Walking into the open-air lobby of the newly minted Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort captures the essence of what many hotels aim to impart on their guests: leaving stress at the door and stepping into a state of all-encompassing relaxation. It's fitting for a Westin, as the brand weaves an ethos of wellbeing throughout each of its distinct properties.
Here, perched against the glimmering waters of Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay, a consistent ocean breeze ambles through the sunlit halls, lush greenery cascades from every corner of both the interior and the exterior, and, perhaps most notably, the warm staff members are willing to help with any request or just stop to have a friendly chat. Thoughtful details throughout the property — like local art, spa experiences borrowing from centuries-old traditions and a plethora of cultural activations — ensure that a sense of place is paramount.
Based on the time I spent at the hotel just days after it entered Marriott's ecosystem as The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort, I think the answer is yes. With renovated guest rooms, the addition of adults-only swim-up rooms, redesigned pools, and refreshed wellness and dining programs, The Westin Playa Vallarta certainly felt nourishing to both the body and the soul.
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