Puerto Vallarta’s accommodation spans boutique hotels in the cobblestoned Zona Romantica, international all-inclusive resorts in the Hotel Zone, and hillside villas in Conchas Chinas. Your choice of neighborhood determines whether you walk to restaurants and the Malecón or rely on taxis.
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: Zona Romantica
The Zona Romantica is the best area for walkability, with Los Muertos Beach, the Malecón, and 50+ restaurants within 10 minutes on foot. Boutique hotels dominate. For more on this area, see Puerto Vallarta neighborhoods.
Suggested Hotels in Zona Romantica
Casa Kimberly
Casa Kimberly is a luxury 9-suite boutique hotel that was once Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s Puerto Vallarta home, connected by the iconic ‘Bridge of Love’. Suites feature hand-painted tiles, private plunge pools, and butler service. Best for couples and romantic travelers seeking Hollywood history and five-star intimacy in the heart of Old Town.
Hotel Posada de Roger
Hotel Posada de Roger is a mid-range family-run hotel on Basilio Badillo, one block from Los Muertos Beach, with a small pool, rooftop terrace, and the popular Fredy’s Tucan restaurant on-site. Rooms are clean, simple, and excellent value for the location. Best for travelers who want friendly, no-frills accommodation in the best part of the Zona Romantica.
Hostel Vallarta
Hostel Vallarta is a budget hostel a 5-minute walk from the Malecón and Los Muertos Pier, with dorm beds, a communal kitchen, and a rooftop terrace with bay views. It’s clean, social, and includes free breakfast. Best for backpackers and solo budget travelers wanting hostel prices in the heart of the action.
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: Hotel Zone
The Hotel Zone is where the major resorts and all-inclusives sit along a wide, sandy beach north of Centro. You trade walkability for resort amenities: multiple pools, on-site restaurants, and kids’ clubs. For activity ideas, see things to do in Puerto Vallarta.
Suggested Hotels in Hotel Zone
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
The Marriott Puerto Vallarta sits on a prime stretch of beach in the Hotel Zone with a massive infinity pool, a full-service spa, and the Las Casitas restaurant serving seafood with ocean views from a palapa roof. The resort’s private pier and tequila sommelier set it apart from neighboring chains. Best for families and couples wanting resort luxury with a Mexican design aesthetic rather than anonymous chain uniformity.
Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
The Sheraton Buganvilias is a mid-range-to-upscale resort at the southern edge of the Hotel Zone, within walking distance of the Malecón (a rarity for Hotel Zone properties). It has two pools, tennis courts, and all-inclusive optional packages. Best for families and convention attendees who want resort amenities with the option to walk to downtown.
Hotel Mio Vallarta
Hotel Mio Vallarta is a budget-friendly adults-only hotel a block inland from the Hotel Zone beach, with a rooftop pool and bar, modern minimalist rooms, and a gym. It’s a 5-minute taxi from the Malecón (MXN 80). Best for couples and solo travelers who want contemporary, affordable accommodations without the all-inclusive markup.
