Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta
Flamingos, MXFamily friendly
Our take
A beachfront all‑inclusive resort in Riviera Nayarit with family‑friendly pools, swim‑out suites and multiple dining venues
- 10 dining venues listed
- ~20 min from PVR
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Flamingos, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Dining listed
- 10 venues
- Airport
- PVR
- Transfer
- ~20 min
Why travelers love it
“A beachfront all‑inclusive resort in Riviera Nayarit with family‑friendly pools, swim‑out suites and multiple dining venues”
Guests consistently praise the beachfront location, family‑friendly pools including an adults‑only option, and varied dining choices that cover buffet, à la carte and snack bars
Food & drink
StrongBuffet variety pleases picky eaters and the à la carte lineup, especially Ayami (Asian) and the Grill, earns real praise, though the Italian venue and the snack bar lunches drag the average down.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Ayami Asian is the standout à la carte
- Grill service consistently called out
- Wide buffet with fresh fruit and fish tacos
- Reservations easier to secure than most resorts
Heads up
- Italian restaurant hit or miss
- Lunch snack-bar options limited to burgers, hot dogs, fish tacos
- Buffet quality described as just okay by some
Dining overview
Includes international buffet and multiple à la carte restaurants (Mexican, Asian fusion, Italian) plus a café and several snack bars and lounges, with casual to elegant‑casual dress codes
10 documented dining venues
O Restaurant
international buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner
Ayami Restaurant
Asian fusion à la carte dinner
The Grill / Italian
international/Italian à la carte dinner
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
StrongA long, walkable stretch of Nuevo Vallarta sand with warm water and good waves, though it is a public beach with steady vendor traffic and no on-site lifeguards.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Long beach, great for walks to Bucerías
- Warm water, fun waves
- Massage tents just south of property
- Clean sand near the resort
Heads up
- Busy public beach with persistent vendors
- No lifeguards posted
- Not a secluded resort beach
Gold‑sand beach with direct access, palapa‑shaded loungers and ocean views of Banderas Bay
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Pools
StrongTwo large pools, one family and one adult infinity facing the ocean, are the property's strongest asset, undermined by lounger-hoarding at dawn and thin poolside service.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Adults-only infinity pool with beach view
- Large, clean family pool
- Fun pool games and hosted activities
- Swim-up bar bartenders work hard
Heads up
- Loungers reserved by 8 AM
- Very little shade
- Understaffed pool service
Three outdoor heated pools including an infinity edge pool with ocean view, one adults‑only pool, plus a wading pool or splash area for kids; poolside snack bars available
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Rooms & suites
Ranges from standard queen rooms to swim‑out junior suites and Family Kyds category; Club Altitude provides private lounge access and upgraded service
Standard Room Queen Bed
Smallest category at the resort with one queen bed and a resort-side view. Has the basics (rainfall shower, minibar, cable TV) and works for solo travelers or couples who just need somewhere to sleep.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:2 guests
- Size:28 m² (~301 ft²)
Includes
- +rainfall shower
- +minibar
- +queen bed
Deluxe Tropical View
Garden-facing room with a balcony, set up with either a king or two doubles. A solid middle-of-the-road pick if the ocean view isn't worth the upgrade to you.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +balcony
- +rainfall shower
- +minibar
- +king or two double beds
Deluxe Ocean View
Same footprint as the Tropical View but pointed at Banderas Bay. Configured with a king or two doubles, with a sofa and room for the whole family.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +ocean view
- +balcony
- +king or two double beds
- +sofa seating
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.
Room photos
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What’s included
MixedAt the right rate this is a solid mid-range beach week, but the Altitude Club upgrade is widely called a sham and enough guests feel the room and food quality no longer match the price to make value the property's weakest scoreline.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Strong price-quality ratio at base rates
- Beachfront location for the money
- Free access to a genuinely good adult pool
Heads up
- Altitude Club upgrade not worth the cost
- Property showing age, in need of maintenance
- Ocean view rooms not always honored
- Room quality inconsistent with the price
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchAn adults-only infinity pool facing the beach and quiet evenings make it workable for couples on a budget, but tired rooms and a kid-heavy vibe keep it out of romance-getaway territory.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Adults-only infinity pool with ocean view
- Quiet evenings, easy to relax
- Swim-up bar drinks and beachfront lounging
Heads up
- Property feels family-dominated
- Very little nightlife or evening energy
- Rooms and facilities showing their age
Families
StretchKids Kamp, pool activities with hosts like Anahí, and a safe beach make it a real family pick, but the recent conversion of the main pool to adults-only and thin teen programming have frustrated repeat family visitors.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Engaging pool entertainment team
- Kamp kids club well received
- Safe, walkable beach
- Spacious rooms fit families
Heads up
- Main pool now adults-only, less kid space
- Almost nothing for teens
- Everything turns 18+ after dinner
Peace & Quiet
StrongEvenings wind down early and the adults-only infinity pool is genuinely peaceful, so light sleepers and readers do well here, though daytime pool areas and the busy public beach bring predictable noise.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm, early-to-bed evenings
- Peaceful adults-only infinity pool
- Junior suites described as quiet
Heads up
- Lively vendor-heavy public beach
- Daytime pool music and activities
- Occasional cannabis smell reported poolside
Spa, fitness centre, kids club, 24‑hour room service (for a charge), multiple bars including rooftop Sky Bar, private lounge for Club Altitude guests, free Wi‑Fi
Resort amenities
Spa, gym & activity photos
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What guests say
High confidence714 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
★★★★★
★★★★★
“Very good”
★★★★★
“The reception service was terrible.<br>For that reason, I wouldn't return.<br>But I must mention the great service from Manuel at the pool (waiter), José, the restaurant manager on the morning shift, and Angel, the captain on the afternoon shift. Waiters Miguel and Irving provided us with the best service and made us forget the inconveniences, and thanks to them, our vacation was unforgettable. 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for that ♥️”
★★★★☆
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- Inconsistent service, including room service limitations and minibar restocking issues
- Poor Wi‑Fi and app navigation problems
- Rooms described as dated by some guests
- Busy public beach with persistent vendors
What you should know
What to Know
Book specialty restaurants early through the app or concierge (it can be clunky), skip the Altitude Club upsell, and expect a small footprint where staff and seating get stretched thin at peak times.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Ayami and Grill worth booking first
- Adults-only infinity pool is the calm zone
- Massage tents south of resort are excellent value
- Staff responsive in genuine emergencies
Heads up
- Altitude Club rooftop and lounge underwhelm
- Reservation app and concierge often unhelpful
- Room-category assignments not always honored
- Staff pressure for Google reviews
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Hurricane season runs June through November on the Pacific coast, with highest storm risk in August–October
- Rainy season (June–October) brings afternoon thunderstorms and higher humidity
Reservations are required for specialty à la carte dinners and must be made in advance on-site; 24-hour room service is available for an additional fee.
Good to know
- Short transfer from PVR airport — under 25 minutes in normal traffic
- Ranks #6 of 7 hotels in Flamingos on TripAdvisor; expectations should be mid-range
- Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included
- Kids' club and indoor play area make it workable for families with young children
- Rooms scored lowest in guest subratings — ask for a renovated/bay-view category if possible
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated October 2026- Photos
- 94
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 10
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- 9
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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Where this data comes from
We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteGoogle PlacesTripadvisorDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 83%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 94 photos
- 4 dining venues
- 18 videos