Escape to Paradise: Puerto Vallarta Airport's BEST Hotel!
Okay, buckle up Buttercup, because we're diving headfirst into the swirling, sun-drenched, and potentially margarita-soaked review of Escape to Paradise: Puerto Vallarta Airport's BEST Hotel! (and yes, that's their own claim, so we'll put it to the test, shall we?). This ain't your perfectly polished travel blog post; this is the raw, unfiltered truth, with all the glorious messiness that comes with it.
First Impressions & Accessibility (and the Dreaded Airport Shuffle)
Alright, stepping off the plane in Puerto Vallarta? Gorgeous. The heat hits you like a warm hug (or a slap in the face, depending on your tolerance). Now, getting to the hotel…that can be a rollercoaster. Escape to Paradise is, as the name suggests, conveniently located near the airport. Huge win. But let's talk accessibility for a hot second.
- Accessibility: They boast about being accessible, and that's important. The hotel has Elevators, which is golden for anyone with mobility concerns. Facilities for disabled guests are listed, which is reassuring. I'd want to dig deeper on specific room details to ensure it truly meets needs.
- Getting Around: Airport transfer is a MUST, and they offer it. Plus, they got car parking (free of charge) and car park (on-site), a good combo. They even have valet parking. For us, this means less stress and more time sipping that welcome cocktail.
Once you're through the doors, you're greeted by…well, hopefully, a smiling face and cold towel. The front desk [24-hour] is a big plus. Trust me, after a flight, ANY time you need something is a good time. Contactless check-in/out sounds stellar. I'm all about minimizing those germy interactions.
Rooms: Your Personal Paradise (Hopefully…and Clean!)
Let's talk rooms. Because, let's face it, that's where you spend most of your waking hours NOT on the beach.
- Available in all rooms: Okay, so let's tick some boxes. Air conditioning? Check. Free Wi-Fi? Double-check. (More on that later). Alarm clock? Thank heavens, or I wouldn't get to the bloody beach. They also have Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathtub, Bathrobes, Coffee/tea maker, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Mini bar, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. The basics are covered.
- Cleanliness & Safety: This is HUGE in the current climate. They shout about Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Staff trained in safety protocol. The Room sanitization opt-out available is interesting, especially if you're a germaphobe. Professional-grade sanitizing services.
- The Anecdotal Angle(s): Right, so my first room… ahem. Let's just say the view was spectacular (ocean! palm trees!), but the initial impression of the bathroom was slightly less paradisiacal. BUT, and this is key, the staff jumped to action. They were on it. New room (upgraded!), sparkling clean, and with an even better view. That responsiveness? That's what makes or breaks a hotel.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Fun (and the Hangovers)
Food and drink in Mexico? Priceless.
- Restaurants: They have Restaurants, a Poolside bar, and a Coffee shop.
- Dining, drinking, and snacking: A la carte in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Breakfast [buffet], Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant. The options sound pretty solid.
- The Hungry Tourist: I'm not just saying this, I was HUNGRY. I was a hangry tourist. Post-flight, you're a wreck. The 24-hour room service is my lifeline.
- My Recommendation: The Happy hour is a MUST-DO, so get yourself down to that pool bar… The food was pretty good. The margaritas… chef's kiss.
Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and All That Jazz: Spa, Pool, and More
Oh, this is where the "Escape to Paradise" really comes in.
- Ways to relax: Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor].
- My Experience: The pool. Oh, the pool. The Pool with view is stunning. I spent hours there, floating, sipping something fruity, and just existing. They had a Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, and Steamroom and I loved the Massage.
For the Kids (and the Kid in You)
- For the kids: Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids meal.
- My Thoughts: I didn't test this personally (no tiny humans in tow!), but if you're traveling with little ones, knowing they've got options is a massive weight off your mind.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter
This is where the hotel either wins you over or annoys you to death.
- Doorman, Daily housekeeping, Concierge, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Cash withdrawal.
- Internet access: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, So, let's talk Wi-Fi, shall we? It was… okay. Sometimes great. Sometimes… less so. I'm not going to lie, I had a minor digital meltdown trying to upload a photo of my margarita.
Safety and Security: Peace of Mind
- Safety features: CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Safety deposit boxes, Smoke alarms, Security [24-hour].
- My Comfort Level: I felt safe. Not a hint of unease. That's huge.
