South Zone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Great Resort
The lovely Dreams Hotel Puerto Vallarta before it got bought out by the Hyatt. I wonder what it looks like now.....
View to the north..
Arches national park In the background... Los Arcos..
Cloudy day...

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Our pick of the best South Zone Hotel Deals

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera Sur Puerto Vallarta
The price is NZ$483 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$483
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,085 reviews)
Great resort away from downtown PV though

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad Km 4.5 Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$753 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$753
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,243 reviews)
We had such a great time. The property is spread across the beach so that every room has ocean and pool view. Asian restaurant, Italian restaurant, Sushi restaurant, Steak House, Mexican restaurant, the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner buffet (Velas) they were all delicious. There’s an adult pool with swim ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad KM 8.5, Zona Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$481 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$481
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
We were given the North Tower and we had a few bugs but nothing that really bothered us. Made sure to keep food in fridge and not out. No sun at pools until late and very hard to get a chair by the pool as there are none on the beach. Quite crowded. Food was good. Kids club was ok - we just sat around ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

5 out of 5
Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 7.5 Puerto Vallarta
The price is NZ$1,169 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$1,169
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
This hotel is beautifully located right by the ocean, offering stunning views and a very relaxing atmosphere. The room was exceptionally large and spacious, with a private spa on the balcony and an incredible view of the sea. The property features several swimming pools, including a breathtaking ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Costa Sur Resort & Spa

Costa Sur Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,327 reviews)
Great Staff and Stay!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Costa Sur Resort & Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Km 8 Carretera Barra de Navidad Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is NZ$1,394 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$1,394
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
No credit to offset the closed restaurants for an all inclusive and only buffet was offered.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around South Zone

Discovered it as I was walking along the coast

Conchas Chinas

5/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Conchas Chinas is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Conchas Chinas Beach and Bay of Banderas.

Conchas Chinas
deep dive #Adventure

Amapas

If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

Amapas
Puerto Vallarta city Old town in the romantic zone

Romantic Zone

5/5(4 area reviews)

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas.

Romantic Zone
Beautiful view of the Olas Altas area in Puerto Vallarta

Alta Vista

While there might not be top attractions in Alta Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Playa de los Muertos.

Alta Vista
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Benito Juárez

While there might not be top attractions in Benito Juárez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Playa de los Muertos.

Benito Juárez
Great vacation place

Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island.

Emiliano Zapata


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