This tiny, adult-only boutique hotel calls itself the most
gay-friendly hotel in Puerto Vallarta, and attracts a clientele to match. With
This tiny, adult-only boutique hotel calls itself the most
gay-friendly hotel in Puerto Vallarta, and attracts a clientele to match. With
For those looking for a cheap marina hotel, the 96-room Flamingo Vallarta is a budget option that though a bit old and worn is still clinging on to some hacienda-style charm. Renovated guest rooms are simple but clean. In-room amenities are limited and Wi-Fi is weak, but there's a lovely outdoor pool and a restaurant/bar that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The recently renovated Crown Paradise Club just down the road has similar features, but it is larger and directly on the beach.
For those looking for a cheap marina hotel, the 96-room Flamingo Vallarta is a budget option that though a bit old and worn is still clinging on to some hacienda-style charm. Renovated guest rooms are simple but clean. In-room amenities are limited and Wi-Fi is weak, but there's a lovely outdoor pool and a restaurant/bar that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The recently renovated Crown Paradise Club just down the road has similar features, but it is larger and directly on the beach.
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. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from popular Playa Los Muertos. Standard, no-frills rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV, ceiling fans, and free bottled water. Upgraded rooms add balconies, and one-bedroom suites also include living areas and tiled kitchens. The large roof terrace offers panoramic views of the city, and a fun lobby lounge area is full of quirky decor. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Note that there’s no pool, gym, or spa. For something closer to the beach, Eloisa Hotel is a budget-friendly alternative featuring two pools, but less local charm.
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. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from popular Playa Los Muertos. Standard, no-frills rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV, ceiling fans, and free bottled water. Upgraded rooms add balconies, and one-bedroom suites also include living areas and tiled kitchens. The large roof terrace offers panoramic views of the city, and a fun lobby lounge area is full of quirky decor. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Note that there’s no pool, gym, or spa. For something closer to the beach, Eloisa Hotel is a budget-friendly alternative featuring two pools, but less local charm.
Set on a steep hill in the Zona Romantica, about a six-minute walk from Playa Los Muertos, the upscale Pinnacle Resorts 220 offers 42 residential-style suites with modern appliances and touches of local charm. Each of the one- to three-bedroom suites is individually decorated with Mexican accents and colorful touches. Air-conditioning, full kitchens, washer/dryers, and furnished terraces with grills come standard; some units offer ocean views. A lovely roof deck features a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the city, as well as a swim-up bar and an open-air lounge that are open to the public. There’s also a modern fitness center, but the hotel lacks a restaurant or a spa. For something with easy ocean access, Vallarta Shores offers similar residential-style suites on the beach -- but there’s no bar or gym.
Set on a steep hill in the Zona Romantica, about a six-minute walk from Playa Los Muertos, the upscale Pinnacle Resorts 220 offers 42 residential-style suites with modern appliances and touches of local charm. Each of the one- to three-bedroom suites is individually decorated with Mexican accents and colorful touches. Air-conditioning, full kitchens, washer/dryers, and furnished terraces with grills come standard; some units offer ocean views. A lovely roof deck features a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the city, as well as a swim-up bar and an open-air lounge that are open to the public. There’s also a modern fitness center, but the hotel lacks a restaurant or a spa. For something with easy ocean access, Vallarta Shores offers similar residential-style suites on the beach -- but there’s no bar or gym.
Set on beautiful Playa Camarones, 10 minutes north of central Puerto Vallarta, Buganvilias Vacation Club is an upscale time-share property offering over 500 refined suites with ocean views and authentic Mexican decor. All suites include kitchens, living areas, and balconies. The Vacation Club shares a property and amenities with the sprawling Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, which features four restaurants, four bars, and a cafe. All-inclusive packages are offered. A beautiful pool complex features two swim-up bars and kids’ areas, and a sheltered beach offers plenty of sun loungers. Other high-end amenities include a gorgeous spa, a modern fitness center, four tennis courts, a kids’ club, and a huge convention center. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta offers similar amenities in a slightly more upscale setting, but it’s farther from the airport.
Set on beautiful Playa Camarones, 10 minutes north of central Puerto Vallarta, Buganvilias Vacation Club is an upscale time-share property offering over 500 refined suites with ocean views and authentic Mexican decor. All suites include kitchens, living areas, and balconies. The Vacation Club shares a property and amenities with the sprawling Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, which features four restaurants, four bars, and a cafe. All-inclusive packages are offered. A beautiful pool complex features two swim-up bars and kids’ areas, and a sheltered beach offers plenty of sun loungers. Other high-end amenities include a gorgeous spa, a modern fitness center, four tennis courts, a kids’ club, and a huge convention center. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta offers similar amenities in a slightly more upscale setting, but it’s farther from the airport.
Set in seven four-story buildings on lush grounds full of palm trees, the lower-middle-range Puerto De Luna Pet Friendly and Family Suites offers 50 simple rooms between downtown Puerto Vallarta and the airport. Colorful, moon-themed decor can be found in the rooms and throughout the property. Standard Rooms are basic, offering air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Studios add kitchenettes and balconies, while Suites also include living areas. The central outdoor swimming pool features plenty of sun loungers. There’s a large dog park and pet-friendly perks like dog beds available in the lobby. The restaurant serves breakfast only, and grill rentals are available. There’s no gym or spa. Guests looking for a pet-friendly hotel in the city center might consider Villa Mercedes Petit Hotel.
Set in seven four-story buildings on lush grounds full of palm trees, the lower-middle-range Puerto De Luna Pet Friendly and Family Suites offers 50 simple rooms between downtown Puerto Vallarta and the airport. Colorful, moon-themed decor can be found in the rooms and throughout the property. Standard Rooms are basic, offering air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Studios add kitchenettes and balconies, while Suites also include living areas. The central outdoor swimming pool features plenty of sun loungers. There’s a large dog park and pet-friendly perks like dog beds available in the lobby. The restaurant serves breakfast only, and grill rentals are available. There’s no gym or spa. Guests looking for a pet-friendly hotel in the city center might consider Villa Mercedes Petit Hotel.
