Iberostar Selection Playa Mita
Punta de Mita, MXFamily friendly
All‑inclusive beachfront family resort in Riviera Nayarit
All‑inclusive beachfront family resort in Riviera Nayarit
- 15 dining venues listed
- ~45 min from PVR
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Punta de Mita, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Dining listed
- 15 venues
- Airport
- PVR
- Transfer
- ~45 min
Why travelers love it
“All‑inclusive beachfront family resort in Riviera Nayarit”
Guests praise the wide range of dining options and family‑friendly activities from Star Camp to evening shows. Many highlight the beachfront location and helpful staff, though some note that public areas like the pool show signs of wear.
Food & drink
StrongBuffet and specialty restaurants deliver fresh, locally sourced dishes with standouts at the Steak House and Pacific Express, though a vocal minority calls the menu basic and bland.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Sushi and fresh local ingredients
- Pacific Express French dining praised
- Buffet chefs accommodate allergies
- Steak House a repeat favorite
Heads up
- Menu feels basic to some palates
- La Bahia flagged as weakest venue
- Not every restaurant open daily
Dining overview
Five à la carte restaurants plus buffets cover Mexican, steakhouse, Asian, and international fare — El Cuate Pancho (Mexican) is a guest favorite, while La Bahía gets more mixed reviews. Not every restaurant is open every night, so checking the Iberostar app for the daily rotation helps.
15 documented dining venues
El Cuate Pancho Mexican restaurant
La Bahia Buffet Restaurant
Pacific Express
Bistró
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
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Beach
MixedThe Punta de Mita setting is scenic and great for long walks, but water entry is rocky and shade options are limited, so temper expectations of a soft-sand swim beach.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Beautiful Riviera Nayarit setting
- Great for beach walks
- Beachfront rooms worth the upgrade
Heads up
- Rocky in spots
- Umbrellas can be scarce
- Beach service slow and understaffed
A long, soft golden-sand beach with Pacific surf and pretty sunset views — guests rave about the walks and the wedding-ready setting. Waves can be lively (this is the open Pacific, not a sheltered Caribbean cove), so it's better for strolling and sunsets than for calm swimming.
Pools
StrongSpacious pools with a swim-up bar, kids' wading areas, and a headline obstacle course keep the main pool buzzing, though it's the only large pool and service can lag.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Warm, spacious main pool
- Pool obstacle course a hit
- Wading pools for little kids
- Karen at pool bar singled out
Heads up
- Lower pool service inconsistent
- Can feel crowded at peak times
- Drinks can take nearly an hour on busy days
Multiple pools terrace down toward the beach, including an infinity pool with ocean views and a swim-up bar. Recent guests note the pools are pleasant but feeling tired and overdue for a refresh, and service can be slower at the lower pool.
Rooms & suites
~452 roomsRooms are spacious and generally well-kept, with private balconies, minibars, and flatscreen TVs; ocean-view and beachfront upgrades are the ones guests consistently say are worth paying for. A few recent reviewers flagged tired finishes and mildew in bathrooms, so it's worth requesting a recently refreshed room.
Premium
Base category at this resort. Standard room with a private balcony, minibar, and flatscreen TV. Some guests have flagged tired finishes and mildew in bathrooms, so request a recently refreshed room at check-in.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +private balcony
- +minibar
Premium Golf Course View
Same layout as the base Premium room but facing the Greg Norman 18-hole course. A quieter choice for golfers; skip it if you came for the ocean.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +private balcony
- +golf course outlook
Premium Sunset View
Premium room positioned to catch the Pacific sunset from the balcony. A modest upgrade over the base category if the view matters to you.
