Is Puerto Vallarta better than Los Cabos?

Puerto Vallarta is generally less opulent compared to Cabo San Lucas. Also, Cabo is much more centralized while Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita are more sprawled out. Cabo is generally more expensive than Puerto Vallarta, as well.

What is the best month to visit Puerto Vallarta?

The best month to visit Puerto Vallarta and capture the fewest crowds and the best weather is anywhere from April to June. The weather is pleasant and shoulder season rates are at their lowest.

What are the coldest months in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

The coldest months in Puerto Vallarta are January and February. In January, the low is around 62 degrees and the high is around 84 degrees. In February, the low is around 61 degrees and the high is around 85 degrees.

What is the rainiest month in Puerto Vallarta?

The rainiest months in Puerto Vallarta are July to September, of which September usually has the highest rainfall overall.

What are the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta that you can book using points?

The best hotels in Puerto Vallarta that you can book using points are: The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort W Punta de Mita Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Las Alamandas Resort Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Conrad Punta de Mita Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center

The 9 Best Puerto Vallarta Hotels To Book With Points [for Max Value]

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s charming beach towns. If you enjoy white sand beaches, a charming small-town feel, gastronomy, and Mexican culture, this city should definitely be on your wish list.

In addition to having beautiful beaches, fantastic marine ecosystems, watersports centers, and turquoise-blue water, there are plenty of sights to see, such as Los Arcos, El Malecón, and Vallarta Botanical Gardens.

In this guide, we’ll show you some of the highest-value redemptions you can make for reward stays in luxury hotels and resorts across the major hotel chains.

Let’s get into it!

Table of contents

The 7 Best Value Puerto Vallarta Hotels
2 Best Value All-Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Hotels
- Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta (World of Hyatt)
- Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort (Hilton Honors)
Earn Hotel Points To Redeem in Puerto Vallarta
Final Thoughts

Table of Contents

The 7 Best Value Puerto Vallarta Hotels
2 Best Value All-Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Hotels
- 8. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta (World of Hyatt)
- 9. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort (Hilton Honors)
Earn Hotel Points To Redeem in Puerto Vallarta
Final Thoughts

The 7 Best Value Puerto Vallarta Hotels

To compile this guide, we examined hotels from Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy.

Unfortunately, no IHG-branded properties made the cut due to low redemption value.

Not to worry, because we’ve put together 9 hotels (including 2 all-inclusive properties) in Puerto Vallarta that’ll get you tremendous value for your hard-earned points!

Hot Tip: Many hotels in Puerto Vallarta now offer either free COVID-19 testing or tests for a fee. Travelers will also find testing sites at medical facilities around the region where they can receive the necessary tests for their travel back to the U.S. To see a list of these locations (including hotels), visit the Visit Puerto Vallarta website.

1. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort (Marriott Bonvoy)

Our winning resort is The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, located in nearby Punta de Mita, around 30 miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta and 15 miles from Bucerias, a famous seaside village.

The St. Regis Punta Mita is situated on 22 acres on a lush peninsula, offering guests a serene hideaway at this exclusive resort with incredible service, including the signature St. Regis Butler Service.

Each of the standard rooms starts at 600 square feet large, contains top-shelf bedding and linens to accompany the king bed or 2 queen beds, and has tropical garden views. The room contains floor-to-ceiling windows, a furnished terrace, a desk, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and coffee and tea facilities.

Relax in the marble spa bathroom with a deep-soaking bathtub, double vanities, a walk-in rain shower, a lighted makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer, and more.

Indulge in the beachside seafood restaurant, the signature AAA Five Diamond Awarded Mexican restaurant, and 4 other dining options.

Here, you’ll find a spa, a gym, multiple pools (some are kid-friendly), pristine stretches of private white-sand beach, 2 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, tennis courts, and a kids’ club!

Average Marriott Bonvoy Points Required: 70,000 to 100,000

Cash Rate: $770 to $2,500 ($1,400 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 2.5 cents per point

Hot Tip: The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is one of the best hotels to book with points in all of Mexico, not just Puerto Vallarta!

2. W Punta de Mita (Marriott Bonvoy)

If The St. Regis Punta Mita is sold out or you’re looking for a superb luxury resort without insane opulence, the W Punta de Mita has got you covered!

More than anything, this resort is a chic resort getaway catering to those into the “South Beach” vibe — the complex is 5 miles from Manzanilla Beach and less than 7 miles from Litibu Golf Course.

Each of the colorful rooms is appointed with a furnished balcony/terrace, a choice of 1 king bed or 2 double beds, views of the lush jungle, and floor-to-ceiling windows. To get even more specific, each room is also at least 661 square feet in size and has a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and lots of closet space.

The bathroom is appointed with a separate bathtub and shower, twin vanities, bathrobes, a lighted makeup mirror, a hairdryer, and much more.

There are 5 restaurants and a WET Deck cocktail bar available for your enjoyment. You’ll find amenities like a 24/7, adults-only heated outdoor pool, another beachside pool with 2 hot tubs, as well as a spa, a fitness center, direct beach access, and event space.

Average Marriott Bonvoy Points Required: 50,000 to 70,000

Cash Rate: $400 to $1,100 ($500 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 1.6 cents per point

3. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa (Marriott Bonvoy)

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is a 4-star luxury hotel overlooking the Bay of Banderas and is our first property in Puerto Vallarta proper — it’s a 3-minute walk from Marina Vallarta and a little more than a mile from Costalegre’s beaches and bays.

Each standard room measures at least 366 square feet large and has either 1 king bed or 2 double beds, plus a furnished balcony, a sofa bed, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, coffee and tea machines, a desk, and garden views.

When you check out the marble bathroom, you’ll find a walk-in shower, a single vanity with a bright LED-backlit mirror, bathrobes, Thann bath products, and a hairdryer.

In total, there are 7 dining options: 3 full-service restaurants, 3 bars (1 swim-up bar), and a grab-and-go coffee shop.

To make your stay enjoyable, you can check out the heated infinity pool, private access to El Salado Beach, the heated indoor adults-only lap pool, the heated outdoor kids’ club pool, hot tubs, the gym, the spa with a steam room, and more.

Average Marriott Bonvoy Points Required: 40,000 to 60,000

Cash Rate: $125 to $450 ($250 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 0.8 cents per point

Hot Tip: If you’re flying into Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, don’t miss our guide to the best ways to fly to Mexico with points and miles.

4. Las Alamandas Resort (World of Hyatt)

Las Alamandas Resort is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property, and it happens to be a World of Hyatt partner, which is phenomenal!

This secret resort is set on a 1,500-acre nature preserve less than 3 miles from Highway 200 and 8 miles from Perula.

The entire property has just 16 suites — all of them are at least 750 square feet large and have a king bed, a furnished veranda with a hammock and space for alfresco dining, a sitting area with 2 armchairs, a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, and a full minibar.

The bathrooms contain twin vanities, a deep soaking bathtub, a walk-in rain shower, a separate toilet room, and bathrobes.

In addition, this resort has 3 restaurants include a rooftop bar, as well as a spa, tennis courts, a fitness center, a private landing strip, a kids’ club, an outdoor pool, and more.

World of Hyatt Points Required: 30,000

Cash Rate: $300 to $700 ($360 on average)

Points Value: Up to 2.3 cents per point

5. Conrad Punta de Mita (Hilton Honors)

Conrad Punta de Mita is one of Hilton Honors’s newest luxury properties — located just west of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Riviera Nayarit, this property has incredible natural beauty!

If you book a standard room, you’ll have the chance to choose between 1 king bed with a sofa bed or 2 queen beds — each room measures at least 650 square feet large and has a sitting area with a couch, a furnished patio, a minibar, Nespresso coffee amenities, tea, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and abundant closet space.

