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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Exterior
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

With a stay at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences in Puerto Vallarta (Hotel Zone), you'll be a 4-minute walk from La Isla and a 1-minute drive from Bay of Banderas. .This all-inclusive hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Uno and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Malecon.

What's nearby

  • La Isla - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hotel Zone Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Uno - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Malecon - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Park PV - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deli Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Dolce Ristorante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Leche - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Market Sea Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near La Isla
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 300 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at Rest. Villalinda, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

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 allowed for an extra charge of MXN 900 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 995 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

Rachel, Port Alberni

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Diaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonita experiencia, muy limpio, personal muy amable la comida puede mejorar las bebidas muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Food was not great, same thing literally everyday.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Okay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve managing the way to loud music constantly. Annoying! Food has a tendency to be colder than it should be from buffets as well as the restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

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

Friendly family!

We absolutely love the Friendly, we have been coming here for iver 15yrs. They had a little hiccup after covid with the nightly entertainment. They have returned to the same fun place it was before, with the same wonderful staff! It speaks volumes when a place can retain the same staff for over 15yrs! We love you all! Double double, hugo, tony, kalucha,barillio,teo, and the many more! The list is endless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, they did so many special things for us. I continue to go back there each year
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Florina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was below average! Same every day, buffets were serving same food, quality very disappointing. At least staff were great! Pretty clean overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DEL - 4196 - Xiaodong

Travelled with family
Reduce the night music a bit early
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ferdinand Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and accommodating. The facilities are well kept and a fun vibe for all ages. It’s a 15-20min Uber to Downtown. HOWEVER, my biggest issue is there’s only one bar at night and there’s no server service. You can only order one thing at a time at the bar. One cocktail and a shot? Nope. Not allowed. This means that you have to finish your cocktail then get back in line for another 10-20min queue since it’s the only bar open. Disappointing since you're paying for all-inclusive and never really had this problem with others hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept property. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikhil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed here for 2 nights and I can say that this resort is a decent. Nothing extraordinary but not bad either. It gets crowded during the day because there are many folks with "vistor" passes. Not a lot to do in the resort, although there is a Spa, a gym and there are some activites happening throughout the day near the pool area but nothing worth your time. The pool was good. The food was alright. There are options for vegetarians too, so that is good. The staff is good and friendly and focussed on their jobs (rather than focussed on getting "tips" from the guests for doing the the bare mininum). The rooms deserve some renovation and interior designing. The bed was just okay. The bathroom area was good. The wifi service is very poor throughout the resort, they really need to improve it. There is no room service, so one must eat at the restaurents only. Overall it's a 3/5, and hence can be called expensive, considering the quality is not up to the mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sabastien

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Mas ventilación en la sala de espera que esta muy caliente
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I went on a hollyday and there wasn't enough personal to attend all the costumers, long lines for the bar and rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the workers there. Israel is the best bartender, Braulio(Boccio) is an excellent server, Jose Juan also the best waiter. I had hoped to see Double double(Sergio) but he was on vacation. The food was excellent. Love the upgrades to the lower restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel lacks EVERYTHING starting with their customer service at the front desk to the bars, to the pool service, restaurants and coffee shops. Needless to say they promote having 5 restaurants but they are never open at the same time so ultimately your choices are slim when it comes To eating. This was the first time we have ever stayed at all inclusive and eaten out. The food is ALL the same, everyday, every restaurant. They say they have a coffee but it’s never open. They don’t have room service instead they serve tacos asada, alpastor and chicken every night. Every night the same meat, same bland food. Pool was Dirty. Rooms are very old in the main tower and tower 2. Rooms smell and bathrooms are way dated. Also at 1 am they turn off ALL hotel common area lights which I thought was odd and even a safety hazard. The Frida restaurant staff were rude and un attentive they just wanted you in and out. With all this said this hotel was pretty pricey. We saw better and well known hotels for cheaper and regret booking here. Put your money somewhere where they actually appreciate you as guest. Also when we booked on Expedia it said mini bar and drinks were all included however they refused to honor it and wanted to charge us additional to give us a mini bar and drinks. They said expedia was false advertising. Stay away from this hotel. I don’t understand how Expedia has it as a VIP.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julio Rene, Norwalk

Ok place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Malinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The drinks were delicious. Most of the staff was friendly. Some seemed sad or angry. Really killes the vibe. The food was below average. The rooms were okay?? No dresser so just throw your clothes anywhere. The resort needs some TLC. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024