Ideally located on the coast of the Pacific in Bahia de Banderas, one of the largest bays in the world.

Distance from airport: 30 minutes
Distance from attractions: 10 minutes
Distance from beach: On its own secluded private beach cove
Distance from downtown: 10 minutes
Location transportation options: Taxi
Car rentals at hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, on-site, free of charge

Hotel rating: 4
Number of rooms: 337

Room category descriptions:

• DL - Deluxe
  Spacious ocean view rooms in the main tower
  Floors 9 & 10 are Adults Only and available on request, and based on availability at check-in
  Occupancy: 3 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• DLB - Deluxe with Balcony
  Spacious ocean view rooms in the main tower
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king
  
• JS - Preferred Club Junior Suite
  Ocean view located in Club tower, private balcony, and includes Continental breakfast,
  Occupancy: 3 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• JJ - Preferred Club Junior Suite with Jacuzzi
  Ocean view located in Club tower, private balcony with Jacuzzi, and includes Continental breakfast. Floors 9 & 10 are Adults Only and available on request, and based on availability at check-in.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  

Preferred Suites offer the following additional amenities and services:

• Private Preferred Lounge
• VIP Status and Amenities
• Concierge service
• Private beach area
• Daily continental breakfast service in the lounge
• Afternoon hot and cold hors d.oeuvres; exquisite desserts, and fine liquors in the lounge
• Pillow Menu
• Complimentary newspaper in room every day (English or Spanish)
• Free internet access in suite (with your own laptop)
• Free computer access in Preferred Lounge
• Upgraded mini-bar service
• Upgraded bath amenities
• Books, DVD's and CD's available

Room details:

• Adjoining rooms: Yes, on request
• Air conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom amenities: Bath tub with shower, and hair dryer
• Balcony: Some deluxe rooms, Junior Suites have private balcony

• Cribs: Yes, upon request, free of charge
• Internet access: Yes, additional fee, in-room, and at business center
• Iron/ironing board: Yes
• Kitchen facilities: Minibar - re-stocked daily
• Non-smoking rooms: Yes, on request, designated floors
• Rollaway beds: Yes, upon request
• Safe deposit box: Room safe
• Smoke alarm/sprinklers: In Junior suites, main tower in hallways only
• Telephone: Yes, with internet access option (additional fee)
• Television/radio: 27" Satellite TV/radio alarm clock, Mp3 player docking station

Hotel details:

• Babysitting service: Yes (additional fee, 24 hour notice)
• Check-in/check-out: 3pm/12 Noon
• Children ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with adult using existing bedding. Children 2-12 years of age pay child rate.
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy room/day room: No
• Housekeeping service: Daily
• Luggage check/storage: Yes
• Luggage porter/bellhop: Yes
• Number of floors/elevators: 11/4
• Guest services: Laundry and dry cleaning services available (additional fee); currency exchange, and business center (additional fee)

Handicapped rooms: 2 rooms located on the ground level

Dining facilities:

• Oceana - Seafood served specialties a la carte
• Portofino - Mediterranean cuisine a la carte
• World Cafe - Mexican and International cuisine
• El Patio - Gourmet Mexican cuisine. Open for dinner only.
• Seaside Grill - Grilled and deli specialties

Room service: Yes, 24 hours
Cocktail lounges/bars: 5 bars, including one swim-up bar and one sports bar
Entertainment: Theme nights with entertainment, live piano music in the lobby bar.

Pool: 3 pools, including 1 infinity pool
Whirlpool: Yes, one at each pool
Beach: 500 meters of private white-sand beach and crystal clear waters
Watersports: Non-motorized watersports including boogie boarding, snorkeling, kayaks, water polo, and aqua aerobics. Scuba diving and jet skiing at additional fee; waterskiing nearby at additional fee
Spa: Steam room and sauna, exterior Jacuzzi and treatments (additional fee for all spa activities)
Fitness center: Open daily from 7am-9pm. Bicycles, Stairmaster, treadmill, Nautilus equipment, free weights, and bar bells
Golf: Nearby, 20 minutes
Tennis: Yes
Shopping: In Puerto Vallarta
Other: Beach and water volleyball, beach soccer, jungle trekking, rock climbing on natural wall, badminton, Ping Pong, beach movies, beach rappel, flying kites, and horseback riding (additional cost)

All-inclusive features include:

• Full breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks each day
• Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
• Unlimited premium and domestic brand alcoholic beverages
• 24-hour room service
• Pool and beach wait service
• Night Out Dine Around Package - enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment at Dreams Villamagna. Coordinate with the resort's concierge, to make the necessary arrangements in advance, including arrival and return times and restaurant selection. While dinner and entertainment are complimentary, guests will be responsible for the roundtrip taxi fare and all gratuities. This program is good for one evening at Dreams Villamagna and the visit is not to be considered a day pass.
• No wristbands, no reservations at specialty restaurants
• Live nightly entertainment
• Theme parties
• Daily activities
• Tennis clinics
• All taxes and gratuities
• Fitness center
• Aerobic classes

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit card deposit required upon check-in: Yes

Year built:

• Main Tower - 1969
• Club Tower - 1989

  Update: 11/12/08

  Seaside Restaurant - is scheduled to be fully operational on November 15, 2008.
  Portofino Restaurant - is scheduled to be open in a new location with all new furniture and decor on November 15, 2008.
  World Cafe Restaurant - will now offer indoor and outdoor seating beginning November 16, 2008.
  Jr. Suite refurbishing - All Jr. Suites are scheduled to be fully renovated by December 1, 2008.
  

  Update 9/4/08:

  Hotel will begin renovation on its Junior Suites on September 8, 2008 through November 30, 2008. During this time, guests will be accommodated in Deluxe rooms in a separate tower located on the other side of the resort. Construction will include new 4-post beds, new furniture, soft goods, decor, updated bathroom fixtures and electronics. A new Preferred Club Lounge will also be renovated for the Junior Suite Club rooms. During this time, the Tennis courts will also be out of service. One restaurant and bar will be closed during the process. The Seaside Grill and Bar will be completely refurbished, Portofino restaurant will be relocated and the conference center will be renovated as well.

• All rooms are full ocean view
• Close to Puerto Vallarta on a beautiful private cove beach area
• Part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
• AAA 4 Diamond Award

• Great for couples, families, and singles

Children's activity program: Fully supervised children's program for children 3-12 years of age. Different daily programs based on science, nature, and exploration. The kids will enjoy sandcastle competitions, arts & crafts, a game room, movie on the beach on our big screen TV, and ocean trampoline. There are even weekly campout adventures where children will sleep in tens at the club or on the beach (with parents approval)
Babysitting service: Yes, at additional fee, with 24 hour notice
Children's amenities: Separate area with "mini-restaurant", movie room, games, Nintendo room, separate area for little children with cribs and air conditioning