In the marble bathroom, you’ll spot a spacious walk-in shower, twin vanities, a separate toilet room, Shanghai Tang amenities, bathrobes, slippers, and more.

On the premises, you’ll embark on a culinary journey with 3 full-service restaurants, 1 lounge, multiple pool bars, and a coffee shop! Other amenities at this posh, brand-new resort include a spa, a 24/7 gym, tennis courts, watersports, 2 miles of private white-sand beach, a kids’ club, a game room, and event space.

Hilton Honors Points Required: ~95,000

Cash Rate: $500 to $1,200 ($750 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 1.3 cents per point

6. The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta (Marriott Bonvoy)

Our next property is an exclusive complex set on nearly 15 acres of palm-lined land overlooking Banderas Bay. The property is also half a mile from Marina Vallarta.

Each cozy room has either 1 king bed or 2 double beds, at least partial ocean views, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Of course, the beds are Westin Heavenly Beds, and the other in-room amenities include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area with a loveseat, a furnished patio/balcony, a minibar, coffee and tea machines, and at least 581 square feet of space.

The marble bathroom houses a walk-in rain shower, a soaking bathtub, a single vanity, a separate toilet room, bathrobes, slippers, and Westin Heavenly Bath products.

There are 3 full-service restaurants, a spa, a gym, private cabanas available for a surcharge, a club lounge, 2 outdoor pools (1 with a swim-up bar), a kids’ club, 3 outdoor lighted grass tennis courts, table tennis, and volleyball! Event space is also bookable.

Average Marriott Bonvoy Points Required: 30,000 to 40,000

Cash Rate: $125 to $525 ($215 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 1.3 cents per point

7. Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center (Marriott Bonvoy)

Luxury resort view Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center. Image Credit: Christine Krzyszton

Our very last property, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, is a 4-star retreat situated along the Pacific Coast and is half a mile from the Malecón boardwalk and less than 5 miles from Vallarta Undersea scuba diving school.

In the standard rooms, you can choose between 1 king bed or 2 double beds — either way, the rooms are a minimum of 430 square feet large, are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, and have a sitting area with a couch, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a set of coffee and tea facilities, and a desk.

Within the bathroom, you’ll find a single vanity, a make-up mirror, marble tiling, a walk-in shower, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and more.

There are an astonishing 14 unique dining options, a full spa, a gym, tennis courts, private Las Glorias beach access, outdoor heated pools, and event space.

Average Marriott Bonvoy Points Required: 30,000 to 40,000

Cash Rate: $125 to $300 ($160 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 0.8 cents per point

Hot Tip: Considering spending your points on a stay in Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo) or Cancún, instead? Check out our local guides for more recommendations on properties you can book with points and miles!

2 Best Value All-Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Hotels

8. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta (World of Hyatt)

One of 2 all-inclusive resorts in this guide, the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta offers jam-packed value, especially for families looking to enjoy a luxury stay with as little money out of pocket as possible.

This resort is 2.5 miles from Parroquia du Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe and the famous Malecón Promenade.

You’ll find 335 rooms and suites here, all with garden and/or ocean views, work desks, minibars, coffee and tea, sitting areas with a couch, chairs, and a coffee table, and flat-screen TVs.

The designer bathroom is outfitted with a walk-in rain shower, a lighted make-up mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer.

There are 12 dining options to choose from, plus private dining! Complimentary activities include access to 5 infinity pools, 2 kiddie pools, an infinity hot tub, fitness classes at the gym, volleyball, soccer, kids’ club activities, kayaking, live entertainment, and more.

For an additional charge, you can book a spa treatment, rent a private cabana, or embark on an excursion or tour.

World of Hyatt Points Required: 21,000 to 29,000 points per night for double occupancy (10,500 to 14,500 points per night for each additional guest; maximum of 4 people per room)

Cash Rate: $250 to $750 ($350 on average) per night, based on double occupancy

Points Value: Up to 2.5 cents per point, based on double occupancy

Hot Tip: From adults-only opulence to family-friendly fun, check out the best all-inclusive resorts and hotel packages in Mexico.

9. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort (Hilton Honors)

The Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort offers an all-inclusive experience with 3 meals per day plus snacks and all non-premium brand liquor, draft beer, wine, and more.

This AAA Four-Diamond resort has rooms at least 370-square-feet large, plus spectacular views and a choice of 1 king bed or 2 double beds. Here, the in-room amenities are relatively standard: a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a desk, a private patio, and a bathroom with a single vanity, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet room.

The property houses a buffet breakfast restaurant, a traditional Italian restaurant, an authentic Mexican dinner restaurant, a sky bar, a laidback French fusion spot, a Mediterranean restaurant, a sushi bar, an all-day signature international restaurant, a snack bar, and a lobby bar.

You’ll find plenty of wellness amenities here, too, including a spa, a floatarium, nightly entertainment, direct ocean access, daily activities, non-motorized watersports, a gym, a kids’ club, and poolside waiter service!

Hilton Honors Points Required: 46,000 to 70,000

Cash Rate: $120 to $320 ($200 on average) per night

Points Value: Up to 0.5 cents per point

Earn Hotel Points To Redeem in Puerto Vallarta

In this list, we’ve included the best hotels to book in Puerto Vallarta using points — and while there was a solid balance among Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton properties, there were no IHG properties that made it onto the list.

So in this next section, we’ll show you the best ways to earn specific hotel points, starting with World of Hyatt.

World of Hyatt

The main credit card that you can use to accumulate World of Hyatt points directly is The World of Hyatt Credit Card issued by Chase. You can also opt to sign up for the business version of this card, the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card.

In addition to offering superb categories to earn Hyatt points, you can also enjoy a long list of valuable benefits, like 9x points per $1 spent at Hyatt, Discoverist status, and elite night credits.

Other Ways To Earn World of Hyatt Points

In addition to the World of Hyatt card, you can earn Hyatt points indirectly by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt.

This way, you can take advantage of the more relevant spending categories offered on Chase credit cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card.

Furthermore, if you have any of the 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards cards above, you can also amass Ultimate Rewards points by converting your rewards from the Chase Freedom Flex℠, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, Chase Freedom® card (no longer open for new applications), Ink Business Cash® Credit Card, and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card.

Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy has co-branded credit card relationships with American Express and Chase — each card offers a different set of benefits that will appeal to different traveler personas.

Other Ways To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points

If you’re short the required amount of points for a hotel redemption you want to make, fortunately, Marriott is an American Express transfer partner and a Chase transfer partner.

This is generally a bad idea due to the low redemption value you’ll get — instead, stick to credit card spending or staying at Marriott properties as the best way to earn lots of points.

Hilton Honors

Lastly, Hilton Honors rounds out our 3 loyalty programs discussed in this piece.

American Express is the exclusive credit card issuer of Hilton Honors co-branded credit cards.

Check out some of our favorite picks here, including a card that earns up to 14x points per $1 spent on eligible purchases!

Other Ways To Earn Hilton Honors Points

Since Hilton Honors points are so easy to earn through credit card spending, we recommend using that as your primary way to generate points.

If you need a few thousand more points to make a reservation, you can top off your balance by transferring Amex points to Hilton.

Final Thoughts

In Puerto Vallarta, there are accommodation choices that range from budget hostels to expansive ultra-luxe complexes with amenities like you’ve never seen before.

We’ve focused on properties that will net you the best redemption value, and these are generally the most luxurious ones, as well.

However, we’ve also included some decidedly comfortable 4-star resorts and even some all-inclusive properties for travelers that don’t want to spend large sums of money out-of-pocket.

Whatever the case, you’ll have plenty of options to pick from!

The information regarding the Chase Freedom® Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
The information regarding The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
The information regarding the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, click here.

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