Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa
Paradise Village has one of the better physical settings in Nuevo Vallarta and one of the more restrictive all-inclusive plans. The resort occupies a private 12-acre peninsula with Banderas Bay on one flank and its own marina on the other, 681 suites across four eight-storey buildings, and it is roughly 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta's airport. The two lagoon pools carry two giant alligator-shaped water slides and a suspension rope bridge across the water, which is the detail children fixate on and the reason a lot of families come back. Published renovation work in 2026 ran from August 3 to August 29 and affected the Uxmal pool and Uxmal Tower Suites; that window has closed and the resort lists no further one.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Sits on a private 12-acre peninsula in Nuevo Vallarta with Banderas Bay on one side and the resort's own marina on the other, which is a genuinely unusual footprint for the price and about 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta's airport
- +Two lagoon pools with two giant alligator-shaped water slides and a suspension rope bridge strung across the water, plus two poolside jacuzzis. The slides are the thing children remember years later and they are the single most-cited reason families rebook
- +Pool and beach staff draw specific, repeated praise in traveler forums, with returning families crediting the same employees by name across multiple visits, which is the real engine behind this resort's loyal following
- +Guest access to El Tigre, a PGA-rated championship golf course, plus two lighted tennis courts with a resident pro, a gym, bicycles and beach volleyball, so the sports side is far deeper than a standard family all-inclusive
- +Palenque Spa runs 13 treatment cabins and a hydrotherapy circuit, which is a real spa rather than the two-room massage hut most resorts in this price band offer
- +The Mexican and Japanese kitchens, Mayapan and the Kabah Sushi Bar, get noticeably better notices than the buffet, and the Copan Sunset SkyBar is the best sunset spot on the property
- +Riviera Nayarit at the door: Sayulita's surf scene about 45 minutes north, Punta Mita's beaches around 30 minutes, the Marietas Islands by boat, and Puerto Vallarta's Malecon and Zona Romantica a short drive south
Cons
- −The all-inclusive plan has gaps that catch people out. Travelers consistently report a cap on a la carte restaurant visits over a week-long stay, charges at the Copan SkyBar, and extras like ice cream billed separately. The resort does not publish its exclusions anywhere on its own site and at least one booking site claims a la carte meals are included, so get the inclusions in writing before you pay for the plan
- −With four restaurants on a 681-suite property, Tulum, Mayapan, Kabah Sushi Bar and Il Pescatore, most meals end up at the buffet, and buffet quality is the most common complaint in recent traveler reports
- −Beach and pool drink service is understaffed for the number of guests, and long waits for food and drinks at the beach come up repeatedly
- −Rooms show their age. Reviewers through 2026 specifically flag mattresses and pillows as due for replacement, and the suites are refreshed in batches rather than all at once, so two guests in the same tower can have very different rooms
- −The operation is heavily geared to its vacation-club side, and guests should expect a membership pitch at some point in the stay
- −Evening entertainment is modest next to the larger Nuevo Vallarta properties, and direct neighbours like Barcelo Puerto Vallarta and Villa del Palmar are widely rated as delivering a more complete all-inclusive package in the same price range
The practical experience splits sharply between facilities and food. On facilities it is strong: Palenque Spa with 13 treatment cabins and a hydrotherapy circuit, guest access to the PGA-rated El Tigre golf course, two lighted tennis courts with a resident pro, a gym, a water sports centre on the marina side, a Kids Club play area and 24-hour room service listed among the services. On food it is thin for the size: four restaurants (Tulum, Mayapan, Kabah Sushi Bar and Il Pescatore), two snack bars in Kikil and the Kaybal Beach Terrace Bar and Grill, the Tikal Lounge lobby bar and the Copan Sunset SkyBar, serving a property of 681 suites. Travelers report a cap on a la carte visits that pushes most meals to the buffet, which is where the criticism concentrates, along with slow beach service and rooms whose mattresses are overdue. The resort publishes no list of all-inclusive exclusions, so those reports are guest accounts rather than policy, and they are worth confirming at booking.
This works best for families who value water slides, a serious spa and golf access over dining variety, and for returning guests who already know to eat in town a couple of nights. First-time visitors comparison shopping Nuevo Vallarta on the all-inclusive package alone will probably land on Barcelo Puerto Vallarta instead. Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out 11 a.m., the resort's own direct-booking offer through 31 October 2026 ran 30 percent off on stays of four nights or more and 35 percent on seven or more, and the Riviera Nayarit day trips, Sayulita, Punta Mita and the Marietas Islands, do a lot to offset the on-property food limitations if you are willing to leave the gate.
Common Questions
What is not included in the all-inclusive plan here?
Was the resort renovated in 2026, and is work still going on?
How many pools are there, and what are the water slides like?
Is the marina next door worth using?
Is this a good resort for families with young children?
What day trips can I do from Nuevo Vallarta?
Restaurants (7)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Mexican | Mayapan Restaurant |
| Italian | Il Pescatore Ristorante, Il Forno Pizzeria |
| Asian | Kabah Sushi Bar |
| International & fusion | Tulum Restaurant, Copan Sunset Sky Bar, El Tigre Club House Restaurant |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.
What's nearby
Zona Romántica25 min drive · 13 mi
Los Muertos Beach30 min drive · 13 mi
25 min drive · 13 mi
Marina Vallarta20 min drive · 7.8 mi
Conchas Chinas Beach30 min drive · 14 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church25 min drive · 12 mi
More things to do (24)
- Whale watching (December to March) · excursion20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Splash Water Park · water park9 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Camarones Beach · beach25 min drive · 12 mi
- Destiladeras Beach · beach30 min drive · 14 mi
- Playa Palmares · beach35 min drive · 17 mi
- Puerto Vallarta Malecón · town25 min drive · 12 mi
- Paradise Village Marina · marina6 min walk · 0.3 mi
- Aquaventuras Park · water park10 min drive · 3.2 mi
- Flamingos Golf Club · golf15 min drive · 5.9 mi
- Bucerías · town15 min drive · 6.8 mi
- Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Sport fishing charter · excursion20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Playa de Oro · beach20 min drive · 9.5 mi
- Estero El Salado · nature20 min drive · 9.1 mi
- Boca de Tomates Beach · beach20 min drive · 6.6 mi
- Vidanta Greg Norman Golf Course · golf20 min drive · 6.5 mi
- Marina Vallarta Golf Club · golf20 min drive · 8.3 mi
- Playa Los Tules · beach25 min drive · 10 mi
- Playa Las Glorias · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
- Jardín Mágico Butterfly Garden · wildlife25 min drive · 8.3 mi
- La Cruz de Huanacaxtle · town25 min drive · 11 mi
- La Manzanilla Beach (La Cruz) · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
Amenities
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Google Reviews★ 4.5 · 10,361 reviews
“This is our second visit to Paradise Village and obviously we came back because we enjoyed it so much the first time! The food and the staff are amazing and all work very hard to make your experience enjoyable. Kabah sushi bar is a fun experience and...”
“We visited Copan restaurant once again and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We were able to watch a very nice sunset from our seats. The food was great. We had the copan burgers, the queso fundido and the arrachera tacos. Delicious! Yanet was very helpful...”
“Our week vacation was great! The staff was amazing, so friendly and polite. I hope management would acknowledge and recognize Ricardo A, supervisor for the buffet. Ricardo and Jesus went above and beyond consistently to ensure we had all that we nee...”
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