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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3.5 star property
Beach spa retreat walking distance from La Isla

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

On the beach.With a stay at this Hotel Zone hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Isla and 2 miles (3 km) of Uno. Also, Malecon is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bay of Banderas is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • La Isla - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hotel Zone Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Uno - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Malecon - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

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

Beachfront hotel near La Isla
Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Vallarta hotel.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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: MXN 900 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Sheila, Port Moody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was at this property in the past it was way better than it is now the food was all the same no selection. There was barely any entertainment. There really wasn’t much to do. It’s really changed. Everything was the same everyday.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group of 8 adults had an awesome vacation at Friendly Fun! The staff were great, the food options were varied and very tasty, and the resort is spacious and clean. We spent a ton of time in the adults-only pool, bar, and beach area, which was relaxing, nicely treed to provide some shade, and staffed with a great team of servers and bartenders. Would absolutely recommend a stay at Friendly Fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location by the beach. Easy to talk to the ocean. Some of the restaurants were good, others were not so great. Not enough room at the pool for the number of guests. It was impossible to get a cabana since people would reserve one and be gone for hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice. good and cordial employees But internet connection is terrible lower than 3G takes for ever to connect. Air condition fan is noise other than hat is a nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff, very fun busy high activity resort, very family friendly. Great pools, sandy beach. Food was good, spa was great. We were in 11th floor with amazing views. My only issue was the noise leave never stopped. But it was a good excuse to take a walk on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024