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5-star hotels in Nuevo Vallarta
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels of Nuevo Vallarta, gathered for travellers deciding where to base an all-inclusive stay on the calm bay — families with children, couples, golfers and anyone who wants the resort itself to be the holiday.
Staying in Nuevo Vallarta
Nuevo Vallarta is a resort strip on one of the calmest stretches of bay in the region, with a long wide beach and swimmable sea. Almost everything happens inside the hotels: the resorts compete on pools and kids' clubs, and what yours includes — restaurants, motorised sports, children's activities — becomes your world for the stay. It is not the place to walk out for a different dinner every night; Bucerías, with its beach and street stalls, is the easy taxi escape. Golfers are well served, and families and groups are the natural audience.
All eight hotels on this shortlist carry a Nuevo Vallarta address and sit along the resort's main avenues and boulevards — Avenida Cocoteros, Paseo de los Cocoteros, Boulevard Costero, Avenida Paseo de las Moras — with one further north on the federal highway at Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Each is a 5-star property with a beach nearby, a fitness centre and family rooms, and most are all-inclusive, which suits travellers who want the resort to carry the whole stay: couples and adults-only guests, families with children and business travellers with a business centre to hand.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta
Blvd Costero No. 800, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA beachfront 5-star on Blvd Costero No. 800 with a fitness center and entertainment activities running through the day. Families get dedicated family rooms and a babysitting service, while the 24-hour front desk, concierge and currency exchange keep arrivals and errands simple. Aerobics and archery add to the activity list, and bars, a buffet and a café cover meals without leaving the property.
See Krystal Grand Nuevo VallartaRIU Vallarta All Inclusive
Av De Los Cocoteros S N Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereOn Av De Los Cocoteros S N in Riviera Nayarit, this all-inclusive 5-star sits close to the beach and pairs a gymnasium and fitness center with a kids pool and family rooms, so both active guests and parents with children settle in easily. Babysitting service and entertainment activities fill out the family offering, and the 24-hour front desk, bars and café keep the day running smoothly.
See RIU Vallarta All InclusiveGrand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive
Avenida Cocoteros 98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe all-inclusive 5-star on Avenida Cocoteros 98 Sur suits guests who want range: a fitness center and aerobics for exercise, a casino and canoe for leisure, a business center and banquet space for work events. Breakfast, buffet and dinner are on site with breakfast in room available, and family rooms plus a babysitting service make it workable for parents. Concierge and 24-hour front desk handle the arrangements.
See Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All InclusiveVilla La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera Nayarit
Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur Flamingos, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereApartments-style comfort on Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur: a dishwasher and kitchen-style conveniences appear alongside a business center and fitness center, and breakfast in room lets you start slowly. Express check-in, concierge and 24-hour front desk reduce friction on arrival, while family rooms and a babysitting service make the resort practical for parents. Beach nearby, a spa setting and bars round out the stay for couples and families alike.
See Villa La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera NayaritMarival Distinct All Inclusive Handwritten Collection
Paseo De Los Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereMarival Distinct on Paseo De Los Cocoteros 53 combines an indoor pool with a fitness center and a golf course, giving guests several ways to spend a day beyond the beach nearby. Family rooms and a babysitting service cover parents, and bars, a café and dinner on site mean meals need no planning. Free car parking and a 24-hour front desk suit guests arriving with their own vehicle.
See Marival Distinct All Inclusive Handwritten CollectionGrand Matlali Suites & Villas Riviera Nayarit
Carretera Federal La Cruz Punta De Mita Km 0.2 Riviera Nayarit Carretera Federal La Cruz Punta De Mita Km 0.2 Ri, Cruz De Huanacaxtle
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSet on the Carretera Federal La Cruz Punta De Mita near Cruz De Huanacaxtle, this 5-star offers suites and villas with kitchen facilities, free car parking and a garden, appealing to longer stays and families. Fishing and a fitness center add activity, and family rooms with a babysitting service make it manageable for parents. Express check-in, concierge and 24-hour front desk keep the logistics light.
See Grand Matlali Suites & Villas Riviera NayaritBON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta
Av. Paseo De Las Moras S N 254 Na, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Family rooms
Why stay herePart of VidantaWorld in Nuevo Vallarta, this 5-star on Av. Paseo De Las Moras S N 254 pairs entertainment activities and a business center with a buffet, breakfast in room and bars for easy dining. Family rooms, cots and a babysitting service address parents travelling with young children, and the concierge, currency exchange and 24-hour front desk handle the practical side. Beach nearby completes the picture.
See BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo VallartaUnico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive
19 Paseo De Los Cocoteros, Nuevo Vallarta
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereAdults only, all inclusive, on Paseo De Los Cocoteros 19: a fitness center, aerobics and a golf course give active couples plenty to do, with bars, a café and dinner on site. Fishing and entertainment activities add variety, and beach nearby keeps the sea within reach. Concierge and 24-hour front desk support the stay, and free car parking helps guests driving in.
See Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
| RIU Vallarta All Inclusive | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Villa La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera Nayarit | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Marival Distinct All Inclusive Handwritten Collection | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grand Matlali Suites & Villas Riviera Nayarit | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For adults only
Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive is the one property on this shortlist that restricts its guests to adults. It brings aerobics, a golf course, fishing and a fitness centre, plus beach access nearby, for couples and friends who would rather the calm bay came without other people's children.
For business travellers
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive, Villa La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera Nayarit, BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta and Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive each list a business centre, a 24 hour front desk and currency exchange — the practical trio for anyone mixing work with the beach on Avenida Cocoteros and its neighbours.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive · Villa La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera Nayarit · BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta · Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Nuevo Vallarta is a resort area where nearly everything happens inside the hotel, so plan on staying put once you arrive and on taxis for anything beyond the gates. Bucerías, with its beach and street stalls, is described as the easy taxi escape when you want a different evening. Beyond that, the site's guidance is about what to compare rather than how to move: check carefully what your resort includes — restaurants, motorised sports, kids' clubs — because it will be your world for the length of the stay.
Questions, answered
Are the hotels in Nuevo Vallarta all-inclusive?
Most are. RIU Vallarta All Inclusive, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive, Marival Distinct All Inclusive Handwritten Collection, BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta and Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive name it in their titles; the others list breakfast, dinner and bars among their facilities, so check what your rate covers.
Is Nuevo Vallarta good for families?
Yes — the site puts families and groups first, with a wide beach and swimmable sea among the bay's calmest, and resorts competing on pools and kids' clubs.
Which hotel is adults only?
Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive is the only adults-only property on this shortlist. It has a fitness centre, aerobics, a golf course and fishing, and the beach nearby.
Can we walk out for dinner?
Not really, and the site is direct about it: Nuevo Vallarta is wrong for anyone who wants to walk somewhere different for dinner every night — that is Vallarta's job. Bucerías, with its beach and street stalls, is the easy taxi escape.
Do the hotels have a fitness centre?
All eight list a fitness centre. RIU Vallarta All Inclusive and Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta also add aerobics, and several list a garden and pool facilities alongside.
Is the sea safe for swimming?
The bay here is described as among the calmest and swimmable, but respect the flags — some days bring current. Every hotel on this list lists the beach as nearby.
Which hotels suit business travellers?
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit All Inclusive, Villa La Estancia Beach Resort&Spa Riviera Nayarit, BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta and Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive each list a business centre, a 24 hour front desk and currency exchange.
Is parking available?
Marival Distinct All Inclusive Handwritten Collection, Grand Matlali Suites & Villas Riviera Nayarit and Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit Adults Only All Inclusive list free car parking; several others list a car rental service at the desk.