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An infinity pool with white lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and distant mountains.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach with umbrellas, and a mountainous backdrop.

Two people sitting on patterned bean bags with a view of a coastal cityscape and mountains during sunset.

A resort with multiple buildings, a pool area, and a beach.

1. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Ana

€515

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

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.

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Cynthia

€335

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A resort with a large building, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows with a view, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A hotel with a beachfront location, surrounded by mountains, and featuring a pool area.

A balcony with wicker chairs and red cushions, overlooking a beach with rocky formations and clear blue water.

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

South Zone, 2.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

YANN

€380

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A thatched-roof building with a geometric interior structure, surrounded by tropical plants.

A balcony with a view of a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a bookshelf in the background, and various dishes and drinks on the tables.

A resort with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a multi-story building with balconies.

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

South Zone, 2.9 km from Playa Esmerelda

Janelle

€64

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A beachside view with clear waters, a palm tree, and a row of sun loungers along the shore.

A table with plates of food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of juice on a deck with a view of the ocean and rocks.

A resort with a large pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

5. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

South Zone, 3.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

AnA

€203

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach with clear turquoise water, a rocky breakwater, and a person paddleboarding.

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A beachside bar with a thatched roof, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a rocky shoreline and the sea. There is a table with chairs and a glass top, and a small plant on the table.

6. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

elizabeth

€230

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and beach access.

A spa setting with a person lying on a bed, a candle, and a vase with flowers.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area surrounded by palm trees.

A table set with a lobster dish, wine glasses, and a view of the sea.

7. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 3.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

Elizabeth Garcia

€195

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A resort with a large swimming pool, beachside lounge chairs, and a hotel building with multiple balconies.

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a forested area with buildings in the background.

A balcony with a view of turquoise waters and a boat.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a view of the sea.

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

iris

€224

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

3 km from Playa Esmerelda

€30

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A resort pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a dome roof.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple high-rise buildings, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.

A spacious living area with a glass-top coffee table, colorful chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A luxurious indoor pool area with clear views of the ocean, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

10. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

South Zone, 0.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Paul

€608

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A woman sitting by a pool with a fruit and drink tray beside her.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal resort with multiple high-rise buildings, a beach, and lush green hills in the background.

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

South Zone, 0.7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Kim

€771

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and a TV.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a view of a lake.

A tropical resort with thatched-roof structures, hanging wicker baskets, and lush greenery.

12. Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda

Tracy

€174

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with people, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A balcony with a view of a lush green valley and mountains.

A modern lobby with a wooden table, a white cushioned chair, and a potted plant.

A spacious indoor area with stone pillars, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

13. River Park Hotel

7.6 km from Playa Esmerelda

Edward

€116

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a black sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large painting of a rose on the wall, and a potted plant in the corner.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

14. Casa Chevere

Alta Vista, 6.8 km from Playa Esmerelda

Jorge

€107

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of greenery, and a small table.

15. AlilaHolidays at Avalon Condominiums

Amapas, 6.1 km from Playa Esmerelda

€694

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A terrace with wooden lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a residential area with buildings and a clear sky.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a water dispenser, and a tiled backsplash.

A spacious living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a view through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a potted plant.

16. Spanish Moon

Emiliano Zapata, 7.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Roy

€50

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A multi-level outdoor patio with stone walls, potted plants, and a dining area.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A spiral staircase with a metal railing, a wicker sofa with colorful cushions, and a potted plant in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

17. Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

Amapas, 6.4 km from Playa Esmerelda

Gideon

€84

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A street with multi-story buildings, a red car parked on the side, and a woman sitting on a bench.

An elevator with a metallic finish, flanked by a stone wall and a tiled wall with a staircase leading up.

A restaurant with stone walls, indoor plants, and a variety of seating arrangements.

18. Hotel Porto Allegro - Near Malecon

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7 km from Playa Esmerelda

Rodrigo Rocha

€61

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A courtyard with a mural, outdoor seating, and a staircase.

A lounge area with a mural, lounge chairs, and a staircase.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a beach, numerous buildings, and a prominent pier structure.

