools, including one with a waterslide and grotto. There is a gym, kids club, organized activities, a nice beach area, and the use of kayaks and paddleboards are also included.

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort – One of the family friendly resorts in Puerto Vallarta

At the Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort, you’ll find more than just beautiful views–although you’ll definitely find those. This resort has 11 restaurants and bars that serve gourmet food and top-shelf liquor, all included in your all-inclusive plan. And there’s a mini-fridge in your room that is stocked daily.

The resort also has multiple pools, including one activities pool, a game room, a gym, on-site activities, breath-taking ocean views and more. And if you’re a World of Hyatt member, you can redeem free nights at this resort as well.

Family Friendly Resorts Puerto Vallarta: The Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta

Technically located in Nuevo Vallarta, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is an extremely popular resort for families. This all-inclusive resort has one and two-bedroom suites, along with three swimming pools, water slides, video games and plenty of activities for the kids. Kids seems to love the kids club as well as the game room on site.

Sunscape Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort

The Sunscape is another Hyatt property–and this one is able to accommodate families of five. Some of the rooms have bunk beds, which kids seems to love. Plus because it’s a Hyatt property, you can use points to book rooms for free.

This resort offers beautiful beach views, along with a kids pool and waterpark, a kids club, and lots of on-site activities that the whole family can enjoy. The restaurants and bars on site offer beautiful ocean and pool views as well.

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

The Hilton Vallarta Riviera resort may have been the one I heard the most when I was seeking recommendations. It’s definitely a favorite among families. You’ll find 14 dining outlets at this resort, along with beautiful beach views, two infinity pools, nightly entertainment and minibars in your room that are stocked daily with snacks and drinks.

The kids club is complimentary for kids ages 4-12. Younger kids can join in as well, accompanied by an adult.

Be sure to check out my list of the best Cabo all-inclusive resorts for families, the best Cozumel all inclusive family resorts, as well as the best family all inclusive resorts in Cancun. And if you want to explore south of Mexico, here are my favorite family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica.

Interested in more spring break options the whole family will love? Check out my list of favorite spring break destinations.

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