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Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Meliá Puerto Vallarta
Four-Star·★ 4.6
Sandos Cancun
Sandos Cancun
Four-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Meliá Puerto VallartaSandos Cancun
Overall
7.7
8.2
Beach
7.5
8.7
Food
7.2
7.6
Service
7.7
8.7
Rooms
6.8
8.1
Value
7.9
7.8
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Meliá Puerto VallartaMeasureSandos Cancun
7.7Overall Score8.2 (better)
4-starStar Rating4-star
4.6 (17,340)Google Rating4.7 (21,791) (better)
(better)From $106Price / Night (pp)From $143
NoAdults OnlyYes
ListedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer20 min

Meliá Puerto Vallarta

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Media sources identify Kizzu Kids Club for ages 4 to 12; Booking lists children and teen club activities. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. Booking lists room service, but included-versus-extra scope was not fully verified.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Meliá Puerto Vallarta

Sandos Cancun

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. Official sources list 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Deluxe Room; Balcony Deluxe; Sandos Suite; 1 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Sandos Cancun

Meliá Puerto Vallarta

Highlights

  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • True all-inclusive in Marina Vallarta.
  • Strong kids club and family activities.
  • Large family-friendly pool.
  • Close to airport and marina restaurants.

Keep in mind

  • Rooms can feel dated.
  • Beach is relatively small.
  • Restaurant reservations are limited.
  • Some premium dinner items may cost extra.

Sandos Cancun

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Adults-only
  • Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
  • Three infinity pools
  • Good specialty dining options
  • 24-hour room service

Keep in mind

  • Buffet feedback is mixed
  • Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
  • Compact resort footprint
  • Watersports and spa inclusions are limited

All Scores

Meliá Puerto VallartaMeasureSandos Cancun
7.5Beach8.7 (better)
7.2Food7.6 (better)
7.7Service8.7 (better)
6.8Rooms8.1 (better)
8.0Pools8.6 (better)
(better)7.9Value7.8
8.6Family–
–Romance8.5
–Nightlife8.2
–Quiet6.8
–Adventure7.8
–Wellness8.2

Of the 9 measures we call, Meliá Puerto Vallarta leads on 2 and Sandos Cancun leads on 7.

Vibes

Meliá Puerto VallartaMeasureSandos Cancun
–RomanceYes
–LivelyYes
–AdventureYes

Activities

Meliá Puerto VallartaMeasureSandos Cancun
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesKids–
–NightlifeYes
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