Las Palmas by the Sea, Puerto Vallarta

Las Palmas is in the middle of Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone close to shops, many restaurants and shows.

The city pier area and downtown are just 10 minutes away its is less than half an hour to the airport.

The rooms are decorated in Mexican style and feature a balcony with ocean or garden view. Each is equipped with a king-size bed or two doubles, A/C, satellite TV, telephone and safe. Nonsmoking rooms and cribs are available.

The hotel has 2 restaurants and 3 bars. Sports facilities included a volleyball court, and a Aquatic Activities Center offering introductory scuba diving classes, kayaks and sailboats. The beach is ideal for suntanning and equipped with comfortable loungers. The hotel also features a Kids Club and a games room to keep youngsters entertained. There are two swimming pools, and an outdoor hot tub.

Other featured services include a car rental, travel agency, gift shop concierge, and currency exchange. The hotel provides facilities for the handicapped.

Their restaurant Brisa de Mar offers excellent buffet meals, while the Guacamaya opens in the evenings for dinner with a menu of Mexican dishes.

The Palmas By the Sea all-inclusive plan provides meals and snacks; one a la carte dinner at the Guacamaya Restaurant for every seven-day stay; all alcoholic beverages from a selected menu between 10 AM and 1 AM; tennis courts at a nearby club; the Kids Club activities for children between the ages of 5 and 10; in-house recreational activities, introductory snorkeling and scuba diving classes, in-house cabaret show every night.