Accommodations

Accommodations around the Bay of Banderas range from well-known international hotel chains and upscale villas and condominiums in the hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, and Punta Mita to moderately priced hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, apartments villas, and condominiums in Old Town Vallarta. The south end of Old Town has a number of gay-friendly hotels.


Budget

  • Cartagena de Indias Hotel, Madero 428, ☎ 222 6914. In the old town the street F. Madero hosts a bunch of similar, simple but clean hotels at a very affordable price. It is a 5-10 minute's walk away from the Malecon. $80-140 MXN per person in a private room. edit
  • Hotel Belmar, Insurgentes 161, ☎ 222 0572 (, fax: 223 1872), Family-owned hotel with a personalized service. 30 rooms with color TV. Air conditioning is optional.edit
  • Hotel Bernal, Madero 423, ☎ 222 0785. One of the cheap hotels on the street F. Madero.edit
  • Hotel Encino, Juarez 122, ☎ 222 0051 (, fax: 222 2573), [23]. Hotel located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, just one block away from the beach, in front of the market and two blocks from the Malecon.edit
  • Hotel Lina, Madero 367, ☎ 222 1661. One of the cheap hotels on the street F. Madero.edit
  • Hotel Mocali, Nicaragua 286 Col. 5 de Diciembre, ☎ 222 4201, [24]. Hotel located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, just a 2 blocks from the beach and 7 from the pier or "Malecon". Located near restaurants, drug stores, and night clubs.edit
  • Hotel Villa del Mar, Francisco. I. Madero 440; Col. E. Zapata; Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, ☎ 222 2885 (,fax: 222 0785), [25]. The hotel offers 49 beautiful and affordable rooms and 10 suites with kitchenette. Many of the rooms have private balcony.edit
  • Oasis Hostel, [26]. At $170 MXN per person per night it is one of the most inexpensive options. It is just off the centre of Puerto Vallarta, but buses and a reasonable walking distance (20 minutes) to town makes it feel well connected.edit
  • Viva La Vida Hostel (vivalavidahostel@prodigy.net.mx), Juarez #386, Puerto Vallarta Centro, ☎ (322) 113 03 20, [27]. 1 minute from the beach, just opened in April 2009, they have free Internet both WiFi and a public computer and a massive TV with cable. right in the heart of the city and they have a Beautiful terrace where you can have a beer and watch the sun set. the staff its very friendly and the food its good & clean they always have an option for vegeterians. If you want a more community experience, choose Oasis. The security lockers here are very small. $150 pesos or $12 USD, Breakfast included. edit
  • Hostel Des Artistes, Bolivia #970, Col. 5 de Diciembre, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, ☎ (01 322) 222 56 13, [28]. checkin: make arrangements; checkout: make arrangements. A great value for the personal level of service provided by David. Beautiful upper terrace area with view of the city & Bahia. Wifi is a bit weak on terrace but is better on the middle floor. To get to the hostel is a bit of an uphill walk (view!), which is nice because it attracts the adventurists & keeps away most typical tourists. Many local tiendas & food stalls are close as is the main bus avenue. $190.00 pesos / average. edit


