Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

The short version

If you want Puerto Vallarta close at hand, look at Dreams Vallarta Bay. The 327-suite tower overlooks Banderas Bay, about five minutes from downtown and fifteen from the airport. You have seven places to eat, the Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12 and the Core Zone for teens 13 to 17, and whale watching runs from November to March. Older reviews may call it Now Amber, its name until October 2021.

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Good to know

• 327 suites in a tower overlooking Banderas Bay, about 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport and 5 minutes from downtown.
• Seven places to eat: Barefoot Grill, Capers, Carnival, Castaways, Coco Café, Himitsu and Tamarindo.
• Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12 and Core Zone for teens 13 to 17. Whale watching runs from November to March.
• This was Now Amber Puerto Vallarta until October 2021, when it became Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa.

Before you book

The spa here is the Secrets Spa, which is at Secrets Vallarta Bay next door.