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

A spacious living area with a glass-top coffee table, colorful chairs, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

1. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Carrie

$596

$721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A spacious lobby with a view of the sea, featuring a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a stone wall, and a wooden ceiling structure.

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.

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Elizabeth

$321

$388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A balcony with wicker chairs and red cushions, overlooking a beach with rocky formations and clear blue water.

A pool with clear blue water, a sandy beach, and a rocky outcrop in the sea.

3. Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Eiko

$291

$353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda

Maida

$42

$51 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

5. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Martha

$265

$320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

South Zone, 3.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

ginnie

$210

$254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a rocky shoreline and the sea. There is a table with chairs and a glass top, and a small plant on the table.

7. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Mary

$247

$301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Albert

$276

$331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various plants.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A courtyard with a round table, chairs, a fruit bowl, and a building with a tiled roof and balcony.

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

3 km from Playa Esmerelda

$24

$29 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

10. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Erica

$435

$526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

11. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Crystal

$741

$897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by lush greenery.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a television, and a modern chandelier.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, ceiling fans, and flat-screen TVs displaying sports.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

12. Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel

Emiliano Zapata, 6.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kamaljit

$108

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A swimming pool with people, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A modern lobby with a wooden table, a white cushioned chair, and a potted plant.

A spacious indoor area with stone pillars, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel with a red roof, surrounded by lush green mountains and a winding road.

13. River Park Hotel

7.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kevin

$80

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hot tub with a view of the ocean, a brick wall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with brick arches, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a staircase leading down to the sand, and a view of the ocean and mountains in the distance.

14. Quinta Maria Cortez Beach Hotel

Conchas Chinas, 5.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jose

$78

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a coastal view.

A modern balcony with a wooden floor, a lounge chair, a small table, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a hotel with multiple floors and balconies overlooking the sea.

15. Garza Blanca Sanctuary All Inclusive

Amapas, 5.5 km from Playa Esmerelda

Iwona

$726

$879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A terrace with wooden lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a residential area with buildings and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a view through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a potted plant.

16. Spanish Moon

Emiliano Zapata, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jared

$46

$56 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A balcony with white plastic chairs, a view of the sea with boats, and a building with balconies and a sign for a salon.

17. Amapas Apartments Puerto Vallarta

Amapas, 6.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Muhammad H

$52

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A coastal view with a clear blue sky, a balcony with white railings, and pink flowers in the foreground.

A sunlit outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a patterned chair, and a rattan armchair.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

18. Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul

Conchas Chinas, 5.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Symone

$61

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

19. 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

$70

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with a woven chair, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a wooden wardrobe.

20. Barrio Vallarta Suites

Emiliano Zapata, 6.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Andrew

$162

$196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Esmerelda

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive	9.2 Wonderful 807 reviews	View
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta	8.8 Excellent 1,304 reviews	View
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive	8.2 Very good 3,000 reviews	View

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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 full of friendly people 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, Garza Blanca Beach, and Colomitos 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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