Canto Del Sol Plaza Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, MXAll travelers
Guests enjoy the central location and family-friendly vibe.
Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive with family-friendly pools, buffet and tennis.
- 285 rooms
- ~15 min from PVR
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, MX
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 285
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- PVR
- Transfer
- ~15 min
Why travelers love it
“Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive with family-friendly pools, buffet and tennis.”
Guests enjoy the central location and family-friendly vibe. Many praise the pool area and evening entertainment. Some mention that the resort offers good value given its amenities.
Food & drink
StrongÀ la carte restaurants punch well above the resort's tier, with Akita (Japanese) and the Italian earning repeat praise; the buffet is hit or miss and can feel bland at dinner.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Akita Japanese is a standout
- Italian restaurant and steak impress
- Ceviche spot in mountain zone is top tier
- Captain Benjamín and wait staff genuinely attentive
Heads up
- Buffet dinners can be bland and limited
- Picky eaters may struggle at supper
- Book à la cartes early at check-in
Dining details coming soon.
Beach
MixedYou're right on the sand with an ocean view, but a steep drop from the resort to the water and reserved-but-empty loungers take the shine off.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Directly on the beach
- Ocean-view rooms in main building
- Shaded areas available
Heads up
- Steep sand drop down to the water
- Loungers reserved with towels but unused
- Small beach with low cabanas
Detailed beach reporting coming soon.
Pools
StrongMultiple warm pools with a swim-up bar are the daytime centerpiece, with standout poolside service, though early closures and kids in the bar zone are common gripes.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Warm main pool with plenty of loungers
- Swim-up bar and attentive poolside staff (Marco, Juan)
- Multiple pools across the property
Heads up
- Pools close around 8pm
- Kids allowed in the pool bar area
- Mountain-section pool bar closes early on Sundays
Rooms & suites
285 roomsRooms are basic but clean, ranging from standard hotel rooms to ocean-view suites. Some upgrades have taken place in the past decade, but decor is simple and functional overall.
Room categories
- Standard Room
- Junior Suite
- One Bedroom Suite
- Two Bedroom Suite
- Deluxe Ocean View Room
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
StrongFor a 3.5-star price point in Puerto Vallarta this delivers, especially for solo travelers and families who came for the location, not the finishes.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Honest 3.5-star pricing
- Top-shelf alcohol included
- Walking distance to shops, tacos and Malecón
- Solo-friendly with strong à la carte value
Heads up
- Villa Vallarta rooms feel rundown
- No 24-hour snack bar
- Front desk quotes inflated rates for extra nights
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchFine for a low-key couples trip, but this is a family resort with no adults-only spaces, and kids in the pool bar area frustrate some pairs.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Ocean-view rooms in main building
- Easy walk to shops and off-resort dining
- Quiet ceviche and Italian dinners feel romantic
Heads up
- No adults-only pool or bar
- Gets loud with kids during school breaks
- Standard rooms are small and dated
Families
Good fitA genuine family pick with two-bedroom suites, warm pools and staff who fuss over kids, though the kids club presence is thin and rooms show wear.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Two-bedroom family suites with extra space
- Staff cater to picky kids at à la cartes
- Warm main pool and family atmosphere
- Right on the beach, close to town
Heads up
- Kids club rarely visible or staffed
- In-room fridges and TVs often not working
- Buffet dinner options limited for children
Peace & Quiet
MixedOff-peak weeks feel calm and uncrowded, but expect buffet lines and pool noise during Mexican school holidays and spring break.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm à la carte atmosphere with soothing music
- Uncrowded pools in shoulder season
- Shaded lounging areas easy to find
Heads up
- Packed and loud during Semana Santa and spring break
- Long breakfast buffet lines on weekends
What guests say
High confidence177 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Watch-outs (recent)
Best suited for
What past guests say
★★★★★
“I stayed from October 15-18, 2026. This hotel was a horrible experience. Upon arrival, we were given a very old and awful room in the mountain area, far from the main restaurants and other amenities. I had to pay for a room upgrade to be more centrally located and have a mini-fridge. The room they moved me to was supposedly ready, but when we entered, it reeked of dampness. While hurricanes are understandable—it's a natural phenomenon—that doesn't excuse the smell in the room or the poor...”
★☆☆☆☆
“The hotel is generally good; the staff was excellent, their service and attitude were very respectful to guests. They are very hardworking. The hotel is quite large, and you can spend pleasant afternoons exploring it. It's very close to the airport. The hotel does not have lifeguards. (I uploaded a video to my YouTube page, Gelly Salas).”
★★★☆☆
“I must say that the staff is extremely friendly and helpful; from the moment you arrive, everyone provides incredible service. However, the rooms are neglected; there was a cockroach, they don't answer calls, and the water is cold. On the plus side, the beds are comfortable. The food isn't varied, but it's not bad either. I think that being such a large hotel, it could improve significantly and even be upgraded.”
★★★☆☆
“The rooms were old and neglected. The main pool was under repair, so I visited the other two and found them dirty, with cloudy water and in poor condition. Part of the rules restricts the use of personal speakers; however, some guests were using them and no one said anything. The staff, in general, had a bad attitude; I heard complaints about their workload, which resulted in poor guest service. Some of the glasses smelled bad. The buffet had a limited selection of food. It's a hotel I...”
★★☆☆☆
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Know before you book
- Room decor and furnishings are dated
- Beach is small with some rocks
- Noise from construction or entertainment
- Buffet selection can feel repetitive during longer stays
What you should know
What to Know
Book Akita and the Italian the moment you check in, avoid the Villa Vallarta block, and expect front-desk friction on anything beyond a standard reservation.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Reserve à la cartes at check-in
- 30-minute walk to the Malecón
- Shopping and taco stands just outside the gate
- Ocean-view rooms are in the main building
Heads up
- Front desk unhelpful and sometimes pushes extra charges
- Villa Vallarta rooms are dated and far from the beach
- Hot water and A/C outages reported
- No mini fridge in most rooms
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Occasional rough surf, particularly in summer and fall months
- Peak occupancy and limited loungers during holiday periods and spring break
Minimum check-in age is 18. Advance reservations are required for à la carte restaurants and tennis courts; dress codes apply for some restaurants. The all-inclusive plan includes taxes and gratuities, though additional tips for excellent service are at the guest's discretion.
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- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- October 8, 2026
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- Completeness
- 67%
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