The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
A suite with a plunge pool in a garden by the marina, a rooftop pool above the jungle or a beach resort with sea turtles: our travel advisors guide you personally in choosing your luxury hotel in Puerto Vallarta until the right one is found. Your suitespot booking includes breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – over €500 in value.
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The best-known hotels in Puerto Vallarta
The best hotels in Puerto Vallarta are spread between the marina and the jungle slopes. Here you will find the best-known ones with location, suitespot Score and nightly rate. Our tip: couples without children stay at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta in its garden by the marina, and families who want the beach at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta | Marina Vallarta | ★ 4.8/5 | 494 € |
| Hilton Vallarta Riviera | – | ★ 4.5/5 | 299 € |
| Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta | Zona Hotelera Sur | ★ 4.2/5 | 421 € |
| Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort | – | ★ 4.3/5 | 228 € |
| Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta | Zona Hotelera | ★ 4.1/5 | 224 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta · Marina VallartaThe luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta range from a small boutique hotel to a large beach resort, and we advise by travel style. Couples without children book Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta: 80 suites in a garden, many with a private plunge pool, everything included. Families who also want to pay nothing extra stay at Hilton Vallarta Riviera. On the beach by the marina, guests at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort help young sea turtles make their way to the ocean.For the bay from above, we recommend Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta: each of its two towers has a pool on the roof.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Newly opened and freshly renovated: what guests can expect from the luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta today
Arrive at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort now and you will find a thoroughly refreshed resort. By October 2025 all 327 rooms had been redesigned; from 20 of them you step straight into the water, right next to the new adults-only infinity pool. The beachfront pool and the family pools are new too, Mikado has a new look, and Marieta added tapas with a southern Spanish accent.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta ResortAt Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta, the second tower, the South Tower, opened in December 2021. Since then the hotel has had 145 suites instead of 73, plus the Chinese restaurant DAO, the Italian NOI and another rooftop pool with a bar.
Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta renewed its rooms, the Gaviotas restaurant and its spa in 2017. New since then are the spa cabins in the garden by the pool and the Embarcadero Gastro Bar.
These luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta have a pool – on the roof, on the sand and by the suite
Above the treetops: Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta has a rooftop infinity pool on each of its two towers. Two more pools lie lower down, one facing the ocean, the other at the edge of the Garza Blanca nature reserve.
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta · Zona Hotelera SurRight on the beach: For many guests, a 5-star hotel in Puerto Vallarta needs a pool with a view of the bay. At Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort that means a beachfront infinity pool, plus the new adults-only pool and a swim-up bar in the family pool. Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta has two pools, both with swim-up bars.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
A pool all to yourself: At Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, suites from the Grand Class category up have a private plunge pool. The main pool sits among palms, with cabanas and the Aqua Bar.
Spa & wellness at Puerto Vallarta's luxury hotels: garden herbs, Janzu and cabins by the pool
Mexican tradition: At the ABJA Spa of Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, the herbs for the treatments come from the hotel's own botanical garden. The water circuit includes a pressure shower and a eucalyptus steam room. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta has its own spa for its adult guests, Spa Imagine.
Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta · Zona HoteleraWater and garden: If you choose your 5-star hotel in Puerto Vallarta for its spa, you will find plenty of water and greenery here. The Ohtli Spa at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort offers hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, a relaxation room and Janzu, a massage in warm water. At Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta, three spa cabins stand in the garden by the pool, two of them with an outdoor whirlpool; massages and marine mud wraps are favorites.
Dining in the luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta: Peking duck, teppanyaki and soup from hot stones
For food lovers: In the South Tower of Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta, DAO serves contemporary Chinese cuisine with Peking duck, dim sum and dumplings. Right next door, NOI, styled like an art gallery, bakes pizza in a wood-fired oven in front of an open show kitchen.
For romantics: At Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta you dine at Emiliano indoors or on the terrace above the koi ponds, with cooking that runs from the garden to the sea. For dinner at sunset, a shuttle takes you to the hotel's own Táu Beach Club by the ocean, where the menu follows changing themes.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Mexico and the world: Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort grills at the teppanyaki tables of Mikado and serves sushi; you can sample tequila in the resort's own tasting room. At Gaviotas in Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta, the soup is cooked with hot stones, alongside 15 kinds of clericot and wines from small Mexican estates.
How Jalisco eats
Puerto Vallarta lies in Jalisco, the home of tequila and of birria, a slow-braised meat dish. On the beach you will find fish tacos, and if you like something stronger, ask for a raicilla, distilled from agave in the surrounding mountains.
Malecón, Zona Romántica and the bay: what to experience around the luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta
In the late afternoon the Malecón belongs to strollers, and the Voladores descend upside down from their pole. Afterward the lanes lead into the Zona Romántica with its small restaurants. You stay closest to the bustle at Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta on Las Glorias beach.
Since 2002, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has protected sea turtles on its own beach. Guests can help release freshly hatched turtles into the sea, an experience children especially love.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
From December to March, humpback whales swim through the bay; from the rooftop bar of Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta in the South Tower you can often spot them over a cocktail. The villages of Yelapa and Las Ánimas on the southern shore of the bay are reachable by boat alone.
