Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta
Sheraton Buganvilias sits at an interesting intersection: a proper international hotel brand (with all the Bonvoy loyalty benefits) that also sells an all-inclusive plan, in one of Mexico's most authentic and walkable resort cities. For Bonvoy points holders, the redemption value here can be excellent, and the Hotel Zone location means you can walk to real Puerto Vallarta culture rather than being trapped in a resort enclave. The property was renovated top to bottom in a project that finished in late 2017, covering all 473 rooms, the lobby, the six restaurants and the spa.
Things to Know
- Max 3 per Room
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Marriott Bonvoy points earning and redemption - using points for a Puerto Vallarta beach stay, with the all-inclusive plan added on, is one of the better Bonvoy values in Mexico
- +Gaviotas, the a la carte Mexican restaurant, was named Latin America's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards in both 2024 and 2025 and holds a AAA Four Diamond rating - a kitchen you would not expect from a convention Sheraton
- +Six restaurants and four bars for a 473-room hotel: La Villita for breakfast with live mariachi, Alfresco Trattoria for Italian, Pescador for bay-side seafood, Punta Sal Sea & Grill, Gastro Bar Embarcadero and Gaviotas
- +Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone location with walkable access to the Malecon, downtown restaurants and the Zona Romantica nightlife district
- +All 473 rooms, the lobby, the restaurants and the spa were renovated in a project that wrapped up in late 2017, and 2026 guests still single out the lobby and restaurants as highlights
- +Two pools with a swim-up bar, two outdoor jacuzzis (one of them accessible), four tennis courts, the Sheratoons kids club, a 24-hour fitness center and the Maiave spa with plunge pools and steam rooms spread around the grounds
- +The airport is a few kilometers up the road, so arrival logistics are among the easiest on the Pacific coast
- +Pet friendly in a way most all-inclusives are not: one dog up to 18 kg (40 lb) per room, with food and water bowls provided
Cons
- −Not a true all-inclusive, and this is the complaint 2026 guests repeat almost word for word: the plan is an optional add-on with a three-night minimum, most guests are on room-only or breakfast rates, and anyone expecting Secrets- or Dreams-style coverage leaves unhappy
- −The convention center identity means corporate groups and conferences can fill the lobby, restaurants and pool and change the atmosphere for the week
- −The Hotel Zone setting is busy and somewhat urban - this is not a secluded resort environment
- −Limited entertainment programming compared to dedicated all-inclusive brands like Secrets, Dreams or Iberostar
- −Maintenance and housekeeping consistency varies by stay, a recurring pattern at Bonvoy-affiliated properties
- −The beach on Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone is decent but not the equal of the Nuevo Vallarta or Punta Mita beachfronts to the north
The kitchen is the surprise. Gaviotas, the a la carte Mexican restaurant, won Latin America's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards in 2024 and again in 2025, and 2026 guests praise the renovated restaurants and the breakfast buffet at La Villita, mariachi included. The weakness is the plan, not the food: the all-inclusive is an optional add-on with a three-night minimum, most of the hotel is on room-only or breakfast rates, and the most consistent complaint in 2026 reviews is that this is not a true all-inclusive. Travelers who book it as a good hotel with an AI option tend to be happy; those expecting Secrets-level coverage are the ones who are not. The convention calendar is worth checking too, since a large corporate event changes the feel of the pool and lobby.
Sheraton Buganvilias is right for Bonvoy points holders who want a Puerto Vallarta stay at strong value, travelers who want the city's walkable character combined with resort amenities, and business travelers extending a conference stay into a leisure one. Dedicated all-inclusive seekers in Puerto Vallarta will find fuller inclusions at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta or the Dreams properties, though neither has a restaurant with Gaviotas' awards.
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What's nearby
Zona Romántica5 min drive · 1.9 mi
Los Muertos Beach6 min drive · 2.4 mi
5 min drive · 2.2 mi
Marina Vallarta6 min drive · 3.5 mi
Conchas Chinas Beach8 min drive · 3.2 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church4 min drive · 1.6 mi
More things to do (24)
- Whale watching (December to March) · excursion6 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion6 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion6 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Splash Water Park · water park15 min drive · 8.5 mi
- Camarones Beach · beach2 min drive · 0.7 mi
- Playa Palmares · beach12 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Mismaloya Beach · beach20 min drive · 9.3 mi
- Boca de Tomatlán · town25 min drive · 12 mi
- Puerto Vallarta Malecón · town3 min drive · 1.3 mi
- Playa Los Tules · beach3 min drive · 1.0 mi
- Playa Las Glorias · beach3 min drive · 0.8 mi
- Museo Histórico Naval · museum4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Playa de Oro · beach4 min drive · 2.0 mi
- Mirador La Cruz · viewpoint4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Faro de Matamoros · viewpoint5 min drive · 1.7 mi
- Isla Río Cuale · nature5 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Olas Altas Beach · beach5 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Los Arcos snorkel trip · excursion5 min drive · 2.2 mi
- Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion6 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Sport fishing charter · excursion6 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Estero El Salado · nature6 min drive · 3.1 mi
- Amapas Beach · beach7 min drive · 3.0 mi
- Marina Vallarta Golf Club · golf10 min drive · 4.7 mi
- Las Gemelas Beach · beach13 min drive · 6.8 mi
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Google Reviews★ 4.4 · 8,217 reviews
“I’ve stayed at the Sheraton Buganvilias three times this year, and every visit has been fantastic. The staff is genuinely warm and always goes out of their way to make you feel taken care of. The rooms are consistently clean and comfortable, and the...”
“We travel often and rarely write reviews, but this trip was different. We spent a week at the Sheraton Resort, and while the food, accommodations, and amenities were exactly what one would expect from a reputable all-inclusive, it was the staff who...”
“We arrived today at 4pm and hung around the pool for a few drinks with our friends Gama, Mariano and Marco. Always fantastic service by the pool. Then a quick shower and a visit to the lobby bar. I missed our server’s name but simply awesomely attent...”
