Club Velas Vallarta Grand Suite Resort

This eight-story oceanfront resort is set on 10 acres of landscaped grounds in the Marina Vallarta area, just north of Puerto Vallarta’s Old City. Shaped like a giant U, it wraps around a large pool complex with direct beach access.

Two restaurants, two bars, a small grocery store, and several shops are among the resort’s amenities. The on-site spa offers aromatherapy treatments and Shiatsu massages, while the beauty salon provides services for hair, nails, and skin. Live entertainment is offered nightly, and supervised children’s programs are available for kids aged 4-12. Five meeting rooms encompass more than 11,500 square feet of function space.

• Swimming pool outdoor
  
• Swim-up bar
  
• Spa services on site
  
• Full-service health spa
  
• Sauna
  
• Fitness equipment
  
• Bar/lounge
  
• Parking (free)
  
• Conference room(s)
  
• Banquet facilities
  
• Internet access in public areas dial-up
  
• Internet access in public areas surcharge
  
• Secretarial services
  
• 24-hour front desk
  
• Express check-out
  
• Safe-deposit box front desk
  
• Hair salon
  
• Shopping on site
  
• Tour assistance
  
• Beauty services
  
• Grocery
  
• Air-conditioned public areas
  
• Supervised child care/activities

• Poolside bar
  
• Swimming pool children's
  
• Spa tub
  
• Massage treatment room(s)
  
• Concierge desk
  
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
  
• Room service (24 hours)
  
• Parking (valet)
  
• Event catering
  
• Ballroom(s)
  
• Business services
  
• Audio-visual equipment
  
• Multilingual staff
  
• Porter/bellhop
  
• Security guard
  
• Number of suites: 339
  
• Gift shops or newsstand
  
• Medical assistance available
  
• Currency exchange
  
• Dry cleaning service
  
• Patio
  
• Elevator/lift
  
• Wedding services

This resort has 339 suites, including studios and oneand two-bedroom units, most of which have at least a partial ocean view. Suites feature wood-grained furnishings, ceiling fans, and tile floors, and all offer kitchens and separate sitting areas. All Inclusive Plans are available.

• Cable/satellite TV
  
• Ceiling fan
  
• Internet access dial-up
  
• Kitchen
  
• Refrigerator
  
• Coffee/tea maker
  
• Housekeeping (daily)
  
• Hair dryer
  
• Clock radio
  
• Electronic/magnetic keys

• Separate sitting area
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Internet access surcharge
  
• Microwave
  
• Minibar
  
• Wake-up calls
  
• Complimentary toiletries
  
• In-room safe
  
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
  
• Smoking rooms

Andrea Restaurant This restaurant overlooks the hotel gardens and features Italian cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; indoor and outdoor dining.

La Ribera Restaurant Fresh seafood and Mexican specialties top the menu at this beachfront restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; indoor and outdoor dining.

Aqua Bar Guests can swim right up to this pool bar for drinks and snacks from mid-morning to early evening.

Alhambra Lobby Bar Marble floors and a series of soaring arches provide a dramatic backdrop for this hotel lobby bar.

The resort is built around a large pool complex with three pools, including one with a waterfall. Snorkeling equipment is available for guest use, and introductory scuba lessons are offered on a regular basis. A volleyball court, four tennis courts (three lit for night play), and rental bikes also are available.

The Puerto Vallarta area is a popular spot for all sorts of water sports, including Jet Skiing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing. The Marina Vallarta Golf Course is just a few blocks from the hotel, and two more courses are a 20-minute drive away.