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    Martoca Weddings LLC

    5.0 (38 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Marisol, Jimmy, and the whole team at Martoca Beach Garden gave my wife & I the most incredible wedding experience we possibly could've asked for. Couples will frequently hear from friends leading up to the wedding "Things will probably go wrong, but just let it roll off and have fun" - we can honestly say that NOTHING went wrong and EVERYTHING went right as part of our experience. From the food, to the decorations, to the staff's service it was nothing short of incredible - our friends haven't stopped talking about it almost 3 months later. If you're planning a beach wedding in the Puerto Vallarta area this is your spot. P.S.: Splurge on the videographer, fireworks, and sparklers :)

    Mimi R.

    Words cannot describe how amazing Martoca and team are. My husband and I decided on a destination wedding but we were not sure where. We ended up finding martoca through all their amazing reviews and pictures. We ended up not going down for a table setting and food tasting mostly because we had full confidence in them that everything would come out great. We had the pleasure of working with Veronica, she is AMAZING. She made us feel at ease with every step of the wedding process. We were so lucky to have worked with her, she is thoughtful and hard working, she thought of everything to the smallest detail. She surprised us with so many amazing gifts and details at the wedding that we cannot thank her enough. It's been two weeks since the wedding. We had sooo many compliments from our guest and even the ones who couldn't make it who saw through pictures and videos. Our guest has even mentioned it's been "the best wedding they've been to so far". It was an experience like no other and pictures and videos don't do justice. When we arrived to Martoca and saw everything in place it made us feel so grateful for everything. Martoca and their team went above and beyond. We were so lucky to have found them, it was an amazing experience and we are forever grateful for them. Yasmin & Brandon

    Our wedding last month was everything we hoped it would be and we couldn't recommend Martoca enough if you're looking for a beautiful setting, kind and talented team to work with, and a blank canvas to create whatever type of wedding you're looking for. Marisol was our planner and she was so lovely to work with and created such a beautiful ceremony and reception for us. We loved that we could take more of a step back and provide our inspiration and priorities, and Marisol took care of all the details so we wouldn't have to. Their vendors are all pre-selected, so they have long-standing relationships with local suppliers, and eliminates the need to do vendor selection for each trade. All of them were great, but we especially loved the DJ and the service during the reception. Our guests have been raving about the wedding overall and we honestly just hope someone we know decides to get married there so we can go back.

    Melodie C.

    We just had our wedding here on June 2nd and as all of the other reviewers say, this place is absolutely amazing and something really special. We started to get really discouraged in our venue search after getting multiple quotes from hotels in the area. Everything felt very cookie cutter and like we were getting nickel and dimed for every tiny thing. Chair set up? $2. Chair break down? $2. Oh, you want a microphone for your ceremony? $150. Thank GOD we found Martoca because they are the complete opposite. Jimmy and his entire team are genuinely passionate about the brides and grooms they work with and go above and beyond to create a unique, magical experience for every couple. We signed the contract without seeing the venue and didn't take a trip down to do our tasting and trial until a few months later. By then I was having serious anxiety and thinking we were insane for booking something without meeting anyone or seeing the location. Our communication was mostly over email and I had only provided a few "inspiration pics" to our planners, Mar and Salvador. My anxiety was put to ease the moment we met them. Every bit of food we tasted was delicious. Every drink was refreshing and something I would gladly serve to our guests. Our centerpieces were more beautiful than what I had even sent. Mar and Salvador (and the entire Martoca crew) are true professionals. Nothing we saw at the trial could have prepared us for the actual wedding. There is something so special about stepping through the gold gates of Martoca. Our entire venue was decorated with flowers and lanterns and more beautiful details than I ever could have imagined. I've never seen a more magical setting in my life. It only got better from there. One line of our contract said something about the service from the waitstaff being "so good, your guests shouldn't have to get up to the bar to get a drink". I LOLed at the time, but they weren't kidding. The servers were better than what I've seen at a 4 star restaurant. I don't have a single complaint or thing I would do differently. The food and drinks were delicious, fireworks BLEW people away, cigar roller and mariachis were so fun and unique, and late night tacos and churros kept everyone fueled up for the dance floor :) Most importantly, Jimmy, Mar, and Salvador (and the rest of the Martoca crew) care so much about what they do. They treat you like family and welcome you with open arms into the Martoca family. My husband and I feel so lucky to have found them.

