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Top 10 Puerto Vallarta Resorts

As one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations – second only to Cancun – Puerto Vallarta plays host to visitors looking to escape amidst golden sands and azure surf. Like the destination itself, our Top 10 Puerto Vallarta Resorts list comes with its share of Pacific Coast scenery. All the amenities you could hope for, including private plunge pools and pampering spas. All the Mexican adventures you could wish for, from catamaran sails and snorkel trips on Banderas Bay to exotic jungle trekking and treetop tours. And with a good number of our Puerto Vallarta picks boasting all-inclusive tags, everything from tequila-infused cocktails to under-the-sea delicacies is yours to savor, guilt-free!
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Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle,

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Our No. 1 pick is Puerto Vallarta’s newest luxury resort – and chances are this beachfront luxury retreat will quickly scale the ranks to join Mexico’s finest. For those who hold privacy at a premium, you... read more

Our No. 1 pick is Puerto Vallarta’s newest luxury resort – and chances are this beachfront luxury retreat will quickly scale the ranks to join Mexico’s finest. For those who hold privacy at a premium, you won’t find a more secluded escape than Vallarta Gardens Resort and Spa!

Vallarta Gardens Resort is the pinnacle of refined tastes surrounded by naturally exotic scenery. Here, lush rainforest greenery and lofty Sierra Madre peaks give way to endless stretches of golden sand and aquamarine waters. Just past the gates of this private resort community, gently swaying palm fronds usher you into a magical, mystical place on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. In place of standard resort rooms, stunning three- and four-bedroom luxury villas rest on a prime stretch of Pacific Ocean real estate. Each Vallarta Gardens villa includes an incomparable sampling of amenities, from sliding doors that reveal plunge pools to staircases that lead to a rooftop Jacuzzi. With Mexico’s most breathtaking bay as your backyard, there’s no end to the aquatic adventures you’ll have on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. Cruise Banderas Bay’s sparkling waters atop a jet ski or sea kayak, then challenge a friend to a match on the Vallarta Gardens tennis court. And La Palma’s fish tacos, shrimp fajitas and traditional Mexican desserts – flan, anyone? – make for a delicious post-play snack!

Highlights

The Romance Package at Vallarta Gardens includes daily continental breakfast, a welcome bottle of champagne, fresh flower arrangement, a romantic bath ceremony with rose petals and candles, a two-hour sunset cruise and a massage for two.

Fun facts

Guests of Vallarta Gardens Resort receive priority appointments at the onsite El Caracol Beachfront Spa.

Related Onsite Offerings

Flat screen TVs, gourmet kitchens, daily maid service, decks with hot tubs, media rooms, satellite TV, gated resort security, private parking, concierge, luxury bath amenities and optional chef services.

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Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

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What’s in a name? When your Puerto Vallarta vacation brings you to a resort bearing the Westin crest, you can rest assured that inimitable hospitality, style and luxury wait just beyond the door. And when this... read more

What’s in a name? When your Puerto Vallarta vacation brings you to a resort bearing the Westin crest, you can rest assured that inimitable hospitality, style and luxury wait just beyond the door. And when this hotel chain’s moniker is followed by the words “Puerto Vallarta,” a generous measure of white sands and palm trees is most certainly in store!

Westin’s quest for the ultimate vacation experience makes every day of your Mexico vacation a heavenly one – a fitting quality for a Puerto Vallarta resort frequently described as paradise. Oceanfront rooms are designed in colonial Mexican style and appointed with their share of the most modern amenities, including Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and Baths. From simple pleasures like a sunset Jacuzzi soak in your Grand Deluxe Room to the exquisite hors d’oeuvres and cocktails that accompany every sojourn in a Royal Beach Club Room, your Westin vacation will have you floating on cloud nueve! Even more earthly pleasures await just beyond the Westin Resort’s doors. Beachfront pergolas with chaise lounges surrounded by gauzy curtains give the impression of lazing in bed all day, even as the brilliant Mexico sun casts its glorious rays upon you. And when your tan hits its peak, the Westin Spa offers safe harbor from sunburn – and a glorious menu of head-to-toe pampering, to boot!

Highlights

Looking to impress business guests or that special someone on your Puerto Vallarta vacation? With its private pool and formal dining room, Westin’s exclusive Presidential Suite is up to the task!

Related activities

You won’t find finer golf scenery than Puerto Vallarta’s mountain and beach-studded terrain. Four 18-hole courses, including Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, are just minutes from Westin Resort & Spa.

Fun facts

Nearby Puerto Vallarta sights and attractions include the historic Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe and Splash Parque Acuático.

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Ocho Cascadas Resort

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

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Pure and simple, you won't find a more luxurious resort in Puerto Vallarta than Ocho Cascadas. Its nine beautiful open air villas, incredible personal service, and breathtaking views will leave your mouth agape and... read more

Pure and simple, you won't find a more luxurious resort in Puerto Vallarta than Ocho Cascadas. Its nine beautiful open air villas, incredible personal service, and breathtaking views will leave your mouth agape and your body preposterously relaxed.

