Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.4
7.8
Beach
8.2
7.9
Food
8.0
7.7
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
7.9
7.4
Value
8.4
7.5
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (17,516)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.2
Beach
7.9
8.0
Food
7.7
8.2
Service
8.0
7.9
Rooms
7.4
8.5
Pools
7.8
8.4
Value
7.5
8.5
Family
8.0
8.0
Romance
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8.6
Nightlife
8.2
7.3
Quiet
6.8
6.8
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
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Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
Pros — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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.