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Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyvsPlaya Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyPlaya Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.6
7.9
Beach
9.2
8.6
Food
7.6
7.0
Service
8.7
7.8
Rooms
8.6
7.1
Value
8.0
8.1
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
7.9
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (7,797)
Google Rating
4.3 (4,070)
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
25 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.6
7.6
Food
7.0
8.7
Service
7.8
8.6
Rooms
7.1
8.1
Pools
7.8
8.0
Value
8.1
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Family
7.6
8.9
Romance
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7.0
Nightlife
8.8
8.6
Quiet
5.8
8.0
Wellness
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
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Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
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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
Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 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 — 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 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 — 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.