All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort with Welcoming Staff and Live Shows

On Mexico’s Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta sits between the placid Bahía de Banderas (the Bay of Flags) and the foothills of the Sierra Madre. This romantic setting helped earn the city the no. 2 spot among Mexican destinations in TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards. In the city’s hotel zone, Friendly Vallarta Beach Resort & Spa stands out for its staff members, who are as welcoming as the hotel’s name suggests. Whether they’re helping build sand castles at the kids’ club or mixing drinks as part of the hotel’s all-inclusive package, the attentive staffers make sure each guest has a memorable visit.

Friendly Vallarta’s all-inclusive package includes all meals at the three onsite restaurants. There are two bars, one of which is located right along the beachfront and has open-air seating. There’s entertainment every evening, as well as weekly live shows. During the day, you can play beach volleyball or swim in Banderas Bay.

Thanks to angled balconies, each superior room overlooks either the oceanfront or the pool deck. Inside the rooms, blond wood furniture echoes the hue of the sandy beach nearby.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Tropical Paradise with Cosmopolitan Flair

Puerto Vallarta is perhaps Mexico’s most sophisticated vacation destination, with expansive beaches, trendy restaurants, and cobblestone streets leading to beautifully preserved 19th-century churches. A 16-block boardwalk known as the malecón offers unobstructed ocean views as it extends from the city center, past fountains and a famous 9-foot-high statue of a boy riding a seahorse.

Called “the most gay-friendly city in Mexico” by Frommer’s, Vallarta draws a diverse crowd of vacationers intent on relaxing during the day and living it up at night, bouncing between the city’s numerous dance clubs and bouncy castles. For a glimpse of the city’s history, head to Viejo Vallarta, also known as Old Town, where artists peddle shawls and piñatas and mariachi bands serenade couples dancing on Plaza Principal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta (airport code: PVR)

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $112 per night for an additional guest 13 or older; $30 per night for each additional guest aged 7–12; kids 6 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations and a formal dress code are required at Gourmet Restaurant. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call 866-376-4797.

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