Hotel at a Glance: Velas Vallarta

The Pacific Ocean shimmers in the sunlight right outside the four-star Velas Vallarta, where you can relax with a waterfront massage in a private cabana. Mariachi music fills the air every weekend, when the resort hosts a fiesta night complete with fresh ceviche and a buffet brimming with traditional Mexican eats. All-inclusive perks grant you unlimited food and drinks at the resort’s restaurants and snack bars.

• Luxurious suites: Private balconies and flat-screen LCD TVs are just a couple of the amenities you can indulge in.
• Beachfront dining: Dine on tangy barbecue pork belly amid ocean views at La Ribera steak house and sample international cuisine at Andrea Restaurant. There are several places throughout the resort to grab a quick bite or cool off with ice cream.
• Natural relaxation: The spa uses organic ingredients and refreshing lavender and essential oils.
• Take a dip: Swim beneath a waterfall in one of three outdoor pools.
• Kids can play in the outdoor kiddie pool and enjoy interactive games and activities at the kids’ club.
• Recent recognition: TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice award

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Tropical Paradise with Cosmopolitan Flair

Puerto Vallarta is perhaps Mexico’s most sophisticated vacation destination, with expansive beaches, trendy restaurants, and cobblestone streets leading to beautifully preserved 19th-century churches. A 16-block boardwalk known as the malecón offers unobstructed ocean views as it extends from the city center, past fountains and a famous 9-foot-high statue of a boy riding a seahorse.

Called “the most gay-friendly city in Mexico” by Frommer’s, Vallarta draws a diverse crowd of vacationers intent on relaxing during the day and living it up at night, bouncing between the city’s numerous dance clubs and bouncy castles. For a glimpse of the city’s history, head to Viejo Vallarta, also known as Old Town, where artists peddle shawls and piñatas and mariachi bands serenade couples dancing on Plaza Principal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (airport code: PVR). Travel time from the airport to the hotel is about five minutes and shuttles cost approximately $20 each way.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The standard occupancy for the studio suite and one-bedroom suite is two guests, four guests for the two-bedroom suite, and six guests for the three-bedroom suite. Additional occupancy above standard is $124 per night for each additional guest 17 or older, $60 per night for each additional kid aged 5–16, and kids 4 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not offered with this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for Andrea Restaurant are required and there is also a dress code. For more information about your dining or the dress code, please click here or call +52 (322) 226 9500 Ext. 66 .

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