Choosing a Hotel in Vallarta- HELP!

I am looking to book a fun vaykay to Vallarta-
its me and my mom...who have traveled throughout mexico...
and 1 mother/2 daugthers.. where the daughters have only seen cancun

cant decide between Barcelo Mismaloya- Vallarta Palace- or Marival Resort/Suites...

the goal is to win over my aunt who has never been to Mexico. she has been on cruises and loves everything that they offered, (recreation, food, shows, etc)... but.. she has never been to an \"all inclusive\" destination, so we want to show her that it can be just as good as a cruise....

one of the daughters recently took a trip to Iberostar Tucan in Playa del Carmen.. and loved it..and that is the expectations we want to meet this time in Vallarta.

so we are hoping for a hotel with that kind of atmosphere.. nothing too posh, but still something to feel like it was money well spent...and always engaging (if you wish to be engaged)

anyyyy feedback would be great! thanks

The Barcelo... Neuvo is too far out of town the other direction.

you could rent a condo instead, right in the middle of old town and enjoy the excellent food choices at all the great restaurants, and some condo rentals at the nicer places come with cooks....

You can take the bus to town and there are some really great party places in Bucerias, very close to Nuevo. Twisted Rose is great for Salsa, Bucerias Gardens, also great dancing, YoYoMa, great sports bar and pizza, Encore for jazz and on and on. Go to town (PV) and party for sure. Do the art walk and try some great restaurants and hang out on the beach and shop. You can also take the water taxi back and forth for day trips. In the evening, you can all catch a cab back and split the cost. There are so many, many hotels and all inclusives. There is so much to do, you have to keep coming back. You will have fun no matter where you stay. Work with a travel agent and all your questions should be answered before you come.