Samba Vallarta Hotel

Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico · 4★

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Samba Vallarta Hotel

Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico · 4★

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Short transferTransfer includedLow seaweed risk

Property

Sizesmall resort (183 rooms)

ChainEmporio Hotels & Resorts

Vibefamily / mixed

Typical guestsFamilies with kids, groups of friends, and couples seeking a lively social scene. Often popular with Canadian and European families, though some reviews note a significant local demographic.

Layouthacienda-style architecture, four-story building nestled amid coconut trees, palms, and bougainvillea, with three interconnected pools.

Guest reviews

4.5on TripAdvisor· 7,366 reviews

#3 of 7 hotels in Flamingos

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Top praise

Friendly, helpful, and attentive staff.
Good beach access and nice beach area.
Cleanliness of the resort and pools.

Common complaints

Rooms are dated, old, or in need of updating.
Food quality is mediocre, sometimes cold, or repetitive.
Lack of soundproofing in rooms leading to noise disturbances.

Heads up

Reports of guests getting sick from the food.
Concerns about pool cleanliness (cloudy water).
Several areas of the resort being closed off or rundown.
Significant noise issues due to poor soundproofing.

Beach & Pool

Beach access - private / shared

Seaweed risk: low

A long, wide, sandy, swimmable beach with golden sand, offering panoramic Banderas Bay views.

3 pools - interconnected pools, kids pool, outdoor pool, activities pool

Food & Drink

3 restaurants

Family

Fits a family of 5 (suite required)

Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.

Offers: kids club (children (age range not specified)), babysitting, kids pool

Transfer

15 min from airport (PVR)

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