On Mexico’s Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta is a beach town defined by its beaches and backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The beach destination is a melting pot of culture, gastronomy and traditions and features a number of top hotels and resorts that exude authentic Mexican flavor and atmosphere.
Whether you want to relax by the ocean and be pampered at a spa or go on an adventure exploring the surrounding region and jungle you’re looking for this summer, here are the five best resorts in Puerto Vallarta you can visit this summer can visit.
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Great Velas Riviera Nayarit
Set along the pristine shores of the Riviera Nayarit, the all-inclusive hotel is designed with modern Mexican architecture and tropical landscapes set within lush gardens. In addition to a tranquil beach and the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains, Great Velas Riviera Nayarit features 267 suites with ocean views, including exclusive wellness suites with private plunge pools.
As the only all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Pacific to be awarded Five Diamonds by AAA, they offer a “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” vacation experience, perfect for a summer vacation.
From the resort’s six restaurants to the SE Spa and its relaxing treatments and signature Water Journey, guests can also relax by the pool, try water sports and tennis and offer state-of-the-art teen and kids clubs. .
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection
Over 1,800 meters of private beach and jungle cliffs overlooking the Bahía de Banderas on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection brings the playful spirit of a laid-back (yet luxurious) surf retreat to Puerto Vallarta.
Each property taps into Mexico’s rich artisanal culture and offers indoor and outdoor spaces and contemporary design, while the hotel also offers an abundance of activities and the largest resort spa in Bahía de Banderas. Learn to surf just steps from the resort or beyond, Surf safaris take adventurers to the beach holiday of La Lancha or to the reef holidays at Punta Burros and El Faro.
The property is also home to new residential villas of up to 6,000 m² with extensive terraces, heated Jacuzzis and unforgettable views. Choose their Summer Savor package and receive the 3rd night FREE and a $250 credit for studio and casita bookings or $500 credit per suite or villa bedroom.
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
Located on over 2,500 acres of tropical beach paradise between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most immersive resort destinations. This sprawling property features five resort hotels to choose from, 35 bars and restaurants, three golf courses, a shopping plaza, luxury spas and more than a mile of beach. The resort’s hotels, including the ultra-luxury The Estates and the five-star Grand Luxxe, offer a variety of accommodations ranging from spacious rooms to four-bedroom loft suites.
This summer, Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta will host its annual Vidanta Concert Series featuring some of Latin America’s most popular artists, including Carlos Rivera, Yuridia, Natalia Jimenez and Matute. Tickets can be purchased at concertseries.vidanta.com.
Naviva, a four-season resort
Hidden among 48 hectares of jungle, right on the beach of the Pacific Ocean, Naviva, a four-season resort is the brand’s first tented resort in America and with just 15 luxury tents, it is one of the smallest Four Seasons resorts in the world. Guests lucky enough to stay at this small resort will enjoy experiences that foreground heritage, tradition and local expertise.
The perfect getaway for couples looking to escape this summer and reconnect with nature and each other led by Naviva guides and daily experiences such as coastal fishing, nature walks to the ruins of Aztatlán, transcendental journeys, street corn tasting, mezcal bonfires and full moon Metztli mythology. Guests can purify and heal their minds and bodies in the tamazcal (House of Warmth) and bond through unique and romantic unscripted Naviva experiences such as intimate dinners on Naviva’s private beach, paddle boarding with whales, learning to make handmade tortillas making and more.
Casa Velas
The exclusive adults-only boutique hotel, part of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, evokes the charm of a Spanish hacienda and features 80 spacious suites. This luxury boutique hotel for adults, tucked away on the coast of Puerto Vallarta, highlighting Mexico’s rich culinary culture and the region’s natural tranquility, surrounded by royal palm trees
Whether you’re sitting on their plush cabanas around the oversized pool, dining at Emiliano or Tau Beach Club, or relaxing at the ABJA Spa with rejuvenating treatments, hydrotherapy and a state-of-the-art fitness center, there’s plenty to do at this boutique hotel. This summer, guests can also enjoy unlimited golf at the Vista Vallarta and Marina Vallarta courses, which are included in their stay.