    Melissa S.

    I don't think my review or pictures will be able to do Martoca justice but I will definitely try.. I got married at Martoca exactly a week ago and everything was absolutely PERFECT. I cannot recommend this venue enough. I started following Martoca on Instagram about 2 years ago and after going through their page and seeing the beautiful weddings they put together I was convinced this is where I had to get married! From the start Jimmy was super responsive and willing to work with us and our budget. Mariana was our planner and she was absolutely PHENOMENAL. I'm in my 3rd year of law school and all my friends told me I was crazy for trying to plan and carry out a wedding while In school but Mariana took absolutely ALL stress out of wedding planning for me. I simply shared some Pinterest ideas with her of what I wanted it to look like and she took care of every single little detail. Anything I thought Of I'd just message her and within minutes she'd respond assuring me it'd be taken care of. I didn't get the opportunity to visit Martoca prior to the wedding but simply based on what I saw on social media and the the way in which Mariana had every single detail under control I knew we wouldn't be disappointed. Now fast forward to wedding day, the day was BEYOND BEAUTIFUL and Mariana ensured every step of the wedding ran flawlessly at all times. I never had to worry about a single thing other than enjoying the day. Our friends and family were in absolute awe of how perfect everything was!! we had a small wedding due to Covid but practically everyone that attended said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to (Even My 3 sisters who are my biggest critics! lol). Here we are.. a week later.. I'm still in awe over last Sunday and obsessing over all the pictures and videos friends and family have sent me. I can't wait to see the professional photos which I'm sure will be AMAZING as our photographer Eva Sica was also so great!! THANK YOU Jimmy, Mariana, and all the Martoca staff. You guys are true professionals and wonderful at what you do. I seriously can't thank you enough for putting together my dream wedding.

    Jaime H.

