Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyMeliá Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.6
7.7
Beach
9.2
7.5
Food
7.6
7.2
Service
8.7
7.7
Rooms
8.6
6.8
Value
8.0
7.9
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
7.7
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (130)
Google Rating
4.5 (16,305)
From $98
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
80 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
9.2
Beach
7.5
7.6
Food
7.2
8.7
Service
7.7
8.6
Rooms
6.8
8.1
Pools
8.0
8.0
Value
7.9
–
Family
8.6
8.9
Romance
–
7.0
Nightlife
–
8.6
Quiet
–
8.0
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
–
Golf
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 80 min from CUN
Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · 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 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 · Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms can feel dated.
- Beach is relatively small.
- Restaurant reservations are limited.
- Some premium dinner items may cost extra.