Marival Distinct Residences & Spa - Handwritten Collection

5.0 star property
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5 outdoor pools, open 7 AM to 8 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
View from property
View from room
4 bars/lounges, 3 poolside bars, beach bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Paseo de Los Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY, 63732
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach
    7 min walk
  • Al Fresco Grill
    1 min walk
  • Puerto Vallarta Bus Terminal
    12 min drive
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    19 min drive
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Room options

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Pool (Balcony)

  • 250 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen (2 Balconies)

  • 250 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Pool

  • 366 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Private Pool (Balcony. Bathroom with shower)

  • 180 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 150 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms (Balcony or Terrace)

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • 250 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony (Balcony or Terrace)

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Marival Distinct Residences & Spa - Handwritten Collection

Luxury property on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection offers 169 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 5-star property has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nuevo Vallarta Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free valet parking
  • For dining with a beachfront location, stop by Mozzamare, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 5 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with massages, aromatherapy or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Malecon and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Sayulita Square
  • Free beach shuttle service
Some rates at Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the property's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection, you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury property also offers an attached winery, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool. Free valet parking is available.

This 5-star Nuevo Vallarta property is smoke free.

The property hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Mozzamare – This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Omaggio – Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Insu – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Brunello – On-site bar. Open daily.
LemmonGrass – This poolside fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Cycling
Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Football
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Cooking
Pilates
Yoga

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 500 kilometres
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 poolside bars
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brunello
  • Insu
  • LemmonGrass
  • Mozzamare
  • Omaggio

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Brunello Lobby Bar]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 1000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Marival Distinct All Inclusive Future Handwritten Collection offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Brunello Lobby Bar
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Marival Distinct Residences & Spa - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hector, mc kinney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

AMRIK

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few good restaurants and some amazing servers. Reception desk can do better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

harikiran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very big,airy and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Staff was very polite. Very clean property. We will for sure go back to this resort again in future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose R

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the place was so clean and a great place to relax. However, there was a prevalent lack of staff workers, with a small amount of tables and chairs. Yet, the food was amazing and so flavorful. The waiters in every restaurant and by the pool were so kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt good value for our money here. We spent most of our time at the infinite pool or beach. My son enjoyed the kids club a couple times as well. We ate at omaggie most of our stay for breakfast. It was buffet. Never tried lemongrass because the hours were in the middle of when we wakted to eat. For lunch we were mostly at the infinity pool, so we would order with our server Paco( Francisco) or get tacos from the taco station. The pool menu had a good selection and great food. We tried several different things from there. Dinner we ate twice at the sister resort and two or three times at insu, amd once at mazzomare. All of the food we had was excellent, except the mexican restaurant at Emotions. It lacked a good selection and wasnt that great in taste. We attempted a show at emotions one night for fiesta night, but we left after 20 minutes. Emotions pool is open way later than distincts. Kids area not that gre Our room was the most basic room of king with a balcony, but it was awesome. It had 2 full bathrooms, washer and dryer, kitchen, dining room table, living room, and seperate bedroom. Staff was all super friendly. They all worked hard to keep the grounds clean and well maintained. We did get approached by our conceirge lady about the membership several times, which annoyed my husband, but after reading reviews it wasnt really a surprise. I warned him. It was a prefect place to have a nice relaxing vacation, even with a five yesr old. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you it was very good hotel clean , nice safe property and great customer service we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Marival. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The property is gorgeous and well kept. It was a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemima, El Monte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly service, food choices and quality not so great. Had to wait for tables, reservations for theme restaurants not readily available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril John, Des Moines

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish there were more options for dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the pool/Lemon Grass was amazing...Manuel was the best if you visit make sure you sit in his section, if you cant get Manuel Alberto was also great!!! Kevin at Insu Sky Lounge provided excellent service..I cant say enough about all the staff the were amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Amadeo Martinez

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice very friendly staff.. didn’t like that they pushed the time share, and then got mad cause we didn’t want to do the time share.. not happy about that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolute wonderful time at the Marival. It was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the staff was more than accommodating. Felix by the pool was great and very personable to interact with every day! We would totally go back and stay at the Marival the next time we visit Puerto Vallarta!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yahya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay in Nice city
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie Anahi, south sioux city

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADENIYI

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marival Distinct was wonderful. My family of four (2 kids, 2 parents) usually go on summer vacation and we have been to a lot of resorts in Mexico. Marival Distinct didnt disappoint! The room was beautiful. Laid out like a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo so it was perfect for our family. The food was good especially at Lemongrass and Mozzamare. Omaggio missed the mark on a few plates. The view at Insu is amazing. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our vacation and have zero complaints. Well, except the persistent timeshare invitation. If you are not interested in a timeshare, make sure you say no to the breakfast, jetski and anything else they offer you during check in. Happy travels!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience!!!!! The only problem was Felix he seemed to be very racist within his own race. Other than that everyone was so nice and great and very welcoming will definitely be going back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. The only thing i would recommend for anybody is make sure you arrive close to 3 or after. Check in is 3:00 and they are not very lenient on that. So its a long time to wait if you arrive in the morning. Or make sure you have a swimsuit easy to access. The food is excellent. Service was a little slow at some restaurants but its not a big deal. Just don't be trying to rush to be somewhere. Rooms were clean and large. The beach was beautiful. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024