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta: marina, hotel zone or jungle slope – how to pick the area for your 5-star hotel
The airport lies in the north of the city, close to the marina. Stay by the marina and you reach your 5-star hotel in Puerto Vallarta quickly; to the south you drive right across the city.
Hilton Vallarta RivieraBy the marina: Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta sits in a tropical garden on the fairways of the golf club, about 15 minutes from the Malecón; a shuttle runs to the beach. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort stands right on the beach, and the marina's boats are within walking distance. Our pick for short transfers after landing.
Hotel zone and Las Glorias: Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta lies on Las Glorias beach, close to the Malecón. Our pick if you'd like to stroll into town in the evening.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Southern hotel zone: On the coast road to Barra de Navidad you find Hilton Vallarta Riviera, all-inclusive and geared to families. Farther south, Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta stands on a jungle slope in the Garza Blanca reserve, with a shuttle to the beach. Our pick for peace and a view.
Just north of the city, with Nuevo Vallarta, the state of Nayarit begins.
Our tip: share the beach, keep the calm
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta shares its beach and facilities with its neighboring sister resort, Garza Blanca. That gives you the calm of an adults-only hotel and still more choice by the water.
What a night at Puerto Vallarta's 5-star hotels costs – perks, points and seasons
The lowest rates start at Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta from 223 € and Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort from 227 €. Hilton Vallarta Riviera costs from 298 € and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta from 421 €, both with all meals.
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta has no fixed online rates; our travel advisors request your dates directly from the hotel. What is available on your preferred days and what it costs today is shown in the hotel list below this text.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina | |||
| Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort | 227 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta | on request | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Hotel zone and Las Glorias | |||
| Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta | 223 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Southern hotel zone | |||
| Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta | 421 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
| Hilton Vallarta Riviera | 298 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
Included: Breakfast for two is part of the deal at all five hotels. If a better room is free, you get the upgrade, and if the hotel allows it, you check in earlier and out later. A welcome gift awaits everywhere except Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, and all of this from the first night.
Hotel credit: Hilton Vallarta Riviera and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta each give you 100 US dollars, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta 25. Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta adds 50 US dollars each for the Maiavé spa and for food and drink; Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has no credit.
Points and status: Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta belong to Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Vallarta Riviera to Hilton Honors, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta to I Prefer. We book your rate directly with the hotel, so you keep your points, elite nights and status benefits.
Puerto Vallarta through the year: The dry months run from November to April, and around the turn of the year the whales are in the bay. From August to October the bay is green and the evenings are warm. Over Christmas, New Year's and Semana Santa, reserve your 5-star hotel in Puerto Vallarta well ahead; in early December, processions for the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe pass through the old town.
How long to stay: Five nights are enough for the city, the beach and a boat trip to the southern shore of the bay.
The hotels in Puerto Vallarta at a glance
What sets the hotels in Puerto Vallarta apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Renovated | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort | 2025 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta | 2017 | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Puerto Vallarta
Three loyalty programs apply in this city: Marriott Bonvoy at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta, Hilton Honors at Hilton Vallarta Riviera, and I Prefer at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta. Because we book directly with the hotel, every stay earns points and elite nights, and your status perks remain in place.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 2 hotels | Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 hotels | Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort, Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Hilton Vallarta Riviera |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta
How much does a luxury hotel in Puerto Vallarta cost per night?
Rates start at 223 € at Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta and 227 € at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta costs from 421 € with all meals; Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta is booked on request. Through suitespot, breakfast for two is always included.
Which luxury hotel in Puerto Vallarta is best for me?
That depends on your trip. For couples we recommend Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, for views over the bay Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta, for families on the beach Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and for evenings on the Malecón Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Puerto Vallarta?
Among the hotels with fixed rates, Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta leads from 421 €; in return, all 145 suites are spacious and all meals are included. For Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta there is no published rate; ask our travel advisors for a quote.
Which luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta are all-inclusive?
All-inclusive stays are offered by Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta, both adults-only, and by Hilton Vallarta Riviera, where families are welcome too.
Which luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta are adults-only?
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta accept guests from age 18. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has an adults-only infinity pool, and Hilton Vallarta Riviera a separate area.
Which luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta are good for families?
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has family pools and its sea turtle program, and Hilton Vallarta Riviera is an all-inclusive resort for families. Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta has two pools and four lit tennis courts.
Which luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta are close to the Malecón?
Closest is Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta on Las Glorias beach. From Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta at the marina it is about 15 minutes.
Where can I earn points in Puerto Vallarta?
You earn Marriott Bonvoy points at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta, Hilton Honors at Hilton Vallarta Riviera and I Prefer at Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, for example. Since we book directly with the hotel, the stay counts toward your points and elite nights.
Which suites in Puerto Vallarta have a private pool?
At Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta, suites from Grand Class up have a private plunge pool. At Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort you step from 20 swim-up rooms straight into the water, and at Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta every suite looks out to sea.
Can you see sea turtles in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes: since 2002 Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has run a sea turtle protection program in which guests can accompany freshly hatched turtles to the sea.
What is the ideal season for a 5-star hotel in Puerto Vallarta?
It is sunny and dry from November to April, and with a little luck you will see humpback whales around the turn of the year. In late summer the bay turns green, with warm evenings. For the holidays around Christmas and Easter, book early.
