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Verana vs Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Verana. Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa scores 85 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and Jetsetter.

Verana
Verana
7 / 10
Calle Zaragoza No 404, Yelapa 48304
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge Concierge
"You reach its aeries by... riding up with your luggage on a burro. But the solitude, the laid-back vibe, and the hand-crushed strawberries in your daiquiri make it worth all the effort."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Understated luxury and an open-to-nature building design describe this eight-suite boutique property located in a jungle about an hour south of Vallarta." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Verana is a secluded retreat tucked in the hills overlooking sleepy Yelapa, a natural paradise with spectacular views of the tropical landscape and ocean before it." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This secluded boutique resort and spa overlooks the Bay of Banderas just south of Puerto Vallarta and can only be reached by boat."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The eco-friendly accommodations are simple, but have everything you need to relax in comfort, and the welcoming staff is on-hand to arrange picnics, mezcal classes, and fishing adventures"
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Advise the hotel in advance if you need mule assistance
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
8 / 10
Km 7.5 a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta 48390
From $319 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Cupping a small cove south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca epitomizes the kind of sunny serenity you'd expect from a five-star resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury resort stands on a secluded stretch of beach on Bahia Banderas’ south shore, which offers stunning views of the ocean and jungle-covered hills that surround it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Garza Blanca’s 79 hotel rooms and suites are some of the largest in Puerto Vallarta, all with dark wood furnishings, high-tech touches... and boldly colored accents." Full review
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If you don’t see your favorite dish on the menu, don’t be afraid to ask—often the chef will whip up special dishes upon request.
Star Service Star Service
"Designed for castaways with a hankering for the good life, this time-share operation is a lifestyle hotel with a fine staff and a pinch of luxury in the accommodations and common areas. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hollywood celebrities have stayed at this new and award-winning resort when visiting Puerto Vallarta for vacation—and it's no surprise why." Full review
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