Quinta Maria CortezvsPlaya Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Quinta Maria Cortez. Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa is ranked #7 in Puerto Vallarta with approval from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Quinta Maria Cortez
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
126 Calle Sagitario, Playa Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta 48390
From $145/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
 "Rooms are furnished with antiques and local art; most have kitchenettes or full kitchens, along with balconies." Full review
 "This exclusive resort south of town is perhaps Vallarta’s most atmospheric and sophisticated lodging." Full review
Upscale
 "On a quiet road in the posh Conchas Chinas area just south of central Puerto Vallarta, the two adjoining properties of Quinta Maria Cortez and Casa Tres Vidas offer a unique upscale lodging experience." Full review
Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
Olas Altas 380, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48280
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This hotel is recommended for its location: right on the beach and in the midst of Zona Romántica's restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
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Balcony rooms are the same price as those without, so ask for a balcony when booking.
 "This perennially popular hotel has a stellar location in the heart of Los Muertos Beach, central to the Olas Altas sidewalk-cafe action." Full review
Mid-Range
 "Los Arcos benefits from a prime location: It's planted on Puerto Vallarta's main beach, Playa del Sol, and is right smack in the middle of the Romantic Zone." Full review
 "For a large beach hotel, this place functions admirably. The recent renovations have given the property a streamlined colonial elegance." Full review
 "A longtime favorite on Playa Los Muertos, this small hotel, with a soaring lobby, occupies prime beach property." 
 "The best-equipped and most spacious of the beachfront hotels, with a lively social scene centred around the large pool and adjacent palapa restaurant."