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Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
4.5(3,939 reviews)
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Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with 335 rooms. Amenities include Adults-Only Pool, Babysitting, Beach, Buffet Dining and Diving. Travelers rate it 4.5/5 across 3,939 Google reviews.

Price Range
$$$
Rooms
335
Brand
Hyatt

Atmosphere

BusinessQuiet

Room Upgrades

Adults-Only RoomsSwim-Up RoomsPlunge Pool Rooms

Amenities

Adults-Only Pool
Babysitting
Beach
Buffet Dining
Diving
Fishing
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Heated Swimming Pool
Kids Club
Nightly Entertainment
Spa
Swim-Up Bar
Tennis
Family Vacation

Quick answers

Is Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta adults only?
No — Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is a family-friendly resort that accepts children of all ages.
Where is Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta?
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Its address is Carretera a Barra de Navidad, Km. 3.5, Zona Hotelera, Sur, 48390 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico.
How many rooms does Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta have?
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta has 335 rooms.
Is Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive?
Yes — Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is an all-inclusive resort, so meals, drinks and most on-site activities are covered by the rate.

Traveler Insights(1,200 discussions)

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta completed a $20M renovation that addressed the property's most common complaints. All 244 North Tower rooms now feature new AC systems, Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and sliding glass doors - a meaningful upgrade that eliminates the 'dated rooms' criticism that previously applied to half the hotel. The new Tamari restaurant brings Asian-fusion dining with live Teppanyaki to a property that already had the well-regarded Blaze as its culinary anchor. Add new pickleball courts, a reimagined kids' club, and a redesigned lobby, and the renovation touched every part of the guest experience.

The protected cove beach remains the resort's strongest natural asset - calmer swimming conditions than most Puerto Vallarta beachfront properties in a city known for rough Pacific surf. The swim-up suite configuration is one of the better executions of that room type in Mexico. Service inconsistency, however, persists post-renovation: the gap between excellent staff interactions and disappointing ones is still too wide for this price tier. The pool service hierarchy, where cabana customers receive noticeably different treatment, remains a documented issue.


Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is the right choice for World of Hyatt members who can earn or redeem points for meaningful value, couples who prioritize the swim-up suite experience and Puerto Vallarta's city-cultural access over Caribbean beach quality, and travelers who want an authentic Mexican Pacific coast experience with freshly renovated rooms and expanded dining. The addition of Tamari alongside Blaze gives the resort genuine dining depth. Compare against Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun (Caribbean water, similar tier) and Dreams Puerto Vallarta (similar PV location, lower price) when finalizing your Pacific Mexico decision.

Pros

  • +One of the best hotel beaches around Puerto Vallarta - protected cove setting creates calmer swimming conditions than open-ocean PV beaches
  • +Completed $20M renovation with all 244 North Tower rooms refreshed - new AC systems, Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and sliding glass doors make every room feel contemporary
  • +New Tamari restaurant (Asian-fusion with live Teppanyaki) adds a standout dining concept alongside the already-praised Blaze restaurant
  • +Swim-up suites are among the most celebrated room features in Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives
  • +New pickleball courts added as part of the renovation - a genuine recreation upgrade that fills a gap in the activity roster
  • +Puerto Vallarta location means genuine Mexican culture - town exploring, local food markets, and Malecon access
  • +Hyatt World of Hyatt points integration is a meaningful perk for loyalty program members
  • +Redesigned lobby and reimagined kids' club round out a renovation that touched every guest-facing area of the property

Cons

  • Food consistency remains hit or miss outside the headline restaurants - some meals impress while others significantly disappoint
  • Pool and beach staff reportedly prioritize cabana customers over regular lounger guests - non-paying guests describe feeling ignored
  • Couples massage priced at $450 - spa upsells are aggressively priced
  • Impeccable service from some staff contrasts sharply with disappointing experiences from others - inconsistency is the core issue
  • Puerto Vallarta has a Pacific ocean character different from Caribbean all-inclusives - stronger waves, less turquoise water
  • Cabana rental costs are significant and create a visible two-tier pool experience
  • Price point is at the higher end of Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives requiring the experience to consistently deliver
  • Limited number of restaurants compared to larger all-inclusive complexes in Cancun or Punta Cana

Common Questions

What changed in the $20M renovation?
All 244 North Tower rooms were completely refreshed with new AC systems, Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and sliding glass doors. The lobby was redesigned, the kids' club was reimagined with new programming, pickleball courts were added, and the new Tamari restaurant (Asian-fusion with live Teppanyaki) opened. The renovation addressed the most common guest complaints about dated North Tower rooms and limited dining variety.
Is the beach at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta good?
Better than most Puerto Vallarta hotel beaches - the protected cove location reduces the Pacific wave action that makes swimming uncomfortable at many PV hotels. The water here is calmer and more swimmable than the open bay. It's not Caribbean blue - Pacific Mexican water has different color characteristics - but for Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives, this beach situation consistently outperforms alternatives in the area.
How does the World of Hyatt integration work?
Stays earn Hyatt points and the resort is bookable using Hyatt points redemptions. Cash rates vary significantly by season; points rates typically run 25,000-35,000 Hyatt points per night depending on season and room category. For Hyatt loyalists with significant point balances, this is one of Mexico's better all-inclusive redemption options. Globalist elite status provides additional benefits beyond standard point earning.
What's the Tamari restaurant like compared to Blaze?
Tamari is the new Asian-fusion restaurant added in the renovation, featuring live Teppanyaki cooking that makes dinner feel like entertainment. Blaze remains the most frequently praised restaurant - a modern Mexican concept with preparations that exceed typical all-inclusive execution. Together they give the resort two genuine standout dining options. Book both early in your stay and plan for multiple visits if your trip length allows.
What's Puerto Vallarta like as a destination?
One of Mexico's most culturally rich and visually striking tourist cities. The Malecon boardwalk, Zona Romantica neighborhood, local food markets, and Banderas Bay setting create a genuine city-travel experience alongside the resort. Day trips to jungle cenotes, whale watching (in season), and Sayulita beach town are easily arranged. Puerto Vallarta rewards guests who leave the resort to explore - much more so than Cancun's Hotel Zone.
How does Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta compare to Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun?
Riviera Cancun has the Caribbean water advantage - the turquoise, calm, and warm Caribbean Sea creates a beach experience that Puerto Vallarta's Pacific simply can't replicate. Puerto Vallarta wins on cultural destination richness and the authentic Mexican city experience. Post-renovation, PV's rooms are now comparable in quality to Riviera Cancun. Choose based on what matters more: beach perfection (Riviera Cancun) or cultural destination richness (Puerto Vallarta).

Google Rating

4.5(3,939 Google reviews)

Google Reviews

Billy P.
a week ago

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared fo...

Mokshada
a month ago

This hotel is truly amazing! The service, the food, the location, the beach, and the hotel itself are all top tier. We really loved this hotel and would love to go back again. We really appreciated the amazing service we recived from all the staff, i...

Syed J.
a month ago

Their beach dinner experience (raw bar) was exceptional especially bcz the sunsets in puerto Vallarta are amazing. The pistachio ice cream and the tiramisu desert at their Italian restaurant was so good it reminded us of our visit to Florence and the...