Pros

  • Directly on Las Glorias Beach and within 15 minutes of downtown and the airport
  • Beach club across the street features a pool with a swim-up bar, a snack bar, and a pizzeria
  • All-inclusive at Mexican, Italian, and Asian restaurants, plus a coffee shop and a sports bar with karaoke
  • Pleasant rooms offer air-conditioning and coffeemakers; ground floor rooms have private patios
  • Large outdoor pool with a kids’ pool, sun loungers, and a swim-up bar
  • Kupuri Relax Spa offers massages and facials
  • A tennis court and a small kids’ club
  • Regular live entertainment and activities
  • Free Wi-Fi in the lobby
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Cons

  • Beach is small and full of vendors
  • Fee for Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Some dated elements in the rooms and public areas
  • Rooms on upper floors lack balconies
  • No fitness center
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Bottom Line

Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort All-Inclusive is a three-pearl hotel on Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta’s South Hotel Zone. All 186 rooms are Standard Rooms, which feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. There’s a fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms. Ground floor units have patios, but rooms on upper floors lack balconies. There are three all -inclusive restaurants, a cafe, and a sports bar. A family pool features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar. The beach club, located across the street, features a small beach with many vendors, another outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a snack bar, and a pizzeria. Other amenities include a spa, a tennis court, and a kids’ club, but no gym. Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa offers similar amenities right in the old town, but it’s not all-inclusive. 

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Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort

Scene

An older property with a laid back vibe and family-friendly amenities 

The most economical of the three adjacent Pelican sister properties, the Plaza Pelicanos Club is an older resort that attracts a mix of families, couples, and groups who want a relaxing place to stay that won’t break the bank. There’s a good range of dining options and bars, and plenty of ways to keep the kids occupied. A designated Family Pool with a swim-up bar is tucked among the main hotel buildings, though lots of families head to the pool at the beach club across the street, which is the property’s biggest draw. Between the pool, another swim-up bar, a couple of eateries, and the beach itself, many guests spend most of their time at the resort as opposed to exploring. The stretch of Las Glorias Beach where the resort sits is rather small and can be a bit rough and murky. There are also lots of vendors lining the shore and camped out at the edge of the hotel’s property. Adult-centric amenities exist, too, like a sports bar with a karaoke room for those in search of evening entertainment.

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Location

On Las Glorias Beach in the South Hotel Zone, halfway between the airport and downtown Puerto Vallarta 

Plaza Pelicanos Club is a good middle ground for guests who want to be close to the airport, the beach, and downtown Puerto Vallarta. The hotel’s beach club sits directly on a small stretch of Las Glorias Beach in the South Hotel Zone section of Puerto Vallarta. Set on busy Highway 200, the city’s main road, the hotel is in a good location for exploring some of the city’s top sights. The immediately surrounding area is made up of mainly hotels and shops. Central Puerto Vallarta is a 10- to 15-minute drive to the south. That's where visitors will find lots of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as the landmark Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church and the famous Malecon, the city’s lively oceanfront promenade, full of public art and food vendors. Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is an 11-minute drive away. 

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Rooms

Small rooms with simple decor and basic amenities 

Choosing a room at Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort is easy, because there’s only one room type at the property. All rooms are Standard Rooms. The only questions are whether guests want one king-size bed or two double beds and whether or not they want a patio (ground floor rooms have them, upper floors have no outdoor space). Decor is relatively dated and features polished marble floors and simple furnishings in a color palate of warm browns and neutrals. All rooms are outfitted with air-conditioning, electric safes, flat-screen or tube-style TVs, and coffeemakers -- but no mini-fridges or minibars. Wi-Fi costs extra in the rooms. Small marble bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and a few simple toiletries. Some ground floor rooms have easy pool access. 

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Features

All-inclusive at three restaurants, a cafe, and a sports bar, plus an outdoor pool and a beach club 

Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort offers a wide range of beach vacation amenities split between the main hotel area and the beach club across the street. At the main hotel, there are three all-inclusive restaurants to choose from. El Huerto serves a Mexican and international buffet for all meals. Additional dinner options include Caruso for Italian food and Temaki for Asian fare. Room service is available. The all-inclusive rate covers El Huerto, and guests are also given a limited number of coupons to use at the a la carte restaurants. Sorbo de Cafe is a cute, nautical-themed coffee shop serving coffee drinks and light bites. Tequila Dancing – Sports Bar Fiesta is the resort’s nightlife spot. Featuring a fun, blue-lit bar and large photos of music legends on deep red walls, the bar offers a number of pool tables, a stage, and a karaoke room behind a closed door.

Tucked under palm trees in the middle of the main hotel buildings is the Family Pool, which features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar under a large thatched roof. Nearby, there’s a small kids’ club for the younger ones. Kupuri Relax Spa offers massages and facials (for a fee) on a few shaded, outdoor tables set among lush greenery. 