This gated, 80-room adult-only all-inclusive hotel is in the posh Marina Vallarta community, surrounded by a golf course. It's one of the area's top options and stands out for its personalized service (staffers often know guests by name) and its truly peaceful, uncrowded vibe, which can be hard to find at an all-inclusive property. Huge, posh rooms have tasteful Mexican style, and some have private hot tubs or plunge pools. Property features include a large freeform pool with swim-up bar, a second pool at the hotel's private (off-site) beach club, two restaurants (gourmet Mexican cuisine on site, and Asian fusion at the beach club), a nice spa and gym, and golf privileges at Marina Vallarta Golf Club. Just note that the beach is a two-minute shuttle ride away, and downtown Puerto Vallarta is around a 25-minute drive. Those seeking a family-friendly alternative might want to consider sister resort Velas Vallarta.
This gated, 80-room adult-only all-inclusive hotel is in the posh Marina Vallarta community, surrounded by a golf course. It's one of the area's top options and stands out for its personalized service (staffers often know guests by name) and its truly peaceful, uncrowded vibe, which can be hard to find at an all-inclusive property. Huge, posh rooms have tasteful Mexican style, and some have private hot tubs or plunge pools. Property features include a large freeform pool with swim-up bar, a second pool at the hotel's private (off-site) beach club, two restaurants (gourmet Mexican cuisine on site, and Asian fusion at the beach club), a nice spa and gym, and golf privileges at Marina Vallarta Golf Club. Just note that the beach is a two-minute shuttle ride away, and downtown Puerto Vallarta is around a 25-minute drive. Those seeking a family-friendly alternative might want to consider sister resort Velas Vallarta.
Villa Azalea is an upscale, eco-friendly boutique resort and organic farm on 10 acres of countryside just outside of Puerto Vallarta. This tiny bed-and-breakfast offers just seven rooms and suites in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere with extra special details. A babbling river runs through the property, and guests can dine at a picnic table that’s placed directly in the clear, cool water. The farm offers fresh fruits and vegetables, and a duck pond, while inside the rooms are chic and modern. The property is isolated however, and it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest beach or a 35-minute drive to town, so a car is recommended.
Villa Azalea is an upscale, eco-friendly boutique resort and organic farm on 10 acres of countryside just outside of Puerto Vallarta. This tiny bed-and-breakfast offers just seven rooms and suites in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere with extra special details. A babbling river runs through the property, and guests can dine at a picnic table that’s placed directly in the clear, cool water. The farm offers fresh fruits and vegetables, and a duck pond, while inside the rooms are chic and modern. The property is isolated however, and it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest beach or a 35-minute drive to town, so a car is recommended.
At the south end of the Malecon on lively Playa Los Muertos, Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea is a mid-range, adult-only LGBT resort near the dining and gay nightlife of Zona Romantica. A lively rooftop bar has a pool, go-go dancers, regular drag shows, and great sunset views. The beach club features an open-air restaurant/bar and a private beach area with lots of seating and palapas. There are also two additional outdoor pools and a small spa, but no fitness center. Wi-Fi is free. The 80 rooms and suites are simple, featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, but no minibars or hairdryers. Suites add features like kitchenettes, living rooms, balconies, and/or ocean views. For a more upscale LGBT resort experience with similar amenities, guests might consider the nearby Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience.
At the south end of the Malecon on lively Playa Los Muertos, Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea is a mid-range, adult-only LGBT resort near the dining and gay nightlife of Zona Romantica. A lively rooftop bar has a pool, go-go dancers, regular drag shows, and great sunset views. The beach club features an open-air restaurant/bar and a private beach area with lots of seating and palapas. There are also two additional outdoor pools and a small spa, but no fitness center. Wi-Fi is free. The 80 rooms and suites are simple, featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, but no minibars or hairdryers. Suites add features like kitchenettes, living rooms, balconies, and/or ocean views. For a more upscale LGBT resort experience with similar amenities, guests might consider the nearby Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience.
The Villa Mercedes Petit Hotel is a colorful, adult-only and pet-friendly boutique hotel in the lively Olas Altas section of Puerto Vallarta’s old town. The quaint hacienda-style building offers 16 vibrant studios, suites, and penthouses with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and private balconies. Some units offer ocean views, and upgraded suites have full kitchens. A charming interior courtyard features an outdoor pool and a lovely dining/bar area which serves free continental breakfast and daily poolside happy hours with free snacks. Medregal restaurant offers Mexican fare for dinner. There’s also a large furnished roof deck and lots lounging areas throughout the property. The hotel lacks a gym, spa, and private parking. The equally charming Catedral Vallarta Boutique Hotel tends to offer lower rates, but lacks a pool and restaurant.
The Villa Mercedes Petit Hotel is a colorful, adult-only and pet-friendly boutique hotel in the lively Olas Altas section of Puerto Vallarta’s old town. The quaint hacienda-style building offers 16 vibrant studios, suites, and penthouses with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and private balconies. Some units offer ocean views, and upgraded suites have full kitchens. A charming interior courtyard features an outdoor pool and a lovely dining/bar area which serves free continental breakfast and daily poolside happy hours with free snacks. Medregal restaurant offers Mexican fare for dinner. There’s also a large furnished roof deck and lots lounging areas throughout the property. The hotel lacks a gym, spa, and private parking. The equally charming Catedral Vallarta Boutique Hotel tends to offer lower rates, but lacks a pool and restaurant.