The Club Hotel Riu Jalisco is an all-inclusive luxury resort located at Riviera Nayarit in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this seaside resort has a tropical setting surrounded by acres of palm groves; the shopping and entertainment of downtown are just a short walk away. All types of leisure travelers, including couples and families, visit the Riu Jalisco for its picturesque setting, host of activities and full-service amenities.

The large contemporary resort buildings are awash with decorative Spanish touches, such as arched windows and tiered Moorish roofs, and face out over a manicured garden toward the ocean. A stately entrance portico opens into a traditional lobby with plush seating areas, indoor greenery and columned archways. Guest rooms and suites exude a warm, comfortable vibe, with simple, rich wooden furnishings, saffron and gold fabrics, and subtle Mexican adornments. Junior suites are spacious with a separate sitting area and dressing room, and the Jacuzzi suites boast elevated whirlpools. All accommodations have private balconies overlooking the ocean, pool area or gardens, as well as amenities, such as satellite TV, in-room liquor dispensers and personal safes.

Don Emiliano and Dona Adelita are the main buffet restaurants; both serve a wide variety of local and international dishes and boast on-the-spot cooking stations. For dining alfresco, the Nayarit Poolside Restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and the beachside La Botana offers grilled seafood in a casual setting. The exotic Gran Dragon serves a variety of Asian-fusion dishes. The on-site bars, El Pancho and El Villa, pour all-inclusive beer, wine and exotic cocktails.

The Riu Jalisco has a roster of activities to keep kids and adults busy day or night. Water sports on the beach include sea kayaking, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and body boarding, as well as a free introductory scuba lesson. On land there are two floodlit tennis courts, volleyball, shuffleboard, a sports pitch and a fitness center with a gym, sauna and Jacuzzi. The Mini Club provides supervised activities and games in the children’s playground. For those who wish to simply sunbathe or swim, the wide stretch of golden beachfront is equipped with lounge chairs and sunshades. The central water complex is tropically landscaped with boulders, flowering plants and palm trees bordering the several freeform pool areas, and there is also a separate children’s pool. The Renova Spa at the resort has a full menu of treatments, including the Dynamic Body Wrap Treatment, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Shiatsu, Lomi-Lomi and Deep Tissue Massage. Wedding services and facilities are available; the resort can accommodate beachfront or banquet hall ceremonies.