The Best Puerto Vallarta Hotels in Mexico for Wellness-Focused Travel
- GSS Staff
- Dec 12, 2025
- 5 min read
Puerto Vallarta and the wider Bahía de Banderas region (including Nuevo Vallarta and Punta de Mita) are home to some of Mexico’s most impressive wellness resorts. Beyond the beaches and margaritas, this coastline has AAA Five Diamond properties, Forbes-recognized spas, award-winning treatments, and design-forward hotels that consistently appear in high-end lifestyle magazines.
It’s also a region with strong Mexican hospitality brands, chain hotels you can book with points, and kitchen-equipped suites perfect for families or longer stays. This guide keeps things practical and wellness-forward, focusing on:
Resorts with meaningful spa and hydrotherapy programs
Chain hotels that offer reliability and point benefits
Suites and residences with kitchens
A mix of Puerto Vallarta Proper, Nuevo Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit, and Punta de Mita
PUERTO VALLARTA PROPER: ZONA ROMÁNTICA, SOUTH SHORE & MARINA
If you want a grown-up, modern, architecturally bold escape, Hotel Mousai delivers. Perched on the jungle hillside just south of Puerto Vallarta, it has a rooftop infinity pool, contemporary suites with private plunge pools, and a spa that’s as stylish as the rest of the hotel.
Best for: Couples, wellness-centric adults, design lovers
Wellness highlights: Rooftop lounging, panoramic movement space, access to Garza Blanca’s nature trails, and refined spa rituals.
2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa – Family-Friendly Suites + Kitchens
Garza Blanca brings the same natural beauty as Mousai but with a family-friendly atmosphere. The resort sits within a lush preserve, offering spacious suites (many with kitchenettes), multiple pools, and one of the best jungle-meets-ocean locations in the region.
Best for: Families, extended stays, travelers who want cooking facilities
Wellness highlights: Nature trails, spa, quiet reading corners, and bay-front pools.
3. Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences – Hilltop Calm & Kitchens
High above Conchas Chinas, Grand Miramar offers residences with kitchenettes, sweeping bay views, and a serene atmosphere. If you want space, privacy, and a slower pace, this is the spot.
Best for: Longer stays, families, couples wanting space
Wellness highlights: Spa Miramar, panoramic pools, meditative hillside setting.
4. Casa Velas – Adults-Only, Boutique, Awarded Spa
Casa Velas is a peaceful, boutique, adults-only escape near Marina Vallarta. Known for its high-level service and beautifully maintained grounds, this hidden gem frequently appears on “best all-inclusive” lists.
Best for: Couples, quiet escapes, wellness weekends
Wellness highlights: Garden spa, private pools, golf access, and sanctuary-like vibes.
5. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa – Trusted Chain + Excellent Spa
A consistently well-reviewed beachfront resort in Marina Vallarta, the Marriott offers the reliability of a global chain with a spa that’s genuinely strong for the price range.
Best for: Families, Bonvoy members, convenience travelers
Wellness highlights: Spa, beachfront pool, and shady relaxation spaces.
6. The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta – Palm-Filled Calm
Set on a huge palm grove, the Westin offers chain comfort with a resort-style environment. Rooms are light-filled, pools are expansive, and the spa is solid for the mid-range price point.
Best for: Chain loyalists, wellness-lite travelers
Wellness highlights: Fitness paths, spa, greenery everywhere.
7. Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta – Mexican-Chains Favorite
A long-standing favorite among Mexican families and repeat guests, Fiesta Americana delivers friendly service, authentic hospitality, and a surprisingly well-reviewed spa for an all-inclusive in this category.
Best for: Families, bilingual travelers, groups
Wellness highlights: Beach lounging, spa treatments, calm pool areas.
8. Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa – Kitchens + Affordability
For those who prefer condo-style comfort with resort amenities, Villa del Palmar offers kitchen-equipped suites, multiple pools, and a beachfront location.
Best for: Longer stays, budget-conscious families
Wellness highlights: Spa, wellness-friendly suites, ability to self-cater.
Almar is Puerto Vallarta’s premier LGBTQ+ beachfront resort, offering a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere paired with luxury rooms, rooftop pools, and ocean views.
Best for: LGBTQ+ travelers, groups, social wellness
Wellness highlights: Beach club rest days, ocean-view lounging, inclusive energy.
NUEVO VALLARTA & RIVIERA NAYARIT: BIG SPAS & ALL-INCLUSIVE EASE
10. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – The Wellness Flagship
Grand Velas is the gold standard all-inclusive in the region. Expect large suites, exceptional service, and a serious hydrotherapy circuit that makes this property a wellness destination in its own right.
Best for: Spa lovers, couples, luxury all-inclusive travelers
Wellness highlights: Multi-step hydrotherapy, signature treatments, mindful food menus.
11. Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Family-Friendly Wellness + Surf
North of Nuevo Vallarta, Dreams Bahia Mita blends oceanfront fun, surf access, and a full-service spa. The resort’s modern design and family-oriented layout make it a strong all-rounder.
Best for: Families, surf-curious travelers
Wellness highlights: Spa, sunrise beach walks, surf lessons.
12. Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive – Chain Reliability + Spa
The Hilton sits dramatically along the cliffs with wide ocean views and a strong eforea spa offering hydrotherapy and well-designed treatment rooms.
Best for: Couples, Hilton loyalists
Wellness highlights: Hydrotherapy, adults-only wing, calm ocean-facing relaxation areas.
PUNTA DE MITA: HIGH-END WELLNESS ON A PRIVATE PENINSULA
13. Conrad Punta de Mita – Indigenous-Inspired Rituals
Conrad Punta de Mita blends modern luxury with Wixárika (Huichol) cultural elements, including temazcal ceremonies and treatments rooted in Indigenous traditions—rare and meaningful if you’re looking for depth, not just pampering.
Best for: Cultural wellness, seekers of ritual-based treatments
Wellness highlights: Temazcal, shaman-led experiences, beachfront yoga.
14. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita – Apuane Spa & Quiet Luxury
Four Seasons Punta Mita is a benchmark for refined wellness travel. Its Apuane Spa is known for sophisticated treatments, natural materials, and a calming ambiance throughout the resort.
Best for: Milestone trips, luxury travelers
Wellness highlights: Spa rituals, quiet beaches, exceptional service.
15. St. Regis Punta Mita – Remède Spa & Restraint Luxury
Known for its understated elegance, St. Regis Punta Mita offers garden-style pathways, private terraces, and a Remède Spa recognized for its depth of treatments and tranquil spaces.
Best for: Honeymoons, restorative long weekends
Wellness highlights: Signature spa journeys, personalized service, private beaches.
Which Puerto Vallarta–Area Hotel Fits Your Travel Style?
For serious spa and wellness programming: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Conrad Punta de Mita, Four Seasons Punta Mita, St. Regis Punta Mita, Casa Velas.
For adults-only serenity: Hotel Mousai, Casa Velas, Hilton Vallarta Riviera (adults area), Almar Resort.
For families + kitchens: Garza Blanca, Grand Miramar, Villa del Palmar, Dreams Bahia Mita, Fiesta Americana.
For chain-loyal travelers: Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Westin Puerto Vallarta, Hilton Vallarta Riviera, Dreams Bahia Mita, Four Seasons / St. Regis Punta Mita.
