Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaMeliá Puerto Vallarta
Overall
7.8
7.7
Beach
5.8
7.5
Food
7.4
7.2
Service
8.2
7.7
Rooms
7.6
6.8
Value
7.8
7.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.7
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,795)
Google Rating
4.5 (16,305)
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
–
All Scores
5.8
Beach
7.5
7.4
Food
7.2
8.2
Service
7.7
7.6
Rooms
6.8
8.2
Pools
8.0
7.8
Value
7.9
8.0
Family
8.6
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros · Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive in Marina Vallarta.
- Strong kids club and family activities.
- Large family-friendly pool.
- Close to airport and marina restaurants.
Cons · Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons · Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms can feel dated.
- Beach is relatively small.
- Restaurant reservations are limited.
- Some premium dinner items may cost extra.