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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Aerial view
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

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Puerto Vallarta
  • Garza Blanca Beach
    4 min walk
  • Playa Palmares
    8 min walk
  • Playa Esmerelda
    10 min walk
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    43 min drive
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Room options

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  • 99 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2

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Oceanfront Penthouse | Living area

Oceanfront Penthouse

  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Ultra Junior Suite Panoramic

  • 92 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite Panoramic

  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6

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Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

  • 391 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 144 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite | Interior

Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

  • 402 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room Oceanfront

  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4

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Balcony view

Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

  • 194 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6

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The Grand Penthouse

The Grand Penthouse

  • 465 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 123 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa offers 165 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Banderas. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Blanca Blue Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the spa tub
  • Indulge with body treatments, Swedish massages, or hydrotherapy at the spa
  • Services include a free kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the pool
  • Steps from Bay of Banderas and 4 minutes by foot from Garza Blanca Beach
Some rates at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, outdoor tennis courts, and a spa tub. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Puerto Vallarta resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to noon.
Blanca Blue Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Bocados STK Bites Meats - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Open daily.
Aqua Azul - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar serves lunch only. Open daily.
Hiroshi $ - This sushi bar overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Rooftop $ - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Cooking
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–noon: USD 35 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars, 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Blanca Blue Restaurant
  • Bocados STK Bites Meats
  • Aqua Azul
  • Hiroshi $
  • The Rooftop $

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private picnics
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 35 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Blanca Garza
Garza Blanca
Garza Blanca Preserve
Garza Blanca Preserve Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Hotel Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort And Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort And Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ahmed, El Cajon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The all inclusive service is not worth. Once you pay $900.00 usd for 3 nights you will be billed another $1000.00 as of food not included in the all inclusive services. They don’t explain to you the type of food you order if its included or not. Plus the menu for the inclusive item ilare very poor and not worth $300.00 a day. Staff tipped them selfs other than us tipping in cash multiple times. You have to pay for wifi service a $100.00 for the stay. No shuttle service to airport as explained in app description.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely in every sense, amazing staff! Big shout out to Ronnie and Edgar. Housekeeping was the best!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been in a lot of nice hotels never thought it would take me by surprise. Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghedi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I like the greenery and the spa. But food/ restaurants are limited. To entertainment after 7/8. You basically have to sleep after that. Also the base tower is too small and my ocean front room was kinda smelly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Naperville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to host a wedding event!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sada, Houston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Friendly helpful staff. Food is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Narek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent, the room was awesome with very comfortable beds, my whole family slept good and the views were amazing. The food was so delicious and the staff were so respectful. We all enjoy kayaking and the hike was so fun. This was one of our most memorable vacation we have ever taken.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GB is a great place to vacation. Food & drinks are great. Pool & bar service are exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Miles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property can be a bit confusing as it is two separate hotels. One is on the beach and the other is up on the hillside. They allow you to go back and forth but they have very different vibes. We tried to book at the hotel on the beach and had no idea that we had been "upgraded" to the place on the hillside, which is not what we wanted. The hillside hotel is not nearly as relaxing as the decor is a bit chaotic and doesn't really know what it wants to be. Giant chess pieces, gold, silver, checkers... I have no clue what they are going for. But the rooftop is great. The restaurants are good but not as good as their sister resort in Cabo. The best one we went to was the Chinese restaurant Dao and the rooftop. The drinks are sometimes good, sometimes not. It depends on where you are and when you order. You can order a margarita and it's great and then you order another round and it tasted completely different. Consistency in bar training could help. The staff was hit or miss. We were assigned a personal conceriage who was hounding us about a membership plan and when we didn't sign up for the presentation we never heard from her again. I think overall this place is too concerned with trying to sell you on a membership and needs to focus more on service. The check in process is not good. We waited in the lobby almost an hour to check in. That is unacceptable at a fancy resort. They had one person working check in desk but lots of staff for selling memberships.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

terrence, Louisville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received no VIP access or upgrades. Went to dinner Monday evening at Blanca Blue and wife came down with food poisoning and was bedridden the rest of week. This was verified with the hotel’s Doctor. She could not leave room until we flew out on Saturday. In addition service at pool was terrible as the servers catered to the larger crowds. Terrible experience for the amount of money spent. We will be writing more reviews on many sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amado

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Food was fantastic and drinks were made well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edgar, Gwneva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, not too large to keep your eyes on the kids and still be able to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Santa Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and good food
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela Marie, wasaga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, staff were the best we've ever experienced at any resort. Always helpful, kind, and service was top notch. The resort was gorgeous and the restaurants amazing. Yes, there is a buy in program, but if you aren't interested, they are not pushy. You can have full ownership of a gorgeous condo, at a high price for those interested in a wonderful gated community lifestyle in PV. We are going back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a Five Star Hotel Resort. We really enjoyed our stay and will be going back for sure. We booked all inclusive and I'm glad we did. Food quality was second to none. Multiple restaurants to choose from. (Book as soon as you arrive for days you are staying since they book fast). Excellent service, supper clean, great restaurants, relaxing, multiple infinity pools, free rides un and down to many locations in the resort. We loved Garza Blanca resort and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, Gwneva

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, decent food. Inconsistent service. Most were good some were unacceptable at a 5star
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juvenal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The food: we ate at all 3 of the restaurants on the property as well as Hiroshi. The spa was great. We participated in the Hydro therapy followed by a 50 minute massage. 2 employees that stood out were Ronnie by the poolside. He was very friendly, helpful and checked in with me daily. I enjoyed practicing my spanish with him. We had drinks at the Hotel Mousai and was served by Victor. Victor was extremely friendly as well and was able to answer many of our questions about Garza Blanca and the surrounding area. We all plan on returning. Gracias
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024