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Our top choices for Playa Esmerelda hotels

4 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
5.0 star property
South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great weather, views and food. Highly recommend. "
United States
David
The price is NZ$1,047
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Exterior

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We had a great time! The resort is amazing - the staff members are absolutely wonderful, the rooms are large and beds/pillows comfortable, fun activities, lots of varieties of foosd!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$812
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Exterior

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
4.5 star property
South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,247 reviews)
"Staff was awesome. Rooms clean would stay there again. Very nice resort "
United States
Victoria
The price is NZ$737
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Exterior

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya
3.5 star property
South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Wonderful stay "
Canada
Lourdes
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya
Aerial view

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,096 reviews)
"Great resort. Rooms are massive, staff is friendly and food was good. "
Canada
Kim
The price is NZ$554
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Private beach, snorkelling, kayaking

Costa Sur Resort, Classico Collection By Sonesta

Costa Sur Resort, Classico Collection By Sonesta
5.0 star property
South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (147 reviews)
"Clean rooms, attentive staff and lovely private beach and a very warm pool "
Canada
Robert
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Costa Sur Resort, Classico Collection By Sonesta
Family Suite with 2 bedrooms and Large Terrace Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view

Costa Sur Resort & Spa

Costa Sur Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
South Zone, 3.2 km from Playa Esmerelda
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,324 reviews)
"Staff were very courteous!"
Canada
Krishna
Costa Sur Resort & Spa
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Canada
KEN
The price is NZ$653
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
5.0 star property
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (730 reviews)
"The food was amazing every single restaurant my favriote being DAO The staff was amazing I havnt encountered a more welcoming amazing staff When I travel to puerto Vallarta again I will not be staying anywhere else this hotel exceed my expectations 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
United States
Jolivet
The price is NZ$1,285
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Exterior

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only
5.0 star property
South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Khaled
The price is NZ$1,521
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Interior

Villa Divina Luxury Boutique – Adults Only

Villa Divina Luxury Boutique – Adults Only
4.0 star property
Conchas Chinas, 4.9 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Very friendly & helpful staff. Excellent restaurant & beautiful room."
United States
Gene
The price is NZ$761
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Villa Divina Luxury Boutique – Adults Only
1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms

Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms
4.0 star property
South Zone, 3.4 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"the view was wonderful, would stay again"
Canada
Geoffrey
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms
Exterior

Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Beautiful place, great staff, perfect location"
Canada
Jennifer
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast
Terrace/patio

Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only
4.0 star property
6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, staff was so friendly and food and drinks delicious "
United States
Tamara
The price is NZ$682
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only
Outdoor pool

River Park Hotel

River Park Hotel
4.0 star property
7.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Edward
River Park Hotel
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Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul

Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul
4.0 star property
Conchas Chinas, 5.1 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (548 reviews)
"Room was super clean, staff was very friendly and reliable. Rooms are great. I will definitely be staying here again."
United States
Madeleine
Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul
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V Azul Vallarta - Luxury Vacation Rental- Adults Only

V Azul Vallarta - Luxury Vacation Rental- Adults Only
3.5 star property
Amapas, 6 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (352 reviews)
"Staff was great! Rooms clean and have everything you need and the location is excellent!"
United States
Ronald
The price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
V Azul Vallarta - Luxury Vacation Rental- Adults Only
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive
4.5 star property
Conchas Chinas, 4.5 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,354 reviews)
"Amazing food! Great environment for families "
Canada
Saeed
The price is NZ$797
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive
Rooftop terrace

Nomada Boutique Habitat

Nomada Boutique Habitat
2.0 star property
Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Overall good service. Needs a restaurant."
Canada
Harshad
Nomada Boutique Habitat
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Tres Marias Luxury Suites - Adults Only

Tres Marias Luxury Suites - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Emiliano Zapata, 6.9 km from Playa Esmerelda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great location private very nice beds"
Canada
Christopher
Tres Marias Luxury Suites - Adults Only
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Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"Very friendly staff. View from room."
Kelsey 7-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Hotels near other Playa Esmerelda attractions

Garza Blanca Beach in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Garza Blanca Beach

4.3/5 (869 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garza Blanca Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mismaloya. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Aerial view of Las Gemelas beach in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Playa Gemelas

4.2/5 (637 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free 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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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, take a look at the 157 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Esmerelda?
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. It's located just a short 0.3 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 - All Inclusive.
How many hotels are there near Playa Esmerelda?
Expedia has 157 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "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.