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 Marina Banderas Suites Hotel Boutique Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Hotel. Marina Banderas Suites Hotel Boutique has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. All rooms have a wardrobe. Aquaventuras Park is 3.8 km from Marina Banderas Suites Hotel Boutique, while Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center is 10 km from the property. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 9 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 4160 MXN.

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• 2 Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  Hotel. Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only features a fitness centre, a garden and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Nuevo Vallarta. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only provides certain units with lake views, and all rooms come with a balcony. The units at the accommodation come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Nuevo Vallarta North Beach is 500 metres from Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only, while Aquaventuras Park is 4.4 km away. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 10 km from the property. Show full description

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• 3 Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Nayarit Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. This 4-star luxury hotel in Nuevo Vallarta is located on the beaches of Banderas Bay. This beach resort features a full-service spa, gourmet Mexican restaurant and a multi-level lagoon-style pool. All rooms at the Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta Ultra Inclusive Beach Resort & Spa offer are furnished in Spanish Colonial décor and have a private balcony overlooking the bay. The marble bathrooms include bathrobes and deluxe toiletries. A flat-screen cable TV is also provided. La Casona is a formal restaurant located at the Nuevo Vallarta Villa La Estancia Beach Resort and is open all day. A casual lunch is available at the poolside La Parilla. Show full description

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• 4 Riu Flamingos - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  Resort. Facing the beachfront, Riu Flamingos - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Nuevo Vallarta and has a garden, restaurant and bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at Riu Flamingos - All Inclusive can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Riu Flamingos - All Inclusive will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nuevo Vallarta, like windsurfing and snorkelling. Nuevo Vallarta North Beach is 500 metres from the resort, while Aquaventuras Park is 8.3 km from the property. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 5 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 7.5, rooms from around 10069 MXN.

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• 6 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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• 7 Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  Resort. Set in Nuevo Vallarta, 500 metres from Nuevo Vallarta North Beach, Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort provides certain units with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony. The units at Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only - All Inclusive feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. Aquaventuras Park is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center is 11 km away. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 10 km from the property. Show full description

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• 8 Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa - Handwritten Collection Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  

  Resort. Located in Nuevo Vallarta, 1 km from Nuevo Vallarta North Beach, Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa - Handwritten Collection provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star resort offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The property features a hot tub, nightclub and a kids' club. The rooms in the resort are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all units at Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa - Handwritten Collection have a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa - Handwritten Collection you will find a restaurant serving American, Mexican and international cuisine. Dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The resort offers a terrace. Aquaventuras Park is 6.1 km from Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa - Handwritten Collection, while Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center is 12 km away. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description

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• 9 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

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• 10 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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• 11 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 8.3, rooms from around $510.

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• 12 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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• 13 BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

  Hotel. Set in Nuevo Vallarta, 500 metres from Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta Beach, BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta offers accommodation with a private beach area, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a year-round outdoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including a fitness centre, a sauna and a hot tub, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. Aquaventuras Park is 3.6 km from BON Hotel at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta, while Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center is 10 km from the property. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 9 km away. Show full description

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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!