Location. The RIU Jalisco All Inclusive rises along Bandaras Bay's north shore four kilometers north of central Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Several golf courses afford challenging play less than five kilometers from the resort. Splash water park, also located five kilometers away, features water-ride thrills. Hotel Features. Two buffet-style restaurants, an Italian restaurant, a Brazilian rodizio-style eatery, swim-up bars and seaside, open-air snack bars provide on-site dining options. A business center houses 12 computers equipped with high-speed Internet access for a fee. Recreational amenities include a free-form adult pool with a swim-up bar. The pool offers a shallow section for lounge chairs and a jetted section. Palm trees shade the resort's mile-long beach where complimentary boogie boards, kayaks, windsurfers, sailboats and snorkeling gear are provided. Motorized water sports, scuba diving instruction and snorkeling instruction are available for a fee. Rifle shooting, croquet, bocce, horseshoes, basketball, beach soccer, volleyball, and tennis are honored within the all-inclusive plan. A health-and-beauty spa offers a fitness room, massage treatments and a sauna.

Guestrooms. This resort offers 700 guestrooms and suites housed in a six-story building. Garden-view balconies and ground-floor terraces are furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. Room décor includes pastel walls and Mexican tile floors. Minibars are stocked, and four-bottle liquor dispensers supply rum, tequila, vodka and gin. Marble bathrooms feature dual-sink granite vanities.

Expert Tip. A three-kilometer walk along the beach to the charming village of Bucerias may prove more relaxing than driving seven kilometers along the highway. All-Inclusive Rate Plan: All-inclusive amenities and resort fees are determined by the property and are subject to change. Honeymoon Special: Celebrating couples who book a stay receive accommodations as selected and a fruit basket and surprise gift upon arrival. Marriage certificate must be presented upon check-in for verification. Other restrictions may apply.

Room Types:

Junior Suite:   One king bed. Pacific Ocean or garden view. Balcony or terrace furnished with two chairs and table. Two-tone yellow walls. Tile floors. Upholstered chairs and/or sofa in yellow fabrics. Rattan chairs. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Minibar and liquor dispenser. Bathroom with bidet and shower or bathtub. In-room safe. Central air conditioning. Wood-paddle ceiling fan.

Standard Double:   One king bed or two double beds. Pacific Ocean or garden view. Balcony or terrace furnished with two chairs and table. Two-tone yellow walls. Tile floors. Yellow fabrics. Rattan chairs. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Minibar and liquor dispenser. Bathroom with bidet and shower or bathtub. In-room safe. Central air conditioning. Wood-paddle ceiling fan.

Junior Suite Jacuzzi:   One king bed. Pacific Ocean or garden view. Terrace with jetted tub; furnished with two chairs and table. Two-tone yellow walls. Tile floors. Upholstered chairs and/or sofa in yellow fabrics. Rattan chairs. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Minibar and liquor dispenser. Bathroom with bidet and shower or bathtub. In-room safe. Central air conditioning. Wood-paddle ceiling fan.

Driving Directions: From Puerto Vallarta International Airport:

Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 km. Exit north from the airport to Hwy 200. Proceed past two exits for Nuevo Vallarta. Continue through the village of Mezcales. Exit the highway toward the Flamingos Country Club. Turn left at the roundabout. The resort is located on the right.