4 Best Hotels in Costalegre, Puerto Vallarta

A favorite of models and celebrities, this spectacular resort is nestled on top of a hill above a private beach and inside a wildlife reserve. Cuixmala is redefining what a luxury retreat looks like. The suites and casitas are huge, modern, and colorful, while the decor stays classy without being opulent. The property features two restaurants, a beach club, and diversity of nature-related activities available for its guests.

A luxury boutique resort hidden in the middle of nowhere, Las Alamandas is a top-notch hotel with tasteful Mexican design and decor. Ample-size suites are colorful and fully equipped with everything expected from a hotel of this category. Two gourmet restaurants and a rooftop bar provide excellent dining options.

El Careyes Club and Residences is an oceanfront, integrally designed project that features a wide array of lodging options, including one- to five-bedroom suites, private villas, and luxurious bungalows. Each accommodation comes with a fully equipped kitchen and top-notch amenities and toiletries. The common areas include five infinity pools and tubs, as well as access to private restaurants.

Personal service and exclusivity lure movie stars and royalty to this low-key resort in a thorn-forest preserve about 1½ hours from both Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. Suites are filled with folk art; their indoor-outdoor living rooms have modern furnishings with deliciously nubby fabrics in bright, bold colors and Guatemalan-cloth throw pillows. Request a TV, DVD player, and movie from the library for an evening in; there's little else to do at night. There's lots more to do in the daytime, however, including picnics anywhere on the property and boat rides on the Río San Nicolás. There's a 10% service charge and a two-night minimum; the average stay is seven nights.