Title: Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=500691&destination=Nuevo+Nayarit%2C+Nayarit%2C+Mexico&selected=114408369&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. ## Photo gallery for Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. ![Terrace/patio - Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. (Nuevo Vallarta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114408400/114408369/39d5a283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. 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(Nuevo Vallarta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114408400/114408369/381e0fec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Nayar Vidanta Golf and Nuevo Vallarta Beach, Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. provides laundry facilities, a gym and more. 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[Visit our Nuevo Nayarit travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuevo-Nayarit.dx500691) [View more Resorts in Nuevo Nayarit](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuevo-Vallarta-Hotel-Resorts.d500691-aaHotelResorts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=20.68328,-105.290215&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sqg%7DBxnsaS%40O%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40O%40O%40Q%40O%40OBO%40QBOBOBOBOBODOBOBODODODMDOFODMDOFMFMFOFMFMFMFMHMFMHMHMHKHMHKHKHMJIHKJKHKJKJIJIJKJIJILKJGLIJGLIJILELILGLGLELGLELGNELELENELENCLCNCLENCLCNANCNALCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBL%40NBNBLDNBLBNBLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFLDLFLFLHLDJHLHJFLHJHJHLHJHJJJHJHHJJJJJHJJHHLHJHJHLHJHLHLFLHLFLFLFLFLFNFLDLFNDLFNDNDLDNBNDNBNDNBNBNBNBNBN%40PBN%40N%40N%40P%40N%40N%3FP%40N%3FP%3FN%40NAP%3FN%3FPAN%3FNAPANAPANANCNANCPCLCPCNCNENCNELCPELENENGLENGNELGLGNGLGLGLGLILGLILIJILIJIJILIJKJIJKJKJIHKJKHKHKJMHKHKHMHKFMHKFMFMHMFMDMFMFMDMFODMDMDOBMDODMBOBMDOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOCMEOCMCOEMEOCMEMEOEMGMEMGMGMEMGMIMGKGMIKGMIKGMKKIKKKIKIKKKIIKKKIKKKIKIMIKIKIMIKIMGMIMGMGMGMGMGOGMGMEOEOGMEOEOEMEQCMCOEOCOCOCQCMCQAOCOAOAOAQAOAQ%3FOAO%3FQ%3FOAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Ffc1cxYqaKeGhlt5AZqCnoTCuA=) Nuevo Vallarta, Nay. ### What's nearby - ![Playa Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500691/84e08645-5438-4bd9-bd50-b7a0a09533ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Vallarta Adventures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500691/c84f440a-d98d-4729-abb5-86943e726899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vallarta Adventures 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Nayar Vidanta Golf 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Marina Nuevo Vallarta 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - The Nayar Course 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Santuario 16 min walk - Sweet Paris - Crêperie & Café 18 min walk - Taco's Break 18 min walk - Kabah Sushi Bar 4 min drive - Cafe Del Lago 20 min walk ## About this property ### Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. Resort near Nayar Vidanta Golf Close to Nuevo Vallarta Beach, Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities.? ### What time is check-out at Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities.? ### Where is Vidanta-Nueva Vallarta-Top Shelf massive resort with full and fabulous facilities. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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