Resort Details
- Various Lounges/BarsCristal - Open bar in lobby, with range of national and international liquor available, also serves juices and soft drinks.
Ambar - Open bar in theatre, with range of national and international liquor available, also serves juices and soft drinks.
Mexicano - Open bar by the pool, with range of national and international liquor available, also serves juices and soft drinks. - Various RestaurantsLa Hacienda - International fare, served buffet-style for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack with dinner theme nights.
Venezia - Italian served a la carte open for dinner only, reservations required.
El Mexicano and Grill House - International fare, served buffet-style for lunch and a la carte for dinner, reservations for dinner required. Snacks also available.
Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants may require reservations and expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation, reservation policies and dress codes.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals
- Business services†
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Children's program, onsiteKid's Club: Features an activity program (ages 5-12) and playground area with adult supervision. Operates daily 9AM-5PM.
Giant Chess game, shuffleboard - Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site †
- Non-Motorized Water SportsSurfing/Boogie Boarding, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling.The resort supplies boogie boards and kayaks.
- PoolThere are 3 pools on site. Measuring approximately 55 by 55 meters (60 by 60 yds), three connected freeform pools include one for toddlers, one for children, and one for families.
- Golf †Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
- On-site EntertainmentTheme-night entertainment including weekly Mexican Fiestas, International celebrations, and nightly stage entertainment with local talent, staff shows and dances.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6858 reviews
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Jan 17, 2026Older property. Some positives.
This is an older property. The number of stars should be 2.5. The positives: + Great beach. A nice gradual slope. No rocks. + Great views + The staff are pleasant and working hard. Jacque and Salvador in the buffet restaurant are lovely. + There is a no-reserving lounge chairs rule, and it works. We could always find chairs by the pool and on the beach. + Alcohol beverages were good (not watered down) + Large swimming pool. + Strong wifi signal. + We saw on several occasions maintenance staff applying fresh paint. The negatives: - This was significant: The birds are all over the food. The Mexican alacarte restaurant is open air and the birds were landing on the tables. In the buffet there is evidence of the birds defecating. - The buffet food selection had almost no variety from day to day. - If you stay past 2pm on your last day it costs extra. - The rooms are really dated. They are long past needing a complete renovation. - There is no sound absorption in the buffet restaurant, it has low ceilings, and it’s really loud.
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Jan 15, 2026Diamond in the rough.
Not the most luxurious resort. A bit run down but made up for it in personality! We had a 9 day stay and it was perfect. Food was great. Service was great. It was clean and the sun was always shining. Salvador is one of the best guys there!
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Jan 14, 2026
Amazing family and budget friendly resort.
If luxury is what your after this is not the place for you. The building is a little worse for wear but despite that this place delivers on every other aspect. The service is top notch, the food was amazing and you absolutely cannot beat the location every room was a short walk to the swimming pool and the beach. This is a family friendly resort so be prepared for lots of kids. Overall it was an absolutely fantastic trip and I would definitely stay here again.
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Jan 12, 2026Overall positive experience. The resort is in desperate need of an update in the worst way.
We went with another couple for some R and R and definitely got that. The staff were incredible, always remember our beverage of choice and attentive in every way. A little too quick to remove plates at times but hey they are trying to move people through. The food was fresh and hot, not 5 star, but we never went hungry. The beach was amazing. We like the close proximity to the rooms, pools and the beach. The chairs at the pools and beach were available most times. My only complaint was that I wish people didn’t leave drinks without lids sitting around, dump the drink in the sand or wait for someone to pick up after them. These drinks at attract many bees and I was stung twice. I also observed folks who bought food from the beach vendors or from the snack bar not clean up after themselves and just litter the area. My biggest complaint would be the rooms. They are, like many said, very dated. No updates in my opinion since it was built. The worst, was the strong sewer smell on our room and in other rooms. The staff said they would have a look but nothing was done. The room didn’t even smell fresh after the daily maid service. Obviously and they couldn’t do anything about it. There was also a constant high pitched sound we couldn’t narrow down and the construction from the RUI next door was very loud on the one side. Couldn’t open the window as there are no screens and of course because of the noise and workers. The bath towels looked dingy and some were worn or ripped. The resort could use a better gathering space such as a bigger lobby bar or out door patio open other than meal times.
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Jan 07, 2026
Great Experience
Samba Vallarta was amazing!!! The service, the beach, and the food was amazing!!!! Shout outs to Salvador, Jesus, and Jose!!!
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.Hotel Spring Break Policy:
While this hotel strongly discourages spring breakers, it cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Note: NO SPRING BREAK GROUPS ALLOWED.Transfer Policy:
A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.General Information:
Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed