Vallarta Zoo Tours and Activities

There was nothing not to like. A wonderful, clean, friendly hotel with lots to do to fill your day. Plus you can walk to marina.

great location and nice rooftop pool

The property is very beautiful with well planned pools and waterfalls as well as foliage that is gorgeous. The property is well kept, updated and clean. The rooms were very spacious and well appointed. The minibar in the room was refreshed daily but would have appreciated it being refreshed with the items utilized consistently. Cleaning service was great. Our room was on the second floor which has a larger balcony than other floors. The activities were well thought out and fun during the day by the pools. At night the staff entertained with a rotation of live music shows and cantina music. The bartenders poured healthy drinks. For evening meals you have a choice of the buffet or three meals/week at an upscale restaurant (Japanese, Spanish, Italian and American Steakhouse). The buffet has a variety of mostly baked and grilled choices appealing to most. The upscale restaurants are small and did not rate as highly as some I've been to at other all inclusive resorts. The service at the upscale venues was good but not great. One important thing to consider about Barceló is that it is in Mismaloya. This is perhaps 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. It is in a cove that is picturesque and surrounded by jungle. The bay has a very nice but small beach. So if you love to swim and walk on the beach it is not as nice as the hotel zone. There are jungle hikes and a 1.6 km walk to a zoo that are worth doing nearby. There is also a pickleball court that we used daily.