Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya

The blossom-draped resort is bordered on the south side by a river where fishing families living on the mountainside moor their boats. On the beach south of the river is a row of open-air cantinas. Scuba divers and snorkelers enjoy the proximity to the giant offshore rocks and arches comprising Los Arcos National Park 1.75 km (1 mi) away.

Two lagoon-style pools lie at Barcelo Premium's center, one for adults that contains a waterfall arch and a rock-garden island sheltering a 10-person spa tub and the other for families that is bordered by rock waterfalls and contains a swim-up bar. In addition, there's a free-form children's pool featuring a short waterslide, a sports pool, and a 12-person family spa tub. Mismaloya Beach extends 100 meters (109 yds) along the cove fronting the resort.
A 1.75-km (1-mi) jogging path offering spectacular ocean views extends along a mountainside past the two Night of the Iguana restaurants.

A health-and-beauty spa includes a complimentary air-conditioned fitness center with women's and men's steam room, cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights.
A business center includes six computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharges).

All-Inclusive Plan Features:

-All-Inclusive food and beverages
-Buffet or ŕ la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at El Patio restaurant
-Ŕ la carte dinners at Bocaccio restaurant
-Day and night snack foods at Beach Club restaurant
-Buffet dinners at Beach Party (Tuesdays), Mexican Party (Saturdays), Steak Out in The Patio (Thursdays, Sundays)
-A $30 credit per adult per stay for food in John Huston's restaurant or the Sets of the Night of the Iguana Restaurant (beverages included without extra charge)
-A $12 credit per person per night for 24-hour room service or in-suite minibar items (credit is cumulative but not reimbursable or transferable)
-Unlimited domestic- and international-brand drinks at all resort restaurants and bars
-Gratuities
Not included: Lobster and shrimp at ŕ la carte restaurants; wine by the bottle; bottled water; tequila tastings; convenience-store foods and beverages; meals at John Huston's restaurant or the Sets of the Night of the Iguana Restaurant except for $30 credit per adult per stay; room-service food and beverages and minibar items except for $12 credit per person per night.

Dining

El Patio - Casual open-air restaurant offering buffets and ŕ la carte menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Bocaccio - Air-conditioned fine-dining restaurant serving ŕ la carte dinners. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes for men.
John Huston's Restaurant - This small open-air place is perched on a rugged mountain at the mouth of Mismaloya cove and offers panoramic views of the scuba-diving/snorkeling rocks-and-arches called Los Arcos, the ocean, the mountains, and sunsets.
The Sets of the Night of the Iguana Restaurant - Open-air restaurant features Mexican food. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Beach Club - Casual open-air spot serving pizza, burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, and other snack foods from mid-morning to late night.
Sports World Bar - Air-conditioned sports bar/disco with televisions, pool tables, complimentary jukebox. Open from late afternoon to early morning. DJ music.
La Cantina Bar - Open-air bar in resort's shopping arcade. Complimentary jukebox. Open from late morning to early morning.
Aqua Bar - Pool bar open from late morning to early evening.

303 spacious guest suites in two 10-story buildings with red-tile roofs. Balconies are furnished with four-chair dining sets and offer either garden/partial ocean views or, on upper floors, full ocean views. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Bedrooms provide ceiling fans in addition to air conditioning.


Located 13 miles from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Approximate driving time to the Barcelo Premium La Jolla de Mismaloya is 35 minutes.

Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon