5 Best Hotels in South of Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta

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Villa Armonía Luxury Boutique Hotel

$$$ | Carretera a Barra de Navidad 5710, 48292, Mexico Fodor's Choice

This boutique hotel with huge suites and panoramic views is Boca’s hidden gem. Furnishing and decor are stylish and modern, with delicate colorful touches. Perched between the mountain and the sea, Villa Armonía allows for true connection with nature and a complete luxury experience.

Pros

  • Open-air showers
  • Waterfall suite
  • Steps from the beach

Cons

  • Away from Puerto Vallarta's attractions
  • No gym
  • Unappealing pool
Carretera a Barra de Navidad 5710, 48292, Mexico
322-102--3772
Hotel Details
9 suites
No Meals

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Casa Iguana All-Suites Hotel

$$ | Av. 5 de Mayo 455, 48394, Mexico

Palms and plants edge the walkways lining the swimming pool and goldfish ponds, while balconies look down on this idyllic garden scene. Suites have full kitchens, shower-only baths, and tropical-style furniture. The hotel is on a cobblestoned street off the highway; if you don't want to hoof it into Puerto Vallarta, take one of the local buses that pass by every 10 minutes. The beach is a five-minute walk away on the other side of the highway.

Pros

  • Experience village life not far from Puerto Vallarta's bars and restaurants
  • On-site grocery store
  • Swimming pool and Jacuzzi

Cons

  • Tiny gym
  • A cab or bus ride from nightlife, restaurants, and shops
  • Not on the beach
Av. 5 de Mayo 455, 48394, Mexico
322-228--0186
Hotel Details
51 rooms
No Meals

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Hotelito Mio Playa Caballo Resort

$$$$ | Playa Caballo, 48292, Mexico

Hotelito Mio is a quaint boutique hotel that is both luxurious and rustic, located on Playa Caballo next to Las Ánimas. Thatched roofs and wooden walls hide upscale amenities, luxury bedding, scented candles, and tubs and Jacuzzis with ocean views. San Miguel Restaurant on the premises offers a customized menu according to your tastes and nutritional requirements, and the beach spa will pamper you with facials, massages, yoga, Pilates, and Reiki.

Pros

  • Long list of spa treatments
  • Open-air palapa restaurant on the beach
  • All villas include a bathtub

Cons

  • Hard to get to
  • No fitness center
  • A bit pricey
Playa Caballo, 48292, Mexico
332-183--8803
Hotel Details
8 villas
Free Breakfast

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Verana

$$$ | Playa de Yelapa, Domicilio Conocido, 48300, Mexico

Understated luxury and an open-to-nature building design describe this 10-suite boutique property located in a jungle about an hour south of Vallarta. Built into the hillside overlooking lovely Yelapa Bay, Verana is sleek and contemporary yet surrounded by nature and built of locally available materials. Each of the freestanding suites has a different view and feel; several have outdoor showers and all are warm, inviting, and romantic. Every room has a ceiling fan, but just a few have air conditioning.

Pros

  • Simple luxury
  • No electronic distractions
  • Gorgeous infinity pool

Cons

  • Accessible only by boat
  • Five- to seven-night minimum
  • Steep hike up from boat dock
Playa de Yelapa, Domicilio Conocido, 48300, Mexico
555-351--0984
Hotel Details
10 rooms
No Meals

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Villa Lala Boutique Hotel

$$$ | Carretera a Barra de Navidad 5696, Km 16, 48354, Mexico

Villa Lala is gorgeous little oceanfront hotel with only seven suites but lots of personality. Each suite has its own style and amenities, all spacious with tasteful Mexican design. The two love nests are luxurious treehouses with amazing ocean views, perfect for honeymooners. The beach is rocky, but kayaks are available and the Boca beach is just meters away. An infinity swimming pool and a Zen garden complement this charming place.

Pros

  • Unique suites (two are tree houses)
  • Infinity pool
  • Meters from Boca beach

Cons

  • Long ride from airport
  • No fitness center
  • Rocky beach
Carretera a Barra de Navidad 5696, Km 16, 48354, Mexico
322-245--1950
Hotel Details
7 suites
Free Breakfast

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