MY HONEST REVIEW of Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites (Is It Worth It?)
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If you’re looking for an all-inclusive, adults-only getaway in Mexico, you’re about to find out why Marival Armony is the place for you.
With it’s beachfront location, 4 restaurants, 5 pools, spa, gym and more — you can’t beat Marival Armony.
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Marival Armony Luxury Resort and Suites Review
As adventure travelers, resorts are usually the last thing on our minds.
We love jumping on tuk-tuks in Asia, roaming ancient rock-hewn churches in Africa, and scuba diving with iguanas in South America.
However, when it comes to pure relaxation, it’s really hard to beat a luxury resort — especially when you’re talking about one of the best all inclusive resorts in Mexico.
Resorts are something we’ve come to appreciate over the years.
Recently, we had the chance to spend three nights at Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites, an adult-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit.
In this article, I’m going to highlight our amazing three-night stay at Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites.
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Marival Armony Luxury Resort and Suites Reviews
Check In Process at Marival Armony
From the moment we arrived at Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites, we knew we were in good hands.
The check-in was smooth and efficient, and our bags were taken straight to our room.
We received a welcome drink at check-in — a delicious concoction of mezcal and hibiscus, with a spicy rim.
It instantly became one of my favorite drinks, and was a great way to enjoy our first moments at this beautiful luxury resort.
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Lush Hotel Decor at Marival Armony
One of the things I noticed about Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites is that the layout creates a large space away from the beach, mixing in lots of greenery and flowers.
There are a number of buildings, some of which have ocean views, but there are also suites closer to the main lobby, which feel a little more private.
Our suite, the Sierra Suite, was one of the more private options.
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Sierra Suite at Marival Armony
We were located on the top floor with views of the jungle instead of the beach.
Although beach views are often seen as the best, I loved looking out of our massive floor-to-ceiling windows and seeing lush green plants and listening to the sounds of crickets at night.
It was very quiet and another benefit to not being near the main pool is that no one could see us on the balcony. This is why it feels more private.
The Marival Armony Sierra Room is a very spacious suite with a king bed, coffee area with a sink, TV and desk, treadmill, comfortable chairs, and a massive bathroom with two sinks, a soaker tub, and a standup shower.
Our deck was almost half the size of our room with a dining table and a lounging area. It was actually about half the size of our apartment back home in Calgary!
We had a mini-fridge stocked with free beer and soda, as well as a bottle of wine and Nespresso coffee.
Each day, we’d be surprised with some sweets, including cookies and Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
However, as much as we loved our suite itself, we also spent as much time as we could around the property. It was just as gorgeous — if not more so.
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5 Marival Armony Restaurants & Dining Options
While a lot of resort food can be underwhelming, that was not the case for the food at Marival Amony.
In fact, we’ve been to enough resorts to confidently say Marival Armony offers excellent dining options.
We visited just outside of the busy season, so only three of the four Marival Armony restaurants were open.
However, that was more than enough, especially considering one of them is buffet-style and changes daily.
There are also four bars serving Mexican beer, imported beer, cocktails, and wine — so there’s no reason for you to ever be thirsty.
In addition to the many Marival Armony restaurants, the chefs are also open to special requests. Room service is also available for an additional charge.
Best Restaurants at Marival Armony
🌮 La Brise Marival Armony (CasuaL)
La Brise is the main buffet restaurant and it’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s right next to the main pool and offers views of the ocean.
We dined at La Brise daily for breakfast and lunch, but not for dinner.
There are so many options here that you won’t grow tired — from traditional Mexican foods to international favorites.
La Brise offers made-to-order omelettes, crepes, eggs, french toast, quesadillas, tacos, chicken, steak, pasta, salads, desserts, and more.
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👩🍳 Divum Marival Armony (Fancy)
Divum is one of the specialty restaurants at Marival Armony, located next to the Insu Sky Rooftop Lounge on the top floor.
It’s a high-end restaurant with chef-inspired dishes and the meals are prepared using the flavors and gastronomic culture of the region.
We tried a variety of delicious dishes here, including pork confit crispy enmoladas, grilled beef tenderloin, and boneless short rib in cuastecomate mole.
