Puerto Vallarta

Exclusivity is a hallmark at this luxurious beachside sanctuary. — Gayot

Cupping a small cove south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca epitomizes the kind of sunny serenity you'd expect from a five-star resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico. — Concierge

Luxurious resort with views of the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific ocean. — Gayot

Features include tequila sommeliers, 24-hour in-suite dining service, fire pits and marshmallow roasts in the evenings, butler service at the adults-only pool, swim-up suites. — Star Service

High-rise luxury mega-resort with four restaurants, an award-winning spa and breathtaking views over Banderas Bay. — Jetsetter

Velas Vallarta Resort has the distinct advantage of offering you an intriguing balance of sybaritic retreat conveniences with plenty of opportunities for genuine cultural immersion. — Afar Magazine

Live like colonial gentry at Casa Velas, a small adults-only, all-suite boutique hotel in Puerta Vallarta. — Travel + Leisure

A longtime favorite on Playa Los Muertos, this small hotel, with a soaring lobby, occupies prime beach property. — DK Eyewitness

Forget the throngs of bikini clad college girls and the din of beach bars packed with tourists. — Afar Magazine

Some of the sombre rooms here have seen better days, but they all have a/c, cable TV, safe and fan, and overlook a spacious, shady courtyard where excellent breakfasts are served. — Rough Guide

The sophisticated Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit shows what an all-inclusive resort can be. — Forbes Travel Guide

The dramatically designed terra-cotta building rises above a deep-blue pool that flows beside palm oases; a seven-story palapa (which provides natural air-conditioning) covers the elegant lobby. — Fodor's

Verana is a secluded retreat tucked in the hills overlooking sleepy Yelapa, a natural paradise with spectacular views of the tropical landscape and ocean before it. — Frommer's

Return guests book a week or more at this eight-room seaside villa on Punta de Mita, a hilly point with gorgeous beaches 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. — Concierge

One of the most charming little hotels in Mexico. In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, on three levels around a small patio and pool. — DK Eyewitness

Gay visitors, even if not staying here, will inevitably gravitate to this gay-owned and operated landmark on the town beach. — Rough Guide

A unique riverside stay at an award-winning boutique hideaway that's appeared in Vogue and Italian Elle. — Jetsetter

Rediscover balance at our beachside retreat, where a serene sea and spa restore the body and mind, minutes from the airport and downtown. — Afar Magazine