Mid-range

  • Casa Panoramica (Bed and Breakfast), Carr. Barra de Navidad 599, ☎ 1-866-573-9804, [29]. Traditional Mexican style villa runs as a Bed and Breakfast, with six bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom. Panoramic views of the city and the bay. edit
  • Crown Paradise Club - All Inclusive Resort & Spa, ☎ (562) 904 70 50 (, fax: (562) 904 09 22), [30]. Offers an activities pool, water park with pirate ship, a castle and 9 water slides, playground area, outdoor family game area, and fine dining & bars.edit
  • Embarcadero Pacífico - All Inclusive Resort, ☎ (322) 221 1177 (, fax: (322) 221 1433), [31]. checkin:16:00; checkout: 12:00. Wonderfully located in the exclusive zone of Marina Vallarta, this Family-Friendly All Inclusive Resort allows its guests to enjoy the main channel of Mexico’s biggest Marina, as well as the spectacular Banderas Bay. edit
  • Golden Crown Paradise- Adults All Inclusive Spa, ☎ (562) 904 70 50 (, fax: (562) 904 09 22), [32]. This resort caters to adult travelers with spacious accommodations, a la carte dining, friendly service a vast selection of activities, sports and entertainment, as well as romantic settings for candlelit dinners.edit
  • Buenaventura Grand Hotel and SPA, Av. Mexico 1301, Col. 5 de Diciembre, ☎ 226 7770 (, fax: 222 3546). Located just five minutes from the downtown shops and restaurants, and 15 minutes from the airport, Buenaventura is a great beachfront resort for your trip to the area.edit
  • Hacienda Hotel and SPA, Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2699, ☎ 226 6667 (, fax: 226 6627).Discover the charm and serenity of a true Mexican Hacienda with lush tropical gardens, palm trees and cascades of fresh crystal water and secluded green areas inviting you to savor tranquility and harmony.edit
  • Hotel El Pescador, Paraguay 1117, ☎ 222 2169 (, fax: 223 4393), [33]. Located by the beach in downtown just a few blocks away from the popular Malecon.edit
  • Hotel Emperador, [34]. Hotel Emperador is in the heart of the most traditional area of the Old Puerto Vallarta, only 3 minutes away from the downtown and 20 minutes from the International Airport. On Puerto Vallarta's famous beach "Playa Los Muertos".
  • Hotel Rio, Email: info@hotelrio.com.mx, [35]. Located within walking distance of the main downtown attractions, Hotel Rio is a good deal with clean, comfortable rooms with central air conditioning, telephone, color TV with cable, complete bathroom and balcony. Swimming pool and restaurant. Money exchange and 24 hours internet service.
  • Hotel Rosita, Paseo Díaz Ordaz 901, ☎ 222 1033 (, fax: 223 4393), [36]. One of the first hotels in town on the beach and where the famous Malecon begins.edit
  • Melia Puerto Vallarta, Paseo de la Marina Sur 7 Marina Vallarta, ☎ (52) 322 2263000 (), [37]. Beachfront, all-inclusive resort for families on Mexico’s Pacific coast. edit
  • Mexican Resort at Los Tules, Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio S/N, interior Los Tules, ☎ 224 5425 (, fax: 224 4710), [38]. Located within Los Tules right in the hotel zone in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. An oceanfront condominium-style resort located two miles from the airport and one mile from downtown Vallarta. You can also book condominiums directly from owners. edit
  • Villa del Palmar Puerto Vallarta Beach Resort & Spa [39], Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 2.5, Zona Hotelera Norte. Phone: 011-52-322-226-1400 Fax: 011-52-322-224-6837 Email: reservations@villagroup.com. The resort features a Spanish colonial courtyard that opens to expansive grounds with flowering gardens, lawns and towering palm trees. Ten hacienda style buildings with terra-cotta-tile roofs range from four to eight stories. At the centerpiece is a freeform activities pool containing a rock garden waterfall with waterslide. A quiet relaxing pool and oceanfront pool complete the main gardens of the resort.