Each suite at Ocho Cascadas is unique in its amenities, features, and luxuries, yet all feature meticulous attention to detail and indelible charm. From the comfort of your in-room pool you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Mexican coastline. All worries and cares should be scrubbed from your mind; the Resort takes pride in creating an atmosphere of absolute serenity. Ocho Cascadas also offers a slew of services for its guests, from a floating chef, masseuse, and dedicated concierge service to on-site car rental and a 24-hour bilingual staff. Take a trip to OCR ASAP. You owe it to yourself.

Address

Zona Romantica, Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Related activities

From November to April, Banderas Bay becomes the winter home and birthing ground for numerous humpback whales!

Getting there

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is only 6.3 miles away.

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Vallarta La Estancia

Nuevo Vallarta,

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With all the luxury and amenities of a five-star resort, plus the privacy and seclusion of a beachfront villa, our No. 4 pick strikes a balance between the best of both worlds on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. With... read more

With all the luxury and amenities of a five-star resort, plus the privacy and seclusion of a beachfront villa, our No. 4 pick strikes a balance between the best of both worlds on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. With a Spanish name that translates as “estate,” Vallarta La Estancia is your destination for Mexico resort luxury at its finest!

At Vallarta La Estancia, you’re never far from the sapphire waters of Banderas Bay. Waterfalls cascade into Vallarta La Estancia’s sparkling pool, with the Pacific’s equally breathtaking waters picking up where this tropical lagoon’s infinity edge leaves off. Fruity elixirs flow just as easily from the tap of this Puerto Vallarta resort’s swim-up bar, and even meals are taken on the bay’s golden sands, with the Mexico sky’s glittering stars as your dining companions. Vallarta La Estancia’s exquisite suites are as breathtaking as the scenery, with ornate gates that open to reveal travertine marble baths, granite countertops and modern décor. Everything you could wish for in a private Mexican villa, your Vallarta La Estancia suite has! Scenery like this is certainly appreciated, but all admiration and no adventure makes for a very dull Puerto Vallarta vacation. Fortunately, the fish-rich Pacific Ocean waters are here to rescue you from your rapture. Hook-hungry marlin, tuna and dorado frequent these Mexican waters. And if casting isn’t your style, you can always admire these colorful finned creatures from a glass bottom boat!

Highlights

Your Vallarta La Estancia suite includes simple luxuries like walk-in closets and twin vanities, so you can finally avoid bumping elbows with your sweetie while choosing the day’s outfit or brushing your teeth!

Related activities

ATV excursions, horseback riding, SCUBA diving, sunset cruises, whale watching and glass bottom boat tours.

Related Onsite Offerings

Tennis court, housekeeping service, deli, market, laundry, restaurant, room service, fitness center and a full-service spa.

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Casa Velas Hotel Boutique

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

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Our next Puerto Vallarta pick is the sister property to our No. 3 spot, Velas Vallarta. These sibling resorts share more than a partial name and spectacular Banderas Bay location; both count unforgettable... read more

Our next Puerto Vallarta pick is the sister property to our No. 3 spot, Velas Vallarta. These sibling resorts share more than a partial name and spectacular Banderas Bay location; both count unforgettable experiences and memorable Puerto Vallarta vacations among their many amenities!

Despite the similarities, there is one little detail that sets Casa Velas Hotel Boutique apart from its sibling counterpart: its designation as an adults-only Puerto Vallarta resort. This Mexican retreat has long been the destination of choice for couples seeking an inspired escape at the water’s edge. But that isn’t Casa Velas Hotel Boutique’s only standout trait; this Puerto Vallarta hotel also overlooks the Marina Vallarta golf course – good news for those whose affection for each other is rivaled only by a shared love of bent-grass greens. As an all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta resort, the only thing Casa Velas Hotel Boutique overlooks is your worries ! Couples seeking an escape from the everyday will find it in the resort’s Romance Escape Package, a luxurious trio of chilled champagne, candlelit dinner at Emiliano and a moonlit couples’ massage courtesy of Spa Casa Velas. And if seeing the sights is on your itinerary, El Malecon is a fitting beginning to any Puerto Vallarta tour. This historic boardwalk fronts Banderas Bay and boasts an eclectic mix of boutiques, cafes and clubs for your perusing pleasure!

Related activities

SCUBA diving, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming with dolphins, dinner cruises, hiking, biking, whale watching and eco-tours.

Highlights

Casa Velas suites are luxuriously appointed with goose down pillows and comforters, mini bars, European bath amenities and plush bathrobes and slippers.

Fun facts

Casa Velas’ sister property, Velas Vallarta Resort, hosts a fun-filled Mexican fiesta each Sunday night.

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