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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & SpavsCasa Velas
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa scores marginally better than Casa Velas. Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa scores 85 with accolades from 6 sources including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
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."
OysterLuxury
"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
Casa Velas Concierge Travel + Leisure Star Service
Rough Guide Jetsetter
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Pelicanos 311, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48354
From $463/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "Fairways and palms surround golden arches and terra-cotta roofs at Casa Velas, a gracious tropical plantation that's only a stone skip from the beach."
Travel + Leisure "Live like colonial gentry at Casa Velas, a small adults-only, all-suite boutique hotel in Puerta Vallarta." Full review
Star Service "Half a mile from the waterfront, 1 mile from the airport, this small luxury hotel is once again trying to make an upscale impression on Puerto Vallarta's mass tourism market." Full review
Rough Guide "Pick of the elegant new resorts along Vallarta’s northern coast, ideal for some serious pampering (and spending)."
Jetsetter "Boutique all-inclusive with an Asian-inspired beachfront restaurant, overlooking magnificent Banderas Bay." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This hacienda-style resort in Puerto Vallarta offers an intimate getaway for adults." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can take over the hotel with private access to pools, beach areas, gardens, activities, and restaurants...an on-site concierge can arrange spa treatments and massages."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Adults-only property combines traditional Mexican decor with thoroughly contemporary creature comforts, marble bathrooms, art by local sculptor Sergio Bustamante and brightly tiled private Jacuzzis." Full review
