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A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $381
$315 nightly
$381 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Explore the area

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Puerto Vallarta
  • Place, Garza Blanca Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Palmares
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Esmerelda
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Panoramic Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Junior Panoramic Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe, 1 cama King size, frente al oceano

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe, 1 cama King size, frente al oceano

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

A balcony with a hot tub, dining table, chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 4327 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea through a sliding door, and a ceiling fan.

Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 4209 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Penthouse Oceanfront

A modern dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Penthouse Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 3700 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Grand Penthouse

A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, modern furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

The Grand Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 5000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Ocean Front Two Queens

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Ocean Front Two Queens

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite Oceanview

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

One Bedroom Suite Oceanview

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite Panoramic

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining area, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

Two Bedroom Suite Panoramic

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Oceanfront King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a hammock.

Deluxe Oceanfront King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Vallarta

With a stay at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta (South Zone), you'll be steps from Bay of Banderas and Garza Blanca Beach. .This beach hostal is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Malecon and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Playa de los Muertos.

What's nearby

  • Garza Blanca Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Palmares - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Esmerelda - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Punta Negra Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Playa Gemelas - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amixtli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dao - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop at Hotel Mousai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aquazul Beach Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars (stocked with some free items). Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and Smart televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hostal include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Blanca Blue Restaurant, one of the hostal's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Blanca Blue Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Bocados STK Bites Meats - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Open daily.
Aqua Azul - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar serves lunch only. Open daily.
Hiroshi $ - This sushi bar overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Rooftop $ - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Cooking
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 35 per person
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Azul
  • Blanca Blue Restaurant
  • Bocados STK Bites Meats
  • Hiroshi $
  • The Rooftop $

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Beach yoga
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 11 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 35 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Blanca Garza
Garza Blanca
Garza Blanca Preserve
Garza Blanca Preserve Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Hotel Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort And Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort And Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, and the staff is absolutely amazing. Our concierge Modesta was wonderful!! She took care of everything from dinner reservations to spa and everything inbetween! Truly an amazing vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilmar

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
A view of the beach
On the river hike
Presentation is everything!
A carousel!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views good restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Paredes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Resort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach, pool, dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Garza Blanca many times and we always enjoy our stay. It’s a beautiful property and the restaurants are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and amazing property. Cleanliness was top notch. Súper great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and good food
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and always attentive. Our room was clean, well kept, and did not disappoint. Would highly recommend and plan on returning again some day. Loved every part of this experience with Garza Blanca!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, ease of transportation, amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, and beyond friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarkis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate property location grate staff can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filiberto Cedeno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruvicela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very nice, clean and well maintained.The Staff is very friendly, food is delicious.They have differents stunning restaurants.If you want to visit a beach outside the hotel you can board the bus crossing the street next to the hotel, it runs through several beaches and arrives at the Zona Romantica and Muertos Pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍😁
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gevork

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIA RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, excellent customer service! Definitely will return and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very beautiful place, the best hotel in town, grate staff, very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, staff is wonderful and service is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023