Luxury hotels in Nuevo Vallarta

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Nuevo Vallarta. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Facing the seafront, Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta offers 5-star accommodation in Nuevo Vallarta and has a private beach area, free bikes and outdoor swimming pool. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's and fitness centre. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The resort offers a children's playground. Family Friendly hotel, please see fine print for additional information. Rincon de Guayabitos is 32 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport, 10 km from Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 5608 MXN.

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• 2 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. This all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and AAA Five Diamond Award winner located right on the beach overlooking Banderas Bay, offers luxurious suites as well as first-rate services and facilities, just 15 minutes' drive from Puerto Vallarta. Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort features spacious suites and private terraces with stunning views of the ocean. Guests will enjoy goose down comforters and a pillow menu. After showering using deluxe bath products, guests can relax with a beverage from the fully stocked minibar. Free Wi-Fi connection is available in all areas. Guests can spend the afternoon beside the pool or at the beach and be refreshed by the resort's wait staff. After going kayaking or taking a Pilates class, guests can feel pampered with a massage at the full-service spa. In the evening, the resort offers a choice of 4 gourmet restaurants serving French, traditional Mexican and Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. Delicious cocktails and refreshing drinks prepared by professional bartenders, dance floor and 4K screens for exclusive sport events are available. Designed with a fresh and original look the Teen Club offers an array of amenities: Xbox Kinect, billiards and air hockey, deli bar and lounge area, karaoke and mini disco. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $832.

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• 3 Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Located on the Banderas Bay in Nuevo Vallarta, this 5-star resort features spacious rooms with furnished balconies and ocean views. It also has a Mexican-European style spa and modern gym. Guest rooms at the Flamingos Beach Resort are furnished with a kitchenette and a dining area. A flat-screen TV and an in-room safe are included for added convenience. The large marble bathrooms offer deluxe toiletries and bathrobes. Dining at the Villa Del Palmar Flamingos includes fine dining at the Mexican El Patron Restaurant and Italian cuisine at Trattoria Restaurant and Pizza Bar. Palmita Market offers breakfast pastries, sandwiches and snacks. Guests can relax in the beachside hot tub and lagoon-style pool. On-site activities at the Beach Resort and Spa Palmar Flamingos include water volleyball, theme shows, golf and bartending classes. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 4 Paradise Village Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Located on the coast of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this resort offers a water sports center, 2 spas, and 4 on-site restaurants serving Mexican and international food. The accommodations at the Paradise Village Beach Resort include cable TV and a patio. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. A safety deposit box is also provided. This Puerto Vallarta resort hosts a golf course, kids club, and activities center. A gym and outdoor pool with 2 waterslides are also located on site. Concierge services and a tour desk are available to guests. Downtown Puerto Vallarta is 35 minutes from Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa Nuevo Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is less than 20 minutes away from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $189.

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• 5 Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Nestled on the Bahia de Banderas beach in Nuevo Vallarta, this all-inclusive resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and features luxurious facilities and ideal accommodations for a memorable escape. Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta - All Inclusive features 2 beachfront pools with bar service. Guests can explore in a kayak, participate in a game of beach soccer, or workout in the fully equipped fitness center. After discovering nearby sites on a guided tour, adults can relax with a massage in the full-service spa, while the kids have fun in the kid's club. The guestrooms at the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta offer a fully stocked minibar, 24-hour room service and double hot tub. Guests will enjoy extras services such as purified water, nightly turndown service and upscale bath amenities. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $362.

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• 6 Marival Emotions Resort & Suites - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Set on Nuevo Vallarta Beach, Marival Resort & Suites features 7 restaurants, a spa and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. Each of its attractive rooms and suites has a balcony. Located within the Riviera Nayarit Complex, Marival Resort & Suites is surrounded by pretty grounds. There is a golf course 1 km away. Each air-conditioned room and suite at the Marival has bright décor. All accommodation comes with satellite TV and a minibar. Suites also have a seating area and some come with a microwave. Mexican, Italian and steak options are on offer in the Marival’s 7 restaurants. There is also an international buffet and a themed restaurant, as well as cocktail bar. The spa features a sauna and a hot tub. The beauty salon offers treatments including massage, facials and manicures. Guests can make use of the resort’s flood-lit tennis courts and there are also basketball and volleyball facilities. Watersports are available on the beach, while staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange horse riding and bicycle hire. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 6460 MXN.

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• 7 Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, All Inclusive Resort Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  Resort. This Banderas Bay resort is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. The resort offers a full service spa and ocean views. The property provides a 26-inch flat-screen TV in every suite. Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, All Inclusive Resort suites include a minibar, MP3 docking station and coffee maker. The suites feature bathrobes and slippers. Suites are equipped with a balcony with a hot tub. Guests at the Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, All Inclusive Resort can dine in one of 5 restaurants. The Portofino serves Italian cuisine. Oceana offers seafood. The Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, All Inclusive Resort offers a full service spa and gym. Guests can swim in the on-site pools or take a trip to the nearby golf course. The Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit, All Inclusive Resort is located near the historic town of Puerto Vallarta. Family friendly hotel, please see fine print for additional information. Show full description Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around $290.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!