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Club Hotel DolphinvsFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
7.4
8.2
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
7.6
7.9
Value
7.9
8.2
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,258) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $129 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 7.9 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5 and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Pros · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
- Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
- Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
- Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
Cons · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
- Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
- Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
- Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
- Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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