🍷 Essence Marival Armony (Fancy)
This was our favorite restaurant on the resort, not only because of the food itself but because of the ambience.
We recommend you sit outside in the evening with the beautiful lights wrapped around the trees.
For food, we really enjoyed the roasted beet Napoleon with salmon mousse and the grilled Mahi Mahi fillet.
☕️ Blend Cafe at Marival Armony (Casual)
Blend is a casual snack bar with beautiful sea views where you’ll enjoy a variety of drinks including coffee, beer and wine.
They also serve light fare in the tapas style.
🍽️ two Unique Dining Options at Marival Armony
In addition to the restaurants, there’s also the option for a variety of unique dining experiences, which come with an extra charge.
1. Floating Breakfast in the Pool
We were treated to two unique experiences, starting with a floating breakfast at the Cañada Tower Pool, which are two semi-private pools located on the main floor of our building.
For this, the staff brings you a round floating bamboo platform with a variety of small dishes to enjoy, like pancakes, omelettes, chilaquiles, yogurt and fruit.
We also had fresh orange juice, a green smoothie, and of course, coffee.
It was actually a very cool experience to eat breakfast in the pool. The only thing that felt odd was having a staff member in the pool with us.
As much as we loved having a conversation, I think it would have been more romantic with just the two of us.
⚠️ Note: We later found out you can request for them to stay near the pool, rather than inside with you. Next time, we’ll do that.
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2. Private Dinner on Your Balcony
Our second experience was also very nice. It’s called the Suite Terrace Dinner Experience, and they basically bring the restaurant to your room.
While you’re enjoying your time at the resort, the waiters come into the room and get the balcony table set just like at the restaurant, complete with candles, wine, and champagne.
They then bring a five-course meal right to your room! We enjoyed this while listening to the crickets and watching geckos scramble across the walls.
Bars at Marival Armony
I believe there are four bars — but you can ask any of the staff at any time to bring you your drink of choice.
🍹 So really, all the bars at Marival Armony come to you!
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Insú Cocktail Bar
A spacious cocktail lounge where you can sample yummy adult beverages, enjoy gorgeous ambiance and take in the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
🌅 Looking for the best sunset spot at the resort? Head to Insú Marival Armony to sip creative cocktails while taking in the colorful Riviera Nayarit sunsets.
Drops Swim Up Bar at the Pool
From what we could see, everyone’s favorite bar was called Drops.
This is the main bar at the main infinity pool, and you can both walk up or swim to the swim-up bar from inside the pool.
We loved drinking piña coladas and Margaritas (two of the best Mexican drinks) while wading around in the pool and watching the sunset.
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Best Things to Do at Marival Armony Luxury Resort and Suites
As a luxury resort in Punta Mita, there are plenty of things to do besides eating and drinking.
The resort aims to find the perfect balance between comfort, nature, and wellness, which can be seen in what they offer.
1. Hit the Beach
Marival Armony is located right in front of Destiladeras Beach on Banderas Bay.
Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit are famous for their expansive white sand beaches, and this one did not disappoint.
The beach can be accessed by a series of steps near the main pool.
From here, you can either enjoy the crashing waves, walk along the beach, or relax in one of the many loungers and chairs that Marival Armony provides.
As with all areas of the resort, the staff will be here to grab you drinks, food, or anything else you might require.
There’s even a hut where you can borrow a paddleboard, kayak or bodyboard to have even more fun in the sea.
Because the resort is perched on a cliff, the beach is really beautiful.
However, exploring other areas of the beach can really only be done at low tide.
During high tide, the waves do come all the way to the cliffs during high tide, making it hard to walk to the other resorts.
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2. Enjoy the Swimming Pools
There are several swimming pools at Marival Armony as well, making this one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Mita.
If you want a visual, check out this Marival Armony resort map.
💧 Main Pool at Marival Armony
The main infinity pool is the most popular swimming pool and is where most of the action is.
Here you’ll find the popular swim-up bar and outstanding views of the ocean and the sunset.
