Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort and Spa

Location. The Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort and Spa - All Inclusive Optional rises above Bandaras Bay in New Vallarta, Mexico. The property is located less than five kilometers from championship golf courses and Splash water park.

Hotel Features. On-site dining is provided at Bellavista Restaurant & Bar where the kitchen produces Mexican, Argentine and Italian dishes. The open-air Pizza Bar serves pub fare, and a pianist performs on select evenings at the Lobby Bar. A deli is located in the on-site supermarket, where eight computers with high-speed Internet access are available. A freeform pool contains waterfalls and a children's section. Illuminated by a fire pit, a half-moon spa tub accommodates 30 guests. Water craft and equipment can be rented on the beach. Kayak and bicycle tours, beach and pool volleyball, pool aerobics and dance lessons can be arranged by hotel staff. For a fee, parents can schedule supervised daytime activities for children, ages 4-12.

Guestrooms. The resort offers 163 guest suites in eight-story, Spanish Colonial-style buildings. Ocean- and bay-view balconies, and ground-floor terraces feature ceiling fans and dining sets. Suites provide kitchens or kitchenettes. All except junior suites include washers, dryers and dial-up Internet access. Décor and layout amenities include marble floors and bathrooms, dining sets, contemporary Mexican-style furnishings and flat-screen televisions. The front desk rents DVD players.

Expert Tip. Bucerias' shops and restaurants can be reached by walking two kilometers along the beach rather than driving seven kilometers along the highway.