Hotel Mousai - Adults Only
On a wooded hillside overlooking Banderas Bay, this chic, adults-only hotel is a 6-minute walk from the beachfront and 14 km from downtown Puerto Vallarta.
The sleek, contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and iPads, as well as minibars and Nespresso coffeemakers. All also have private, furnished terraces with gold-tiled plunge pools, hammocks and bay views. Upgraded rooms add seating areas. Room service is available 24/7.
There's an elegant restaurant, a poolside eatery, a lobby bar and a seasonal cigar lounge with a terrace. Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool with bay views, plus a spa, a gym, tennis and squash.
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - Family Friendly
Against a backdrop of mountains on 85 hectares of lush rain forest, this luxurious, beachside hotel is 8 km from Malecón esplanade.
The stylish rooms and suites offer Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, minibars and sea-view balconies with hammocks. Suites add modern artwork and sitting areas or living rooms; some add outdoor Jacuzzis. Upgraded ultrachic suites have extra bedrooms and bathrooms, plus kitchens. Room service is available; some suites add butler service.
There are multiple fine dining options and a cocktail bar. Other amenities include an infinity pool, a fitness center and a spa. There's a private beach.
