What We Love
- You'll fall in love with the gorgeous Bandaras Bay.
- The Royal Level Pool offers a bar with premium drinks, a hot tub and a shallow section for children.
- Golfers will love the beautiful courses nearby.
Things to Know
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- The resort is only 10 minutes from the airport.
- Upgrade to Royal Club for exclusives like a lounge, restaurant, and 24-hour room service.
Resort Details
- Le BuffetInternational Buffet Service (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Los OlivosA la carte Italian specialties.
- MariachiA la carte Mexican specialties.
- Royal Level restaurantExclusive service for Royal Level members (international specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Various Bars and Lounges-Royal Level Bar
-Pool bar
-Lobby bar
-Snack bar-Pool bar royal level
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Internet Access†
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Wedding Packages
New Beginnings Package:
- Wedding Coordinator services and assistance
- Marriage License
- Minister of Justice (Available Monday to Friday, subject to ministers schedule)
- Legal translation of all documents
- Wedding cake for up to 20 people
- A bottle of sparkling wine for Bride and Groom's toast following ceremony
- Dinner reservations for up to ten guest at one of our restaurants
- Bridal Bouquet and Groom's Boutonniere
- Wedding site decoration
- White linen decor for chairs and table
- CD player during ceremony
With a minimum of 15 rooms the Bride and Groom receive:
- Strawberries dipped in chocolate
- Romantic dinner for the newlyweds on the Beach
- 10 percent discount on couples massage at massage center
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is one kid's splash pool onsite.
- Children's program, onsite
Kid's Club supervised activities for children from 4 to 12 years old.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Motorized Water Sports †Motorized Water Sports Available
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †Water sport activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, water aerobics, water polo, and water volleyball.
- Pool
There are 2 pools onsite: 1 family pool with children's play area and 1 Adults-Only swimming pool exclusive for Royal Club guests.
There are chaise lounges and towel service by the pool area.
- Tennis courtLighted tennis courts
- Golf †Golf course located within a mile of the property.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Dec 08, 2025
Great location but had an issue with the noise
The food was very good. The room was small but adequate as we did find enough spaces to store the suitcases.We enjoyed the specialty restaurants where the service was much better than in the buffet area. Check in and check out worked well. The main issue was the noise in the restaurant and around the pool. We even met a couple who were leaving early because of the noise.
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Dec 08, 2025
Great all-inclusive beach vacation
Overall very good experience, hotel is a bit older but has received some face lifts to keep it fairly fresh. We stayed at this hotel a few years ago so knew what to expect - we stayed on the Royal Club level which gives you special access to the Royal bar / restaurant and private beach area. Beach here is really nice which is one of the main reasons we returned. Restaurants are generally very good - although the buffet got pretty busy on the weekend when there was a large wedding on site, especially considering this is the shoulder season so usually not too busy. All the employees were very positive and helpful, whether front desk, bartenders, restaurant greeters and wait staff or housekeeping; we also had pretty good waiter service on the beach - many other hotels are pretty bad at that (although tipping helps too!) Couple of observations (I already told the hotel): -they don't have a proper coffee station set up in the morning for people that just want a quick coffee to go, have to go through the buffet area to get one -front desk does not do a good job of providing small pesos for dollar exchange - if you want to tip best to bring the funds with you in advance (or I guess you could go out to a local bank, there is one just down the road by the shopping mall) - we found the employees do appreciate any tips you give them. Overall was a good experience and would return (at the right price, of course)
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Dec 05, 2025
Relax, Indulge and Make New Friends
Our first trip to the Occidental Nuevo Vallarta was wonderful and we plan to return. The all-inclusive offering was also a first for us and it allows you to try new types of food and drink which is a lot of fun. The staff is friendly, helpful and you can tell they have been well-trained and want to make sure each guest has an amazing time. Here’s to hoping Nestor is the person who greets you when you arrive. He made us feel at home immediately, walked us to check-in when he learned it was our first visit, and also took care of our luggage when we checked out but had time for lunch before departing.
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Dec 04, 2025
Not a great vacation
The whole resort has stairs going EVERWHERE! There are ramps going into or out of restaurants, restrooms existing of 18 inches to 25 feet. The short ones have no markings and all of a sudden the hallway drops out on you. ALL the staff are excellent Ricardo and Ava at entertainment, Armando bell captain, Gabriele at concierge desk., Maria and Yvette at Lobby bar. The food was excellent. The ONLY bar open after 7 PM is the lobby bar and when you get a group, convention or wedding which both happened more than once during our 3 week stay, the noise level is out the roof. People who have decibel apps on their watches or phones said the decibels are too high and could be dangerous to your hearing. The bathrooms by the pool are MARBLE floors (go figure) and when wet and sunscreen oil is more slippery than a skating rink. My husband fell and has 7 fractured ribs with more than one fracture on each rib. Went to onsite doctors (who was excellent) and the manager showed up to make sure to say there are signs that say slippery (duh), to make sure his and the hotels ass is covered.
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Dec 04, 2025
Seventh floor service
Marisol and Toño are lovely. They are always so sweet and nice. Great service and very kind people. We love the breakfast and the service. Will definitely come back!
- AdvisorySTUDENT GROUP POLICY • 100 DOUBLE rooms IN HOUSE maximum for student groups at any given time • 25 years old and under are considered “students” for any given time • Minimum age required for check-in is 18. • A refundable deposit of $200/per person (cash or credit card) is required. Group Student bookings • Must be requested through our groups department,these groups will require a chaperon as well as the refundable deposit and all above requirements.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring break-free environment. Spring Break groups, unaccompanied minors or students without an adult chaperone will not be allowed at this hotel. You must be 18 years old to check-in.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed