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Riu Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Families welcome
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The short version

Parents get a swim-up bar and a spa, children get slides and a club of their own. That is how Riu Vallarta, a family beachfront all-inclusive in Riviera Nayarit, divides things up. You will find four pools, a reserved beach area, five bars and a 24-hour gym, with a buffet and themed restaurants for meals. RIU Party events are held at the sister hotel next door, so ask me how that works for your dates.

Best for Families with young kids Multi-generation groups

Good to know

  • A family resort set on the beach in Riviera Nayarit.
  • Four pools, one with a swim-up bar, plus a reserved beach area and a children's pool with slides.
  • Five bars, a pool bar, a sports bar and a lobby bar among them, alongside a buffet and themed restaurants.
  • Children have the RIU Land club. Adults have the Renova Spa and a 24-hour gym, and parking is free.

Before you book

RIU Party events are held at the sister hotel next door, the former Riu Jalisco.

Quick answers

Questions about Riu Vallarta

Is Riu Vallarta adults-only?

No. Riu Vallarta is a family resort, with a children's pool with slides and the RIU Land kids' club.

Is Riu Vallarta on the beach?

Yes. It is a beachfront resort in Riviera Nayarit with a reserved beach area, plus four pools, one of them with a swim-up bar.

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Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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