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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #2199, north hotel zone, Puerto Vallarta, 48333
  • Plaza Caracol
    3 min walk
  • La Isla
    4 min walk
  • Hotel Zone Beach
    9 min walk
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • 474 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room Superior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room Standard With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Hotel Zone Beach - 9 min walk
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 20 min walk
  • Malecon - 4 min drive
  • Playa de los Muertos - 14 min drive

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
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

Property 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
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. 362 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Norma, INDIO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carmen

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed there for a week and it was terrible! The room had a lovely view but was super basic; the beds were uncomfortable and the room itself was very musty smelling with barely- there air conditioning no matter how cool/ cold we set the temperature. The walls between rooms are super thin and it was very noisy. The food in the buffet restaurants was absolutely terrible! Cold food was warm, hot food items were room-temp. Only good dining was the reservation-only restaurant, the taco bar and the breakfast omelette bar. Overall, the place looked clean but the pools were filthy and the gym had an awful smell. I would not stay here again nor would I recommend to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

refugia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Too many people. Pool crowded. One beer option. Also, a vendor was cursing out my 90 year old mother on the beach for not buying a dress from him. I called security and they took the side of the vendor who was using horrible language with my mother. outrageous. The hotel staff did nothing when we complained to the front desk. We wont be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here for 10 years and consider many employees as friends
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Vallejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. I liked that there were seperate but adjacent areas for adults and families. The Beach was great and i was able to get a reservation for a nice dinner every night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Amenities
The Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Havyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would come here again if I wasn't committed to not going to the same place twice. I came here as a single female alone and it was amazing I felt safe and taken care of
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bennet

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, had lots of fun. Nice beach, pool, and restaurant options all included.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Travis, Burlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service staff in the adults only section was nothing short of spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's good for people with kids. the food was ok. kind of the same thing every day at all the restaurants. the beach was nice. lots of seating if you get up early. some staff great some basically useless. they could chill out about taking your plates before you are done eating
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful! The food in the reservation only restaurant was amazing, as was the Taco restaurant. The other restaurants were OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sima

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at friendly was heaven. The grounds were beautiful. The staff was great. The food was WAY better than I was expecting. I have stomach issues and I felt great during my entire stay. I was able to get a massage on the beach every day (Erika is excellent. Not associated with the hotel) The only issue is we found a tiny field mouse in our room on our last night. Maintenance took care of it quickly but it was jarring.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024