Why We Love This Deal
We’ve negotiated stays up to 40% off throughout 2019 at this 5-star oceanfront resort, including breakfast and a free upgrade to a Junior Suite for some extra room to spread out.
What’s Included
- $139 per night … most dates through July 14 and Aug. 13 – Dec. 22
- $175 per night … July 15 – Aug. 12; Nov. 25-30
- Stay in a Junior Panorama Suite, a free upgrade over the Deluxe Studio rooms
- Daily breakfast for two (reg. $50)
- A $30 resort credit (per room, per stay)
- Bring the family or a few friends — we’ve also negotiated discounts in spacious Two Bedroom Suites
- All-Inclusive rates are also discounted, starting at $290 per night
What You Need to Know
- Price based on up to two guests sharing a room; higher rates apply for additional guests
- Children 12 and under stay free of charge when using existing bedding
- These rates are refundable; book now and cancel later, if necessary
- No resort fee
- Wi-Fi is free
- Parking is complimentary
- Not pet-friendly; service animals only
- For more details, see “Policies” and “Amenities” sections
Why We Love This Hotel
- The property sits on a lush nature preserve south of Puerto Vallarta with the Pacific Ocean on one side, the Sierra Madre Mountains on the other
- Rooms are great for families and have a terrace and living area; suites are even larger
- An infinity pool pours down toward a private beach
- Celebrities including Anna Kendrick, Vanessa Williams and Eva Longoria have vacationed at Garza Blanca
Overview
This family-friendly luxury resort is “one of the region’s top luxury options” and “a strong choice for both families and couples” The property sits just 10 miles south of downtown Puerto Vallarta but feels secluded and tranquil, spreading its 165 rooms and suites across an 85-acre oceanfront nature preserve with tropical gardens and palm trees.
Deluxe Rooms are spacious and include a walk-in closet and one king or two queen beds. All rooms also feature sweeping ocean views, flat-screen TVs and an open-air balcony with a hammock. Junior Suites have one King bed and nearly 1,000 square feet of space, including a separate living area plus a free-standing bathtub near the terrace so you can soak while overlooking the bay; upgrading to an Ultra Junior Suite gets you to a higher floor which means even better views.
The sprawling resort complex gently descends a hill toward a private beachfront (which is quite swimmable, unlike a number of other Vallarta destinations). Three pools including an infinity-edge pool sit along the patio, where beds, hammocks and lounge chairs are within range of an alfresco bar and lounge. Kids are well taken care of here — there are tons of activities like cupcake decorating, face painting, bracelet making, origami classes and more.
Dining options include the BocaDos steakhouse, which opens to a terrace where ocean views are framed by torches, while the Blanca Blue restaurant and lounge serves fine-dining Mexican cuisine. After 6 p.m., guests of Garza Blanca also have access to cocktails and stunning views at the rooftop bar at the 5-star Hotel Mousai. Don’t worry about walking up and down the hills throughout the resort — there’s a trolley that regularly circulates throughout the property, getting guests where they need to go quickly and safely.