The rest of the amenities are located across the street at the beach club. On the way there, guests pass by the resort’s tennis court. Once at the beach club, there’s another large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and lots of sun loungers with umbrellas. There are plenty of dining tables scattered about, where guests can enjoy food from the snack bar or the pizza counter. A large stage is on hand for regularly scheduled activities and entertainment.

The beach itself is rather small, and the waters can be rough and murky. Lots of vendors line up along the shore and against the wall of the resort’s property, waiting to push their wares on guests as soon as they walk down the steps to the beach. There's also a handful of sun loungers here for guest use.

There’s a lounge area in the lobby where guests can access free Wi-Fi. 

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Things You Should Know About Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort

Also Known As

  • Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort All-Inclusive

Room Types

  • Standard Room

Address

Diego Rivera 120 Zona Hotelera Las Glorias, Puerto Vallarta 48330, Mexico

Phone

52 (322) 226-2700

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort

Scene

An older property with a laid back vibe and family-friendly amenities 

The most economical of the three adjacent Pelican sister properties, the Plaza Pelicanos Club is an older resort that attracts a mix of families, couples, and groups who want a relaxing place to stay that won’t break the bank. There’s a good range of dining options and bars, and plenty of ways to keep the kids occupied. A designated Family Pool with a swim-up bar is tucked among the main hotel buildings, though lots of families head to the pool at the beach club across the street, which is the property’s biggest draw. Between the pool, another swim-up bar, a couple of eateries, and the beach itself, many guests spend most of their time at the resort as opposed to exploring. The stretch of Las Glorias Beach where the resort sits is rather small and can be a bit rough and murky. There are also lots of vendors lining the shore and camped out at the edge of the hotel’s property. Adult-centric amenities exist, too, like a sports bar with a karaoke room for those in search of evening entertainment.

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Location

On Las Glorias Beach in the South Hotel Zone, halfway between the airport and downtown Puerto Vallarta 

Plaza Pelicanos Club is a good middle ground for guests who want to be close to the airport, the beach, and downtown Puerto Vallarta. The hotel’s beach club sits directly on a small stretch of Las Glorias Beach in the South Hotel Zone section of Puerto Vallarta. Set on busy Highway 200, the city’s main road, the hotel is in a good location for exploring some of the city’s top sights. The immediately surrounding area is made up of mainly hotels and shops. Central Puerto Vallarta is a 10- to 15-minute drive to the south. That's where visitors will find lots of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as the landmark Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church and the famous Malecon, the city’s lively oceanfront promenade, full of public art and food vendors. Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is an 11-minute drive away. 

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Rooms

Small rooms with simple decor and basic amenities 

Choosing a room at Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort is easy, because there’s only one room type at the property. All rooms are Standard Rooms. The only questions are whether guests want one king-size bed or two double beds and whether or not they want a patio (ground floor rooms have them, upper floors have no outdoor space). Decor is relatively dated and features polished marble floors and simple furnishings in a color palate of warm browns and neutrals. All rooms are outfitted with air-conditioning, electric safes, flat-screen or tube-style TVs, and coffeemakers -- but no mini-fridges or minibars. Wi-Fi costs extra in the rooms. Small marble bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and a few simple toiletries. Some ground floor rooms have easy pool access. 

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Features

All-inclusive at three restaurants, a cafe, and a sports bar, plus an outdoor pool and a beach club 

Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort offers a wide range of beach vacation amenities split between the main hotel area and the beach club across the street. At the main hotel, there are three all-inclusive restaurants to choose from. El Huerto serves a Mexican and international buffet for all meals. Additional dinner options include Caruso for Italian food and Temaki for Asian fare. Room service is available. The all-inclusive rate covers El Huerto, and guests are also given a limited number of coupons to use at the a la carte restaurants. Sorbo de Cafe is a cute, nautical-themed coffee shop serving coffee drinks and light bites. Tequila Dancing – Sports Bar Fiesta is the resort’s nightlife spot. Featuring a fun, blue-lit bar and large photos of music legends on deep red walls, the bar offers a number of pool tables, a stage, and a karaoke room behind a closed door.

Tucked under palm trees in the middle of the main hotel buildings is the Family Pool, which features a kids’ area and a swim-up bar under a large thatched roof. Nearby, there’s a small kids’ club for the younger ones. Kupuri Relax Spa offers massages and facials (for a fee) on a few shaded, outdoor tables set among lush greenery. 

The rest of the amenities are located across the street at the beach club. On the way there, guests pass by the resort’s tennis court. Once at the beach club, there’s another large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and lots of sun loungers with umbrellas. There are plenty of dining tables scattered about, where guests can enjoy food from the snack bar or the pizza counter. A large stage is on hand for regularly scheduled activities and entertainment.

The beach itself is rather small, and the waters can be rough and murky. Lots of vendors line up along the shore and against the wall of the resort’s property, waiting to push their wares on guests as soon as they walk down the steps to the beach. There's also a handful of sun loungers here for guest use.

There’s a lounge area in the lobby where guests can access free Wi-Fi. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Kids Club

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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