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Rivera del Rio Boutique HotelvsVelas Vallarta Suites Resort
Rivera del Rio and Velas Vallarta are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Velas Vallarta ranks significantly better than Rivera del Rio. Velas Vallarta comes in at #4 in Puerto Vallarta with positive reviews from 6 sources including DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Oyster.
Rivera del Rio Boutique Hotel
Jetsetter
Oyster
Lonely Planet
104 Rivera Del Rio, 485 Aquiles Serdan, Puerto Vallarta 48380
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "A unique riverside stay at an award-winning boutique hideaway that's appeared in Vogue and Italian Elle." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Formerly the private home of legendary Puerto Vallarta artist, “Silver” Maria Cortez, Rivera del Rio is an upscale boutique hotel with eight eclectic rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "All the rooms and suites in this vertically arranged building are strikingly different, and the overall package is very impressive. Gay-friendly." 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
