How Does the Marriott Casamagna Compare to Other Local Hotels?
The Marriott Casamagna is one of the best resort hotels in Puerto Vallarta. Although I find the Marina area somewhat remote, I appreciate its upscale feel when I’m traveling with kids, so I prefer this part of town to the “hotel zone” or anything downtown. The Marriott is very new and modern with a huge range of amenities. The beach isn’t that great — but then, that’s true of every hotel in the Marina area. The pool is less elaborate than the one at Velas Vallarta, and the landscaping isn’t as lush, but I like the “endless” feature and I like the location of the swim-up bar. The Marriott has better amenities than its neighbors, and I believe it is the largest hotel in the marina. I know that the Marriott is a step up in quality from either Velas or the Embaracadero Pacifico, and I know for certain that it is several steps up in terms of service from the neighboring Mayan Palace. There are a ton of great hotels in Puerto Vallarta, and no one property is the best choice for everyone, bu