    It's hard to know where to start in a review about Martoca, I actually get a little teary eyed just thinking about how amazing it is, there should be an extra special gold star option especially reserved for places like Martoca. First and foremost, if you are thinking about having a wedding in Mexico and are considering anywhere besides Martoca, just stop right now. You will literally not find anywhere else like it, potentially anywhere. To say it's a bride's dream is a complete understatement and does not do Martoca, the staff, the owners or the location justice. Their wedding planning staff (Veronica, my wedding planning was beyond amazing) and unbelievably talented florist alone justify what you spend, and that doesn't even touch how gorgeous the venue is, the incredible food, the open bar or the kick ass DJ. And it's so much more. When you get married at Martoca, you truly become part of their family and I have first hand experience in that, beyond what most brides probably do as my father ended up in the hospital the day after the wedding. Veronica, Our wedding planner with Martoca helped us find a doctor and Jimmy, the owner, picked us up from our hotel to move to a condo close to the hospital. They both came to visit the hospital during his 5 day stay and checked in regularly. I am actually not sure what we would have done without them. And that was so far above and beyond the wedding, which was better than any of my dreams or imagination. There is so much to say but I will try to keep it to the highlights: BOOKING & PRE-PLANNING I first came upon Martoca on bestdestinationweddings.com and was amazed thought it looked beautiful, not to mention the reviews were top notch. On the day we got engaged, we sent an email through the details on the website not expecting to hear back as it was a Sunday early afternoon. Not only did Jimmy, the owner, write us back that day, he responded to our questions that evening. We were booked with in 2 days and never looked back. We were lucky to get a date 4.5 months down the road, we had no intention of a long engagement and Martoca happen to have the perfect day available (which was really lucky) but this did not give us time to visit the venue or do a tasting. Luckily, our wedding planner with Martoca, Veronica, was incredible and put me at ease immediately, I truly never worried about anything. Veronica was on top of everything and made every effort in the planning process to be 2 steps ahead of me, a feat that is tough as I have been an event planner for over 10 years. She took extra care in every detail and sent me photos of the entire process from building the table settings to the floral arrangements. She came up with brilliant extra ideas that fit within my budget yet took the wedding to a whole new level like a live trio for our cocktail party. REHEARSAL I asked Veronica if she could help me plan the rehearsal because our hotel had not been helpful. She did for an incredibly reasonable prices and went above and beyond. She listened to my crazy requests, drove to Sayulita, another town, to check them out and ultimately found a place that was not on my list. She set everything up for a 4 course meal that was to die for and knocked the socks off my Mother In Law's feet. It was amazing, WEDDING DAY -On the wedding day, Veronica actually came to my hotel to see me, my bridal party and my family off to the venue and then stayed to ensure ALL the guest got on the bus to get over, followed by my soon to be husband and his groomsmen. This took an unbelievable amount of stress of me and allowed me to just be in the moment as we made the final touches to get ready and photos -When I showed up to the venue, there are not words to describe how perfect it was. Veronica and the Martoca team had taken my vision and made it 100 times better. But, it was really the personally touches that made the difference. The best example of this: The week of the wedding, we went early so we could surf a few days. Knowing this, Veronica had the table assignment signs and table numbers made in the shape of surfboards and in the colors of the wedding palette. This was complete surprise to me and nearly brought me to tears when we arrived. -Everything through the whole day went incredibly flawlessly, it was a big blur for me but it was amazing. Everyone in my family and friends was blown away and I heard more times than I can count that it was the most incredible wedding they had ever been to. And it was all for a fraction of what I could have done that wedding for in the US. In fact, I don't think I could do that wedding in the US or anywhere else.

    My husband and I cannot recommend this venue enough!! It was 5 star service throughout the planning process, leading up to the big day and our wedding day of course. They truly treat you like family and dedicate so much time into making your day so special. The venue itself is an absolute dream. We had only seen photos online before experiencing it the day of our wedding and can say it's even better in person. The attention to detail in all of the decorations, florals, plated dinner and even music/DJ was PERFECT!! The staff was incredible and made the overall vibe so much fun. And don't even get me started on the food and drinks including the late night tacos, churros and guacamole it was some of the BEST food we had during our entire trip to Puerto Vallarta. We want to specially thank Marisol and Jimmy for their patience and dedication to making sure we were informed on everything leading up to the big day and always made time to talk whenever we needed assistance. Highly recommend having your wedding at Martoca Beach Garden!!! Absolute dream come true!!!

    Most beautiful bride   Photo by: Valen Lee Photography shot for Caitlin Jennings
    Valen T.

    I absolutely loved photographing a wedding at Martoca Beach Gardens! The staff was so helpful, they accommodated us well, and overall the experience is one of my favorites!! My favorite things they had at the venue was the "midnight food" with the churros and tacos, and I loved that they had a mariachi band. I can't wait to come back again!!

    Christina C.

    I can't even begin to describe how amazing our wedding was! We knew we wanted a destination wedding but were nervous planning our big day in a place we had never been. I am so glad we took that leap of faith and had our wedding here! From the planning to the execution, it was more than we could have ever hoped for! Our guests are still talking about our wedding 2 years later and they all say it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I wish I could relive it over and over! I loved that we were able to customize everything from the decorations to the food and the music. No cookie cutter options here. If you can dream it, they can create it! Thank you to Jimmy, Veronica, and the entire Martoca team for making our day one we will never forget!

    Our wedding day was unbelievably beautiful. Every detail was perfectly executed and exceeded our expectations. Our family and friends loved everything, especially the sunset, decor, flower wall, fireworks, jazz band, tacos and churros. The night was perfect and we firmly believe we could not have chosen a better location for our wedding. Thank you Veronica and Jimmy for making our day absolutely perfect. Martoca Beach Garden is the best wedding venue with the best staff. They will exceed your expectations for excellent service and amazing attention to detail.

