Velas Resorts - Velas Vallarta Suite Resort
Puerto Vallarta, MXAll travelers
Our take
All‑inclusive family suite resort set on a beach in Marina Vallarta.
- 345 rooms
- 2 dining venues listed
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, MX
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 345
- Dining listed
- 2 venues
Why travelers love it
“All‑inclusive family suite resort set on a beach in Marina Vallarta.”
Guests appreciate the spacious suites with full kitchens and private terraces, the expansive beachfront setting, and the mix of family‑friendly amenities like multiple pools, kids’ club, and nightly entertainment.
Food & drink
StrongTwo restaurants (Andrea and La Ribera) plus a burger bar and generous room service deliver consistently good, occasionally gourmet food with rotating daily specials. Variety is limited by the small footprint, and long waits or bland dishes surface during peak weeks.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Andrea a repeat favorite for dinner
- Daily featured cuisines keep menus fresh
- Poolside dining and 24-hour room service
- Picky kids find easy options
Heads up
- Only two main restaurants, variety runs thin
- Occasional long waits on à la carte orders
- Holiday-week quality dips reported
Dining overview
Two gourmet restaurants (Andrea and La Ribera) offer buffet and à‑la‑carte options, plus 24‑hour in‑suite dining and premium beverages included.
2 documented dining venues
Andrea
gourmet beachfront restaurant
La Ribera
oceanfront steakhouse and buffet
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Beach
StrongEasy beach access with calm Banderas Bay water, though most guests gravitate to the pools rather than the sand. Weddings on the beach are a signature moment.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Direct, easy walk from suites
- Calm bay water suitable for families
- La Ribera beach restaurant on-site
- Postcard setting for beach weddings
Heads up
- Pool culture dominates over beach
- Not a wide, powder-sand postcard beach
A long stretch of clean sand beach along Banderas Bay, swimmable with private resort access and sundeck areas.
Pools
StandoutThree pools — kids, quiet, and a swim-up bar — anchor the resort, with brand-new loungers and a pool team (Edwin, Marcelino, Carlos, Ramiro) named repeatedly by returning guests. This is where days are spent.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Three pools including swim-up bar
- Brand-new loungers and chairs
- Named pool waiters delivering food and drinks
- Kids pool separate from adult areas
Heads up
- Chair reservation game during peak weeks
Three large pools including a children’s pool and a river‑connected waterfall section, and a swim‑up bar at one pool.
Rooms & suites
345 rooms345 suites from Deluxe Studios to One‑, Two‑ and Three‑Bedroom Suites, including Master Suites with plunge pool or jacuzzi, all with kitchenettes, terraces, and family‑friendly layouts.
Room categories
- Deluxe Studio
- One‑Bedroom Suite
- One‑Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Two‑Bedroom Suite
- Three‑Bedroom Suite
- Oceanfront Suite
- Master Suite
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
StrongSuite-style rooms with kitchens, Costco Travel packages, and repeat-guest loyalty make the math work for most families. At holiday pricing near $10K, expectations rise and cracks in food and crowds show.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Costco Travel packages a favorite
- Full suites with kitchens for the price
- Daily pantry refills and room service included
- 10+ year repeat guests common
Heads up
- Holiday-week pricing feels steep
- Undisclosed New Year's Eve upcharges
- Perceived quality decline at luxury price point
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitAn easy pick for anniversaries and destination weddings, with lush gardens, ocean-view suites, and a wedding team (Michele) that guests rave about. The vibe skews mellow-couples more than honeymoon-romantic.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Beautiful garden and beachfront wedding settings
- Anniversary touches from attentive staff
- Quiet-hour policy after 10pm
- Ocean-view suites with turndown service
Heads up
- Family presence throughout, no adults-only zone
- Not a nightlife or romance-heavy scene
Families
IdealA genuine family standout: full suites with kitchens sleep multi-generational groups, the kids club runs extended hours, and three pools (one dedicated to kids) keep everyone happy. Repeat families return year after year.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Spacious 1–3 bedroom suites with kitchens
- Dedicated kids pool plus kids club
- Multi-generational groups easily accommodated
- Five minutes from the airport
Heads up
- Chair-hunt early during holiday weeks
- Limited group hangout space beyond pools
Peace & Quiet
StandoutSet in Marina Vallarta away from the Zona Romántica party scene, with an enforced 10pm quiet policy across the grounds. Peaceful by design without feeling sleepy.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- 10pm silence request across property
- Not in town, so no street noise
- Lush gardens with koi ponds and peacocks
- One of the three pools kept quieter
On‑site spa and beauty salon, fitness center, three tennis courts, basketball court, kids’ club, nightly entertainment, miniature supermarket and boutique, business/convention facilities, travel desk, medical services and concierge.
What guests say
High confidence102 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Guests praise the service, rooms, pool, and beach, while entertainment draws complaints, and the resort is best for foodies, pool people, beach lovers, quiet relaxation, value, couples, and families.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Came to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate me and my brother’s birthday mid October. We came and there was a hurricane that was supposed to hit the area but luckily- it changed path as we were there and it didnt come. It was a mixture or rainy days and sunny days. We loved it regardless. Even with just one restaurant being open due to the other one being renovated, we had such amazing service and the food is good being in an all inclusive hotel. We loved the different menus every night and we...”
★★★★☆
“We made the mistake of doing the presentation, let's just say what a horrible experience it was. Dough is so aggressive and they will confuse the he'll out of you! Rude, condescending and overall just terrible, I honestly dont know how he sells anything! Rooms are from like the 1980s they wouldn't show us what they were trying to sell. Avoid the presentation at all cost!”
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“Excellent place for a vacation!!”
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Know before you book
- Pool culture dominates over beach
- Not a wide, powder-sand postcard beach
- Only two main restaurants, variety runs thin
- Occasional long waits on à la carte orders
What you should know
What to Know
Book through Costco Travel for the best package and know the resort sits in Marina Vallarta, five minutes from the airport but isolated from downtown. Timeshare pressure and holiday upcharges are the two friction points to plan around.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Five-minute airport transfer
- Costco Travel bundles include ground transport
- Staff extraordinary during flight cancellations and shelter-in-place events
- Concierge (Rafael) books solid excursions
Heads up
- Persistent timeshare and upselling pressure
- Undisclosed holiday surcharges (NYE)
- Isolated from town, need a taxi to explore
- Reserve pool chairs early during peak
Check‑in is 3 p.m. and check‑out is noon; babysitting, spa, salon, laundry, boutique incur extra charges; airport transfers available; free Wi‑Fi everywhere.
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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
- 2
- Menus
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- Room categories
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- July 18, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 83%
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- 5 photos
- 4 videos