Checking in to the Marriott Puerto Vallarta was last updated on August 13th, 2023. This post contains affiliate links which means that if you purchase through my link, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you!
When I think back on my time in Puerto Vallarta I can’t help but think of the Marriott. This oceanfront property was in the perfect location. In the Marina Zone, but easy enough to either bus or take a taxi anywhere we needed. The Marriott Puerto Vallarta is perfect for exploring Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
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Checking In To The Marriott, Puerto Vallarta
The Rooms
Having opened in 1990, 405 guest rooms and 28 suites in the Marriott Puerto Vallarta are located in two different towers. Each room and suite has its own balcony, or terrace like ours, offering guests splendid views of Banderas Bay. Our room was my favourite room that I have ever stayed in at a hotel!
We had a king-sized bed, the world’s best shower, and a flat screen tv that connected to our Netflix account (be warned, you will get Mexico’s Netflix, so I became addicted to the show Vikings, only to discover Canadian Netflix doesn’t have it. You bet I bought the first 4 seasons), and we even had our own terrace. Being on the corner, we got views of the ocean and pool area, and from the other side, we could see over towards the airport.
The rooms were very clean, and while the mini fridge was locked, we had a coffee maker and an in-room safe.
We were on the fifth floor, in room 5016, which is right beside the maid’s closet, so the mornings were quite loud sometimes. But thankfully the curtains were blacked out curtains, so other than the noise we slept great!
The Food
Here you will be spoiled for choice. If you don’t want to leave the hotel to eat, you simply don’t have to!
There are 4 restaurants, 24-hour room service, a deli, and two bars.
La Estancia is the casual Mexican restaurant on site. We didn’t eat here, but heard that the breakfast buffet was really good! I liked how La Estancia looked over the pool, giving you gorgeous breakfast views.
Open for breakfast.
Mikado is the Japanese restaurant on site, serving fresh sushi and teppanyaki.
Open for dinner.
Champions Sports Bar. We came here a few times. The first time was for food, and I do not recommend it. I figured I should order something Mexican off the menu since I was in Mexico. I ordered a quesadilla and a salad. Worst meal I’ve had in a while. There was absolutely no flavour. The cheese in the quesadilla was all in the center, leaving the outer parts empty.
We watched UFC and football two other times with some drinks, which was great.
Overall, Champions is good for drinks and dessert, or maybe a snack, but not for dinner.
Open for lunch and dinner, and late-night snacks.
Las Casitas is the Marriott’s open-air restaurant, on the second level where you can feast on your freshly caught seafood. Here you get to overlook Banderas Bay and the pool area.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
There are two bars, one by the pool, and another just off the lobby. The lobby bar is called Ceviche & Tequila Bar, and it was here where we took part in a small cooking class. We learned how to make ceviche, and while mine was vegan, we all agreed it was delicious and a fun quick activity.
The second bar is by the pool and is called Nosh Sunset Bar & Bites.
There is also a really good deli at The Marriott. Called Deli Los Mangos, you will find pastries, snacks, coffee, pizza, and delicious sandwiches here! We grabbed snacks and sandwiches from here a few times. The panini’s I ate from here are still something I crave.
Things To Do While Staying At The Marriott Puerto Vallarta
The Marriott’s one pool has incredible views of the beach, city, and mountains. We would go swimming here at night and look over the city. It was beautiful. In the pool, there are steps up to a few hammocks and a nice hot tub.
There is of course a spa and fitness center, as one would expect the Marriott Puerto Vallarta to have.
There are games all over the hotel. There’s a basketball net, Jenga, and a ping pong table.
Throughout the hotel, there are statues and sculptures all around. Wandering around and looking at them all is a fun way to beat the heat.
Something a bit different that they do is that they have botanical gardens and pathways around the hotel. They even have an herb garden!
The most special part of the hotel though? The Marriott here has a turtle sanctuary! They have partnered with the government and local biologists and have created their own hatchery. These kinds of sea turtles are called the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, the second smallest in the world.
Guests of the Marriott can participate in the nightly releases of the sea turtles when the eggs hatch.
Need To Know About The Marriott Puerto Vallarta
There is a daily resort fee you need to pay when you arrive. This is USD 20 per day and includes your two bottles of water per day, a tequila tasting at Ceviche Bar for two, a cooking class at Ceviche Bar for two, and your in-room Wi-Fi.
Check-in – 3 pm
Check out – 12 pm
There is a resident cat named Mitzy that lives at the hotel. We also saw another small ginger cat wandering around at night time. Hotel cats are my favourite 🙂
Rooms start around $250 per night, but keep in mind that hotel prices change frequently depending on the low or high season, availability, and where you book it. I always first check Booking.com when beginning my accommodations search.
Overall Thoughts On Staying At The Marriott in Puerto Vallarta
I absolutely loved this hotel. The staff were so helpful, the rooms clean, the food good, the pool was my favourite way to end the evening, and we can’t forget that the views were excellent!
The location can’t be forgotten either. Located in the heart of the Marina zone, it was a 25-minute bus ride to the Malecon, and so easy to take a taxi places. I think this hotel was the perfect way for me to end my trip to Puerto Vallarta, with three nights spent staying at The Marriott.
Interested in the Westin? I wrote a post about my stay there as well!
I was gifted a stay at The Marriott, but all opinions are my own!
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