Crown Paradise Club All Inclusive Resort Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, MXFamily friendly
Our take
Kid-focused Vallarta resort with a nine-slide waterpark and pirate ship
- 353 rooms
- 4 dining venues listed
- ~15 min from PVR
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 353
- Dining listed
- 4 venues
- Airport
- PVR
- Transfer
- ~15 min
Why travelers love it
“Kid-focused Vallarta resort with a nine-slide waterpark and pirate ship”
Guests love the extensive water park with nine slides and pirate ship, structured clubs for toddlers to teens, and the value it delivers for families.
Food & drink
MixedBuffet is varied but hit-or-miss on flavor, while Fujiyama (Japanese) and La Piazza (Italian) draw the strongest praise. À la carte reservations are notoriously hard to snag, opening at 9am and vanishing within minutes.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Fujiyama Japanese consistently exceeds expectations
- La Piazza Italian a reliable favorite
- Breakfast buffet called a highlight
- Salmon and desserts singled out
Heads up
- Buffet repetitive and under-seasoned
- À la carte reservations booked within minutes
- Restaurants appear half-empty despite 'fully booked' claims
Dining overview
Four restaurants (buffet plus Italian, Japanese, French à la carte) plus snack venues and multiple bars; 24‑hour room service available.
4 documented dining venues
La Palapa
main buffet, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Fujiyama
Japanese teppanyaki à la carte
Italian à la carte restaurant
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
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Beach
WeakThe beach is public, which means jet skis buzzing the swim area and aggressive vendors touching guests to get their attention. Sand and ocean access are decent, but you will not relax here.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Direct ocean access from resort
- Sand acceptable for playing and walking
- Loungers plentiful (if claimed early)
Heads up
- Persistent vendor harassment, sometimes physical
- Jet skis entering the swim area
- Loungers hoarded from 7am
- Beach cleanliness inconsistent
The resort fronts a public stretch of Banderas Bay in the northern hotel zone, with calm swimmable water but persistent beach vendors and jet skis approaching the swim area. Sand is the typical golden-brown of Puerto Vallarta rather than the powdery white of the Caribbean.
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Pools
StrongMultiple pools plus a nine-slide waterpark make this the property's true star, with foam parties and swim-up bar action. Maintenance and cleanliness slip in spots, but families rate the pools well above everything else.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Nine-slide waterpark for kids
- Swim-up bar and foam parties
- Adults-only pool option
- Fun animation from Angel, Tony, and Liliana
Heads up
- Kids pool reported dirty and worn
- Loungers claimed before 7am
- One guest reported a cut from a slide
Three main pools: a large infinity pool at the beach, a family pool, and an adults‑only hot tub pool bar; plus a kids’ water park with nine slides, pirate ship and castle.
Rooms & suites
353 roomsRooms include standard doubles, family rooms, accessible rooms, and large Suite Prestige variants; garden, pool or ocean views, in‑room minibars, AC, Wi‑Fi.
Standard Room Double
The base category at this oceanfront resort, with two double beds in a compact layout. Reviews flag that some rooms in the older wings show wear and that street-facing units can be noisy from early morning delivery trucks, so view and building placement matter here.
Includes
- +minibar
- +air conditioning
- +private balcony
- +safe
Handicapped Room
Ground-floor accessible room designed for guests with mobility needs, with a walk-in shower and wheelchair-friendly layout. Same base furnishings as the standard category.
Includes
- +ground-floor access
- +walk-in shower
- +wheelchair accessible
Family Room
Larger layout aimed at families, sized to sleep parents and kids in one room. Be aware that several of these rooms face an interior city street and reviewers have reported noise from early-morning truck traffic.
Includes
- +family layout
- +minibar
- +private balcony
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
MixedCheap on paper, but the aging rooms, broken air conditioning, and reservation lockout make many guests feel scammed. If a last-minute deal drops the price low enough, families with young kids still get their money's worth from the waterpark.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Low nightly rate versus Vallarta peers
- Kids' waterpark delivers real value for families
- Decent food-and-drink quality-to-price ratio at bars
Heads up
- Rooms feel far below advertised photos
- Honeymoon-room upcharge without upgrade delivered
- Overcrowded facilities relative to guest count
- Reports of billing pressure and questionable phone-booking scams
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Not a fitThis is a family-first property where couples come mainly for a cheap Vallarta deal, not romance. Retirees and honeymooners report cramped rooms, kid-heavy pools, and honeymoon-rate mix-ups.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Weddings executed beautifully by Alison and Brenda
- Close to Zona Romantica by cheap Uber
- Adults-only pool available on-site
Heads up
- Honeymoon rooms mis-assigned at check-in
- Kid-dominated atmosphere throughout
- Aging rooms undercut the romance factor
Families
Good fitThe nine-slide waterpark, pirate ship, and genuinely warm kids club team (Keily, Diana, Jennifer, Lupita, Ana, Jorge) make this a paradise for kids aged 2 to 10. Parents love the entertainment, even as they grumble about everything else.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Waterpark and pirate ship thrill young kids
- Kids club staff patient and beloved
- Bunk beds in family rooms
- Foam parties and daily animation with Angel
Heads up
- Kids pool reported dirty and worn
- Public beach means constant vendor pressure near children
Peace & Quiet
MixedLively family energy with foam parties, poolside animation, and Broadway-style shows. Not the place for a peaceful escape, though the adults-only pool offers some refuge.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Broadway show and nightly entertainment praised
- Foam parties with Tony and Liliana
- Poolside animation with Angel
Heads up
- Overcrowded feel with long lines everywhere
- Family-resort noise from morning to night
Amenities include spa, fitness center, tennis courts, zip line, nightly shows, non‑motorized water sports, and clubs for all child age groups.
