Hotel Tropicana VallartavsMarriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Tropicana Hotel. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa comes in at 84 with approval from 6 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Tropicana Vallarta
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Amapas 214, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $51/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Fodor's "This is a reasonably priced, well-landscaped, bright white hotel at the south end of Playa Los Muertos." Full review
Lonely Planet "Catering primarily to package tour groups, this venerable 160-room hotel is showing its age but still offers reasonably priced rooms given its beachside location." Full review
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The superior rooms are less faded than the standard ones; book ahead for one with an ocean view.
OysterMid-Range
"The Tropicana is a large, traditional Mexican-styled beachfront hotel at the edge of the Romantic Zone in downtown Puerto Vallarta." Full review
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Star Service Fodor's![The Points Guy]()
The Points Guy Oyster
Paseo La Marina Norte 435, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48354
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Pool activities and beach watersports are offered throughout the day, and there's a luxurious yet reasonably priced spa." Full review
Michelin Guide "The usual vast array of amenities of a chain resort are augmented by a fine spa, a big choice of restaurants-some in beautiful settings above the beach-and child-friendly activities."
Star Service "Near the Melia and Westin, this hotel is cut to a standard international resort template geared directly to Americans, which seems to be the key to its success in the face of heavy competition." Full review
i
Tip: be sure to ask for a swig of the house tequila made from agave grown at the hotel, or better yet enroll in one of their tequila appreciation classes.
Fodor's "The CasaMagna is hushed and stately in some places, lively and casual in others." Full review
"Watching a baby turtle emerge from deep in the sand and take its first awkward steps toward the sea is an experience no child will forget. And Mexico's Puerto Vallarta is ground zero for..."
Oyster "Scene
An upscale resort with terrific ocean views and a low-key vibe
With a number of massive resorts lining the beach in the exclusive Marina Villa golf community, the competition is..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