The Final Verdict (and the Big Question: Is It REALLY the BEST?)
Look, is Escape to Paradise the single, absolute best hotel in Puerto Vallarta? That's a subjective call. There's a lot of competition! BUT, considering its airport proximity, the generally excellent service, the stunning pool, and the solid food and drink options, they're definitely in the running.
My Overall Score: 4 out of 5 Margaritas (plus a splash of tequila)
My Target Audience: The perfect hotel for those who want a convenient, comfortable, and fun escape.
Here's my pitch. I'm going to give it to you like the hotel is the best friend you're in the bathroom with, trying to look pretty before we go out
ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME OLD SHIT? You know, the week-long grind, the emails, the Zoom calls, the general blah of life? Do you crave sun, salt, and a seriously good cocktail? Well, honey, you've stumbled upon something real.
Escape to Paradise: Puerto Vallarta's BEST Hotel! This ain't your grandma's retirement home, it's a vibrant getaway spot where you can actually relax.
Here's the breakdown:
Why You'll LOVE It:
- Convenience: Let's be real: nobody wants a three-hour shuttle after a flight. You're steps from the airport. Boom. You're in paradise.
- Pool Paradise: We have THE Pool of your dreams. And with the views? Forget about the stress.
- Margaritas! Or Breakfast! Or 24 hour room service!
- Safety First, Fun Always: We got your back. Top-notch security, sanitized rooms, and staff trained to keep you feeling safe.
- Easy Travel: We have a car park (free of charge), facilities for disabled guests and airport transfer. We make the travel simple and easy so you can focus on what's important: Enjoying yourself.
Don't Just Take My Word For It!
Book your damn escape today and find out what the fuss is about. We know what to offer you with our Rooms sanitized between stays, Anti-viral cleaning products, and Professional-grade sanitizing services. Don't get stuck in the same old vacation routine.
Get away with us now!
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's sanitized travel itinerary. This is… ME, in Puerto Vallarta, at the Container Inn Hotel Aeropuerto. And trust me, it's an experience. Let's get messy.
Day 1: Arrival, Jet Lag, and Mild Panic
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: The Descent into Madness (aka the Airport). Landed. Sun's blazing. Immediately sweating. Passport control? A blur of polite smiles and official stamps. Found my luggage. Miracle.
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Uber vs. Mental Breakdown. Okay, the Uber app is being difficult. My Spanish is… questionable. Finally, after 15 minutes of staring at the phone and muttering, I get a ride. Driver is blasting some kind of…Mexican electro-pop that I think I like?
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: The Container Inn! Pulled up to what looks like, well, a bunch of shipping containers, artfully arranged. Actually kind of cool! Check-in was straightforward. Room is tiny but clean (and, crucially, air-conditioned). Already feeling the humidity cling to me like a bad ex.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Naptime is Non-Negotiable. Jet lag is a beast. Passed out. Woke up. Felt hazy. Drank water. Passed back out again.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Food, Glorious Food (Or, Finding the Nearest Taco Cart). Okay, gotta eat. Hunger pangs are REAL. Wandered outside the hotel, cautiously. Found a tiny taco stand practically across the street. "Dos tacos de…something." (I think I pointed at the meat). Verdict? Heaven. Seriously. The best tacos I might have ever had. The guy running it? All smiles, even though I clearly butchered the Spanish. Love these guys.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Poolside Contemplation (and Sunburn). The pool? Small, but beautiful. I sat there, watching the water, feeling the sun beat down. Bliss. Until… Ouch. Realized I hadn't put on enough sunscreen. Rookie mistake.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The Quest for Aloe Vera (and Accepting My Sun-Kissed Fate). Mild panic. Found some aloe gel at a nearby convenience store. Slathered myself in the stuff. Realized I now look like a shiny, green alien. Embrace the burn, I guess?
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Sunset Stroll (and Existential Dread). I wandered down to the beach. Watched the sunset. It was gorgeous. Truly. But… the vastness of the ocean, the knowledge that I was a tiny speck on a huge planet… got me thinking about mortality. This trip is going to be an emotional rollercoaster, clearly.
