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Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayavsVamar Vallarta All Inclusive Marina & Beach Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaVamar Vallarta All Inclusive Marina & Beach Resort
Overall
7.8
7.3
Beach
5.8
7.4
Food
7.4
6.9
Service
8.2
7.5
Rooms
7.6
6.8
Value
7.8
7.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.3
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.0 (6,246)
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
5 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
7.4
7.4
Food
6.9
8.2
Service
7.5
7.6
Rooms
6.8
8.2
Pools
8.0
7.8
Value
7.4
8.0
Family
7.7
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
—
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
Vamar Vallarta All Inclusive Marina & Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- 5 min from PVR
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Vamar Vallarta All Inclusive Marina & Beach Resort
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints