Centrally located in the middle of Vallarta's vibrant northern hotel district on Banderas Bay, and only five minutes from downtown and ten minutes from the airport, the Villa del Mar houses 140 air-conditioned rooms and suites featuring studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with private balconies, and a kitchenette or full-sized kitchen, depending on the type of suite. Inside the accommodations are comfortable: Tile flooring, marble bathrooms, kitchenettes or full kitchens with a full complement of dinnerware, cookware, and kitchen appliances, with a table setting for four or six, King- and queen-size beds, pullout sofas, patio furniture, and deluxe bathroom amenities. Suites have pool and garden views.

The U-shaped beachfront Villa del Mar shares a large, multi-story atrium lobby with its sister resort, Villa del Palmar, where the openness is exhilarating and the mood is festive. The Villa del Mar lobby opens onto manicured grounds and a large and beautiful free-form pool with an island in the center. Palm trees and groomed vegetation surround the perimeter as the pool. Beach access is from the Villa del Palmar pool next door.

Other facilities at the Villa del Mar include a full fitness center with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment, a full-service Spa with a wide variety of treatments, an internet cafe / deli, jewelry store, and small yet complete supermarket.

Villa del Mar shares restaurants with the Villa del Palmar; La Cuccina leads off the culinary offering with international cuisine in a casual and visually stunning setting overlooking the Bay; Jalisco offers family-style dining serving authentic regional cuisine with a gourmet flair. Other options include Los Equipales Sports Bar, and the Deli Baguette and Cyber Cafe. Room service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. In-suite meal service and catering is also available by special arrangement.

The resort offers many services you will appreciate, such as expert assistance from the hotel concierge in arranging for practically anything doable in the Puerto Vallarta region. Money exchange services, a shopping center, babysitting (24-hour advance reservations required), on-site medical services, including emergency air and ground evacuation, a laundromat, and a hospitality suite for you to relax in and enjoy while waiting to catch a later flight.

The Villa del Mar is in a prime location, placing you close to many local attractions. At the hotel enjoy the large hot tub and relaxing pool, nightly dinner and theme shows, including Mariachis. The concierge can help you schedule anything you wish, from snorkeling and diving at nearby at Los Arcos, to sailing, jet skiing, parasailing, and canoeing. Sight seeing is a delight strolling on the Malecon (Boardwalk) along Vallarta's downtown. Small clusters of shops, eateries, and art galleries are fun to visit. The nearby Sierra Madre mountains offer opportunities for canopy exploration, hiking, exploration, horseback riding, and more.

If you're a stranger to Puerto Vallarta, you've been missing out on one of Mexico's best vacation destinations. The Villa del Mar invites you to experience all the authentic feeling and genuine charm of Old Mexico. Truthfully, there's no better place to experience that feeling than in Puerto Vallarta. See you in Mexico!