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    Review Highlights - Martoca Weddings LLC

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    Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit - Balcony view

    Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit

    (24 reviews)

    $$

    Absolute nightmare! Stay anywhere else besides this Delta (Marriott) property. Want to wait two…read morehours for a buffet with no food, or when there is food it's worse then a school cafeteria, want to be sprayed with commercial grade pesticide while swimming with kids, want to pay three times what the locals pay to be told you showed up the wrong time of year, listen to everything your neighbors say and do, listen to them blast music until 2am and start again at 5am, hear every toilet in the building flush, then this is the resort for you! Don't get me wrong, the property itself is breathtaking. I mean just beautiful. More pools than you can swim in while here. You are in the jungle and it's great. Has a breath taking view of the Bay of Banderas. You get excited when you see the iguanas as they are large and fun to watch. Until you are floating in the lazy river and have multiple pieces of iguana fecal matter floating next to your face and realize why the water is so murky. Some of the daytime staff is really nice and want to be of service while you are on vacation. The rest of the staff, especially the night staff do not care. They will remind you over and over you traveled during the wrong time of year, apparently we came three weeks late for international travel. This is according to Management, Carmine (Night Front Desk Manager) made it clear we are not welcome and should have known this time of year is for locals only. Even met a Canadian family who had the same experience with management. That you have to be ok with the extremely limited food options and hours of operations. That running out of hamburgers or potatoes is a normal thing. That you are at a Mexican resort with NO Mexican food. This is hands down the worst service I have ever dealt with. Especially when they tell you the commercial grade pesticide they spray multiple times a day on property, while swimming in the pools, is safe for you and your family to breathe in. Yet, the employees spraying it are wearing commercial grade masks to go with the commercial grade pesticide being sprayed. Four different occasions this happened, covers your entire body, you get a mouthful of bug killer and chemicals while trying to relax on vacation. They are saying it's safe to their patrons, safe to breathe bug repellent. Just absolutely floored over that. They could spray in the middle of the night, instead middle of the day while it's at capacity. Off property is great. Lots of things to explore and do. Will be coming back to Mexico, will not be coming back to this property.

    It was a very mixed experience at the Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit. I booked it because it's a…read moreMarriott property that's an all inclusive and in Puerto Vallarta (which is one of the few parts of Mexico I hadn't explored yet). Unfortunately, after spending a week there, I would not recommend it for the following reasons: - The food was pretty mediocre (except for the taco truck and Teppanyaki restaurant) - It's an older hotel and everything is a little bland in the presentation, plus they get super busy with a lot of local tourists for the weekend starting around Thursday night (pools are packed, lots of kids, service gets slower, etc.) - There really isn't too much too do there and everything is basically shut down by 10pm - For some reason every time they cleaned the room 1 to 3 mosquitos would get in and always end up biting you until you found and got rid of them all! There were some positives too, here is everything I liked: - The staff was super friendly and very helpful, always pretty attentive (for those that want it, they pick you up ina golf cart and drop you off anywhere on the property), also the gym was open 24/7, so that was nice - The Teppanyaki restaurant was amazing all around (but you can only reserve a table there one night during your entire stay!) - The taco truck had amazing tacos/quesadillas and was my favorite place to spot for lunch - I booked it for the nature-like environment in the mountains and I definitely linked that (plus lots of walking to get my steps in haha) - The breakfast bar in tower 6 was actually decent, but it's very far out of the way from the other parts of the hotel Food: 3/5 Drinks: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 2.5/5 Overall: 3/5

    Royal Decameron Complex - Guest room

    Royal Decameron Complex

    (32 reviews)

    $$

    Well you get what you pay for and this place is proof. That said there are a lot of positives about…read morethis place. There are also some irratating aspects to staying here. Room selection is important as some of the rooms are subject to a lot of Noise both from the hallway and from the entertainment. I would suggest that building 5 or 6 are the quietest but further from the beach but not a long way. The breakfast and lunch restaurant is also a bit better and not so busy. We stayed in building 4 it was a bit noisy from the hall way as we were on the ground floor and near to where the wifi and restaurant sighnup was. The restaurant signup is daily which is a pain in the ass. You can do it online each morning at 8 but the app rarely works. The restaurants are shit, with the exception of the Picollo Medateranian. We tried three then just decided queing up for them was not worth it. The restaurant down by the beach is okay most nights were decent but it all depends on how many Mexican nationals there are on site. It can be a lot of beans and rice along with weird stewed meats. Beach is decent, alot of vendors coming by so if it bothers you don't go,. The pool scene up in building 5-6 is better and more laid back than down in 1,2,3. They price the seaview rooms higher but to be honest I couldnt stand all the noise all day. The shows are generally pretty lame. The drinks are good and the beer is Dos Equis so I was happy about that. All in all it's not bad if you can get a good deal on it. We paid 3200 for two, for 10 days but were ready to leave for sure. Really 5.5 out of 10. PS they keep the place really clean for the amount of traffic it gets!

    This place was by far the worst hotel i have EVER been in. There is no internet, bugs everywhere ur…read moreroom ur bathroom and in the pool. There wasnt one spot where there wasnt bugs. the only decent thing about this hotel was the service everybody was nice and respectful. overall this place was terrible dont go to this hotel. you have been warned. -10/10

    Hotel Distrito 88 - View of ocean from upper rooms.

    Hotel Distrito 88

    (7 reviews)

    My fiancée & I stayed here a few days before our wedding and had such a blast! Distrito 88 has…read moreroughly 12 rooms and if you are planning a wedding, you can essentially reserve all the rooms so the venue is just your party. Multiple pools which is great and the pool on ground floor is incredible. They make breakfast fresh in the morning for purchase and have lunch options available too during pool time or if you are coming back into town. The staff is so friendly and they even helped us find a passport left behind after we checked out!

    We were genuinely looking forward to staying at Distrito 88 and had carefully planned this trip…read more The service we received revealed a level of rigidity and indifference that was genuinely alarming. One week before our scheduled arrival, cartel-related violence broke out in the broader region due to the assassination of the leader El Mencho. Public reporting and widely circulated videos showed masked gunmen firing weapons in public streets, vehicles and gas stations set on fire, and road blockades established in multiple areas. The U.S. government issued advisories urging travelers to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary movement. This was not vague travel anxiety. It was documented unrest occurring days before we were set to arrive. I personally spoke with several people who had friends or family visiting the region who feared for their lives. After reviewing the situation at length, we made a safety-based decision not to proceed. Our airline refunded us. Another accommodation on this same trip refunded us. Distrito 88 refused to offer any flexibility on a $1,600 reservation. What was most troubling wasn't simply the refusal. We received repeated, almost scripted responses stating that everything was "happy and vibrant as always" and emphasizing that a "travel advisory is not a travel restriction." Technically, that distinction may be correct. But dismissing legitimate safety concerns less than a week after visible, documented violence I saw with my own eyes felt profoundly unreasonable. There was a complete lack of empathy and no cooperation to even provide a partial refund. We understand that conditions may have improved since those events, and we genuinely hope that is the case for the safety of the local community and visitors alike. However, our decision was made based on the realities at the time- widely reported unrest and official government advisories. It is not reasonable to expect travelers monitoring those developments to disregard them simply because a property assures them that everything is peaceful. We understand cancellation policies during normal circumstances. This was not normal. Hospitality is not only about enforcing fine print, it requires exercising judgment when circumstances change quickly and safety concerns are credible. Instead, the decision conveyed that protecting short-term revenue took precedence over acknowledging a good-faith concern for personal safety. Keeping $1,600 under these conditions may be defensible under policy. It also demonstrates that revenue protection takes priority over legitimate safety concerns raised by guests. This is not the standard of hospitality we expect, or support. Future travelers should consider carefully before booking.

    Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit - Bathroom

    Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

    (94 reviews)

    $$$$

    This is hands-down the best all-inclusive resort that I have ever stayed at in my entire life and…read moretrust me. I've stayed that many. I was recently here for a president's club trip and it was beyond phenomenal. Special shout out to our concierge Dulce! I thought I lost my wedding ring and wedding band and she was on top of it! The food is phenomenal. The pool is so big and a perfect temperature. The sheets felt like butter and the pillows were so comfortable. In your room, not only do you have a mini bar but there's an entire drawer full of snacks and they leave you goodies that turned down each night. The housekeeping staff always did an amazing job and paid attention to detail. The food at this resort is absolutely incredible! We ate at Piaf, Luca, the pool bar and ordered room service- I never once had a bad meal. 10 out of 10 across the board.

    I really love this resort! It's such a relaxing spot for families, and the property itself is…read morebeautiful. The pools and overall atmosphere are fantastic, and we had a great time. I do wish the beach cabanas were a little more updated, but that's just a small detail. We did have a couple of disappointing moments--one with the beach activities staff who brushed me off and made a rude comment because I don't speak Spanish. I'm a middle eastern American and I look like I speak Spanish. Another with a group of guests at the pool who were rude and took over our pool tables and moved our umbrella. I complained to the staff and the guests proceeded to make rude comments about us in Spanish. It was very odd. But the resort staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, and immediately brought us a new table and umbrella. We loved the kids club overall, but I do wish the staff were a little more engaging. The first afternoon I dropped my kids off, I actually got a call asking me to come pick them up because they said they wanted to leave. When I arrived, my kids told me they were just bored and actually wanted to stay, but the staff still asked that we sign them out. It didn't happen on any other day, which was a relief, but it was concerning at first because I worried about making spa or dinner reservations and having them interrupted. Overall, even with those hiccups, this is still a wonderful place to stay and we would definitely come back!

    Vallarta Photo - My handsome husband.

    Vallarta Photo

    (27 reviews)

    Having Evgenia capture our engagement photos and our wedding day was an absolute dream! We could…read morenot have asked for a better person to capture our wedding day! We communicated our vision with Evgenia beforehand which was more candid photos so that we could be fully present on our wedding day. Well, Evgenia blew our vision out of the park! Our wedding photos came out stunning and truly capture the energy, emotions, and loving moments of our wedding day. Evgenia told our story beautifully through her lens and we are eternally grateful for all the stunning photos we have to look back on. Her work is truly impeccable and to this day we are blown away every time we look at our wedding photos. We had a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta. We were initially a little nervous about going with a local wedding photographer, although when I saw Evgenia's beautiful work on instagram I decided to inquire about her wedding photography. She quickly responded and met up with my husband and I in person while we were on vacation in Puerto Vallarta. After meeting with her in person, we immediately knew that we wanted her as our wedding photographer and booked her right away. She connected us with a local videographer (Me and My Wife Films/Max Conrad) who is just as amazing and talented (Evgenia and Max are truly the perfect duo!). Evgenia has such a calming presence and is amazing at communicating, which is a breath of relief that every bride needs. She goes out of her way to help her clients in any way she can, even if it's unrelated to wedding photography. She truly was our saving grace in many instances during our wedding planning process which I'm BEYOND grateful for. She had also previously captured weddings at our venue which was a huge advantage as she was familiar with the area and knew the best spots for photos. We got our wedding photos back so fast, and when I say my jaw dropped when I saw our photos I mean it! She truly is so talented and we are so blessed to have had her capture our special day. We would hire her again and again in a heartbeat! Thank you Evgenia for making our dream wedding live on forever through your art, we will cherish our wedding photos for the rest of our lives.

    evgenia and her team were wonderful!…read more super professional and very easy to communicate with! she had recommendations for videography team as well, and they all worked together so well! the photos were stunning and she was able to adjust for the weather by suggesting different locations and variety of poses. a dream to work with! and super fast turn around on the photos!

