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8.3

747 reviews

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta, 48333, JA, Mexico

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Nestled in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences is a vibrant 5-star resort that promises a memorable stay for every guest. Located just 1.7mi from the city center, this beachfront oasis offers not only stunning views of the ocean but also easy access to water sports facilities, a private beach, and a tennis court for those seeking some active fun in the sun.

The resort boasts over 600 glowing reviews, showcasing its commitment to providing an exceptional experience for visitors. With amenities like a spa, steam room, sauna, fitness center, and a kids' club, every member of the family is sure to find their own piece of paradise at Friendly Fun Vallarta. Guests can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the bar, or simply relax in the garden with a refreshing drink while soaking in the serene atmosphere.

Pamper your senses with a wellness package, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or simply lounge on the beach with complimentary umbrellas and beach chairs. From the 24-hour front desk to the free Wi-Fi, this resort caters to every need, ensuring a truly unforgettable stay in the sunny state of Jalisco.

Indulge in a culinary journey at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences with a variety of dining options to satisfy every craving. From the international flavors at Villa Linda and El Palmar to the romantic ambiance and Mexican cuisine at Frida, there's something to delight every palate. Craving a barbecue feast? Head to Fiesta, or savor the fresh catch of the day at Azul- Cocina de Autor specializing in seafood. With diverse culinary offerings, guests can savor the tastes of the world without leaving the resort.

For guests looking to relax and unwind poolside, Friendly Fun Vallarta offers three exquisite pools to choose from. Whether you're seeking an adults-only retreat with the heated Infinity Pool, a family-friendly environment at the All Ages Pool, or an exclusive adults-only experience at Pool 1, all are perfect spots to bask in the Mexican sun and enjoy a refreshing swim. With all pools available year-round, guests can take a dip at any time and lounge in style.

Traveling with a furry friend? At Friendly Fun Vallarta, pets are welcome, making it easier for pet owners to enjoy a memorable vacation without leaving their beloved companions behind. With a pet-friendly policy in place, guests can explore the beaches and attractions of Puerto Vallarta knowing their four-legged friends are also enjoying a vacation in paradise. Charges may apply, but the ability to bring along pets adds an extra touch of warmth and inclusivity to the already hospitable environment at the resort.

Closest airports

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

2.9mi

Amado Nervo International Airport

59.5mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Steam room

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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King Room, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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single standard includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Superior, King, Ocean View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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single superior ocean view includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Superior, Triple, Ocean View

2 Double Beds

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

x3

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triple superior ocean view includes 2 double beds 131-150 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Triple Room

2 Double Beds

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

x10

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x6

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triple standard includes 2 double beds 131-150 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Superior, 2 Double/King, Ocean View

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

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double superior ocean view includes either 2 double beds 131-150 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Room - 2 Double/King

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

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double standard includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 double beds 131-150 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, desk, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Superior, 2 Double, Ocean View

475 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also features a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Ocean View - single occupancy in Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

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Superior, 2 Double, Ocean View, Single Use

2 Double Beds

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x3

+

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Standard Room - single occupancy in Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

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Room - 2 Double/King, Single Use

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

x3

+

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Standard Room

1 Twin Bed

Balcony

+

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Two Double Beds Non Smoking

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Superior, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.3

747 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Nick

8.2

February 2022

Staff was very friendly. The pools were good. Cleanliness was good and informing Covid mandates was very good. Food at the buffet and other venues was very good even though a bit repetitive.

Although we noticed that there were signs posted and very viewable, people still reserved lounge chairs very early and restricted others from enjoying a lounge chair. A mini fridge in the room would have been nice to have although the list of amenities for our room did list a mini fridge at the time of booking. We booked far enough in advance that we thought we would have had better options. It would appear that Booking .com doesn’t get the best selection of rooms available for its members. We were offered rooms at the lowest level in the complex

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Susan

10

June 2024

Food very good. Did not bother with the one restaurant that you needed to book as buffets, taco place and pizza place etc were very good. Staff very nice. Nothing was too much trouble. Loved the coffee bar with speciality coffees etc. Beds very comfy. An adult only pool which was very nice.

Air Conditioning in the room. It was ok but not pushing out enough for May temperatures outside. Also people were coming down to the loungers and putting their towels on them at 5am and then not going on them until noon. Hated that. Staff should stop the "saving" of the shade loungers.

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Ignacio

8.2

May 2024

My room was large and had a beautiful view to the ocean. The facilities were great, including three swimming pools and an area for adults only. It was very pleasant to enjoy real drinks (I've had water down liquor in other all-inclusive hotels). That was very important for me. Overall, it is a non pretentious place that delivers a nice experience. I enjoyed it and would come back.

I was unimpressed by the food. It's ok. My main concern is that they don't inform about potential allergy traces or "cross contamination." In concrete, they don't have separate pans or bowls for sea food (or any other type of food) in the "made to order" sections of the buffet, so be careful if you are allergic, like me.

