Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto VallartaBeachfront suites in Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, a short walk from the Malecon

Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa stands on Banderas Bay in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, on Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, a short distance from the Malecon. Low white buildings sit around fountains and palms, and the dining room windows look out over the bay and the hills beyond.

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The Junior Suite has one king bed or two doubles. The Superior One Bedroom Suite keeps the master bedroom private, with a king bed, and the Superior Two Bedroom Suite has one king room and one with two double beds, which suits a family or two couples.

The optional all-inclusive plan covers the restaurants and bars. El Patrón serves authentic Mexican dishes beside the pool, with a range of tequilas, and Yashinoki is the Japanese restaurant with a teppanyaki show. The Seafood Market does a buffet or a la carte breakfast and seafood platters later, La Trattoria is the Italian room with brick-oven pizza and a long wine list, and La Creperie serves sweet and savory crepes from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Selected wine, champagne and premium spirits are not included, and private dining in the suite or on the beach has a 40% discount.

The pools, beachfront jacuzzis and fitness and recreation facilities are part of the plan, and there is a spa. The plan must be bought for at least three consecutive days by everyone in the room, with children aged 3 to 12 at 50%.

It suits couples and families who want a beachfront stay close to the Malecon.