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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hotel Zone Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Malecon - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 6 min drive - 5.4 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

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 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
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

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. 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