Las Palmas by The Sea
Las Palmas by the Sea is one of Puerto Vallarta's most charming budget all-inclusives, and the key to enjoying it is booking it for what it is: an older beachfront property in the Las Glorias part of the Hotel Zone where the staff and the setting do the heavy lifting. The resort says it sits about ten minutes from the Malecon, and with 225 rooms it stays small enough that the same bartenders and waiters learn your name. For travelers who want a base rather than a destination, the location and price are hard to beat.
Things to Know
- Timeshare Pressure
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Right on the beach in the Las Glorias stretch of Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, which the resort puts about ten minutes from the Malecon, so town is easy without staying downtown
- +Warm, personal staff culture that travelers single out by name, and repeat guests come back for specific team members year after year
- +Two pools with different jobs: an adults-only pool for a drink and a book, and a livelier family pool, with a modest 225 rooms keeping the loungers manageable
- +The Kids Club for ages 5 to 12 runs daily from 10 am to 5 pm with crafts, movies, board games, music and a wading pool, with sign-in and sign-out supervision
- +One of the most accessible all-inclusive price points in Puerto Vallarta, a smart base for travelers who plan to explore town rather than stay resort-bound
- +A Clinica Spa on site for massages and treatments, unusual at a budget resort this size
- +Hurakenna bar pours from 11 am to 1 am, and the COCO lobby bar covers the rest of the evening
Cons
- −Rooms are genuinely dated, with early-2000s decor, few electrical outlets and aging fixtures; bring a power strip
- −The resort itself promises Wi-Fi in the lobby and common areas, and guests report it drops often in rooms far from the lobby, so remote work is a gamble
- −Timeshare invitations show up at check-in and breakfast as 'welcome sessions'; a firm no works but may need repeating
- −Only three included restaurants, Guakamajazz (Italian), the Aire del Mar buffet and Guakamajazz Snack, so a full week gets repetitive
- −The seafood restaurant, Shack, costs extra and only serves lunch, 12 pm to 4 pm, so the best fresh ceviche and aguachile on property is not in the plan
- −Garden-view terrace rooms are a big step down from the ocean-view categories, so check which one you are booking
- −A river running along the property can sit stagnant and smell in hotter months
- −Service from newer hires gets mixed marks next to the glowing reviews of veteran staff
The all-inclusive plan covers three restaurants: Guakamajazz for Italian, Aire del Mar for the buffet, and Guakamajazz Snack for nuggets, burgers, nachos and fries by the beach. Shack, the seafood spot for ceviche, aguachile and octopus, costs extra and is open for lunch only. Drinks run at Hurakenna from 11 am to 1 am and at the COCO lobby bar. There is an adults-only pool, a family pool, a Clinica Spa and a supervised Kids Club for ages 5 to 12. Rooms are the weakest point: clean, but the decor and wiring have not kept up with newer Puerto Vallarta hotels. Room types range from garden-view terrace rooms to ocean-view rooms and the front-row Golden ocean-view king, so the category you book matters.
This resort suits budget-conscious travelers, families with younger kids, and couples who want beach access with Puerto Vallarta's nightlife and culture a short ride away, without paying Marriott or Westin prices in Marina Vallarta. You trade modern rooms for warmth and a lower-stress atmosphere. The Malecon, Los Arcos amphitheater, Zona Romantica restaurants and boat trips to Yelapa or the Marietas Islands round out an easy itinerary.
Common Questions
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Is the all-inclusive package worth it here?
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Restaurants (3)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Aire del Mar |
| Italian | Guakamajazz |
| Seafood | Shack Seafood (extra charge) |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. Venues marked "extra charge" are not covered by the all-inclusive rate; the others are, per the resort.
What's nearby
Zona Romántica5 min drive · 2.7 mi
Los Muertos Beach7 min drive · 3.2 mi
6 min drive · 3.0 mi
Marina Vallarta5 min drive · 2.7 mi
Conchas Chinas Beach9 min drive · 4.0 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church5 min drive · 2.4 mi
More things to do (24)
- Whale watching (December to March) · excursion5 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion5 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion5 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Splash Water Park · water park14 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Camarones Beach · beach3 min drive · 1.5 mi
- Playa Palmares · beach12 min drive · 6.5 mi
- Mismaloya Beach · beach20 min drive · 10 mi
- Boca de Tomatlán · town25 min drive · 13 mi
- Puerto Vallarta Malecón · town4 min drive · 2.1 mi
- Playa Los Tules · beach2 min walk · 0.1 mi
- Playa Las Glorias · beach8 min walk · 0.4 mi
- Playa de Oro · beach3 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Museo Histórico Naval · museum4 min drive · 2.2 mi
- Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion5 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Sport fishing charter · excursion5 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Estero El Salado · nature5 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Mirador La Cruz · viewpoint5 min drive · 2.2 mi
- Faro de Matamoros · viewpoint5 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Isla Río Cuale · nature6 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Olas Altas Beach · beach6 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Los Arcos snorkel trip · excursion6 min drive · 3.0 mi
- Amapas Beach · beach8 min drive · 3.8 mi
- Marina Vallarta Golf Club · golf8 min drive · 3.9 mi
- Jardín Mágico Butterfly Garden · wildlife13 min drive · 5.2 mi
Amenities
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Google Reviews★ 4 · 5,326 reviews
“We were very happy with our stay at this hotel! The staff were wonderful — always friendly, attentive, and ready to help. The sea was amazing: clean, calm, and beautiful. There were always plenty of sunbeds available, which was a big plus. The room w...”
“My favorite place other than home. The people are amazing. We come here often. Starting from the top all the people make our visit a wonderful experience. From Cristina the manager to Martha our room lady they are fantastic people making our visit a...”
“It's a Beautiful place and they did everything to make me have a nice holiday. Guadalupe always at my service.Migel, very sweet person,always attentive. Saul and Ramone ,so sweet. !And the restaurant service was excellent. ( A la carte). David, Hugo...”
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