Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & SpavsBarcelo Puerto Vallarta
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Barcelo Puerto Vallarta. Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa scores 85 with positive reviews from 6 sources like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Km 7.5 a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta 48390
From $319/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"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."
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury resort stands on a secluded stretch of beach on Bahia Banderas’ south shore, which offers stunning views of the ocean and jungle-covered hills that surround it." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Garza Blanca’s 79 hotel rooms and suites are some of the largest in Puerto Vallarta, all with dark wood furnishings, high-tech touches... and boldly colored accents." Full review
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If you don’t see your favorite dish on the menu, don’t be afraid to ask—often the chef will whip up special dishes upon request.
Star Service
"Designed for castaways with a hankering for the good life, this time-share operation is a lifestyle hotel with a fine staff and a pinch of luxury in the accommodations and common areas. " Full review
Fodor's
"Hollywood celebrities have stayed at this new and award-winning resort when visiting Puerto Vallarta for vacation—and it's no surprise why." Full review
Jetsetter
"Beachfront beauty on Banderas Bay with two infinity pools, a steakhouse and a 2,300-bottle wine cellar, just 10 minutes from Puerto Vallarta." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views. Outside of the rooms, guests can enjoy the resort's infinity pools, tennis court, and world-class spa." Full review
Barcelo Puerto Vallarta
Zona Hotelera Sur Km. 11.5, Puerto Vallarta 48294
From $253/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Upscale
"Featuring gorgeously groomed jungle grounds and blue-tiled pools with beautiful bay views, this all-inclusive resort towers above the secluded Mismaloya Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Beautifully situated in a gorgeous cove, this sumptuous resort offers more than 300 suites with deluxe amenities." Full review
Star Service
"This gargantuan complex 12 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta dominates the beautiful bay it inhabits." Full review
Gayot
"Barcelo Puerto Vallarta is a destination unto itself, with an all-inclusive program providing drinks, dinners, entertainment, fitness and access to garden and poolside lounging areas."