- View:Partial ocean view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +sunset-facing balcony
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What’s included
StrongFor the mid-market price point, most guests feel they got their money's worth, especially package travelers, but higher-spend visitors expecting five-star polish leave disappointed.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Strong price on package deals
- Consistent repeat-visitor loyalty
- Iberostar the Club perks add value
Heads up
- Rooms and facilities showing age
- Excursions and extras add up quickly
- Some paying $4,500+ felt underwhelmed
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitA popular destination-wedding venue with organized coordinators and lively nightlife, but the daytime vibe skews family, so couples wanting an adult atmosphere should look elsewhere.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Wedding coordinators (Adriana, Abel) highly rated
- Busy disco most nights
- Beach walks and sunset bars
- Star Prestige adds attentive concierge touch
Heads up
- Very family-oriented during the day
- No adults-only pool or section
- One wedding-photo vendor dispute reported
Families
IdealStar Camp kids' club is the crown jewel, with children begging to return daily while parents get real downtime, backed by wading pools, pool obstacle courses, and constant activities.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Star Camp with dedicated activities
- Wading pools and pool obstacle course
- Evening pajama party lets parents dine solo
- Entertainment team engages kids all day
Heads up
- Long walks across a large property
- One family cited rocky beach as a drawback
Peace & Quiet
MixedThis is an animated, entertainment-forward resort where Marco Polo's dance classes, pool parties, and nightly theater shows are the main draw, not a silent retreat.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Peaceful garden and lobby zones
- Low-season stays feel uncrowded
- Sunset bar (Wirikuta) relaxed vibe
Heads up
- Constant pool-side animation
- Disco busy most nights due to weddings
- Only one main pool can feel crowded
A full spa, fitness center, tennis courts, kids' Star Camp split by age group, teen activities, nightly entertainment, a disco, and access to the 18-hole Greg Norman–designed Higuera Blanca golf course five minutes away. Iberostar's Wave of Change sustainability program is also part of the experience.
Resort amenities
What guests say
High confidence980 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Recurring complaints
No recurring complaint theme found in the reviews analyzed.
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What past guests say
“Special thanks to Miriam from room coordination, as she was very kind in always offering solutions to our requests.”
★★★★★
“Thank you Dania from the concierge for your support”
★★★★★
“Very good service, and it also helped my whole family to be together.”
★★★★★
“Mauricio, the concierge, provided excellent service, the chambermaids were very clean, and the cooks were very good.”
★★★★★
“Mauricio the concierge helped us with the express checkout”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- Reports of food safety issues including cockroaches in buffet
- Pool areas needing refresh
- Some rooms and finishes feel tired
- Intermittent internet in some guest rooms
What you should know
What to Know
Download the Iberostar app to track which restaurants are open each day, expect a timeshare pitch, and plan around the remote location since you're essentially committed to the resort.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Uber is available and affordable
- Sayulita and La Cruz make good day trips
- Star Prestige upgrade smooths check-in
- Whale watching excursion highly recommended
Heads up
- Timeshare sales attempts reported
- Restaurants rotate open days
- Resort is a long transfer from PVR airport
- Restaurants closed mid-afternoon on arrival
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Pacific surf can be strong year-round; swimming conditions vary day to day
- Rainy season runs roughly June through October with higher humidity and afternoon storms
- Whale-watching season (roughly December–March) is a highlight along this coast
Plan on about a 45-minute transfer from Puerto Vallarta (PVR); the resort is in remote Litibú, so you're largely captive to the property unless you Uber to Sayulita or La Cruz (both reasonable rides). Check-in is mid-afternoon and rooms/facilities may not be available to early arrivals before noon, so eat before you land. Tipping in USD is appreciated, and the Iberostar app is essential for nightly restaurant schedules and show times.
Good to know
- Smoking prohibited in rooms with USD 300 cleaning fee for violation
- Not all restaurants open every day—check app
- Rooms free of single-use plastics
- Unlimited purified water in rooms
All photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026- Photos
- 7
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 15
- Menus
- 5
- Room categories
- 10
- Videos
- 1
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- July 18, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteGoogle PlacesTripadvisorDirect resort mediaMenu documents
- Completeness
- 100%
Source collection snapshot
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- 6 photos
- 30 dining venues
- 5 menu docs
- 1 video