Seeking a fun and lively hotel

If you liked the Nuevo Vallarta location you might try Marival. We stayed at a condo next to Marival in October of 2005. There were lots of young people and families with children. Paradise Village is nice & is in Nuevo as well.
Crown Paradise allows children, Gold Crown does not.

Paradise Village Beach Resort was hopping (and crowded) in June and July. We stayed at the Playa Royale which is still part of Paradise Village yet allows for some quiet time with a free shuttle to activities.

If you really want something special, check out Costa Azul in San Pancho. Quiet, beautiful beach, bigger waves as not in the bay, no vendors and a hopping time every night at Costa Azul but not crowded; very family oriented.

See full trip report \"Two weeks of exeriences, different locations\" from past July.