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Scott

10

January 2024

The service was excellent, and every single person on the staff we dealt with was friendly and attentive. The location is perfect: the beach and views are beautiful, and it is a short trip to the maritime terminal (where lots of day trips and excursions depart from) and downtown Puerto Vallarta. The food was solid for our family of four who have different tastes and willingness to try something new, and there were usually at least a few items that were exceptional (especially if they included the tortillas made fresh in front of you). The staff puts a lot of work into bringing new fun activities and experiences each day. I would highly recommend this place for someone looking for good value. It isn’t the fanciest or most luxurious place in Puerto Vallarta, but it is everything our family needed at a fair price.

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Gerardo

10

August 2024

Excellent in general terms, food was good, breakfast, dinner all, beach club is excelent , the pools, adults zone all was great for me I will be back for sure

I have a job call and last more and less an hour so I leave towel on beach club in a bed, and security team retired it with my stuff, they mentioned some rule than if is more than 20 min they have to do this, but in the rules of hotel never was mentioned that is a security short lady who did this is a shame to be honest.

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Daniela

8.2

February 2022

location, staff, outdoor furniture

rooms furniture (old), food was basically the same every day. Some beach staff could be more attentive to foreigner guests than locals, they even reserved lawn chairs or nice spots for them to get tips.

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Clara

10

May 2023

I travelled with one of my best friends, she had never been in Puerto Vallarta. Upon arrival they informed us that we had been upgraded to a room at the next tower called Hotel MIO. They said that it was a courtesy and a way to promote the Hotel Mio. That is for adults only. So we accepted. We actually arrived on April 11th ( the booking was done through my friend's app and we split the costs) and we had these 2 extra days in Puerto Vallarta. We were going to move to another hotel but then we decided to stay. This second booking had a room at the Friendly Fun but we talked to the staff and we just stayed at the MIO to prevent all the packing involved for only 2 days. The all inclusive facilities were at the Friendly Fun. It is fantastic! There are 3 restaurants, 2 snack bars and 3 bars. It is a beach front property -not the MIO, that is right on Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue but a short walk from the Friendly Fun-. I personally have visited Puerto Vallarta with my husband since the early 2000s and this is one of the best resorts. Very pleased with all aspects.

Well, our room at the MIO was # 814. I think that a room further west could have been better. The noise of the main artery of Puerto Vallarta bothered me a little.

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Juliette

8.2

August 2024

Friendly Fun Vallarta is a great choice for family vacation. The Staff was friendly & accommodating which is very important while on vacation. The rooms were cleaned daily, the variety of food was great, & the site itself was very beautiful. I plan on a revisit in February 2025... Thank you for the hospitality!

We were not provided wash cloths towels only, The resort needs to be extended. It's small & not enough seatting for all your guests.

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Gordon

8.2

December 2022

2nd time at Friendly Fun. The staff is wonderful, could not be better. They added a kitchen and bar to the adults pool area serving drinks and cooked snacks. The fish tacos were exceptional. Seriously, best ever. Afternoon DJ pumped out some great upbeat music.

They changed their outdoor furniture to some art deco style chairs that we're very uncomfortable, hard to get in and out. We're active mid-70's travelers. Young adults and kids seemed to have no issue with them but that furniture is a one reason we'll not be back. The rooms were nice but the bedding was below standards of most hotels. Our best nights sleep came on our return where we stayed overnight at a Comfort Inn. Much, much better.

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Uncle

8.2

March 2023

Staff was very nice.

Needs vision for its future. Most staff are very nice. You can see that they need proper management. The Azule restaurant has one fish meal and it is not good. Nothing happening at hotel...no entertainment. The off premiseses sales entertainment people don't know what they are doing and are constantly manipulating the exchange rate but cannot even explain themselves. I paid 28000 mex peso for a $150 usd whale site seeing trip. The exchange rate was 1650 peso for usd. Go figure.Food sometimes is cold, but by in large part the majority of staff is friendly and that covers for a lot of issues that proper management with clear vision could shore up instantly. I would recommend this hotel.

Points of Interest Around Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Attractions

Banderas Bay (Bahia de Banderas)

0.3mi

Marigalante Galleon

0.9mi

Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port

1.2mi

Los Arcos National Marine Park

1.4mi

Las Caletas Beach (Playa Las Caletas)

1.4mi

Marina Vallarta

1.9mi

Gringo Gulch

2.3mi

Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe)

2.4mi

Zona Romantica

2.7mi

Los Muertos Beach (Playa Los Muertos)

2.7mi

Nuevo Vallarta

5.5mi

Boca de Tomatlán

10.2mi

Vallarta Botanical Gardens (Jardín Botánico de Vallarta)

12.7mi

Marietas Islands (Islas Marietas)

21.8mi

El Tuito

23mi

Restaurants

Villa Linda

Cuisines

  • International

El Palmar

Cuisines

  • International

Frida

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Fiesta

Cuisines

  • GrillBbq

Azul- Cocina de Autor

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Steam room

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property