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Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayavsPlaya Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaPlaya Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
7.8
7.9
Beach
5.8
8.6
Food
7.4
7.0
Service
8.2
7.8
Rooms
7.6
7.1
Value
7.8
8.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.9
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.3 (4,070)
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
25 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
7.0
8.2
Service
7.8
7.6
Rooms
7.1
8.2
Pools
7.8
7.8
Value
8.1
8.0
Family
7.6
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Nightlife
8.8
—
Quiet
5.8
Vibes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PVR
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Excellent walkable Romantic Zone location.
- True optional all-inclusive plan with official details.
- Beachfront access with three pools and family facilities.
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- All-inclusive dining is buffet-focused.
- Quiet score is limited by lively location.
- Room condition and food feedback are mixed.