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Hurawalhi Island ResortvsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
9.5
7.8
Beach
9.4
7.9
Food
9.5
7.7
Service
9.5
8.0
Rooms
9.4
7.4
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
7.5
Romance
9.7
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
Rates TBD
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
40 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
9.4
Beach
7.9
9.5
Food
7.7
9.5
Service
8.0
9.4
Rooms
7.4
8.8
Pools
7.8
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
7.5
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Family
8.0
9.7
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.2
9.5
Quiet
6.8
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.