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Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayavsCrown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaCrown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
Overall
7.8
7.5
Beach
5.8
8.0
Food
7.4
7.2
Service
8.2
7.8
Rooms
7.6
6.5
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
—
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.5
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.3 (16,112)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
7.2
8.2
Service
7.8
7.6
Rooms
6.5
8.2
Pools
7.8
7.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
—
—
Romance
7.7
—
Nightlife
7.8
—
Quiet
6.8
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Nightlife
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.