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This time last week, I was at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta – almost 1 year to the day after my February 2018 stay. I originally wanted to try a different Ziva, like Los Cabos, or perhaps return to the Zilara in Cancun – and found tons of award flights from Dallas to all three.

But flights from Chicago to fly down an old friend were scarce. So for whatever reason, the availability lined up and sent us to the Ziva Puerto Vallarta again.

I was open to it, returning to the known. Also curious to see if it had changed – and I knew it would be a sure bet for max relax. We even thought about trying the Hilton all-inclusive there.  But in the end, we settled on a right proper fly n’ flop.

It’s a huge, gorgeous property with:

• 5 restaurants
• 5 bars
• Coffee shop/self-serve deli
• 4 pools
• Kids club
• Tennis club, spa, gym, hot tubs, and swim-up rooms

Here are my 1-year-later impressions.

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Review – 2019 version

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Still reeling about the completely relaxing Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarata. Now that I’m back in Dallas, I can start to process it.

The 3 nights I spent here were completely free. I used 60,000 Hyatt points for a stay that retailed for $1,300+ for the dates I was there.

In fact, the whole trip only cost me $90 out-of-pocket. Here’s how I booked it.

Back to the hotel!

PV PLZ trip report index

• PV PLZ: How I Booked a $2,000+ Mexican Vacation for $90 With Points
• PV PLZ: Review of My Free Stay at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
• PV PLZ: Eating at All the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Restaurants
• PV PLZ: Couples Massage at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Spa

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Review

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