Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort

We just got back from the Hilton Vallarta, and this review is long overdue. This was actually our fourth stay. We keep going back because everything is consistently wonderful! Everyone working at the hotel is friendly and helpful. It’s amazingly clean and thoughtfully laid out. There’s good Wi-Fi and strong A/C in the rooms, and I always sleep like a baby in the beds. Jorge at the concierge desk reached out to us before we came. He checked on our allergies, arranged access to distilled water, and ensured that everything was smooth and easy when we arrived. We came to celebrate our anniversary. And, when we checked into our room, there was a beautiful chocolate-dipped fruit plate, waiting for us in celebration. I have to admit I’ve always thought this was how other people lived. All-inclusive aren’t typically known for their food, but the Hilton Vallarta is definitely an exception. There are a few different options for breakfast. But, it’s hard to pass up the fresh, made-to-order tortillas and quesadillas at Vela. Juan and Hector were very attentive. I ran into Esmeralda who recognized us from past visits. She’s amazing! Our favorite casual option is lunch at Cocomar where the aguachile and ceviche are delicious – and you can eat them watching the waves. If you are hungry mid-afternoon, the guacamole, drinks, and chicken wings poolside, will definitely do the trick! Specialty dining is easy to book and is a fun way to end the day. One night, we had an early dinner at Sunan Sushi - overlooking the incredible ocean, which you can see from almost everywhere in the resort. Another night, we celebrated our anniversary at La Luce, where Joshua and Excel made us feel like celebrities. Our final night we ate at Maxal, where the chef subbed out a peanut sauce that I could eat, for a mole that I (sadly) could not. It was delicious, and very much appreciated when the chef is busy accommodating so many different people. But, it is not only the food and service that make the Riviera Vallarta so relaxing and welcoming. The infinity pools are just as beautiful as they seem on the website. You can walk from the pool area onto the beach, where the ocean feels like bathwater. While the hotel isn’t on a coral reef, the snorkeling is pretty great. Before you are knee-deep in the ocean, you are surrounded by fish. Go out a little further and the variety is incredible. I’ve seen damselfish, sargent fish, pufferfish, rays, eels, and many other beautiful species. One of our group was lucky enough to swim with a sea turtle directly off the shore. Whenever I’m stressed or need a break, I mentally visit the Vallarta Riviera. My family refers to it as my “happy place.” I can’t wait to go back again.

This was my first time I came I really like all the people in the hotel and food , pool I will tell my other family to come .

I had the opportunity to have Maxal as my waiter at Maxal. He was incredibly attentive and checked in on me multiple times. Thank you Victor for making my dinner memorable.

Martini Lounge was absolute the best lounge of all. The drinks were yummy especially the passion fruit martinis and the service was exceptional. Jesús and Keila were superstars! So friendly and welcoming!

I wanted to take a moment to thank the wonderful server duo, Jorge and Ana, from the Enclave! 🤍 They truly made my husband and my stay unforgettable. They were so attentive, kept us in the loop about all the fun activities, and were just incredibly hospitable! I also want to express my gratitude to Lucia, the chef, for cooking the best meals we’ve ever had while we were here. The only downside we had during our stay was our first day on arrival, our bed did not have clean sheets, and it looked like they weren’t changed at all(there was a VERY suspicious stain) It’s okay, though, because the hotel management was very quick to fix it, so all was great. Overall, they made our stay a 10/10! ENCLAVE 10/10 Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Hospitality 10/10