During the day, the music is kept relatively low and occasionally, there will be pool games or water aerobics as well.
As the afternoon fades away, the pool gets livelier and the music gets turned up a notch.
We loved the music they played here and the DJs seem to really know how to play to their crowds.
💧 Second Pool
There’s a second swimming pool next to the main infinity pool as well. This pool is less crowded but also offers ocean views.
It is a great place to just sit back and read a book, or relax in the water. You’ll still hear the music from the main pool, but certainly not as loud.
💧 Cañada Tower Pool
These two long rectangular pools are located near the spa. The pools are semi-private because unless you’re staying in that building, you’ll likely never think of visiting.
However, these pools are open to everyone and can be a nice place to relax and feel totally secluded.
They’re surrounded by greenery, and the bottom suites can actually walk right out into the pool from their patios.
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💧 Armony Pool (The Secret Pool)
This is a beautiful, secluded pool that many people forget about. It’s tucked away behind lots of greenery and is close to Essence Restaurant.
There are lots of loungers to relax in — and they’ll likely never fill up.
There are no ocean views but the pool is large and is a nice place to get away from the crowds.
💧 Jacuzzi Cañada (VIP Private Pool)
Last but not least is the Jacuzzi Cañada Infinity Pool, located just past the hut where you grab towels.
It is reserved for VIP guests, features jacuzzi jets, and is slightly heated.
The pool here is not very big and does not offer ocean views, but it’s very private as there are only a few cabanas that can be booked.
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3. Award-Winning Melange World Spa at Marival Armony
Another thing people enjoy at this resort is the award-winning Marival Armony Spa — a unique spa that specialized spa therapies and treatments from around the world.
Taking place in themed rooms, each traditional treatment and service is done in the traditions of the country or place you choose — like Thailand, Japan, Bali and Mexico.
During our visit, we enjoyed their Signature Mexican Experience.
This uses native agave, local Mexican honey, and aloe vera to hydrate and nourish the skin and relax your entire being.
We enjoyed a facial and body exfoliation before being wrapped up like a taco in a heated blanket to do some light sweating.
While we would have loved a massage, our skin was very soft afterwards, and the whole experience was relaxing.
When you’re done, there’s a hot jacuzzi tub, a cold plunge pool, beautiful gardens, and a relaxation area at the Marival Armony Spa.
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4. Wellness & Fitness Center at Marival Armony
Does Marival Armony have a gym?
Yes — Their state-of-the-art fitness center has cardio machines, weight machines, daily yoga, stretching, Tai-Chi classes, and more.
While we didn’t have time to enjoy the gym, we did manage to attend one of the yoga sessions. It was a great way to begin our day.
🕉️ Watsu Therapy at the Pool
However, one of our favorite activities was Watsu Therapy, which was offered in the Armony Pool.
We had never experienced anything like this before! It’s a form of Shiatsu massage that takes place in the water, combined with Tibetan singing bowls.
The guides give you a device to plug your nose, float you in their arms, and then guide you through the water in a variety of positions that will guide you above and below the water.
It’s hard to explain but if you stay at Marival Armony, I highly recommend you go for Watsu Therapy.
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5. Watersports at Marival Armony
For those into water sports, there are lots of opportunities to get out into the sea.
Included with your stay at Marival Armony, you can rent SUP paddle boards, kayaks, body boards, or the Hobie Cat 13.
There’s also a variety of water activities you can try for an additional charge, such as surfing, jet skiing, and kiteboarding.
Since we only had two full days, we decided to just play around in the waves and tan on the beach.
6. Live Music and Parties
Another great thing about Marival Armony is the daily live music and the occasional parties.
Since we stayed at the resort from Sunday to Wednesday, we didn’t get to experience one of their three big parties, but we did enjoy the nightly live music at Blend.
If you happen to be there later in the week though, they offer the Armony Vibes party every Friday from 8pm-1am.
Here, you’ll enjoy a VIP cocktail party, a live DJ, and dancers with colorful costumes and dazzling lights.
On Saturdays from 4pm-7pm, there’s a live DJ and a show that takes place at the main Infinity Pool.