Splurge

  • Casamagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, Paseo La Marina 435, Marina Vallarta, ☎ 52 322 226 0000 (fax: 52 322 226 0060), [40].Nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and Banderas Bay, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa proudly holds a spot as one of the 100 World's Best Hotels according to Conde Nast Traveler. The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has completed its $10.7 million renovation! The enhancements include newly decorated rooms with luxurious bedding, contemporary bathrooms, new furniture with Mexican-inspired colors and patterns, a complete redesign of the resort's La Estancia restaurant, and exquisite updates to the banquet facilities and business meeting rooms.edit
  • Casa Velas'Pelícanos, #311 Fracc. Marina Vallarta, C.P. 48354 Puerto Vallarta, [41], Hotel Telephone: 52-322-226-6688 For Reservations Only : 1-866-529-8813, Experience Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resort - Casa Velas Hotel Boutique is an all-inclusive, luxury vacation resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with stunning tropical scenery, a world-class spa, gourmet dining and an ocean-front beach club.
  • Crown Paradise Club All-Inclusive Resort and SPA, Av. de las Garzas S/N, ☎ 226 6868 (, fax: 226 6856),[42]. A full all-inclusive program this resort offers: activities pool, water park with pirate ship, a castle and 9 water slides, playground area, outdoor family game area, options for fine dining & bars, programmed activities and more, perfect for a memorable family experience.edit
  • Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, [43]. A luxury resort on its own private beach cove. Accommodations include spacious ocean-view rooms and suites overlooking the ocean and large private beach. Several rooms and penthouses have twin floors and private swimming pools. To unwind there are three pools, four gourmet restaurants and friendly lounges.
  • Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio km. 2.5 48333, ☎ +52 (322) 226 2100, [44]. The recently refurbished Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta resort has 291 rooms. The hotel has three bars and restaurants. Located on site are both a fitness and business center. This resort is enjoyed by both American and Mexican tourists alike who enjoy the pool, massage services, water sports, beach volleyball, waterpolo and bingo, or simply lie back and enjoy the beach and the sea breeze.edit
  • Golden Crown Paradise Adults All-Inclusive and SPA, Av. de las Garzas 3, ☎ 226 6800 (, fax: 226 6855),[45]. This medium-sized Adult Only resort offer spacious accommodations, a la carte dining, friendly service a vast selection of activities, sports and entertainment, as well as romantic settings for candlelit dinners.edit
  • Grand Velas, Av. Cocoteros 98 Sur, C.P. 63735, ☎ 322-226-8000, [46]. Enjoy a Mexico resort vacation at a luxury beach hotel in Puerto Vallarta. Stroll along white sand beaches or wander cobblestone streets as you experience the culture and nightlife of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Your beach vacation in Puerto Vallarta awaits!edit
  • Riu Palace Pacifico, [47]. Opening October 2008, Riu Palace Pacifico will be the third Riu hotel in beautiful Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.Riu Palace Pacifico is on Flamingo Beach, only 2 minutes drive from Riu Vallarta and Riu Jalisco, just 9 miles away from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Magnificent architecture and elegant furnishings combined with unparalleled service will offer guests the highest level of distinction. The ideal place for those vacationers seeking total relaxation in sumptuous luxury and comfort of our Premium brand. edit
  • Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, Av. Costera S/N, LH2, Fracc. Marina Vallarta Apartado Postal 139B, ☎ +52 (322) 221-0091(, fax: +52 (322) 221-0755), [48]. An all-inclusive 5-star resort with studios, one, two and three bedrooms, all with kitchens or kitchenettes. Hotel offers on-site mini-supermarket, boutique, travel agents, car and bicycle rental, tennis courts, and "Kid's Club". Marina Vallarta golf course is within walking distance (2 min).edit
  • Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta [49], Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur, Flamingos Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Phone: 01-322-226-9700, Fax:01-322-226-6901 Reservations – 01800 725-6277 / 01800–823-4488, E-Mail:reservaciones@villagroup.com. Spacious and impeccable garden surround the pool with its dancing fountains and Jacuzzis, creating a magnificent scenery and making this exclusive luxurious property a favorite destination for adults. The earthy colored buildings form a U-shape on top of a hill looking out to the Bay of Banderas. The lobby was designed to offer great comfort for the personalized check in.
  • Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa [50] Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur, Flamingos Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Telephone: 011-52-322-226-8100 Fax: 011-52-322-226-8101 Reservations:877-845-5247 (US & Canada) E-Mail: flamingos@villagroup.com. Featuring Vanguard architecture with a fine Mexican touch, distinctive eight-story Spanish Colonial-style buildings are topped with red-tile roofs and blue-tile domes. Bordering a central garden courtyard with freeform pool, the tan buildings form a U-shape looking out to the Bay of Banderas.
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