Marboka Hotel & SuitesvsVerana
Both Playa Conchas Chinas Hotel and Verana are praised by experts. On balance, Verana ranks slightly higher than Playa Conchas Chinas Hotel. Verana scores 75 with approval from 4 reviewers such as Gayot, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Marboka Hotel & Suites
Km. 2.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta 48390
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Studios here have functional kitchenettes, basic cookware, and somewhat thin mattresses on wood-frame beds." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"For budget travelers, the 20-room Playa Conchas Chinas can be a cheap, intimate, and even charming option. ... The adjacent restaurants are both popular." Full review
Verana
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