During the week on Wednesday night at the Insu Sky Bar, they offer a neon glow party called Flow With the Glow.
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Marival Armony Resort: FAQs
How much does it cost to stay at Marival Armony?
Prices vary throughout the year, but expect to pay about $460 USD per night (before taxes and fees).
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Where is Marival Armony located?
Marival Armony Resort is about 45 minutes north of famous Puerto Vallarta, in the town of Punta de Mita, Mexico.
The closest airport to Marival Armony Resort Punta Mita is PRV in Puerto Vallarta.
How far is Marival Armony Resort from the airport?
It’s about 30-45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport by car, and located in an area called the Riviera Nayarit.
You can find Marival Armony Resort and Suites Punta Mita on Google Maps here.
What is Riviera Nayarit Mexico?
Located in Nayarit state, the Riviera Nayarit is one of the best resort towns in Mexico, with amazing destinations like Punta Mita, Sayulita and more.
It is a must visit for travelers seeking beachfront luxury accommodations.
Nayarit Riviera also has some of the best beaches in Mexico, like Rincon de Guayabitos, San Pancho, and Destiladeras — all located in Nayarit State.
It is the ultimate place to get away from it all, and one of the best places to visit in Mexico for upscale travelers.
Riviera Nayarit has six-miles (10 km) of white sandy beaches and an array of beautiful Mexican resorts.
It also has some of the best snorkeling in Mexico, best diving in Mexico, and best Mexico surf spots 🏄♀️
What’s the best way to get to Marival Armony?
Fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), then drive your rental car, take a taxi, or book this private shuttle to Marival Armony Resort.
Puerto Vallarta Airport his is the closest airport to Marival Armony. It is located about 30-45 minutes from the resort, depending on traffic.
If you want to explore the area around the resort, your best bet is renting a car in Puerto Vallarta at the airport and driving to Hotel Marival Armony.
It is a safe drive, but if you prefer, you can book this private shuttle, or take a taxi.
There is Uber in Puerto Vallarta, but they usually can’t pick you up curbside, so you’d need to walk to the main road.
Is Marival Armony adults only?
Yes — Marival Armony All Inclusive is an adults only resort.
Is Marival Armony all inclusive?
Yes — Marival Armony Luxury Resort and Suites is an all inclusive resort.
How many rooms does Marival Armony have?
Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites has 268 rooms.
It is a 4.5-star property with five outdoor pools, four restaurants, a full-service spa and gym.
Can you buy a Marival Armony day pass?
Yes — A day pass to Marival Armony costs $1,490 pesos (about $75 USD) on weekdays, and $1,690 pesos (about $85 USD) on weekends.
You can find info about their day passes here on the Marival Armony Punta de Mita Facebook page.
When did Marival Armony open?
After a lengthy renovation to the original buildings, the Marival Armony Punta Mita Resort opened on November 1, 2019.
When was Marival Armony built?
Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites was built in 1975, renovated in 2019, and then re-opened to the public on November 1, 2019.
Is there a Marival Armony Puerto Vallarta Resort?
No — While there aren’t any Marival Puerto Vallarta resorts, there are two located just minutes outside the city in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
These two are the Marival Emotions Resort & Suites and Marival Emotions Resort & Suites.
Final Thoughts: Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites Reviews
If you’re looking to get away from it all, and simply enjoy luxury and relaxation next to a beautiful beach, I recommend staying at Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites – All Inclusive.
Besides the beautiful suites, pools, and other amenities, the service was outstanding and the staff always made us feel at home and helped make our stay exquisite!
The food was good, the drinks were delicious, and the beach was beautiful. This is definitely one of the best beach towns in Mexico.
Three nights was nice but with more time, we definitely would have taken advantage of some of the water-sports.
Next time, we’ll take the day trip out to the famous Hidden Beach at Marieta Islands, which you can see in the distance from the resort.
🙋♂️ About the Author: Matt Bailey is the founder of MustDoCanada.com, one of Canada’s top travel websites, YouTube channels, and newsletters.
When not exploring Canada, he loves traveling around the world (and writing Marival Armony reviews).
