Hotel Information: Packed with recreational facilities, Marival Resort & Suites Nuevo Vallarta All Inclusive attracts families seeking active vacations as well as couples more interested in sunning, swimming, and leisurely dining.

Amenity highlights: Each of the Marival Resort's two sides ("Grand" and "Club") features pools accessible to all guests. The free-form Grand pool offers activities and is bordered by a children's pool, a spa tub, and a children’s-only water park with slides and toadstool shower. The Club pool contains a jetted section. Adjacent is a children's pool, and nearby is a "quiet" pool. The resort supplies guests with complimentary use of boogie boards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, sailboats, and windsurfers.

Insider tip: The central area of Nuevo Vallarta 3.5 km (2.25 mi) away features an air-conditioned shopping/dining mall called Paradise Plaza.

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Rooms

The majority of meals and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for a majority of meals and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Divided into Grand and Club sides and featuring all-white buildings with red-tile roofs, the Marival Resort & Suites Nuevo Vallarta All Inclusive offers 495 guestrooms and suites. Guestrooms on the Grand side are located in five- and six-story buildings with elevators. Guestrooms on the Club side are located in a three-story main building without elevators. One- , two- , and three-bedroom suites are located on the Club side in three-story villas without elevators.

Amenities include compact refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks; complimentary cribs; and in-room safes (daily surcharge). Irons/ironing boards are available on request in Resort Rooms.

Room Amenities

• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - dial-up
• Refrigerator
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The majority of recreational facilities and activities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Each of the Marival Resort's two sides (Grand and Club) features swimming pools accessible to all resort guests. Measuring 48.5 meters (53 yds) long and containing a swim-up bar, the free-form Grand pool serves as the activities pool. It's bordered by a 6-meter-diameter (20-ft) children's pool, a 5.5-meter-diameter (18-ft) spa tub, and a 23-meter-long (25-yd) children’s-only water park with slides and toadstool shower.

On the Club side, an irregularly shaped 26.5-meter-long (29-yd) family pool contains a swim-up bar and a 10-person jetted section. Adjacent is a 6-meter-square (20-foot-square) children's pool. Flanked by the Club side's villas, a narrow, 45.75-meter-long (50-yd) freeform "quiet" pool is reserved for guests aged 12 and older.

The resort's 251.5-meter (275-yd) frontage on the mile-long beach along Banderas Bay's north shore features thatched-roof palapas for shade. Palapas also supply shade on sundecks surrounding swimming pools.

This all-inclusive resort supplies boogie boards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, sailboats, and windsurfers. For surcharges, independent operators offer horseback riding, personal watercraft rentals, banana-boat rides, and parasailing on the beach. On request, a scuba-diving instructor comes to the resort to provide instruction (surcharges).

Land sports include four lighted tennis courts where clinics are offered (racquets supplied); a rock-climbing tower for teens and children; a small soccer field; a miniature golf course; and an archery range.

Equipped with spinners, cardio machines, universal gyms, and free weights, the resort's air-conditioned fitness center also includes a mirror-wall, wood-floor workout room for aerobics, Pilates, yoga, and Pilates classes.

The resort transports guests to Flamingos golf course, 2 km (1.25 mi) away, for complimentary clinics (clubs supplied). Mayan Palace golf course is 4.5 km (2.75 mi) away, and El Tigre golf course is 4 km (2.5 mi).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature on site
• Swimming on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Aerobics on site
• Basketball on site
• Golfing nearby
• Horse riding/rental on site
• Fishing nearby
• Sailing on site

• Snorkeling on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding on site
• Volleyball on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Tennis on site
• Whale-watching nearby
• Parasailing on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

A health-and-beauty spa includes women's and men's saunas and offers massage, body treatments, reflexology, facials, waxing, and hair and nail care. (Surcharges for all services.) A business center contains computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharges), and wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the Marival Resort's public areas. An air-conditioned room contains video-game stations, pool, and Ping-Pong tables.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Sauna
• Concierge desk
• Health club
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Self parking
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Ballroom(s)
• Business center
• Banquet facilities
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - high speed

• Audio-visual equipment
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Business services
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Number of rooms: 495
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Number of floors: 3, 5, 6
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Arcade/game room
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Entertainment

Activities include:

• Nightly entertainment, including music/dance shows and casino nights
• Dancing in Cesar's Club disco
• Spanish, dance, and cocktail lessons
• Bicycle and kayak tours
• Bingo
• Stretching, spinning, aerobics, Pilates, and yoga classes
• Pool aerobics
• Ping-Pong and croquet tournaments
• Tennis clinics
• Golf clinics at Flamingos golf course

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Advance reservations are required for à la carte dining at speciality restaurants, for tables with a maximum of eight guests. Guests should contact the resort directly, using the contact information on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site. Groups larger than eight can still contact the resort for special arrangements such as a group of tables or group dinners with special set menus. Reservations may be made 5–7 days prior to arrival at the resort.

Casa Bella - Air-conditioned dining room and terrace seating. Breakfast, lunch, and theme dinner buffets.

La Pergola - Air-conditioned dining room and terrace seating. À la carte breakfast and lunch featuring international and Mexican choices. À la carte dinner with Mediterranean menu. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants or dress shorts, no sleeveless shirts for men.

Sample lunch menu for La Pergola

Sample lunch menu for La Pergola
Appetizers:

• Barbecued pork ribs
• Seasonal fruits with sherbet or cottage cheese
• Caesar salad with chicken
• Chef's salad
  Soups:
• Vegetable
• Noodle
• Chicken consommé
  Snack foods:
• Hamburger, chicken burger, shrimp burger
• Sandwiches
  Main courses:
• Tacos
• Chicken "Pergola" or "Papillote"
• Fried, poached, or grilled fish
• Beef "Tampiqueña" style
• Grilled sirloin steak
  Desserts:
• Pastries
• Ice cream

  Sample dinner menu for La Pergola
  Appetizers:

• Coquille Saint Jacques
• Salmon cornets
• Fried Camembert
• Avocado stuffed with seafood
  Soups:
• Nut cream
• Cream of crab with cognac
• Seafood
• Mushrooms, spinach, pumpkin in chicken broth
  Salads:
• Asparagus, tomatoes, cheese
• Mushrooms, beets, peppers in lime vinaigrette
• Watercress, spinach, tomato, bacon, Roquefort cheese
• Hearts of palm, lettuce, artichokes
  Pasta:
• Capellini with tomato sauce
• Tortellini with four-cheese sauce
• Linguine with mussels
• Fettucine with vegetables
  Main courses:
• Salmon with honey and ginger in red-wine sauce
• Parmesan chicken
• Mushroom-stuffed beef medallions with merlot sauce
• Veal loin in red-pepper sauce
• Shrimp with mushrooms, cream sauce
• Roasted duck in cherry sauce
• Pork medallions in tarragon sauce with mushrooms
• Prawns and beef fillet
  Desserts:
• Two-chocolate mousse
• Cheesecake
• Chocolate cake
• Pear Melba
• French pastry
• Specialty coffees with whiskey, Kahlua, or chocolate

Bellavista - Renovated 2006. Contemporary ambience. À la carte Italian dinner menu. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants or dress shorts; no sleeveless shirts for men.

Sample menu for Bellavista

Sample menu for Bellavista
Antipasti:

• Mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter
• Beef or salmon carpaccio
• Fried mozzarella with marinara sauce
• Vitello tonnato
  Soups:
• Cream of cheese with lobster
• Stracciatella with spinach and eggs
• Minestrone
  Salads:
• Caesar
• Caprese (tomatoes and mozzarella)
• Prosciutto with melon
  Pasta:
• Capellini with tomato sauce
• Spaghetti alla carbonara or alla Bolognese
• Tortellini with cream sauce
• Penne Arrabiata or vodka-tomato sauce
• Farfalle with shrimp and zucchini
• Fettucine with chicken or Alfredo
• Lasagna with beef
  Main courses:
• T-bone steak alla Fiorentina
• Chicken cacciatore
• Shrimp with spinach fettuccine
• Red snapper with parsley sauce
• Lamb Provençale
• Ribeye steak
  Desserts:
• Baked Alaska
• Coffee parfait
• Cheesecake
• Apple tart with ice cream
• Specialty coffees with whiskey, Kahlua, or chocolate

Las Palomas - Renovated 2006. Contemporary Mexican decor and ambience. À la carte dinner menu. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants or dress shorts; no sleeveless shirts for men.

