Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments

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All Inclusive

Wi-FI

Restaurant

Bar

Gym/Spa

Pool

Beachfront

Parking

No Pets

Family-Friendly

Downtown

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About Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments

Buenaventura Grand Beach Resort All Inclusive is an oceanfront property in Puerto Vallarta, close to the famous boardwalk, on Los Camarones Beach. Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) away.

The hotel has 236 guest rooms equipped with air conditioning, coffeemaker, free wireless internet, in-room safe, minibar, flat-screen TV, direct dial telephone, and a private bathroom with shower. The honeymoon suites offer an ocean view and an in-room Jacuzzi.

The property includes two pools, a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, a parking area, and a gift shop. Other services at the hotel include a travel desk, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, concierge assistance, luggage storage, and a hospitality lounge for early arrivals. There is also a complete Spa, an outdoor Jacuzzi with stunning views of Bahia de Banderas, six restaurants with a la carte or buffet service and three bars, 24-hour room service, and private romantic dinners and dinners on the beach available upon reservation.

Benefits for booking at Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments

Free wireless internet

24-hour room service

Children’s club for guests from 4 to 12 years old

Close to the action

Budget-friendly beachfront hotel in beautiful downtown Puerto Vallarta. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from the famous Malecon boardwalk.

Drinks in the pool

Highlights include open-air dining, multiple recreation activities, and SHAKTI spa with an oversize rooftop spa tub overlooking the ocean, as well as 2 pools, including one with shallow-water lounges, and one for children.

Choice of plans

Air-conditioned rooms offer full ocean or partial ocean views, or views of the garden and ocean. See room features for more details.

Location:

Avenida Mexico 1301, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48350
Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone

All-Inclusive Details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities and taxes are included. Additional gratuities at guests’ discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • Meals and beverages at companion properties
  • Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/boogie boarding

Land activities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

  • Yoga

Kids’ club

  • Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities
  • Onsite live performances
  • Theme parties

Not included

  • Golf green fees
  • Motorized water sports
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Premium food items
  • Premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled wine
  • Bottled liquor
  • Room service
  • Airport transfers
  • Childcare
  • Laundry/dry cleaning services
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Offsite tours
  • Transportation to offsite activities

Resort Amenities

The air-conditioned, 234-room, 4-story hotel consists of 3 wings forming a “U” facing the ocean. For checking email, the lobby includes an Internet kiosk, and public areas offer complimentary wireless Internet access. A safe-deposit box at the 24-hour front desk protects valuables, a concierge desk is on hand to provide advice and assistance, and luggage storage is available for guests’ convenience. Like all major Puerto Vallarta resorts, the Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments – All Inclusive purifies its water.

Guests planning a variety of events can find resources at the Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments, including a business center with a meeting room, as well as audiovisual equipment, technology support staff, banquet facilities, event catering, and wedding and event planning services. Babysitting is available for a surcharge, and the hotel also provides a dry cleaning/laundry service. Parking, including a valet option, is provided free of charge, as well as the breakfast.

With multiple outdoor swimming pools and a children’s pool, and enjoying an enviable beachfront location, the Buenaventura Grand Hotel offers a variety of activities ranging from diving and sportfishing to beach volleyball or pool aerobics. Special programs are designed to suit different age groups, from children to seniors. A kids’ club features a video lounge, CCTV, and runs several activities, all free of charge. In the evenings, the Buenaventura activities team can direct guests to the hotspots of Puerto Vallarta’s nightlife.

  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Health club
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe-deposit box at the front desk
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children’s club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Number of floors – 4
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Total number of rooms – 236
  • Number of bars/lounges – 3
  • Number of poolside bars – 2
  • Business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Free breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Full-service spa
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Number of outdoor pools – 2
  • Computer station
  • Children’s club
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • One meeting room
  • Free valet parking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Beach bar
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • Year Built 1982
  • Number of restaurants – 3
  • Conference space size (feet) – 111
  • Conference space size (meters) – 10
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of buildings/towers – 2
  • Steam room
  • Children’s pool
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi

Family-Friendly Amenities

  • Outdoor pools
  • Children’s pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Children’s club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free valet parking, Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free bottled water
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Digital TV service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • LED TV
  • Free WiFi

Where to Eat

Frutas y Flores – Bright and cheerful, with blue and white linens, this poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets and provides a children’s menu. Breakfast service includes a made-to-order omelet station. Dinner menus rotate Italian, seafood, and Mexican styles of food, among others. Seating is both inside and outside offering pool and ocean views.

