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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa	5.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,304 reviews	View
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 3,037 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Zone

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent pier, clear blue waters, and a beach area with umbrellas and palm trees.

Romantic Zone

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.

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A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise hotels, and a clear blue sea.

Hotel Zone

Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Hotel Zone Beach and Cruise Ship Terminal.

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A coastal city with a prominent bridge, a beach, and numerous boats on the water.

Emiliano Zapata

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

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A coastal promenade with a rocky shoreline, a calm sea, and a cityscape in the background.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Downtown Puerto Vallarta is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Malecon or Camarones Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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A marina with numerous boats, a lighthouse, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Marina Vallarta

Travellers to Marina Vallarta praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.

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Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

8/10 Good

"Beach was great, pool was hot. Staff was ok, room service food was horrible. Room service to clean the room was horrible"

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Pasamos unas vacaciones en familia muy agradables. Desde nuestra llegada el personal se portó excelente durante el proceso de checkin, reservaciones para cenas y atención general. El cuarto lo mantuvieron limpio y atendieron a todas nuestras peticiones. La comida fue muy variada y en su mayoría muy buena. Solo algunos platillos faltaron a los estándares pero en general los restaurantes Los Arcos, Don Quijote y Capri ofrecieron excedentes cenas. Los bares cuentan con bartenders experimentados y que pueden preparar un buen trago. Las albercas bien y la playa excelente para nadar, además del servicio gratis de kayak. Definitivamente lo recomiendo para vacaciones familiares o con niños."

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful time at this resort! The rooms were big and very nice. This place is very kid friendly! The staff was amazing! Don’t have a single complaint about the service. I’ve seen a few negative reviews about the food but we all loved it! Every night for dinner, they’d switch it up. One night was Oriental night, Italian the next, Tex-Mex…. Absolutely delicious. The beach was breathtaking, crystal clear water and they had servers on the beach who’d bring you drinks. They were amazing! The only negative thing I can say, was that there was construction on one side of the resort. The seafood restaurant was closed because of this as well at the second pool. Wish we would’ve been informed about this when we booked. Overall we really enjoyed it and can’t wait to go back someday."

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel and have stayed here three times. We deeply regret their decision to become an all inclusive this Spring. Puerto Vallarta is a great place to go out to eat and enjoy the town, we are not interested in staying in the hotel all the time or paying for food we wont eat. I hope they reconsider this decision, we would return if they did."

Frequently asked questions

What is South Zone like?

South Zone is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its bar scene and array of dining options. Are you looking for South Zone travel tips? Make sure that you visit Playa Esmerelda and Garza Blanca Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in South Zone?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta is one of the top choices for your stay in South Zone. This property is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Banderas, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only.

How many hotels are there in South Zone?

Expedia has 441 hotels and other accommodation options in South Zone to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Mismaloya area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Zone, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in South Zone.

What is there to do in this Mismaloya neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Playa Esmerelda, Garza Blanca Beach and Playa Gemelas while you're in South Zone. Playa Palmares and Playa Mismaloya are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Zone include Punta Negra Beach, Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo. When you're sightseeing in Mismaloya, El Eden and Playa Estaca are also worth a stop.

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Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Beachfront Dream Retreat With Pool, Tennis & gym Access - Washer/dryer, AC

Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

P V South Shore Luxury Accommodations

Garza Blanca Sanctuary All Inclusive

Pier 69 Beachfront Boutique Hotel Romance Zone Adults Only

The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon

Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta

Casa Maria Hotel Boutique & Gallery - Adults Only

Villa Divina Luxury Boutique – Adults Only

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Where to stay in South Zone

Romantic Zone

Hotel Zone

Emiliano Zapata

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Marina Vallarta

Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

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