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner and the "I Don't Know What I'm Doing" Feeling. Ate at a little restaurant close to the hotel. Ordered something that looked amazing on the menu but tasted a bit… bland. The waiter was sweet, though I still felt like I'd ordered food that wasn't what I'd anticipated when seeing it on the picture. The "I don't know what I'm doing with my life" feeling is, sadly, a constant companion.
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Bed. Exhausted and slightly sunburned, but grateful for the start of the journey.
Day 2: Beach Vibes and the Search for the Perfect Margarita
- 7.00 AM - 8.00 AM: Wake-up call The birds are ridiculously loud here. Much louder than my alarm!
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Beach Day! Headed to the beach. The sand is fine. The water is warm. And the waves… they're just what I need.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sunbathing, Reading, and Accidental Napping. Actually managed to read a book! (When I wasn't staring at the ocean.) Dozed off in the sun. Woke up feeling… blissful. This is what vacation's all about!
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: The Margarita Mission! Okay, the mission: Find the perfect margarita. Started at a beachside bar. First try? Okay. Second try? Better. Third try? Still searching.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: More Beach, More Margarita Attempts. I'm on a quest. I may have had too many margaritas by now…
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Lunch (and Realizing I'm Not Sure If I'm Still on Beach or Not). Found a little place selling fish tacos. Amazing. Absolutely incredible. I might have eaten three. This is a problem.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Attempting to Learn Spanish, Failing Spectacularly. I bought a phrasebook. Tried to order another margarita. I mostly managed to say, "hello, I have to take a bathroom." Fail.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner and "Did I Really Drink That Many Margaritas." I sat at a seaside location, watching the sunset. This food was a highlight. I also realized that I, perhaps, had over-indulged on the tequila.
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Bed, but I'm going to say, maybe don't The birds are already calling from the trees. Maybe I will sleep for a little while, even though my body is telling me to stay up?
Day 3: Cultural Immersion (And More Tacos)
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: The Day After - A Very Brief Realization. I woke up with a slight headache. Maybe the margaritas were the problem?
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Exploring the Old Town! Got on a bus (another adventure!). Wandered around the old town. The architecture is stunning. Cobblestone streets. Colorful buildings. It felt a little overwhelming.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: The Church and the Introspective Tears. Found a beautiful church. Sat inside. Felt… moved. Started tearing up. I'm clearly a highly sensitive person.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch – More Tacos (Because, Obviously). Found a taco stand that everyone raved about. Ordered… more tacos. Different this time. The meat was incredible.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Beach Again. I give up on Spanish, and Learn to Say Yes. I don't remember exactly what happened, but I was at the beach.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Souvenir Shopping and Bargaining Battles. Attempted to buy souvenirs. I'm terrible at bargaining. Paid way too much for a few things.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner, but maybe I will stay in. Felt a little exhausted. Decided to get food to go and watch a movie in my room.
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Packing, and the impending Doom The trip has come to an end. Packing seems like a mountain of effort. And I have to fly back.
Final Thoughts:
- This trip was a mess. But it was my mess.
- The Container Inn? Quirky, comfortable, and perfectly located.
- Puerto Vallarta? Stunning, vibrant, and filled with tacos.
- I'll be back. But next time, I'm bringing more sunscreen and less self-doubt. And maybe a translator app that actually works.
- Oh, and the perfect margarita? Still searching… but I have a feeling it's out there. Somewhere.
So, there you have it. A brutally honest, slightly messy, and hopefully entertaining glimpse into my Puerto Vallarta adventure. Now, where's that tequila…?
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Escape to Paradise: Puerto Vallarta Airport – Seriously, Is It Really Heaven? A Messy FAQ
Okay, okay, so "BEST Hotel!" is a BIG claim. What's the *actual* deal with this place? I'm skeptical.
Alright, look, I get it. "BEST Hotel!" sounds like pure PR fluff. But I've been to a *lot* of hotels near PV airport, mostly because my flight gets delayed... a LOT. And honestly? Escape to Paradise actually gets pretty darn close. It's not perfect! (Trust me, I'm a walking disaster, I'd spot a flaw a mile away. Once I tripped in the lobby *and* spilled my margarita. The *second* margarita, don't judge!)
Here's the thing: practicality is key here. You've landed, you’re exhausted, maybe a little tipsy from the complimentary airplane booze, and all you want is to collapse. This place is *right there*. Seriously, you can practically smell the tacos from security. Plus, after a week of questionable airport food and cramped seats, a clean bed and a decent shower feel like winning the lottery.
