Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaKrystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Overall
7.8
7.8
Beach
5.8
8.0
Food
7.4
7.4
Service
8.2
7.4
Rooms
7.6
7.6
Value
7.8
7.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.1 (7,367)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
7.4
8.2
Service
7.4
7.6
Rooms
7.6
8.2
Pools
8.1
7.8
Value
7.4
8.0
Family
8.0
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
—
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from PVR
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive product
- Close to Puerto Vallarta airport
- Four-pool setup
- Kids and teens programs
- Swim-out and private-pool room options
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- Mixed food and service feedback
- Room-count conflict across sources
- Room service appears extra
- Pool-chair and towel complaints appear in reviews