A building with a balcony, potted plants, and flags.

19. ZonaZ Boutique Hotel

Amapas, 6.3 km from Playa Esmerelda

Ryan

€85

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious indoor swimming pool with a view of a cityscape through open windows.

An ornate hallway with a chandelier, a patterned ceiling, and a statue of a dog.

A balcony with a round table and wicker chairs, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

A stone staircase with a decorative railing, leading to a higher level.

20. Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

Downtown Puerto Vallarta, 7.2 km from Playa Esmerelda

Teilyn

€411

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Esmerelda

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta	8.8 Excellent 1,315 reviews	View
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort	8.2 Very good 1,375 reviews	View

Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service!"

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

10/10 Excellent

"Urgente cambien las Sombrillas de la Playa y los camastros. Todo está muy deteriorado. Las cortinas del buffet y habitaciones muy viejas. El a/c ruidoso y a veces no enfriaba. Comento esto para q el Hotel no pierda su majestuosidad del 2019."

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Great resort, great staff and great beach view. This place has the best sunset view from hotel room and restaurant."

Luxury Villa on the Best Swimming Beach in Puerto Vallarta w/ Full Staff & Pool

10/10 Excellent

"You can not a better vacation house. This is the second time our large family of 19 stayed at the house. You can not beat the pool on the beautiful beach. The staff are absolutely amazing. They take care of you- it’s a true vacation. Two meals a day, no dish duty, a pitchers of margaritas brought to the pool side for the adults and pins colada for the kids. House has plenty of room and all the walls are thick so you don’t hear every noise. They help help arrange everything you need from transfers, in house massages, and excursions. It is just magical. Can’t wait to go back again. We also had a medical emergency with a family member when we were there. The staff helped get the ambulance and even rode with us to help translate. They truly take care of you and will be forever grateful to them."

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property"

Private villa- 3 bdrm & 4 bath with ocean views and new private infinity pool

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was absolutely perfect. Our host Ken was extremely helpful, accommodating and responsive to every message. The Villa was beyond stunning. Every bedroom was comfortable and spacious. We cannot wait to go back as soon as we can to enjoy the spectacular views and infinity pool. The villa caretaker team was amazing as well."

Puerto Vallarta Beachfront Condo- great Oceanview, White sand Beaches, AC, Pool

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a great stay. The view from the room was beautiful. Beds were comfortable. Air conditioning worked great. Host was very responsive with any questions I had. Would definitely recommend."

Amazing Oceanfront Puerto Vallarta Studio condo from 70 a night.

10/10 Excellent

"Property was great. Great view, a little noisy outside. But that was OK, Matt's a nice guy communicates well."

Oceanfront Condo On The Beach With Panoramic Views

10/10 Excellent

"The property, the beach, and the location were fantastic! It’s very easy to get an Uber or a taxi to get into town."

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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 top-notch restaurants.

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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.

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 158 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 158 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.

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Our top choices for Playa Esmerelda hotels

1. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

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

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

5. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

6. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

7. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

8. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

9. Casa ANTAHKARANA

10. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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

12. Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

13. River Park Hotel

14. Casa Chevere

15. AlilaHolidays at Avalon Condominiums

16. Spanish Moon

17. Villa Lola - an Adults Only Bed & Breakfast

18. Hotel Porto Allegro - Near Malecon

19. ZonaZ Boutique Hotel

20. Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

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Top Playa Esmerelda Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Luxury Villa on the Best Swimming Beach in Puerto Vallarta w/ Full Staff & Pool

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Private villa- 3 bdrm & 4 bath with ocean views and new private infinity pool

Puerto Vallarta Beachfront Condo- great Oceanview, White sand Beaches, AC, Pool

Amazing Oceanfront Puerto Vallarta Studio condo from 70 a night.

Oceanfront Condo On The Beach With Panoramic Views

Other attractions near Playa Esmerelda

Garza Blanca Beach

Playa Gemelas

Playa Palmares

Los Arcos

Vallarta Zoo

Playa Mismaloya

Punta Negra Beach

El Eden

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