Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortKrystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.7
7.8
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
9.0
7.4
Rooms
8.8
7.6
Value
7.8
7.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.1 (7,367)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.0
8.6
Food
7.4
9.0
Service
7.4
8.8
Rooms
7.6
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Pools
8.1
7.8
Value
7.4
8.5
Family
8.0
8.7
Quiet
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from PVR
Pros — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Boutique scale with polished design.
- Strong guest satisfaction across OTA sources.
- Family-friendly without feeling like a large children-focused resort.
Pros — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive product
- Close to Puerto Vallarta airport
- Four-pool setup
- Kids and teens programs
- Swim-out and private-pool room options
Cons — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Beach texture may not suit sand-focused travelers.
- Less resort sprawl and fewer pools than larger Crete properties.
- Some experiences may require advance reservations.
Cons — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- Mixed food and service feedback
- Room-count conflict across sources
- Room service appears extra
- Pool-chair and towel complaints appear in reviews