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Where to stay for a wedding in Puerto Vallarta

Hotels and areas that work for wedding guests in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, how to get there and around, and how to book rooms for your group.

Hotels guests like in Puerto Vallarta

From the most affordable to the most special.

Zona Romántica$$$

Hotel Mercurio

Friendly small hotel near the beach.

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South shore$$$

Garza Blanca Preserve

Resort in the jungle above a private beach.

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Marina Vallarta$$$

Casa Velas

Adults-only all-inclusive boutique resort.

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Map of hotels and restaurants

Areas guests will spend time in

  • Zona Romántica
    Hotels: Hotel Mercurio · 4 restaurants on our list
  • South shore
    Hotels: Garza Blanca Preserve
  • Marina Vallarta
    Hotels: Casa Velas
  • Centro
    3 restaurants on our list
  • Los Muertos beach
    1 restaurant on our list
  • Hotel Zone
    1 restaurant on our list
  • Marina
    1 restaurant on our list
  • 5 de Diciembre
    1 restaurant on our list

Getting there and around

Arriving: Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) is 15 minutes from the old town.

  • Uber works well and is cheaper than taxis.
  • Local buses are cheap and run along the bay.
  • Water taxis to Yelapa and southern beaches leave from Los Muertos pier.
  • Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit resorts are 30 to 45 minutes north.

Booking rooms for your wedding group

  • Most guests come in high season (November to April). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.
  • Keep guests in one or two areas if you can. Shared shuttles and meeting points get much easier.
  • You can get around here without a car, so a central base near restaurants works well for most guests.
  • Ask hotels for a group rate with no attrition penalty, a cut-off date about 30 to 60 days before the wedding, and free delivery of welcome bags.

More detail in our guide to setting up a wedding room block. Guests can estimate their trip with the guest budget calculator.

Questions guests ask

Where should wedding guests stay in Puerto Vallarta?

Good bases are South shore, Marina Vallarta and Zona Romántica. Hotels on our list include Garza Blanca Preserve (South shore), Casa Velas (Marina Vallarta) and Hotel Mercurio (Zona Romántica).

Do wedding guests need a car in Puerto Vallarta?

Not usually. Uber works well and is cheaper than taxis. Local buses are cheap and run along the bay. Water taxis to Yelapa and southern beaches leave from Los Muertos pier. Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit resorts are 30 to 45 minutes north.

Which airport should guests fly into for Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) is 15 minutes from the old town.

When should guests book their hotel in Puerto Vallarta?

Most guests come in high season (November to April). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.

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