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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 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.

1. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Belinda

P27,272

P32,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

Cynthia

P20,117

P24,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

YANN

P18,284

P22,123 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 multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by palm trees and vegetation.

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda

Janelle

P2,649

P3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A spa setting with a person lying on a bed, a candle, and a vase with flowers.

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

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

Mark A

P12,348

P14,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

AnA

P13,148

P15,910 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

elizabeth

P15,481

P18,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a forested area with buildings in the background.

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Eric

P17,341

P20,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A stone hot tub with a tiled edge, surrounded by greenery and a covered area.

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

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

3 km from Playa Esmerelda

P1,506

P1,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 glass-top coffee table, colorful chairs, and a view of the ocean.

10. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

ANABID

P36,526

P44,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

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

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kim

P46,504

P56,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A balcony with a view of a lush green valley and mountains.

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.

12. River Park Hotel

7.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Edward

P5,012

P6,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and a TV.

A tropical resort with thatched-roof structures, hanging wicker baskets, and lush greenery.

A hammock, wooden bench, and hanging light fixture in a room with a view of a forest and water.

13. Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda

Tracy

P12,099

P14,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a black sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large painting of a rose on the wall, and a potted plant in the corner.

A blue and white interior with a curved staircase, marble flooring, and shelves with decorative items.

14. Casa Chevere

Alta Vista, 6.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jorge

P6,201

P7,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A swimming pool with a view of a town and a clock tower.

A lobby with a round black table, wooden benches, potted plants, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

15. Tres Marias Luxury Suites - Adults Only

Emiliano Zapata, 6.9 km from Playa Esmerelda

Bruce

P5,752

P6,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of a cityscape through open windows.

An ornate hallway with a chandelier, a patterned ceiling, and a statue of a dog.

A balcony with a round table and wicker chairs, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

A poolside area with a clear view of the pool, a staircase, and a balcony with a railing.

16. Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

Teilyn

P22,775

P28,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

17. Spanish Moon

Emiliano Zapata, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Roy

P2,920

P3,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A multi-level outdoor patio with stone walls, potted plants, and a dining area.

A spiral staircase with a metal railing, a wicker sofa with colorful cushions, and a potted plant in the background.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a tiled floor, a balcony with a chair, and a dresser.

18. Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda

Gideon

P4,181

P5,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A balcony with a view of the sea, a clock tower, and a table with chairs.

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

19. BellView Hotel Boutique

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jason

P11,141

P13,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool area with a long, narrow pool, surrounded by seating and columns, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.

A well-lit courtyard with a stone pathway, lush greenery, and a fountain.

A staircase with blue and white patterned steps leading up to a garden area with a brick wall on the left.

20. Hacienda San Angel

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

Valerie

P16,910

P21,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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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 1,003 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 2,999 reviews	View

Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the entire trip."

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Staff were excellent, food was really good overall, and the resort is beautiful. Apart from having dinner not much else is happening in the evening. We unfortunately had a room next to a child that cried and screamed a lot. The rooms are not that well insulated. Also on arrival and check in with the concierge I was taken off guard and asked to attend a time share presentation. I didn’t expect it nor did I object so that is my fault."

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Mousai, friendly staff and the room was clean."

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved my stay here! Everything was amazing from beginning to end. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained, and the entire atmosphere made our vacation so enjoyable and relaxing. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The food and drinks were great, the property was beautiful, and we really enjoyed spending time by the pool and taking in the views. Everything felt comfortable and well taken care of, and we had such a great experience throughout our entire stay. Puerto Vallarta was already such a beautiful place to visit, but staying here made the trip even more special. I honestly have nothing negative to say about our experience. We had an amazing time and made so many great memories. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again!"

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

10/10 Excellent

"Good service"

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Never felt more spoiled in my life! My only complaint is the time wasted on arrival with them trying to convince you to go to their briefing. However that did not affect my 5 star rating and I would absolutely go back and stay at this resort again. Daniel and Diego were the best butlers, noe at the pool bar and bar downstairs was great. The spa experience is well worth it. The food at all the restaurants is amazing. Luis at Noi was the best waiter. Cannot recommend the resort enough. Please experience it! You won’t regret it! It’s breathtaking."

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

8/10 Good

"Need upgrade lots old cabinet smells moisture on the rooms"

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel and have stayed here three times. We deeply regret their decision to become an all inclusive this Spring. Puerto Vallarta is a great place to go out to eat and enjoy the town, we are not interested in staying in the hotel all the time or paying for food we wont eat. I hope they reconsider this decision, we would return if they did."

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Nice food! Very friendly stuff "

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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 a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Garza Blanca Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mismaloya. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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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)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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

Playa Palmares

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Palmares during your trip to Puerto Vallarta? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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

Los Arcos

9.0/10 (8,219 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Arcos, a lovely green space in Mismaloya. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Zebras in a sandy enclosure with a rocky border.

Vallarta Zoo

7.4/10 (507 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Vallarta Zoo during your trip to Mismaloya. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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

Playa Mismaloya

8.6/10 (3,083 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Mismaloya during your travels in Mismaloya? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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Punta Negra Beach

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Punta Negra Beach during your trip to South Zone? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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El Eden

8.4/10 (911 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore El Eden, a lovely green space in Puerto Vallarta. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Esmerelda?

Playa Esmerelda is located in Mismaloya. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 156 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Esmerelda?

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this property offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Playa Esmerelda. Other good options close by include Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only and Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa.

How many hotels are there near Playa Esmerelda?

Expedia has 156 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Esmerelda.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Esmerelda, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Playa Esmerelda.

What can I see and do near Playa Esmerelda?

You'll want to browse the collections at Manuel Lepe House Museum, Museo del Cuale, and Naval Historic Museum. Learn about local history at Malecon and Casa de la Malinche. You can enjoy live performances at Act ll Entertainment Stages and Los Arcos Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Playa Esmerelda hotels

1. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

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

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

5. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

6. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

7. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

10. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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

12. River Park Hotel

13. Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

14. Casa Chevere

15. Tres Marias Luxury Suites - Adults Only

16. Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

17. Spanish Moon

18. Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

19. BellView Hotel Boutique

20. Hacienda San Angel

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Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

Barcelo Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Other attractions near Playa Esmerelda

Garza Blanca Beach

Playa Gemelas

Playa Palmares

Los Arcos

Vallarta Zoo

Playa Mismaloya

Punta Negra Beach

El Eden

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