So, "BEST"? Depends on your definition. If "best" means, "Will I actually survive this layover with my sanity (mostly) intact?" Then, yeah, it's pretty darn close.
How close *is* it to the airport, really? Because 'close' can be a relative term.
Let me put it this way: you could legitimately attempt to *walk* there, and I’m not a particularly athletic person. Okay, maybe don't *actually* walk. The PV heat is brutal, and the luggage situation… Forget it. But it's a five-minute cab ride. Seriously. FIVE. I once watched a stressed-out businessman sprint from baggage claim to the front desk. I’m pretty sure he made it before his blood pressure hit the roof. That's the kind of close we're talking about. It's like… practically *in* the airport’s embrace.
What about the rooms? Are they actually...nice? I'm picturing a dingy, overpriced motel.
Okay, so this is where the "Paradise" part gets a little… subjective. The rooms aren't the Four Seasons, let’s be clear. I'd describe them as "comfortably clean, and surprisingly modern." Yes, those are my *actual* adjectives. I'm a wordsmith of unparalleled mediocrity.
They’re not exactly the Ritz, but they do the job. The beds are comfy, the air conditioning is a godsend (believe me, you'll need it), the showers work, and the water pressure is decent! And the view? Well, it might be of another hotel (airport views are... industrial), but that's fine. You're there to sleep, not to contemplate the vastness of the Pacific. Unless you get a room on the top floor. Then, maybe you can see the ocean. Not certain, never bothered to check. I was busy napping.
The first time I went, I was expecting something awful. But I was actually relieved. It's MUCH better than some of the airport hotels I've stumbled into after a red-eye. No, no, no. You're actually gonna be okay.
The food. Tell me about the food! Airport adjacent food is rarely a culinary delight.
Ah, the food! This is where the hotel actually *shines* in a surprisingly un-shining area. The restaurant is pretty solid, especially after living off of airplane peanuts. They have a decent menu. You can't go wrong with the tacos, I always get the tacos. I tried the *fish* tacos once, they were delicious, really fresh. Then again, after a twelve-hour flight, cardboard would probably taste good.
The breakfast buffet is the real MVP, though. Omelets made to order! Fresh fruit! (Important: the fruit is actual, real, non-airport fruit, and tastes amazing!) The coffee is strong enough to wake the dead, which might be necessary, depending on your travel schedule.
The pool bar is a nice touch, too. Margaritas are… well, they get the job done. Don't expect mixology masterpieces, but they are refreshing. And hey, there's nothing wrong with a little liquid courage before your next flight – especially if it's another connecting flight. Oh, and they offer room service. Don't judge. Sometimes you just want to eat tacos in your robe.
Is there anything *bad* about it? Because every place has drawbacks...
Absolutely. Okay, I'm trying to be honest here.
Firstly, it *is* an airport hotel, so airplanes. You can hear them. (Earplugs are your friend). The hotel doesn’t have a beach view (because, duh, it’s next to a runway).
And the internet... Sometimes it can be a little… spotty. Fine for a quick check of emails or a social media scroll, but forget about streaming a movie. I ended up using my data on my phone, so, there is that. Oh and also, the elevator is slow at times. I once waited for it to get up to the 5th floor, but I was late for my flight, so I took the stairs. I almost lost my balance after the 4th flight, so you have to be careful with that.
And another thing, sometimes the service at is not perfect. I once wanted to order a drink at the pool bar and I waited... for a long time. I ended up getting my own.
My flight gets in at 3 AM. Do they have 24-hour check-in? Because after a transatlantic flight, waiting around is my personal hell.
Yes! Praise be! 24-hour check-in is one of the many reasons this place is a lifesaver. You roll off that plane, bleary-eyed and bewildered, and they’re ready for you to crash. It's a beautiful thing. I mean, you *are* going to have to fight it out with the other exhausted passengers, but you will eventually get one.
What kind of amenities does it have? Is there a pool? A gym?
Yes, there's a pool! It's a decent size and a nice spot to recover from the soul-crushing experience of modern air travel. There are sun loungers, a pool bar (as mentioned before). Its a nice place, you should check it out.
As for a gym... yes, but, I don't go. I am not a gymHotel Haven Now
