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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
4 restaurants, breakfast served
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, kayaking
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #2199, north hotel zone, Puerto Vallarta, 48333
  • La Isla
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Malecon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near La Isla
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Vallarta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Grand Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Playa Flamingos. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 outdoor pools. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, aromatherapy, or body treatments at Grand Spa
  • Services include a porter, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and a steam room
  • Just a 4-minute walk from La Isla and a 1-minute drive from Bay of Banderas
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Vallarta hotel.

Rest. Villalinda - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rest. Villalinda

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Parking for motorcycles and off-road vehicles will have a fee of MXN 400 per night, per vehicle.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: MXN 900 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: MXN 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 900 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

hadana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kathleen m

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We were an inconvenience. It was disappointing.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda Louise

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like music on loud all the time no shows
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kendra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After checking the reviews for all the properties in our price range in PVR we settled on this one. Family of 4 with 2 teenage kids. Beach was great and water swimmable compared to others along the bay. You can walk for hours along the beach too! Paddleboarding and kayaking available for free. There are not any extravagant nightly shows. Music is playing pretty much all day with it getting louder around 830pm. Depending on where your room is located, I can see that noise may be an issue when trying to sleep. Definitely bring ear plugs just in case. We were in the tower and didn't find the music bothersome. Some have stated that the food options weren't great. We didn't have a problem finding something to eat everyday. The woodfired pizza is handy as you don't need to go into a restaurant to get it. We visted both a la cartes. Azul was the best one and we went there twice. Teenager from our group was sick his first night there and my daughter was sick our last night there. Assuming food was the culprit...You do have to get up early to claim a cabana. Pool water temps were perfect! Drink service around the pool was fantastic. Rooms are basic but clean and have everything you need except a microwave. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Location is close to shopping and airport. We used Uber everywhere and our friends used taxi. Sometimes the taxi was cheaper than the uber. I'm sure I'm forgetting something but would visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Wittenberg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros; Great location, wonderful staff and nice rooms. Cons; Smokers allowed to smoke in nondesignated smoking areas. The hotel issues too many day passes. Overall, we will consider future stays at the Friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel alejandro guerrero

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, we loved that it was pet-friendly, our dog loved to walk out the pedestrian entrance. Beautiful clean and well-furnished room (plenty of space for our travel crib), wonderful staff, clean pool and facilities. My wife is celiac and the restaurant team took amazing care of her (especially Beatriz & Raul :) even homemade gluten-free brownies and bread! We were blown away, can't wait to come back. Muchas gracias a todos!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

whitney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful. Property was always clean. Food was terrible. 1/5 for food, everything else 5/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Vallarta

Staff are friendly and cleaning ladies do a good job. We changed rooms , no problem, because of a crying baby. First room had a door to separate the two rooms. Also first room had a cracked sink and toilet. Second room was much better. No door for adjoining rooms. Much quieter. Plenty of variety for food. If you don’t see shrimp or bacon, you can ask, they probably have some. Good variety on entertainment. Activities staff are super friendly and add a lot of fun. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Wausau

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just had the BEST time at the friendly! Staff was super nice, drinks were great, rooms were clean and air conditioned, plenty of comfy spots to relax, lots of pool/hot tub options, right on the beach, and some decent options for food! There are two restaurants where you need to get reservations the day before and it is very worth it! Music most nights on a dance floor which is super fun. Would highly recommend this place to others for an all-inclusive experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A week at the Friendly Vallarta

Always a great time and great service at the friendly. Ocean view suite was beautiful food was great. The pools were nice. Easy to get downtown great location. Price very reasonable for what you get.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well if your a smoker than you would probably enjoy this hotel! The rules here are constantly being broken depending on who you are! We are non-smokers and just smoked for 2 weeks straight! Not happy ! People are smoking on the beach and throwing their butts in the sand and the staff does NOTHING!!! Even in the so called adult only area they were smoking. The staff does nothing! Get rid of the form you have people sign upon arrival about YOUR RULES because it means NAda! It’s a complete joke! We will be moving on to other hotels going forward ! Oh and get rid of that loud music at the beach nobody enjoys!!! Adios!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how the 'poolside rules' were reinforced. The nightly entertainment was enjoyable for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not fluent enough to understand the language of México and most of the people working there are not fluent enough in English. So there was a difficulty with communicating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janine Victoria De

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and fun
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at this hotel. Staff is amazing, but especially Bel, Diego and Alan was our saviour when the hockey game kept cutting in and out! We took part in many of the activities and had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful grounds. Terrific vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
1. Walkin shower had large gap at bottom of door so the bathroom floor was very wet every time after showering. 2. Sewer gases came up from bathroom sink drain. 3. The ajoining rooms had no privacy. Conversations and sounds came in very clearly through the hollow ajoining door. 4. Food was the same every day. Beef and pork were tough. 5. Birds were in the restaurants and eating uncovered food on buffet and on leftovers on plates, 6. Lounge beds were saved and unused most of day while people spent time in the pool or on the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025