Las Palmas By The Sea
Puerto Vallarta, MXAll travelers
Authentic beachfront all‑inclusive resort close to the Malecón
Authentic beachfront all‑inclusive resort close to the Malecón
- 225 rooms
- Airport: PVR
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, MX
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 225
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- PVR
Why travelers love it
“Authentic beachfront all‑inclusive resort close to the Malecón”
Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the beachfront location close to the Malecón. Many also comment on the resort’s cleanliness and community vibe.
Food & drink
MixedBuffet-driven dining with fresh stations (omelettes, tacos, pasta) that satisfies most, though picky eaters and repeat Vallarta visitors find the selection limited and bland.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Fresh omelette and pancake station at breakfast
- Taco station at lunch, pasta at dinner
- Captain Alejandro's buffet team gets consistent praise
- Beachfront meals with ocean views
Heads up
- Selection narrower than big-chain resorts
- Some find flavors bland or repetitive
- Nothing open late once buffet closes
Dining details coming soon.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Beach
MixedYou are steps from the ocean with sunset views that guests rave about, but rocky groynes and the public-beach setting mean it is more scenic than swimmable or walkable.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Direct beachfront access
- Clean, calm water on good days
- Stunning sunset views at dinner
Heads up
- Rocky groynes make beach walks hazardous
- Public beach brings vendors and smoking disputes
Directly on the beach with easy access for casual walking; typical Pacific sand; some guest reports of runoff smell near a canal after heavy rain—north side beach area may be affected.
Pools
StandoutTwo well-kept pools, one family with music and animation, one adults-only for quiet, are the strongest amenity on property.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Separate adults-only and family pools
- Both pools kept very clean
- Hugo's water aerobics and daily animation
- Plenty of loungers even at peak
Heads up
- Heavy chlorine noted by some
- Dress-code and cup rules enforced inconsistently
Two outdoor pools—one marked adults‑only but loosely enforced—plus an oceanfront Jacuzzi; family pool near beach and adult pool quieter.
Rooms & suites
225 rooms225 basic but clean rooms with ocean and garden views; décor dated, open‑air style with tiled floors, Mexican touches, some guest complaints of outdated furniture and lighting.
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
MixedPriced as a modest 2.5 to 3-star all-inclusive and it shows: warm staff and clean pools deliver on the tag, but dated rooms, no in-room fridges, and check-in surprises frustrate guests expecting more.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Low price for beachfront all-inclusive
- Staff service punches above the price point
- Clean pools and common areas
Heads up
- Rooms dated, small, no fridge or iron
- Advertised bed types and ocean views not always honored
- Extra charges sprung at check-in and checkout
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitAn affordable couples pick thanks to the adults-only pool, sunset views, and lobby-bar bartender David, though dated rooms and a family-forward vibe keep it from feeling romantic.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Dedicated adults-only pool for quiet time
- Memorable sunsets from the beachfront
- Lobby bar with strong cocktail service
- Walkable to Malecón area by taxi
Heads up
- Rooms feel dated and small
- Not a polished romance-focused property
Families
Good fitA genuine family favorite in Puerto Vallarta, with a lively family pool, animation team led by Saúl and Hugo, and a Kids Club that keeps children engaged all day.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Kids Club with patient staff like Quetzali
- All-day pool activities and shows
- Water polo, volleyball, kayak with Saúl
- Short taxi to Malecón, 10 min walk to supermarket
Heads up
- Child pricing rules caused billing surprises at check-in
- Rooms lack fridges, awkward for families
Peace & Quiet
StrongSmall footprint and a separate adults-only pool make it easy to find calm, though rooms near the kitchen corridor or burger station can be noisy at odd hours.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Compact, low-density layout
- Adults-only pool for peaceful lounging
- Rarely a struggle to find a sunbed
- Overall described as tranquil and familiar
Heads up
- South-side rooms noisy from burger station at night
- Kitchen-corridor rooms hear 5 a.m. staff activity
All‑inclusive property steps from Malecón; features beach club, spa, nightly shows, two pools, oceanfront Jacuzzi, swim‑up bar, kids’ club, water‑sport rentals, fitness classes.
What guests say
High confidence415 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Guests praise the service, drinks and bar, entertainment, and pool, while complaining about the check-in experience, rooms, and value for money, and the resort is best for pool people, quiet relaxation, couples, families, and nightlife.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Terrible food. It tastes like a stew. Terrible service upon arrival.”
★☆☆☆☆
“The place is nice, but it's too hot, it's stifling. It's built in a strange way that makes the heat concentrate too much in the lobby or the lounge area, and in the rooms the air conditioning isn't very powerful; it takes an hour or two to cool down properly. Also, at dinner there's a huge fan, and since they're cooking in the same area, it's just stirring up the hot air. The food is okay, and other than that, everything is fine.”
★★★☆☆
“Good service”
★★★★☆
“Excellent service”
★★★★★
★★★★★
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Videos
Las Palmas By The Sea Puerto Vallarta Review: Honest All-Inclusive Beachfront Hotel Tour (2026)
Las Palmas By The Sea Puerto Vallarta | Family-Friendly Beachfront Hotel Review Mexico
Las Palmas By The Sea Review: A 4-Star All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Know before you book
- dated rooms
- difficulty getting a la carte reservations
- limited in‑room amenities (e.g., no fridge/kettle)
- post‑checkout access inconsistencies
What you should know
What to Know
This is an older, locally-oriented resort where the fine print bites: confirm child pricing, room type, and late-checkout policy in writing before you arrive.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Roughly 3 km walk or $4 taxi to the Malecón
- Big supermarket 10 minutes on foot
- 15 minutes from the airport
Heads up
- Children under a certain age billed on arrival despite prepaid packages
- Room categories (king bed, ocean view) not always honored
- After 11 a.m. checkout you wait in the lobby with no food or drink
- Very limited parking, staff use the same lot
- Security staff described as brusque about smoking rules
All photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 50%
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