Sunset Restaurant/ Beach Club – Serving drinks, light meals, and snacks during the day, this open-air beachfront spot becomes an à la carte restaurant at night, serving Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients for dinner and drinks. The chef’s experience and warm service from the staff are sure to make any meal a memorable one. Reservations required during the winter. Closed on Wednesdays.

Corazón Contento – Featuring international cuisine for dinner. Reservations required.

La Cabaña – Pool and beachside bar serving cocktails.

Lobby Bar – Located in the lobby, offering cool shade and tropical drinks while visiting with friends and family.

Room service is available 24 hours a day with a special and extensive menu of meals and beverages.

Nearby Things to Do

The hotel offers 2 main pools, a children’s pool, and an activities pool. Your days at Buenaventura will be full of unforgettable adventures. Enjoy water sports, kayaking and boogie boards, ping pong, water polo and scuba lessons at the pool. There are plenty of activities for all ages, including themed nights and visits to the hottest nightclubs in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Parasailing nearby

Spa Services

The full-service, beachfront SHAKTI Spa features 2 treatment rooms, as well as an oversize rooftop spa tub, all with views of the Pacific Ocean allowing your mind and body to relax as the waves murmur in the distance. Services include body scrubs, facials, beauty services, aromatherapy treatments, and 4-hand massages on the beach. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance reservations are required for all spa services.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Reflexology
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessible bathroom

Check-in

The minimum check-in age is 18

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

No pets or service animals allowed

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year’s Eve gala dinner fee
  • Resort fee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. A fee for a mandatory New Year’s Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December. Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian’s room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

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FAQ

  • The Marina and the Romantic Zone are considered some of the safest areas to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Both areas are popular among tourists and offer a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. The Marina is known for its upscale atmosphere, luxury resorts, and high-end shops and restaurants. It has a very secure, controlled environment with 24/7 security personnel. The Romantic Zone offers a more authentic Mexican experience with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and a vibrant mix of galleries, cafes, and bars. As a central tourist area, it also has a strong police presence and is considered very safe.

  • Locals in Puerto Vallarta enjoy spending time at the city’s beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and lively local markets. Popular beach spots include Playa de Oro, Playa Las Animas, and Playa Camarones for their soft sand and calm waters. Many locals visit the Vallarta Botanical Gardens to enjoy the lush vegetation and hiking trails. They also frequent authentic local food venues like Birrieria las 3 Regiones taco stand, cafes like Cafecito Vallarta, and neighborhood bars like La Cerveceria Union. The downtown Lazaro Cardenas market is a favorite for produce, spices, crafts.

  • Yes, downtown Puerto Vallarta is an exceptionally nice and popular area, celebrated for its vibrant mix of historic Mexican charm and a lively beach town atmosphere. It features a picturesque historic center with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and the iconic Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. The downtown seamlessly blends into the scenic Malecón, a beautiful oceanfront boardwalk lined with fascinating sculptures, shops, and restaurants, making it perfect for strolling and enjoying the stunning ocean views.

    The area offers an excellent variety of dining, from upscale restaurants to authentic street food, along with fantastic shopping in boutiques and art galleries. Adjacent to the main center is the popular Zona Romántica (Romantic Zone), known for its trendy vibe and energetic nightlife. The entire downtown is considered safe and is very walkable, allowing visitors to easily explore its captivating blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty on foot.

    Tip: For an unforgettable experience, head down to the Malecón or any beachfront spot about 30 minutes before the scheduled sundown to watch the spectacular sunset over the bay.

  • Old Town, also known as the Romantic Zone or Zona Romántica, is considered the historic heart of Puerto Vallarta. It is characterized by its picturesque cobblestone streets, classic whitewashed buildings, red-tiled roofs, and a lively mix of shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay, Old Town has a traditional Mexican village charm with its colonial architecture and slower pace compared to the rest of Puerto Vallarta. Its romantic ambience comes from the area’s natural beauty, outdoor cafes, and charming boutique hotels. Old Town offers visitors a taste of an authentic Mexican neighborhood.

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