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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpavsGrand Palladium Select Bávaro

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Four-Star·4.5
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Five-Star·4.7
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpaGrand Palladium Select Bávaro

Quick Stats

8.4
Overall Score
8.6
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,222)
Google Rating
4.7 (18,900)
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.8
8.3
Food
8.4
8.7
Service
8.6
7.9
Rooms
8.2
8.4
Pools
8.7
8.2
Value
8.3
8.7
Family
9.0
Nightlife
8.5
7.8
Quiet
7.2
7.4
Remote work

Vibes

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Quiet
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
LivelyQuiet

Activities

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
SpaWater sportsKids
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa

  • 1 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 15 min from PVR

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • 5 pools
  • 15 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

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.

Pros — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • Strong beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
  • Large dining and bar footprint across the Palladium complex.
  • Family-friendly infrastructure with kids’ clubs, teen programming, pools, and daily entertainment.
  • Recent Family Selection reviews are very positive for staff, clean rooms, beach access, and butler service.

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.

Cons — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • Large-resort logistics can mean long walks, shuttle dependence, and confusing navigation.
  • Room-count and pool-count evidence conflicts across official, Tripadvisor, and distributor sources.
  • Some recent guest feedback mentions maintenance, check-in, and room-update inconsistencies outside the newer Family Selection experience.
  • Quiet-seeking travelers may find the shared-resort environment too active.
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