The 6 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Puerto Vallarta 2026

Where Puerto Vallarta's all-inclusive resorts are

Puerto Vallarta's resorts cluster in three parts of town. Marina Vallarta sits beside the airport. The Hotel Zone runs from the marina toward downtown and the Malecón, and the south shore (Conchas Chinas down toward Mismaloya) follows the highway past smaller coves below the hills.

The city is in Jalisco. Nuevo Vallarta and Punta Mita, which many travelers lump in with Puerto Vallarta, are across the river in Nayarit. This guide sticks to the Jalisco side, with one exception at the top: a small resort in Punta Mita that suits couples well enough to justify the longer transfer.

Every resort here sells all-inclusive as its standard rate, not as an add-on. Several well-known Puerto Vallarta hotels offer it only as an optional plan, and they're left off for that reason. The six below cover adults-only and family stays across all three areas.

Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives at a glance

1. Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort: best for couples willing to drive north

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is the one resort on this list outside Puerto Vallarta proper. It's on the Punta Mita peninsula in Nayarit, 45 to 50 minutes by car from the airport, and has just 15 tented bungalows spread over 48 acres of forest above the sea. Each tent has its own plunge pool. Only adults stay here, and there are rarely more than about 30 guests on property, the smallest guest count of the six resorts here.

The rate includes meals, drinks, one spa treatment per guest, and daily wellness sessions, among them the Temazcal House of Heat, a traditional sweat-lodge ceremony led by a curandero. Meals are served at Copal Cocina de Leña, a 30-seat wood-fire restaurant, on the Risco Terrace, or in the tent.

The trade-off is the beach. Naviva's own stretch of sand is rocky, so swimmers use the beach at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita next door. Forbes Travel Guide gave Naviva a Four-Star rating for 2026, and Condé Nast Traveler named it to its inaugural Triple Crown awards in June 2026.

Best for: Couples and honeymooners who want privacy and don't mind a longer transfer.

Location: Punta Mita peninsula, Nayarit.

All-inclusive plan: Standard. Includes one spa treatment per guest.

2. Velas Vallarta: best for families who want a short transfer

Velas Vallarta is a beachfront suite resort on 10 acres in Marina Vallarta, about 10 minutes from the airport. The plan covers its restaurants, among them La Ribera and Andrea, and the kids' club takes children ages 4 to 12. Tripadvisor named it a 2026 Travelers' Choice winner.

Best for: Families arriving on a late flight who want to be at the pool quickly.

Location: Marina Vallarta.

All-inclusive plan: Standard.

3. Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort: best for mixed groups

Hilton took over the former Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, previously an adults-only hotel, and opened it under the Hilton name in August 2021. All 444 rooms face the ocean. A kids' club for ages 4 to 12 followed in late 2021, and the resort kept a separate adults-only section, so grandparents, couples, and parents with young children can share one booking.

Best for: Multigenerational groups and friends traveling with and without kids.

Location: South Hotel Zone, at kilometer 4.5 of the Barra de Navidad highway.

All-inclusive plan: Standard.

4. The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort: best newly converted resort

The Westin Playa Vallarta reopened in May 2026 as the first all-inclusive Westin in Mexico. It's spread over 14 acres in Marina Vallarta, with more than 280 rooms, including 30 with plunge pools and 16 with swim-up access, plus 10 places to eat and drink. An adults-only pool gives couples a quieter corner.

Best for: Marriott Bonvoy members and anyone who wants a freshly updated all-inclusive near the airport.

Location: Marina Vallarta.

All-inclusive plan: Standard since May 2026.

[H2] 5. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: best for families who want a cove beach

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta fills a secluded cove at Las Estacas beach on the south shore, 20 to 30 minutes from the airport. Its 335 suites share five à la carte restaurants, a buffet, and a KidZ Club for ages 4 to 12, and there's a pool (plus swim-up suites) just for adults.

Best for: Families who want a cove beach away from the busier stretches of town.

Location: South shore, Las Estacas beach.

All-inclusive plan: Standard.

6. Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta: best for adults who want to be near downtown

Secrets Vallarta Bay is an adults-only resort with 271 suites in the Hotel Zone, a short drive from the Malecón and about 15 minutes from the airport. Its restaurants include Bordeaux, Oceana, and Himitsu, and guests can also eat at the restaurants of Dreams Vallarta Bay next door.

Best for: Couples who want resort meals and easy evenings in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Location: Hotel Zone.

All-inclusive plan: Standard.

How to pick a Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive

• Choose the area first. Marina Vallarta means a quick airport run, the Hotel Zone puts you near the Malecón, and the south shore trades walkability for coves and views.

• Decide between adults-only and family. Some family resorts here, such as the Hilton and Hyatt Ziva, set aside pools or whole sections for adults.

• Check that all-inclusive is the default rate. Some of the city's best-known hotels sell meals as an optional plan, so a room-only quote can look cheaper than it is.

• Weigh the transfer. Ten minutes to Marina Vallarta and nearly an hour to Punta Mita are very different first afternoons.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta?

For couples, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in nearby Punta Mita leads this list, with 15 adults-only tented bungalows and a spa treatment included. In town, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta and Velas Vallarta are strong choices for families, and Secrets Vallarta Bay is the adults-only pick in the Hotel Zone.

Is all-inclusive worth it in Puerto Vallarta?

It depends on where you're staying. On the south shore and in Marina Vallarta, an all-inclusive saves a lot of taxi rides at mealtimes. In the Hotel Zone, the restaurants of the Malecón and the Zona Romántica are close enough that some travelers prefer to eat out.

How far is Punta Mita from Puerto Vallarta?

Punta Mita is about 45 to 50 minutes by car from the Puerto Vallarta airport, on the Nayarit side of Banderas Bay.