Tradicional Villa Del MarvsVelas Vallarta Suites Resort
Both Hotel Villa Del Mar and Velas Vallarta are recommended by professionals. Overall, Velas Vallarta scores significantly better than Hotel Villa Del Mar. Velas Vallarta ranks #5 in Puerto Vallarta with positive reviews from 6 publications like Oyster, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Tradicional Villa Del Mar
Francisco I. Madero #440 Col. E. Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48380
From $31/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Simple rooms in this six-story low-rise have somewhat battered colonial-style furnishings; some have tiny balconies but only a few on the top floors have a partial ocean view." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This sprawling old-timer offers good-sized rooms with groovy old furniture and a patina of early 1970s decor... The views over pretty Zona Romántica can't be beat." Full review
Rough Guide
"Relaxed, long-time favourite of budget travellers. All motel-style rooms have bathrooms; the larger, more expensive “suites” also have small balconies, a/c, TV and kitchenettes."
Oyster
Budget
"Hotel Villa Del Mar is a charming budget hotel offering 58 simple, colorful rooms in a classic brick building on a lively corner in the center of Puerto Vallarta." Full review
Velas Vallarta Suites Resort
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
Oyster
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
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