Playa Los Arcos
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: In Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, Playa Los Arcos provides Mexican colonial-era ambience and hospitality. Families, especially, are drawn to the beachfront location and casual style with plenty of activities and amenities to satisfy all ages.
Amenity highlights: In the center of the resort are three connecting pools that spill toward the oceanview spa tub. Further down at the beach, lounge chairs and umbrellas beckon next to blue Pacific waters. Daily activities and nightly entertainment are provided, as is a spa with Shiatsu, aromoatherapy, and other treatments (surcharges). Dining options include Mi Pueblito, overlooking the ocean, and Café Maximilian with casual and gourmet selections.
Property Amenities
In Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone, this oceanfront resort with direct beach access is a five-minute walk to downtown and the malecon boardwalk. Three golf courses are within a 20-minute drive.
Three connecting pools flow toward an oceanfront spa tub and a sandy beach, which is furnished with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas. A rooftop pool is another swimming choice. Shiatsu, aromatherapy, and reflexology are among treatments in the spa (surcharges).
Daily activities and nightly entertainment programs might include water aerobics, salsa dancing, and Spanish lessons. Most are complimentary.
Mi Pueblito offers oceanview terrace dining and international fare. Café Maximilian provides casual breakfasts and snacks on one side, and gourmet cuisine on the other.
- 24-hour front desk
- Audio-visual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 4
- Number of rooms: 171
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Security guard
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
Reflecting Mexican colonial-style, air-conditioned guestrooms at Playa Los Arcos include furnished patios or balconies with pool or city views.
Bathrooms have showers only (no tubs), hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Amenities include cable TV with U.S. channels, telephones, and in-room safes. Coffeemakers, compact refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards may be available upon request.
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Patio
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Shower only
- Smoking rooms
- Telephone
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Area Attractions
Downtown Puerto Vallarta - 5-minute walk
Malecon (boardwalk) - 5-minute walk
Marina Vallarta Golf Club (public) - 15-minute drive
Splash Water Park - 20-minute drive
Vista Vallarta Golf Club (two public courses) - 20-minute drive
Bucerias (nearby town) - 30-minute drive
Puerto Vallarta-Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): Approximate driving time to Playa Los Arcos is 25 minutes and distance 9.5 km (6 mi).
Getting there: Taxi fare from the airport to Playa Los Arcos is approximately US$30. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: Downtown Puerto Vallarta and the malecon boardwalk are a 5-minute walk from the resort. Taxi fare from the resort to downtown is approximately US$7. Rental cars are convenient for traveling to outlying areas, and are available online.
All prices are subject to change.
Activities
The resort provides direct access to a beach with golden sands and plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Three connecting pools flow toward an oceanview spa tub, and a rooftop pool provides another swimming option.
Daily activities and nightly entertainment might include water aerobics, Spanish classes, salsa dancing, and theme nights. Depending on occupancy, complimentary activities are provided for children at least three years of age.
Myriad water sports are available in the Puerto Vallarta area, and the resort can assist with arrangements. Three golf courses are within a 20-minute drive of the resort.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
Restaurants & Bars
Mi Pueblito - Oceanview terrace dining. International cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Café Maximilian - Casual breakfasts and snacks served on one side of the restaurant; gourmet dinner restaurant on the other side. Open from early morning to late evening.
Tialoc Bar - Adjacent to the main restaurant. Appetizers, cocktails, and occasional live entertainment. Open from early afternoon to late evening.
Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.
Location
Olas Atlas 380
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380
Mexico
Nearest major airport:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR-Gustavo Diaz Ordaz)
Area:
Romantic Zone (Puerto Vallarta), Jalisco, Mexico
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
