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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpavsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.4
9.3
Beach
8.2
8.7
Food
8.3
9.2
Service
8.7
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Rooms
7.9
9.3
Value
8.2
8.7
Romance
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9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (5,288) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,605) (better) |
| (better)From $129 | Price / Night (pp) | From $235 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Service | – |
| 7.9 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.4 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | – |
| 7.4 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 1 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 9.
Vibes
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pool
- 7 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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