The Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa features three- and four-bedroom, two-story villas overlooking a curvy swimming pool and small private beach. Located about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta near the town of La Cruz de Huanacatle, this resort offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of Puerto Vallarta. Villa interiors are chic and stylishly contemporary with gourmet kitchens, flat-screen TVs, media rooms, free Wi-Fi, laundry rooms, and secure garages. Some villas have private pools and rooftop Jacuzzis with sweeping views out to the Pacific Ocean. Additional perks include a lavish spa and sunny fitness room. For a family or group looking to rent a large house rather than rooms in a hotel, this is a fabulous option.
The Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa features three- and four-bedroom, two-story villas overlooking a curvy swimming pool and small private beach. Located about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta near the town of La Cruz de Huanacatle, this resort offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of Puerto Vallarta. Villa interiors are chic and stylishly contemporary with gourmet kitchens, flat-screen TVs, media rooms, free Wi-Fi, laundry rooms, and secure garages. Some villas have private pools and rooftop Jacuzzis with sweeping views out to the Pacific Ocean. Additional perks include a lavish spa and sunny fitness room. For a family or group looking to rent a large house rather than rooms in a hotel, this is a fabulous option.
The Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa is a luxury all-inclusive with broad appeal. Built into the hillside of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, the Grand Sirenis feels like a private, exclusive property, far from the crowds of Puerto Vallarta. It has family-friendly and adult-only sections, and does a good job of keeping the two areas separate. However, families will be disappointed to find that the best restaurants are reserved for adults only. Contemporary rooms with subtle Mexican-inspired accents range from one-room studios to multi-bedroom duplexes with full kitchens and private plunge pools. Features are extensive at this expansive, hilly property -- four pools, six restaurants, and a gorgeous spa -- but reaching the beach requires a 10-minute shuttle ride. Travelers looking for a similarly luxe beachfront property might prefer Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta — All Inclusive, but it's pricier.
The Grand Sirenis Matlali Hills Resort & Spa is a luxury all-inclusive with broad appeal. Built into the hillside of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, the Grand Sirenis feels like a private, exclusive property, far from the crowds of Puerto Vallarta. It has family-friendly and adult-only sections, and does a good job of keeping the two areas separate. However, families will be disappointed to find that the best restaurants are reserved for adults only. Contemporary rooms with subtle Mexican-inspired accents range from one-room studios to multi-bedroom duplexes with full kitchens and private plunge pools. Features are extensive at this expansive, hilly property -- four pools, six restaurants, and a gorgeous spa -- but reaching the beach requires a 10-minute shuttle ride. Travelers looking for a similarly luxe beachfront property might prefer Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta — All Inclusive, but it's pricier.
Villa Bella is a charming little B&B boasting extraordinary views of both Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre mountains. Most of its seven individually decorated rooms have appealing rustic touches such as wooden beams and stoneware floors, and offer expansive vistas. Some have full kitchens and large jetted tubs. The action during the day revolves around the beautiful lap pool, and those who want to go to the beach should note that it’s a short drive away or a 20-minute walk down a steep hill.
Villa Bella is a charming little B&B boasting extraordinary views of both Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre mountains. Most of its seven individually decorated rooms have appealing rustic touches such as wooden beams and stoneware floors, and offer expansive vistas. Some have full kitchens and large jetted tubs. The action during the day revolves around the beautiful lap pool, and those who want to go to the beach should note that it’s a short drive away or a 20-minute walk down a steep hill.