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Emperador Beachfront Hotel & SuitesvsVelas Vallarta Suites Resort
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Velas Vallarta scores slightly better than Emperador Vallarta Beachfront Hotel & Suites. Velas Vallarta comes in at 73 with positive reviews from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and oyster.com.
Emperador Beachfront Hotel & Suites
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Amapas 114, Col. Emiliana Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48380
From $50/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Mid-Range
"The Emperador is a stylish, mid-range boutique hotel in a great location on Los Muertos Beach, right on the cusp of the charming cobblestone streets of the Romantic Zone." Full review
"This brilliantly located beachside complex offers cheery staff and simple but homey rooms with tiled floors, turquoise-accented walls, queen beds and flat screens on the wall." Full review
Velas Vallarta Suites Resort
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
Av Costera s/n, LH2, Fracc Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48354
From $282/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Silky sheets and cozy down duvets, multiple ceiling fans, and large flat-screen TVs are a few of the creature comforts that set Velas apart from the rest." Full review
Upscale
"The gardens and grounds are still charming, the pools (with a lazy river) and recreational options are excellent, and the restaurants are hitting on all cylinders." Full review
"A handsome 10-acre, beachfront, all-suite hotel built in a horseshoe shape. Impeccably kept, with beautiful marble floors, pastel walls, Huichol art, and Mexican textiles."
"On the beach, within walking distance of both the marina and 18-hole golf course, this is a classic international tropical resort, capably run and service-oriented." Full review
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Because of landscaping, request a room above the third or fourth floor for the best ocean views.
4 Stars
"Puerto Vallarta is typically known as a family-centric destination, but the luxury boutique hotel Casa Velas Puerto Vallarta eschews that notion." Full review
"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." Full review