Spa: Acqua Di Mare
- Hot Stone Massage
- Seawater Detox Wrap
- Florence Iris Regenerating Facial
- Tension-relief Massage
- Magic Moment with Fruit Oils
Resort amenities
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What guests say
High confidence993 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Recurring complaints
No recurring complaint theme found in the reviews analyzed.
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What past guests say
“We visited Fujiyama restaurant and thought it was fantastic—excellent service and delicious food.<br>We were served by Captain Christian, Julio, our favorite waiter Martin, and Javier. Congratulations to Chefs Jafet and Alexa; the food is absolutely delicious.<br><br>Don't miss this restaurant!<br><br>Sincerely, The Garza Family”
★★★★★
“Excellent service and attention from Captain Cristian, the people who served us Julio Martín and Javier, chefs Hafer and Alexa—everything was great, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and I highly recommend this restaurant, which is excellent every time.”
★★★★★
“I just stayed there from October 27th to 30th, and honestly, it's a hotel with many limitations. Every bathroom had a toilet out of service, and they all smelled terrible. The elevator didn't work during my stay. The buffet food was very basic, and only a few things tasted good. There were cockroaches on the floor and mattress in my room, as well as burnt-out light bulbs. They canceled my reservation at one of the restaurants one day. The only positive thing I found was that the restaurants...”
★★☆☆☆
“The staff were incredibly friendly ❤️ except for the person who works in the snack area before 4 pm. Honestly, he acted like he was doing us a favor by giving us food and answered in a really rude tone. Aside from that person, everyone was very kind. The buffet staff definitely earned their tips ❤️ and the show staff were lovely. This is our second time here, and this time it was incredibly crowded 🥴. On our first visit, we checked in at 11 am and were given a room right away (normally they...”
★★★☆☆
“I don't know if it was just bad timing or bad luck, but twice we were locked out of our room due to a malfunctioning door. We reported it three times, but they didn't offer a solution. We practically spent half the day outside waiting for them to fix it. I asked to speak to the manager, but they told me that only the reception area could help me. We saved a lot for this trip, and we ended up with a terrible experience. We couldn't even get in to change because the door wouldn't read our key...”
★★☆☆☆
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Know before you book
- Noisy and crowded with competing music from multiple venues
- À la carte reservation system is frustrating and inconsistent
- Rooms and pools feel dated and some cleanliness complaints
- Aggressive beach vendors and jet skis on the public beach
What you should know
What to Know
Book à la carte restaurants online at 9am sharp or you will eat every meal at the buffet. Rooms run hot: AC struggles to hit anything below 25°C, so this is not the resort for heat-sensitive sleepers.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Wedding team (Alison and Brenda) delivers
- 10-minute Uber to Zona Romantica
- Staff stayed calm and professional during regional unrest
Heads up
- Air conditioning routinely fails to cool rooms
- À la carte reservations vanish within one minute of opening
- Only book through verified channels: phone-booking scams reported
- Check-in lines long with no seating or water offered
- Rooms show wear: cockroaches, dirty linens, broken safes reported
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Banderas Bay generally avoids the heavy sargassum issues of the Caribbean coast
- June through October is the rainy/hurricane season with higher humidity and afternoon storms
- Christmas, New Year and spring break weeks are extremely busy with long buffet lines
The hotel sits in the northern Zona Hotelera roughly 15 minutes from PVR airport and about 18 minutes from the downtown Malecón, so taxis or buses are easy. Set an alarm for the 9 a.m. à la carte reservation window on your first morning or you'll be stuck with the buffet. Expect persistent beach vendors on this public stretch of sand, and tip housekeeping and bar staff in small US dollar or peso amounts to smooth out service.
Good to know
- The 9-slide aquapark, pirate ship and castle are the main draw for families with kids roughly 4–12
- À la carte reservations open at 9 a.m. and book out within minutes — plan accordingly
- Rooms facing Av. de las Garzas get early-morning truck and delivery noise; request an ocean or pool view
- The beach is public, so expect frequent vendors and occasional jet skis near the swim area
- Older property overall — service is generally friendly but pools, rooms and finishes show wear
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Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated October 2026- Photos
- 7
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 4
- Menus
- 2
- Room categories
- 7
- Videos
- 1
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- October 5, 2026
- Sources
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- 7 photos
- 24 dining venues
- 2 menu docs
- 22 videos