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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & SpavsVelas Vallarta Suites Resort
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Velas Vallarta. Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa is ranked #3 in Puerto Vallarta with recommendations from 6 sources such as Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
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
Fodor's "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
OysterUpscale
"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
DK Eyewitness "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."
Star Service "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.
Forbes Travel Guide 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
Afar Magazine "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
