Head to head
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyvsKrystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyKrystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.6
7.8
Beach
9.2
8.0
Food
7.6
7.4
Service
8.7
7.4
Rooms
8.6
7.6
Value
8.0
7.4
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (7,797)
Google Rating
4.1 (7,367)
From $98
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
80 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.0
7.6
Food
7.4
8.7
Service
7.4
8.6
Rooms
7.6
8.1
Pools
8.1
8.0
Value
7.4
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Family
8.0
8.9
Romance
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7.0
Nightlife
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8.6
Quiet
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8.0
Wellness
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
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Yes
Quiet
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Activities
Yes
Spa
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Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
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Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 80 min from CUN
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from PVR
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Excellent Xpu-Ha beach
- Adults-only setting
- Good room sizes
- Relaxed natural resort layout
- Seven-restaurant dining footprint
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 Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Food quality can be inconsistent
- Cocktail quality varies by bar
- Limited nightlife
- Privileged-category upsell affects access to some perks
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