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Velas Vallarta: The Perfect Family Stay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

by Mary Melnick

Nov 7, 2024

© Mary Melnick

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Family travelers looking for the ultimate escape in Puerto Vallarta should consider booking a stay at Velas Vallarta. Located directly on the beaches of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta offers a luxury all-inclusive experience in one of Mexico’s most popular destinations.

 

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Kids’ Club © Mary Melnick

Choose from various suite types depending on your party size, from deluxe studios to one-bedroom suites, deluxe one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom family suites, and even three-bedroom family suites, master suites, oceanfront suites and a presidential suite. Each suite features comfortable sleeping areas; separate living and dining areas; and luxury amenities including a minibar with snacks and drinks, imported bath products and fully equipped kitchens.

 

The resort features two resort-style pools, a 2-foot-deep kiddie pool, private beach access, spa, two on-site restaurants, food stations, in-suite dining, lobby bar, pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, access to tours and off-site activities, and much more.

 

Parents wanting to unwind at the spa or enjoy some child-free time can drop their kids off at the on-site Kid’s Club, offering a full day filled with activities like tennis lessons, sand castle competitions, stone painting, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, video and board games, and more. The schedule changes daily, so make sure to check the website or kids club area for that day’s activities. Other kid-friendly activities include movie nights, themed family nights and holiday fun. The kid’s club is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for children ages 4–12.

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