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Top 5 hotels near Playa Esmerelda at a glance

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only — 5-star hotel in South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa — 5-star hotel in South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive — 4-star hotel in South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta — 4.5-star hotel in South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya — 3.5-star hotel in South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.

Where to stay near Playa Esmerelda?

An infinity pool with white lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and distant mountains.

A luxurious indoor pool area with clear views of the ocean, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

A resort with multiple buildings, a pool area, and a beach.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach with umbrellas, and a mountainous backdrop.

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Max

$376

$455 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spa area with two hot tubs, seating, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Elizabeth

$350

$423 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A resort with a large swimming pool, beachside lounge chairs, and a hotel building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with a view of turquoise waters and a boat.

A modern spa room with multiple beds, large potted plants, and a skylight.

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Albert

$191

$231 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A resort with a large building, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows with a view, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A hotel with multiple swimming pools, beachside lounge areas, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a beachfront location, surrounded by mountains, and featuring a pool area.

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Glenn

$364

$440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A thatched-roof building with a geometric interior structure, surrounded by tropical plants.

A balcony with a view of a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A resort with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a bookshelf in the background, and various dishes and drinks on the tables.

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda

Curtis

$69

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and beach access.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area surrounded by palm trees.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a beach area.

A table set with a lobster dish, wine glasses, and a view of the sea.

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

River

$197

$239 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach with clear turquoise water, a rocky breakwater, and a person paddleboarding.

A beachside bar with a thatched roof, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of the ocean and a rocky shoreline.

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Mary

$218

$266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A beachside view with clear waters, a palm tree, and a row of sun loungers along the shore.

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beachside location, and a view of the sea and mountains.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a large pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

South Zone, 3.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jamie

$199

$240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Casa ANTAHKARANA

3 km from Playa Esmerelda

$29

$35 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A woman sitting by a pool with a fruit and drink tray beside her.

Two people sitting on patterned bean bags with a view of a coastal cityscape and mountains during sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of the ocean.

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Crystal

$564

$682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A resort pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a dome roof.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple high-rise buildings, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a modern chandelier, and contemporary furniture.

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Carrie

$582

$704 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A courtyard with a mural, outdoor seating, and a staircase.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a beach, numerous buildings, and a prominent pier structure.

A building with a balcony, potted plants, and flags.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

ZonaZ Boutique Hotel

Amapas, 6.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Ethan

$75

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A coastal bridge connecting a peninsula to a mainland, with a beach and resort buildings on the mainland.

A hotel entrance with a staircase decorated with colorful signs, a palm tree, and a mural on the wall.

A bar with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, surrounded by shelves of bottles and glasses.

A woman in a white swimsuit standing in a swimming pool with a tiled edge and a metal handrail.

Casa Maria Hotel Boutique & Gallery - Adults Only

Emiliano Zapata, 6.5 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kurt

$116

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A person holding a glass of drink by a pool with a building in the background.

A room with a view of a church steeple, a wooden table with candles, and a vase with red roses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table with a vase, and a view of a clock tower through a window with iron bars.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wrought iron gate, and a wall with the text "Fuente de Milagros".

BellView Hotel Boutique

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jason

$186

$225 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern bedroom with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious indoor area with a central water feature, potted plants, and seating areas.

Nomada Boutique Habitat

Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda

Wendy

$138

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A pool with a view of the ocean, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, a view of the sea, and a desk with a vase of flowers.

A beach view with palm trees, a sandy beach, and thatched umbrellas.

Vallarta Shores Beach Hotel

Amapas, 5.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Willie Mae

$133

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A rectangular pool with mosaic tiles, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of palm trees and a building in the background.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and boats on the water.

A spacious living room with a large wall mural, a wooden rocking chair, a pink sofa, and a staircase leading to another level.

Amapas Apartments Puerto Vallarta

Amapas, 6.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kelly Doran

$52

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A street with multi-story buildings, a red car parked on the side, and a woman sitting on a bench.

An elevator with a metallic finish, flanked by a stone wall and a tiled wall with a staircase leading up.

A reception desk with a marble counter, a clock, a computer monitor, and a potted plant.

Hotel Porto Allegro - Near Malecon

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Teresa

$59

$71 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A hotel atrium with a central fountain surrounded by potted plants and white chairs.

A swimming pool with blue and white striped lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.

Hotel Posada de Roger with a traditional facade, a tiled roof, and balconies with potted plants.

A hotel lobby with red sofas, a reception desk, and various potted plants.

Hotel Posada de Roger - Near Los Muertos Beach

Emiliano Zapata, 6.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Frederick

$53

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Casa Nawalli Puerto Vallarta Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Proyecto escola, 7.5 km from Playa Esmerelda

"I recently stayed in a clean, comfortable room with a quiet atmosphere, comfortable bed, and well-functioning amenities (Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, and a neat bathroom). Housekeeping kept everything tidy, and check‑in/out was smooth. What made the stay exceptional was Marisa at the front desk she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful, offering local tips and promptly handling a room request so I felt immediately welcomed. Overall a warm, reliable hotel experience I’d happily return to."

Juan

$172

$208 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Esmerelda

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta	8.8 Excellent 1,325 reviews	View
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya	8.2 Very Good 1,004 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Playa Esmerelda

A coastal resort with a beach, clear blue waters, and lush green hills in the background.

Garza Blanca Beach

8.6/10 (1,243 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Garza Blanca Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Mismaloya. Catch the sunset by the shore at Playa Esmerelda, just a short walk away.

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A coastal resort with beachfront hotels, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.

Playa Gemelas

8.6/10 (1,402 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa Gemelas, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Mismaloya. Catch the sunset by the shore at Playa Esmerelda, just a short walk away.

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A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and palm trees.

Playa Palmares

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa Palmares, located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from central Puerto Vallarta. Catch the sunset by the shore at Punta Negra Beach, just a short walk away.

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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky formations, and boats.

Los Arcos

9.0/10 (8,219 reviews)

Los Arcos is 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Mismaloya, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to El Eden, located nearby.

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Zebras in a sandy enclosure with a rocky border.

Vallarta Zoo

7.4/10 (507 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Vallarta Zoo, one of the family attractions located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Mismaloya. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Vallarta Zoo, you'll love Los Arcos and Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, both located nearby.

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A beach with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and boats.

Playa Mismaloya

8.6/10 (3,083 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa Mismaloya in the heart of Mismaloya. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa Gemelas, Playa Esmerelda, and Garza Blanca Beach.

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El Eden

8.4/10 (911 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at El Eden in South Zone. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Los Arcos and Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, both nearby.

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