Location. The architectural integrity of Mexico's colonial villages is honored at the NH Krystal Vallarta, the entrance of which is detailed by saffron hued domes, wrought iron street lamps, brick pathways and brightly splashing fountains. This tropical, 32 acre resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico stands two kilometers (one mile) south of Marina Vallarta's 18 hole golf course, 500 slip marina, boutiques, galleries and caf?s.

Hotel Features. The resort's extensive grounds include separate pool complexes. The primary pool complex offers interconnected swimming areas with a children's pool, two swim up bars, shallow water tile lounges and an activities area. Young vacationers thrill to a waterslide located in the second pool complex that features a children's section and toddlers' pool. The resort's sun washed beach stretches 402 meters (440 yards) where thatched roof palapas (huts) provide respite from the sun's rays. An on site salon offers beauty and massage services while ocean breezes refresh exercise enthusiasts as they maintain work out schedules at the shaded, open air fitness area. Guests of the hotel can stay in touch via an Internet caf? that contains computers with high speed Internet connections.

Guestrooms. This resort houses 402 guestrooms and suites. Deluxe rooms and Junior suites are located in three story buildings without elevators. Villa room guests stay in one story, three unit accommodations that share a covered, skylit patio with a garden, sunbathing terrace and a plunge pool.

Expert Tip. NH Krystal Club guestrooms are located in the resort's newest four story oceanfront building. NH Krystal Club guests have exclusive access to family and children's pools as well as six, eight person spa tubs. Accommodations include bathrobes and 27 inch flat screen televisions. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfasts and evening appetizers/cocktails are served in an air conditioned lounge or outdoors by the beach. Gala dinners for Christmas and New Year's have a surcharge.

Renovation Notice:

The hotel is constructing a new guestroom tower. There may be noise disturbance and visible construction on site. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2008. This date is subject to change.