Overview
The most fun hotel. Friendly Fun Vallarta is a different and unique family owned hotel with the friendliest and most personalized service you can imagine. An oceanfront property that not only boasts a beautiful beach lined with palm trees, but is only minutes away from the airport. Offering 24-hours all inclusive, renovated rooms and spa, Friendly Fun Vallarta offers a vacation like no other; the focus of the owner is to offer the friendliest service in the industry, all set in an atmosphere of fun and relaxation.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
310
Inclusions
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All gratuities
- All taxes
Rooms
Amenities
Location
Reviews
I keep coming back!
derekpD8674WV on Mar 16, 2024
I spent two weeks at Friendly Fun Vallarta (late March early April, 2023). This is a late review, but I had to write it because of the very special time I had at this resort. This was my fifth stay at Friendly. The first time, in 2015, was a wonderful vacation with my wife. Sadly, it was not to be repeated in her company again – I’ve lost her to cancer. The staff at this hotel have always been great and deserving of the “friendly” name. Two individuals, in particular, have been beyond exceptional and thus worthy of a special mention. The first, Captain Raul. I remembered him from one of my previous stays at Friendly - he helped me with an issue I had at the time. What stuck in my mind was how quickly and professionally he resolved it. This time, he went beyond what I could ever expect at a resort. This needs some explanation. When I arrived, the hotel was mostly empty – I was surprised. Raul noticed me at the restaurant he was supervising at the time, and approached to welcome me. He told me that the resort would be full in a couple of days because spring breakers were coming en masse. Realizing I might not feel comfortable being surrounded by crowds of fun seeking guests, less than half my age and ready to party, Raul went out of his way to mitigate this. He insisted, if I wanted any specific food I should come to him and they’d prepare it for me the way I like it. Further, they could bring it to my room if I preferred to eat away from the noise. My room, btw, was on the 12th floor – thanks concierge!!! I never took Raul up on the offer - I’m rather a low key guy and don’t like taking advantage of someone’s generosity, if I don’t have to - but it was very comforting to know such warm gesture was extended. I had many friendly interactions with Raul throughout the entire stay. The second very special person at Friendly is Francisco (he managed the El Palmar restaurant). He, too, went out of his way to make my experience at Friendly unforgettable. This wasn’t just a couple of isolated instances, but EVERY single day. One day, I went to El Palmar for breakfast not knowing the restaurant wasn’t officially open yet. The door was open, so I walked in unaware of my mistake. When I noticed the food was not set up yet, I turned around and walked out. Immediately, I heard Francisco behind me: “Derek, Derek!”. He insisted I came in and enjoy a cup of coffee while waiting (he also noticed a young couple off to the side and ushered them in). He promptly brought the coffee to my table. I won’t go into detail about food – others have covered it extensively. Needless to say, I wouldn’t be coming here repeatedly if I didn’t like the food. There is always something tasty to load the plate with. The challenge is to show self-restraint :) The best thing is, I’ll be there again in a couple of weeks! Can’t wait!
Friendly Is Our Annual Oasis
Mary M (Winston Salem, North Carolina) on Mar 12, 2024
Our 8th visit to Friendly....and thrilled to be back! We missed a couple years due to Covid, however, it felt like coming home again. Two colleges were staying on the property because of Spring break...Villanova and U of AZ, Tempe. My advice is to book when Spring Break is over, otherwise you'll be subjected to noise, crowded pools, lines, and large groups of college kids on vacation. Our favorite Friendly staff are still there: Double-Double, Kalusha, Hugo, Beto, Isaiah, Jorge, and many others. They constantly attended to guests and pampered us with WONDERFUL service. They work incredibly hard. We'll choose a different time to visit, and regain our ZEN we know and love about Friendly.
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