The Melia Puerto Vallarta is part of Sol Melia, a worldwide company that has the Melia, Paradisus, and other brands. Puerto Vallarta is on the west coast of Mexico; this resort has large modern-style buildings and is in Marina Vallarta, just five minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown PV.
The Marina Vallarta has ocean crafts from fishing boat to luxury yachts, and is bordered by an area with shops, restaurants, art galleries, etc.
Features of the Melia Puerto Vallarta
Features for families at the all inclusive resort include:
- Kids programs, for babies to teens (see below)
- Flintstone theme: for kids clubs, Yabba Dabba Doo Bazaar...
- Large pool with kids section
- Good price point
- Some Junior Suites, and family rooms that can sleep five
- Watersports include boogie boarding, kayaking
- Nightly entertainment
- Nearby golf course (discounts for guests)
- Baby Rock Club, for ages 4 months to 4 years old), with playing area, crib room, educational activities, toys, cartoons, coloring...
- Bamm Bamm Club for 5 to 8 year-olds: pool and beach games, climbing wall, batting cage, kid's shows, playground, camping nights, Roca garden, and Cool Time with games and dancing
- Cool Club, for ages up to 14 years old: climbing wall, batting cage, tennis clinics, video games room, teen disco...
Keep in mind about the Melia Puerto Vallarta:
- check for "kids free" pricing for kids six and under
- beach can be rocky
- outings outside the resort might include horseback riding
- good restaurants are available nearby in the Marina area
Find out more about Melia Puerto Vallarta:
- See a detailed review for families
- Always check recent visitors' comments at a site like TripAdvisor.com
- Check prices at Kayak.com
- Check prices of more hotels in Puerto Vallarta
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort sites for updates!

