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Our top choices for Playa Esmerelda hotels

1. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Anooshirvan
RM2,092
RM2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Cynthia
RM1,288
RM1,559 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

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

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Jose Roberto
RM1,275
RM1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

4. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda
Canada
Annalise
RM762
RM922 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

5. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya
South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Maida
RM247
RM299 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

6. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort
South Zone, 3.2 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
AnA
RM795
RM962 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

7. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta
South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Erika
RM892
RM1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
iris
RM901
RM1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

Casa ANTAHKARANA
3 km from Playa Esmerelda
RM139
RM168 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Casa ANTAHKARANA

10. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Elina
RM2,156
RM2,609 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only
South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Arturo
RM3,093
RM3,742 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

12. Alexandross Hostel BnB

Alexandross Hostel BnB
Emiliano Zapata, 6.9 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Julius
RM117
RM142 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Alexandross Hostel BnB

13. Hotel Gaviota Vallarta

Hotel Gaviota Vallarta
Emiliano Zapata, 6.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
RM508
RM689 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hotel Gaviota Vallarta

14. River Park Hotel

River Park Hotel
7.6 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Edward
RM449
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
River Park Hotel

15. Casa Chevere

Casa Chevere
Alta Vista, 6.8 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Jorge
RM350
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa Chevere

16. Spanish Moon

Spanish Moon
Emiliano Zapata, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Leonardo
RM194
RM235 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Spanish Moon

17. Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast
Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda
Mexico
Gideon
RM291
RM352 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

18. Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon
Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.2 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Stephanie
RM1,411
RM1,778 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

19. Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel

Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel
Emiliano Zapata, 6.7 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Kamaljit
RM457
RM655 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Casa Nicole Boutique Hotel

20. BellView Hotel Boutique

BellView Hotel Boutique
Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda
United States
Jason
RM748
RM905 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
BellView Hotel Boutique
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Esmerelda

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
4 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
8.8
Excellent
1,318 reviews
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Aerial view
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
8.2
Very good
3,043 reviews
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Exterior
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya
8.2
Very good
1,000 reviews
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Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Love everything from yoga to open bar to room service staff is amazing"
olinda 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments - All Inclusive

Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"It was great. Close to El Malecon"
Miguel 7-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments - All Inclusive
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is outstanding. Our butlers spoiled us (Diego and Daniel) The pool staff on the south tower are so attentive, nice, and again spoil us. All the restaurants are unreal delish! We will be there 2-3 times a year"
Robert 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and Awesome pools"
Miguel 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was so beautiful and spacious and we had a large private balcony overlooking lush landscape with a gorgeous view of the ocean! The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was amazing."
Wanda 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hospitalit, cleanliness and speed of service."
Kenneth 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Lo recomendamos Todo súper bien"
bertha 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

10/10 Excellent
"Good service"
Jose Jesus Garcia 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

8/10 Good
"I hope the ping pong table and otter activities last longer for the public"
Francisco 6-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Other attractions near Playa Esmerelda

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 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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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 care-free afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
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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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
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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 through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
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Zebras in a sandy enclosure with a rocky border.
Photo by Alisha Robar

Vallarta Zoo

7.4/10 (507 reviews)
Visit the animals who live at Vallarta Zoo during your trip to Mismaloya. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic 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 care-free afternoon at Playa Mismaloya during your travels in Mismaloya? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit 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 visit 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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit 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 162 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 162 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.