    Los Veranos Canopy Tour - by boat

    Los Veranos Canopy Tour

    (165 reviews)

    We took a boat to a small town and then a truck up to Los Veranos, where we were greeted by…read moreenthusiastic and friendly staff. My husband and child went zip lining while I enjoyed a couple of margaritas (best I had in PV) and read in the restaurant. The food was delicious, my daughter loved playing in the river, and we got to hold a toucan, a lemur, and a marmoset. Overall, a fantastic experience at a reasonable price! Something to be aware of--the seats on the boat aren't very comfortable and my back and hips hurt a lot by the time we were halfway across the bay. Taking the truck might be better for people who need a backrest and leg room.

    This review is specific to the restaurant and animal area. We were on a separate van tour in Puerto…read moreVallarta that ended at Los Veranos for lunch. Our guide told us "go order your food, then go enjoy your photos with the animals while you wait for your food" this was smart advice. I am not one that is a huge fan of animals, but I will say that the staff was very friendly and really was patient with us and the animals. The food was amazing! It may be a little pricer than other areas, but you are paying for the experience with the animals too. There is no cell reception at this location, and there are signs to swim at your own risk in the water below the restaurant. I really wish I could have done a canopy tour that included the zip lining as it looked awesome from afar! But I was still happy to settle for eating sat the restaurant and interacting with the animals. Pro tip: if you're American and paying with a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, be sure to have them charge you in pesos to your card. You'll thank me later

    RIU Palace Pacífico - Large living room space with wrap around patio

    RIU Palace Pacífico

    (163 reviews)

    $$$

    Riu Palace Pacifico Review - July 26-30, 2026…read more We just returned from an amazing stay at Riu Palace Pacifico in Nuevo Vallarta, where we celebrated my wife Patti's birthday! We had an absolutely fantastic time. A huge shout-out to the staff for making her birthday extra special! They surprised us with a birthday cake delivered to our room , wished her a happy birthday, and then at the Asian restaurant they brought out a beautifully decorated dessert plate and sang Happy Birthday. Those personal touches really meant a lot. ‍ The pools were fantastic, the beach was beautiful, and the entire resort was spotless. One thing I really appreciate about RIU is that there are no timeshare sales presentations to dodge. You simply check in, relax, and enjoy your vacation. The staff throughout the resort was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Another big plus is how accessible the resort is for guests with mobility challenges. It was easy to get around, which made for a much more relaxing vacation. As for the food, we thought it was excellent! The buffet had a huge variety, everything was fresh, and the selections changed enough each day to keep things interesting. They also had a decent selection of gluten-free options for Patti. While there weren't quite as many gluten-free choices as we've seen at some other resorts, she still had plenty to enjoy. Let's keep expectations realistic--this is an all-inclusive resort, not a Michelin-star restaurant. If you judge it for what it is, I think the food is outstanding. Of course, everyone's tastes are different, but both Patti and I were very impressed. If I had one small complaint, it's the towel card system. I like having more than two towels available, but that's a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things. Overall, I think Riu Palace Pacifico delivers exceptional value. It may not be in the same luxury category as some higher-end resorts like Secrets, but it's also priced much more affordably. If you're looking for a beautiful, clean, friendly resort that offers a luxury feel without the luxury price tag, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Our Rating: 5/5 We'll definitely be back!

    Great place as an anniversary gift to yourself if you want to relax and chill. Not a bunch of the…read moreunder 40 crowd that we observed on our visit the week before thanksgiving. Not sure if that is the norm, but there was nothing turn upish about this visit. Peaceful and relaxing (especially if you are elite so you have access to the beachfront cabanas). There are 60 min $35 (usd) massages directly to the left of the cabanas on the beach. Food at the buffet is really good. Even better at the restaurants. Michael Jackson show is good. Other shows are average. This resort is about relaxing and having some you time. Relax and unwind here. No turn ups included.

    Martoca Weddings LLC - venues - Updated September 2026

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