Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, kayaking

Superior Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

3.9 / 5.0

Good(999 Ratings)

Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near La Isla
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Puerto Vallarta

Nearby attractions

Mirador el Cerro de la Cruz

3.6 mi

Malecón de Puerto Vallarta

3 mi

Playa Del Toro

44.1 mi

Naval Museum Secretary of the Navy of Mexico

3.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room

2 Double • 474 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room, Ocean View

2 Double • 474 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences

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3.9 / 5.0

Good(999 Ratings)

Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Vallarta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Puerto Vallarta

Nearby attractions

Mirador el Cerro de la Cruz

3.6 mi

Malecón de Puerto Vallarta

3 mi

Playa Del Toro

44.1 mi

Naval Museum Secretary of the Navy of Mexico

3.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room

2 Double • 474 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room, Ocean View

2 Double • 474 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.9 / 5.0

Good(999 Ratings)

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Ok place.

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

The drinks were delicious. Most of the staff was friendly. Some seemed sad or angry. Really killes the vibe. The food was below average. The rooms were okay?? No dresser so just throw your clothes anywhere. The resort needs some TLC. Will not stay there again.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Nothing

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Have stayed here for 10 years and consider many employees as friends

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Amazing staff

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

I really enjoyed my stay. I liked that there were seperate but adjacent areas for adults and families. The Beach was great and i was able to get a reservation for a nice dinner every night.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The Staff was very helpful

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Great place to stay, had lots of fun. Nice beach, pool, and restaurant options all included.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The food and service staff in the adults only section was nothing short of spectacular!

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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!

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Second time here. Great staff and service. Our room was very large and deck had great views of pool and ocean and mountains. The things we didn't care for was the exceptionally loud music at times during the day and at night but not every night. The beds around the pool were nice but not many. Loungers would make more sense. People take all the beds and loungers on beach and pool by 7am. Didn't like the cigarette smoke wafting into the pool area by the smoking areas. Overall good experience though and would probably go back

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

The staff is stellar. The resort could use a refresh but was a good place to stay- it is central and much is walkable, if not taxis are always available. One does not feel unsafe at all. Annoying is folks that reserve lounge chairs and are seldom in them.

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Some good, some bad. Staff is wonderful! The food I was able to sample was delicious and well prepared. A lot of Mexican style dishes that are delicious. It's a very NOISY resort. Constant bingo games, pool games with extremely loud whistle's blowing and more. There is never any peace and quiet, speakers hang everywhere . You can't escape the constant loud, club style music, except early mornings. They discriminate against solo travelers! 3 mornings in a row I called down to make reservations to the 2 restaurants that require them. After telling the agent that it was for one person I was told the earliest seating was 9p each time. That sounded suspicious so I went downstairs and called from a house phone about 5 minutes later and got the same agent and told her it was for 4 people and got a 6p reservation. However, when I showed up for my reservation they tried to sit me with a couple that had two extra chairs. When I asked to have my own table they said no, they were reserved. I left and did not get to experience any of the restaurants during my stay that required reservations. I get trying to maximize the tables but it is unfair to those traveling alone requiring them to wait until 9pm to eat. My room did not have a bathroom mirror. Hard to believe I know, but it's true. It also did not have a safe. It was a nice gesture from front desk to allow me to utilize the all inclusive benefits even after checking out until my pickup to the airport later in the afternoon.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful view of the bay and whales swimming in front of the hotel

1.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

There was no mirror and there was no dresser in our room. The pillows were a bit rough so we went across the street to the grocery store and brought soft pillows about once a day we had to go and get new cards because they kept resetting sometimes twice a day. It would help that they label what the food is that you’re eating at the buffet you don’t know. They also took away the french fries and the burgers and the pizza that you could regularly get. No more strawberry daiquiris and piña coladas at will. And as adults we couldn’t have food delivered to the beach like we used to or up by the pool you had to sit at designated tables. It seems everything is taken a turn for the worse. Unfortunately, we used to love coming here. It was my third time overall but we won’t be back . However the kindness of the people from the workers there was always as expected. They really are wonderful people. ❤️

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

We had a fantastic stay at the friendly! Staff were amazing and attentive.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Love the people and staff. They are amazing and so personable. My only wish is there were more dining options and food options especially for little ones. Some fries or burgers would have been great!

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

A/C wasn’t working, 25°C at night, waited five hours for it to be looked at (didn’t want to waste a day at the beach). Finally went to front desk & staff very dismissive. Said it would be 5 minutes more, etc. Just an attempted brush off. Had to get VERY assertive, finally moved us to another room. Asked for bath towels twice never received. Room keys don’t always work, gym serviceable but not what pics show. Gym keys you must get at spa and leave ID. (Bit odd). Beach serving staff AMAZING!!! Beach area very small and crowded where loungers are, so spent all our time on the sand just outside of ropes. Still a lovely view and great service.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

My daughters and I had a wonderful time at the Friendly Fun Vallarta. The staff is very friendly and took great care of us … I am happy to recommend this place for families!

2.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Not much. Hotel standards has dropped.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Amazing all inclusive to stay at. The food was amazing with 3 different restaurants to eat at. Its right on the beach and the places to sit or lay are covered in shade by palm trees so you won't burn. The water is 6.5/10 not clear but not dirty, still enjoyable to swim in though. The only negaitve thing I can think of is in most other all inclusives the mini fridge has alot of alchol in it, but at this place they just put to beers in the fridge each day. 4.5/5 is what I give this place.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Lovely spot. Stayed one night. I appreciate the adult only sections. The food was strange ... Tacos at fiesta were delicious. I loved the spa! Excellent service from Emi.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Lots of Mexians on vacation at this resort, it was wonderful spending time socializing with the locals. super friendly and helpful. great staff at the adults only section.

3.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Friendly Fun Vallarta had great food and drinks! The all inclusive covers just about that, entertainment is a small pool, the beach, and live music. The rooms were maintained clean, but often not well serviced from basic things like replacing shampoos, no washcloths available, and no refrigerator or microwave. The rooms very very basic. Although I would return for the food, the rooms were too basic for this price range.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

We have stayed at the Friendly 4 times. Before this stay we were very happy with everything. Talked with others staying here and they felt the same. It seems the hotel was way overbooked. So many people in the pools and very loud. Adult pool was not patrolled like the sign said, adults only. My wife is highly allergic to dogs and cats, dogs were allowed around the pool area barking at young kids as they passed by. Dogs on our floor barked everytime someone walked by their room. See dogs twice pee on the corners of the beds around the pool. Also seen one poop around the pool area. There was some positive things with a few of the employees. Daniel front desk, Francisco dining manager, Ignasio and Double Double. These four people went above and beyond to try and nake our stay more pleasant. Unfortunately we will stay at other resorts when we visit PV again.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Staff are great,,So friendly lol ,great service, food lots of variety, quality sea food and really good soups. The beds on the beach are the best for comfort...You will love this place,,,you may even see the Peacocks walking around..

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Been staying at the Friendly for 20 years. Since the hotel was booked as of 3/12, I confirmed in January if I stay at the Mio, I could get a day pass, confirmed via email prior to leaving and twice when I arrived as well. I was then informed they changed their mind and are no longer providing day passes. Front desk girl even said I know I told you could get a day pass but, you cannot. I stayed there for two nights. I went back to get to get my things my group of friends was watching and security came up to me and told me to leave. No loyalty to their guests.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Everything was good. The food is very repetitive and it’s a lot of the same thing everyday which isn’t really my thing. I enjoyed the experience of an all inclusive but probably won’t do it again.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

There was NO evening entertainment or activities. Only about 6 horribly uncomfortable chairs at the lobby bar and 2 tables. The area was cordoned off with wooden benches…clearly not for sitting but to make the area uninviting. There might have been 25 loungers around the pool, and if you wanted one, you had to get up at 0630 and put your towel on them.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Nice. Easy. Well managed. Friendly

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Puerto Vallarta?

The average price for a rental in Puerto Vallarta is $331 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences. Enjoy the water!

Is Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Friendly Fun Vallarta Different Experiences?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Available Rooms

Standard Room

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Is there a pool at this hotel?

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