Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean.
A large resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a prominent hotel building.
A modern restaurant with a wooden bar and teal-colored furniture, overlooking a beach.
A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large sign reading "LA PLAZA".

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Nayarit, NAY, 63732
  • Place, Nuevo Vallarta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingos Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Bucerías
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(203 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(167 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room (L)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (E)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(171 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (M)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Standard with Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds or 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (C)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nuevo Nayarit

With a stay at Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive in Nuevo Nayarit, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and a 2-minute drive from Nuevo Vallarta Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Vallarta Adventures and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Nayar Vidanta Golf.

What's nearby

  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Flamingos Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Los Arroyos Verdes - 14 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Bucerías - 15 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riu Palace Piano Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Reflect Krystal Sky Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O International Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marlin Pool Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive offers 678 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nuevo Nayarit property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 678 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite at Don Rafael, one of the property's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Don Rafael - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Kulinarium - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Nirvana - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Il Gusto - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
La Boheme - Onsite bar. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Don Rafael
  • Il Gusto
  • Kulinarium
  • La Boheme
  • Nirvana

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renewable energy used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

All Inclusive Riu
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Vallarta
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Vallarta Riu
Riu Vallarta Hotel Nuevo Vallarta
Riu Vallarta Nuevo
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2090 out of 3909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 965 out of 3909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 507 out of 3909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 3909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 3909 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ming Hong

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel, very enjoyable place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms friendly staff good food
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keiley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the RIU hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori Lynn

Great resort with great food & wonderful staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the service and food were amazing, especially the entertainments. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MELVIN

Awesome stay, staff, and food.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel on the beach and has pools lots of activities for the family to do
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Staff was friendly, night shows were great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food bar was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, service was great, food was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was delish!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel riu is one of my favorite hotels here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved our stay here i want to go back to the same place next time it was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff did great job buffets and à la carte places were all great - pools were great !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Morning meals had a large variety and staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALIAKSANDR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet was always amazing, the staff were so kind and helpful. Everything was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was my first time in this hotel and is amazing the
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great! Staff was very kind!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at this beach hotel! 🌊☀️ From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome and taken care of. The rooms were spotless, beautifully decorated, and waking up to that ocean view every morning was unreal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce w.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and staff were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Staff was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around is a great property to visit and very much the valley that you pay for you get more than that
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food including breakfast. They should have a 24/7 coffee bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026