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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & SpavsVerana
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Verana. Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa scores 85 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and Jetsetter.
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
Verana Concierge Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot Travel + Leisure
Calle Zaragoza No 404, Yelapa 48304
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "You reach its aeries by... riding up with your luggage on a burro. But the solitude, the laid-back vibe, and the hand-crushed strawberries in your daiquiri make it worth all the effort."
Fodor's "Understated luxury and an open-to-nature building design describe this eight-suite boutique property located in a jungle about an hour south of Vallarta." Full review
Frommer's "Verana is a secluded retreat tucked in the hills overlooking sleepy Yelapa, a natural paradise with spectacular views of the tropical landscape and ocean before it." Full review
Gayot "This secluded boutique resort and spa overlooks the Bay of Banderas just south of Puerto Vallarta and can only be reached by boat."
Travel + Leisure "The eco-friendly accommodations are simple, but have everything you need to relax in comfort, and the welcoming staff is on-hand to arrange picnics, mezcal classes, and fishing adventures"
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Advise the hotel in advance if you need mule assistance