Sample menu for Las Palomas

Sample menu for Las Palomas
Appetizers:

• Mexican snack plate
• Melted cheese with sausage, problano chile, mushrooms
• Chicken nachos
• Smoked-trout mousse
  Soups:
• Cream of corn with zucchini flower
• Tortilla
• Cream of cactus with shrimp and tequila
  Salads:
• Lettuce, mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese
• Mango, apple, shrimp
• Roasted quail with pipian
  Main courses:
• Beef, chicken, or shrimp fajitas
• Filet mignon flamed with tequila
• Red snapper stuffed with seafood in chipotle sauce
• Shrimp and pumpkin-flower crêpes
• Chicken enchiladas
• Chicken with three moles
• Veal cutlet
• Chicken and beef tacos
  Desserts:
• Chef's choice

La Bamba - Open air spot serving snack foods such as burgers, hot dogs, nachos during day. À la carte steakhouse at night. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants or dress shorts, no sleeveless shirts for men.

Sample dinner menu for La Bamba

Sample dinner menu for La Bamba
Starters:

• Salad bar
• Buffalo wings
• Lattice potatoes
  Soups:
• Cream of prawn
• French onion
  Main courses:
• Salmon
• Shrimp and fish kabob
• Tuna steak
• Arrachera, New York, or sirloin steak
• Barbecued pork ribs
• Grilled chicken Dijon
  Desserts:
• Chocolate cake
• Cheesecake
• Fruit tart
• Specialty coffees with whiskey, Kahlua, or chocolate

Terraza Portofino - Open-air spot with bar serving snack foods such as burgers and nachos from Noon to 2:30 AM (hours subject to change).

Cesar's Club Bar - Located in disco. DJ music.

M & M Bar - Open-air spot specializing in martinis and margaritas.

Mirabel - Grand side lobby bar open. Live music.

Volare - Club side lobby bar. Live music.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for on-site meals, drinks, activities, entertainment, and use of non-motorized water-sports equipment. See below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Meals at all resort restaurants
• Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
• Room service food and drink, and delivery charges
  Not included:
• Wine by the bottle
• Gift-shop snack foods and beverages

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities

All-Inclusive activities
Water sports:

• Kayaks and tours
• Snorkeling gear
• Hobie Cat sailboats
• Boogie boards
• Windsurfers
• Pool aerobics
• Pool volleyball
• Water polo
• Water basketball
• Introductory scuba-diving lesson in pool
  Not included: Motorized water sports; scuba-diving instruction/excursions offered by an independent operator.

  Land sports

• Golf clinics
• Tennis and clinics
• Miniature golf
• Bicycles and tours
• Rock climbing
• Croquet
• Archery
• Beach and court volleyball
• Beach and field soccer
• Basketball
• Bocce
• Shuffleboard
• Horseshoes
• Ping-Pong
• Pool
• After-dark tennis

  Classes/instruction

• Pilates
• Spinning
• Yoga

All-Inclusive children's club

All-Inclusive children’s club:
Supervised activities for ages 4-12 in air-conditioned clubhouse and outdoors from 9 AM–5 PM, with campouts some nights.
Not included: Child care outside children’s-club hours.

Not included

Not included:

• Wine by the bottle
• Gift-shop snack foods and beverages
• Motorized water sports
• Scuba-diving instruction/excursions
• In-room safes (daily surcharges)
• Spa and beauty services
• Hair braiding
• Henna tattoos
• Ceramics painting
• Child care outside children’s-club hours
• Coin-operated laundry machines
• Staff laundry and dry cleaning
• Photo services
• Telephone calls and faxes
• Internet access
• Incidental purchases
• Outside tours
• Airport transfers
• Airport departure tax (approximately $22 per person; price subject to change).

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation:
To Flamingos golf course for golf clinics.
Not included: Transportation to Flamingos or other golf courses for regular rounds of golf.

Address

Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta y Paseo Cocoteros

S/N

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit 63735

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR-Gustavo Diaz Ordaz)

Area:

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico