Puerto Vallarta is a scenic city of 350,000 people on the Caribbean Sea in Mexico. People have been vacationing in the region for decades to enjoy the white sand beaches, professional golf courses, and world class hotels. Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels have the ability to keep guests entertained for days with their spas, pools, and excursions to Mayan ruins and nearby archaeological sites. The best hotels in Puerto Vallarta are the ones situated on the beach. Most beachside resorts in Puerto Vallarta have snorkeling equipment and offer introductory diving lessons or fishing excursions. Resorts in Puerto Vallarta are known to fill up fast in winter, when the temperatures are ideal, so be sure to reserve your hotels far in advance, but if you don't mind the heat, looking for reservations in the summer can save you money.

Some Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels are geared toward adults and honeymooners. The Casa Velas is an adult-only all inclusive boutique hotel located next to the Marina Vallarta golf course in Puerto Vallarta. It offers a gourmet restaurant that serves light Mexican fare and Asian food, a luxury spa, several plunge pools, and well-appointed guest rooms. A state-of-the-art fitness center has all the latest free weight and cardio equipment. The hotel is also located on a private beach where you can rent snorkel equipment and kayaks.

Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa is located on Banderas Bay, which is where some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta are located. The Villa Premiere is just a few minutes away from Malecón, a boardwalk in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Each room of the 83-room hotel is air conditioned and has a balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Standard amenities include complimentary wireless internet access, satellite TV, and a minibar. Guests can choose between all inclusive plans that include all drinks and meals, or they can pay separately for lodging and dining. This gives guests the option of staying at the hotel to eat or trying one of the restaurants in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Outside of the hotel, you’ll find a pool with a bar and a 40-yard-long beach. Guests of this all exclusive hotel have access to kayaks and snorkeling gear without an additional charge.

Another option for resorts in Puerto Vallarta is the Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta Beach Resort and Spa. Located on Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, the hotel is a one-mile stroll from Bucerias, or “Place of the Divers.” Bucerias is a five-mile stretch of beach that is lined with outdoor marketplaces and cafes. It is also a short walk from some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta. Like other Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels, the La Estancia Nuevo has its own private beach as well as several swimming pools and Jacuzzis. Guest rooms are decorated with marble accents and floors and have plasma TVs and furnished balconies.

There are so many options for luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta, from small, yet luxurious boutique hotels to all inclusive hotels on some of the best beaches in Mexico. No matter which hotel you choose, you'll never run out of things to do in Puerto Vallarta.