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Beach Palace
Beach Palace
Four-Star·4.5
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star·4.5

Scores at a Glance

Beach PalaceHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.1
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
7.6
8.1
Service
8.0
8.7
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Value
7.9
8.1
Romance
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.1
Overall Score
8.6
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (4,888)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,687)
From $228
Price / Night (pp)
From $180
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
22 min
Airport Transfer
34 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
8.6
7.6
Food
8.1
8.0
Service
8.7
8.1
Rooms
8.8
7.8
Pools
8.6
7.9
Value
8.1
8.5
Family
8.6
Romance
8.2
Quiet
8.0
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Beach Palace

  • 3 pools
  • 6 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 22 min from CUN

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

  • 2 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 34 min from PVR

Pros — Beach Palace

  • True all-inclusive inclusions are strong.
  • Good Hotel Zone beach position.
  • Family-friendly without being as sprawling as larger Palace resorts.

Pros — Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

  • All rooms are ocean-facing or ocean-view focused, creating strong view consistency.
  • Private Banderas Bay beachfront setting with two oceanfront infinity pools.
  • Good family amenities, including kids club, teen zone, activities and entertainment.
  • Strong service sentiment across TripAdvisor and Expedia-style sources.
  • Close enough to Puerto Vallarta for off-resort dining and exploring, while still feeling removed from the busiest zones.

Cons — Beach Palace

  • Food feedback is mixed.
  • Older reviews cite aging facilities before the closure.
  • Pool temperature and service waits appear in negative guest reports.

Cons — Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

  • Beach is smaller than some guests expect from a large Mexico all-inclusive.
  • Buffet and reservation logistics receive more mixed feedback than the à la carte restaurant experience.
  • Not walkable to central Puerto Vallarta or Zona Romántica.
  • Some rate-plan sources mention all-inclusive rates or restrictions, so package terms should still be checked by booking channel.
  • Large groups and event business can affect the atmosphere at times.
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