Four Seasons Resort Punta MitavsGarza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita scores marginally higher than Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita comes in at #5 in Puerto Vallarta with praise from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Bahia de Banderas, Punta de Mita 63734
From $899/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This 3,000-acre, 145-casita resort has become an escape for SoCal families who'd rather not lift a finger while on holiday. The usual Four Seasons–worthy service is especially impeccable here."
Fodor's
"Spacious rooms occupy Mexican-style casitas of one, two, and three stories. Each room has elegant yet earthy furnishings and a private terrace or balcony—many with a sweeping sea view." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Four Seasons Resort stands as a luxurious yet low-key hideaway that sees more than 300 days of sunshine a year." Full review
Gayot
"Luxurious resort with views of the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific ocean."
New York Times
"When it hired the vegan chef Leslie Durso, the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico has been accommodating an expanding range of diets. She now offers more than 200 vegan menu items "
Vegan Travel: It’s Not Fringe Anymore
January 21, 2022
Frommer's
"If you're the kind of traveler who likes activity and innovation—or are traveling with active children—this swank resort should suit you well." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons is one of the grand dames in Riviera Nayarit...manicured grounds, elegant rooms, outstanding restaurants, and slew of activities both for adults and kids." Full review
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